First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Tuesday 9/22, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 22, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Ugh...
FSN Wisconsin feed on Comcast EI, featuring Brian Anderson in the most ridiculous gold suit. Seriously, I think Midas touched him.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Sep 22, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
how about some run support for Randy Wells!
early & often!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Let's do this 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
5 pitch walk for theRiot...good start!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Walks work.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Miller Park has no AC...very surprising, for those hot, humid, raining summer games.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
was the roof open, or side panels?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
It was hot in
there last Sept. when we were there.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
woohoo 1-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
RBI 108!
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
Could have had 109 if not for the bounce.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
career high, right?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
This guy
pitched for em last year didnt he? whats the diff?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
no CC
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Aramis strikes.
2-run single to CF. 3-0 Cubs.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
the guy is an RBI beast!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I'm lovin' this. :D
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
if the roof was open that would have been a homer
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Looked good off the bat.
Got jammed a bit, apparently.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Lou
Changed his mind on Scales 30 min before first pitch, he must have been listening
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
I went away for a few minutes
Last I saw Scales was in LF, what happened.
Was Lou reading this site?
Apparently
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
abusing Kendall
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Unnngggghhhh!
At BW-3s watching this, doing “homework”, and drinking bloodies! The booze is working—we’re winning!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
sounds like a rough night, Dan.
Have fun.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I'm doing work!
Actually I’m emailing new practicum teachers right now; they just started teaching and have no idea what the heck they are doing…each student has about a thousand questions.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Well working from BW-3 certainly beats being in the office.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Pitch well Randy!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
sweet...7 pitches!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
attaboy Randy
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Wouldn't count on it...
despite the walks early, he’s been pretty unselective as a minor leaguer. This start has been out of character for him in terms of walks.
At draft time
The Braves would ask Frank Wren (Braves GM) what he did. Answer: “Draft the best guys we can get from Georgia”
"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
by Clutch16 on Sep 22, 2009 7:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Jason Kendall
Is an ironman, I dont think I’ve ever seen his backup. Can anybody name him?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
he is also a Maytag repairman
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
nice sac, Randy!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Bush
Cant throw a strike for anything tonite
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
He's really struggling.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
4-0 hee
Recipe for Disaster;
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by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
NO WAY!!!
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
omg!!! 6-0
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
OMG I FELT AN EARTHQUAKE
I’M DOWN HERE IN KANSAS…IS EVERYBODY IN ILLINOIS ALRIGHT?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
serious?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
i think prince fielder fell down
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
ah, I missed that then.
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 One
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
i think thats what hes getting at
unless there was an earthquake…
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He hasn't replied yet.
Not sure if he listens on the radio or watches.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
it should post here soon:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
It was a Prince Fielder joke...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
we don't joke about those things in LA :-)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Sorry.
I typed it immediately after Prince fell down…thought it was obvious.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I was reading an article, so I missed his fall.
but the website is interesting…check all the activity in CA
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
and Alaska
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 was worried about 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
if you check the site, there was a 1.3 magnitude earthquake in SE Missouri
in the last 24 hrs
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
You're a dork, but that made me laugh.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
is that an upgrade over moron?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
or demotion :-(
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I don't think you're a moron!
Just joking around!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
the moron thing is leftover from yesterday--forget it :-)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I like being a dork.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Dork's are good. ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
That's interesting.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
thanks Sue!
glad to see you appreciate my dorkiness :-)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
fire up the circus music!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
it's like watching 8-year olds play baseball
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
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...
woohoo 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 22, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Hey!
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
Hello to the JMG from the JMP...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes we are...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Jimmy!
Just getting here myself!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo Vermont, that's my line!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it's my line!
How are you tonight?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty Good... tired but good. You?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 22, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Getting ready to head to SF tomorrow.
I leave mid-afternoon from Vermont.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Have a great time broski...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Sep 22, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
puddle-jumper to Boston then a direct flight to SFO or Oakland?
have a great time!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Not quite.
Regional jet from Vermont to Dulles, 777 from Dulles to SF.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
wow. long day.
make sure the iPod is charged or whatever you’ll be using!
that could be 7 1/2 hrs of flying.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I cant believe
they dont have anyone up in the pen yet
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
walks
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
ISWYDT
Nice!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow ... Not Bruce Froemming is seeing a great game!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
if you like the Cubs scoring at will
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Not a problem with me :)
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I hope things can work out so we can meet.
But, as you correctly said, things do not look good.
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this a joke?
Because it’s HILARIOUS to see the Brewers get trounced twice in two days.
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
No, it is not.
OT: Where you at on the West Coast?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Los Angeles
Where I heard yells of joy last October while I cried tears of sadness.
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
I cowered in fear on my balcony
I had hateful neighbors since I flew my flag nightly.
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
5 walks already.
2 on for Fox.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
We'll be lucky if this game is
over by 11 pm the way it’s going.
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'm recording
a couple of shows to watch later.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
put that on Len.
when he read the lineup he said, “Cub pitching has held Fielder in check for the last week.”
Karma Police have to give him a ticket for that one!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
wha
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Fielder do some stylin' with tonight's home run?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Hate to watch a 6-spot, comment once, and run...
but I have a softball game to win soon.
Enjoy the game, y’all. May this be win #3 of a 15 game winning streak!
"This next song... it's about the White Sox. It's called: F*** Em'." - Eddie Vedder
Okay, good evening!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
have a good game.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Finish him Randy!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions
Hello Everybody
Wow – It’s tough on us west coasters. I just get home and already 6-1. What did I miss?
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Sep 22, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
a couple RBI doubles
and 2 runs scoring on a wild pitch and a throwing error back to home.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
dave bush decided to pitch like both gregg and marmol
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha
I vacationed on the east coast in August, and it annoyed the hell out of me that I couldn’t see the scores of all of the games before I went out for the evening. Why, they had barely even started. I have grown to like the west coast perspective.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Dave Bush was throwing BP
1st inning:
Walk, single, double, single, flyout, K, K (3 runs)
2nd inning:
Walk, sac bunt, walk, double, wild pitch with throwing error, walk, pitching change, walk, lineout, pop out (3 runs)
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 22, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: so is RJ playing tomorrow?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
if a LHP is starting for Milwaukee, I could see it.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
We need more left-handed hitters, not that Reed Johnson guy.
That’s why the Dodgers beat us last year.
"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.
That
and Manny really honing his golf swing in the offseason
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
I thought he was trying to get pregnant?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Couldn't be. I heard he's taking the pill.
"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.
correct
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 22, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
well, no one will beat us in the post-season this year!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I guess Guzman's injury was real
He’s done for the season
"Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Pedro Cerrano
by shifafaontheside on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
LOL I figured out the cure to next season.
Just set a Mirror in front of the batter’s box, so Lou thinks everyone is batting lefty!
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball."
Harry Caray 1920-1998
"How could Jorge Orta lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."
DIE-HARD since 1989!! Let Andre "The Hawk" Dawson in!!
Wells with the best payback to Fielder.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
JUMP!!!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/9/22/1048900/overflow-thread-1-cubs-vs-brewers
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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