Cubs Sweep Pirates In Pittsburgh, Win Fifth Straight
by Al Yellon on Aug 4, 2011 9:25 PM CDT
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You have just witnessed something that no Cubs team has done in 52 years -- sweep the Pirates in a four-game series in Pittsburgh.
The last time this happened, the winning pitchers were Glen Hobbie, Moe Drabowsky, John Buzhardt and Elmer Singleton. Don Elston got a couple of saves (even though it would be another year before the save was officially invented), and Ernie Banks, on his way to his second straight MVP season, hit a home run in the first of the four games. The dates were June 5, June 6, and a twin bill on June 7.
The Cubs have just completed one of the wackiest road trips in their history, losing the first five games and then winning the final five for a .500 trip -- only their second non-losing road trip of the season, and their first since they split six games with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers in late April and early May.
And, perhaps best of all, the Cubs' 7-6 win over the Pirates included coming from behind after blowing a 4-0 lead and coughing up a six-run inning in which seemingly everyone in the entire state of Pennsylvania got an extra-base hit off Rodrigo Lopez.
The Cubs fashioned their 4-0 lead thanks to three home runs -- solo shots by Geovany Soto and Carlos Pena, and a two-run homer from the guy none of us wanted to see starting in left field tonight, Blake DeWitt.
But the Pirates fought back, scoring six runs in the fourth on what seemed an endless parade of hits, capped by a three-run double by pitcher James McDonald, who came into the game with a lifetime batting average of .059 (4-for-68) with zero RBI.
The Pirates pretty much gave the game back to the Cubs in the eighth inning, with a pair of singles ahead of Darwin Barney. Barney tried to sacrifice; instead he got hit by a pitch. A soft Aramis Ramirez single made it 6-5, and a bases-loaded walk tied the game. Every time you looked up, a different Pirates pitcher was giving up a run, and finally Marlon Byrd, who had recorded his 1,000th career hit earlier in the game, drove in what proved to be the gamewinner with a sacrifice fly.
I had visions of the game remaining tied, and going 18 innings, and the Cubs having to go directly to Wrigley Field from O'Hare. But James Russell, Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol (23rd save, and third in this series) finished up, and the Cubs' plane is scheduled to land about 11:40 CT, enough time for them to get home and sleep some before Friday's afternoon game against the Reds.
Even the fact that Mike Quade had used up both of his real outfielders -- Tony Campana and Reed Johnson -- and had to put Alfonso Soriano in for DeWitt, didn't hurt this game. One of Marmol's outs was a 400-foot fly ball leading off the ninth by Steve Pearce, but Byrd ran it down.
Five in a row. Dizzying heights, this. Can they continue over the weekend? The sweep helped put the Pirates 6.5 games out of first place and perhaps edging out of contention. The Reds are in even worse shape, 7.5 games behind the NL Central leading Brewers; a Cub victory in the weekend series could put the Reds on the road to oblivion.
I'd like that. Go Cubs. Let's keep it going.
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If Tony Campana ever finds out you wrote that...
you’ll have yourself a big fan.
Oh and Spoiler Alert:
The Cubs are playing Quade 2nd half ball, snitches!!!11
Actually I didn't witness any of this streak, because I quit watching about two weeks ago.
Every MLB team, every year, has an extended winning streak and an extended losing stream in ’em, right? This is ours. I find the taste to be bitter, considering the general ignorance from last weekends non-events.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah, I hear you.
But seeing your team win is still nice.
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by Al Yellon on Aug 4, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
x2
way too little, way too late.
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
Also FWIW
the last Cubs four game sweep of any kind on the road was July 16-19, 2009 in Washington, a four-game sweep of the Nats.
