First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 8/8, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 8, 2010 1:15 PM CDT
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Go Cubs !!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Oh and 1st too...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Where is everyone?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Place your bets, people!
In what horrible way will the Cubs waste a Quality Start by a rookie pitcher today? I’m gonna go E7.
"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
Nope...Hill will come to the plate 4 times...
…with 2 out and the bases loaded and K all 4 times leaving a record 12 men on base, prompting Lou to move him up to the 5th spot in SF.
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 ?
The Cubs will have to forfeit because a giant cat eats Travis Wood
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Let's hope our Cubs can score runs early and often.
These comeback chokes (failing once we are within a run) are getting too predictable.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
this GBA, National Anthem solo
would be a lot better if it ended with John Belushi coming out and smashing the guitar on the stairs.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
I liked the feedback the best
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
the Belushi "bashing" might have awakened the players.
that slow paced singing was putting me to sleep
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
And now we get Neil Diamond
For Thomas Diamond
"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
My toenails rolled over and died.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I hope Thomas does very well today.
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!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
hiya eths
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
Hope you are well and have taken your daily dose of KoolAid
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Doing a little better today.
Not quite as dizzy as I have been.
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
Not been well? Gute Besserung!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I have been dealing with Vertigo
since last Monday. It’s a bitch.
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
yikes, sorry to hear that
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ty
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
somewhere there is a U2 reference
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That is lousy.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yes it is.
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
Take care and be careful.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm trying. :-)
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
Oh my
I know exactly what you mean. I once had it 14 times in a four month stretch back in 2005. Not.fun.at.all.
What are you taking?
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I am taking Meclizine and valium.
It has helped. I can at least sit up in a chair now.
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 took that as well
And it made me feel worse in between attacks than the attacks did. Mine were violent. I’d spin, then I’d expel whatever was in me every way possible if you know what I mean, then curl up in a fetal position and sleep for about 4-5 hours. I’d wake up not dizzy any more but completely exhausted. I had every test imagineable and no cause was found. I got off the meclizine and valium because it wasn’t helping, and found that a good sinus/alergy medication like Claritin D or over the counter like a Tylenol Severe Sinus worked better than anything else. The attacks subsided. To this day I always have a sinus packet in my pocket in case I start to feel like one might be coming on.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
So far they are helping.
I’m not puking any more so that is good. I think I will take a sinus pill and see if that does help.
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
Another thing I learned...
…… was that the blood vessels and nerves that affect all this are just above your neck in theback of your head, just where your neck kind of bends if you tilt your head back. A howe rmassage set on stun or a nice neck head massge from someone helps quite a lot too.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I have one of those
Home massage sets so maybe I’ll try that later too. Thanks!
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
Good luck to you, however it goes
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Thanks so much.
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
be careful and take care of yourself
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Thanks Tim.
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
get better
then again, watching the Cubs can make anyone dizzy :=)
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yo Sue.
Flawless Diamonds are worth the most!!
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
You got that right :D
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
BB, "Nady needed a GPS to find right field."
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
I don't have a good feeling about him out there.
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 don't have a good feeling for him anywhere inside the foul lines
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
That too.
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
what if the game is over, Cubs actually win, and he is in line to shake hands
is that ok?
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Pop Quiz: What is wrong about the above?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
they high five not shake hands?
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Of course.
I just don’t have a lot of faith in his abilities. I wish he was the player he use to be.
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
Well that was a *good* start
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
What? Was? That?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
we were lucky to get one out there
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
cue Al posting an article about replay being needed in MLB
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Nice throw by Starlin
but terrible catch by Baker. Got by with one.
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
that would have been a good throw...
from LF.
so, we have given them 5 outs this inning? blow DPs twice. :-(
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
What? Was? That? (the second)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Good grief
"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 Lee watches it and doesnt even try to jump
that is a high throw
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we dont make it easy for any pitcher
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except the opposing one
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You are too young to remember the 70s & 80s I imagine
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 8, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The early/mid 70's were terrible - I'm glad I'm too young to remember the '50s
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
i remember being a kid and believing that we were in good shape
anually, sadly I was wrong more often than not
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Well at least it's not a one run game.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
our MLB-lead
in unearned runs just continues to climb.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
This is quick and painless
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 ?
BB said a team wants to break spring training with knowing they have a consistent defense.
