Fukudome, Cubs Win Series From Athletics With Walkoff Single
by Al Yellon on Jun 17, 2010 5:27 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs had only their third walkoff win of the season today (the other two were both in extra innings, April 26 vs. the Nationals and May 17 vs. the Rockies).
Kosuke Fukudome, the subject of trade rumors to the Red Sox posted earlier today, singled in the winning run with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Cubs beat the Athletics 3-2, winning a series for the first time in three weeks; the win boosted their interleague record to 5-4 and they have now won three of their last four games, allowing only four runs in the three victories. Let's for now forget about the A's nine-run outburst Tuesday night; in general, Cubs pitching has been outstanding for the last several days.
Thus, I'll skip the complaints about Lou's bizarre use of his bench today, his non-lifting of Randy Wells after he had thrown about 700 pitches in the seventh inning (an inning he likely shouldn't even have started; the Cubs now lead the major leagues in pitcher starts of over 120 pitches with seven) -- OK, so it wasn't that many, it only seemed like that many.
But I'm not going to mention any of that, because the complaint department is closed!
Actually, this was the biggest game of the year for the Cubs if they are to maintain any hopes of contending -- and they remained 6.5 games behind the Reds, who also won this afternoon. Randy Wells got past his first-inning problems and scattered three hits through the first four innings until he was touched for a run in the fifth. The Cubs had taken a 1-0 lead on Jeff Baker's HR in the first, but should have scored more -- they had the bases loaded with one out, only to see Alfonso Soriano strike out and Geovany Soto hit into a force play.
There it stayed until the seventh, when Wells should probably have been pulled; he was well over 100 pitches coming into that inning. Mark Ellis' HR gave the A's the lead, and two outs later, Wells walked Rajai Davis. Lou trudged out, and we were sure that Andrew Cashner would get the call to face Conor Jackson. Nope -- Lou trudged back. Wells finally got Jackson to pop up.
The Cubs manufactured a run in the eighth when Bob Geren did his Lou impression and mismanaged his lineup. Not used to NL double-switches, he called for closer Andrew Bailey to face Xavier Nady with the bases loaded and one out. Nady hit a sac fly to tie the game, and Bailey got out of the inning by striking out Soriano.
Bailey threw only ten pitches. Why Geren didn't double-switch, say, Jackson out of the game and bring in Ryan Sweeney -- who wound up batting for Bailey anyway -- is beyond me. Glad he did it, because that forced him to remove Bailey for Sweeney, who singled off Cashner -- yet another weird Lou move; why wasn't Carlos Marmol in the game in the ninth inning of a tie game at home? Marmol, finally summoned, got out of the jam.
Jerry Blevins replaced Bailey; the name may not sound familiar to you, but Blevins started in the Cubs farm system. He was a 17th-round pick in 2004, and traded to the A's in 2007 (with Rob Bowen) for Jason Kendall. He couldn't throw strikes today; he walked Geovany Soto on a couple of close pitches; after a sac and an intentional pass, he walked Ryan Theriot.
Think about that. That's only the fourth walk Theriot has drawn in 164 plate appearances since May 1. But it set up Fukudome's heroics and the win.
Weird managing on both sides; gorgeous sunshine, low humidity and a gentle breeze; and a Cubs victory. They still have a long way to go before any real "contention" can be discussed -- but this week has seen some of the best baseball all season. Keep up the good work this weekend vs. the Angels.
Via tweet from Carrie, the Cubs are close to signing first-round pick Hayden Simpson (pending a physical); he'll be at Wrigley Field this weekend from what I hear, and an official signing announcement could come on Saturday.
Finally, many of you may have seen this photo when I sent it via TwitPic earlier today, but I thought another look at the Ryan Theriot fishing bobblehead was called for, especially after his key walk in the ninth inning:
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CUBS WIN! HOLY COW!
Two game winning streak and three out of four! Woo-hoo! Now let’s go beat the Angels!
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
We win the next two series
And I might have tiny faith in this season.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
by Unique on Jun 17, 2010 5:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
My take...
It looked to me that Fukudome’s game winning hit would have been a double play ball if the A’s had been playing the infield back.
But a win is a win.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
If that's the biggest complaint by the end of the day, it's been a good one.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Charles Barkley would say...
