Theriot, Byrd Both TOOTBLAN; Cubs Winning Streak Ends At 3
by Al Yellon on Jul 9, 2010 7:30 AM CDT
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I haven't used the acronym TOOTBLAN (which stands for, if you don't know, "Thrown Out On The Bases Like A Nincompoop and which has its own entry in the Urban Dictionary) very much here -- and I can't take credit for it.
However, when two Cubs do this in the same inning it is definitely worth headline mention.
In the third inning of last night's 3-2 Cubs loss to the Dodgers, with the score tied 1-1, Ryan Theriot singled. It took only one pitch to Marlon Byrd and two pickoff attempts to get Theriot picked off first base, where he was thrown out easily sliding into second.
Four pitches later, Byrd sent a line drive to right field, a clean single. Now, I hesitate to criticize Byrd because he is always hustling, always playing the game hard, and always smiling when he does it. It's been said that he thinks "double" every time he hits a clean single, and that kind of thinking is admirable. It's a reason why he's leading the major leagues in doubles with 27 and has a chance to hit 50+ doubles this year. Only five Cubs have hit 50 or more doubles in a season, and only two (Mark Grace in 1995 with 51, and Derrek Lee with 50 in 2005) have done so since 1936.
Last night -- not so much. Byrd was thrown out trying to stretch his single into a double, and just like that, in an inning where the Cubs could have had runners on first and third with one out and the middle of the order up, inning over.
That was only partly responsible for the Cubs leaving only three men on base last night. One of the two runs was on an Alfonso Soriano home run, the other when Geovany Soto drove in Aramis Ramirez, who had doubled (and hustled going into second base). The Dodgers also turned a pair of double plays.
All of this would have been fine if not for one mistake by Randy Wells, who turned in yet another Cub quality start (the Cubs now lead the NL with 54 such games). That mistake was yanked down the line by Rafael Furcal for what turned out to be a game-winning two-run homer.
Give some props to Clayton Kershaw, who struck out 12, and to Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, although the Cubs decided for some reason to swing at Broxton offerings that were bouncing in. A-Ram singled off Broxton, putting the tying run on base, but then -- despite the fact that Geovany Soto is hitting .353 in his last ten games -- Lou decided to send Kosuke Fukudome up to bat for him. Fukudome isn't a bad PH (.333 lifetime, 12-for-36 with three walks, a double and a HR), but in this case, I'd have stayed with the hot hand. Fukudome hit a soft fly ball to Reed Johnson to end it.
The only good thing about this game from a Midwestern point of view was that it lasted only two hours and 15 minutes, ending before 11:30 Central time. The story is the same -- good pitching, no hitting and mistakes lead to another loss. The Cubs will try to eliminate the last two of those tonight.
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Seeing the Cubs blow a one run lead first thing in the morning (c. 6AM Munich time) sucked.
So we are now back to ZERO wins on the way to breaking the 21 game winning streak.
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"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Caption: Look little Grasshopper, see how easy it is make him TOOTBLAN! You try it when he's on base next.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
Caption: "This is different...it's usually 3rd base I get thrown out at."
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 ?
No sooner had Bob Brenly commented,
that with first base open, you can’t let their hottest hitter get a chance. It was obvious that Furcal should have been intentionally walked, especially since Wells had yet to get him out. One pitch later = game over. Lou was probably the only one in the park that didn’t think Furcal should not be allowed to hit with tying run on second, two outs and first base open.
I would like to commend Lou for showing BB who is boss!
Just because Bob brought up a logical plan that most sane people were thinking does not mean that Lou has to go with it! Plus Lou didn’t have access to Bob in the booth to get ideas from a manager!
You have to pitch to him there or else you look like a pussy!
Also big props to Lou for PH with Dome for Soto! Soto got to hit 5th tonight! What else does he want! He already drove in his run for the evening. Besides the Cubs are such a good hitting team does it matter who Lou sends up? Most of Lou’s moves are pure gold!
Lou is AMAZING!
by TJ11 on Jul 9, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is pure gold
Also big props to Lou for PH with Dome for Soto! Soto got to hit 5th tonight! What else does he want! He already drove in his run for the evening
Thank God I was just falling asleep when that happened so it didn’t register to me what Lou was doing.
