Sweepless In Seattle: Cubs Salvage Final Game From Mariners In 13
by Al Yellon on Jun 24, 2010 7:52 PM CDT
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Yes, that headline is a groaner. But hey, how often do the Cubs play in Seattle, anyway? This is only the second time since interleague play began and the first time since 2002. So at the suggestion of BCB'er Vermont Cubs Fan, I'm using that headline for the Cubs' 3-2, 13-inning win over the Mariners; the Cubs actually do have something to be proud of despite yet another low run total.
That's the same number of runs today as the Mariners gave up in their entire six-game winning streak, which the Cubs snapped this afternoon.
And in order to win this game, the Cubs got five innings of three-hit, scoreless innings from the bullpen, including a shutout frame by John Grabow (gasp!) and two-thirds of one from Bob Howry (double gasp!) and Tom Gorzelanny's first career save.
Skip the triple gasping and save it for this weekend, when we might really need it -- going into the Cell with the White Sox riding a nine-game winning streak during which they, too, have gotten outstanding starting pitching.
Ted Lilly had another great outing this afternoon, giving up only one run in six innings and lowering his ERA to 3.28. Ted started the day second-to-last in the NL in run support (only Charlie Morton of the Pirates is behind him), and this game isn't going to help that ranking.
Nevertheless, the Cubs gutted out several late-inning Seattle rallies, including Carlos Marmol getting out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the 10th that he'd pretty much caused himself by walking the first two Mariners hitters of the inning.
And Lou even got a bit animated, coming out and taking his cap off -- something we haven't seen in a couple of years -- to argue a call at third base that replays showed he was clearly wrong about (Chone Figgins' steal in the 10th inning). Maybe Lou had some friends in the stands and he was showing off; it's certainly the most animated any of us has seen him all this season.
[name redacted] made what is likely to be the final appearance of his career against the Cubs as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning; he walked and was stranded. For the series he was 0-for-7 with a pair of walks and his batting average rests at .207. I mention this only because a Seattle-area bar called Norm's is pricing bottles of domestic beer based on [name redacted]'s batting average. They have done this before with other Seattle underperformers such as Richie Sexson and Adrian Beltre. But they have added a new feature to this special this year; if [name redacted]
... spazzes out--storming out of the dugout, bumping an ump, flipping off rival fans, accusing an entire city of hating African-Americans (as he did in Chicago)--in the week leading up to a given Monday, Norm's patty melts, aka the "Milton Meltdown," will be discounted to $5 per sandwich, along with the cheapo brews.
Hasn't happened yet, and may not, and in any case, the Cubs leave Seattle and [name redacted] in the rear-view mirror; it would take a sweep on the South Side, but the Cubs still have a chance at a winning interleague record (currently 7-8). Not only that, but doing so would win them that cup (you know, the one that no one seems to want).
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Milton Bradley, Milton Bradley, Milton Bradley and Milton Bradley
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I should have known you'd say that.
… because you’re such a lover of Batting Practice.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
That's what we should call it this year.
“The Batting Practice Cup”.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 6:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, Al,
you DID say that we could mention Milton Bradley only when the Cubs go to Seattle to play… That was the one get out of jail free card! :-)
Just glad to come away with one. I may have become ill had we been swept by Seattle.
Me too.
And I did get through the entire series without mentioning [name redacted]’s name.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Inspired Title Al, my only problem with it is you set the bar high for yourself halfway through the season.
That melt at $5 a sandwich isn’t much of a deal unless you get a meal.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Whose name? ;-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I do remember that fateful post two months ago
Time to pay the piper, Al.
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jun 24, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
You're just trying to keep him down.
Wasn’t his average going to .210 enough?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
You ever let anyone sides Mrs. C. call you Arthur?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Who? Who? Who? Who?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to spoil Josh's minor league report..
but Brett Jackson is on fire. A home run and a triple and we are only in the 5th inning. Our future looks brighter by the day.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
I noticed that
Thought of tweeting it, but figured that would jinx another cycle.
by Josh Timmers on Jun 24, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
So do you think that the coaching staff was having him work on contact?
