Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Mets, Sunday 9/5, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Sep 5, 2010 4:00 PM CDT
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shall this be
the Cubs clinch the division thread?
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Look at Starlin.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Is he moping?
"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
Iowa giving the fans free baseball with PTBNL bobble heads thread
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
I love that the name on the back of the bobblehead is "LATER"
didn’t miss a detail with that one.
I may go shopping on eBay for one
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lol game isnt even over
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
by tomorrow AM, there will be a few, I bet
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
i want one, i love it
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
What's the Castro-meter at?
haven’t been paying much attention…
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.317
Bad day – 0-4
"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
CarGo is en fuego
once again…
gonna be an uphill climb for a batting title.
Don’t see it happening.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
0-4 today, .317
Best I can say is that it’s 4 more PA toward 502.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Y'know it's not your day when the PH chops a pitch up at his eyes...
for an RBI.
blech
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They should use smaller balls
Wait, what?
"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
T.....................W......
notgonnadoit
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
tnx jump
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
iCubs
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Coburg Cubs
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
nice
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
the antichrist has an effective offspeed pitch
the only way he struck out the Holy Ghost in last years 3rd game.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah but the Father and the Son
can hit his other pitches with ease
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Jesus won game 2 with a bases empty GRAND SLAM in the bottom of the 9th.
Hadn’t seen a miracle like that since Fishes n’ Loaves night.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The father maybe, but the son still needs to learn the strike zone
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Russell is amazing
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Sep 5, 2010 4:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
See you later, rook
Bring in the rook!
"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 wonder if Ryno said
yeah, thanks chicago, when they called up Russell
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Redbirds
with 2 on and one out in the top of the 10th
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Steens is pitching for Iowa
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Stevens even
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
I can haz GIDP?
"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
it be did
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
got out of it
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
DOUPLE PLAY!1111
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Stephens gets Gotay to GIDP
Inning over and he gets out of the jam
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Yes, DP! Bottom of the 10th, 7-7!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 5, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
Camp to Scales to LaHair..
Trio of Bearcubs, Ruthlessly pricking their gonfalon bubble!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 5, 2010 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
These are the saddest of possible words
Camp to Scales to LaHair.
Needs work…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
CSL
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Where'd those kids get those Cubs hats with the bills sideways?
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hats are worn only one way in my world
on the left hand!
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Rami gimpy :(
"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
Duncan Keith needs to meet Rami back in the dugout.
and have speaks.
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and Ramirez
goes to the DL again…dont worry he might be back next year for the 15-day PL
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Just took a look at the last couple weeks of transactions for the Cubs - sorry for the poor formatting
Check out the one for today…
Date Transaction
08/23/10 Chicago Cubs activated C Geovany Soto from the 15-Day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs optioned Sam Fuld to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs optioned Welington Castillo to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs recalled Micah Hoffpauir from Iowa Cubs.
08/24/10 Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Justin Berg to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs called up Scott Maine from Iowa Cubs.
09/02/10 Chicago Cubs recalled Welington Castillo from Iowa Cubs.
09/05/10 Chicago Cubs optioned Chicago Cubs to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs called up Iowa Cubs from Iowa Cubs.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
It's a world gone mad!
"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
Colvin!!!!1!1!one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
it's like a softball beer league...
Everybody! Just Play a Position you’ve never played before!
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Sean Marshall could do it
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What a line
3 – Ted Lilly, P-LF-RF-3B-C-CF-SS-2B-1B, 5-6, 2HR, 7RBI
"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
Goshdarn Official Scorer....
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Loud out
RF leaped and robbed him of his 3rd dinger – can’t win ’em all
"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
Ted's is still glaring at the official scorer about it though
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I would totally do that if I were the manager right now
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I-Cubs Mitch Atkins the pitcher is pitch hitting for Stevens
CRAZYLAND!!!
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Adduci steals 2b
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Bunt him over, Mitch!