"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 9, 2010 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
it went deeper than that
Lou could have gone out to the mound, given Russell or Marshall more time to warm up, then intentionally walk Furcal, then walk back out and get Wells.
Momentum stopped and hottest hitter in the league pushed.
Lou seems to be uninterested.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
How about just bring in Marshall?
No need to walk him, but to let Wells face him was really stupid considering he already had two hits against him.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
I noticed many people
mention this in the game thread. It would have been wrong to walk Furcal. You do not walk the winning run intentionally, maybe if he were a power hitter but furcal is not. Furcal is actually a fast runner he would have easily scored on a double. Lou probably should have brought in his lefty specialist in that situation, but you can not walk the go ahead run.
At least ypur CST
It was way to late for me here on EST
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
I'd rather lose 8-6
I’m so tired of seeing all the good starting pitching going to waste these past two seasons.
Do not be deceived
by the Arizona series which was full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Actually, the Cubs played last night pretty much the way they did in AZ. It really is
no shame to lose to Kershaw at Dodger Stadium. The most disappointing thing about last night was allow Furcal to beat us and Theriot. He should have caught the line drive that scored the first run and his baserunning continues to hurt this team. Really, how is he contributing? His defense was woeful and he doesn’t help if he can’t produce offensively. I fail to see why he is still getting significant playing time.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 9, 2010 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions
We can only hope.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 9, 2010 8:34 AM CDT up reply actions
maybe Theriot is secretly a long lost son of Lou
"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 9, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Lou needs to demand a DNA test.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 9, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
how do we know they haven't done that already and confirmed?
Unless you are related to the person why would you keep playing him like that?
"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 9, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
The WE need to demand Lou take a saliva test...
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
i've made that exact point on several pages
true cub fans know what we’re seeing!
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Looks like everyone took their moron pills last nifht
First lebron and then the TOOTBLANs…
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
by mikegncb34 on Jul 9, 2010 8:20 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Yep
Getting throw out by the first base umpire when Byrd is complaining about the strike zone change by the home plate umpire. Byrd didn’t even look at Wendlestat and still got thrown out by him. Terrible.
"They come to see me strike out, hit a home run, or run into a fence. I try to accommodate them at least one way every game." - Gorman Thomas
by RiskyBusiness on Jul 9, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea he did that was hilarious when Brenly just came out and said that
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
Ouch I never thought about that
"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 9, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yea good point. and len didn't really have a reaction lol
A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.
although it is Lilly pitching tonight
It’s not like he gets run support regardless whether the ump decides favor Dodger pitching or not.
"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 9, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
He was almost to the dugout when the ump decided to make the game about himself.
I’d love to hear what got him booted because it sure looked like the ump was wanting attention…he was more than halfway to the dugout when he was tossed. And those last two innings, that strike zone was unbelievable. I shudder to think how bad it could be tonight when BB said those were horrible calls but if you think this was bad, wait until Wendlestat is behind the plate. 6 inches out of the strike zone last night. Unbelievable. Those Cubs had no chance to hit the ball in the 9th inning.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That was ridiculous
You basically had to swing at anything on the outside of the plate. I was at a friend’s house watching it in HD on his new big-screen, and all three of us were incredulous about that strike zone.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 9, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Alternate photo caption
“In case the nearby umpire didn’t catch it, Theriot rings himself up”
"They say that money doesn't buy happiness...but it DOES by Cub tickets. You ever see a sad person with Cub tickets?"
Al, you describe Wells as only making one mistake in the seventh, but on TV he was definitely running on fumes the whole inning.
Entering the inning at 99 pitches, Wells sees the leadoff guy smash a fat pitch through the middle. The next batter hits another screamer that fortunately carries to Byrd on a line, another belt-high fat one. By the time Furcal was up, every one at home was pleading with the TV to bring in the lefty or at least walk Furcal who was clearly locked in. But no. Was Lou REALLY expecting Wells to “fool” or “dominate” Furcal there? Unbelievable. Oh, and for good measure the next batter sent yet ANOTHER BP fastball to the warning track before they escaped the inning. Lou needs to manage these games less like ST and more like the playoffs if the Cubs are to get back in it. Sheesh!