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something to enjoy
even though the cubs are out of it and have been for a while, its nice to have something to cheer about. Go Cubs!
by Badger_in_Utah on Aug 4, 2011 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
8 weeks til we lay Taylor Martinez flat on his ass.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
that game is going to be insane
unfortunately I won’t be able to watch it because of a grad student retreat i have to attend. Two years in a row I miss the biggest game for work (Ohio State last year).
by Badger_in_Utah on Aug 4, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
u-rah-rah
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm assuming you saw we're ranked #10.
Only Big 10 team ranked in top 10.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
The SEC
is where they play the real football. (And where they pay the players the best too, probably.)
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run FOR Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Cool story bro.
It also has extremely poor academic standing. And where they suck at basketball. Try coming over to a conference that does it all.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
When you say WIS-CON-SIN!
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
YOU'VE SAID IT ALL!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing that won't happen.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
How can you create divisions in the B1G 10,
and not guarantee that ’Sconie and Iowa play every year, or are in the SAME DIVISION?!?!!!!11
It’s ridiculous.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
...
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Auburn football..
May be off topic, but Auburn has yet to been found guilty of any wrong doing. Ohio State on the other hand, well we know their story. So before you start making any kind of accusations I suggest you check your sources. From a guy who worships southern football, played high school football too, the reasons why the south is so good at football is because that is all we know. There are hardly any good baseball, or basketball players in the south. We definately don’t mess with soccer or hockey. I’m not downplaying those sports, but the focus is not there.
by alabamacubbie on Aug 5, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Interesting that it took the NCAA only a few days to find Cam Newton innocent...
…but Reggie Bush took years? I wonder if it has to do with the fact that Cam was ranked #1 and had a big game coming up? Hmm.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
all about the scapegoats...
I really have little interest for college football anymore…the “football in the purest form” is a joke, these guys get paid above, on, under, next to and in the table…its only a matter of time until the top 50 or so football schools bolt the NCAA, form their own conference and do it their way.
I think it's the NCAA that's the joke, not the football itself.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I guess
I can lay off the odd shaped object that gets beat up every week…
Its everything, the kids, the coaches, the AD’s, the boosters, the schools, the NCAA, the media…everyone is willing to look the other way when they have a good thing going and suspend a kid after the bowl game because he pinky-promised to return next year.
I enjoy watching the games but I get sick of everything else. These student-atheletes are getting tens-of-thousands of dolloars worth of education, free clothes, free meal plan while the kid who gets a free ride for astro-physics has to work a part-time job so he can go get a big mac but doesn’t complain when he “cant take his gf out on a date” (mostly because he doesnt have one).
You fix the system one of two ways, you pay the players after they GET the degree (and keep a certain % back in case it comes out they broke the rules) or you hold X% of the head coaches salaries in an escrow account to be held for 10 years – break the rules that year lose that money.
Oh, and Mel Kiper Jr. can take his draft board and shove it…
I'd have an iota of respect for the NCAA,
if they demonstrated a consistent pattern of discipline, leadership, and fairness. The NCAA is anything but.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
to think that any school is innocent these days
is being naive enough to think that players didnt take steroids in the 90’s…some guys are just better at not getting caught.
I mean the Hawkeye football team will rent out an entire restaurant
and not have to pay for the meal. I only bring that up because if that’s in the open, which I have no problem with, than who knows what’s going on behind closed doors.
However, Kirk Ferentz has to be the best coach in college, because if he sees something that can become a distraction (these days mostly drug related) he won’t speak about it and the kid is IMMEDIATELY excused from the team, not suspended for a game.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Yep.
Now that there’s a legit replacement for Tolzein, this could be interesting.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 4, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
8500+ YARDS! 76 TDS! ONLY 26 INTS!
RUSSELLLLLLLLLLL
WILSONNNNNNNNNNNNNN
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
hoping they bring back the option
Was a thing of beauty back when they ran it with Bollinger and Dayne.
by Badger_in_Utah on Aug 4, 2011 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see them running it with Wilson
he’s too good a passer and has taken a few concussions.
The angst in NC over the Wilson situation was entertaining
He’s a really talented player.
