The Season's Final Third Begins: Cubs vs. Rockies Preview, Sunday 8/9, 2:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 9, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs have played 108 games -- two-thirds of the season; they are tied with the Phillies and Angels for fewest games played, and still have four games in hand vs. the Cardinals (who have to face Zach Duke today -- maybe the Pirates can salvage one game out of their series). The current Cubs winning percentage -- .537 -- would get them 87 wins for a full season (meaning they'd go 29-25 for the remaining 54 games). That probably won't be enough -- I think, given the way the division race is going now, it'll take 90 wins to take the NL Central, meaning the Cubs would have to go 32-22.
Is that doable? Sure it is. But they'll have to step it up -- and hopefully, the injury parade of starting pitchers to the DL is going to end after Carlos Zambrano returns. The acquisition of Tom Gorzelanny looks even more fortuitous now; hopefully, with Ted Lilly's return from the DL about the same time Z comes back, the cost of Z's back injury will be only one game (Friday's). Jeff Samardzija will make his first major league start on Wednesday at home vs. the Phillies, taking Z's spot in the rotation that day.
As first mentioned in Worf's FanPost, speaking of Z, his batting practice exploits are going to be cut back:
The Cubs put their Opening Day starter on the 15-day disabled list Saturday for what they believe is an aggravated bulging disc he has had in his lower back for the last several seasons.
They also believe his exuberant approach to BP before his starts might have contributed to the back acting up and forcing him to leave his Aug. 1 start after three innings and then causing him to cut short his pregame warmups Friday.
If that's the case, "we can curtail that," manager Lou Piniella said of how much BP Zambrano is allowed to take before starts.
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Jason Hammel was acquired by Colorado from Tampa Bay just before Opening Day this year. He pitched both in relief and as a starter in Tampa, and has been mostly a starter (19 starts in 22 appearances) for the Rockies. He has never faced the Cubs and only one player in today's lineup -- Milton Bradley -- has ever faced him (1-for-1).
Randy Wells will also be facing his opponent, the Rockies, for the first time today. Since this is the Cubs' 109th game, and Wells comes in with 102.1 innings pitched, if he throws at least 6.2 innings, he will then qualify for the league leaders list (one IP per team game played). His current 2.73 ERA, if he qualified now, would rank sixth in the NL.
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Here's to Wells and another W!!
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
No AFN coverage...
Damn.
Going to have to stick with good old MLB.tv hooked up to the big screen.
Just got back from Cambridge… gotta love the Apple Store :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Light 'em up Cubs!
Anyone know why tomorrow’s game is a NIGHT game on “getaway day”?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
caption:
Miles turns his last double play for the Cubs. He was released soon thereafter.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
by LAcarl519 on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Any word on how aramis is doing?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Twitter seems to be on the fritz again
Wittenmyer’s updates from Friday are just starting to show up:
cst_cubsStevens recalled from Iowa to take Z’s spot on roster. about 1 hour ago from txt
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Let's go get 'em, Randy!
Win series… that’s all we need to do the rest of the year and we’ll be good to go.
I guess I'm glad they're going to curtail his swinging NOW, but
why the hell did no one stop and think “hmmm,bad back, huge cuts, maybe we should tell Z to stop doing that” BEFORE he hurt himself again?
I was at the game in Florida
where he was hurt….He was putting on a show in BP…..the crowd loved it….we all know how that turned out
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 9, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Any word on how aramis is doing?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Any word on how aramis is doing?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Day-to-day from what I've heard.
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 9, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
See the 3 posts above from cubswynn
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
Hey I'm in bfn of Missouri.
Leave me alone!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry, I didn't mean any offense towards you,
I was just wondering how he missed all three of those posts
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
No it's cool.
I deserve getting grief. The iPhone is being crazy today.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
he's day-2-day
some soreness
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
The last month
we’ve gone 17-9, at .653 winning percentage. If we kept up that pace we could win 35 more which would put us at 93 wins if my math is correct. I would settle for 90 wins especially the way injuries seem to follow us around.
We have 22 home games and 13 away over the next 5 weeks (starting Tuesday). A west coast trip and a trip to NY and Pitts could mean a pretty good stretch going into mid September. Maybe we can play .650 baseball for 5 weeks?
