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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks at Phoenix, Saturday 4/3, 3:10 CT

Set a good tone in your tuneup, Randy.

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huh? Am I FIRST?

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's a first!

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

lookx like it


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

hi eths

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

howdy


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

massive BCB fail - this was a reply to a comment about 100 or so down


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

a BCB version of terrets?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tourette approves


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

that too

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Randy!

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Apr 3, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions  

love that Randy

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can I get a...

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Except that was a little too big.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we need the overflow thread now

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

.

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Apr 3, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's...huge.

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

TW...oh never mind...

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Apr 3, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Size matters?


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

No matter what they say

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHat's up???

I’m here! And I just got my tickets! I’m walking around holding this envelope wherever I go. Cubs on WGN today…

by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 3, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just finished my draft so now I am here

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

here na

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

How's your gut?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

fat but thats a different story

it is on and off pain, just kinda creeps up then is gone after 15-20 minutes

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sucks

Get any drugs for 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 Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope, and cannot even take asprin for the pain

only got an acid relief pill

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Totally sucks :/

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

rest and good eating will make it better

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

i cant seem to feel full eating pudding and jello alone lol

bought some Ensure to make sure i get all the protein etc needed

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

feeling better?

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes but no

make sense?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks to you both for your concern

it is mych appreciated. BCB is like a family, last season many here helped me thru quitting smoking, which will be one full year this coming May

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

woo hoo...2 1/2 for me

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is it?

Are you going to share?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmmmm

can i have some?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

soft easy to digest is ok

does red velvet cake count?

its up and down at times, but could always be worse

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've never really liked red velvet cake

Don’t know why – there’s always seemed to be something “off” with the mouth-feel

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot Dome Lee Rami Byrd Sori Fonty Robinson Wells

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

OH WOW

Theriot strikes out. One down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Len talking about attendance

for ST said the Cubs continue to be the most popular team. Wonder if azjazzman heard that?

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

probably not

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's not important at all

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

AT ALL.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome grounds out to second

Two down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Quick some drugs to keep us happy


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

People calling Theriot Castro blocker..

do we start calling Dome Colvin blocker?

The journey is the reward!

by wicubfan on Apr 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be Soriano

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Satellite feed is a bit choppy :/

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

So were out ABs in the 1st...

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Apr 3, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee K's

1,2,3 to end the top of the first.

Blahhhh.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Enright

Wasn’t he Rock Hudson’s sidekick on that cop show?

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup Sgt. Enright

Thought he looked like Ken Frailing. I’m hopeless.

But Ms St. James in that 49ers top, worth watching.

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

FO7 H

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano makes the catch in the warning track

Jackson just misses a homer. One away.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't tell eric hanna

“Blue Jays Sign Adam Lind To Four-Year Deal With Three Additional Options”

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

one of the options is

getting traded to the Cubs, no?

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't it always?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

What were the options?

Metallic pink paint job? Rear seat warmers?


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

He hopped !!! How fitting on Easter...


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez makes the catch in foul territory

Two down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob's kid is the backup catcher today

He sounds nervous about 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 Apr 3, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Posted?

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Apr 3, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

WGN TV

listed Robinson is hitting eighth. Not saying he is, just what was posted/listed.

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

He is

Michael Brenly is his backup

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

when did we acquire MB?

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

we have them all over the Cubs world

in fact i have a brother who is Matthew B. Coyle

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

We've had him for a couple of years

He’s played A ball last year

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh OK. I didn't realize he was in Cubs A ball

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

He'll probably be in TN to start the year

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Upton flies out to center

Caught by Byrd

1,2,3 to end the inning.
Scoreless after one.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Wells thinks it's good to be Randy after 3 up and 3 down...


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Yo. Whaddup, all?

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Sup.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

hi Em

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chillin'

Like Bob Dylan

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

6 up 6 down


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Rami

Wuz robbed

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

you bet

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Robbery!

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Diving catch by Conor Jackson

Ramirez is out. 1 down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Are they allowed to do that? One down


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's

a fat little tub of goo, eh?

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

awwww, hes so cute

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I dined on that in Korea once - it was a soup filled with ocean offal

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Byrd high flyout

to first baseman Laroche. 2 down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

An out, most foul


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thou art wise

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano strikes out swinging

9 up, 9 down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

To end the top of the second.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have to go

take my car to the shop for a new water pump.
Go Cubbies!!!!

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2010 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Can you grab some White Castle on the way back?

Thanks, man

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

how were those cinnamon rolls

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Frickin' delicious

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

any left?