That should be a Top 10 tilt w/ Gameday in attendance
I couldn’t be more excited for that game. I’m trying to get to Madison, but it’s looking bleaker by the second. I’m hoping for a win, but I’m nervous about the lights @ Camp Randall. Of course, TCU walked away with a win last year on the backs of Bielema’s brilliant decision-making abilities, so maybe we have a chance.
Always check the words with the red squiggly line. They mean you probably screwed up.
by KennardHusker on Aug 5, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
That was probably Paul Chryst.
And our offense is going to look really, really different in 2011 with a QB that has an arm and can run. We won’t even know what to do with ourselves.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Paul Chryst got too creative in that one.
If he had stuck with a standard run up the middle game plan, TCU would have lost easily. They had shown they could not stop those runs, yet he stayed away from them for some reason.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
That was ridiculously terrible to watch
Yeah, OC’s outsmart themselves all the time. Seriously, though, I can’t wait for that game. Sounds like 20-30k Husker fans are going to be in Madison. Not that many will be in the stadium, but even the atmosphere of that many people should be great. Do you all think that Wilson is the real deal? I tend to be iffy on transfer QBs working out.
Always check the words with the red squiggly line. They mean you probably screwed up.
by KennardHusker on Aug 5, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
All signs point to him being welcomed as a Badger.
The used-to-be starting QB is saying all the right things, Bielema kept him from Big10 reporters, and he’s working well with teammates. We’ve never had a QB that can throw and run, all our QBs from the last decade or so are system guys that just don’t screw up. For a team that scored a lot of points last year (and Bielema loves to run up the score), this is going to add a new facet to our offensive production.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
We usually don't do well with expectations
I think it will depend on the defense this year and if Borland can stay healthy
With Doeren gone, the D is a bit of a concern.
I think Borland will slide nicely into the spot filled by Watt, the leader of the defense.
Then again, our offense is going to be so explosive with Ball & White & Wilson, stopping teams might not be all that imporrtant this year.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Well, it should be a good ride
I told a friend that I’m pretty sure we will lose in Madison, but I’m hoping we can make it back to a rematch in Indianapolis. If that happens, all bets are off. Rematch games are intense, and fighting for that first title game trophy will be unbelievable. I will say this. Bucky has been great to talk to since the offseason began. All the hype for the season has gotten me through a forgettable Cubs season for sure. Now take care of business until the Nebraska game so the WWN can witness some firepower.
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by KennardHusker on Aug 5, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
NU has the most difficult Big 10 schedule this year.
It’s surely a rough introduction to the conference at Madison under the lights. I’m a Big 10 alum now in Big 12 country working on another degree, and the atmosphere at Madison will be what the Cornhuskers should expect every weekend. Welcome to the club.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
They do have a cakewalk of a schedule this year.
Do you really expect to win at Penn State and at Nebraska?
Also, your non-con is ridiculous.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Hold on...
…look at the history against Penn State under Ferentz. It’s going to be a tough game, but Iowa fans have a reason to feel like we’ve got a chance.
Do I expect to win at BOTH PSU and Nebraska, no. But if they win one, they should be set up for a birth in the Big Ten Championship. Where else is Iowa going to lose?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
You think the polls would reflect your thinking if you were right, eh?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
eh
Hawks had a poor season last year and expectations are down this year which means 10-2 is in the bag…
now if the Hawks were ranked top 15 we would be lucky to get to 8-4…
Hawks will win at PSU and Nebraska will be one hell of a fight
That is 100% incorrect.
Preseason polls mean quite a bit. If a team starts highly ranked and rattles off 4, 5, or 6 wins with a easy non-con and early conference schedule, they will, undoubtedly, be highly ranked when BCS standings are released. Pollsters in college football rarely jump teams up or down by large margins because if a team continues to win, coaches don’t see a reason to drastically change their spot. In short, yeah, polls mean a lot.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Aug 5, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You overvalue the importance...
