First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Nationals, Thursday 8/27, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 27, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Go Cubs - we liiikkke Wins
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
And I didn't mention the unmentionable number....
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
Starts with a F
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
Good for you
The temptation must have been astounding
"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
so what's the deal?
is the game starting on time?
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Aug 27, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
Seems that way
"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
we'll get this W
we’re going to blow them out like we did Pittsburgh a couple Fridays ago.
by Cubs and Hawks fan on Aug 27, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions
That was a fun 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
In case you missed it
Hill behind the plate, Cajun Connection, and Sori gimping around LF
"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
Well I guess you better wake him 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
Let's have an eight-run bottom of the 1st...
…so when the game is called in the 5th because of rain, we can celebrate a W.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Consider This
in 2008, Washington came to Chicago and beat the Cubs, 13-5. The Cubs responded with a 9-2 win the next day and took the series with a 6-1 win in the rubber game.
So, hopefully the Cubs come up with a similar result to today.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Wells walks leadoff hitter Morgan...
…as an homage to last night’s closer, Carlos Marmol. Randy…what a card.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Nyjer is having a hell of a season
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Against the Cubs he is
"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
So we're going to trade all of our pitching prospects for one year of him?
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 27, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
He. Was. Out.
"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
Yup
And if you’re in East Texas: Your KFC Treat awaits.
"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
This feels familiar, somehow
"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
Nyjer is scampering around the bases at will.
Steals third with no outs. Now an RBI double for Guzman.
1-0 Nats.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Not exactly the way
I wanted the game to start.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Geez its late august and we don't have a 10 game winner on the staff
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
gah
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
He got all of that one.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
hum.
"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.
Woe is me, woe is me...
But we will get them back at the bottom of the inning…
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
these team
alwasy seems to top itself.
We should hammer this pitcher though so who knows.
Whats the wind doing?
Wind seems to be either in from RF or Right to Left
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Willingham FO7 H
"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
whew, I thought that was gone too.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
can't wait for this great homestand everyone predicted
Cubs bullpen – disaster
Cubs offense – disaster
Cubs fielding/baserunning – disaster
I can only imagine what the last month of the season will be like if our SP pitch like Z and Wells have this week.
nobody's
makin’ you watch.
"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 27, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure "everyone" predicted anything.
But thanks for sharing.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Oh yeah, just wait till we get to the easy part of our schedule
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Belliard FO7 NH
"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
Sori ball catch, Sori done good, me happy
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
hop?
"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 27, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
See above
"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
NH
ISWYDT
"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 27, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm here to help
"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
Yeah, he looked gimpy at the end when he tried to slow up.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I just don't understand
Soriano should be able to get an MRI at the drop of a hat. Why isn’t it done already?
"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 27, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sori two ball catch, Sori done good, me double happy
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
Dukes FO4
"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
Let's get those runs back!
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
And then some
Bat around 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
Harris takes over for Morgan in CF
No idea why
"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
Morgan out of game, maybe too tired from those SBs
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Lunch break from school...I see we've dug another hole
If it were anyone but Wells, I wouldn’t be that shocked
I'm wondering
…why Fookie isn’t leading off
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
He struggled against a guy he had hit around before
May be coming back to earth
"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
Riot HBP
"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
it's a start.
"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 27, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is Bradley bunting there?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
L&B are speculating that it was his call
"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
down 3-0 and he has been hot with the bat, wrong decision there.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
FFS MB
Bunt pop-up to the catcher and the boo-birds are out
"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 when a moron pops up a bunt in the 1st inning down 3-0!!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Yes.
It was pretty audible on the radio.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
No, he was booed for fucking it up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Bunting in the first inning with no outs? Yeah.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You never saw that before?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
If he were batting second....yes.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
bullshit.
this crowd isn’t in the game except to boo MB and most of them don’t even know what they’re booing him for, they just happened to see a headline in the Tribune.
So now your clairvoiant?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
With Aaron Miles
booing is almost a given
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
His wife boos him when they make love.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Only when he fumbles the stepladder
So he can climb into bed
"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
He gets booed
because he just doesn’t have the range
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty loudly
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
huh. weird decision there.
