First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 9/30, 7:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 30, 2009 7:00 PM CDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, Sep 30, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
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Sorry I’m late. Sue didn’t invite me.
That’s it Sue, I’m not stopping over for dinner when I’m driving back to Minny in two weeks!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
What's going on?
"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
Well then you'll
miss a fantabulous meal. I was referring to Clutch’s jump invitation which he posted right after I posted my comment. :P
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Fine then, it's decided!
Me n the beagle are stopping.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
time for victory, arghhhh...
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Didn't you get the memo?
The B squad gets scared when we use pirate speak here.
"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
no memo, sorry :-)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
B squad?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
2.5 hours or thereabout
"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
Long enough for them to lose.
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 only took about 20 minutes
They just insisted on dragging it out
"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
Rub some dirt in it Sammy.
"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
Hoff-power auditioning for Bears safety, given the injuries
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Hey guys. That was a comical play in the outfield, huh?
Z looks like he has some cheese in the pitches tonight.
I'm eating a cheezy twice-baked potato.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah kind of.
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 more emotionally invested in the Minnesota Twins race at this point.
At least there’s excitement there.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
All my silly Sota friends are too orgasmic over Favre at this point to care about the Twikies.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Do what you did when he was a Packer
Hope he throws the ball to Vikings…
"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
How about some runs. What say you?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
yes...lots of 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
Attaboy, Sam
"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
dfa z
allowing a run in the first inning is completely unexceptable
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
Whatcha gonna do with Lilly?
Attempt to execute him?
"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
ILL TYPE IN CAPS UNTIL I AM HEARD
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
no shirts & pants?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Again, and as stated in the early game thread:
Both Lilly and Zambrano are off the playoff roster for their poor performances.
At the game in Al's section
Kinda empty… My beer has its own seat!
by Hilary Lee on Sep 30, 2009 7:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Say hi to Al for us.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Tell Al hi and thanks for telling us hi back.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
And then tell him thanks for saying "you're welcome."
"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
Some bad humor
in the booth tonight. lol
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
His performance is not to your liking?
Maybe he needs more time in Iowa…
"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
he made a good hit on Fuld to dislodge the ball...too bad we aren't playing football
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
I had steak tonight
Good and medium. Very delicious.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Leftover lasagna for me
"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
Soup for me.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Len said Cubs are 18-9 in Z's starts this year.
pretty good for a guy having an off year. +9 over .500 for a team only +7 over .500
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Muffin man will
get a hit…..hopefully.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Baker went to Clemson?
You know that used to be called Clem College, but they added the S for Shivalry, the O for Onner, and the N for Nowledge.
"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
Productive out for Cliff
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
1-1
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
at least we can only hit into one double play per inning
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Inning over
New ballgame
"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 guess that means we're getting on base
Not doing a lot with the runners, but hey…
"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
Yeah, it's sorta tough luck.
It’s better than the way they hit in the first game.
He won't lose 10 games...
Only lost 6 so far, only one more start after today if that.
Even so… Lilly may be the best pitcher on the team. Hard to say. Choosing an opening-day starter between the two of them probably has more to do with psychology than anything else.
i wasnt aware w/l record meant jack when rating a pitcher
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
BABIP gods hate us today :(
"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
Think we found the wide part of this ump's zone
"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
oh boy :-(
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
They're not allowed to score more than 4 in a game, anyway
Now we just have to find a way to score
"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
Proves his last start was a fluke.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
Score update?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
z is 4-2 with a 4.94 ERA at wrigley
7-2 with a 2.73 ERA away
wrf
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
*2-4 not 4-2
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
TWO wins at Wrigley this season? Are you kidding me?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
no
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/player/splits/2009/223692
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that worse than Harden?
"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
no
richie is 3-7 with a 5.99 ERA at wrigley, 6-2 with a 2.00 era away
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just not fair
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
okay 4-2
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
First one I can think of.
But why would you do it behind 3 runs?
so when the game is tied with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th
theyll know how to do it…
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
technically, not a squeeze. Z did not run until contact was made
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
i guess theriot was trying to show off all that speed with a bunt single
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Is his speed comparable to his arm strength?
"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 legs double clutch?
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
only the middle one :-)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
Sounds about right, he has a rag arm and keeps getting gunned on the bases.
So its pretty even…..Why not take some these meaningless games and play him at 2B with Blanco at SS. Just to see….
Also Why is Theriot starting both ends of a DH anyway? Blanco gets no time at SS in two games vs the Pirates?
You and I are of one mind here.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
lou truely thinks theriot is a SS
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou is wrong
He was decent as a 2B. Why not take a look?
I like Theriot, but its getting to the point where I want him traded because he is so bad at SS.
Safety squeeze?
"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 find it very difficult to believe that Hoffpauir took a walk in Game 1
I saw it happen, but I still don’t really believe 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
This would have been a good game to play Colvin in.
Or has Lou given up on him already?
The “he’s played to much this season” line is crap.
hes just coming off TJS
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
i guess i dont know
Geovany Soto is the new 2008 Derrek Lee
by jesus christos on Sep 30, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Lou thought the Pirates wouldn't be enough competition
For a guy who played most of the season in AA.
"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
JUMP!!!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/9/30/1061798/overflow-thread-1-cubs-vs-pirates
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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