MLB All-Star Game: AL vs. NL at Chase Field, Phoenix, Tuesday 7/12, 7 pm CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 12, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintFirst of all, that "7 pm CT" time is a myth. We'll be lucky if we see the first pitch until close to 8:00 Central time, and that's one of the reasons baseball has trouble with these events -- they go way too late in the eastern and midwestern parts of the country, in order to pander to the West Coast.
They need to have the first pitch by 7 pm Central time.
A bit more info: as of now, no one else has pulled out of the game, and Derek Jeter still hasn't decided to show up (at least, not to my knowledge). Jeter really should be there -- he was, after all, elected by the fans, and regardless of how good a year he's having, it would be nice to acknowledge all the votes and to be in turn acknowledged for his 3,000 hit achievement last Saturday.
The NL leads the series 41-38-2, but they led by a lot more prior to 1997 -- the AL won 13 games in a row from 1997-2009, before the NL won last year's game. One of the two tie games you likely know about, Bud's disaster in Milwaukee in 2002 that led to "this time it counts"; the other was the second of the two 1961 games, on July 31 that year in Washington. They had a 30-minute rain delay and then called it, primarily because players had to catch flights back to their teams. For the second of the two games that year, teams had only a two-day break instead of three, and transportation wasn't as rapid as it is today.
National League lineup:
Weeks 2B, Beltran DH, Kemp CF, Fielder 1B, McCann C, Berkman RF, Holliday LF, Tulowitzki SS, Rolen 3B
American League lineup:
Granderson CF, Cabrera SS, Gonzalez 1B, Bautista RF, Hamilton LF, Beltre 3B, Ortiz DH, Cano 2B, Avila C
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Roy Halladay has dominated the National League again this year; now it's time to see if he can dominate his old league again. He is making his second All-Star start; the other was in 2009 while he was with the Blue Jays. He'll become the fourth man to start an All-Star Game for both leagues; the others are Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens and Vida Blue.
Jered Weaver has been outstanding this year for the Angels; his 1.86 season ERA is a big reason they trail by just a game in the AL West at the break. In nine starts since May 23, he has posted a 0.849 WHIP and 1.27 ERA. He'll be the first Angels pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Mark Langston in 1993.
Today's game is on Fox. Yes, it's Joe Buck & Tim McCarver. There's always the mute button.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
This thread will serve as the discussion thread for the All-Star Game. If it gets too slow and you need another one, post it in the fanshot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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I sure am going to have fun not giving a shit about this game.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2011 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
I was thinking the same thing!
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jul 12, 2011 5:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I only hope Castro gets more than a PH appearance or 1 inning in the field....
and doesn’t make an error.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 12, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I have not given a shit about any of this
since Sosa was launching 500 foot bombs in the HR derby. As juiced up as he was it sure was a lot of fun watching him hit the ball down Kenmore.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Um Jimbo
want to save your job – get one of these lineups for next year
GETITDONEJIMBO!!!!
Fun game – out of the 2 starting lineups which is the 9 you would field?
C – McCann
1B – Gonzalez
2B – Cano
3B – Bautista
SS – Tulowitzki
LF – Holliday
CF – Kemp
RF – Granderson
SP – Halladay
I'm sorry that you had to write a pre-game for this game, Al
I salute you
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
"This time it counts!"
Thanks for nothing, Bud. Other sports do the same thing and don’t have the same “issue” with hotel rooms.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
If this is in an NL ballpark,
Why the DH for both teams?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 5:56 PM CDT reply actions
To make sure all 306 selections get a chance to play
"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 the pitcher cant blow their leg out
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Or The Franchise can make an appearance.
Oh wait…
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
At least the Cubs can't lose tonight
Last December when I was with New Orleans, our fat punk kicker, Garrett Hartley, missed a game-winner and we lost for the second week in a row – that was one of the times you want to grab a guy and tell him to [bug ] off," Fujita said. "But Hartley was young, and I didn’t want to mess him up for good, so I just bit my lip and said, ‘Hey, man, don’t worry about it — it was a team loss,’ which of course was a total lie."
by Fat Punk Kicker on Jul 12, 2011 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
Quade is at the game tonight, so I don't think we can be too sure about that.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Nope. This is one
our Cubbies can’t lose! Tho I-F there was a way to do it…
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this sucks...
No cable for couple days. No wi-fi (only internet is phone). We got beat up really bad from 85mph winds and a storm. Power is on finally but cable out and not sure until when! The whole city is a ghost town so can’t go anywhere to watch asg either:(
by bleedinblue76 on Jul 12, 2011 6:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
anyone know a live webcast link?