It seems like June rolled around and the power numbers came in even bigger numbers than we saw last year.
I thought our future looked bright when it seemed like
Corey Patterson (or Felix Pie) was going to be the center fielder for the next 20 years.
I can’t get too worked up.
How long do you think it will be until he is on the big league roster?
I just hope they don’t rush him.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably as soon as Byrd's or Soriano's contract expires.
(So not for awhile.)
The Cubs won't have that much of a problem
dealing Byrd, but the Cubs really shouldn’t rush Jackson.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
It's going to be alittle bit.
Unless the Cubs trade Marlon Byrd by next year, he won’t be a starter for us until 2012 likely.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
In a pinch-hitting role, at least at the beginning.
I don’t want to see him be a full-time starter immediately.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really not going to hurt him if he did.
I don’t want him just getting PH chances, ala Tyler Colvin. By Sept 2011, he should be fine. He shouldn’t be too overwhelmed, remember he was drafted out of college.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
Certrainly not in a PH role!!
If he’s going to come up, he comes up when he’s ready to play every day, which I think will be September 2011 (to get experience) and he’ll be ready by opening day 2012.
In a complete 180 from last year,
We should keep MB around for awhile. I’ve been impressed by his performance as a Cub.
But he shaved and stuff!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
A couple weeks ago
My dad called me on the phone and asked me why Lou looked like “Santy Claus” out there… he had a few beers in him by then!
Yeah, I've heard that too....made me crack up though it was never a good look for him.
I mean he kept it an even length so it’s scary that he actually put some thought into it. The other day he went with the senior citizen Don Johnson stubble…
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
My response to my dad was:
The Cubs picked some bum out of a dumpster and said “Hey! Manage this team!”
I should add a caviat.
Props to Lou for the first two years but it seems like his heart isn’t in it any more.
Yes, I sadly agree. It's been easy to join in with the Lou bashers here being
most everyone in BCB. I do thank him for the first two years and trying to bring a winner to the team. I hate going too far sometimes with him.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Something's gotta give
Sox can’t win every game (going for 10 in row!! last loss to Cubs I think) and Cubs can’t lose every series and every first game in series (8 straight series-opening losses, I think).
Cubs winning 2 of 3 is very possible given recent trends. I can see Z having a rare good game tomorrow, but he’s disappointed before.
Sox turning it around does give me some hope, tho it may be false hope!! Cubs are gonna have to pitch like Sox and recently, Mariners, to have a chance as their offense continues to sputter due to Lee and (when he’s been in there) Ramirez, mainly.
And our DH’s are hitting well under.100, I think. horrendous.
Who should DH tomorrow?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou Gehrig
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 24, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would take Lou Gehrig over
Theriot
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by hansman1982 on Jun 24, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Who says the Cubs can't lose every series?
I think they have levels of crappiness unexplored yet, lurking in the depths of the ocean until a reckless company comes along to tap into it and starts it leaking uncontrollably…
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
looking into my chrystal ball
I forsee a 20 game losing streak on the horizon for the cubbies…followed by a 57 game winning/hitting streak by Soriano
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by hansman1982 on Jun 25, 2010 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Certainly could happen.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:14 AM CDT up reply actions
You are correct.
The Sox have not lost since the Cubs beat them on the night the Hawks came to Wrigley.
Who should DH? I dunno. Maybe Soriano.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Soriano should.
Which means Lou won’t do it. Instead it’ll be Theriot.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
LOL
God it’s sad I can almost believe that. Sori should be the DH, sounds a very good idea.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Where is the nearest polling place?
I want to put my vote in for this.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I'll second it.
I’d put my money on Lou using Nady one of those days, but I like this outfield better.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I got a couple of patches and decals for my bike in the 70's
by writing to them letters with my Cubs pencil. I hope they still send stuff to kids that write in. I got really excited seeing a bulging envelope with that Cubs logo on it addressed to ME when I was 8.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
A Cubs sweep over the Sox wins "the cup,"
but if the season series ends up tied 3-3, the winner of Sunday’s game would “win” it. Having said that, WHO CARES? I want a sweep because the Cubs need to put a winning streak together. I still haven’t totally lost hope.
