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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Friday 8/12, 6:35 CT

Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves, Aug 12, 2011 6:35 PM CDT


Carlos Zambrano  of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Go get 'em, Carlos.

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Gato has hit the big time.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

LETS GO!!

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry

by Hammer on Aug 12, 2011 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

ESPN MLB – CHC at ATL has been delayed. THE START OF THE GAME IS BEING DELAYED DUE TO COLD.

…according to ESPN.
Interesting.

by Ed134 on Aug 12, 2011 6:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

They must mean OLD.

by Ed134 on Aug 12, 2011 6:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

ESPN texted me saying the game was delayed due to "COLD"

That was confusing.

When’s the last time Castro got a day off?

by mokena on Aug 12, 2011 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

why no HD tonight?

We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.

by mrcubsfan on Aug 12, 2011 6:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

On Ch 200 on Comcast

in NW burbs…

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

GO CUBS!

Please win…….fingers crossed

by Swoosie on Aug 12, 2011 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi all...

C’mon, Z. Pitch well….

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

oh well

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least...

.. they made Minor throw more than 7 pitches in that inning…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Could the Cubs be any more free swinging against a mediocre pitcher

20 pitches in TWO innings including two hits? I give Sori credit for a six pitch AB.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2011 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

You know you're in trouble...

when Soriano is singled out as the patient hitter…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sheesh, no kidding.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

well crap

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, how bad was Uggla hitting before this streak?

32 straight games and his average is still only .226!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

So what's he taking?

and can we order some for our guys?

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Greetings TJ11

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello

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State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello

Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.

State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shoot.

And Pops just complimented Z moments before the HR… he’s most certainly not BCB material…

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Z

getting some help from the ump there…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

What's up, fellow shut-ins?

Who do we hate tonight?

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Duh.

Mikey Q. :]

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate nobody...

well except for the Yankees… and the Brewers…

No Cubs on my list…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're cute!

Maybe life down under is more mellow.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

something to the mellowness thing probably...

mostly it’s just that I had imbibed a lifetime supply of the blue-koolaid by the time I was12… have never been able to muster any hate for anyone wearing a Cubs uni… :)

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bless you.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

No kidding.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good for you...I wish we could say the same most of us have become a bunch of...

…jaded pricks.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

aw sure, you're jaded pricks...

but in a good way… lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed

::flexes man-muscle:: tho some are bigger ones than others! :}

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shut-ins? I take offense....okay it's true....I'm a shut-in.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

The truth will set you free trout... :]

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know...

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

party at Hammers

just ordered pizza

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry

by Hammer on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cardinals, Yankees, White Sox

and Steve Garvey.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Aug 12, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

G-D Steve Garvey...

I hate that stumpy little sh*t.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

^Officially THIS!^

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep...Steve Garvey, I remember trying to take up a collection with my cousin so...

…we could go to San Diego and “take him out”.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

As an 8 year old.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

You, Dear Sir

show true promise

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think that's when my deranged side reared its ugly head...the 1984 playoffs.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That. Fuggin. Glove.

ARRRRRGH!!!!

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Garvey's bat, the glove and DURHAM'S GLOVE!!!!!

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's IT!!!

Go.To.Your. ROOM!!! (The one without the keyboard!!!) :]

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate being reminded of '84 and '03 too painful for a lot of us.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's ALL too painful at this point :(

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hiya CG!

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey jeff!!

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed.

This is why ATL is +20 over .500. School’s in session. ::Prays battery goes dead soon…::

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I gotta second

Steve Garvey… will always hate that little #$#%

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn...

nearly cut the lead in half there…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Bullshit call

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

you confident?

no video here for me to judge…. Pat and Keith seemed unsure and no argument from Q…

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Len and Bob said it was fair at first and I thought so too.

But on a second review it did look foul.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd not base my opinion on Mikeys

actions or, inactivity… it was Iffy at best however.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

ReJo 2 for 2 with a blooper to Left

2-1 now

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

It's happening?

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

of COURSE it’s happening…just in very, very, very slooooow-motion…

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

so....

probably not in my lifetime, eh?

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

We always hope

and pray. I never thought I’d not live to see it…I dunno now. Don’t matter tho. I’d like to see some true effort from Ricketts this off-season. That’d be good enuf for me…I think.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

my daughter is only 10 months old...

I have some hope that she’ll see a Cubs WS win… lol

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe we can catch it with a high speed camera.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Cubs!

Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.

State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey VCF...

How’s life? :)

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doing well.

Registered today for a post-baccalaureate biology class. My goal is to get into medical school.

Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.

State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool..

good luck with it!

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey V C F

OT- Persieds Meteors tonite (if you’re away from city lights).

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Claudio Vernight is here.

Car Talk FTW!

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State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh?

Is that a LOTR character?

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

You, my good man, have never listened to Car Talk, I take it?

Their closing credits are full of double entendres. “Claudio Vernight” is another name for “Cloudy Overnight”. He’s their “second-shift meteorologist”.

Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.

State high point count: 4/50

If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

No. I haven't

Thanks for info. Cloudy always seems to obsure it here.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

And...as if on cue

Thunder…

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

dan uggla: another example of the marlins trading their star player for a bag of balls and big league chew

I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

by jesus christos on Aug 12, 2011 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Hello all.

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by eswan9 on Aug 12, 2011 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

what up

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry

by Hammer on Aug 12, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello to you both!

Be right back…

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yello...Jeff 'n Hammer!

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by eswan9 on Aug 12, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

G'day..

was just thinking this place needed some aardvarks… :)

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Love aardvarks, he he.

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by eswan9 on Aug 12, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Larry is a first ballot HOFer.

