Ramirez HR Leads Cubs To Second Straight Win Over Phillies
by Al Yellon on Jul 16, 2010 4:38 PM CDT
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PrintThis message is for anyone who is involved. Whatever you've done with the Chicago Cubs from the first half -- and replaced them with this group -- leave the original bunch wherever they are, because we like these players better.
Here's what Aramis Ramirez has done since returning from the disabled list: .358/.388/.765 (1.143 OPS) in 72 plate appearances, with six doubles, a triple, six home runs, 16 runs scored and 15 RBI in 17 games. His eighth-inning home run off Phillies reliever Ryan Madson was the game-winner; the Cubs won their second straight over Philadelphia 4-3, in the fastest game of the year, two hours and 12 minutes on a hot, breezy day with the game time temperature reported at 90. In so doing they raised their record in one-run games to 12-20 -- still pretty bad -- and won their first one-run game since the 13-inning, 3-2 win over the Mariners on June 24, more than three weeks ago.
We have been told by Lou Piniella over and over that "if only the hitters would get going, good things would happen." Maybe this is it. Ramirez has been the one constant in Cubs batting orders for the last several years, even more so than Derrek Lee; Alfonso Soriano has carried the team at times, but it's been the consistent hitting of Ramirez that has been winning games for the Cubs since he was acquired in 2003.
He's obviously healthy now and in a hitting zone -- that's an amazing torrid stretch that, if it continues, could carry this team for a while. They are still quite far behind the Reds -- but who knows what will happen over the next week? If any miracle is to begin, right now, with the team at home and playing well against a weakened Phillies club, is the time to do it.
The other star of today's game was Ted Lilly, who was again being scouted by multiple teams. He retired the first ten batters he faced before Shane Victorino smashed a ball deep into the left-center field bleachers. Then Ted, who still does not have a hit this season (0-for-26), worked an 0-2 count into a bases-loaded walk (only the sixth walk of his 274-plate appearance career) and flung the bat away like he does this sort of thing all the time. The RBI base on balls tied the game at one.
Ted struck out ten, but after a pair of K's in the sixth, he walked Jayson Werth on four pitches. He must have been angry at himself for doing that, because Ryan Howard then hit a ball off the top of the Batter's Eye Lounge in center field for a 3-1 Philly lead. Fortunately, the Cubs had a nearly matching inning of their own -- a two-out double by A-Ram followed by a game-tying homer from Marlon Byrd.
So kudos to Ted -- and what do you do now? He's not going to be traded any time soon; expect him to make his next start on Wednesday against the Astros. The Cubs are obviously going to move parts that they can (Mike Fontenot? Xavier Nady? Kosuke Fukudome? Those would seem the most likely to me), while still holding out hope of a miracle.
Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol (17th save) also deserve credit today for fine relief appearances; Marmol struck out the side in the ninth, giving the staff 14 strikeouts and Marmol a close third place on the staff with 81 K's in 42.2 innings (right behind Randy Wells with 83). The 81 K's rank him 26th in the National League; the next-ranked pitcher who has thrown exclusively in relief in the NL is Tyler Clippard of the Nationals, who ranks 61st and has 58 K's -- in nine more innings than Marmol.
There's a long way to go before we can seriously talk about "contention". But if the Cubs keep up the way they've played the last two days... who knows?
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Good win, won't jump off the ledge yet.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Damn it. Why do these guys keep F**king with my heart?
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
How long have you been a Cubs fan?
If it has been a long time, you know the answer to that question already…….
I've been a Cubs fan for a long time and I dont know the answer to that question, seriously.
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
55 years my friend...
and yes, I know the answer… ;)
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
tell me!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
The guy who wrote that was a Cub fan
"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 think both of them were
John Prine helped write that critical final verse (Prince tells the story about that verse in concerts) and Prine helped make sure the mail was delivered in Chicago in the late 1960’s.
And Goodman not only wrote “Go Cubs, Go,” he also wrote my favorite song about being a Cubs fan, “A Dying Cubs Fan’s Last Request.” I’m going to make my wife play it at my funeral.
Wow - serious meaning shifting typo - "Prine" not "Prince"
Talk about two singers at the opposite ends of the spectrum…..except perhaps for illegal smiles.