…by a lot.
Auburn last year was preseason ranked 23rd, how did that end up for them? Iowa was preseason ranked 10th, how did that end up for them?
This year FSU plays Oklahoma early. Oregon will be playing LSU early. The preseason rankings will look nothing like they do now when the conference schedule starts.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
...
Auburn kept winning…so they moved up. Iowa kept losing…so they dropped.
I’m trying to find the analysis, it was a year or so ago here at CFN, where they discussed the propensity of pollsters to continue rating or overvaluing teams at the end of the year that were high at the beginning of the year, but of course I can’t find it when I need it.
Did you know Iowa State football has never won 10+ games in a season? And only 9+ games in a season only once? Interesting.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
ISU
is just happy when they win 6 and get to go to the Al Yellon presents the BCB Monster Bash Holliday Bowl in Achorage, AK
They are trying to build a program that will eventually be where Iowa is now but they have been trying to do that for the past 15 years.
I've been to that bowl,
lovely scenery, and sometimes you can see a football game occur.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
When was the last time a preseason #1 ranked team...
…won the national championship?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Probably Florida, with Tebow?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
'04 USC which was vacated.
’99 FSU was non-vacated.
Preseason rankings don’t mean jack, you just have to be in the ballpark and win games.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
BTW...
…I’ll give you Oregon State (home), but UNLV (home) is probably a step down from an instate game against (at) Iowa State. So the schedules are not THAT much different.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
We play two teams that received votes in the polls.
And our con schedule is way more difficult.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
For someone that doesn't understand...
…the Iowa/Iowa State rivalry, I can understand why you would say that. Just know that a road game to Ames is never easy.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I work for a Cyclone Alum,
also an Illini. Go Hawks!
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
That's like saying Kansas and Kansas State is a big deal game.
Sure, it is for people that live in Kansas. No one gives a hoot outside of the state.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Huh?
I’m not saying anyone should care about it. I’m saying that if you look at Iowa State on paper, it looks like an easy game. But if you know anything about the rivalry you know it’s always a very tough challenge, especially when it’s in Ames.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yeah,
That’s why the Hawkeyes won 35-3 there a few years ago.
Oh wait….
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
See above.
You know nothing about the rivalry and how it makes what should be an easy game, tough.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I went to Ames for the field goal game in 2007.
That was one of those, “how did we lose to the Cyclones?” “how did no touchdowns get scored?” Boring game, terrible town (especially after you lose to those clowns) no bar scene.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Agreed.
I remember that day clearly, unfortunately. I was living in Des Moines at the time. Hopped in my car to head up to Ames and buy some scalped tix. I got about 5 miles from my house, had a terrible feeling about the game, and turned around. Best decision I could have made.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Since the '02 loss, it has been a tough game every year.
without including ’09 and half of ’10.
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
I went to ISU for 4 years
(Just so happened it was 4 of the years the football team was respectable to ok).
I can see where most people don’t like the “bar scene” in Ames. It never bothered me; there are enough in Campus Town to suffice but it’s obviously not a college town like Iowa City is.
And yes, 2007 was terrible. The 2001 game so far has been the best one in the last 15 years that I can recall.
I didn't mind the bar scene in Ames.
But I had some buddies that lived there so they knew the places to go to and the places to avoid.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Big Ten?
Isn’t that one of those 3A school leagues?
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 4, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
You see, that’s the SEC. The Big Ten is better than that.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions
All-time record
46-23-3…sure lately NW has done well, but ALWAYS beats Iowa? Get a clue.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Exhaustion Is Key?
An odd part of me is hoping that the Cubbies will be a tad bit tired enough tomorrow afternoon that they will not be thinking so much during the game to the extant that they swing and OVER-think their swinging…. or am I over thinking….
Possible.
Also, who knows — maybe the Reds are out partying tonight.