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
I like you're thinking.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Aug 9, 2009 12:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
i see moyer is starting today
so we miss the one starter of theirs we can hit
looks like Cliff Lee and Blanton on Wednesday and Thursday
You can't win in the postseason unless you can manufacture runs. - Hall of Fame 2B Joe Morgan
Actually we will miss Hamels too
but he has not been that good this year.
"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 9, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I invite those hanging out here to take a gander
at this flame war. It’s livelier than this thread.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
No kidding
This is what happens when there is no Blou to attack.
"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 9, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
YOU MUST AGREE WITH MY OPINION OR YOU ARE A POOPYHEAD!
Oh, sorry. Thought I was still in there.
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 9, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, I am happy I did not get involved in that.
The arguing there looks brutal.
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 9, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, it's pretty funny
There’s really mainly only one person that’s going off.
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 9, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
CalCalendar, yes.
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 9, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
And I'm afraid I set him off, initially...
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I think it was Worf, actually.
The person in question did say that Worf was the “top idiot of the day” or something like that.
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 9, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Worf posted the fanpost
Cal called him an idiot for doing so. That’s not on the original poster.
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 9, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Makes sense.
Cal started this whole issue by attacking Worf, but that’s not Worf’s fault.
That’s one post that all people here should read before making their first comment.
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 9, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
He's still going at it
The only thing I disagreed with was that Zambrano was one of the all-time greatest Cub pitchers. I don’t think he’s been around long enough to call him that, but that’s my opinion.
What I have commented a lot on is his demeanor, but he doesn’t agree that it is relevant. He’s coming off as a bit childish.
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 9, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I could tell.
You’re coming off as a voice of sanity in all of that.
And I can see he is still going strong. Wonder if anything will cause things to die down there.
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 9, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I take it back.
You’re one of several people trying to talk sense into him. Doesn’t seem to be working, though, for the reasons you stated.
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 9, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's time for me to give up
Definition of insanity and all that.
He has toned it down, though.
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 9, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think you did
You tried to get him to be civil. He had already started the attacking before you did 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 9, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is gameday so slow?
There’s been one strike on Julio Lugo for about 4 minutes.
TLR changed his lineup at
the last minute? ryan is hitting first, not the previously posted eighth
lineup
cst_cubsNo Rami (sore shoulder). Mile High lineup: riot, milt, lee, fox (3b), fuky, sori, baker (2b), hill, wells.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
No Miles, no Soto either
Yet another iteration of the lineup…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
not at all
its important to get your back up catcher some work every once in awhile
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 9, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
alright, I asked, and you said no
sarcasm doesn’t come across on a message board like some think it does
A Bucs win would really be nice
Along with a Cubs victory, of course.
When Soto was out...
I sure gained a lot of respect for Koyie Hill. I for one, think he’s the toughest guy on the team. Brenly’s right, he would have broke Nunez into a bilion pieces.
Next time, Dan Uggla shouldn't intervene.
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 9, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I also gained some respect for Uggla...
Altough, it still can’t make up for the 2008 all-star game.
why did you gain respect for Uggla?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Aug 9, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he grabbed Nunez...
And pushed his ass towards the dugout when he was staring down Koyie.
That's a little thing I like to call
Playing for the Pirates.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
2-0 Bucs
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 9, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions
2-0 pitt
more surprising….
Onedec a single after a hr
And quickly erased in a GIDP
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 9, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
at least he wasn't out
oversliding second base
Indeed.
The Pirates hit some shots that inning.
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 9, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No DeRo in the lineup
Is he hurt? He normally crushes lefties.
If we still had Ronny Cedeno...
Then we wouldn’t have Aaron Miles and Aaron Heilman.
2-0 pirates
bottom of the third.
top’o’the’order for pittsburgh in the third
1st and 3rd no outs
Delwyn Young at the plate!
Hopefully he tosses a bat...when he hits a homer.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Aug 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
just a single.
the cardinals starter getting hit like the pinata he is
Joel Pinata.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
And he singles!
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 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
British?
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 9, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Blimey!
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 9, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Tea and crumpets for you, sir?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm more of a Scotch and dark chocolate kinda guy
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 9, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone say British!?