I believe it was Steve Goodman who wrote that verse.
Coe refers to him before he sings the verse.
"I f***ing hate the Eagles, man!" - The Dude
These last 2 games have been excellent, but I just can't get too excited yet.
I’ll wait until we sniff the .500 mark and are 6 or 5 games back before I start to get really excited. However, I’m certainly not complaining…keep this up Cubs. And like you said, who knows what can happen. Baseball is a wacky game. Plenty of season still left to start a run.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." -- Alvin Dark
I keep saying it.
Sorry Al, but Aramis is fucking back. Don’t sell Jim, don’t sell.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 16, 2010 4:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Slow starts are one thing...
but we needed this Aram in June, not mid-July. You can argue that DeLee and Aram hitting even .250 with average power numbers would have put the Cubs close to the .500 mark. But they are largely responsible for putting the Cubs in that huge hole. But no arguments with the “new” offense. Keep it going and keep the W’s coming…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
Never say never
If they can get to within 5 maybe 5 1/2 games by the deadline, they have a shot.
"Brant Brown...DROPS THE BALL!!!!"
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 16, 2010 4:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
you want them to break your heart nice and rough don't you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Always
what fun is it otherwise?
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 16, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The Ike Turner Special.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
the usual, please
"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
none of us would be here if we couldnt take it nice and rough :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say we couldnt take it..
I ask if that’s what he wanted.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
sort of the same thing, IMO, if that's what it takes to be a Cubs fan then that's what we want
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's hope the Reds and Cardinals lose tonight
and take 1 out of the 2 rest against the Phillies before we get too excited. I want to see this team swing well for a long, prolonged time before we get excited.
Maybe next year is finally our year.
The Redz and WHO now?
Do they play baseball?
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
NFL team, I thought
Used to play their home games in Chicago.
"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
When did the Bears move out?
I don’t remember hearing that. ;-)
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see them coming back.
30-40 gets them 70 wins. But whether you believe their is hope or not… Isn’t it fun to just see them win a few! Two enjoyable games in a row have been far and few between.
"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 Jul 16, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Just got home - firing up MLB.TV now
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
good luck. mine had no audio.
then BCB went out… then I decided it was time to go out and spend an hour on the trails…
Up to the top of the 2nd - NexDef is working, good quality video & audio - I'm happy
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
well at least I can't jinx the W
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Rammy doin work
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Sure is. Looks so good out there doing what he always has.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
This is fun
but we should not let it kid ourselves that we can get back into contention. If a good offer comes for Lilly before his next start, we need to take it.
+1
Let’s not think about getting back into contention, let’s just let it happen.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
But it has to be a GOOD offer
If it doesn’t knock off Hendry’s socks, forget it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly right.
If we don’t get the proverbial “offer we can’t refuse”, we may as well offer Lee and Lilly arb and roll with this team again next year, before getting something like $65M in salary relief for 2012.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
It was only about 3 months ago when I said...
I have a baaaaaaaaaad feeling about this.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Or more CAPS. either way.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yes please
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
i have a feeling thats going to happen
damn it
by jesus christos on Jul 16, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey JC
Don’t be damning people after a nice day like today.
"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
There's no way any such deal is going to be made before Wednesday.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
So sayeth the Deep Goat
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I believe you
I was just using a hypothetical. I actually think Hendry will hold Lilly until nearer the July 31 deadline when more offers from desperate teams (hopefully) will come in.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 16, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed, and...
… that’s why a run right now to get to within 4-5 games by then (which is certainly possible) would make such a decision very difficult.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Why?
Is Jim Hendry waiting to see how the team performs for the next week or so?
Maybe next year is finally our year.
Why not?
Time is on our side on this one. We are not going anywhere in a hurry, unlike the teams that want to acquire a part. As it gets closer to the deadline, and options dry up, teams get more desperate (we should keep an eye on their options though, if we do have a good offer). We have no reason to be eager. If we don’t get a deal for Ted done before the deadline, we have the arb with compensation route.
"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
I guess Ramirez is the most valuable player on this team
As he goes, the team seems to go. Witness last year, when he was out of the lineup, and witness the first half of this year.