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I know this season as a whole
has sucked, but I’ve really enjoyed watching these last four games. It’s made Cubs baseball fun again. I too would like to see them put the Reds out of the race this weekend.
by qccub on Aug 4, 2011 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
i just don't get this team....
Although I’m very happy the Cubs swepted the Bucs, the team that owned us for a while, and witnessing the first four game sweep since 1959 in Pittsburgh……
I just hate that it’s looking like a repeat of the second half of 2010…..
Oh well….spoilers here we come…..as well as no changes for 2012….
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by Unclemike on Aug 4, 2011 9:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm with you
I love it when this team wins, but if they keep this up, it makes Hendry look right.
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.
by cub in louies nest on Aug 4, 2011 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I've enjoyed watching them too.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Anybody here cheering for the Brewers or Cards?
I mean, I’d much, much rather seen the Pirates take the division crown.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah, I would too.
But it’s not looking like that’s going to happen. Instead, we have to root for whoever wins the Central to get swept by the Phillies or Giants.
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Oh, I'm with you.
But if they do win it, I’ll have a rooting interest — whoever they play against.
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Not the redbirds
I could accept the Pirates or Brew Crew . If the Cubs keep winning the Reds could go down the drain . ( This weekend )…
No way man, I'm rooting for the Braves.
I love the young guys on that team.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Yeah, count me on the Braves bandwagon.
I can’t stand the Phillies, I can’t wait till all their studs get old and start declining and/or becoming more injury prone. Its already started with Rollins, Utley & Oswalt, within 2-3 years it’ll happen to Howard, Polanco, CLee, and Halladay as well.
I have been a Braves for for years
Can’t imagine why.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 4, 2011 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus, Jessica.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Aug 4, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is that a "doggie stalker" ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 4, 2011 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Jessica, Jessica...
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm taking up Kuiper and Krukow's offer
for all Cub fans to be Giants fans until the misery is over.
by Josh Timmers on Aug 5, 2011 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
From one misery to another
I can’t believe the Giants will repeat. Too many unlikely things have to go right…again.
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
they have the 2nd best rotation in the NL
and definately top 3 in MLB – depends on what happens during the Phillies Brewers series…if they can get hot at the right time then Giants in the WS
Is this acceptable for a professional writer to confess?
"Prince Fielder is too fat even for the Oakland A’s" - Billy Beane
Sheepishly raises hand
I enjoy seeing my friends happy, even when their team wears red. Many of them would do the same for me if the shoe was on the other foot.
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.
by cub in louies nest on Aug 4, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I sometimes feel that way about all my Brewer-fan friends
Then I remember they weren’t such good friends to begin with. Let ’em suffer.
Living in Wisconsin
The Brewer fans HATE the Cubs. I think a lot of them (at least the ones I know) cheered for the Cubs (because of WGN) until the Brewers joined the NL. Then the Cubs knocked them out of the division race two years in a row which I’m sure adds to it.
Irrelevant coincidence.
The Cubs have not lost since Paul McCartney played Wrigley Field.
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I heard today it's in pretty decent shape.
Will try to tweet a photo or two when I get in the park tomorrow.
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I didn't know "Wrigley Field" was a song.
;-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
They are also undefeated since your rant.
You should of did that two month ago, we’d be in first place by now.
/sarcasm.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Good point.
Maybe I should do more rants.
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This is true.
Don’t go over to the dark side Al. They are lying about the cookies.
Fasten those seat belts...
Cookies? I LOVE cookies...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
It is another W however
so many fans have put a iron wall between them and the ball club . They are waiting for the NFL season to start , school for their kids, ect . I asked a friend who has season tickets if he had been to many games .
His reply was he put his tickets out with the trash . His wife confirmed it . Ouch !!
The last team to win a title in Chicago...and
the next team to win a title in Chicago.
Opener in 9 weeks…!
http://www.howmanydaysuntilhockey.com/index.php?Team=CHI
Just win the next game...!
