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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 8/7, 1:20 CT

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, Aug 7, 2011 1:20 PM CDT


Go get 'em, Randy.

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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

::takes out starter an inning too late::

"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

by Clutch16 on Aug 7, 2011 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

::puts starter in an inning to early::

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

::Calls pitcher 'Wellsie'::

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

::wonders if vase is has lefty flowers in it::

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

::looks to sleeping mark riggins for advice::

::shrugs::

"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

by Clutch16 on Aug 7, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

::asks who is coaching left base::

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Truely LOLing to

all above!!!

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello my friend.

Now you’re settled in and I am “unsettled” (no news to closest friends tho…) :]

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

(Oops...missed Clutch 16 reply)

::sorry…new here:: :]

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still waiting on the rest of my stuff

Moving company has no idea when it will get here, either. Joy!

"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

by Clutch16 on Aug 7, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh JOY!!!

I hadda go to storage due to big fight with x-roomy. Glad to finally lose THAT “friendship”!!!

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep it going Cubs!!

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!

by sue369 on Aug 7, 2011 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

The date for the weighty eight

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

2 down already...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright Randy!!

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!

by sue369 on Aug 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

This feels good....

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have to go to my cousins home.

Cheer these guys on for me. :D

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!

by sue369 on Aug 7, 2011 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Will do - have fun.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have fun Sue!!!

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Drive that pitch count up...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

7, SEVEN

in a row?! Just checking in… finishing first phase of move. After tomoro…I get (about) 6 weeks before next phase. Go Cubs, dammit, GO!!! /sends a hearty hello to his “long-lost”BCB buddies/

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

holla Jeff

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hiya eswan

Tho I’ve been absent (still keep up w/Cubs) they’re doing pretty darn good. And P-rats REALLY had our number, Reds not slouches!

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

true dat

Great to see this win streak happen though, much better than losing.

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just hangin for a few...

got bout 20 plants to tend to that I brought from old residence

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

sounds like a blast to do.

Hope you are digging yer new digs!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Naw... temporarily at Dads

waiting on Loan Officer. Gotta run…batteries dying. GO CUBS GO!!!

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

im just packing FOR a move

hoping and praying it will come through .. the move back HOME .. Sweet Home Chicago

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

howdy

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello eths!

I watched Unknown couple nites ago and IDed Germany as site from your (semi-famous) “Golden Statue pics”. :) (Was a baaaaad flick tho)

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep - I'm in Germany.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

...

"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

by Clutch16 on Aug 7, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

seconded

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

by jeffstorm2 on Aug 7, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Should have

flipped Dewitt and Colvin in the lineup

by nkniacc13 on Aug 7, 2011 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

BB to Janish

Two on, two out, Arroyo (not an easy out) at the plate. Come on, Randy.

by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 7, 2011 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't take him lightly here

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Foul out to Pena

Only one run for Cincy – 1-0, to the bottom of the 2nd.

by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 7, 2011 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Wipes brow

got out of it with no further damage

by Swoosie on Aug 7, 2011 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, we will remember the run ..

.. as a brief sanctuary from the inexorable advance of sports mortality ..
.. as a place of refuge and dreams ..

.. as the time the Cubs likely will resign Hendry and Quade for another 5 years

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

No CSN here

but thank God for FSN Ohio .. the announcers are annoying as always, but at least I’m watching the GAME!

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Make myself a sandwich and the Reds take the lead.... Mist

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

OK - Please don't send flowers to my funeral.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Phew, I was worried - No food until November

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

No moar sandwiches

EVAR!

"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

by Clutch16 on Aug 7, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

except for Marnell's Hot Italian Beef Sandwiches

practically a food group .. the most awesome sandwich in the history of humanity

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I sure hope it does not taste like it looks.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

have you ever heard in the Bible of the marriage supper of the Lamb?

I’m going to ask very politely that these be served.

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yummy...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like tomato sauce and shredded mozarella with mine

with tons of au jus and a genuine Gonella bun .. ai chihuahua ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

ai chihuahua???

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

YEEEEEEEEEE HA

kick Arroyo around Cubbies

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

get em Geo .. make us remember the Glory Days

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Collie?

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

good eye, boss ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

are there more fans in the stands?

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Full count

Arroyo keeps pitching him away – take it to LF, Tyler.

by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 7, 2011 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice take Tyler.

Wake Forest '12

Mother So Dear

by RAJohnston on Aug 7, 2011 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Rust Dusty does not approve

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

UNCLOG EM

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

in the corner .. in the corner .. in the corner ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Get it done Randy!

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

aargh

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for some runs...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Cassie!

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on Aug 7, 2011 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Castro FTMFW

That’s a deep HR too.

Wake Forest '12

Mother So Dear

by RAJohnston on Aug 7, 2011 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I really really really like this kid!

(no sandwich this time)

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Campana is so damned fast - That was so close.

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Mist - That was close too

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

this has been a cool game

glad to be alive

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

the FSN announcers are acting like a pair of spoiled 7 year olds

whining about the fan who just got that foul ball after it hit a lady in the stands ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

geesh, you think they were the ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Them guys from St. Louis?

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

they just cant stand seeing the Cubs ripping the Reds up ..

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

ELO, 1975

by cubnational on Aug 7, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOLOL Stubbs

2-1 Cubs

Wake Forest '12

Mother So Dear

by RAJohnston on Aug 7, 2011 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Hm, Jumpy...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Aug 7, 2011 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOT

Cubs take the lead

by Swoosie on Aug 7, 2011 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

and

the streak is now over. on to washington.

by NOMAR on Aug 7, 2011 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

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