It's Up To You, New York, New York: Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 9/4, 6:10 CT
by Al on Sep 4, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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NEW YORK -- There wasn't any traffic coming into NYC -- everyone's leaving for the holiday weekend, and even Manhattan traffic wasn't bad. I'll report from Citi Field on tonight's game tomorrow morning, but let's hope the Cubs have as easy a time with the Mets as I did getting here this afternoon. They'll need to start a winning streak rightfreakingnow if they want to continue to have any shot at the NL Wild Card.
As first posted in drodd's FanShot, the Cubs have claimed pitcher Thomas Diamond on waivers from the Rangers. Diamond is a 2004 #1 draft coming off Tommy John surgery. At one time he and John Danks were considered the two top pitching prospects for the Rangers; you know what Danks has done, and the Cubs are trying to catch the proverbial lightning in a bottle with Diamond. He'll be added to the 40-man roster (which now stands at 39 players) and get a chance to compete for a spot in spring training next year.
Sad baseball news: also originally posted in a FanShot by N Oakley, legendary Detroit Tigers announcer Ernie Harwell, now 91 years old and retired, has inoperable cancer. I wish him well; if you never heard Ernie call a game, google around. There are recordings of him available and every baseball fan should hear Ernie call a game at least once.
And if you think Cubs games are slow, be glad you're not Jonathan Papelbon -- he's been fined for slowing down games. I thought every time I turned on a Red Sox game it seemed like it was taking forever.
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The Cubs beat up on Bobby Parnell last Saturday at Wrigley Field. He gave up nine hits including a grand slam to Jake Fox. Let's hope for more of the same. Incidentally, Parnell is the grandson of Mel Parnell, who pitched for the Red Sox in the 1940's and 1950's and later became a baseball radio broadcaster.
The Mets beat up on Carlos Zambrano last Sunday at Wrigley Field. He gave up 11 hits in less than four innings, including a triple to Anderson Hernandez. I don't know anything about Z's grandfather, but I'm sure he is a very nice man.
Today's game is cable-only in New York (SNY) and Chicago (CSN). For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Overflow comment threads will post today at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Im not even in the mood to be
first
by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 4, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please win tonight
and act like you want to be there and want to 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
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a little effort goes a long way
ABH
always be hustling
by cozmotaylor123 on Sep 4, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't resist
"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 4, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Santo, please beat the Mets.
Since Santo made the effort to go to New York, let’s hope the Cubs can keep a modicum of respect and grab the first game of this series. Let’s start this one with a good taste in our mouths.
Do it Z and do it Cubs!! Please finish strong.
…and I hope Soriano begins his winter vacation today.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Good god Santo decided to go???
Damnit. Now we HAVE TO win.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be so nice if they announced they were shutting down Soriano for the year.
by TJ11 on Sep 4, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For what reason?
If his knee is OK, he should play. If it isn’t, then he shouldn’t. I don’t think either one of us knows the answer to that question.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, let's do this for Ronnie. Pleeease!
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Sep 4, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox had the slam last week
Wonder if he will even be in the line-up?
Got to play Soriano, you know……
by TJ11 on Sep 4, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's throw Miles in the leadoff spot and see what he can do.
Actually, I think he’d have a better chance of getting a base hit if he wore a blindfold.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Sep 4, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bringing back the Eddie Gaedel strategy?
no thanks. Miles can fetch water for Zambrano between innings
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he'd meet the same demise as the gatoraid cooler.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Sep 4, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blinfold and a bat?
Why don’t we spin him around and point him in the direction of the piñata tied to Mike Quade?
"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 4, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just teach him to lean into pitches
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we're missing a therapeutic marketing opportunity
AARON MILES BOBBLEHEAD DOLL DAY! The Cubs have been so frustrating to watch this season, can you imagine 40,000+ fans at Wrigley simultaneously ripping little Aaron’s head off in disgust?
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Sep 4, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIFE-SIZED AARON MILES BOBBLEHEAD DOLL DAY!
There – fixed that for you…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 4, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Miles' version of the cycle!
"I still don't know what happened"- Fergie Jenkins on '69
by tommy veryzer on Sep 4, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Stationary Bike version.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the cycle is supposed to be challenging to accomplish...
a cycle for aaron miles is getting the ball out of the infield 4 times
by jesus christos on Sep 4, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a cycle of
5-3, 6-3, 4-3, 3 Unassisted, and 1-3?
by ChipSet on Sep 4, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll just call that
a Golden Miles
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like a golden shower
With none of the joy or excitement.