I think I may be over football
Though I am excited that Indy is hosting the big game this season & hope the home team is playing. I am anxiously awaiting the start of basketball. I can’t wait to see how much the Hoosiers have improved.
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.
by cub in louies nest on Aug 4, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
keep waiting for the nba....
For the association….it’s looking like there will be no 2011-12 season…..
Two Words: Salty Saltwell
by Unclemike on Aug 4, 2011 10:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
really don't like the NBA at all
I primarily watch Big 10 and Missouri Valley Basketball. Love IU and the Missouri State Bears.
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it.
by cub in louies nest on Aug 4, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Pirates have turned back into the Pirates.
The Brewers should win the division. The Cubs should have been a buyer at the deadline. If they win another 20 in a row, they’re right back in this thing.
...that is if
everyone else plays .500 ball
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run FOR Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
4 in a row, man, we are happy with the smallest
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Aug 4, 2011 9:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
5 Wins, 5:00 AM, heading home now - thank you Cubs for helping me survive the night.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
OT I'm going to be at Wednesday's game
Don’t have my tix yet (they are at Willcall). I’m also taking the 3:00 Wrigley tour. Cannot wait for the Santo statue unveiling!!!
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
very cool VCF!!! .... what a day that will be, would love it if you'd post a couple pics :)
have fun, hope they win
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by cooliogirl47 on Aug 4, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not going!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
there will be at least ONE VCF at Wednesday's game then
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
Wait a sec...
Wednesdays game is the Santo Statue unveiling…?
Cool I have Bleacher tickets… I was planning on being there early
Fire Jim Hendry... out of a cannon...
Yes.
Wednesday 8/10… the 10th, chosen specifically for that reason.
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Too bad it couldn't be 10/10
I guess the marketing department knew…
"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
Any word on what time they start the festivities?
I want to make sure I get there in time.
Fasten those seat belts...
Not sure.
When they did the Billy Williams statue last year, it started a little after 5:30. I’ll see if I can find out and post the time.
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Only 15 games out!!!
Pittsburgh hasn’t one since before the trade deadline.
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they are 1-7
since the 18th-inning blown call game…they are done, stick a fork in em…
A guy on local radio, the morning after, said that game would either make or break their season and it appears to have broken them.
Come to think
of it, I don’t think the Cards have won 5 games in a row this year. We have SOME braggin’ rights for now!
"It's a funny old world. Man's lucky if he gets out of it alive." W.C. Fields
True.
Cardinals have five four-game streaks, none longer.
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We may not catch anybody in OUR division, so...
let’s focus on catching the White Sox. We’ve picked up 5 games in 5 days on them. It’s hard to believe, but, they’re in more disarray then the Cubs right now. And I found one thing WORSE than Hawk & Stoney…that is Hawk going solo with Stoney home sick…MERCY!!!
I’ll bet TJ went out after the game and bought a DeWitt jersey. Pittsburgh is done. Let’s sweep the Reds, too…then they’ll be done as well (if they aren’t already).
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
You watched a Hawk Solo?
Good God man, you need to get to a shrink or something. Anyone who willingly does that is not in a proper state of mind.
I did that, too
But only the 9th inning after watching the Cubs win and the Sawx lose. Hell, it’s baseball.
We got the PIT feed on MLBN – a guy watching with us commented on the Pirates’ announcers: “You can tell they’re used to not having an audience.”
"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 was half in the bag
And the Sox were losing, so he was moping about. Never a bad thing, IMHO.
"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 when Dunn hit that HR in the 9th, making the score 7-2 Yanks...
you’d have swore it was a pennant clincher the way Hawk was slobbering all over himself…dagnamit!!!
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
You can put it on the board ... YES!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Hawk caaaaan shove it up his @#$.... YES!!
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
by Subterfuge on Aug 5, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
Rec’d
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 5, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
talk about someone who needs to retire....
Makes me glad the Cubs have Len calling it on TV.
Just win the next game...!
