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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Wednesday 8/26, 7:05 CT

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, Aug 26, 2009 7:05 PM CDT


Give us some hope, Rich.

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frits!

Scene: Bleachers, early 1980s
Me: 'Who is that guy down there in shorts, no shirt who thinks he knows everything about baseball?'
True Bleacher Bum: 'You dumbass, that's Bill Veeck!'

by Greggle on Aug 26, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Grits!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Win...... that's it......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

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

give us your best tonight, Rich!

we need a W, bad.

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle

by LAcarl519 on Aug 26, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Rich has been pitching well lately. This should be good.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Good luck y'all

Hope ya can climb back in this thing. Be good for baseball, good for The Game.

I'm a Baseball fan first, Cards fan 2nd.

by Cardsfansince62 on Aug 26, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Your guys could help that out

Lose a little, huh?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

gotta win to make up ground though.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tonight's giveaway

Has a HUUUGE Cubs logo on it. Do not want.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

whats the give away?

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ballcap sponsored by MSI

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah

Not a fan of ball caps with huge logos

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mindless Self Indulgence?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

lifesize Miles bobblehead

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fits right in your back pocket

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fits on your mantel!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

it fits the toilet!

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just its batting average.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Light him up!

And Jesus (insert your savior here), he wants to go to Venus
Leaving Levon far behind
Take a balloon and go sailing
While Levon, Levon slowly dies

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Score first and often Cubs!

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Lot of empty seats early....

bars must be busy in Wrigleyville

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

New door policy

As they scan you ticket, they ask “Will you boo?” If you say yes, you’re denied entry.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha.

Somewhere, Shawngoldman smiles

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plunk...

…first two batters on.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Send him some Canadian vibes...

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

lets get a win now

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on Aug 26, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe I missed the discussion, but yesterday Soriano's knee was so sore

they were talking about shutting him down. Today he’s in the lineup?

by Illicat on Aug 26, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

gordo got punk'd

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

And don’t try to understand… you’ll give yourself a headache.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, somethings not quite right, is it?!

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't get it either.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think harden is due for a win

Let’s get it for him.

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 26, 2009 7:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Geeezzzzzz

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree, Ron

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

ahem...

what are you doing richie…

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

16 pitches and no one out, uh oh

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases loaded

16 pitches…none out…looks like a short night headed Rich’s way :(

Scott Bora$ is satan.

by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

well

its a good thing lou didnt use 5 relievers last night! wait…

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heilman

Can put the game out of rich for us on his own, he don’t need help!

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

reach that is

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

same difference

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle

by LAcarl519 on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well this game is off to an intersting start

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

so the suck eminating from the field

is causing the rain.

I blame Aaron.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

which one

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmm

aaron yes…

they got another one?!

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

By Aaron

You mean both Aarons, right?

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

The cubs are sucking some rain right out of the clouds?

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

K

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

K!

Better than nothing.

by Urbanfury on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Matt Murton

DFA’ed

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

How will his unicorn eat 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

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

too bad for him

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aww

The poor Adorable Redhead.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep :-(

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac fly....1-0 Natinals

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

ISWYDT

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

inning over

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

That coulda been alot worse

"Women...you can't live without them, and they can't pee standing up." Rube Baker

by Eric16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yes it could

Its gotten to the point that I now EXPECT meltdown innings if our starters get into any sort of trouble

by Illicat on Aug 26, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please Cubs get on the board this inning.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 run from that mess was a good conclusion.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

26 pitches

only 15 strikes.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I really wish

MLB.TV had a way to turn off commercials between innings. Thankfully, this laptop has a Mute button.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

time to beat down on this Mets' reject

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle

by LAcarl519 on Aug 26, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Heilman?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Livan: Gnats signed him last night

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle

by LAcarl519 on Aug 26, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heilman?

Oh, wait, THIS one

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 26, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't shake images of

the 2007 playoff game

Ugh.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

And K'ed on pitch #5

Improvement, of a sort

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man I havent seen the seats this empty in a long time

"Women...you can't live without them, and they can't pee standing up." Rube Baker

by Eric16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

A deadly combination of wet and suck

Keeping fans away in droves.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope it stays that way until the end of the year.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot K's....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

5 pitches from Riot, season high pitches in an at bat

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Get your bat, Milton

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I didn't know it was Al's birthday!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

He's not that young

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameboard K's swingin

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Consistency is what we're striving for.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bradley K's

He didn’t have enough “comfort” there

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

so?

how’s it going? I notice Sori is in the lineup, what’s up with that?

"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Wish I knew.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

That means

He’s playing

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

He told Lou he's ready to carry this team....

gimpy knee or not!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

tendinitis is for wussies

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's either surgery or he plays every day.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

What Happened...

to Blou? did he get booted again?

