Emergency First Pitch Gamethread!

You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another

by shake n bake on Aug 4, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

K!

by CaliCub on Aug 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice start Tom!!

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 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice inning for Gorz

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great way to start!

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's learning the Cubs "4 out" rule early.. ;)

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Any chance

this is the beginning of Fox becoming the everyday RF?

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

only if Gameboard "pulls his left calf", a la' Blanco...

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best to get him some work in RF before he gets back to Wrigley, for sure

by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 4, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fontenot doubles

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to go

Fonte

by ChicagoRalph on Aug 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why no "official" thread?

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In a "Lord of the Flies" move, we hijacked the original First Pitch Thread, broke it's glasses ...

…and replaced it with this rogue thread…

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Al forgot.

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 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they expected a rain out

by eths on Aug 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn that old age!

(I should know…;)

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently Dome's leadoff HR is the FIRST of his career.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good time for it

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yepper!

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

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by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

as a fellow coloradan

I must ask – you going to any of the games this weekend?

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

Friday, saturday and Sunday.
YOu?

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sat, sun, and monday

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We should try and meet up for a beer.

I usually try and make BP if I can.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm hoping

to as well. Is Marquis pitching any of the games?

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good question

I went to a game before the break and he was looking great.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would hate it

if he bit us in the ass. It’s a huge series for both teams.

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

I’m glad he found a good home, but I won’t hold back rooting against him.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rockies fans

really like him. Which must be an odd feeling for him, all things considered.

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

really looking

forward to see Geo in action!

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there ever a bad time for a leadoff HR?

It’s not like it can ever happen with a lead.

by ChipSet on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LBR F8. 2 out. Runner at 2nd.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This whole Miles coming back thing makes me sick

He’s better than Blanco in no area whatsoever. This whole DL stint is baloney.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Aug 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gorzo 2-3. 3 out. Cubs 1-0 mid 2nd.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so what happened to the real game thread?

Al on strike?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

See above for rampant speculation...

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's finally started to believe BLou and has given up.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry my computer has been frozen for 5 minutes...ignore

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're rollin' our own

by eths on Aug 4, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so to speak...

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But are we inhaling-not sure about that part yet....

by eths on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mets 2-1 in the second

Johan Santana just drilled a bases-loaded double off Piniero.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Mets! (I feel so dirty saying that...)

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3-1 now

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah baby.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just saw that - a thing of beauty

He crushed that ball!

Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!

by DKT on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He sure did. And with one out, that was a key play

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With all those injuries

He might have to do that if he wants a W

by madcow256 on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wub Johan Santana

Wish I could see the highlight of that….

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Semi-OT: Cubs sign prospect Raley

for $750K.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Over/under

3 earned runs for Gorzelanny?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Need to make it either 2.5 or 3.5 . . . unless you want there to be a push possibility!

by madcow256 on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll honor the push...

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

with this lineup? under.

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

under

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gomes 6-3. 1 out.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play by Rami and Lee!

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play Aram and D. Lee

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was a smoooooooth play by Ramirez and Lee

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Deep pickup by Rami. Throw was high and towards home. Dee tagged the runner.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee save Rami a lot of errors

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not just Rami...

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

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by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Theriot

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scoreboard

STL 1
NYM 3
End 2nd

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Scoring this inning

would be great 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 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Most ANY inning would be nice...

in fact, I cannot think of an inning where it WOULDN’T be nice…

…veddy nice…

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

PF2. 3 outs.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I've never seen the bat end up directly behind home plate like that

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

riot

hbp

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh-oh

Andres, come back.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah, well be fine

We’ve got Miles coming back.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I threw

up in my mouth

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I threw up in your mouth too...

I’ve never seen a HBP turn purple that fast…wow…

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

on DL

out for 14 days

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never thought something would make me desperate for Theriot to not be hurt

But this would be it

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like he got hit in the forearm,

some pain, but he should be fine.

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dome 4-3. 1 out.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OH CRUD

Andy White’s bus is making a u-turn.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cards waste a leadoff double. Still 3-1

mid 3

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-Lee Ks. 2 out.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

quiet room tonight....

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

seems that way...

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

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by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NO ONE YELLING!

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's make some Noise ?

"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone must be lost along with the First Pitch Thread

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HEY-O

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are there people still in the earlier thread?

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been nauseous since around 3:45 this afternoon...

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

chew gum

natural way to create antacids in your tummy

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not even a complete stomach pump will cure the acid produced by the imminent Miles call-up

but it’s a great tip Carl. Thanks!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who is the backup SS tonight??

With Blanco on the DL, if Theriot has to come out is it Baker or (god help us) Fontenot?

It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??

by Invalid User on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB and Len said Fontenot

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DeRosa

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Just watched the Johan double. Pineiro mustache is horrible.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rami FC 6-4. Riot out.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-0 Cubs mid 3.

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

Did anyone else see how far Fukudome came over to back up Sori?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's a bad thing it's was Theriot's throwing arm that got hit....

that could cause him to make bad throws.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wait for it...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he may have to stop the double-clutch

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

...there 'ya go...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Jake Fox

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

prove it.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahah

Not sure I want to know how

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very much indeed

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

should

stick Milton on waivers

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would go over well with Milton...