I have my phone
by bleedinblue76 on Jul 12, 2011 6:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Thats right...
pander to all of us on the West coast…go ahead, start your pandering, I’ll wait…Oh who am I kidding, I would kill to be back in the Midwest and enjoying the game at 8ish like normal people.
"There is no tomorrow for you, and that makes you very dangerous people."--Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) The Replacements
Time is an illusion--lunch time doubly so.
"The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just."--Abraham Lincoln
it's appropriate
That quaade was booed and castro was cheered.
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Jul 12, 2011 7:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
See? The average Joe
does know something about MLB! :)
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I just hope Ricketts saw that.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
V C F
only a genious mind woulda thought of that! :)
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Jeter
What’s this bullshit about Jeter needing to be there? Who cares?
by mokena on Jul 12, 2011 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Well, like an imbecile, I stayed up last nite
until 11pm Cetral time (why?) to watch the over-hyped HR contest. I gotta be an idiot. Went to work on 5 hrs sleep, dead-tired and guess what? Nobody, not a single person out of 60+ employees, so much as mentioned it. I won’t be fooled again!
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Grrr...please don't remind me
“Back…back…back…” (yack-yack-yack…)
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AHHH!
MY EARS! THEY’RE BLEEDING!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Weaver is gonna dominate
I picked him in my fantasy league, knowing he would be good this year.
The Triple-A All Star Game
is on the MLB Network. Much better choice.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
good to know, thanks
Don’t get me wrong – I dig seeing Erin Andrews as much as the next guy. But 2+ hours of self-congratulatory filigree is too much to bear.
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this is my first BCB post. Life long cubs fan from Hendersonville TN just outside of Nashville looking forward to the game. please pardon my typing i am disabled
Life is great....
Welcome
Seen the Smokies play lately? (Yeah, I know they’re outside of Knoxville.)
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
I seen their park from I 40 on the way to DC a few weeks ago. I do go to some Sounds games here and there
Life is great....
Welcome to BCB!
I teach elementary and middle school for kids with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism. Nice to meet you.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 12, 2011 8:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What school??
My Mom is at Glenbrook South. My Mom was also featured on WGN for her duty as well as the front page of the Trib.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I'm down in Kansas City, not Chicago.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 12, 2011 8:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey at least it isnt Dempster
doing his stupid Harry impersonation
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
why is that stupid?
#10 You will be missed.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 12, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Buck and McCarver
Sweet – Ill be on the roof
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Makes me even happier I'm not watching.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
And now, for those of you that
don’t get quite enough of our cubbis covered by the top-shelf crew on FOX…FOX presents, for your entertainment The 2011 All-Star Game!!! (crowd cheers in background)
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Hmmm... "Cubbis"
Perhaps the Lost Egyptian God of Suffering fans?
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Nerd alert!
That reminds me of this Star Trek episode.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
This just in
The 1st base umpire declined his All Star invite. 3 man crew tonight
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Just wish Buck and McCarver
and declined their invite. Sounds like Buck swallowed a frog, too.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean there are times he doesn't sound like that?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Normally he sounds like
he’s freebasing helium.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Bateman can just go away
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
"Ceremonial First Purchase"?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
"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
and Bautista almost killed himself
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Well, as I said earlier... I'm
not doing this to myself again. G’nite all. Enjoy the, erh, “game”.
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Night Jeff.
Catch you later. Sleep well! :)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't seen Fielder alot in the field.
But he doesn’t look “horrible” on defense like many say he is.
R.I.P. to my grandfather, Andrew Wiley
The reason I am a Cub fan forever
Not only that,
But any time he falls over, the impact registers on the Richter Scales in my area. No joke.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
How many Richter Scales do you have there?
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Several.
On a serious note, the Richter Scales in my area did pick up an earthquake about a week ago in the Vermont/New Hampshire area.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
1-2-3 inning. Let’s go NL !
Life is great....
This AL pitcher is not the youngest player here Tim
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Cubs don't cont for McCarver
"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 cannot wait for Starlin to hit
lets see what the senile dumb shit says
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
"Here comes Starlin Castro, the young SS of the Chicago Cubs, who haven't won a world series since 1908
but came close in 2003, but the Bartman Incident messed all that up. Oh yeah, I miss Derek Jeter an Albert Pujols, their teams rule!"