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

why do you care?

if he’s gone, let him be gone

by Illicat on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

just wandered

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Aug 26, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

all those who wander are not lost...

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

He posted yesterday

in the ESPN article/Kenney thread.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

what did he say?

“I was wrong about Crane Kenney”?

"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

When have you ever seen him write those words?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

if he does

you can be sure they’ll end up in a signature line

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 26, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

first time for everything.

"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's what he said.

It’s toeards the bottom of the page and is titled “Sandy Alderson is in discussion with Ricketts”

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/8/25/1001925/espn-reports-kenney-to-stay-with

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

He beats his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

so true

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

he puts the lotion

in the basket?

"I’m not going to allow Al Yellon to flush this thing down the crapper without a fight." (BLOU)
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.

by drewishdrewid on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

ack..towards

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Signed a minor league contract with the St. Paul Saints

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee flies out....inning over

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

well, we showed him who's boss!

"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle

by LAcarl519 on Aug 26, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Ladies and gentlemen

Visiting Wrigley from 1992 – Arsenio Hall!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Arsenio and Alfonso....

seperated at birth?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Hungry for Subway, hope were winning when I come back.

Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton

by KaliCub on Aug 26, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

1, 2, 3, inning for Rich....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

2!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

So...

…what have I missed? 1-0; did Richie give up a homer?

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugly meltdown to start the game

Got out of it with minimal damage.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool.

Well, sort of. At least they didn’t run up anything major.

Is attendance off again?

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pink Hat Guy is there

All is well.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

The season is saved then!

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

...

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kosuke with the walk

Here’s Fonzie!!!!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

"Good to see Soriano back in there."

Uh, no it’s not, Len

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Not if he's batting .157 in August.

…and Soto is even worse.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hill's catching

Saved a run on a pitch in the dirt in the 1st

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's why we've got him.

There’s somebody you resign.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on,

We must be able to beat (he shall be) Livan Hernandez!

This space for rent ... to anyone who can think of something to put here.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

He does wear his war wound like a crown

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Aug 26, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good, you caught the Elton John reference there.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

And he calls his child Jesus,

Because he likes the name.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

atleast he didnt k

Theriot is not clutch, he's double clutch!

by jesus christos on Aug 26, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Miles doesn't K either.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh look

Mila Kunis got work. Good for her.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

No-ot!

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh, she's okay.

It was more of a knee jerk reaction. Eva Green is more my type.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bored!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Starring in "Extract"

Alongside Ben Affleck – I expect the movie to make $3.75

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that Ben Affleck's...

…triumphant return to the screen as a stoner?

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Typecasting much?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Working on it.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Bob and his stories.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd like to see him manage this team

but then we wouldn’t be able to hear those anymore

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry

by Barkman on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

But walked in an alternate universe!

In that same universe, the Buffalo Bills are four time Super Bowl champs, too.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

In that same universe,

did the Detroit Lions go undefeated last year?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

They then lost to the Chiefs in the SB

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

That might be one more universe over.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing...

…I can watch four games at once.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

3!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

3 outs.

Can I has Cubs runs now?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

nope...

you didn’t post the question correctly….

by tootle on Aug 26, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hill w/ the Single!

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

Bad bunt by Richie.

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by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Koyie with a leadoff single

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's see if Rich can bunt

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Koyie Hill base hit.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

hey guys and gals I'll try to bring some luck here...

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

They need it.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've pretty much thrown in the towel after last night

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll stay til the end.

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damnit.

Hill out at second. Rich safe at first

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 26, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Hello everyone.

I’m here for about an hour then its bed.

Lets go theriot.

Change is inevitable; progress is optional.

by Devin B on Aug 26, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

How's Georgia?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same old.

You move or something?

Change is inevitable; progress is optional.

by Devin B on Aug 26, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup

Moved to Fargo

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's quite a change.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Needed it

Atlanta was fun and all, but it got a little dull after 17 years.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's about 16 years...

…and 364 more days than I could stand.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any particular reason for moving?

Change is inevitable; progress is optional.

by Devin B on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

BB channeling Ted Williams

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

screw Bradley..

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

but I'll take that HR...

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

still don't like him

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like his bat then

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Irrationally based fear?

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

the fact he called Cubs fans out..

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

thats completely undeserved.

Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave

by Allie on Aug 26, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

What did you say?

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

"screw Bradley.."

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nobody's booing Bradley 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

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

See his hand gesture?

He’s still an asshole

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by Barkman on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Milton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT

by sue369 on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

GAMEBOARD!!!!!!

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

All right!

JUMP!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 26, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Jump?

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