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nothing else

has, including hitting instructions with the skipper

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not defending Milton...

…but I don’t think that does any good.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I

was largely kidding – but if someone was nuts enough to take him, it would do a world of good for the Cubs.

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah okay. I agree of course.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 quick fly out for Gorz

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

God I hate that bunny hop.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Breaking News, Santo

Not making the trip to colorado

by ChicagoRalph on Aug 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sick?

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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Feels fine

just has to pace himself

by ChicagoRalph on Aug 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Gorz on a pitch count tonight?

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

After 300, he's through...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that guy

is in the other dugout

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, right...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haven't heard anything about one

he had been starting at AAA, so he should be fine for 100.

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't sure if he was picthing in AAA

or on the DL

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes...he must pitch long enough so that Heilman cannot get into the game.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

39

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I misread the question

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure but he's at 39 after 3.

Pretty good.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tavares singles.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you really far behind on a DVR?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just the GD MLB.com...

….grrrr….

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotcha.

Keep up the good work.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gorze lookin pretty good, eh?

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

beats a sharp stick in the eye...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep....but why the long face?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

long face?

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Que?

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK I just turned the game on.

How is Gorz looking? command and velocity and movement??

Also wtf happened to the game thread?

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

see above for game thread speculation...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good. Good. No clue.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks.

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Des Moines Cubbie?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Aug 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nope

desmo is part of my actual name.

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

answers:

good

good and good

DFA’d

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 4, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DFA'd

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so you're saying

that it’s the wish it was aaron thread?

by tootle on Aug 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I wish it WAS Hank Aaron...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Darn

Ludwick doubles in Holiday. 3-2 top of the 4th. Cards w/ runners on the corners.`

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ankiel just tied it

Santana’s got nothing

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

tied now

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ryan Ludwick is a dead ringer for

by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now THERE's a LONG face!

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You decide

by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Riot's getting his arm wrapped...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sori F8 (deep). 2 out.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

game day is really screwed up today.,

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

MLB.com too...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

F, Cards just tied it

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tell me it wasn't Holliday

or DeRosa

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ludwick mainly. but really they're all hitting him hard.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 4, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ludwick and Ankiel

with the RBIS

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scroll up and you'll see.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jesus, the cardinals are beating up on santana.

ludwick has seen two pitches and destroyed both of them.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 4, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LBR F8. 3 fly ball outs. 1-0 Cubs mid 4.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What, did Al not post a first pitch thread?

How has the game gone so far?

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 4, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no and good...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

Better than expected.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm wondering if the time

that the thread should have posted was off. If memory serves, it’s happened before.

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we'll know in about 3 minutes...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gorz Ks Votto!

very nice

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he hasn't been here

long enough to get the memo that Votto is supposed to kill us.

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." -- Bill Veeck

by MOCubsfan on Aug 4, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mid 4 in NYC, 3-3.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Mets. (ugh)

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that hard to say.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have NO idea...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get it.

I was trying to comiserate with you.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and you DID!

;)

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just say go santana

and forget what team he plays for?

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oy ye como va!

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just wishing for the DeadBirds to lose

can’t cheer for that opponent.

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is the

game televised nationally?

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that I'm aware of, no

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no

You’re killin’ me Smalls!

by dtc0405 on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phillips lines to Fox in right. 2 out.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gorz Ks Gomes!

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gorz has 4 k's

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Some more runs would be nice!

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 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Unless Gorz can throw a CG

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs 1-0. After 4.

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I expected a bad performance from Gorz...

(Can we call him Gorz yet?). He’s looked very, very good thus far though. Hope he keeps it up!

by kanderber on Aug 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SWL called him Gozer

That’s what he’ll forever be to me now.

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gorzo...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by stuartscottslefteye on Aug 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh lord.... think I'm going to lose my lunch

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why?

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The guy on tv

by hmlee on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just saw him. He's following that with a nice plate of pasta alfredo...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see Gorzelanny going well.

I had thought this might be similar to the trade we did for Steve Trachsel a few years ago.

Time will tell.

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 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG!!! That guy

was disgusting.

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 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What happened?

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 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They showed a fat guy

stuffing his mouth with food and it was all over his face and he just kept shoveling it in.

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 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yuck.

It’s not often that I’m glad I don’t get to see many games.

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 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that guy defines "clogged arteries"

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pinche gordo culero

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Aug 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That bad huh?

Let's get some runs!!!!

by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

KOYIE Double!

damn thought he got it out

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

KOYIE!

Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!

by Chris Dobbertean on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THAT IS KOYIE FREAKING HILL!

RESPECT HIS AUTHORITAE!

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by duboisdm on Aug 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sac bunt, Gorzelanny?

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 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OF thread #1 up...

Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...

Amen.

by Zeke on Aug 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HOLY SH**

Hill’s on fire

by ChicagoRalph on Aug 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Real thread time

Jump!

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gorz walks

by Cubbiegoon on Aug 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All right people

Pick a god damn thread. Enough jumping

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Aug 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I officially hate Willie Tavares

by desmoCubbie on Aug 4, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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