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
I second this notion.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I throw the BP Cup into the Gulf of Mexico.
Where it belongs.
by Steven Schweickert on Jun 24, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
FTW!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 24, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh come on that's the 20th time that's been proposed as a joke.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Mind if I swear that I haven't seen it done?
by Steven Schweickert on Jun 25, 2010 7:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I never did either
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions
hmm...I see.
Might have to make you go back and read some sign Jake Fox posts if you can’t keep up.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
You got my vote
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jun 25, 2010 1:33 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Weird thing bout the game today.
The first pitch thread was really the pre game thread.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
That's likely because you kept linking to the pregame thread in the first pitch thread. ;-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Although I see what you mean.
Zeke was in a “picture mood” in the first pitch thread.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
A picture is worth a thousand words...
and a nod’s as good as a wink to a blind horse ;)
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
So close...
Shoulda gone with this instead:
"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
You and your partner tried to keep it up for awhile, but in the end - massive fail.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Tried to talk to SWL about his fail, but he got all shy.
I’m guessing he may have had “performance” problems.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell about the little blue pills... That might help.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jun 25, 2010 1:35 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What if...
(Name Retracted) throws the ball in the stands with 2 outs? Then what does Norm’s do?
Cheap sandwiches, cheap beer,
But you have to sit on a dugout bench that was salvaged from Kingdome for the remainder of the game!
C'mon you guys! Nothing?
Give me a rimshot! Ba-dump-bump-ching! I’ll be here all week, try the veal.
I can hear the crickets :-)
You've been going downhill since you let Mork spin off your series.
How cheap is 5 bucks a melt anyway?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions
I knew I never should have done that shark jump.
That’s why I work in an electronics lab and not a comedy club! :-)
I’m glad I don’t live in Seattle… I could easily put on, say, 20-30 extra pounds with 5 dollar melts.
Well, on the plus side, who else could have pulled off waterskiing in a leather jacket?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
They throw all 2/3 eaten sandwiches out the window.
Same goes for 2/3 consumed beers.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
Hey! I was drinking that!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
We don't have all night, buddy.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I miss Bradley
any chance we can get him back next year?
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Isn't any publicity good publicity?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs win? I should
go shopping more often. ;-)
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
I mowed the lawn
I can’t grow the grass fast enough. Maybe I should mow everyone’s lawn
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Be careful. He leaves purple poop there when he's finished.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I live in an apartment complex.
No lawn for me.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
you will get a lawn
and LIKE IT
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by hansman1982 on Jun 24, 2010 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Zambrano pay you?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank Goodness for K Hill.
Had he not stopped Lou from going out to the mound after the argument, he would have had to take Marmol out without anyone warming up in the pen.
I thought Figgins was out, actually
After seeing the close-close-up replay. But I’ve been wrong before.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
The general impression in the game thread was he was out, too.
I guess it doesn’t really matter anymore since the Cubs won the game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
It was close.
Couldn’t tell at the game, but I saw it on the M’s reply and their announcers seemed to think he may have been out.
by Cubbie Corey on Jun 24, 2010 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he was
I disagree with Al saying Piniella was “clearly” wrong
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 24, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
So do I.
On replays, it didn’t even look close … he was out.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 6:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Thirdeded.
Replays showed him out. I can only think Al saw it differently live and didn’t check the replay.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 6:50 AM CDT up reply actions
lol. Very true.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I haven't been around in a few days
but what does everyone think about Fontenot at SS and theriot at 2B…I was somewhat dumbfounded by that decision.
I guess my thoughts would be
For Castro to have a day off, put Theriot at short and Fontenot at second. At least we won though!
@Fonzie2178
Fontenot plays better short than Theriot
I think it would be better to stick with what worked in the past.
That being said, I’ll reiterate by enjoying the win. Theriot wins in the scrappy category. (that’s BCB talk :-))
He's parlayed scrappy into a multimillion dollar career.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
If "scrappy" means swinging at the first pitch when there are runners on base,
Yeah, he definitely wins that category.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 6:42 AM CDT up reply actions
"scrappy" also means bobbling a ball at SS, double clutching then throwing a dying quail to 1st
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 6:51 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm laughing so hard,
I’m crying…. In all my years of playing and watching baseball, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard the term “dying quail.” Hilarious… but true.