"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 4, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good afternoon. Look at this:
PWSullivan Lou shuts down Soriano until further notice due to knee soreness. “No timetable,” he says. Fuld in left tonight vs. Mets.
by chilango2 on Sep 4, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm giddy with excitement, seriously.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 4, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT'S HAPPENING!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care either way
but if he’s hurt, he shouldn’t play.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shouldn't have been playing
you mean
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's hurt
he shouldn’t play.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting my
beer to celebrate. About time 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
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, see this:
cst_cubs DLee still in Chicago after birth of son. Expected in NY and in lineup.
I wonder how they’ll work the logistics of that out.
by chilango2 on Sep 4, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they'll send in one of his clones
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Sep 4, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLee is a damned teleporter!
That’s how he gets to Riot’s “throws”.
"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 4, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, D Lee
No — pretty please, find a way.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Sep 4, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoff is playing !st base
It would have been nice for Fox to stay in the line-up. But I guess his bad play at 1st irritated Lou.
by TJ11 on Sep 4, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since when does a player's bad play irritate Lou enough for him to pull them out of the lineup?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is going to be a horseshit lineup, I can feel it.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I may need preemptive rum
"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 4, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't stop drinking its never pre-emptive.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Lineup
Fukudome, CF
Theriot, SS
Bradley, RF
Ramirez, 3B
Hoffpauir, 1B
Baker, 2B
Soto, C
Fuld, LF
Zambrano, P
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pre-emptive rum it is!
"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 4, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, I wish I wasn't working tonight's Indianapolis-Louisville game.
Some Effen and pineapple sounds about right for this lineup.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said some “effen” stuff when I saw that lineup.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
Reminds of the lineups Lou ran out in New York last September.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except our post-season fate was already known by then
Ohhhhh…
"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 4, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh to be in that position again.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's What She Said.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no
this will be fine.
Wait. That could be the cold medicine speaking. What day is it again?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yo ho ho
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Sep 4, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lou
keep bradley in the 2 hole
thank you
by jesus christos on Sep 4, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Riot's soooo productive in the top part of the order
Don’cha know?
"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 4, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefty, righty, lefty, righty
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be nice to have a manager who plays the numbers?
Instead of playing his “gut.” Although in Lou’s defense he’s got a lot of gut.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on Sep 4, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ted lilly wants you to vote for him
by jesus christos on Sep 4, 2009 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lilly's competition is LaToya?
This is a joke, right?
by chilango2 on Sep 4, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A contest for the guy with the shortest arms?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be eating wings and drinking beer
Kinda of a last hurrah before fatherhood. Will drink one for all of you.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Sep 4, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Be better if you drank one for each of us
More personal…
"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 4, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, screw that, Worf.
Drink one or all of the following in honor of me:
—A PBR
—Three fingers of Jameson
—A Manhattan
Also, congrats.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any time after Sept. 13
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Sep 4, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God...
Soriano can sit. I believe he’s hurt. He can rest and come back in 2010.
This team is better with a healthy Soriano. Learn to love it.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Sep 4, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 4, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bars near Citi Field?
Anyone know of a good bar close to Citi Field? I am going to the Saturday game and was hoping to catch some of the U of I game immediately after. Thanks
by jlovallo on Sep 4, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally isolated. Nothing within walking distance
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 4, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Jessica: did you watch "A Dog Year" on HBO last night?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would appear
That this is also our First Pitch Thread. Don’t go slowing it down by posting hi-res pictures of scantily-clad women, now.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Sep 4, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok. Oh, Clutch, I got you something
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 4, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Already got some of that
Mixed with the rum, of course…
"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 4, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't gotten any of 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 4, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok then
it’ll do.
How about some scoring early today, Cubs?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try and stop me!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to wonder where your loyalties lie...
…especially given the Mets starting catcher tonight. Hmm…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 4, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still plenty of good seats available!
"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 4, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome just took one :-(
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven't been around (school and FB season heating up) so....
BP puts the Cubs playoff odds at 2.4% too high? too low? just right?
same question for 83.2 projected wins.
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too high and probably just right.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, unfortunately they're both about right.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone knows
It’s 79-83 wins
"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 4, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point I would celebrate an 84th win like it's a playoff berth
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Damn you, Warren Buffett!
I’m sick of your goddam GEICO ads!
"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 4, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so theriot lasted 2 pitches--more patience
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THERIOTS SUCH A GREAT TOP OF THE ORDER GUY
HE CAN SOMETIMES STEAL BASES
by jesus christos on Sep 4, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo GO 4-3
Baker to Hoffpauir – just what we thought we’d see in April
"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 4, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
David Wright is no longer Dark Helmet
"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 4, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Len said he didn't like the fit
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work Z.
