Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Brewers, Tuesday 9/15, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 15, 2009 9:15 PM CDT
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Cubs kick ass thread.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Whip 'em thread...for Drew's new movie.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
that 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
This has been up for 15 minutes ... goodness!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
Dear tattooed broads in the booth...
shut up.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
Please tell me Drew Barrymore isn't the guest conductor for the stretch tonight.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
ewwww
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
lol, she was a big girl.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
My eyes!!!!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
not quite that big
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
bug eye is OUT
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Good job
Scoring some runs while I was having dinner!
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
I stronglt dislike Drew Barrymore.
That is all.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
explain?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
One word, annoying.
Like nails on a chalkboard.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Ubaldo Jimenez struggling with command in SF
Two walks surrounding a single, bases loaded Giants with no outs, bottom 1.
gregg mowed them down 1-2-3
Someone pinch me.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
hope you didn't have to pay for that !
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I am paying
$200 for NHK (yearly), and $30 for SkyPerfecTV-HD (monthly)….
by dragonsfanatic on Sep 15, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Hiya Dragon
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
JEFFY
Hit!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Drew Barrymore's voice is...
almost…I said almost…as annoying as Joe Morgan.
9/14/08 - Big Z throws a no-hitter and my son attends his first Cubs game. The perfect combination.
but .. but .. she was a big Red Sox fan!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
just for a movie
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Meanwhile...there is an actual baseball game being played.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
TN Smokies take 5-4 lead in top 10.
Ryno ejected in bottom of the ninth.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Obviously he REALLY wants Lou's job
Sort of like ’Hey I can show FIRE and get kicked out of games. Forget that old geezer. He does not remember how.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice Rome reference.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
tied at 5 now
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
closer Brian Schlitter gave up solo HR with 2 outs in bot 10th
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
well atleast they did something the big league club couldnt
score 5 runs in a postseason series
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
PASSED BALL
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
RISP
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I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
make that TWO RISP'S
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Completely OT:
Hilarious site for some non-game entertainment.
http://peopleofwalmart.com/
9/14/08 - Big Z throws a no-hitter and my son attends his first Cubs game. The perfect combination.
for a second, it thought your username was "scrapplastic"
that would have been really appropriate for the link…
by DisCUBbobulated on Sep 15, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That site's hilarious
And sometimes utterly disgusting.
"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
may their bats chip and shatter!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Agreed.
Genki desu ka?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Today is the historical day for Japan
as we will have new prime minister that ends 50+ years of gov admin by LDP
by dragonsfanatic on Sep 15, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard that in Japan, the opposition party had won the elections.
Is today the first day of the new prime minister?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Right
the opposition is Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and new leader is Yukio Hatoyama, a Stanford PhD.
by dragonsfanatic on Sep 15, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
AWW LOOK AT THAT DREW PUT A HEART ON THE BALL ^_^
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
Drew gave Len a heart on?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Giants lead 2-0!!!
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
go you old goats !
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
unCLOG EM DOME!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
And Kosuke Fukudome CLOGS THE BASES once more
Dude ..
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Walked! In! The! Run!!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions
Who's pitching?
"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
don't know, but it looks like a long night in the Brewer's bullpen
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Now listen, who is not pitching!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, here we go
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
On a serious note, it's Chris Smith for Milwaukee.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
YEE
ha
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
3-0 Gigantes
After 1.
Scott Bora$ is satan.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
I think Len has a crush
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 just confirmed it
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Giants lead Rockies 3-0 through 1
Jiimenez freezes Rowand with a slider to end the frame. Back to Barry Zito!
this has been fun my fellow cubnationals
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
even though the cubs are out of it
beating the suds puts a smile on my face
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Today's lunch
I and still considering where to go today, but someday I want to get this kinda bento lunch box with some characters are drawn on it….
yikes
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. I haven't seen that face since the 1970s King Crimson album!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
http://users.utu.fi/petolo/crimson/court.html
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Scary!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
this would give me nightmares
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
yes! That's the one.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
AVENGE the year again Geo!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
WALKIMINAGAIN!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Just joining. Looks like I missed a few hits & runs.
Was Carlos MIA again or is the wind blowing out?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
he melted down
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a bad 5th.
Pitcher up, 2 outs nobody on… then the next 7 batters reached.
He was good until there were two out in the fifth.
Then, things got ugly.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
and riot made an error
that got changed to no error by the official scorer later
by LT on Sep 15, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
gave up 5 runs in one inning
had two outs, no on, pitcher to bat.
Was really good other than that
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
He really can't overcome adversity in an inning very well...
This alone keeps him from being a staff “ace”. Too bad.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
i guess soto had to stare at strike 3 atleast once tonight
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
From what I can see the game is going well...
Greetings from Chiang Mai – Eamus Catuli
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
ok,ok about time for you to come home, isnt it?