So true.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved Bob's line last night...
Len said something to the effect of “some Mariners fans are cheering for Milton.” Without missing a beat, Bob quickly said “Heh, they haven’t seen enough of him yet.”
Lines like this are what make him so enjoyable.
by kanderber on Jun 24, 2010 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
BB has some of the best lines I have ever heard.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
one of these days I need to post the video of BB
sounding off when Neifi air mailed a throw to home during that nightmarish game with the Braves at Wrigley that soured five feet above a leaping Michael Barrett ..
“PLAY THE GAME!”
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
by cubnational on Jun 24, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Was this the Barrett vs. Zambrano game?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 6:42 AM CDT up reply actions
He's been on the last few nights even more. It's a good thing too cause there hasn't been
a lot else to enjoy.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I would love to be able to say 6 of the Sox wins
were against the Pirates and Nats. But as we haven’t even been able to do that, I can’t say anything. With the impressive sweep of Atlanta on top of it, I’m not optimistic about this weekend.
It never gets to be easy
Uh, we face the Pirates after the Sox.
It’s gonna be a looooooong 6 games.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
And then Cincinnati after that.
Sigh.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 24, 2010 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pirates mastery over Chicago
Did not extend to the White Sox. Have the Sox lost since Kenny Williams said they were open for business? Now they are probably buyers.
"I'd rather hit home runs you don't have to run as hard." -- Dave Kingman
by BucknerKongCardenal on Jun 24, 2010 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice win.
I nearly turned it off when Howry came in, and likely would have if the Cubs hadn’t taken the lead.
By the way, Grabow actually pitched 2 (!) scoreless innings.
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Cubs 1-0 after Lou tirade
I seem to remember it took Lou-exposions to get the team jump started in the past after horrid starts (Z’s smack down of Barrett kinda stole all the attention but there was a Lou meltdown the day before.) Kinda suprised Lou never tried this earlier, even if it is kind cliche.
"I'd rather hit home runs you don't have to run as hard." -- Dave Kingman
by BucknerKongCardenal on Jun 24, 2010 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
If the Cubs can
manage to lose all of the next three series, entirely possible, THEN can the manager be encouraged to resign?
I really still doubt it, but there is something to the sound of “10 games behind”, that has a bite to it.
Sox fans...
are some of the most arrogant SOBs in ALL of sports. If the Cubs don’t win another game the rest of the year, it would make my whole summer if they went to Cellular Field and started that despicable team on a 9 game losing streak to match their winning streak. It would be THE highlight to a seemingly miserable year.
Ron Santo - .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Enough said ! Any more questions ?
I wonder if they will have
the great clips mullet night this weekend. One of the promotions sponsored by that sad sack organization.
by troutfishin on Jun 24, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
"incidentally, Lou was wrong on this one".
actually Lou was right. You seem pretty certain that Figgins was safe but I looked at that replay enough times to see that Figgins was tagged on the lead leg just below the knee before his foot reached the bag. Sorry, but Lou was right.
It's easy when you play with rejects and a fat kid, Rodriguez.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
You mix your Wheaties with your mama's toe jam!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Butt sniffer!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You play ball like a girl!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just "swl language" for I was wrong this time!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 24, 2010 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
can we rec'd all of those?
you’re killing me smalls…
by andyross1219 on Jun 25, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
here in denver during the boston colorado game tonite
The commentators made a comment about how dustin pedroia should play for the cubs cuz his day BA is like 100 points higher than his night BA so just for giggles how bout lilly or silva plus theriot and fukudome for dustin and an A plus or AA prospect pitcher or infielder. could happen prolly won’t but a man can dream (or is it a terrible idea?) Hard to say.
by ghostattackomg on Jun 24, 2010 10:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I would feel sorry for Pedroia if he had to come play for the Cubs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 24, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
if pedroia was on the cubs
we would finally have someone shorter than theriot
by jesus christos on Jun 24, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
But he would actually take a pitch with runners on base!