"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.
He just wants to get his 9 innings in and go home.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing quicker than a bunt out, I guess
(facepalms)
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou might have asked him to bunt
You never know.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
suppose it's possible.
be nice if he could get it down, tho.
"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 27, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
then Lou is a moron
but since he hasn’t asked Milton to bunt much, if at all, this season, I sort of doubt it
I only remember one bunt by MB this year and it was a beauty...
maybe even a base hit. Pretty sure he was thinking he could have gotten a hit, vs sacrifice.
YOU DON'T PLAY FOR 1 RUN EARLY IN THE GAME!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee fouled into an HBP
"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
Lee
HBP. Riggleman arguing over the call.
"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.
C'mon, Aramis. Let's settle this game down with a long ball.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Morgan with a "jammed left hand"
"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 why you slide feet-first, kids.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
2 HBP
If this was the Little League World Series, pitcher would have to be removed
Too bad
"If The Phone Doesn't Ring, It's Me"
Station to station on Rami's bloop to RF
"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
Ouch
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
bases loaded with one out
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Place your bets!
Number of runs scored?
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Not with this offense
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Dome should have bunted.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
Oh no you di'int...
"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
whatever "it" is, the cubs don't have it.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
well
that didn’t work.
"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.
the running theory
is that he didn’t. Bradley did it himself.
If he hadn’t popped it up, and beat it out for a hit, well. We’d all be happy.
"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 27, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there a reason for that theory?
If Bradley did that on his own, he’s an idiot. If Lou called for it, he’s cementing his senility.
Len, Bob and Ron
all say that they don’t think Lou called for it.
"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 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So?
We’d all be happy if a lot of things worked out. Doesn’t mean they were smart decisions in the first place.
I know.
"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 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Fun game drew...
if he’d swung the bat and hit a HR we’d all be happy.
If he’d worked the count and gotten a BB we’d all be hapy.
If he’s grounded to second with the runner moving and gotten Theriot to 2nd we’d all be happy (mostly).
If he’d…..
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
If he'd gotten picked up by another team
we’d al be happy
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
FTW
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
not me.
"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 27, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
speak for yourself
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
leave me out of the "we"
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...Note to self:
Don’t agree with opinions containing the word ‘we’
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
We're not going to score a run here, are we?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yes we ar... nope
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
Maybe my eyes were deceiving me
but I could have sworn the Cubs scored nine last night. And six the night before that.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
copy that phrase to your clipboard, you'll need to keep it handy.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Sori FO9
End 1, 3-0 Nats
Cubs LOB: 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
That's a viable strategy
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Geez, does Riot need a different glove or what?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Why didn't Riot score on the Rami single or the Dome flyball? Too shallow?
God this team sucks
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
yes.
"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 27, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Throw was right to Nieves
"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
Dome's was a liner, too shallow.
Nobody could have scored on the single.
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!'
what a surprising outcome
Even the Wash Post beat writers were ripping on the Cubs this week This team will not contend for 2-3 years given we enter 2010:
1) on the hook to pay a TERRIBLE outfield that we must play and cannot trade
2) Soto has become a joke
3) we have no real 2B or closer (and I argue not even a real SS)
4) zero team speed
There isn’t nearly enough money to address all of our holes
I terrible outfielder.
The other two are good players.
by ChicagoCubsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Cliff plays a pretty good OF, too
"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
2 terrible outfielders in Soriano and Bradley
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
an adjective
which applies to neither.
"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 27, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Below average to average at best
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
And highly allergic, apparently.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by daver on Aug 27, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
average
to above average.
"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 27, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Define "good player"
Bradley is a good hitter and I have to believe he will hit better next year, but we have seem the limits of Dome offensively. Neither Bradley or Soriano can run or field, and so…
by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 27, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley is a good fielder
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Not, he's got no wheels and gets a terrible break on balls
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
He can catch it very well if he gets to it
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Right...