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
that cracker McCarver
*all he could say about Konerko was that he was “an ex-Dodger.” Yeah, about a dozen years ago.
*when Castro made that throwing error, I thought he wouldn’t stop harping about it.
This is my punishment for trying to watch the ASG. Shoulda stuck with HLN and their unending coverage of the Anthony trial.
Facts are meaningless.
You could use facts to prove anything that’s true!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Could we quit sucking Jeter's popsicle now?
It’s kinda embarrassing
"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 All Star games counts
and Bud says it is not an issue Jeter does not show up. Yeah that makes sense.
(please note – who cares if he didnt show up – I am sure Aram is sipping a pina coloda on the beach)
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
this talk about jeter
is getting old i like Jeter but dont like the 24./7 talk about him during the game hes not at
Life is great....
what about games he is at?
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Check where I am fishing next week
http://www.lakehousevacations.com/page-4552.html
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I miss the days
when CBS or NBC did the games
Life is great....
Home run
darn it. AL 1-0 up…. still a long game to go. he just blasted it out of there
Life is great....
Fielder
what were you doing? really?
Life is great....
wow
great throw at the plate .
did anyone see the delayed reaction of the Ump?
Life is great....
Timberlake is wasted
"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 do you like....
BEER!!!!!!!
9/14/08 - Big Z throws a no-hitter and my son attends his first Cubs game. The perfect combination.
by Scrapptastic on Jul 12, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
hot chicks
there at the pool. yummy
Life is great....
NL leads
Wewt
"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
HECK YA!
3-1 NL just like that !
Life is great....
Chicago Cub first baseman Prince Fielder hits a 3-R HR.
R.I.P. to my grandfather, Andrew Wiley
The reason I am a Cub fan forever
who you rater have on our team?
Fielder or Pujols ?
Life is great....
Prince
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
good votes
guys. I want him as well
Life is great....
and by him
I mean fielder
Life is great....
I knew what you meant.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
pujols would be one hell of a compensation prize, though
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
What are the odds both of Fielders kids make the bigs??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
did anyone
see that fan fall trying to catch that HR ball?
Life is great....
Did Fielder just hit a HR off of Wilson?
I’m not actually watching, just passing by happened to see Wilson pitching. Beltran was on base I hear.
Lawlz.
by SenorGato on Jul 12, 2011 8:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
The highlight they showed didn't show either
pitcher or batter.
FOX.
by SenorGato on Jul 12, 2011 8:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Desperation is a stinky cologne, Pepsi
"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
Wilson, not so straight edged now, eh.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 12, 2011 8:51 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Starlin's 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
Castro SB :D
"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 is this Starlin Castro?
Oh wait … HE’S OUR SHORTSTOP!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
THIS GAME COUNTS!!
TAKE OUT THE STARTERS!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
My IQ is literally going down by the second listening to these fuckin idiots.
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by dtpollitt on Jul 12, 2011 9:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
You cannot say fuck on the internet!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
You mean you never listened to Joe Morgan call a game?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That whole thing about Walden's feet made me want to slam my head against something blunt.
We'll all miss you Ron.
WP
Castro to 3B :)
"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
Boo Walden!
"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
Joe Buck is so freakin' awkward
It’s like he’s at his first junior high dance and can’t get up the stones to ask the fat girl to dance.
"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
buck was too k00l to dance with the fat chicks
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I can seriously see him practicing this crap in a mirror
It’s like “The King’s Speech” without the uplifting ending.
"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
Cassie in at SS!
"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
Its the TOOTBLANS ALL STARS!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Crap
They’re making excuses for the American League already. Nothing can detract from the Holy Yankess/Red Sox axis.
We need to find a way to stop the Axis Powers.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
The of "Axis of Evil"
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
...
baseball_ref Baseball Reference
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Castro fifth player to have 2 SB in #asg, last was Lofton in 1996
We'll all miss you Ron.
That second SB was a kinda-sorta.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
We need someone to catch balls
not signs.
Oh, wait a minute. You mean . . . never mind.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
We need to sign fielder
Prince sure would look good in a Cub uniform not to mention bring some leadership to the clubhouse. His teammates would love him, the fans would love him and maybe, just maybe the Cubs could climb up in the standings. Of course Rickets will re-sign Pena for $15 mil and there goes that daydream.
by DavidArthurKingman on Jul 13, 2011 7:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I believe Castro is thinking
“Wow, this is how it feels to play on team that actually has a chance to win”.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Quade looks as out of place...