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Be back home next week - the flight is on Sunday
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
right on. safe travels.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 15, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks from a very very warm place indeed.
Its worse here than Chicago in early August.
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--
I’m cheering for you
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
We are wasting a great opportunity to score more runs.
No lead is ever safe even if Gregg and Heilman have already been used.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
say what?
Bradley just got HBP, forcing in another run.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM!
CUBS LEAD EXPANDS!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
The only problem with scoring 12 runs is...
the offense seems to always go into hiding after we have a game like this.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Shhhh
maybe they didn’t hear you
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
7 of the runs came on HBP or walks
so maybe thats the cubs strategy to prevent that
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dusty remains unhappy
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Meanwhile in Jacksonville, Schlitter in trouble for Smokies.
1st and 3rd. 2 outs. 5-5 game.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, Schlitt...
"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
Rabidly hate. Want to trade for Brett Gardner.
Or something.
Brett Gardner?
Good lord, I would rather give Lenny Dykstra another shot. I hear he’s looking for work
Well, that's what the fanpost said.
I’m not convinced.
Don't hate Z at all. Just wish he'd grow up.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
or pitch with more concentration and less emotion when things go wrong.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
we have a pitching coach who knows how to communicate with him (?)
one day, hopefully, someone will get through to him.
the talent is there, but he just can not harness the emotions.
shake Z and Wells up in a bag and you would have Cy Young.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
True Cubs fans never hate Zambrano
They may object strenuously .. but they will never hate.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Rockies don't score in the 2nd
Through 1-1/2, Giants up 3-0. Zito looks sharp, for what it’s worth.
6-5 Final
Jacksonville walk off single.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
nooo
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Schlitter was one strike away from a 1-2-3 inning.
He just lost it.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
who does that remind me of.....
who…
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
oh please, don't remind me.
I was at that game.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
no not that game...
it was more recent…
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Have a nice day!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Caridad in to pitch.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
Someone else gonna post it?
"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
Fine, fine...
"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 going off to bed. This win better be secured
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
Me too. See ya.
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Good night!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
If they lose , we will blame YOU !
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely 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
can't clinch
With this win, the Cubs will now ensure that the Deadbirds cannot clinch against us no matter what ahppens the next two days.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
atleast something positive came out of this
i dont know if i could handle the deadbirds clinching against the cubs
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey Patterson grounds into a force out.
The finest seven words in the English language.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
WTF? When did CP sign with Milwaukee?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Has he been in their minor leagues until now?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
correct
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah. OK. Guess I can get my CP Lugnuts bobblehead back out of the closet...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Wait, Corey Patterson?
Damn you, WGN, for not covering this game.
Still 3-0 Giants through 2
Jimenez strikes out the side.
Batters on both sides have been jawing with the home plate ump on 3rd strikes.
Can't stick around
If anyone wants to use this, please do…
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
Got it ready.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks... Be "seeing" you guys/gals soon again.
Eamus Catuli
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
Have a safe trip home.
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 the Sudsers go down without a whimper
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
can i have a score please?
Thanks in advance
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
12-5 Cubs. Mid 8th.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Middle of the 8th .. Cubs 12 .. Brewers 5
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Cheers mate
.
"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went
no problem, bloke
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
John Axford?
Who is this guy?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
An pitcher from A ball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate to pick nits...
… but doesn’t the ball usually come from the pitcher?
You remember him! Drives a Mustang. Likes hatchets...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
anyone warming up in Cubs bullpen?
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Samardzjia
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha....Brewers defense
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 to know you can still count on some things
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
is this lead shark proof?
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions
uhhh
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
3 more runs and yeah.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
God I hope so.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Shark up for the 9th
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Jeff Baker singles again!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
sort of.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
And as always, MLB.TV is 90 seconds behind reality...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
boy I hope he just brings it and ends it
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
This is the most unlikely scenario.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not listening to you
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Rockies on the board
Gonzalez RBI single up the middle, 3-1 in the top of the third, 2 outs.
3-1 Gigantes, mid-3
Zito gets Helton with one o’ them big curveballs.
I see Kendall got pulled?
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
That's being patient...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
good thing his 2 "errors" did hurt us.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
did = didn't
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
come on DOME
smack one right into the batters eye!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
fukuchopper reportin fa duty
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Cluck, cluck...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
We're busy trying to not get nervous about Jeff pitching with less than a double digit lead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
not doing too good either
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I don't think anyone's ever had a triple-digit lead
So we’ve got to live with it, I guess.
Braves won, Marlins won. Either Giants or Rockies will win.
Exactly what the f—- is the point?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Next year's schedule is already out? Len & Bob are talking about it...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Al already put up a fanpost or something
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Man. I gotta get out more...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Al made a post about it earlier today.