In light of that, he probably is underpaid.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
I would have guessed the he was team MVP
any of the past 5 years. Wouldn’t you? He has been rock solid for some time, before this year.
"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
No doubt
I guess I never quite realized how much his prolonged absence (literally and figuratively) meant to the team.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet more than half of the comments
between today and tomorrow will be…’Don’t be fooled….this team still doesn’t have a chance". And to that I say the eloquent and fitting…Duh. Thanks for the words though.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
I hope but fear a lot of Cubs fans
are hoping this team does tank, to make a “fire sale” cut and dried.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what's coming.
Win tomorrow, the next day and posts will mushroom.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
seems like its been the opposite
fanposts on do you believe in miracles, a lot of positive sentiment in this post as well
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 16, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad to see it.
I don’t think positive thoughts after a win have to mean mindless enthusiasm, whether they win or lose after a win. Even if you do think they will lose, there’s little reason as a fan to me to chide someone for hoping that a winning streak happens.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont disagree
i just think a large portion of the board severely underestimates how optimistic the board is as a whole
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 17, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice win today.
Listened to it on the way from O’Hare to where I’m staying in Dundee.
I expected the game to end before I got here.
Anyway, I’m ready for tomorrow! Does anyone want to stop by and visit at all? I’m going by myself, I only got one ticket for tomorrow’s game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Hope you have a great time, Vermont. I would love to see the Cubs win the series with you there.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh, nit-pick
I expected the game to end just after I got to Dundee.
It was a quick game.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Where are you sitting?
What day(s) are you planning to be in the bleachers?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm with you (and BCB'er Allie) in the bleachers on July 21.
Tomorrow, I’m in Section 233, Row 17, Seat 3.
And I’ve got an extra ticket to Cubs-Cardinals on July 23. Any takers?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
July 21 being the Wednesday game (series finale) against the Astros at Wrigley.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Man I wish I could do that.
That would be a blast.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Contact me at my email address if interested (it's listed on my profile).
Seat is Section 202, Row 31, Seat 9 or 10.
I’ll communicate price to you then, but I will give it to you for face value.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 17, 2010 5:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait!
:-)
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
Hey I'm comin from East Ohio to go to that game.
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees the day we win it all!
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 17, 2010 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Welcome to Chicago!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If my math is right
Marmol is averaging a rather scary 17.496 Ks/9 this season.
Glad he’s on our side.
That would be a record, if he does it all year.
He has also now faced 183 batters this year and struck out 81 of them. That’s 44.3% of all batters he has faced, which would also be a record.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Again, if my math is right...
Even during his (arguably) signature 2008 season, the only one where he had 100 Ks, he ‘only’ averaged 11.74 Ks/9
And while he is averaging 6.048 BB/9 so far this season, he has only given up 3 BB in the last 8.2 innings, covering 8 appearances.
by Cubbiefaithful on Jul 16, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He was a beast out there today. Struck out the side.
As usual, at his best throwing the slider with little to no disguise. Here it is , try to hit it. They absolutely couldn’t.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard the ninth on the radio on the way from O'Hare.
Pat described the pitches to Werth as being “unhittable”.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I'm sorry you didn't see it.
It was complete domination. I hope you get a chance to see him tomorrow and this weekend in Cub victories though!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I usually don't get the chance to see many Cubs games.
Even listening to Pat and Ron on the radio is an improvement over following the games on MLB Gameday.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish I could have heard them today.
Hollandsworth and Len did fine but hearing Ron enjoy a come from behind victory is pretty special.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What???? Todd Hollandsworth?
BB still in Florida?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
He will be for the entire series.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
yep.
I wish they had gotten Moreland to do the whole series myself. Todd is…fine but a little bland to me.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
it ain't over
till you’re mathematically eliminated. GO CUBS!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
49-22 The Rest of the Way
That would give the Cubs a 90-72 record. Uh, 49-22 the rest of the way isn’t too likely, but it’s mathematically possible. Realistically, I’d like to see 41-30 for the balance of the season to finish at 82-80.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
To go 49-22....