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, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 5:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah. That would be horrible. Playing away from nor'easters for 50 gazillion dollars.
Poor guy.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 1:09 AM CDT up reply actions
oh come on
Hed fit in alright we need that type of thing and bean town could use that package to hunt down TB and NYY but ya it would be a punch in the groin to him but like I said a man can dream right? Or not this year I guess? Ugh…
by ghostattackomg on Jun 24, 2010 11:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
pedroia
Two HRs a double BB and a hit with 3 RS damn mos def not goin anywhere. shell out the greenbacks ricketts!
by ghostattackomg on Jun 24, 2010 11:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Funny feeling this winning stuff, even if it was a messy win, it sure feels good.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jun 25, 2010 1:44 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I get the same kind of thing sticking a tuna fish sandwich in my pants for a week.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 6:55 AM CDT up reply actions
::runs out of the room, gagging::
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Don't hate on fish, they're central to our economy in the coastal states!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions
o.O
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
That's a little disturbing.
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, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs schmubs...give credit for this win to:
CAPTAIN ACTION! (and his boomerang tossing toady sidekick “Action Boy”)…
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Hey I like that one even more! now that's a backup cutlass!
Sure makes me remember what comics do to everyone. His sidekick looks 16 and has Ahnold Schwarz’s body.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions
You just wait...bet Dan's gonna be creating an alternate recap thread soon
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
ISWYDT
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Let me know if any place around here offers a beer special
for Aramis’ avg. Or better yet, Ted Lilly’s-last I saw he had a .000 avg. Has he gotten a hit yet? I couldn’t watch the last couple of games he played and haven’t been able to find any mention if he has.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Well...
…. Ted’s start yesterday was in an AL park, so he didn’t bat. But no, he doesn’t have a hit. He’s 0-for-19 with 11 strikeouts. He has one walk.
Ted’s not a great hitter. He hit .088 (5-for-57) last year.
The pitcher who had the most AB in a season without getting a hit is — guess what — a Cub. Bob Buhl went 0-for-70 in 1962 (he had one AB for the Braves before being traded to the Cubs). Buhl was one of the worst-hitting pitchers ever; he hit .089 in 857 career at-bats.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Thanks for the info.
I forgot about the DH yesterday. Duh.
My son will be happy. He has been making a point of razzing me about Lilly whenever he gets a chance. He can’t understand why I have a crush on him. He’s been saying things like “Wow, he’s got a no-hitter going all year.” Not that it’s anything embarrassing for a pitcher. I seem to remember him being able to bunt pretty well though. Ramirez on the other hand….I could see doing a beer special for him.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Aramis is back today.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Aramis back and Z versus Peavy today at the Cell. Somehow, this feels like
a recipe for disaster. I just hope Z makes it out of the first inning. If Peavy shuts down the Cubs today the natives will be restless. I can’t wait till this afternoon. Trainwreck starts at 3:00 pm.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 25, 2010 8:19 AM CDT reply actions
Thank god Len and Bob will be the WGN crew broadcasting this weekend.
Worse than the Sox continuing their streak would be to hear Hawk spewing garbage.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions
DADGUMMIT!
That’s bull! YOU’RE BULL!
(agrees)
by Steven Schweickert on Jun 25, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I turned on MLB last night at the gym (always a bad decision)
Of course sox on again. Recap of them hitting the home run and Hawk calling the same tired thing…only this time he said Yes three times orgasmic like. I was punching buttons furiously but the dang tv still showed all of it before the channel switched.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I know Bob and Len are on comcast today
but did not know they were on WGN Sunday.
I don't have WGN info...I just know when they are on WGN america they always alternate
series and opposite the ballpark they play in. Last time I had the horror of listening to Harrelson so I’d be very surprised to see anyone sides Len and Bob there Sunday.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
If you want to hear Cubs' broadcasters for this series...
you’ll want Comcast for Friday, WGN720 radio for Saturday, and WGN for Sunday.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I will be watching them on MLBtv and WGN.
