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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Wednesday 4/19, 9:10 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Chicago Cubs Game Threads

Nice beard on Penny. Hey, I've got facial hair myself, but now maybe I'm understanding better why the White Sox are making some players get haircuts.

I hope you can see the dripping sarcasm there. Seriously, what on Earth do haircuts and lack of facial hair have to do with winning? Sure, the Yankees have that rule, and are winners.

But the scruffy Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, in part, by celebrating their scruffiness. There's more than one way to make a "team" image.

These are adult men. If they do their jobs well, what difference does it make what they look like? If I could be guaranteed a Cub World Championship if they all grew beards, I'd say GO FOR IT.

Here's a game note that I probably shouldn't even mention, because doing it will probably jinx the Cubs, but what the heck: the Cubs are one of only two teams (the Astros are the other) who have yet to lose two in a row this year.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
 S. Marshall
Cubs		 vs. Brad Penny
 B. Penny
Dodgers
1-0 W-L 2.0
7.71 ERA 1.50
4 SO 18
2 BB 1
2 HR 2
vs. LA -- vs. Cubs
I put the "vs. LA" link in for Marshall even though, of course, he's never faced them, just to keep the box looking nice. And if Marshall should win to go 2-0, he will become the first Cub starter to begin his career that way since this guy. Yes, really -- in 1999.

Penny's 1-2 lifetime with a 3.09 ERA vs. the Cubs; he's got excellent numbers so far this year -- only one walk. On paper this appears to be a huge mismatch.

But that's why they play the games.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Ok Tonights song
Will Be "Running with the Night"  by Lionel Ritchie- hopefully it can last longer that 1 win
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Speaking of Lionel Richie
I love that Mountain Dew MDX commercial that shows all the nocturnal animals singing "All night long." From what I understand the beverage is awful, but I still like the commercial.

by Neifi Puppy on Apr 19, 2006 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

sean marshall
this game is sean marshalls chance to prove himself to be the 5th starter in the rotation when all cylinders are firing and prior and wood come back. Marshall needs a gem tonight, both for the team and for himself. By the way, how many more consecutive saves will it take for Dempster to earn an entrance song when he comes in the game?

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeez, Al
That was like jinx on top of jinx on top of jinx . . no back-to-back losses, Marshall being the first to go 2-0, the consecutive saves in Buffalo Cubby's comment.
I sure hope the baseball gods aren't awake tonight!

BTW: I wouldn't exactly call the Yankees "winners" -- not this century, anyway.

"Respect the game above all else." - Ryne Sandberg, July 31, 2005, Cooperstown, NY

by Tom @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 19, 2006 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Penny's arm
I predict Brad Penny's arm will fall off tonight.

Call it a hunch.

by Romero on Apr 19, 2006 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

this guy
why would we even make a link for "this guy"? Thats eneough to jinks marshall in itself! We need to give marshall more support than we did Big Z.

by dalehenderson on Apr 19, 2006 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Another Night of Chavez Ravine footage.
See Cubbie Blue becomes Meet Cubbie Blue on Night 2 of a live Diary written from inside Dodger Stadium.

This one is a little more ambitious, but I've had to strip down my work. PLEASE read the browser warnings and wish me luck! Maybe you'll see a friend.

Besides the obvious - Go Irish.

by PopeFlick on Apr 19, 2006 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I like...
...our chances tonight as long as Neifi is napping snuggly on the bench. Let's hope Walker isn't feeling any pain from the foul ball he hit off his ankle last night. He seemed to be limping around quite a bit. You could tell by Walker not even wanting to speak to the trainer that he's going to do everything he can to keep his starting spot on a full time basis.
cubsfan4life

by cubfan4life on Apr 19, 2006 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Neifi!
Played a fine game last night. No need for a gratuitous dig.

by BeerCub on Apr 19, 2006 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Plus...
...Perez got the only RBI last night.

by BeerCub on Apr 19, 2006 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

aramis
its aramis' turn to step it up and get a clutch hit, hopefully he can do it tonight

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Lineup
Pierre, CF
Walker, 2B
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Mabry, LF
Jones, RF
Barrett, C
Cedeno, SS
Marshall, P

Mabry batting 5th? Has Dusty lost some confidence in Jones already?