Yet another bizarre schedule.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions
wtf? that's enough of that tonight
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
yeah .. dlee clogs the bases once more!
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Lee ties Theriot with his fourth walk
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
somewhere Dusty remains displeased
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoff with the RBI BB
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/ccwolfe75/hoff-1.gif
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
You beautiful bastard.
"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 hate you
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
13-5 hope they save some for tomorrow
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Walked! In! Another! Run!!!!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
On to the 9th.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
don't mess with the Hoff
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
He knows karate
He knows kung-fu
You mess with him
He’ll mess with you!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Shark in. Fins to the left. Fins to the right...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
single up the middle
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Gerut singles to center...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
He's just setting up the blown DP by Theriot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Frank C. triples off the wall. Run scores.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Looks like I
will be stuck Brewers announcers tomorrow night. Damn you WICU!!!
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 LOVE YOU SHARK
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
That's one of you...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Bases loaded, nobody out again for the Giants
Jimenez hit Molina with a pitch. His pitch count is through the roof.
RBI triple, huh.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
Where is Marshall????
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
the University?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
No, Sean Marshall.
When exactly was the last time he pitched?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Sept.6
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
washing Lou's car.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
West Virginia, I think
"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 middle of Michigan near Battle Creek...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Sac FC
Do those exist?
"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
Hart out 4-3. Run scores. 13-7 Cubs. One out.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
shark is trying to make this a save opp
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
I'm just telling myself that he's laying strikes in there and trusting his defense.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
they are falling apart in the Suds' lair ..
I loved this remark ..
Clearly the Cubs really, really want us to have a early pick in the draft next year.
They’re so thoughtful.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Where did they say that?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
some more hearts and flowers
I still have to suffer going to St Louis for the final season and Wrigley on Thursday. When we booked it, we figured it hopefully would be significant, but now it seems I’ll need a lot of come backs or "Brewers suck"…
Suggestions?
by SgtClueLs on Sep 15, 2009
Wear Rockies gear
Confuse everybody
You know me Al.
by TheJay on Sep 15, 2009
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2009/9/15/1032198/game-thread-144-brewers-69-74-at
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
5-1 SF
2-run double by Uribe. Still no outs in the 3rd.
http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090915&content_id=6987710&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyynyyfan888 wrote:
When a pitcher throws a “lethal weapon” at that speed at a player, he deserves everything he gets. If you were a great player and a great team, you wouldn’t have to stoop to those tactics out of frustration and jealousy to get a win. Show some class and sportsmanship for the fans and kids you’re a role model to. Big bucks doesn’t excuse human decency and fair play. Yankees – don’t buy into that trash – keep your class and team above that and shake off the retaliation. Leave it to the umps to deal with the low tactics dealt you and show the other teams why you’re #1 with talent and hard work. Keep your eye on the prize! Don’t blow it now for punks!
yankees fans are so caring…
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn't exactly call a baseball a "lethal weapon."
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Ray Chapman would like a word. So would Tony Conigliaro...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Aaron Heilman in line for the W
"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
ewwww .. but I will take a Cubs win no matter who pitches
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Walk. One on. Grabow now throwing in the pen.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Fat 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
7-10 split
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not banana?
"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
PF pops out. 2 out. Braun stays at 1st. 2 out.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Braun takes 2nd on indifference...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
Cubs win!
"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
"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
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Gamble Ks. Game over. Cubs win 13-7.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
FLY IT
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Cubs Win!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
excellent!!
I never tire of this one!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Past my bedtime folks. See you tomorrow.
GO CUBS!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
night Zeke
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
night Sue.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
PHEW .. now to the recap on BBT . and BED
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Happy bidet!
"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
If the Rockies lose maybe the Cubs playoff odds rise
to 1.5 . Call me when it gets over 10
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
The Cubs can get to 4 out in the loss column if the Rockies lose.
2 1/2 weeks to go. Stranger things have happened…
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
amen
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I am trying to avoid that feeling but it is hard
To quote a great movie line " Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in"
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
VS 
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 15, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
God, I love this game
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Sep 15, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Bernie
Berton? Milnie?
"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
Bernie Brewer...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
FLY IT!!!!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
And there's this!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face
by jesus christos on Sep 15, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
THE CHICAGO CUBS HAVE
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
As so many runs were scored on BBs and HBPs...
I’d say the Brewers’ pitchers have Cub Power.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
All right, guys!
Time for me to eradicate this cold for good! See you tomorrow morning!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 15, 2009 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
Z snaps at reporters and storms out of the press room.
“No, I don’t want to be traded. What kind of a question is that? That’s it!” he says, stomping off, after a reporter asks him if he wants to be traded.
The saga continues…
"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa
What kinda stupid-ass question is that?
Seriously. Good for Z.
"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 agree. He was
really pissed and I don’t blame him.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
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