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup

I made two batches – one is being devoured by the GF’s family as I type

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is no

White Castle in Alaska. Maybe a white igloo or something in Prudhoe Bay…….

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here you go


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou's yappin'

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions  

La Roche grounds out to...first?

Lee shovels to Wells. One Down.

And Mark Reynolds gets a double to left.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Bye-bye perfect game

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

he is saving it for the reg season

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Young flies out to left center

Byrd makes the catch, one down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Two down**

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice throw to 3rd to hold the runner, too

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now if Nandy nabbed that ball... oh never mind...


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

AW MAN

Too old to run the bases at Wrigley on April 18….

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou's telling Bob that his kid's gonna get 4-5 innings of work :D

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

would be neat

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wells issues a walk.

Blah. 2 on, 2 down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Wells strikes out Snyder to end the inning

Scoreless after two.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Randy routs Snyder to end inning with a strike outting


"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Randy Wells routs Snyder for the strike out to end the inning

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot singles

AND breaks his bat. One on, no outs.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

He's a baaaaad man

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Ball dudes"?

“Dudettes”? Sheesh, Bob

"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 Apr 3, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

dooby dooby doo


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mmmm...hit and run

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Hit and run!

Robinson pokes a liner to right, Fontenot gets to third.

2 on, no outs.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions  

i think he would have used it more

if the hitters could have executed better last season doing so, JMHO

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

ISTR Dome blowing a few of them last year

Leading to even more CSes for Castro Blocker

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly my point

plus MB didnt help the hit and run rate at all since too often he was watchig pitches

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac bunt by Wells

2 men in scoring position

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by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

was a beaut of a bunt as well

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was Randy's bunt


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Like the good ol times

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would be nice

to score a run or two here.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

sure would

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

and did

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

from your lips to Cubbie ears!

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Got one :)

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot infield RBI single

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Hit up the middle, scores LBR

And bobbled as well.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's no used to seeing it from that angle

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did you notice that Fontenot almost tripped over home


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

would we be surprised if he did? ;-)

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

it is a high plate for a munchkin like Fonty

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

An uphill climb


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

kinda like a short wall for Fuld?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was funny :)

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

It comes up halfway to his knees

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who else was gonna do it?

Soto? Sori? Bradley?

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think Zambrano should try and lead the CUbs in SB this season

he is slimmer, but so is Geo, so it could be a race between them

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bet he was ahead in TOOTBLANs too

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm certain

I think Geo led the team in GIDP, though

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

hush your mouth!

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

grounders inbetween depressed pirates?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

S'truth

Even with limited playing time – he was awful

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah but that was then and this is now :-D

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was also in much worse shape

2010 Geo > 2009 Geo would be my thinking

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope so

Couldn’t get much worse, unless he changed his name to Miles

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Riot waiting to get picked off

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh

drives. me. insane.

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good scramble to take 2nd on the sac fly, tho

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sac fly by Dome

scores Robinson, theriot goes to second.

Cubs lead 2-0

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot

failed attempt at a tootblan

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

heh.

see above

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wild pitch

Lee walks, Theriot to 3rd.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey all

I missed gamethreads

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi Tim

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good day sir

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

hi me?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timbits

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by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

ahh so i am doughy?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Canadian

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

dont eat those!

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

but maaaaah

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Enright == Human Rain Delay

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya Hoo

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

E7?

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

err - E9, rather

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Upton couldn't see the ball

Ramirez gets the RBI single.

3-0 lead.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rami! woot

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

robbed last at bat and gifted this one :)

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

its key to winning!

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice hustle, MB

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Fruitless, but still...

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's just good to see MB hustle

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Byrd grounds out to right

Mid 3rd, Cubs lead 3-0.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Tardive Dykinesia?

Sounds like an enemy of Dr. Who.

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

when is the new one on

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know

BBC America was advertising it, though

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Castro Blocker gives way to Actual Castro

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Enright grounds out 4-3.

One down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

oops

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

thank god for Stove Top Stuffing

need something to fill up the stomach without spice and cannot be meat.

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Conor Jackson HBP

One out, One on.

Jackson out of the game.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

That's gonna leave a mark

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len mentioned ADAM LIND!!!

GETITDONEJIM!

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh NOES!!!1!!!! we won't have a shot until 2018!!!!111111111

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

until we trade for ADAMLIND!!!!!!!!1111111111111!!

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOT LOUD ENOUGH - YOU FAIL!!!!!!111!!11!11!!!!!!!


