First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Thursday 9/3, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 3, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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Let's wash the Sox! Go Cubs
tnx 4 Jump
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
My Pontiac Bonneville's
exterior cleanliness hinges on this game.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Need to win today Cubs...
…I don’t want to hear it from my GF if the Sox win.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Dammit
typical lackluster Dempster
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Just turned on the game, ahh already a leadoff 2B. damn
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Bugger it...
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
Onedec must moonlight as their running coach
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
+1
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
nice double play there, bad baserunning by the chisox there.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
nice double pickle play
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
That sounded really weird.
I bet Ozzie is pissed. Ah, well – two outs, nobody on.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Ha ha ha....ozzie must be feelin' happy with all the rats and idiots in the dugout.
"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.
Wierdest DP ever - Socks sux
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
ITS OCCURING!?!?!?!??!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
It's transpiring is PC today
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
I've got a mac.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
You are allowed to transpire anyways.
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
Btw. So do I.
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
phewww
that had bad written all over it, until the DP
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
well, it's in commerical on 720
so they must have gotten out of it. :D
"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.
Steve Stone
is complaining about the CHAIRS the Cubs have in the booth now.
Somebody get that man a tissue.
Steve Stone is an asshole.
And a bitter man. He will die lonely.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He's a whiner for sure.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
For sure, a bitter whiner at that!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Awwww
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
I am sure the Cubs brought in the cheapest lawn chairs they could find for today's game :-)
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Demp with a bit of luck, 3 up, 3 Socks washed
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
Congrats to D-Lee and his wife on their new baby!
That’s why he’s not in the lineup today. The kid arrived early this morning.
by Blue Heron on Sep 3, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
seconded
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 3, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
A boy so now
thye have a boy and a girl. Best wishes to them.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Congrats to both Father & Mother
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
I'm feeling lonely for Dr. Crawdad.
"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.
stop that.... ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
don't say his name three times!
"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 3, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
what if we say this?
dr. crawdad
beetlejuice
candyman
what happens then?
Blou appears.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
AAAAAGH!
"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 3, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm wondering if he met
the same fate as Clutche? He hasn’t been around for over a week or 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
Just enjoy the silence, whatever the reason.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Trust me I am.
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 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
BLou appears.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Dange, Danger...
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
Sorry I missed your kind shoutout but...
… I was at the game. LF bleachers, 2nd row.
"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009
Hah...
… “you sound a little agitated today, Jim.”
“Well, there is no sense in harping on the genitive and what went wrong with 20 games to go.”
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
Thanks, Jose.
"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.
Dome
grounds out to short. one out.
"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.
Riot
pop-bunts back to the pitcher. Two outs.
"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.
well done Ryan.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he took
one first.
"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 3, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
1-1 count. I just checked the tape
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
At least Riot's hair looks good.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
at least he's not Adam Dunn striking out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That's it, I'm including Dunn in O.W.L.s.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
good idea
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Aramis!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Rami
grounds out to short. Three outs.
"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.
Congrat to DLee but
sure hate to miss his bat in the lineup twice.
by Cubsfan Waveland on Sep 3, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Len said he will probably
meet up with the team in NY. Probably won’t be there tomorrow night.
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 believe he'll be making the roadtrip, yes.
by Blue Heron on Sep 3, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm taking a solid week when my guy comes
Be lucky it’s only a couple of games
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
wild card is our only hope.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
they are something like 30-4 since signing those 3 bats
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
someone on ESPN said that. I think they meant 30-14
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Frickin' Julio Lugo hit a leadoff HR.
When it’s your year, it’s your year.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
eh
I’ve given up the division. We need to get the wild card.
"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 3, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
They aren't mathematically eliminated in the division
YOU QUITTER!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
First batter
flies out to Dome.
"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.
Quentin
pops out foul. Getz to the plate.
"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.
Getz
lines a basehit to right. Alexi Ramirez to the plate. One on, two outs.
"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.
Wild throw to first
Getz to second. Fox took his eye off the ball, Ron says.
"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.
I miss Dlee already.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Sorry Jake, I won't throw it RIGHT TO YOUR GLOVE NEXT TIME.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Hit him in the chest!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
WTF
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
Alexi Ramirez
raps a hit through the left side, and Getz scores. 1-0 Sox.
"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.
shit
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
arg, damn errors.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hoffpauir would have caught that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
only if the ball deflected all the way to Iowa.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hoff's back with the big club....Sept 1st
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Sep 3, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez
tried to steal, and is caught out. Inning over. 1-0 Sox.