…as opposed to other outfielders who can miraculously catch balls they don’t get to.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Itchy's point, you missed it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
no
I don’t think he did. Bradley is a average to good fielder.
"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 27, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
But can't get to anything in the gap and gets a terrible break on anything hit in front of him
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
you appear
to be thinking of someone else.
"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 27, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I got it.
Don’t make me look up Bradley’s RZR numbers.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
No, a faster RF gets to more balls
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Now he just needs to learn when and how to bunt.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a real good 2B
He’s playing SS right now.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
This has been your Rainy Day Cubs Update!
Tune in hourly for more redundant, boring bad news!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
How long have you been watching this team play this year?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
really? quite believable if you ask me.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Not enough
work 2nd shift so I don’t get to watch to many games. but as the way things are going that a good thing right? lol..
Thats good for your health, they have looked as bad as the box scores show.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
trust me
I’ve had better days. Get home an check the box scores an everything, the Blood pressure starts to shoot up.
Alright.
Rothschild should go out to the mound, and give everyone a chance to catch their breath. Stop and reset.
"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.
IIRC
The Cubs won that game, 6-5.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure did!
Soriano 3 run homer put the Cubs ahead, and Fonty hit the insurance run to keep the Nats out of it.
I was there
for that entire series. Now that was a lot of fun. Although the Cubs really should have lost that game. The pitchers walked just about the entire order, but the Nats couldn’t get a big hit.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Palm to face
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
Bradley
makes the catch at the wall!
Ok. Time to reset! Dig in, grit it out.
"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.
And the Cubs want to bring back Lou?
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Absolutely.
"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 27, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sad ...
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!'
Nice catch Mitlon
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
yes he did
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
This guy looks pretty hittable
"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
Then why bother
watching or posting? Seems like you’re wasting a lot of time and effort.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Need to create a new comeback on posters' negativity
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." -Sir Winston Churchill
Sometimes
the old tried and true works best.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
it's ok.
you’ll be fine…
"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 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley with the basket catch in the well
Mid 2, 4-0 Nats
"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
nice catch in the well by MB
let’s see the bottom of the order get things started
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Milton catch! Me Milton like!
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
Why wasn't Theriot's play on the bunt
an error? The batter wasn’t running on the bunt and the runner on first wouldn’t have been able to wipe him out.
because he's awesome
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Not positive...
but I believe a DP is never a given, regardless of how bad the play at 2nd might be.
Milton Bradley: My New Favorite Cub
Precisely
A scorer must never assume a DP
"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
A good policy overall, it would appear...
"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
Anyone else notice
that Milton did not throw the ball into the stands?
Geez, throw one two-out ball into the stands
and you’re marked for life. ;-)
by Cubbiefaithful on Aug 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha
True, better safe then sorry. I just think it’s standard to throw the 3rd out up there. He’s clearly not interested in making any friends, that’s for sure. To him, ALL THE WORLD IS AGAINST HIM.
Maybe he threw it
to a kid on his way to the dugout.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
He does like giving souvenirs to the kids
"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 would suggest
that it’s been made clear that many cubs fans are not interested in respecting or rooting for him, no matter what. Why would he throw a ball into the stands for them?
"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 27, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
because
his very good play in the second half somehow isn’t enough?
"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 27, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't that why the players throw the ball into the stands,
for the fans to get a souvenir? I think they do it in appreciation of the fans.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I still liked the fans
Who brought the sign with the spinner to indicate number of outs in the inning.
"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
It was funny
More light-hearted than hateful
"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
It's like booing someone before an at-bat...
it just doesn’t do anything but hurt the team. Completely counter-productive… especially since MB’s throw into the stands didn’t even cost the Cubs a run.
A few weeks ago the Sox CF made the same error, but he didn’t throw it into the stands, he just put his head down and trotted to the dugout as the base-runners advanced and a run scored. But you don’t see them harping on it… and you don’t see their media bringing it up over and over again…
so?
"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 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
who cares?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Y'all are defending
this douchebag? He hates playing for the Cubs and you defend him?
I don't think he hates playing for the Cubs.