…in that National League ALL STAR dugout as Kirstie Alley does eating a salad.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
...
"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 could have done without that.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Some of those salads
have a ton of calories in them.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Would you prefer Garden Salad?
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
With a gallon on Ranch?
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by DTJchris on Jul 12, 2011 9:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That would be Joe Buck, at least that's the rumor.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
That taste in your mouth is blue cheese
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Netflix raising prices is really f-ing with my world.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by how much?
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
I was wondering if the mocking was because of how...
…most baseball fans feel about Buck, Joe didn’t take to kindly to if however.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
JOE BUCK PLEASE DIE RIGHT NOW
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
He no likey Joe Buck, me either.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Not nice.
Just wish for a large truck to drive over his lyrax.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is McCrappy's Color Commentary:
TM: “You know Joe in 1976 the San Fransico Giants played 162 regular season games.”
Three seconds of dead air.
JB: “And the 2-2 pitch…”
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
It's the All-Cancer Game!
"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
STAND UP FOR CANCER
MLB does something right
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
But over and over and over again
It’s like the commentary and commercials are metastasizing, taking over the entire broadcast until there’s no actual baseball left.
"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 rarely watch commercials during baseball games
I usually flip back and forth to a sitcom and pause the game. I hate commercials
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
twice tonight i took the dog out and just paused
730pm in So Cal is prime weather.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
That late already?
Crap – I’m killing this whiskey.
"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
---
Wife – “I am going out with Brandy after class”
Me – “Have fun ”
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
# opens bottle when door closes #
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Youk is a foot off the inside line of the batter's box
Gotta stick to the script, eh Joe?
"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
But he's an expert!
Do you think they are even at the game?
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
No McCarver checked out years ago.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Who woulda guessed a year and a half ago
when Castro was in the AFL, he would be in the ASG this soon???
joe buck
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill
Nice combo
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
movie looks like absolut shit
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
It will bomb.
Who wants to watch a movie about fantasy baseball?
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
People who play fantasy baseball.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Is that you, Joe Morgan?
"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 that makes for a small % of the populace.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Joe Morgan did.
Numerous times.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Last time I said that about a Brad Pitt movie
It was “Fight Club”. His agent gets him some good scripts.
"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
Not at *all* what the ads portrayed, though
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
As was the ad for "Fight Club"
Made it look like a bunch of knuckleheads with kickboxing aspirations.
"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
But the outsiders are going to show the man they can do it.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Different than:
Unnecessary Roughness.
Bad News Bears.
Etc
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
obviously MLB needs to make another AMAZING rule to spice it up, then!
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah like give home field in the world series to the league that......
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
How nice is it outside right now??
AC be damned
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
oh yeah
just pulled costillas, mexican steak ribs, off the grill, with grilled guerito peppers and rice! ice cold Victorias!!!! perfect
WTF man!!
Sounds awesome. Im having grilled ham and cheese. Then again – those are all the ingredients in my house.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
scores the most runs before 4.2 innings
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
How about let the players drink beer
during the game. In the field, on the mound or at bat. When one team scores, the other team has to chug.
Could get Budweiser to sponsor it or something.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 12, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what?
I don’t need to hear “GBA” at every event Bud attends.
"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 DUMB
Have the woman sing naked or somehting
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I'd still mute it
But I’d probably watch
"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
Thus the "probably"
"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 she's too cool to do GBA
Nekkid or not
"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
Im so sick of songs at games
God Bless America – shut up. Cant do the Pledge of Allegiance in schools?? Disallow this crap. (ducks)
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
Please run out of players
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Starlin PA!
"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
HEY EVERYBODY, WAKE UP!
STARLIN’S AT THE DISH!
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." --Dave Barry
Now you may go back to sleep.
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." --Dave Barry
*Not* over .300, McJackass
"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
don't SO.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
McCarver
Kruk is just a fat, drunk, sloppy idiot.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Hey look
It’s the guy who’s playing instead of Rami
"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
Does that bother you?
It kind of bugged me at first, but the circumstances helped me realize that it wasn’t a big deal.
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not all that concerned
"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
Weiters forgot there was a baserunner
SMH
"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 like how sandoval is skinny on gameday's mlb 11 the show image
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
"Catchers are used to hitting against pitchers and not catching them."
Why is this idiot allowed to infest my television broadcasts?
"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
koyie hill is our crappy backup hitter
hey, still works
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The double post from 2 different people is a strong indication
of the stupidity of the comment.