“Theriot has gone fishin’!” Is that the meaning of Theriot’s bobblehead doll? Is that the Cubs fate?
That should have been used on his basketball show. Right before Ernie's neato-stat of the night.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not bad.
That Juicy Fruit logo on the whole thing just cracks me up….and that’s all my lawyer allows me to say about it. That and Juicy Fruit is a fine product that everyone should enjoy.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
@Al Yellon
I find it strange that Theriot has his first bobblehead in something other than a Cubs uniform. The Cubs logo on the hat might as well be John Deere. He looks more like a Cubs fan than a Cub. Makes you wonder how committed he is to the Cubs, who have done so much for him. I also wonder if any other MLB players have a bobblehead of themselves in something other than the team uniform, as the first MLB bobblehead.
i think youre reading too much into it
by jesus christos on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely. It's just a toy giveaway.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 18, 2010 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
And I think it’s a cool idea.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Edelweiss pops in at night occasionally and his comments always mystify me.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 18, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I also don't get the "@"
I mean, I know what he’s doing, but I don’t know why that’s necessary – it’s quite easy to see what comment a post is in reply to.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 18, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, yes and no.
If the reply is way down the page, sometimes it’s difficult. It’s not necessary all the time, but sometimes it’s helpful.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Looks cool lol
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by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 18, 2010 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions
This entire "baseball-players-doing-nothing-baseball-related" bobblehead thing
mystifies me.
But bobbleheads, in general, have always been lost on me.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
bobblehead FAIL
Come visit me inside Wrigley along the Addison side mezzanine fence straight up from 1st base.
by section229beer on Jun 17, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
hey, it gets the job done
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
I'm content with the title,
Especially after that fiasco in the recap thread on Monday.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, I believe the word "fracas" would be a better description.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Fracas.
Good word. Could have called this game “The Fukudome Fracas”.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
This title is fine IMO.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah Lou! You should come up with a better title...I think he deserves a refund of the subscription price.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome's the MAN!
I’ll be sad if he gets traded, but it’s understandable if he does
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
why would you be sad?
Despite today’s hit, Kosuke Fukudome has been one of the worst signings of Hendry’s tenure.
Maybe his good day today can get some teams interested in him.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Tis true. With how much Lou seems to like playing Nady, and Colvin hitting well...
not much room left for poor old Dome. He’s gonna need more before other teams want that contract. Still a nice day.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, it's not 'poor old Dome'
Unless it’s April, Fukudome has never been that good.
Actually LOU'S the MAN
It was his brilliant personnel management, subbing Fuku for Baker that ultimately led to victory!
HAIL PINIELLA!!
Hello, TJ11.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
There can't be two of them
Can there?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 17, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
thank god...I mean, you bet!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 17, 2010 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Not unless TJ11 hacked JFCubFan's account.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
j/k, by the way.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I was being serious!
It appears TJ has done a great job poisoning BCB with so many false accolades that all praise appears superficially false now.
Okay, I believe you now.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I would think with Ryan's history of swinging too early, Lou called him over before he batted in the 9th,
and read him the Riot act first.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
shouldn't that read...
The Riot act?
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
Ya know, I work my fingers to the bone for you guys, and this is what i get...
ok sob criticize it if you want…I’m sure the joke could be better!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
wow asterisks before and after make something bold...cool.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
aww, SET, didn't mean to make you sob :-(
at least you got an asterisk thrill out of it … lol!
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
I never remember those instructions after I read them lol
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
either way that's funny
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
i thought the riot act was
“though shall not walk, though shall maximize scrappiness by displaying as little skill as possible”
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Jun 18, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's hope he learns before his series in St. Louis starting tomorrow.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
And the DH in the NL moves closer to reality...
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lol
I’m sure hoping the A’s get it together ….they didn’t look very impressive and start the series with Carp. Pretty cool beating the no hitter dude today.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the second time this homestand...
… the Cubs faced a pitcher who once threw a perfect game.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
We played well against both
Buehrle was just ON that day. Still got a good amount of hits off of him, but typical Cubs, not with RISP
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
That and Braden isn't that great of a pitcher.
From his career stats of course.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on Jun 18, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
It would be nice if anyone worried about that facing Z.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
How many baserunners did Houston get that day?