… you’d first need to run off about 8 or 9 in a row, to cut that .690 percentage down to about .640 or so.
Let’s hope these two are the start of such a run.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Is this where Drew tells me that this is mathematically possible?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
No
It’s where I tell you it is.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm lost now...let's start over with Act 2.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
The team has 2 wins and only 19 to go to tie their winning streak record
or have I already mentioned this?
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
semantics
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you an anti-semantic?
;-)
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
I've heard there was some of those out there where you live.
get my…..meaning lol
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Stupid twits can be found every where
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
no, I wholeheartedly support The People's Front of Judea...
But NOT the Judean People’s Front, the Judean Popular People’s Front, or the Campaign for a Free Galilee.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a problem then
Because I’m a huge supporter of the Judean People’s Front.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
SPLITTER!!!!!!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
We must struggle against the common enemy.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
And I support the Judean Popular People's Front.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Whatever happened to the Popular Front?
"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
He's over there.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
SPLITTER!!!!!
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 16, 2010 8:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What about the Judean Moaist Front?
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Moaist?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
no
mathematics.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 16, 2010 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad baseball isn't played with calculators then...
because this team isn’t going to the playoffs.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Prove it!
Unlikely yes, impossible no.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
I don't have to prove it...
this team will.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
How about going over .500?
How about being respectable this year, and knocking some good teams down a notch? How about taking the season series from the Cards?
Do we have to go straight from Depressive to Manic here?
"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
No.
and I don’t see where I’ve said anything of the sort. I’m only saying this team won’t make the playoffs. Is that ‘manic’?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I was talking about the whole scene here
I did reply to your message, but my thoughts kind of built up as I read to this point.
I agree that your expectation is, um, realistic…
"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
we'll see.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 16, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching highlights on MLBN.
Chris Rose makes my skin crawl. When did he join MLBN?
by DMCub on Jul 16, 2010 5:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
At least you don't have Steve Berthiaume.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously this is speculation
And of course Aram’s bat is critical to this team’s success, but I’ve noticed they’ve done better with Zambrano around as well….That coupled with the rumors that he’s been a problem this year makes me wonder…
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
Don't you mean
“they’ve done better without Zambrano around”?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
lol...
Thought you meant him pitching in the minors helped for a little while there.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing today.
Does make you wonder.
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 keep waiting for the first Cub to be traded.
I’m guessing Nady goes first, Lilly in the next week or so, Then I’m going to guess a package deal with Lee or Fukudome.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
That would be Jim Hendry's opus.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah this would be Hendry's Opus
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at that mayn's eyes.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
He always was happy when you didn't notice the schnoz first.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a sissy.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Billy and the Boingers FOREVER!
I love their hit single, “Let’s Run Over Lionel Richie With A Tank.”
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
"U-Stink-But-I-♥-U"
I had the single.
"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
Cool!
I had several of their strip collections but never got that particular one with the record in it. I did love their Christmas repetoire of “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus so I blew him away” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Headbanger”. Only Breathed could have come up with "Hari Kari for Barry (Manilow).
It was such a shame he got disappointed with the world and didn’t think he could write parodies of it anymore. I’ve seen his recent children books and while I do hope they bring joy to kids…It’s a shame his talent got lost.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Which means you are in possession
Of one of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) Bloom County strip of all time. Steve Dallas is in court, losing yet another case and trying to think of a more rewarding career. Before he hits on ‘heavy metal band manager’, he thinks to himself, “I could pimp.”
I have been known to quote him during particularly crappy workdays.
"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
Him failing to pick up ladies
as a supposed gigalo always made me laugh. Combine that with Opus trying innocently to woo them and both those two scenarios just made me crack up everytime. I can always hope he gets the itch to start it again after writing childrens’ books for awhile. The world could use some of his(mostly) innocent satire in it. There’s been many a day when I’d feel better sitting in the dandelion patch to regroup.
I fondly remember their Star Trek group leaving on adventures in the wheelchair…“I left the tri-corder on `The Wild, Chunky, Spunky Planet of Mary Lou Retton Clones.’” “Spock, you are SUCH a putz.”
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahh the classics, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Avatar provided courtesy of AndrewJStone.