The Yankees are my fave A.L. team (Hey!!!...that's a right I have being a die hard Cubs fan)...
…so I was actually watching a Yankee game that happened to be done by Hawk…was STILL brutal to listen to…well, except for the whining and sniffling and bawling. And how can Hawk Harrelson be called a “homer” when he played NOT one game for the Sox? Never understood that.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
I do feel a little sorry for the Pirates
I think most of us prefer them to the other teams fighting for the lead though the Cardinals are the only team in the division I really dislike.
However to make it up to them I say we sweep all remaining games against NL Central teams starting with the Reds tomorrow.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
I feel bad for Clint Hurdle
Good manager… doesn’t have enough good players.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Interesting note.
I know this is a lost season, but despite losing the first three series of the season against the Pirates, the Cubs have now taken a head-to-head series lead against Pittsburgh in 2011, with 7 wins and 6 losses.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 4, 2011 10:56 PM CDT reply actions
Pirates were do for a fall.
They remind me of some bad Cubs teams of years past who contended for two to three months then collapsed.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cubs finished ahead of the Pirates.
Regression to the mean?
"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'd like to apologize for ever doubting the franchise..
and Quade’s decision to play him today. Hit a big HR today.
Nice to see some winning for a change.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
Good question.
I’ll look for him at the ballpark today.
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Would he be there today?
I understand he has one of those “day job” things I keep hearing about.
"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
Sometimes.
I haven’t seen him around on weekends, either, lately.
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Mrs. Zeke is very happy she doesn't have to
Hear any guff from her Pirate fan co-worker. She’s out looking for a broom.
And the Luguts won 2-1 in 10 innings Friday night. Going for my 20th win tonight!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
by Zeke on Aug 5, 2011 6:01 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
In honor of the 2004 Lugnuts I
am wearing their T-Shirt with the Cubs logo on it . Reduced beer prices on Thursday . Maybe Ricketts should visit their operation .
This little hot streak is fun but I still think they can win the division
if the Brewers go 24-26, and the Cards go 27-23 all the Cubbies have to do is go 39 and 11… it could happen
5 in a row... wow.
In any other season I’d be ecstatic… but right now, I can’t help but think they’re gonna end up screwing themselves. Don’t bring Quade back and don’t drop any spots in the draft.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
Congrats to Byrd
on his 1000th hit.
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Aug 5, 2011 7:49 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Great Comeback
And the only reason I’ve had to smile all week. I’ll take it.
GO CUBS!!!
Wait a minute... who am I here?
The Cubs certainly played better this week.
But I wonder how much of that had to do with facing a disintegrating Pirates’ team. IIRC, the Pirates were playing well early in the year despite generally being outscored.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
But they have throttled the Cubbies for 1 whole season, and half of this one.
It feels good to me.
DeWitt, get in LF, we NEED you in LF!
"Beisbol been berry berry good to me." -Tony Oliva
Well, the Reds are sucking it pretty bad right now as well, so...
…might as well sweep them, too…and get Hendry and Quade back on everyone’s good side…or not.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
The comeback begins
2011 NL Central Champs, baby!
I’m going to be delusional optimistic Worf this year. It’s the only persona I haven’t tried.
Think TJ, but with poop jokes and Wire references.
"It's all in the game, yo"
A comeback win in the late innings no less
That was a nice little break, now let’s quit screwing around and get back to our run for 100 losses.
Can we resume the run for 100 losses after this weekend?
Once the Reds leave town, I’m OK if we resume losing at our previous pace.
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 5, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Unbeaten since trade deadline!
Hendry is a freaking genius!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse
I have this stupid feeling inside me again
Its called HOPE. I hate you Hope. We are done this year come back in March. I hate you Hope stay away it is only five games and we only made up around a game and a half on the Brewers. I am going to the bathroom maybe that will get rid of this Hope feeling I have.
let's
hope the 1st move the cubs make in the offseason is releasing lopez and ortiz.
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