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Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure which day you mean. ...You can't mean for his no hitter...
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I meant for his no-hitter.
Not his perfect game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well Z got that against Milwaukee...
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh crap did you mean Buerhle?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Z's no-no was against Houston IN Milwaukee
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." --Dave Barry
Yeah, that game.
How many baserunners did Houston have in that game?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
2 baserunners
BB and HBP
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." --Dave Barry
Ah how quickly I forget.
Hurricane Ike forced them to play in Milwaukee, that’s right. Says here in yahoo sports he faced 28 batters BTW Vermont.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I watched that game on TV. Can't believe I forgot Houston was playing.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You're getting senile in your old age. ;-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ain't that da truth.
Who are you again?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
Who are you? Who am I? We may never know.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
think of it this way, once you reach this stage
You get a new girl every night for a wife
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL, that's true, but it's just not right.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know how long Lowell's contract is for?
If he can play 1B next year and we can trade Lee, it’d be a nice set up for 2012 off season for Gonzalez or Pujols
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Cubs getting Pujols in the offseason
is something we can dream about… just don’t ever see it happening
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Until he signs the inevitable extension with St. Louis
I can dream
And who knows, maybe Hoff will start hitting lights out, be the next Pujols at age 30
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Man I'm sure gonna be following that living in the land of the self proclaimed most knowledgeable fans.
There’s been quiet talk out of the media that Mozalek ( I never seem to look up that spelling) is not willing to spend market value or even close to it on Pujols. So unless they shed salary next year, after signing Holliday I don’t see the formula working out…unless of course that’s all bs. Pujols will earn the largest contract for an OF, and St. Louis is going to have to hugely expand their payroll or dump salary to resign him next year (he has an option for 2011 which I think is a guaranteed lock they will pick up)
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoot not OF but position player is what I meant.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Why criticize the A’s manager for not double switching when Lou did the same thing with Marmol. He came in to get two outs in the ninth and then was removed for a PH in the bottom half. If the Cubs had not scored to win, Marmol was out of the game rather than being able to go back out for the 10th.
Lou must have known we'd win in the bottom of the 9th
Duh! XD
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Well, because they are the Oakland announcers
They don’t really give a crap that Lou couldn’t manage his way out of a paper bag
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jun 17, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Geren may have not understood the double switch.
I don’t think Mike Sciosia will make the same mistake.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
Lol...no he won't. I'm sure playing for the Dodgers all those years have him familiar.
Nice to have Lilly and Silva pitching for us in this series.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Well would you look at that? A lefty CAN hit off another lefty!! Thank you, Kosuke!!!
by braziliancubsfan on Jun 17, 2010 7:14 PM CDT reply actions
I expect to see Lou bald tomorrow.
First Colvin, now Dome???? Cue the pulling-out of hair.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Btw Vermont, don't look up the stats for Z's no hitter...got depressed looking at Lee and Rami's stats that day.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
After Colvin did last night, that's two games in a row. Lou must be getting conniptions.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
See my above comment about Lou going bald.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I did, they posted at the same time for me with my comment.
which makes me feel sorry for you that we were thinking the same thing lol
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by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
Do you typically jinx people like that?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm I'm not sure. My ex would probably say so.
I was just saying having the same thought process as me could be dangerous…
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I should have noticed your above comments re: Zambrano no-hitter.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone take part in the Cubs graduation ceremony, or did anyone else notice it?
what perchance were the graduates allowed to do?
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
There were about 200 of them. They walked around the warning track.
That was about it. The whole thing lasted about 15 minutes.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
What age were the graduates?
When I mentioned it to my son, he thought it sounded kinda dumb and wasn’t interested. I think calling it a “parade” turned him off. He thought it might be more for kindergarten or 8th graders than H.S.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
The ones I saw looked HS age, some college age.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Well, he had his chance. I offered.
For those interested- they are having another one on June 29th. Dang-we are out of town.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
I gave up after Wells gave up that HR
in the 7th (? I think) and decided to be productive instead.
Figures I’d actually follow through on my “give up” during one of the only exciting wins of the year. This team is very annoying.
Also, its funny how when Lou’s dumb moves “work” (today, 2007, 2008) no one cries for his head. He’s been doing the same things that have irritated so many this year the WHOLE time he’s managed the Cubs. Meh. I guess even baseball fans are "monday morning quarterbacks) too.