"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 sequence pretty much sums up the season
every mistake magnified and painful.
Yep, we do have a small margin for error this year.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
not because Dempster isn't capable of shutting them down
but because our offense is beyond terrible.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Sep 3, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
NOT VERY CUBAN MISSLE OF YOU THERE, ALEXI, EH???
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Koyie Hill threw a nice missle though.
"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.
especially playing the chisox.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Fox can make up for it this inning...
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
I have sent for sacrificial virgins, oh BABIP Godz
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
Really? An exciting 0-0 score?
This can’t be soccer, then
by Cubbiefaithful on Sep 3, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No... Best DP ever in 1st inning
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
A double run down: First runner between 3rd and 2nd and then caught the second runner between 1st and 2nd
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
I bet he strikes out AND makes an error at the same time.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley
breaks his bat, and gets an infield single. Cubsluver22 insists that Bradley’s true intent was to spike a spectator.
"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.
gaclaudy said that bat was used to beat his wife too.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Fox
high fliy ball to center. One out, Bradley holds at first.
"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.
did someone tell our offense
that the 2009 season would be played like time limit softball – one pitch per batter?
they think the count starts at 2-2
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 3, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
you are right
if they thought it was a full count they might at least take the pitch.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Sep 3, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Soriano
flys out to Pods. Bradley holds. Two outs.
Wind is blowing in, Pat says.
"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.
Follow up on Bradley's broken bat:
@PWSullivan: Milton Bradley’s broken bat hits foot of female fan wearing Sox cap.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Wow, he is a positive contributor to society.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
SEE! SEEE!!!!!!!!
"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 3, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
the implication being that she ran after it and didn't catch it?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Maybe a trip to the press box is in order to make sure.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
You didn't say anything about the rest of that Tweet...
Sullivan is the biggest dingleberry I’ve ever read.
Yeah, I decided to leave that out.
Didn’t want to get into the Bradley thing.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
aw, cmon.
"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 3, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, alright...Brenly took Bradley to task on the Score this morning:
@PWSullivan: Before game, Brenly rips Bradley: http://bit.ly/y4wpS
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Yeah, I don't disagree with Bob either.
And Sullivan’s bias is obvious as always.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
not a huge indictment.
I think Brenley falls into the same hole that a lot of people do, saying that Bradley’s only had one good month, but other than that.. yes. Bradley should shake it off. But no one gets roasted the way he does…
"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 3, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the larger point is that Bradley shouldn't pretend like he's done everything asked of him
He hasn’t.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
except
that you don’t know what’s been asked of him. Certainly, his first month was not good.
"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 3, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
We covered that in the other thread
Bradley was signed to be a middle-of-the-order hitter. He was signed to be a left-handed presence.
He hasn’t done either of those things. Now, he’s done other things, granted, but that wasn’t what he was asked to do.
The Cubs didn’t NEED a right-handed #2 hitter enough to pay $30 million. They needed a left-handed middle-of-the-order hitter.
Still do.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
you keep saying that.
based on quotes that were about breaking up the righties.
"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 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Um yes...
You break up righties with a lefty. There are no other hands.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
that does not translate to
we want a big RBI producer. It translates to “we want someone to break the righties up.”
"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 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh come on
You are honestly going to argue that the 3-4-5 spots aren’t RBI spots???
Middle of the order. Break up righties.
That’s the job.
He didn’t do it.
The question will be, is what he DOES do worth the money he is paid and the distractions he will bring?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
middle of the order. Break up the righties. He did that job till Lou moved him.
"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 3, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Could you guys leave
this in this thread and not bring it to the new one? Thanks.
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 is why I didn't want to post the Brenly quote.
I should have stuck to my guns.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
.173 at 3rd; .227 at 4th
.244 as a LH hitter.
That’s your idea of a job well done, I’m never hiring you.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
+1
like be a middle of the order hitter?
by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 3, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, he's played hard and as much as he's been physically able.
What more can he do? Are you talking about the RBI thing?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Wise
pops out to Bradley. One out.
"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.
A Wise thing to 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
now ther are two outs
I missed it. Pods is up.
"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.
pods lines a hit to left.
for a single.
"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.
as long as he holds him to a base hit,
it doesn’t seem to matter, because no one else is really getting on.
"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 3, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Fly ball to right
three outs.