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Murton??
Is Murton hurt?  
I can't think of any good reason for him not to play.

by Frustrated Fan on Apr 19, 2006 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure he's not hurt...
... just about everyone gets a day off once in a while.

I'd like to say it's because Mabry does better against Penny, but both Mabry and Murton are 1-for-3 lifetime vs. Penny.

Probably just getting another LH bat in the lineup, and getting Mabry some playing time. I wouldn't worry about it.

by Al Yellon on Apr 19, 2006 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Corey Patterson
Just thought I'd drop a note in here that Patterson just hit a homerun for the O's.  Not sure how to feel about it...  I'd like to wish him well but he's such a jerkface.

by IowaCityFan on Apr 19, 2006 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

C Pat
Corey Patterson is 2-3 tonight with a homer and 2 rbi. For what its worth. Probably absolutely nothing really.

by RB on Apr 19, 2006 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I seem to remember...
...Patterson doing just that about once in every fifteen games for the Cubs.
I always thought that was what made him confident that he was a big time major league player and wouldn't listen to any coaching advice...

by kiwibob on Apr 19, 2006 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Re
Exactly.  The worst thing Korey could do at an AB was homer, because then it just convinced him he was the power guy he always thought of himself as and he'd spend the next 2-3 games swinging for the fence.

by Jed Taylor on Apr 21, 2006 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

farnsworth
i think its funny that in the link to the baseball reference page about kyle, it identifies him as farnsky.

by tomas21 on Apr 19, 2006 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

last night's game - decision to not go with Demp
I'd like to comment on last night's game.  I was really ticked off when they decided to go with Ohman in the 9th.  In a freakin' tie in the 9th, you go with your closer.  Make him pitch a few extra innings if needed.  I'd like to kick Dusty in the butt for that decision!
Aaron Field http://www.aaronsmusic.com

by AWrigleyField on Apr 19, 2006 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not disagreeing with you...
... but modern managers just don't do this, unless it's in the heat of a pennant race.

I can't think of a single major league manager who would put his closer in, in a 9th-inning tie game in mid-April.

by Al Yellon on Apr 19, 2006 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rob Neyer wrote about this
two weeks ago.  (INsider only, sorry.)

In it he chides Mike Hargrove and Joe Torre for not getting their best pitchers into tie games (and perhaps helping along the loss), and lauds Ken Macha for doing it (and winning).  His point is that it should happen more often.

"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm going to disagree
You want Dempster to pitch two or three innings to keep a game tied on the road in mid-April?  Who do you want to close the game if the Cubs take the lead?  Who closes tonight if Dempster pitches three innings last night?  Ohman was in there to face the lefties that were coming up, a job he is more than capable of handling.  The fact that the winning run scored off of him is not the issue; the issue is not overworking your closer and saving him for situations where you really need him.

by gauchodirk on Apr 19, 2006 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just pitching one inning
would have been better than him pitching none.  It's likely he doesn't take the L in the ninth and it gives us another chance to win.  At that point, throw Williamson out there for the save.
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

And really,
pitching two innings isn't all that terrible, especially if he got through the first one relatively quickly.
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two innings isn't really the point
If the other three or so members of the bullpen (with Howry and Eyre being used) can't keep the game tied for two innings, then this team has more problems than we have initially thought.  Dusty can't use Dempster for every tie game in the ninth or tenth, at least on the road, otherwise he might appear in 100 games (I'm exaggerating a bit, but not a whole lot).