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

can you imagine what happens on BCB when

ADAMLIND IS TRADED TO THE CUBS1

FIXTHECRASHAL

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wells walks Stephen Drew

2 on, one down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone else happy to see a Red C on the hat

not that ugly a$$ one they have been wearing

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

And no racing stripes down the brim

’Bout time

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

but these damn jerseys i could do without

and I like the blue alts

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

lets hear it for the blue alts! yay

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOT

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too

But those underam stripes are hideous

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

hehhehuhheh he said "racing stripes"

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by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

My husband just

ordered one of those BP hats they had been wearing.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

The one with the over-ear features?

Why?

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like it should be worn by a NASCAR pit crew

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

sorry Sue, but have to agree

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

still my bud i hope

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Need a DP 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

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Except he's leaving crap too far up in the zone

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice throw

and a lot of time waiting for the runner at home

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Liner to center

Center fielder makes a great throw to get the runner at the plate

2 down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Brandon Guyer(sp?)

at center field.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guyer threw him out by a myler

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

A pun is the lowest form of humor

If you didn’t think of it first

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I eat them


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want to eat here

but I doubt it is approved by my Dr

Heart Attack Grill

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a nice play at the plate...


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

3B coach did a turrible job there

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice send

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Looked like it

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

4-3 to end the inning.

Cubs lead 3-0 after three.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

While the throw beat him badly.....

Was the tag applied timely? I dunno……

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by BeerCub on Apr 3, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

He almost slid under it

Robinson’s gotta learn to aim for the knees

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I’m thinking if this game counted, there would be more griping about that tag.

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by BeerCub on Apr 3, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

If all else fails, kneecap the runner ???


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know that

But just the same, that ended up being a lot cloer than it should have been. Robinson should have been standing in the baseline with the ball.

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by BeerCub on Apr 3, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think he realized how much time he had

Wells should have been yelling at him about it

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano flies out to right

One down.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot pops out. 2 down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Ryan O'Malley

What a game that was

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Robinson flies out to center

3 up 3 down, Cubs lead 3-0 at the middle of the 4th.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey

Bob Vorwald was in Hundley’s camp with me last year. So what, right?

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Apr 3, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Who got more SBs?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stolen bases?

We weren’t allowed to steal. Had we been, him easy.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Apr 3, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

FO7 NH

Lookin’ at Adduci, it’s about that time

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Reynolds flies out to left

Caught by Adducci, one down

Adducci in for soriano, DJ LaMahieu in for Fonty.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

DJ LaMaWho?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I saw him play in the College World Series a while back

Also from the bayou.

Do I smell some Bayou Bias?

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok so its LaMaWheaux?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats what he said

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by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

bless you!

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hendry loves him some Cajuns

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

6-3, two down

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Infield hit by Johnson.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob's humor

Is in mid-season form

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Woo-hoo Castro!

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Snyder grounds out to short

6-3 to end the inning.

Cubs lead 3-0 after four.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

And that'll do it for Wells

A little trouble in the 3rd, but pretty good overall

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eating time

BRB.

A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!

by Azul Cachorro on Apr 3, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot Watcher makes the strong throw for the out

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

it seems that Castro has yet to learn theRiot double-clutch

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by LAcarl519 on Apr 3, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

very true

he needs more seasoning

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

or the

arm that doesn’t throw well

by timh815 on Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

nor has he proven to be a MLB starter

something Theriot has done and gets little credit for on BCB.

I am not saying Theriot is the best SS ever, dont twist my words, just saying Theriot has produced in MLB and Castro needs to still. I am hoping both succeed that is the best case scenario

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

He double-clutched

With the glove there

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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

but at least he has the arm to make up for it :-)

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by LAcarl519 on Apr 3, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weird, huh?

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

ahhh Nady has shaved the beard

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions  

It's even weaker 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 Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

no its a goatee now

he is no longer Capt Weak Beard

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

when does the Hawks beard growing thing start

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

for me?

it has lol

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

your hair too

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

it needs a cut

another week or two and it will go from being hair to a helmet

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wells done?


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Ha-vier" Nady, Len

Not “Zavier”

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

"Czar-VER" is correct Bavarian - it is a common name here


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by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's actually

Eck-ZAY-Vyer

"If I wasn't in our band I'd hate us, just to be cool." -Daniel Johns

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 3, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice one, Castro!

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya hoo

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

lol!

"I mean, if we can’t take Colvin after the spring he’s had, something is wrong," == Lou

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Starlin is a darlin'


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@Twitter as @brommmietze

by eths on Apr 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Castro didn't Fidel around on that hit

"...to the home of the brave, the land of the free, and the dooooooooormat of the National League." -Steve Goodman

by LAcarl519 on Apr 3, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

nice triple for Castro

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by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh-oh Overflow

"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 Apr 3, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

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