Yeah, that's all true.
It’s typical of Lou. He’s done this with virtually everyone on the staff this year.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Lou clearly distrusts the Cubs' bullpen.
It doesn’t make sense otherwise.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jul 9, 2010 10:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Over the past month or so, Marmol, Cashner, Marshall, Russell, and Berg have been quite solid.
Maybe you trust Wells more to not walk anyone, but in that situation a walk would not have been so bad.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Jul 9, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Still doesn't mean Lou trusts them.
Unfortunatly…
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jul 9, 2010 10:49 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I would say he's had good reason to distrust his pen.
But even moreso than their perfomance this month, it was late in the game and you have a tired Wells facing Furcal, whom as Mumphrey says clearly had lost it by that point. Either have Wells walk him, have someonelse walk him, or have a fresh arm pitch to him. I wouldn’t have pitched to him at all, but at least having someone that wasn’t gassed and fading is a better choice than letting Wells try to finish a great day for him with nothing to give against a hitter in the zone.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Who's 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 9, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
It was pretty nauseating to see him dressed in a 'hometown"
Kind of outfit telling everyone he had just made his decision that morning after talking to his mother. He had rented out party rooms in Miami already, had several conferences with Bosh and Wade in their “summit”, and all three had structured their previous contracts so they could all sign together and play together this year. Then he makes 6 team cities court and woo him, clear cap space, change managers and sign players to try to land him…and has a nationwide press conference( “I love me some me” was the unofficial title) to tell everyone he signed with Miami whom he had undoubtedly chosen already. Very narcissistic.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I have done my best not to follow it as I couldn't give two damns about it
But I do enjoy reading Bill Simmons sometime, and he had a long column about it yesterday. I skimmed it, but he talked about China olympics and I got an interesting laugh out of that.
"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 9, 2010 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd I'll forgive
Theriot is just the stupidest ballplayer I’ve seen since Cedeno.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
You've got that right Worf. He has absolutely no baseball sense. He's a mediocre
player that takes way too many reckless chances. I’m sick of him killing rallies and turning opposing outs into baserunners.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 9, 2010 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, Byrd hit a bloop into right field
Ethier threw behind Byrd at first. Byrd wasn’t trying to stretch anything, he took an aggressive turn and upon realizing that Ethier was going to first with the throw than second, had no choice but to try to escape in a rundown.
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The difference in TOOTBLANs
Byrd – aberration
Theriot – SOP
I did get to explain to my visiting mother-in-law (zero baseball knowledge) what a TOOTBLAN was, as I blurted it when Theriot did what he did.
Steve Swisher - 1976 NL All-Star Catcher
Take his mother-in-law....
please?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
To me the difference was
Byrd- Hustle, albeit ill timed for once
Thierot – just dumb.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 9, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Breaking news today.
On the front page: Cubs to make their first-ever visit to Fenway Park in 2011
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Byrd also made an awesome catch early in the game that saved Dodgers from scoring
Yet another reason I can forgive him.
"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"
almost felt sorry for theriot
he was pathetic last night – on field, at bat and on bases. He is the new Onedec! But really liked how the Cubs are back to losing quickly – wonder what the worst overall record that top team in quality starts has ever acheived? I bet that’s something the Cubs can shoot for this season!
Hopefully next year he is either
A) not a Cub
B) not starting if he is a Cub
C) not leading off if he starting as a Cub
"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 9, 2010 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
If he is in Coburg, then he can do all of the above, but in Chicago?
Not such a good idea.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
I vote (A).
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 9, 2010 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd settle for B actually
"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 9, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
hence why I said next year....
I don’t see Lou coming back
"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 9, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll expand on C
C) not leading off if he is starting as a Cub because we have a manager who cares
A
Tho i had high hopes for Da Riot, they seem to have been misplaced. These are not the actions of a MLB ready player. Seriously, seems to be a very nice guy. He’ll be playin elsewhere soon enough, i suspect…
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
I really don't have a lot of problems with Ryan Theriot
Alex Gonzalez, however, I will not forgive.