We'll all miss you Ron.
He's rapidly becoming worse than Joe Morgan.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
"Catchers are used to hitting against pitchers and not catching them"
you are a frickin GENIUS McCarver.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
If The moon was made of spare ribs would you eat it
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course...and I'd polish it off with a nice tall budweiser.
Guys, hitting is not about muscle. It's simple physics. Calculate the velocity, v, in relation to the trajectory, t, in which g, gravity, of course remains a constant.... It's not complicated. - George Costanza
Rumor today that SF wants Koyie. Not joking.
"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."
We'll take Posey
Straight-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
I'll take my chances
"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
Definitely
If he has trouble behind the plate, well, I hear we could use a corner infielder or two…
"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
Thought the same thing.
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If this happens, this season is almost bearable.
I do not care if they give us some sand in a bottle.
an offensive powerhouse like the giants can deal with it
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Zooey Deschanel
Met her – shes a tool
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I think she is hot too
just a dork
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Nerdy tool?
Or “too good for the common folk” tool?
"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
Bleah
"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
didnt recognize her at first
because she was binocular thick glasses
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Well you too had that in common right hammer?
:)
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I hang higher in the garage then her
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
TWSS
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if I should view that as a compliment for her,
Especially as it’s coming from someone with the username “Hammer”.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Heath Bell
Pissing off the grounds crew in AZ. Hilarious!
"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 did he do
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
slid into the mound
tore a divot too
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
*Sprinted* in from the bullpen
And then slid at the mound before taking the ball.
"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
Sprinted in and feet first slid to the mound on the infield grass
Tore it up pretty good
We'll all miss you Ron.
what an embarassment to MLB
acting like that in the biggest game in the world?
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF Bell!?!
This time the game counts!
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 12, 2011 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
that camera chasing Bell is awesome
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Poor bastard had to do it with a Steadicam rig
I don’t envy him
"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
Belgians know no shame
"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
Joe Bucks boner of the day brought to you by Heath Bell
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Bell is just the backup boner
Talking about Jeter for an inning and a half was the main event.
"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
"sorry honey that was the backup boner"
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
You've never had to say 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
"Day aint over yet"
anyone??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
SO I HEAR DEREK JETER ISNT IN ATTENDANCE
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
what? when was that announced!!
I cannot believe it
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
So the moral of that Chevy commercial is...
… that when Chevy vehicles break down, it is cheaper to buy a whole new vehicle instead of repairing it.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
They'd really like you to believe 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
Hey, Sprint
Mentioning Angry Birds three times in 15 seconds does not make me want to buy your service. GFY
"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 does sum up the cubs season in one throw, doesn't it?
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
How is that on Castro?
Peña woulda dug that 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
Can someone teach Starlin some fricken footwork??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
>.<
"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
"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, those would be fundamentals... the Cubs don't do fundamentals.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
Every time he picks up the ball I am watching his left foot
He is lazy on his throws and needs to stop
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Anyone want to check and see what the Pirates blog has to say about that??
"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."
Well, at least Starlin wasn't he only 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
*the only 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
Who brought the clown car??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
How is a car sliding through other cars
Demonstrating “torque”. They must think we’re idiots.
"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
you're the next trending topic
according to this commercial. BARF!!!
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I want nothing more than to see wireless ad execs
Lined up against a wall to star in a bukake video. Live
"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
on your HTC phone I assume
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Castro is hoping this one gets tied up so he can bat again
"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."
wow.
unbelievable two errors on the same play
Life is great....
It's like watching a Cubs game
I felt right at home for the first time
"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
wait for the blown save
THEN it will feel like a Cubs game.
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
technically only one....
The batter reached second on the error, but nobody went any further.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
Wilson
Sorry man – bought you look like a fucking idiot
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Cuddyer performs his specialty
Hitting a shallow fly ball in a clutch situation
"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, apparently Brian Wilson lost his sanity at last year's all star game.
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
That 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
Lincecum looks really weird without a cap 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
Castro throws out Konerko
All is well with the world.
"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
Yes!!
4 games at Wrigley this postseason!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
YES!!!
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
NL wins!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 12, 2011 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
Fielder MVP?
"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
Definitely
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so
Cubs 2012 1b?
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
NL won the game
AL won the derby. Later tonight the AL will play the NL in a game of bags to determine home field.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
"Bags"?
"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 thought it was settled over a game of
Magic: The Gathering
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Fielder's bringing his black and green deck
Cano better recognize!