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
Um I have been after Lou's "dumb moves"
for two years. Ask poor Al as he has been sitting next to me for a few dozen games in that time.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 17, 2010 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You and me both
I’ve been railing against some of his habits for years now. Its just amusing that when they “work” everyone makes an effort to NOT say anything.
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
Because we're happy the Cubs won.
The moves were still inexplicable. But today, the complaint department is closed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Cracks me up how that has limited the number of comments for this thread.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I was composing an I hate Ryan Theriot email in my head
while he was up in the 9th inning. I was assuming he was going to get out. Only b/c he actually walked was that email not sent.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
You send emails from your head?
The ISP servers wanting to charge us for use will not be amused. And actually, I think most fans have been right with you in your thoughts.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I get it
its just one of those strange pieces of human nature that I find amusing.
:-P
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
Good for you chilango!
Don’t think that qualifies as trolling at all.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey chilango...you think there's any substance behind the spanish goalie gf hubbub?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not trolling at all.
Congrats to Mexico. Now to get USA a win against Slovenia tomorrow morning!
Open question: should I create a FanShot for that game?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't hurt. Worse that happens is its empty. Pretty sure no effect from that lol.
I can’t watch the game myself I doubt, but I’ll be rooting for them for sure. Might be a good thing I’ll miss the beehives going in my ears.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll miss it too.
At my workplace, we’re hoping to rig up a live stream (I know a good website to do this from) and watch the game in between job duties.
Go USA!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw a post on FB that linked to an app that would filter out the bees
sorry to be so vague… I’m not following the WC
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
I’d join but I’ll be enjoying the game at the Tilted Kilt.
by AzCubfan24 on Jun 17, 2010 10:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll try to set it up
So that the FanShot is a link, and the link is directly to a live stream of the match.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Just make sure the live stream is not of the shady kind
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It usually is not.
Though it occasionally craps out on me at work.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2010 6:05 AM CDT up reply actions
German Live stream (not shady):
or
I hope they haven’t blacked out the USA
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
"Shady" was a reference to the legality of the stream, not the quality of reception
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Slim sez hez alwayz legal, yo.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 18, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Tomorrow morning, GO USA!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It's gonna a long day here
13:30 Munich time
16:00 Munich time
20:20 Munich time
20:30 Munich time
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Indeed.
And thanks to work and a family movie night, I’ll have to watch the matches on Saturday!!!!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 18, 2010 6:07 AM CDT up reply actions
All these flags remind me of Busch Gardens!
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
Hey, Chilango,
What’s the word on July 23rd?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Marlon Byrd
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
by mikegncb34 on Jun 17, 2010 11:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thank goodness
for a series win. It appears the Cubs will have to win despite of Lou. I just wish this team would consistently hit for a stretch and see what type of win loss record they could muster.
Beat the Angels this weekend.
Was that one inch away from the ledge?
If so grab Allie. It sure was a great win…two great wins in a row is very surprising.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet the purple suit helps pick up the babes.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
uh
no.
and i’m trying not to be pissed about being called a ledge jumper. i quit watching a game figuring i’d seen it before and b/c i had something else to do with an hour.
good lordy.
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
they are doing it in fun
I doubt SET or Worf would ever consider you a ledge jumper :)
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 17, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Never.
She’s a nice lady…that was referring to Worf up on the clock tower mostly. I was including allie only cause she seemed upset today about the team. sorry if that hurt her feelings, wasn’t intended.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
And while I am sure that Allie is enough to make any man want to break his vows
I am indeed happily married and was just trying to put the image of the purple, lecherous dinosaur in your heads
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Bunting foibles
Why did Lee let Ellis’ bunt roll foul? If the other team gives you an out, TAKE it! Why bunt with Castro to bring up Hill? Of course, why IBB Hill?
Ah, still a great day to be at the park. I think that this might be the latest in the year that I’ve gotten to my first game at Wrigley Field ever.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2010 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
IBB Hill ... to get to...?
I can’t figure it out, either.
Ni hao ma?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Wo ye hen hao, xiexie.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Why didn't you tell me you were going to be there today?