RIP Ronnie James Dio (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010).
You'd think at some point somebody would smack the crap out of Theriot
when he gets back into the dugout. It’s just stunning how he keeps making bad base-running mistakes. And it’s on Lou for allowing him to do it. Fine him, bench him, just do something.
If that happened
A lot of crap would come out. Would make quite a mess in the dugout.
"All of us are in the gutter...some of us are looking at the stars." Oscar Wilde
A real Misthaufen.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
by eths on Jul 9, 2010 10:05 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Soriano's bomb
was fun to watch, eh!?
Yeah.
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
If you are going to PH for Soto last night who is hot, why not PH for Lee who is hitting .230?
I guess you can’t hit for your 3rd hitter, Lou?
Sassing yourself now I see...
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
"look fellas, I'm not an idiot, i'll tell ya that"
Lou needs to show me not tell me.
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Having Colvin play last night
Instead of the rally killer Nady would have helped.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
Didn't this was worthy of fan shot
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/byrd-takes-blame-stupid-base-running-on-my-part.htm
"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 9, 2010 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
Theriot is a daily TOONBLAN
Ironically or coincidentally or sadly, it is said that Barney who continues to perform, .289-BA and .353-OBP. and considered having an HIGH Baseball IQ
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Awful
That acronym could be the worst I’ve ever seen. LOOGY is bad enough, this new one couldn’t be any more moronic.
"When the day comes with that last winning run and I'm crying and covered in beer. I'll look to the sky and know I was right to think someday we'll go all the way." - Vedder
awful acronym for an awful "action"
seems about right.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
The name befits the definition.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Credit for TOOTBLAN
I haven’t used the acronym TOOTBLAN (which stands for, if you don’t know, "Thrown Out On The Bases Like A Nincompoop and which has its own entry in the Urban Dictionary) very much here — and I can’t take credit for it.
However, when two Cubs do this in the same inning it is definitely worth headline mention.
TOOTBLAN was coined a few years ago by Wrigleyville23 at wirgleyville23.com
I'm not afraid to say it
but I love Ryan Theriot. He’s such a pleasant ballplayer to behold, molded from yesteryear’s game. Such scrappiness I cannot describe in words; he’s a guy you can root for no matter how many good, routine plays he makes whether in the field or on the basepaths. Here, here Riot….you’re well on your way into Cub’s lore.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
I've been reading this comment for almost two hours.
And I still can’t tell if you’re being serious or not.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I guess you don't know me well enough yet
No worries though, I’m a very sarcastic person. Like many here I’m sure, I threw up a little in my mouth last night after witnessing another blunder or two from Mr. Scrappy.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Thanks for clarifying.
I was a little worried. You can always use this:
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
funny stuff Al
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Thank you
It’s now on file.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
Slow afternoon?
Same comment over and over again?
"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 9, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh?
if you are referring to moi, i posted comment, where exactly?
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
No, MCF was referring to my remark about reading a comment for two hours.
Not continuously.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
So Sorry!
i misunderstood! MY fault… sorry again MCF… us new guys…geeze!
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
lol
hope you get a good night’s rest. Watch out for Robin and other Batman lackeys.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Mr Yellon...
Sorry to unintentionally offend! I truly enjoy the efforts put in on your boards, you n fans alike! I’m “recruiting” other posters (hopefully not as ignorant as I!) from yahoo. Great boards!!! G’Nite
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
The reply was to Al
Nice to see you Jeff.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey SET
I see you “survived the 4th”? :] I for one, look forward to the changes comin our way…I cannot give up being a fan…i need signs of “hope”…
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Well despite Theriot being Theriot last night...
And Lou being stupid with Wells, they played a pretty good game last night. I completely agree I won’t stop being a fan and do hope they can somehow make needed changes with this team.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW
I cleaned up all the fireworks leftovers in my yard and deposited them in my neighbor’s yard…who had been setting them off continuously for a week with a beer in hand many times. I feel relieved every 5th of July when the 3 week idiocy stops. A number of idiots here with no money spend their entire paychecks on them.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha!
at least you had the courage to do the right thing! I too, have had enuf of the “month-long” 4th o july fests! G’nite.