Now let’s get some runs!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 pitches on both sides
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WarningTrackPauir
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not unusual
To knock a logo out of place…
"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 4, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Muffin Man
Breaks up the no-no
"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 4, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Muffin Man....
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geo!
single
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two hits?
In a row?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that legal?
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure - as long as it's not a double-tap...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo with a nice hit.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
starting up the fan club again?
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure why not ;-)
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm eating
red licorice. Want some?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yummmmm...
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eww Soto isn't playing regularly?
I’m guessing Lou isn’t familiar with BABIP
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How is BABIP formed??????
"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 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec'ed
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see you digg.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB
Slugger to the plate.
"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 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a single will do just fine Z
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't try to
kill the ball Z. Just hit it.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or walk
It’s as good as a hit…
"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 4, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why yes it is.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs do have a 4-series streak vs. the Mets with a grand slam.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*3 series-streak.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk is okay, too
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Sep 4, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Z K
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
z gets too rampedup at the plate
he should’ve made farmer bob pitch to him; parnell sux
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Following on Gamecast
Did Z get his cuts in?
It looked like two of three of his swings were at strikes.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Sep 4, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he was trying to put it in the upper deck
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's hope Z has another quick inning.
I think the bats will come alive next inning.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they do.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty quiet in here tonight.
I suppose high school sports take some of the posters away.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lots of Rooks of the Year candidates there...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Mets
Blah
"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 4, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shoot 1-0 Mets
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, at least the bases were empty
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta score 1 to win anyways.
might as well get 2 tonight.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
though with this offense sometimes...
you worry about 1 run.
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
by Trey2317 on Sep 4, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. I do have
a feeling tonight they’ll do 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
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's go Cubbies
Dome, Riot, Bradley, Aram, Hoff
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and hopefully more!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 4, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
almost a bunt single for Dome
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by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure, AJ "accidentally" kicked Riot...
"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 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AJ is a puke.
I can’t stand the sight of 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
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would trade Soto for him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wore out his welcome here in SF very quickly
Considering the high price that they paid for him
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Sep 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
2 out single
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Sep 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Milt!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs are only allowed to hit with 2 outs tonight
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sullivan
That was his first home run since Sept 12, 2007 and only the second left handed batter (Prince Fielder being the other) to homer off Zambrano this season.
by jabber811 on Sep 4, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Waited for his pitch and got it
It happens sometimes…
"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 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bobby parnell
no runs through 3. What has happened to our team.
by Ryanocm1 on Sep 4, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our offense's heart and soul
Is hanging out with his wife and newborn
"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 4, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
parnell is the pits
we really need to crush the mail-it-in-mutts
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody listening on the radio?
What’s Ronnie gotta say about the new home of the Mets?
"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 4, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Mets are in my home market
can I still listen on MLB Audio? I know I’m blacked out from MLB TV
by jabber811 on Sep 4, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you can always listen to the audio broadcasts
No radio blackouts, AFAIK
"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 4, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually switch to the audio
after the game to listen to the postgame because MLB TV cuts out right after
by jabber811 on Sep 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Len & Bob
suggesting names for Derrek’s new son. Obvious Lee, Hopeful Lee. They really play off each other well.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob's suggestion, of course
“Bren”
"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 4, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like that name.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Desperate Lee
would sum up the Cubs need for a win tonight
by jabber811 on Sep 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it would
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cut fastball?
"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 4, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stay in that box, Castillo
"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 4, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Z, get out of this
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright's protecting
Does Z have a slider?
"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 4, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Slider missed
High-and-away fastball got a swing, tho.
"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 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHERE IS YOUR COMFORTABLE HELMET NOW WRIGHT?!!?
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really "comfortable"
Just more comfortable when you take a 95 MPH fastball to the noggin.
"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 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Cubs,
Please score this inning.
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
by sue369 on Sep 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
This game thread actually is pretty nice.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We be slow
"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 4, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's OK...it needz moar Cub runs though.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 4, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be an improvement
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Sep 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that would help
At least nobody’s declared the game over.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am looking forward
to heilman’s appearance. he did well against his ex-teammates last saturday
by brian custer on Sep 4, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia answer
Polo Grounds, no? The Giants sure as hell weren’t using 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
by Clutch16 on Sep 4, 2009 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Polo Grounds
It was razed after Shea opened in ’64.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MM BB
"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 4, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's hitting .312 with the Cubs
Not bad for a career .265 hitter
by jabber811 on Sep 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if you wanna
"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 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, a hit with just one out?
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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