Don’t even pretend he isn’t.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

no argument here

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I might not go first-ballot...

because of all of the injury problems and only getting one WS win off all of those chances… but I won’t argue about him getting in. As we Cubs fans know all too well, there aren’t enough 3B in the Hall anyway.

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by jameslcrockett on Aug 12, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

First ballot in spite of the injuries.

Take a gander at his B-R page. Astounding numbers.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know the numbers.

I vote for him no problem… but if Barry Larkin didn’t get in first ballot… and Robby Alomar didn’t get in first ballot… he’s not getting in first ballot.

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by jameslcrockett on Aug 12, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop

"People ask me a lot about the values I got from playing for the Cubs for so many years. The value I got out of it was patience. A lot of people these days are not very patient." -- Ernie Banks

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Aug 12, 2011 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

The sooner guys like Z are off this team, the better!

Oh wait, we can’t break up this juggernaut!

"Go Cubs!"

by Itchy on Aug 12, 2011 7:34 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Can only wait so long for the Z from a few years ago to come back but the reality is...

…he was never a #1 even though he was treated like one. Can’t wait to say good riddance to him and a handful of others.

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Correct. Sadly.

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just kind of looked at the lineup again..

why is untouchable lefty masher Baker batting 8th tonight?

by TJ11 on Aug 12, 2011 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

"the magic Q-Ball"

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

by troutfishin on Aug 12, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would

LOVE to “shake his head”… SMS??? (Shaken Manager Syndrome)

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

how's it shakin' jeff?

:)

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doin ok CG.

Won’t be on long… not set up foor long-term ’puter use at Pops yet. Home shoppin, Finance shoppin… I beez a busy beaver!

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pena

Forgot something bro

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt that he swings at.

by Ryno8 on Aug 12, 2011 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I've wanted to jump for years...

I keep thinking of those I’d leave behind w/o the benefit of my wisdom… :]

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really like this Costanza.

And I don’t mean George…

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by jameslcrockett on Aug 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Bobby Cox dysfunction with the Cubs?

with them changing managers in the minors some 50 years ago. Dysfunction with this pathetic organization? Who woulda thunk it. LMAO.

by MikeJW on Aug 12, 2011 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't disagree...

but with a lefty on the mound, they should be able to pick the lineup out of a hat and it won’t matter. They’re already batting their best hitter 1st, so it’s not horrible that then have Baker 2 spots in front of him.

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by jameslcrockett on Aug 12, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Castro...

but omg he must bat leadoff!!! The irrelevant luck-based small sample sizes say so!!!

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by jameslcrockett on Aug 12, 2011 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quade is a f_king idiot!

Fire his ass now!

"Go Cubs!"

by Itchy on Aug 12, 2011 7:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

fAking???

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAH!!!

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

the mustache is actually a rare parasite that feeds on the brain of its host

I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

by jesus christos on Aug 12, 2011 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank You.

Explains a great deal. Isn’t it FULL yet???

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's a flaw

he fuckin sucks

"Go Cubs!"

by Itchy on Aug 12, 2011 7:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

there's no noticing mechanical flaws, or lack of fundamental baseball playing, or the fact that we have veterans who cant play

baseball anymore, or we have a small market manager in charge of what once was a large market team….ugh 8-1 :(
RIAFI

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

CG ruins the evening by introducing

facts?! (Die battery, DIE!!!)

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs SETTING RECORDS!!!!

Yeeeees!!!

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by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Uggla goes yard x2

maybe Qball should think about warming someone up…

by LT on Aug 12, 2011 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Isnt it Ortiz time? Isnt that what he is here for?

He will probably pitch 2/3 of an inning and get pulled for Marshall next inning….

by TJ11 on Aug 12, 2011 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

got beachy for the start on sunday

I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

by jesus christos on Aug 12, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

you wouldnt know that turner's is a pitchers park judging by zambrano's starts there

I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

by jesus christos on Aug 12, 2011 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Z smiling?!

OMG…He’s got a lot to smile about… PLEASE Yankees…TAKE HIM AWAY???

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Z's Out?

I’m done with him…..

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

What did Z do?

Sorry, I’m at work

It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 12, 2011 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I did not see that......WOW!!!!!

Maybe a suspension….By the league of course…The Cubs organization wont give a crap…

by TJ11 on Aug 12, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was Uggla.

Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt that he swings at.

by Ryno8 on Aug 12, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

because he had the nerve to go yard on Z….. Waaaah

by LT on Aug 12, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank God

for Zs Anger Mgt classes! Now…he just grins like a fool.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gee, I'm sorry I'm missing it

Have I mentioned that I’m glad I have a lousy work schedule and really haven’t managed to watch any games this year?
Yeah.

It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 12, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good call Brenly

selfish pile of crap, wouldn’t take the innings for the team.

by MikeJW on Aug 12, 2011 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish this was

on YOUR TV TOO!!! (and OFF of mine)

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thats funny....

Sometimes the circus is fun to watch

by TJ11 on Aug 12, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I went to the circus today :)

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bet it was better than this...

I did not mean to insult a real circus

by TJ11 on Aug 12, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

it was very good, It was a Cirque de something or other.

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by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

he did!

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least Sori is not a hot head

he seems to try hard. He just isn’t what he used to be physicallly

by LT on Aug 12, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is with

a heavy heart that I report my battery is dying, causing me to miss the inevitable Cubbie-Comeback. G’nite to all. Go Cubs!!! (PS- it’s the _6th inning w/o a JUMP???) …sigh…weepy…

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

farewell jeff,

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know what I hate?

the chant thing they do in Atlanta

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Tomahawk Chop song?

SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. Nite CG

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

6th inning… near epic fail.

"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 12, 2011 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh we suck so bad

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 12, 2011 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

i underestimated your abilities, ubercubsfan

please forgive me

I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.

by jesus christos on Aug 12, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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