"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
Red deck
for immediate damage!
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
hot dog eating contest
NL’s got this one wrapped up tight
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
you and your chop busting
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
PAINT A FENCE!!!!
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Veggie dogs?
"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
gonna be hard to be there when Game 1 is at Wrigley Field
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
see above
mmmmmmm….Kool-Aid
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The hype
You’re believing it. Philly’s gonna have to fight off Atlanta for the rest of the season. The Padres and Dodgers aren’t going to give SF nearly the fits they did last year. I’m not seeing 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
Starlin, just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this.....
……And totally redeem yourself!
by Throw Up The X on Jul 12, 2011 10:31 PM CDT reply actions
castro's not dumb
he lives on the edge
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
glad the NL won
Great all star game. if your a fan or the NL :)
Life is great....
STFU the beard is fucking dumb shit
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Wilson, Heath Bell, Dempster, Swisher STFU
none of you are funny.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
But he's pretty damned funny otherwise.
"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 disagree
Wilson will be the first to tell you that he’s a nerd trying to be funny and sometimes succeeding. Schilling’s spray painting socks to make a point. I know which one I’d rather tell to STFU
"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
each to his own
Both need to follow the Cowboy’s Guide To Life and “never miss a good opportunity to shut up.”
And the last slo-mo action shot
Is Underpants high-fiving Cassie. Le sigh.
"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 ARE THE GREATEST TEAM ALIVE
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
TEAM BCB!
"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 dominate the SBNation all-star game
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
PRINCE - his kids
are cool looking
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I wonder if he's tattooed them yet
"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
Crap
That’s gonna cost us another $5M
"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
Bud Selig
Sponsored by Oops I Crapped My Pants
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
First Brewer to hit a ASG HR?
Yount and Molly must be so proud.
"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
great idea, Moneyball
but it never won anything.
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
Won me a buncha cash
I was a 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 found the book very interesting
Kevin Youklis is discussed a great deal, Beane was correct. High OBP works.
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
by VegasCubFan on Jul 12, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
high OBP?
hendry says “wut”
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 12, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the thing
It was about finding an undervalued asset and exploiting it. That’s a lot tougher to do now.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Does anyone keep stats on 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
2012
If we don’t get Prince or Pujols next year its going to be a realllllllly bad year. That is all..
by bleedinblue76 on Jul 12, 2011 10:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I've been on that tram!
Apparently, people hit them with cars all the damned time.
"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 I'm gonna guess that "Friends With Benefits" ends up with them falling in love
Dunno why…
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
As long as there is
a scene with JT singing Semisonic and another with him singing Kris Kros that is a movie I am going to pay to watch.
"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"Are you out of your fucking mind? You think I'm just going to rape you on the off chance that hopefully you're into that shit?" - Louis CK
Nucks Misconduct's Prodigal Son, Chief Curmudgeon, and Chief Hunk.
by Section 312 on Jul 12, 2011 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
KRod to the Brewers.
Interesting
"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."
And to show you how much it cost........
2 players to be named later.
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
What are they going to do with Axford? Setup guy or is he involved in trade?
by mikeschieve on Jul 12, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I am learning, the more I read, that if he closes/or doesn't close
something in his contract vests. I can’t get it straight which one.
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like Axford is staying closer
with Rodriguez setting him up. Rodriguez’s option vest if he finishes a certain number of games, not based on number of appearances.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
Yes
No way the Brewers will let KRod’s option vest. He might get some saves, but Axford will stay as the primary closer.
by Josh Timmers on Jul 13, 2011 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Breaking
Brewers acquire closer Francisco Rodriguez and cash considerations from Mets for two players to be named.
"Go Cubs!"
Thunder stealer
2 posts up!!
"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."
by louslovechild on Jul 12, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Harold Reynolds
was on the MLB Network last night saying the NL won with “National League ball-pitching, defense and small ball.”
Excuse me? I’ll give you pitching, but the NL won on a three-run home run by Prince Fielder. They made two errors and the only really great defensive play of the game was American Leaguer Jose Bautista’s catch. I guess Pence made a nice throw to the plate, but it was hardly anything special.
The National League had two players thrown out on the basepaths. Castro’s was understandable as he was going on contact. Ethier was a dumb play as Weeks was going to score easily (although Reynolds tried to pretend otherwise). Lance Berkman was thrown out stealing when he overslid the bag. Real great small ball.
But please, let’s not let the facts get in the way of some preconcieved stereotypes.
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