For the Cubs, they have succeeded in being consistently bad.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
In other words
Don’t beat yourselves. Don’t give away outs, make the other team earn it. This year, the Cubs have been gift wrapping games for the other team.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Go Castro !!! Redeem your flubs !!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
that was pathetic
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Summary of the 1st inning
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
LOL...that's a great picture.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 8, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Or, Deja vu
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Polish Heritage NIght at WF
any chance Weird Al does a Polka version of God Bless America?
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Now that I would want to hear
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm betting...
…. no other city in the country has a Polish heritage night.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Pulaski, WI?
"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
Maybe there too
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
That may be every night there, tho
"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
Detroit
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 8, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont knwo about Detroit
remember, it is the city that gave Saddam a key to the city
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I lived there, I know...
Hamtramck…..look it up.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Aug 8, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i did after my comment, never knew that
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interesting note
The following cities and municipalities are among those that have 10,000 or more residents who are of Polish ancestry (in descending order by Polish population):
New York City, New York – 213,447 (2.7%).1
Chicago, Illinois – 210,421 (7.3%).2
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 65,508 (4.3%). 3
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 57,485 (9.6%).4
Los Angeles, California – 56,670 (1.5%).5
Cheektowaga (town), New York – 37,560 (39.9%).6
Buffalo, New York – 34,254 (11.7%).7
Phoenix, Arizona – 32,050 (2.4%).8
Toledo, Ohio – 31,792 (10.1%).9
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 28,178 (8.4%).10
San Diego, California – 25,201 (2.1%).11
Cleveland, Ohio – 22,978 (4.8%).12
Houston, Texas – 19,290 (1%).13
Detroit, Michigan – 18,992 (2.0%).14
Omaha, Nebraska – 18,447.15
Baltimore, Maryland – 18,400 (2.8%).16
Grand Rapids, Michigan – 15,442 (7.8%).17
Amherst, New York – 15,136 (13%).18
Erie, Pennsylvania – 14,718 (14.2%).19
San Antonio, Texas – 14,475 (1.3%).20
San Francisco, California – 14,332 (1.8%).21
New Britain, Connecticut – 14,257 (19.9%).22
West Seneca, New York – 14,236 (31%).23
Boston, Massachusetts – 13,704 (2.3%).24
Seattle, Washington – 12,622 (2.2%).25
Las Vegas, Nevada – 12,188 (2.5%).26
South Bend, Indiana – 11,417 (10.7%).27
Scranton, Pennsylvania – 11,311 (14.8%).28
Jacksonville, Florida – 10,500 (1.4%).29
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Nice hustle by Castro...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Not very friendly of our team...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Lou doesn't look very happy.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I thought the Cubs might win at least one.
The team has given up. Now that Lou is quitting, it is time just to get him out early. He is infecting the whole team — and fans.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Aug 8, 2010 2:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It's seemed that way for awhile
I wonder if Hendry made an agreement with Lou when he was hired that he’d never be fired.
Look the guy does not care.
He doesn’t want to be around. He doesn’t even get upset. He sleeps. He droops. He shuffles to the pitching mound. Give him a pair of sandals and shorts and send him to Florida. Let someone else take charge now.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Aug 8, 2010 2:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Come on
That is just so much bullshit. The guy cares. They’re not winning, but to say Piniella doesn’t care is out and out crap.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
LOL. I wish he cared as much
As you seem to have cared about my post. Sometimes some passion might help. I wonder how many more pitiful games we will see this year?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Aug 8, 2010 2:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It's one thing...
…. to disagree with how he’s doinghis job, buto say unequivocally that he doesn’t care is flat out wrong on too many levels.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I'll take Len's advice and manage along with Lou.
It will give me a chance to catch up on my sleep.
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Has Wood thrown 10 pitches yet??
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Inning #2
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
is it this bad of a fail?
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14 pitches in TWO INNINGS
Cubs should just stand in the box with the bat on their shoulders and he would probably have thrown at least 22
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
Fan Cam Grade: D
Music Grade: B-
"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
Team grade: F
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Aug 8, 2010 2:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The 120 pitch arm is having problems
I am shocked.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
he is close to 100 pitches in the 3rd :-(
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
not good
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
Got all the ingredients of a blowout today
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Aug 8, 2010 2:15 PM CDT reply actions
MIST!!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Sorry Kid we have no bullpen
You have to go six innings or 150 pitches , whichever comes LAST.
"Lou Piniella's been a great manager for a long time and I stand by him completely"
Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 8, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
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