"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
K's swinging
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Kind of surprised Hill didn't take the Hot Corner wearing his gear.
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I guess the Quade Cubs lose with style at home...
I don’t mind blow-out losses if they keep winning series
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Leadoff walk.
I thought the guy out of position was at 3rd and not on the mound.
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Diamond duh
"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
So Diamond can neither throw...nor catch
deserves a backweighted 5 year contract with a NTC.
gitterdonejim
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He didn't go to Notre Dame
So it’s only a 4-year contract
"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
no signing bonus?
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Nope
And it’s only a club option for year 5. Still backloaded, 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
backloaded = dirty diaper
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Damn, Hessman's one ugly dude
"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
twss
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Dammit, Len
No one emailed that question!
"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
Len's just fishing for supermodel emails
perv.
;)
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
suggestion...
WGN switches to game in Iowa
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
he got an owie
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
pulled something running to first
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
seemed like a mild tear. he had a modest limp returning to the bench
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
not particularly
unless bad means that Ramirez looked like a wimp…then yeah…it was bad
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not put Hoff in LF, Soriano at 2B and DeWitt at 3b?
Didn’t nady used to play play 3b?
That may be to long of a throw for him…
exactly what i was thinking
but i mean hill did play it last year for an inning…clearly the better hitter as well
More power, anyway
"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
Got it in one
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Little kid just texted..."Let's hook up at Barleycorn"
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Walked. In. The. Run.
"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
This guy can't find the strike zone with a goddamn road map
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We may need another overflow thread
Just for the top of the 9th
"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
couldn't throw a ball into water from a boat in the middle of the ocean
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you're gonna need a bigger boat
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and its official
I have lost all interest in the Cubs for this year…on to being interested in Iowa and the Vikings – here is to hoping that one of them can win a championship this year
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Don't be surprised when you are let down again.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Colvin is amazing!!!
"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
do you really want Colvin diving in a 14-5 game?
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
why wouldn't he?
it’s not concrete out there.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe he saw
a) a sprinkler head
b) a squirrel
c) all of the above
d) none of the above
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
Squirrel!
"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
...
"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
Gotta love Dugg.
hilarious.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
To quote myself from earlier
If you’re down by 11 at any point in the ballgame, something has gone horribly wrong.
"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
we can score 11 runs in the bottom of the ninth, I feel it
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Keith Hernandez just took his headset off and is heading down to the dugout to pinch hit
“I gotta get me some of this…”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 5, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
reeeeeeeee-jected.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
or all the cocaine in the visitor's clubhouse buffet
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm Keith Hernandez....
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
that's one magic loogie.
great stuff
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
She's still available, right?
"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
Binky warming
Probably will be necessary
"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
Aaaaand there he is
Sheesh.
"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
So...
half of today’s recap is going to be about the Cubs sucky bullpen and the other half is going to be about the wave.
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
Actually, he ought to just post a recap from the I-Cubs game
this game doesn’t deserve any recognition.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm ok with that
"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
email or tweet him
and suggest that.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
Or just yell up
It’s not like this game is ending anytime soon
"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
oh I headed home a long time ago
wasn’t feeling good and no reason to hang outside – Cubs bullpen is so bad they can’t even give up the long long ball.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I was saying
You had plenty of time to walk back and yell up
"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
More than likely.
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
17-5
Get used to that, Bears fans.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Sep 5, 2010 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
16-0
for the bears only scoring 17 points each game? I’ll take that
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The Bears defense isn't good enough to get a safety
That’s just silly
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Just call the damn game now.
My god this is bad.
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
throw the flag
cut me mick!
turn out the lights
shoot me!!!
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn."
"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
From Here on In, I rag on nobody.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
18-5
if we hold them here, we keep it within 2 TDs
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
slaughter rule?
Carlos Silva lemonade: made from freshly squeezed Milton Bradley lemons. -- the Jim Hendry kook book.
haha finally a coaching visit
this is great…48 pitches in one inning! yes!
