First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 9/1, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 1, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Could we just win the damn game please?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Good thanks
and thanks for getting a win for us. ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
+infinity
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by Chris Dobbertean on Sep 1, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not as positive
+ ∞-1
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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"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
yo Sue!
Cubs win tonight. it has to be. you said “please”
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Sure hope so Carl.
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 after that
stirring rendition of the National Anthem, LET’S GET SOME RUNS!
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!'
Quit pitching to Lee!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
thanks for the jump
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Randy wells
Superstar!!!!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 1, 2009 7:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Sori in 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
Lou it's jim
Is sori hurt?
No Jim.
Sick?
No Jim.
Then Lou I’m paying him way to much to sit for some middle aged rookie i gave up on three years ago. But sori in now Lou!!!!!
Ok I will but I get to take a nap during the game. Ok jim?
Deal Lou!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Sep 1, 2009 7:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hi Tom!
"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 the way to start...
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by Chris Dobbertean on Sep 1, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
Grounds crew fail :(
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Good for Aaron Boone, BTW
"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 am glad for him
he is a class act, and its good that he is able to return
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Yes indeed.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
so far, I get as much energy from the Cubs as from my border collie
laying on the edge of my bed. he is passed out from running around all day.
Let’s go Cubs!!! Energy drinks all around.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Good thing Koyie got the backup mitt
Fat Elvis K
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
and that's three
runner at third LOB.
"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.
FO7 S
’Stros strand a RISP with less than 2 outs…
"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
Wells missed his spot, but thank goodness, CLee missed it!
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
CLee didn't miss yesterday. Wells misses in good places! :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Riot took more than one pitch!
Woo-freakin’-hoo
"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
+1
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Big time.
If that happens I’m outta here.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
you mean when
the guy with the name that is an oxymoron shows up?
by LT on Sep 1, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure who you mean.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
the guy
who was here last night being sarcastic about the Cubs chances and trying to bait people into arguments with him. Cubshater22.
by LT on Sep 1, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah yes. UGH!!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Not much to talk about, really
"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
+1
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
you could say that again (to add to the # of comments)
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
I've heard that Entourage does hit a wall, but I'm enjoying it until it does
Hung is good? Whats that about?
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a dude that is hung
Entourage has been ok so far IMHO. More about E than Vince this season…
by LT on Sep 1, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Hung in the first season?
I’m only in then second season of Entourage, but I love the humor
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Hung is funny
I highly recommend it. The first few episodes felt forced, but the last four have been a riot.
and a lot of stuff about Ari's firm
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Wish we had something to cheer about.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
just waiting
for something to happen.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Lucky 7
"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
GIDP!
"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.
Pop out to Center
Matsui is out. Still 0-0!
"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.
that's what we like, a quickie when the Cubs are in the field
now let’s get some RUNS!
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Quickies are never bad
In my experience, anyway…
"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
Poorly dressed and depressed?
"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
Scored as a single
3 leadoff singles in 3 innings for the ’Stros…
"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
Moehler fails
"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
gamecast says
His batting average on the road is .000
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Did I mention I hate the Astros?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
zevkelman
Hates the Astros
"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
*zevkalman
Reading fail
"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
Now for the fat part of the Ass-tros order
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Gimpy couldn't catch up to it
…looks like the cortisone didn’t do sheet
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
1-3 DP
Ends the Top of the 3rd :)
"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 counting the Flomax ads?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
they gave me that shit in the hospital after surgery to clean out my bladder.
I must have peed 12 times in 90 minutes.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
You should have saved some to put in Heilman's water jar.
He’d never pitch again. :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Humankind has yet to invent a powerful enough computer.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Sep 1, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that a drinking game?
and if so, what happens when you break the seal?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 1, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like Geico or Viva Viagra either.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
I'm against marketing of prescription drugs on television
Especially anything having to do with male plumbing problems.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Good Lord, that's diabolical
Pepsi and Flomax are cross-marketing?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
the ultimate short term rental that inflicts maximum damage
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Muffin Man
Bloob single
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Call him Ferris
"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 little guy!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Are we still talking about Flomax?
What happened?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Foul ball up the LF line
Little kid with a glove snagged it a couple of rows deep
"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
Wells 6-3 DC
"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
Moehler has a perfect game going?
I hope that I didn’t jinx it
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
No
Baker had a hit last inning. Not sure what history could be made.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 1, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Indiana has roads?
When did they acquire that technology?
"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
Today Indiana has roads...next year they will have clean bathrooms?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
they must have invented the tooth brush then
otherwise it would have been called a teethbrush…
by LT on Sep 1, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you seen our roads?
That’s a technology that nobody wants
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 1, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
when did Moehler become Cy Young?
all that talk of the 13+ ERA against the Cubs is coming back to haunt us.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Wait a few more innings
before hitting the panic button.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 1, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought by putting it out there, we could end this curse.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
No such thing
as curses, remember? :)
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 1, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
at what point do you start to believe in them??
105 years
110?
120?
by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 1, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I will believe in them when there is a different WS winner every year for 29 years and the Cubs don't win one
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this curse is Al's fault, for all that "easy win" crap tonight.
…since when is any game a layup for this bunch?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Your fly is down.....
That was cute the first time it was on. Not so much any more.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
kgb ads
Are almost as played out as Freecreditreport.com commercials. Almost.
"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 the immortal words of Haray Caray... HELLO EVERBODY!!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
JIMMY!
"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
Hey Clutch...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Heine!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty good. Just got to find stuff all over again...
I tend to throw everything into boxes and bags when I move, then spend a week surprising myself finding stuff I haven’t seen in years!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
thats the way to do it man
its like giving yourself a Christmas morning
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I'm in the midst of trying to find just one set of nail clippers and tweezers...
I know I have to have at least three of each!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
...a voice from the past?....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Yup, Yup. Been busy with work and moving into my new condo...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Come to visit the old neighborhood?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Figured I'd see what's up with my friends here...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Slumming, huh?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
For a little while. Going for dinner before long...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Chil...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey LT!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hiya Jimmy
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Hiya Susie Q.!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 1, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
that guy never walks.
he sprints on a BB
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
WTF is Len babbling about?
"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
elite club of Japanese ballplayers.
More interesting evidently than the Cubs offense.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Cubs runs now
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm late.
But I’m here! I know everyone just got a little happier.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
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