It's a shame they don't really air this special anymore.
Bloom county is great.
"I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand; he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. I kill with my heart."
by windycitywarrior on Jul 16, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lee probably isn't going anywhere.
If the Cubs can move Fukudome and get another team to take the whole contract, that would solve a lot of issues and get some real payroll flexibility for next year.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
please, Theriot first
"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
NO! Don't bat him leadoff!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs win back to back games? Are we in a parallel universe???
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Makes sense
We’ve already had the Agonizer applied to us.
/geek
by Cubbiefaithful on Jul 16, 2010 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
KHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
"Klingon bastards...you killed my son!!!"
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
Oops...sorry worf
Ron Santo - 8,143 ABs, .277 BA; 342 HR; 1331 RBI = NO Hall of Fame?
Brooks Robinson - 10,654 ABs, .267 BA; 268 HR; 1357 RBI = Hall of Fame.
Any more questions ?
lol
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Bob Howry is bad again..
So maybe we went to the universe we originated from. Must have switched sometime after the 08 season.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
It doesn't matter what universe you're in
Howry is not good
It never gets to be easy
by chitownhawkeye on Jul 16, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
When AZ cuts you this year,
that’s when Hendry should listen.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yabbut Howry was bad in '08 while the Cubs were good.
I’d take that tradeoff.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
my mind is not able to
process this argument. Probably will see a SWL graphic about it soon.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Howry was bad last night
Actually, since he’s been with the Cubs again, he’s been much better than I anticipated.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
the tragedy of low expectations, NBF
"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
Until his explosion last night
Wasn’t he sitting on a near-1 ERA since rejoining the Cubs?
"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
his whip was still bad
most of the hits he surrendered werent bombs this time
by jesus christos on Jul 16, 2010 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
How does he do with chains?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He's turning into Sori
In how he continually waves at the same slider that breaks outside EVERY TIME!
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be great if Lou could learn to, like, make a lineup?
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
something better has happened
Aram has started to rake
"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
We won 4-3?
What in the hell is going on?
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 16, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
A comeback!
Timely hitting and good pitching…who’d a thunk it?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Every team has outliers during the season.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
We have a chance to win every single game...all 162.
And so do all the other teams.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
.....
…..
Yeah. Thought you were gonna put another wager on it.. ;-)
Maybe next year is finally our year.
what would you care to wager?
$?
pink slips?
custom picture of the loser in a pose of the winners choice in a tasteful frame?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Big gulps are pretty hard to trade from Cali.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you been hacked by BLou?
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Great game today.
I really, really, really love Marlon Byrd.
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
Look at his guns....
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Sori looks so weak.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me guess...
This is a before and after picture for the Bowflex…
Roberto Duran to Sugar Ray Leonard - No Mas... No Mas...
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Hicks: That's it, man. Game over, man. Game over, what the **** are we supposed to now, huh, what are we gonna do?
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"Why people, who have not committed any punishable offense, listen to Country and Western music is absolutely beyond me" - John Cleese
Is this Byrd's "Just stay out of my way" look?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
It was nice and breezy in SRO. A fun day at the ballpark.
Although, the ushers didn’t keep control of the beer line, so it got a bit congested. But a great time was had by all, except the two Phillies fans who stood next to me for the last two innings. But I think even they enjoyed being at Wrigley Field today.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
SRO???? Seriously, Al couldn't find room for you in the bleachers? ;)
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Al only allows people into the bleachers who have purchased tickets @ or above what season ticket holders have to pay...
it’s only fair. I trust you understand.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 16, 2010 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
not true....we paid $10 and he allowed us in...he even autographed my copy of Cubs by the Numbers, haha
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Shame on you.
messing up a perfectly good rant.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
glad you had a good time and they won
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, missed seeing you in the ballpark after seeing you on the street with bh earlier this month...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
we were in left center, caught a ball too, it was thrown to us tho
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
cryptic
bh? Bob Howry?
"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
what, it takes so long to type ballhawk?
(imagine in Jewish mother voice)
"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
"I said OKAY, MA! Oy!"
(…imagine son’s response – think “Howard” from Big Bang Theory)
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
LOL
Perfect reference. THAT is a Jewish mother on steroids.