by gauchodirk on Apr 19, 2006 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dempster needs the time off
If you play him that much, he'll go down.  Before yesterday, he was in 6 games in 10 days.  If they kept him at that pace, he'd be pitching close to 100 innings

by Laven on Apr 19, 2006 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

the problem is
that would've been dempster's 9th appearance in 13 games.

you can't toss the guy's arm off like this and expect him to still be around in july. you have to get him some rest.

if you want to nail dusty, ask him why in the hell dempster appears in five non-save situations in the first two weeks. as though he's not going to get enough work.

by gaius marius on Apr 19, 2006 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was unaware
of his usage patterns this season.  That's pretty ridiculous, considering, there's only been three save situations. (We probably didn't need him in either Pittsburgh game, although I too would have used him in every game of that Cardinals series.
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

disagree...
i would have used Dempster in the 10th, when we would have been up against the heart of the Dodgers order. If Ohman had gotten Lofton out after burying him in an 0-2 hole, Dempster would have had the 3,4,5 hitters in the 10th.

Now, i seriously doubt Dusty was planning on saving Demp for the heart of the Dodger order, but that's what i woulda done.

The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

god
dammit- my mlb is following the phillies and nats game

because its in extras- does ANYONE care?

NO!

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Pierre
starts the game off with a 1-0 double to left

by Laven on Apr 19, 2006 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

first run
niiiice

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Game Day Audio
Is it worth for me to buy?

by Laven on Apr 19, 2006 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Absolutely
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

no brainer
best $15 i've spent all year

by SF Cubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

that coulda been a triple
if it wouldn't have hit the ball guy out there.. who knows? get outta there..

but hey.... he scores anyway... walker.. buddha love him. a 2 bagger

phat.. you on tonight??

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep
phat is here, for now

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know its probably because
he hit amazing last year (and gets fewer strikes), but Lee seems to have the best eye for balls and strikes...
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

food for thought
Furcal- is batting .228

and has commited 4 errors thus far-

Cedeno batting .360 3 errors that we are constantly remided of by mr gaius

13 million indeed

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Plus you have that whole
Equal skills who would you take argument.  Answer, the one you can teach because they will end up better in the long run
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

and the one
who wont cost us what furcal would have for another 4-5 years
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank
god i have MLB audio

Pierre- Lead off Double
Walker- drops a single down left field side Pierre scores
D. Lee- deep fly out
A-Ram- double play

ramirez continues to suck out loud

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez will get better eventaully
He was hitting something like .240 at the end of April last year and then suddenly got red hot.  He would've come close to matching Lee's numbers had he not gotten hurt.  Just give him some time.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

These walks
are killing us this year again.  There have been FAR too many these past couple years.

by Laven on Apr 19, 2006 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

why would you ever
walk lofton?  I think that's three times in the last two games.

by BringBackRyno on Apr 19, 2006 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

especially in this pitcher's park
got lucky there. hit right at jj

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

it sounded
alot scarier than it was kent doesnt have opp power
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

EEwwww....
not a good start for the rookie
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I call it an opportunity for
Character building.  Like when I had to eat green beans at camp.
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

he has
managed to do decent thus far because he has thrown strikes- if he cant do that tonight we are in trouble
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

ok 0-2
dont lose this one
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

oh cmon
that was strike 3
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

marshall smelled trouble...
and burned some incense. snuffed 'em out

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

bottom 2nd
13 Million Dollar Man- Flies out to Right on two pitches

Lofton- 4 pitch walk- not that good Sean my boy
Cruz- Walks -sean lets settle down and throw it in the zone- its been your reason for limited sucsess thus far
Kent- flies out to right
Saenz- strikes him out

well he ran into alot of trouble and the made a smart move in sllllowwwiinnggg the game down

stepped off the mound, took his time and got collected

25 pitches NOT good- no runs allowed good

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Like I said Character Building
If he would have walked him it would have been: It would have been a monumental mistake to bring up a rookie so early in his career...

