Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 9/9, 11:35 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 9, 2009 2:00 PM CDT
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Hey all.. at work.. but just checking in..
I’d like to plug the most recent fanpost by Dou.. I like the spirit. My take is the cubs have had some fight this year, but it’s been for the last pitch of the WS instead of for the 50,000 pitches that come before it… not seeing the trees for the forest.
Time to yank Gregg. Bad pitching breeds bad pitching. Let’s get him out now.
BTW.. I wrote this before Cedeno's HR.. Lou needs a quicker trigger.
Bad pitching… yes.. but also bad managing. he should know Gregg’s tendencies by now.. dude’s either got or not. AFter two conecutive walks, he doesn’t have it.
by DisCUBbobulated on Sep 9, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Only one more month
Then he’ll be someone else’s problem
by Jody Jody Davis on Sep 9, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't give up nearly as many HR last year (3),
But he did have 9 blown saves.
Yeah, he sucked last year too.
and those 9 blown saves were before he lost the closer's gig
in Mid August. In other words, he could have had a lot more
Pujols goes yard. Shocking.
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
"No way"
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, Milwaukee is just going down without any fight whatsoever!!
They truly are STL bitches.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
It's September
What did you expect the Brewers to do?
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Also shocking - Wainwright pitching a shutout
Funny how much smarter LaRussa looks when Carpenter and Wainwright aren’t injured.
by Jody Jody Davis on Sep 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
lololololololol
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHahahahahahahahahaha
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut him down.
He’s using up innings that would be better served by pitchers that might be able to help us this year and next.
And now Aaron Miles.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
To quote you
We’ve been Aaroned
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
It's kinda like this
"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
Again
how could anyone think that Miles or Gregg wouldn’t get playing time now when Captain Naptime is still our manager?
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
Miles
Surprise! Miles gets a hit!!!!
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
Wow - it must really suck to be Jake Fox right about now
when even Miles gets into the game before you do…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
WAT!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I will never be able to unsee that
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Something about blind squirrels and acorns
applies here.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Miles singles!
In other news, the Earth reverses on its axis.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I'm going outside and checking for a plague of locusts
by Jody Jody Davis on Sep 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It looks like this
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Oh, plague. Nevermind.
"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
That Miles can rake!
Now he can go start another 0 for 19.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Sep 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
"Miles, a rare single for him." - Pirates announcers
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
You know you suck
when you get owned by the Pirates’ announcers
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
probably not that rare for a .174 hiter
to get a rare single against the Pirates
by LT on Sep 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He must be coming out of his slump!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
99% chance of bullshit
which means there’s a 1% chance Miles sits tomorrow
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Now you've got me picturing Miles standing on an empty field
Shouting “Hello? Where is everyone?”
by Jody Jody Davis on Sep 9, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow I go out to pick up lunch
Gregg gives up 3 runs and Miles is batting. Ok he got a hit but I promise not to leave for the rest of the game
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
Get the flounder from Hop Sing's
they deliver to your side of the street don’t they?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Forget the 17 straight losing seasons
Giving up a hit to Miles has to be the absolute low point for Pirates fans.
You ever think that Miles
is just sitting there eating his boogers in the corner when he gets called up to bat?
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
You're confusing him with Berkman.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow?
Brain itch? That’s really up there.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone in the Cubs dugout fell down when he reached first base.l
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
HA!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure, but I think he was untucking his jersey as he ran down to first...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 9, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Y'know, I want to like Dome
but unless he gets really hot the final two weeks of the season. He really hasn’t been all that much better than he was last year.
I think the jury is in on him, and he’s just not that good
yes, really
take a look at his lines. I think most sane people would agree last year was just plain bad. His numbers are not that much better this year. He’s hitting .267 instead of .257, and his OBP is a little higher, but unless he just gets blazing hot to close out the year, he certainly didn’t prove last years numbers were some ridiculous fluke
This year has been way more consistent, even if the number aren't as high as we'd like to see
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He ended last season with a .738 OPS.
He’s currently OPSing .820. So I say again…really?
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
yet he's going to strikeout over 100 times
and he has little speed, so you really can’t use him at the only spot where that OBP is truly effective. He’d better not be our leadoff hitter next year
When he was our leadoff hitter....
we were winning games.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
seems like there are other larger problems that need addressing, I'm ok w/ Dome leadin off
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 9, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't argue with that
I mean, he’ll still find a way to do so, but you really can’t.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Or what?
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
weren't we scoring MORE runs
when he was leading off?
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Nice to see
you too today Alli. Been a while.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
good to see y'all too
was out of town for the last week. felt good to take a break from the cubs and angst of bcb.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Hope you had
a relaxing time while you were gone.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
not so much relaxing
actually. weddings are stressful. :-P my best friend got married on sunday and i went out a week early to help her with errands and stuff. :-)
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
Ah, well that was nice of you.
