First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Friday 7/16, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 16, 2010 1:15 PM CDT
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Pitch well Ted!!!
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'm making buttermilk biscuits
"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
Yeah, well I just got
done cleaning melted candy that my husband left in his pocket off the dryer drum. I am not happy.
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
heh, I left gum in a shirt pocket and it got all over the dryer drum and a couple of my wifes sweaters and blouses from...
BANANA REPUBLIC and THE LIMITED.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well at least it was
all his clothes in the dryer and I’m not rewashing them either.
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
Canned Air makes perfect gum remover when you spray it upside down.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not gum. Candy will
wash out.
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
CUBS. CUBS.
CUBS.
(Said the Fan outside the park on September 27, 2004)
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
to make sure .. 1-2-3
TWIRL.
Compliments of Cooliogirl and I .. we are 3-1 so far on this ..
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Great catch Sori!!!!!!
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
pretty tough to do with your eyes closed
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Not sure that was a diving catch...
Maybe a falling catch
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
where's bob?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Watching Michael play ball.
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
someone in last night's thread said his daughter is getting married (not to him) this weekend
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
his daughter's website...
http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/index.php It’s a legit link…I got it off Brenly’s sporting news profile.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
On vacation for a couple days..
Watching his son play in Daytona.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
Those of you with Directv...
they are having a free preview for extra innings. go to channel 665 for the game
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
This isn't fair to all the people who have paid the full price to watch the games all year long.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
the way the cubs have been playing they should send us a check for watching them
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 16, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
722 for me...
"I'll tell you what's helped me my entire life. I look at baseball as a game. It's something where people can go out, enjoy and have fun. Nothing more." - Harry Caray
Comcast also is showing the free preview
Channel 462 for Comcast
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
That is the Comcast channel.
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
Would love to see Ted have a great game.
Even if the Cubs can’t keep Ted, at least we will get more back if he can be on today.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Why did they switch Aramis and Byrd?
I know aram had a great game yesterday but its .209 vs. .315….wth…
dont look at season stats
with Ramirez look at his last 10 days…
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
Isn't he batting close to .400 in July?
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
yea .388 or something
i get riding the hot hand but….the 5 spot is just as much of an rbi spot as the 4th in many ways
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 16, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
ok then why the complaint...
each of them should do equally as well in both spots…
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
im not entirely convinced
but i confess that’s not due to all that much logic besides that i’ve been burned by watching aram in the 4spot all season
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 16, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh the old jilted lover argument...
and part of that is due to injuries – we got burned by Aram in all the spots he was put in…here’s to him not sucking at the plate today…as long as his swing and approach look good I dont care if he is 0-4 or 6-6…just so long as he doesnt look injured.
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
why do the catcher & pitcher have to meet after two pitches?
Pitcher doesn’t know signs??
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
probably got a sign confused
or Soto knows something that Lilly doesnt…unlikely, yes but possible if Lord Voldemort has been messing with the world
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
I was talking about the team with P on their caps
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
oh...
I am at work and have no clue what is going on in the game…please remove Cubbie names and insert with appropriate Phillies names….
Sipping the Kool-Aid since 1982 - Kinda
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
How does everyone feel about Friday afternoon games for the Cubs?
This has been discussed with Giants fans and we wish the Giants would play Friday afternoon games.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
it's a no brainer when kids are out of school and weather is warm
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Agreed
We wished the Giants would play more day games, because even in the middle of summer the weather is cold at night for the games. Even at the new ballpark.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Which it isn't in SF
Well, sometimes. But not often.
"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
Just did a facebook search for Eric Hanna and got 97 results.
You know your disinterested in the Cubs when…
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
just look for the one that says:
THIS IS THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ERICHANNA! WE SHOULD TRADE FONTENOE FOR DUNN AND PUJOLS. WE DON’T NEED MUCH HELP AT FIRST BUT DEREK LEE HASN’T BEEN THAT GOOD AT THE PLATE THIS YEAR . WE COULD ADD PUJOLS AND DUNN AND GET MORE OFFENSE FOR SCORNG RUNS. GETITDONEJIM!!