"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
BH = Bra in German, so TWSS
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jul 17, 2010 8:55 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks. A truly great day at the ballpark.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
by waiting4cubs on Jul 16, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
A good time was had by all.
The Phillies fans left happy, thanks to yet another Cubs win.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldnt say Howard hit a HR
To me it looked more like Lilly throwing the ball off his bat all the way to deep center like only Ted can.
Tomorrow will always be better.... unless it isnt.
by Zy Toro Young on Jul 16, 2010 6:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Damn
This place is a lot more fun after a couple nice wins against a good team.
More of this.
"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
Especially with me in Wrigley tomorrow.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
If they win tomorrow, you will have to come back every day.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Can't.
I need to get to downtown at some point.
Oh wait, I know what you will say….
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You can do that all day Sunday.
Sunday is a night game.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Actually, you could say that to two other people.
I was talking to some guys at LGA post-security, and both of them are going to tomorrow’s game. They weren’t even traveling together—one of them was on my flight and one headed out on an earlier flight—but both guys are going tomorrow.
The one who came out to Chicago before me on the earlier flight is going with a group of guys he knows from college.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Might be some Phillies fans.
There are a lot of them in Chicago this weekend.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
No, they're Cubs fans.
Both of them had Cubs gear on when I spoke to them.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 17, 2010 5:57 AM CDT up reply actions
That's not what I thought you'd say.
My money was on you telling me that July 22, Thursday, is a day off, and I can go downtown then.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster: Cubs can end trade talk with wins.
DON’T YOU DARE DEMP. Don’t get crazy ideas inside Hendry’s head. We need to build for the future.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Nope.
I wasn’t for the team being sellers at first. Now I’m all for it. Let’s see if the Cubs can get rid of these big contracts.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
That's pretty silly
but not uncommon, I’m afraid. Ridiculous to hope the team doesn’t do well.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Why didn't you guys think of that two months ago?
"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
I do want the Cubs to win.
I just don’t want Hendry thinking “My god Johnson, I think we can win this division!” Because the Cubs can’t win it. If the Cubs get offers on Lilly, Fontenot, Silva(doubt it), Nady,ect. take up on those offers. And win while selling.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Because the Cubs can’t win it.
Can we quote you on this if the Cubs do pull a miracle?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Sure.
If you think about it, the core for winning the division would still be here through the selling Sori, Castro, Byrd, Rami, Lee(?), Byrd, ect. Some guys would have to be brought up from the minors. It is possible i be supposin.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
You can quote me on it as well
The Cubs ARE NOT going to make the playoffs, and holding onto a bunch of mediocre players with bad contracts isn’t helping this club in the long run. We swept the D-Backs, people started talking about how we were coming around, then we lost 3 of 4 to the Dodgers.
Some people get WAY too excited about two wins.
by HuskerCorner on Jul 17, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I think a lot of people share this view.
I do at this point. While you aren’t saying this , I get tired of people saying “This doesn’t mean anything, don’t have hope because they are going to lose after this!” which seems to be mostly so they can get some satisfaction later saying I told you so. Passing up trades that make sense would be a bad outcome of winning this season I think. But I’m still gonna hope they can win every game because I am a die hard Cubs fan.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
it's the day after
the ASB. Anything is possible.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 16, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, one more thing.
I saw Wrigley Field from the air before my flight from LaGuardia landed in Chicago. Quite the sight to behold, and this was the first time ever I had seen Wrigley Field full of people from the air.
Simply amazing.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
Cool, hope you have a really nice time in our beautiful city Vermont, enjoy!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Jul 16, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Have fun, VCF
I’ll bet that was quite a sight.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 16, 2010 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
We probably watched your plane.
We see planes make landing patterns at Wrigley all the time. Was that you waving?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It might have been.
I was in an American Airlines plane. In Chicago, you can take your pick of planes from AA, but I landed shortly before 2 PM at O’Hare.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Very Cool.
I saw the Indians stadium full of people flying over Lake Erie on the way to the Cleveland Airport one evening….seeing Wrigley like that would certainly be better.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
So now you have to fly over the ballpark
Wherever and whenever the Cubs happen to be playing. Hope you’ve been saving up those frequent flyer miles.