I’m sure she appreciated your help.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Make no mistake, he's better than our other choices this season
but being the best choice on a decidedly mediocre team doesn’t get me all that excited.
I’d rather see better options coming into next season
Name one.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Speed in the leadoff spot is overrated.
Kosuke’s a pretty smart baserunner, which is just as good. And OBP of any kind is effective at the top of the order.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
Are you high?
You sound like a mad man!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He needs to convince his personal hitting coach to stick around for the full season, methinks.
"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 jeeze. Man!
(Channeling my inner Ron for when ludicrous things take place in front of me.)
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
Cubs win!
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
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
FLY IT!!!!!!!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs Win!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
my new favorite. Arrrr!!!
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 9, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs win!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
"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 you just step in
Or are you autobot Drew?
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
just stepped in
for a thread I knew wouldn’t be utterly filled with rot and angst.
"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 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I know what you mean
My knee-jerk defense of Lou had a lot of bile rising in my throat today.
Apparently, Lou should be fired for even letting Gregg or Miles play…sigh.
Anyway, back to work.
Later
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
Drew, I did the full 9 innings of PBP today.
You are my mentor.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
you have done well, my young apprentice.
soon you too will be a full sabre-wielding Magician.
"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 9, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi Drew.
We’ve missed you.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
I've missed you too.
Just not everyone. So, back to not commenting I go…
"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 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
:(
Shane! Come back!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
The really awful ones are gone, y'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
only
till the next loss.
"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 9, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
It was pretty mellow in the GTs during the Mets debacles, too. I guess a lot of people have cashed this season in, and are looking forward to calling for Cutler to be benched.
"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'll be sure to stay away from those blogs then.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's actually been kinda nice lately
I’ve been wondering if a lot of those guys have given up beating it into our skulls that they’re not good.
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't check in on Friday
it’s my wife’s birthday. But perhaps I’ll be able to pay attention on Saturday.
"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 9, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay!
I’ll bring pulled pork and chips if someone can bring buns and plates!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be watching
my Hawkeyes…sorry.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Playing Iowa State this weekend.
Trust me, we got the tougher instate rival taken care of already in UNI.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
How'd that work for ya? :D
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
You're alive!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
last time I checked.
"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 9, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
DRRREEWWWWWW.
Its effing lonely here without you. I miss your scent. I miss your musk. Please come back.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
We need you.
Hell, I need you. I’m a mess without ya. I miss you so damn much. I miss being with you. I miss being near you! I miss your laugh! I miss – I miss your scent. I miss your musk. When this all gets sorted out, I think you and me should get an apartment together.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
flattery will get you nowhere.
"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 9, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry...
… fell asleep to anchorman last night.
I’m in a glass case of emotion here.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
aaron miles has Cubs power?
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
Bite your tongue
"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
biting
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 9, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Where's Bill Murray?
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
I was just going to ask 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
Here you go!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bill Murray with the broom.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain
the woman, on the other hand…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Image works for me - and I mean that literally and figuratively.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
I see the naked woman
with the “W” flag.
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 see the naked woman
flag?
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
by BleedsbluinMI on Sep 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
actually it's a blue "w"
maybe hit refresh will work?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
You'll shut your mouth cupcake
if you knew what was good for ya
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
And with that, I’m outta here!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Good game, everyone!
Later all!
"I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart."
-Anne Frank-
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Sep 9, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Peace!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
until next time
stay thirsty
for more Cub wins
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
A win is a win. I still much prefer them!
Some people say the glass is half empty, some say half full. I say, are you going to drink that?
Alright folks
Everyone have a good rest of the day! Later!
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by Craig in South Bend on Sep 9, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
bye Craig.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Cubs 2010 Schedule Released
I was able to find this already posted if anyone is interested >>>
http://www.itsalongstory.com/Cubs_2010_Schedule.jpg
I think it’s a favorable schedule, and I’m pretty optimistic!!!
Hmm... somebody should make a t-shirt out of this one.
But who could manage such a feat? Who, I wonder, who??? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
there could be 40 rain outs with a schedule like that!
…LOL!!
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
That first road trip worries me...
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
by DKT on Sep 9, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Just checking in after a spate of meetings and "work"! WORK! (Where's Maynard C. Krebbs when you need him?)
Looks like you all did a great job bringing home the “W”. I just noted that the Cubs added insult to injury today. With this loss, the Pirates were officially eliminated from the NL Wild Card race.
So wait until next year Buccos!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
Nice sweep for the Cubs!
But I have to ask, How is Gregg not in Lou’s doghouse?
Miles gets to play and Fox does not on sub day. Yet Gregg is still run out there.
I don’t think there is to big of a lead to pitch Gregg.
I would rather see Heilman at this point.
He is a VETERAN
I mean what do you want him to do ? Play those silly kids from Iowa who might give up runs ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 9, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
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