"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.
I think there is little chance Dempster throws to Fox any more today to hold runners on
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Let's get some runs....ok?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Hill, Dempster, Kosuke
Not likely, but we can dream.
by Jody Jody Davis on Sep 3, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
OK!
Now, which aisle are they in again?
by Cubbiefaithful on Sep 3, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs, Runs.....
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
They must be having
the runs, eggs, sausage and runs…that’s not got much runs in it
by Cubbiefaithful on Sep 3, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Hill leads off
grounds out to second. One out. Demp to the plate.
"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.
is it just really quiet
or is my browser screwed up?
"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.
noise, noise, noise... Ok?
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
lol...
yes.
"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 3, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
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
Demp
grounds out to short. Two outs.
"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.
helmet slowed him down
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
have we even hit one ball hard today?
God this offense is terrible. I guess Dome stung that initial grounder.
at least two
hits were fly outs to center.
"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 3, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
let's see what these guys put together the second time through
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
But they're facing
the great Carlos Torres.
by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 3, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Gee Whiz, it's only the third inning...
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
Don't you know
We’re supposed to score 9 runs in the first 2 innings against pitchers we’ve never seen before
That doesn't stop
the idiots from chiming in. They’re ready midway through the first inning.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
" That doesn't stop the idiots from chiming in."
Oh the irony that YOU would be the one making that comment
And the irony
that you would take offense to it.
To quote Frank Zappa, “You are what you is.”
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Already am
As proof, I’m going to resist any more replies on this thread, no matter how imbecilic they will be. And I know they will be.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, Stone
I think it’s a great, underused word.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
But it wasn't
imbecilic. Like all Cubs fans, I reserve the right to change my mind at a moment’s notice.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks my code today...
It was rather embarrassing…
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
Dome
lines a base hit to left center.
"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.
I say that both because our offense really hasn't improved since his hiring
and Lou wasn’t pleased to be replacing Perry in the first place. If Jim and Lou come back, does Lou shake up the staff a bit?
I can't entirely blame him, but it seams like some are swinging away too often.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
I'm not "blaming" him either
but he hasn’t brought much difference, and he wasn’t Lou’s real choice to begin with
I think the difference might be worse
Riot and Fonty seam to be hacking away way too much.
I might agree to dumping him too, haven’t given a great amount of thought about it though.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
eh, Fonty's been bad all season
Now Riot, if his lack of going the other way this season is because of Joshua, then yes, that’s a problem
I think Lou was the one that wanted Riot to "drive" the ball more this year.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Grounded back to the mound
off Torres’ glove. Riot out at first. Three outs. Still 1-0 Sox.
"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.
I'm drunk
as overnight party of kyubon (ancestors sprits homecoming) is just over around 3AM…
Dome still lead off even Theriot is back on lineup?
Yes, and we're happy about it.
Have another drink on me!
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
well
I am almost falling in sleep… it’s around 4AM….. zzzzzz
by dragonsfanatic on Sep 3, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs hitters are feeling the same way.
Dome has a base hit, though.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I have noticed the tone in both pat, ron, bob and len
has been almost lifeless, pat is keeping up the energy, but I cant really get excited about what the cubs are doing right now either
Hector Villanueva ate himself out of the big leagues, He was a Big Big leaguer
I don't know what you're listening to
but I’m watching Len and Bob and they don’t sound any different than usual.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
is Ron making the trip to NYC now that it is no longer Shea, but Shitti Field?
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
Good question
I haven’t heard. Perhaps he’d want to check out the new place.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
he’s doing the whole road trip. PItt and NY.
"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 3, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
end of lunch break, back to the students
I’ll still check in, but I have a feeling I might not miss much. Go Cubs!
AJ
grounds out to first. One out.
"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.
Konerko
Ks. Two outs.
"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.
Quentin
singles to left. Getz to the plate.
"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.
getz
bounces it to second. Three outs. 1-0 Sox.
"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.
RAmi
hbp. In the back.
"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.
huh?
Pat said back.
"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 3, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
ah, ok
fair enough.
"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 3, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Aram doesn't seam too happy.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Bradley
pops out. One out, one on.
"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.
'Tis time for many runs... Oh Great and Wrathful Gods!!! please hear my wish and accept my sacrifice
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
anytime our offense wants to show up
would be great. What is wrong with these guys? Same thing every single game? a bunch of first-pitch swinging tools who just have no sound offensive approach to anything. Just awful to watch. Will we best the 2 runs we scored yesterday? Doesn’t look like it.