"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
OT: C'mon Votto.
It turns out Votto was kidding about the whole Byrd thing, but now he won’t sign autographs for Cubs fans.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5387492&campaign=rss&source=CHICAGOHeadlines
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
That's Steve Stone-esque.
Beyond ridiculous. Votto needs to get over himself.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Mount Washington conquered July 5, 2010
State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 16, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Well put.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...
There goes the thinking of Marlon that he was joking about rivals. He may have been kidding about Marlon (and if so in very poor taste with him being key to the win), but he sure wasn’t taken out of context as was speculated Levine did with his column about it. Putting your foot in your mouth twice is pretty stupid. I don’t think we need to worry about signing him for a long time.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 16, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Votto must be spending too much time around the Brennamans.
Words cannot convey the contempt I feel toward that pretentious father-and-son team. Ugh.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
It's a Cincinnati thing. Morgan, Brennaman, now Votto.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
by waiting4cubs on Jul 16, 2010 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't want his autograph anyway, :P.
He was that bozo that got kicked out of the game in the first inning on 4th of July for arguing a strike call with the ump. I remember thinking “Yay, this will be good for us having him out of the game” (see-I’m such a jerk fan), but Janish who replaced him ended up having a great day going 4-4 and we lost 14-3. Man, I’ve been to some awful games this year.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Wait, so Votto is angry that a bunch of Cubs fans were in the Cincy park
to watch their team clinch the division? I take it he would be equally outraged if a bunch of Reds fans were at Wrigley and the Reds clinched the division?
What a jackass
by HuskerCorner on Jul 17, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Believe
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMCaHxZuf94!
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
I know we're not back in any kind of race or anything
but having a chance to watch a non-crap team is refreshing.
Hopefully they can continue to string a few non-embarrassing games together. That’d be a nice change.
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
by Allie on Jul 16, 2010 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
That is what I want to encourage
Realistic expectations, baby steps, and pride in accomplishing…something this year.
"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
by vonde6 on Jul 17, 2010 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
as long as that pride doesn't get in the way of freeing up salary
and getting decent youngsters in trade returns
by HuskerCorner on Jul 17, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Well put Allie.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 17, 2010 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I suppose I should thank you for bringing me back down to earth.
I can’t help but get excited though.Try as I might not to get hopeful-I am.
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
if you can rustle up some
legit hope, i’m sorry i was a downer.
I can’t get back there but I hate being the one that took it away from someone else.
Things work out best for those that make the best out of the way things work out - Coach Wooden
You didn't take it away from me. The Cubs do that-unfortunately on a regular basis.
You are helping save me from myself. :)
"Fasten those seatbelts!"-Pat Hughes
Darn I get the really good Phillies pitchers
My original plan was to come in for the entire 10 game homestand but due to a free lance job I had to stay in NYC through today. Off tomorrow and straight to game from airport.
Kasey if you are reading this you can get ready to wear the Piniella jersey
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2010 12:02 AM CDT reply actions
Sorry to hear that Jessica.
It is hard to avoid the top of the rotation with a 4 game series, but it is a shame you drew the best two. I would say if they can win one of those two games a victory would be that much sweeter to watch.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 17, 2010 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Not to go all blou on you but...
This team still sucks. It is old and needs to be blown up. If the current team goes on a monster streak of 11-3 (which all of you would give your left gonad for). They would still be under .500.
I just don’t see how the cubs could even win 11 games out of 14.
You figure over two weeks the cubs will lose:
- 1 game because of theriot in the field
- 1 game because of first pitch swinging by the whole team
- 1 game from the bullpen pouring gas on a fire
- 2 games because they face a rookie soft tossing lefty.
- 2 games because Lou is napping
So according to my made up math the best the cubs can hope for over a two week period is 7 wins and 7 losses. Not a team that can hope to contend.
Time to cut bait Jimbo. Try to move contracts a free up some cash in 2011.
Sorry to be a Debbie downer but this is still a very flawed team.
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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 17, 2010 2:31 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Sometimes, you just gotta stop and smell the roses
Rather than get too close and smell the manure they’re planted in…
"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