That calls for the resident guy living over there.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
Good evening
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 9, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, but it's only 1:20 here
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 9, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
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 9, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
No, that calls for some Hermione
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Everything's better with a little Hermione
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 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Things are getting tight in that other thread
I’m staying out of it.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
I think it's done
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 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I saw that.
I really need to close that window.
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 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
One out
Jones fans on a 3-2 pitch
2 on, 1 out
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
and a 5-3 DP ends the inning
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 9, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
before Onedec had the chance
but pearce homered earlier
onedec isnt pleased at all
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 9, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody besides me think that looked like a Cub inning ?
2 on nobody out and a full count on the batter, 3 pitches later the inning is over with no runs scored.
"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 9, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Good luck today Randy!
Fire up those bats 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
Beautiful day for baseball here in Denver.
Warm, sunny and just a light breeze. Traffic and sports coming up after these commercial messages.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Aug 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds much better
than the weather we have. Thunderstorms with lots of damage.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
and lots of rain (at least here in Michigan...)
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Yes us 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
Is that in Illinois?
I didn’t hear that.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Central Iowa.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Alright
That makes sense now.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome Sue
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
uh oh
One on, no outs for Albert
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
and to third on a really, really bad pickoff throw
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 9, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
And Pujols walks.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take a sac-fly.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Molina singles...
1st and 3rd, 2 outs for Greene
molina pulls a fonzie and gets picked off
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
Gathright
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
molina is supposed to
embarrass runners
not embarrass himself as a runner
but we’ll take it
Onedec to lead off
ONEDEC ONEDEC ONEDEC ONEDEC
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 9, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Molina picked off. 3 out.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Cubs lineup for today's game:
Theriot (SS)
Bradley (RF)
Lee (1B)
Fox (3B)
Fukudome (CF)
Soriano (LF)
Baker (2B)
Hill (Catcher)
Wells (P)
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 9, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
Meh
No Miles = happy day. Still not wild about Fuky 5th though.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 9, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
but how can we trade miles
for a quality prospect
if we don’t play him 5 times a week?
by quality you mean....
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 9, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i see
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Aug 9, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't really understand finding a consistent leadoff hitter and then moving him out of the spot
but Theriot hasn’t done terrible there, so, so be it
Molina gets picked off..
Have a taste of your own medicine jerk!
Who would win in a fight
Ted Lilly or Chuck Norris?
Ted MIGHT let Norris carry the pink backpack...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
update..
last game there was no pink backback….it was bright orange
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 9, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wha??? Is it hunting season already?
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
if norris is allowed his posse
from texas rangers, it would be a push
ONEDEC strikes out
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
Single. One on...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Jamarillo (is that his REAL name?) out 4-3. Runner at second. 2 out...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Or the start of a Frank Zappa song...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Duke out 4-3. End of inning. 3-1 Bucs after 4.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Greene GO 5-3. One out.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Batter GO 4-3. 2 out for the Cards.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Pinero Ks looking. 3-1 Bucs mid 5.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
McCutcheon GO 6-3. One out.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Milledge out WL. Young up.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
pittsburgh offense
seems confident with their three runs.
rolls eyes.
Beuller?.....Beuller?.....Beuler?.....
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
I'm still here.
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 9, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Just waiting for
the Cubs 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
Me too.
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 9, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Young Ks. 3-1 Bucs after 5.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Ryan IF single between 3rd & short.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Lugo DP4-6-3. 2 out. The human neck is up...
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
In regards to 87 wins
It’s encouraging that 6 of the final 8 opponents we face to end the season currently have losing records. Get through August and the injuries and continue to beat the teams we’re supposed to beat and the central is ours for the winning.
by cubbiefanTN on Aug 9, 2009 1:58 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Let's look ahead to the next two weeks, shall we...
Cincinnati @ St. Louis
San Diego @ St. Louis
St. Louis @ Los Angeles
St. Louis @ San Diego
Philadelphia @ Cubs
Pittsburgh @ Cubs
Cubs @ San Diego
Cubs @ Los Angeles
Slightly higher degree of difficulty for the Cubs. Let’s just keep winning ballgames and things will be just fine…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Aug 9, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Pooholes PF 2. 3-1 bucs mid 6.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
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