They'd be waaaaay in front of his 60MPH heat
"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 just said the same thing
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Sep 5, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
because then the team might be mistaken for a joke
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Finally!
too bad Colvin didn’t turn around a toss that ball to a fan as they sometimes do on third outs.
Cause it would have been too funny to see the fan toss it back…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Buy a Droid 2
Lose your humanity. Great concept, guys
"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
Remember when we led this game?
Good times…
"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
At least it won't be another one-run loss
"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
sure it is...
just multiplied by 13.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He cares that that the tables at Murphy's might be getting too crowded.
gotta get over there soon.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Sep 5, 2010 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
They quit serving beer at Wrigley in the 7th
That was, like, 3 hours ago
"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
Nice cut, Sean
"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 was busy keeping
his attention on the I-Cubs.
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
Go Black Crowe!
"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
GO3
Man on 2nd, 2 out
"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
Dan Hampton's career disspation light just went into overdrive.
“The Vikings need to go down there and hit that town like Katrina”
ouch.
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Yeah, he's gonna get a talking to
"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
Ouch.
He better not show up in New Orleans.
That’s just tasteless.
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 Sep 5, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
K
End 12, 7-7
"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
4-3
1 away in the top of the 13th
"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
BTW: I-Cubs have 2 errors on the game
They’ll fit right in with the big club!
"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
FO7
"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
Cales cannot throw a first-pitch strike to save his life
Call him up!
"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
4-3
Mid 13, 7-7
"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
Anyone else still participating in the Iowa-Memphis gamethread?
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think so VCF!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay, Iowa!
Win this now!!!!!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Adduci FO7
"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
Jay Jackson in to PH for Cales
"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
Yup.
Clutch16 and VCF and VCF.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Jackson K
"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
After an 3-0 count, too
"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
3-0 count,
And Jackson struck out three pitches later.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that like 200 times worse than the Jackson V?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Snyder 3U
End 13, 7-7
"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
Jeff Gray on the mound
This will end well…
"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
Wasn't Steven Hill on our system at one point?
"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
Hill K
"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
Hill Koyie?
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Gray also cannot throw first-pitch strikes
The more things change…
"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
Some things never change...
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Solano 1B
One on, one out
"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
Cazana 4-6-3 DP
Mid 14, 7-7
"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
DP!
GO IOWA! WIN THIS ONE NOW!!!!!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed VCF!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Wright FO7
But deep
"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
Warning track power.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, Star Wars Attack of the Clones
the acting is pathetic, especially Hayden Christensen, he cannot act
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
It helps to have a script
And other humans to act against
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
have you seen Jumper?
Christensen cannot act. of course that move sucked ass too
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
Like I was saying...
"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
The same could be said of Natalie Portman in the prequel trilogy.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I know a lot of it is the script, it is dreadful
even Liam Neeson couldn’t save it.
The 2010 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp ruled!!!!
Why talk about Natalie Portman when you can just look at her...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
@_@
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
She looks a little frightening there...
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
well, I didn't select this particular image for her facial expression... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Shoulders?
"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
LaHair 5-3
"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
Here's a link to gameday audio feed if you want to listen to the rest of the game
http://asx.aicmail.net/mlb/flash/pcl_iowa_cubs.html
and if you click on that link twice and open up two windows, you get a cool echo thing going…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Both VCFs approve!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear a VCF echo...
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks!
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, man
I’ll cease PbP
"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
Scales FO4
After 8 scoreless innings, it’s the end of the 14th, still tied at 7.
"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
Scales pops out to 2B
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
Tyler Greene's 7th PA of the game
The Mets did that with a few guys – at least Iowa has extra innings as an excuse.
"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
Trouble
Crap :(
"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
MIST.
Some things never change. Sigh.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
Put him on!
"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
Jeff Gray doing his best to put the game out of reach.
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 Sep 5, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
I'm taking it to the Review Thread
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
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