I think he hates dealing with asshole fans.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I feel for the guy
But I also think he should have been more aware of what he was getting himself into.
Yeah, he probably should've considered the market more...
…but, like many of us, he may have assumed this team would perform a lot better than it has.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
yeah
Nobody deserves racist taunts. But Milton sure doesn’t make things easy on himself.
and, flagged
thank you for playing. Please exit through the clearly marked doors.
"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 27, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
douchebag?
I think less of you now.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
With fans like you
I’d hate playing for this team too.
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 only the 2nd inning.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing...
many teams have gone two innings without a run “several times.”
Milton Bradley: My New Favorite Cub
Christ on a bike
If this is the thought process of most Cubs fans, they really don’t deserve to ever see anything good.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Why he is playing, I'll never know
he’s got a worse BA that freakin Koyie Hill and Josh Bard!! Lou is a freakin idiot!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Yeah, but Baker was getting most of the starts before that.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I'd have to go check
But it seems like Fontenot has gotten at least half the starts lately. Maybe I’m wrong.
When something's working well, Lou likes to change it
See Fukudome and Bradley batting first and second.
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
it just seems that Baker and Scales would be more productive than any platoon that involves
Fontenot and Miles.
How much more sample size does Lou want for his 2B combos? Doesn’t defensive skill matter too? Will we ever see Scales again?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Wells K
End 2, 4-0 Nats
Cubs LOB: 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
Brenly's criticising someone for an oddly-shaped head?
Really, Bob?
"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
Rasta Mahn
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
Yeah
But Brenly is saying that someone has an oddly-shaped head? And there’s not a mirror in the booth?
"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
No reason to panic (yet)
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
YOu spoke too soon
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!'
As bad as the Nats pitching is,
I’m not feeling too down yet.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunn
goes yard.
"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.
Dunn HR
5-0 Nats
"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
He's a terrible player at defense.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn didn't bunt.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
psssht
he wasn’t batting second! :P
"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 27, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
in his defense, the leadoff hitter wasn't on first with no outs
he might have, if that had been the situation
or something
40 HRs?
Would his defense be THAT bad at Wrigley? I’m going to tell myself that. Repeatedly.
Milton Bradley: My New Favorite Cub
he might hit more homeruns than
milton’s rbi total
yes...Dunn would cost us 25 wins with his defense, and also make children cry with his errors.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, it would be.
You really want Sori in Left and Dunn in right? Gawd. It would be… very bad.
"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 27, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
and Sori and Bradley have been????????
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley
is a good defender.
"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 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Think Dunn
makes the catch Bradley made to end the last inning? He might, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he does.
"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 27, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Think Dunn would only have 35 rbi's and be hitting .250 in our lineup?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 27, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Better that the crap we got instead!!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
you know
you’ve been asked over and over and over again to temper your responses. Is it ever gonna sink in?
"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 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
They don't call him 'Itchy'
for nothing. Missing a ‘B’ at the start of that name, maybe?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's silent
"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
Too bad
the poster behind the name isn’t silent, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 27, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, 40 HRs would really suck
what am I thinking
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
I don't agree that Bradley is better than Dunn, ok?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
well
see now, if you’d phrase it like that, maybe you’d get your points across better, hmm?
"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 27, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
In all honesty...
you wouldn’t get jumped on for that comment. Many share your sentiment…feel free to express it.
Milton Bradley: My New Favorite Cub
He was my pick for RF this offseason...
I had no problem with the MB signing…but I talked myself into Dunn last winter.
Milton Bradley: My New Favorite Cub
I thought Len said against
the Cubs as in life time against the 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
I think that's the case
More when e was with the Reds, for sure…
"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
Doubl face palm
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
Wells found his groove. took 65 pitches (and 5 runs)
let’s put up a big crooked # and all is forgiven.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
BTW, after Dunn's bomb
K, K, FO3
Mid 3, 5-0 Nats
"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
Well
The real Randy Wells showed up at the end of that inning.
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!'
Lined back
right to the mound. One out.
"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.
Time to
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
wow, liner by Riot that the pitcher miraculously caught.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
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