Off topic
Where’s Bob?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
In Florida, watching his kid play baseball
"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
Michael
isn’t playing with the Chiefs anymore?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
With Daytona 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
I guess
with the Cubs play so far this year, I’ve just been really out of the loop. I actually think this is my first comment on a gamethread all year
Does this make me a bad person?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He's on a vision quest.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
a. gross
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I really wonder that that feels when you slow dance with her.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
but they'd be under those sweaty flaps....behind the cheesy back jam in the creases.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Mmm - cheese and jam
"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
There are small woodland creatures dead in those folds, I'd expect
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
Be very, very happy.
"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
Even my standards aren't that low
And I have low standards.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
just picture the opposite of this....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy christ I didn't need to see that.
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
Dear sweet lord
I should have known better than to get into a gross photo contest with SWL.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
It's like a land war in Asia
"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
Knife to a gunfight
Only I’ve got a plastic knife and he’s got a rocket launcher
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to hit the first one with a 2x4 wrapped in barb-wire.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
easier on the eyes
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
We got a hit!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Hiya,
Kinda boring so far.
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
Unmute 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
Get your hands out of your pants and turn the volume up
Geez
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
For old times sake the Cubs decided to score no runs
As Ted’s “going away present”,
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
where's
he goin?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully nowhere.
I was glad to see his name excluded from the trade rumors. Doesn’t mean much but it made me feel better.
I thought
I heard something like the Mets were looking at him
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 1:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
lotsa trade rumors out there.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
Levine: #Cubs According to Bruce Levine, the #Tigers, #Twins, #Mets and #Dodgers are among the teams interested in Ted Lilly
"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
Well, since they did put up 12 yesterday...the whole offense does need a breather.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
They never score runs the day after an explosively offensive game
This is par for the course.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
explosively offensive games are usually followed up by...
regular offensive games.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Breathe from the diaphragm.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
What do you guys think
of Joey Votto’s comments following the All-Star Game? I was kind of surprised there was no fanpost/shot on the issue.
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 2:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
There was. You must have missed it.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
There was one
It was sad, pathetic, had a lousy beat and was impossible to dance to. I only gave it four poops.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
"You dropped the bomb on me"
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
think of the combination possiblities.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I listen to either "Push It" by Salt n' Peppa or "Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen....
depending on what I had for dinner.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
There was at least one
And the follow-up was that he may have been joking. Byrd said that Votto was the dude he hung out with the most at the ASG.
"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
Have you seen that anyplace besides the secondhand Sully tweet?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The whole story has got a secondhand feel to it
The most damning stuff was written by a guy who doesn’t like Votto.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I guess that's no lol
I believe you
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
no, but I'll take Joey Votto in our lineup in a heartbeat
he can’t be any worse than Z after 4 earned runs
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
I thought
that might have been the case. It seemed a little over the top when he said “I don’t like the Cubs”. I’d expect that from a Cardinal but ….
also doesn’t Jason Werth know the NHL playoffs are over?
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
You can tweet us, just don't taze us - Len Kasper
Bro - Bob Brenly
by JMG1984 on Jul 16, 2010 2:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
crap
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
It was tweeted yesterday from paul sullivan that
Byrd thought Votto was kidding and had talked to him during the game.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, if there is one thing Votto is known for, it's his good natured sense of humor.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Dinosaurs don't like change or technology.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
FIRSTONERUNWONTWINTHISGAMETWSS!
"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
How good a ride did Colvin give that one?
"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
...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Please Cubs score. This
thread is getting way out of hand.
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
The Cubs can't score again...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 2:09 PM CDT reply actions
The old NES games were aggravating in a very awesome way
We wouldn’t have AVGN without them.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
"Nintendo hard"
"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
Angry Video Game Nerd is a god
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Those rascally chipmunks.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
"Deal with it"
(Insert sunglasses gif here)
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe the Cubs are getting shut out by a guy with a 6.00 ERA!!!!!
This kind of stuff rarely happens, a 9 run inning is soon to happen!
What you 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
What? if Lilly pitches well but the Cubs don't score, they lose the game?
That’s very perceptive and earns a grunt from Len.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
F***ing Game Threads, how do they work?
"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
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