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
It's rediculous
My dogs seemed happy after 5 days of fireworks.
"Is there any truth to the rumor that the Bears gave up their first-round pick in 2011 for the decals?" - Someone registered as the DailyNorseman at PFT suggesting the Bears gave up picks in order to get Gaines Adams tribute decals. Stay classy Minnesota fans!
In addition,
Had I posted a “similar comment”, i’m sorry such trivial items seem to “offend you”? Would you prefer i employ the words “hilarious”? “amusing”? “engaging”? I don’t wanna “get into it with you”, but i honestly feel your comment is rude. Have a better day, tomorrow. Jeff
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Jeff that comment by MCF was to Al, not to you.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
THANKS!
I already apologized… hope he understands? sorry MCF!!!
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Thanks Emelie!
YIKES screwed up yet again?! not my day… sorry, des culpa mi, etc.
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
I too will confess to being confused by this post
course, seems i get “confused a lot” lately! its almost “too sincere”! :] I confess to having had high hpoes for Theriot… its a pity. I still wonder if, perhaps, the arbitration loss contributed to his (near) awful play of 2010??? Maybe it’s just “stuck in his head”?
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
THERIOT
Needs to be traded, castro will outplay him in years to come and its best we get some worth out of theriot in the meantime
Cubs need to pick up two in LA going into the All-Star break, get somethin going please…
clean sweep
it’s time the cubs cleared the dugout of dead weight( soriano, ramirez and lee) bring the kids and cut the payroll for some guys who can actually win games in the CLUTCH STIUATIONS!
Soriano is anything
but dead weight this season.
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
Hi Sue...you're correct
however, over his time here, Alfonso has proved to be little more than “streaky”. At 18.5 million a year, I, for one, look for solid and consistant performance. Is he on a “long-streak” now? probably. How was ur Iowa Chops the other nite??? U made me hungry! :]
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
It was awesome.
I was referring to Sori this season.
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
up since 5am, sadly, can't watch game (or luckily?)
In any case: Lets GO CUBS! (?) if we take 2 of 4 from LA, its in a sense, a victory. 3, a “positive sign”… i’m just praying we dont go 1-3 (or worse!). Unless i’m “way-off-base” (see Ryans TOOTBLAN yesterday…), i think next 6-7 months will at least be interesting for cub fans! Altho, i’d feel better if Jim H wasn’t still in control of our trades! Did he make some “good trades”? yes. And some baaaaaAAAD contracts? Also yes. Sadly, MLB is a what havya done for me lately sport… I’m afraid Jim Hendrey would trade “3#s of spoiled ham for 2 3/4#s of rotten chicken”….sigh… G’nite all.
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
Missing that ridiculous strike zone yesterday
was very good for your health. As was watching Wendelstadt throw Byrd out of the game for protesting a call when he was halfway to the dugout. Tonight we get to watch Wendelstadt umpire behind the plate which makes me wanna throw up.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
SET
That’s twice you’ve bailed out my “ignorant self”. Thanks again. Gotta go make/burn something for dinner. Go Cubs!
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
No problem my friend.
We’ll be rooting for you tonight!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 9, 2010 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Madison Cub Fan- a sicere apology
MCF- i’m sorry for mistakenly reading your “reply” as in regards to my comment. I’m sorta “new” here, n still finding out “how it works”. The format is slightly “confusing to me” (i’m an avid YAHOO Poster), and i’m (sadly), used to having to “defend my comments”? I should realise this is a non-hostile enviroment… but, old habits die hard. Please accept a sincere apology? worse still, I assumed you were a male, and was told differently. Gawd Bless the Lady Cub Fans!!!
on the sands of hesitation, lie the bones of countless millions, who, at the brink of the best, sat down to rest, and resting...they died. Author Unknown
see? I forgot to "proof it"!
I meant sinCere :] Jeff
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