I would have stopped by your seat.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Because I forgot the bleacher ticket holders can move around!
Sorry . . . I’ll let you know the next time!
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2010 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Al,
I’m going to two games in July aside from the one in the bleachers.
Do you want to know where I’m sitting for both games? I’ll be in Wrigley on July 17 against the Phillies and July 23 against the Cardinals.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay,
I’ll let you know a few days before the Philadelphia game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Preparing to hike to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, June 12....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 17, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: there is a building a few miles north of your seats
With a huge letter B on it. Any idea what that is? I don’t remember seeing it before (but it’s been a while since I’ve been in the upper deck, too.)
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2010 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's essentially down what would be the extended LF line . . .not sure how far
Looks to be 100’ tall or so.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting.
I’ll check around. Not familiar with that area. Will let you know if I find out.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Bridgeview Bank
It’s on Broadway and Lawrence and is about a mile and a half north of Wrigley.
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by mykalmorgan on Jun 17, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet you had a lot of company with less attendance. We haven't had a drop like some other teams,
but the season sure has had an effect on it.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
You're probably right
Last year I thought I wasn’t at many . . . this year, I’d have gone in April or May, but when I had time and the weather was decent, the team wasn’t…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 17, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
by Cubbiegoon on Jun 17, 2010 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
Celebrating Bundy style always makes me think of him doing fantasy two girls scenes while he “watches and takes pictures”.I think that show would be better remembered if it had run a few years less.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 17, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had my way, Ed O'Neill would have won an Emmy award
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
So is Lou
slowly but surely turning into Dusty Baker? He may end up running the starters into the ground.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Great win today. Let's go for 3 in a row. :D
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Today is a wonderful day for a win streak, lets win 20...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Al, since Wed. when you asked if I was on board for turning this thing around starting tonight-
they have done just that! :)
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Great win, left for class
with the Cubs trailing 2-1 in the 7th based on what I’ve seen so far this season, I was confident they’d lose. Made my day.
A few complaints: the Cubs needed to get more than one run in the first. Soriano struck out on a nasty change-up that I really can’t fault him for. Soto, like an idiot (or Theriot) decided to swing at the first pitch and grounded out. It is exactly dumb stuff like this that puts him in Lou’s dog-house and puts Hill in the lineups more and more. Braden had been a little wild to that point, work the count, and get a good pitch to hit.
Kudos to Theriot for drawing a walk, but his other at-bats, especially the first two were quite poor. Castro led off the second with a hard hit double to the gap, was advanced to third by a decent Wells Sac-Bunt only to be stranded by the top of the order. Theriot saw what, 4 pitches, 3 strikes and a foul? Terrible at-bat, swung at a ball about 2 feet out of the zone for strike 3, and this is our leadoff man. The Cubs should’ve scored there second run in that inning and very well could have scored three or four by the second inning and maybe even chased Braden from the game.
But at least they won.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
I apologize for the complaints...
…despite the fact that you clearly stated AL that the complaint department was closed, I couldn’t help myself. Yesterday was my birthday and I really wanted a Cubs WIN, and got it, couldn’t have been happier with the result. That and the Celtics losing, so that KG can finally shut his washed-up-trash-talking mouth.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Happy Belated Birthday Trip!
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
Hey, happy birthday.
And again — no worries about the complaints. The department closes on days the Cubs win.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Thanks fellas,
now let’s sweep the Angels.
On a side note, I attended an Angels game in May while visiting L.A. I had a great time, beautiful ballpark, great amenities, very fan-friendly. Surprisingly inexpensive as well. Like the way they play the game too, they killed the A’s that night 12-5. But, they are very beatable and have been inconsistent this season.
I’m going to the game Sunday, going with my Dad for Father’s day, killer seats behind the plate, looking forward to it, hopefully the weather holds up. Last game I went to this season it was about 40 degrees and we lost to the Astros in extras after Demp and Marmol fell apart late, needless to say that one was not fun fun, also had to purchase a $50 dollar Cubs blanket because my girlfriend didn’t dress appropriately, despite my warnings.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
Is Lou doing okay after a LH got a walkoff hit off a LHP
Great game, keep that going.
Theriot got a walk, must have been a horse race of importance somewhere.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on Jun 18, 2010 11:26 AM CDT reply actions
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