Didn’t want to pay for the radio part in addition so I can’t hear them on Saturday :(
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought MLBtv was WITH audio...?
by Steven Schweickert on Jun 25, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
You have to pay extra to get the radio broadcast as well.
I have the basic package which broadcasts each game with the home team broadcasters. No radio.
Fortunately tomorrow Len and Bob will be broadcasting and I get WGN America as part of my cable package so I’ll get them both days.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Sheesh not tomorrow, today! Friday and Sunday...man. I'm losing it.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm dreading this series
the Sox have been hot ever since they played us at Wrigley….why does that happen? I BEG, PRAY and would sell my basball loving soul for a sweep over the Sox this weekend! GO CUBS….please make us proud, is that too much to ask?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
It is but I'm right with you.
We caught them at the wrong time and let’s just hope we don’t feed their streak. Losing to other teams doesn’t bother me nearly as much.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
That can be arranged, cooliogirl. That can be arranged...
Just sign here…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
He's got some cool fiddles I hear...
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to the game Tues night, do you ballhawk at night? I'll wave down at ya if I see ya...the lefty with a knee brace right?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I do. I also wear my sunglasses at night...
and they’re cheap sunglasses if you prefer ZZ over Corey as I do…
Oh, and it’s not really a knee brace – just one of those little strap thingees right below the knee. But just look for the hefty lefty veteran – think David Wells lite.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
cool
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
you wear your sunglasses at night???
they’ll make you laugh (at them), they’ll make you cry (tears of desperation)
yep. I have some vision issues and sunglasses help.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
The classic eye problem
You can’t see going in to work…
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
....have $10 tickets in the bleachers, ya hoooooo! so excited
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I am not sure
what year it was. But the Cubs were in the same position as the current Sox’s. Either they were close to first or in first. The Sox came into Wrigley and sweeped the Cubs. That sweep runied the year and the Cubs faded.
Just maybe we can return the favor.
Go Cubs!
1999
I vividly remember this series at Wrigley…but I checked baseball reference for the exact numbers: 32-24, 2-games back of 1st on June 11th…then the Sox swept them at Wrigley…then the spiral commenced…they were swept in 4-gamer at SF a few days later; back to .500, and the free fall continued to the loud thud of a 67-95 record.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Thanks
Good job checking that out. Wow eleven years ago. I was thinking ’02 or so. Good for me to recall that. So Yeah me!
Go Cubs!
Oh I had your exact passing thought as well
that wouldn’t it be great to just wreck their take off to a possible solid season…as they did to us back in ’99.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
You know what would be nice?
If the Cubs could win the first game of a series.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
that's all I'm asking for, to win the series, I'd sell my soul for a sweep but I just dont want to lose the series to them.
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I have the funny feeling that the Cubs just might
start turning things around tonight.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jun 25, 2010 10:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You mean this afternoon.
Anyway, I hope you’re right.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
would you mind if I said hello (if you're there and if I saw you) Tues night?
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jun 25, 2010 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
You had me at hello.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
'Maybe Lou had some friends in the stands and he was showing off'
or maybe the game recaps are required to include a gratuitous swipe at Lou even if the Cubs do win and he does show some emotion (as a number of people have been clamoring for because that’s obviously what the great managers do to win games). How about a ‘Lou gets fired countdown’ on the sidebar too? Jeez
by doofus cubs guy on Jun 25, 2010 10:22 AM CDT reply actions
GITERDONEAL!
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
There's going to be a ‘Lou gets fired countdown’ on the sidebar?
GITERDONEAL! Indeed!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Thirdeded.
He was out and I’m glad Lou got upset for once, but it sure doesn’t make up for the rest of the season.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Cripes.
Remind me to explain the concept of a “joke” to you. Even a “lame joke”.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
C'mon Al...you're always gonna have one guy upset with a recap on a blog with this many readers.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
hmm..does that mean what I wanted it to? Don't listen to him lol.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Caption
High-Def Dumb and Blind
I'll go to my grave believing Armando Galarraga tossed the 21st perfect game in MLB history.
Which is which?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 25, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Do both descriptions apply to both people?
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, July 10. Preparation hike up Mount Mansfield in Vermont planned for June 26....
State high point count: 2/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 25, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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