OK, so which is it?
When MB takes pitches and walks, people slam him for not being more aggressive. Now you’re slamming others for being “too” aggressive. Are you watching the game? The Cubs aren’t swinging at pitches way out of the strike zone.
If you’d rather watch them stand there and take three pitches down the middle, say so. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the game. Baseball is not for the impatient.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox lines a hit to left center
Rami runs to third, Fox holds at first! Two on, one out!
"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.
RISP - use him!
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
2-2 on Soriano
"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.
He K's
"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.
gasp!
"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 3, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Who said he was?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Miles is the donut man.
Y’know, cuz of the massive hole in his swing.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
What heaping pile of worthless garbage!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
What a heaping pile of worthless garbage!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Muffin Man
I want some MUFFINS!
"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 not fair!
what he lacks in offense, he delivers in defense
(hit sarcasm button)
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
That's something to bring the cubs and Sox fans together...
booing Soriano.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
hey
we got a runner to 3rd! Stop the presses. Too bad it was another predictable fizzle. Same thing every friggin game. So pathetic.
grounded to second
Three outs. No runs score. Still 1-0 Sox.
"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.
what, Baker?
"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 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
most batters
fail 7-8 times out of ten.
"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 3, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
7.5 times out of 10
is a .250 OBP
That’s not MOST batters.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
i'm just nauseous watching this offense
worst performing offense in baseball
oh, alright already.
sheesh.
"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 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm just deflated
these guys have wasted so many opportunities to stay in the wildcard race.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Sep 3, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
you're right.
it’s gonna be a struggle. But WE KNOW.
"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 3, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
But, by all means, keep letting Soriano play!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
With Lee out...
Not sure what else to do. Fox needed at 1B.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Fuld is better at the present time
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Soriano -- still garbage
By the end of this disastrous contract, he may go down as the most hated Cub ever.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Sep 3, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
when you take his first three years
in context, he’s been worth it. We’ll have to see if he can rebound from his injury.
"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 3, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope we all remember this...
… when he starts next season on an absolute tear and propels the team to a WS win in ’10.
What, can’t happen? “DFA DLEE!”
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
Who cares about next yer?
He is playing like crap now.
by sloathcheck78 on Sep 3, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Tired of hearing that
How he did last year, He was shit in the playoffs and horrid this year.
Much rather see Fuld.
Hah.
Who cares about next yer?
What a truly un-cubs-fan like thing to say.
He is probably injured right now.
Hopefully he won’t be next season.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
Ask Lou.
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 agree
that he is probably injured but I don’t give him any points for trying to play through it the whole year.
by sloathcheck78 on Sep 3, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
If he does that, I will be very happy and thankful
It will not change the fact that he has been TERRIBLE this season, and a huge part of this massive failure.
by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Sep 3, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
is that a joke?
He went 2-93 in the postseason. That was useful.
by BeltwayCubsFan on Sep 3, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Bend your knees and throw your arms up in the air and reach for the stars.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
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
Anybody can get Soriano out
Just sit his ass on the bench for the rest of year, then the excuse makers will have another excuse for their rolodex.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Glad Riot took charge of that ball, no way Sori was going to catch it.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
That's enough
Tiresome with the same dildos making the same Johnny-one-note points ad nauseam. Maybe I’ll check in later. Hopefully, after the Cubs take the lead and the usual suspects are nowhere to be found.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 3, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Pinella can go down with the Soriano ship
The same way Baker went down with the Cory Patterson ship. If the Cubs miss wildcard by 3-4 games Pinella can stew on not having Fuld in these games to at least MAKE CONTACT.
Yep, stubborn old goat's gotta stay with "his guys"
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
don't hurry back
you are part of the same yahoos who were saying the same blindly optimistic stuff back in May when it was clear to SOME of us this team was broken. It is the same team it was in May, it was the same team it was a week ago, and it will be the same team one week from now. The offense is just as bad.
Whats the big deal
if you’ve given up on the team on game 50, game 100, game 125, or when we do get eliminated? Everyone sees the offense is bad, it doesn’t make you any smarter because you saw no hope in May.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
Hey
Maybe Sori can pull a Sosa & sneak out of the clubhouse during the final game of the season. Then we might be able to peddle him to the O’s.
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Hey Guys you missed the JUMP
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
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