I love baseball

Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

his
saving grace was showing the smarts to settle down- he delayed that inning as much as possible- and got ahold of his nerves

poise

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall...
...already has thrown more than 20 pitches. Looks like he's not getting a lot of break on his curve. Let's hope he settles down and can give 6 innings or so.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

No way
I smell complete game...ok maybe not, but Baker did say he is building up arm strength
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

no
his curve was breaking big time- he could have had seanz out 3 pitches earlier but didnt get the call-- he is missing with his heater
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I misspoke
He let a couple of them hang up in the strike zone or a little above. You're right, though, it is breaking.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

LA just playing it smartly
being patient with the rook. same with Z with his wildly ways

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Marshal.....
.....need to throw strikes, kid.

Like the fact he worked his way out of it, but you can't throw that many pitches in the first inning.....

Now if only A-Ram could get off his slump and stop hitting into DPs...

by Chadnudj on Apr 19, 2006 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

he's a character alright
southpaw slinger. he's gonna be dandy. already is

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

mabry
mabrys batting stance looks awful

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Does anyone else think that there
is a big black hole in our lineup from Ramirez (I know he will get better) to Mabry to JJ?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
JJ is protecting the plate pretty well tonight, making Penny throw more pitches and such.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nuts
Jones Ks...yet again.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

True
if ever there was a "productive out" with no one on, it is when you can get 9 or 10+ pitches
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats
about all he is good for--
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

BS
he's not corey. wait awhile

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

jacque
is it just me or did he look just like corey patterson in that at bat, and all this season for the most part

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Nah
Because people were never high on JJ, so really its not that bad.  Especially if you see that Burnitz already has 18 Ks (compared to 2 walks)
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way
I would love if JJ looked like Korey did tonight, did you see that? Bunt single, Home run, amazing!
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top 2nd
Mabry- strikes out
Jacque- 3-1 and swings at a pitch up and out and then strikes out

seriously he has been worse than awful

Barrett- (In a slump of his own 3-19)  chops it to center

lets see if sean has settled

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Hair gel is okay on the ball?
I thought the spitball was illegal in MLB...

by MattStratton on Apr 19, 2006 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

if that's the case..
both maddux and lowe threw it the last 2 nights.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is anyone else having problems
with MLB TV? The audio is very choppy.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
yeah my mlb tv is havin audio problems, its been doin that lately

by Buffalo Cubby on Apr 19, 2006 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Same here
looks like it was just a small technical problem.

Damn it, two-run homer for Repko!

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

tear
dodgers homer 2-1
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

mlbtv
is garbly right now. vin is under water. last night was like that for 10 minutes. a shame when vin is doing the game. I usually listen to pat and ron if the game isn't on tee-vee

shite, that hr stinks.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

At least he got the pitcher out...
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

something
about dodger stadium our guys arent throwing that hard- marshall is around 87-88
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

but one bad location pitch..
makes all the diff

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aardsma anyone?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

bottom 2nd
Mueller- soft pop up to Jacque
Alomar Jr. ( Holy S**T this guy is still around??) -  and he still hits! liner to center
Reptko- homers to left center- not good
Penny- grounder to walker- penny is pissed off tonight- talking to the ump and throwing his bat after the grounder- its like having a fat white Z out there

DUI- Walks
Larry Comes out to Holler at Marshall
Lofton- strikes out

This is the worst effort from Marshall thus far- he doesnt looked as confident tonight and is throwing with less zip

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice curve by Marshall
strikes out lofton to end the inning

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

and he was
bitching about it too-- maybe the dodgers are all cranky tonight
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

pierre swung and missed
at only 67 pitches in 2003 according to vin scully. imagine that. and he's a cub now?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Did he just steal
on a pitchout?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Beautiful
Pierre stole 2nd on a pitch out.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

LA hasn't caught a base stealer yet
this year. 16 for 16

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

top of the 3rd
Cedeno- lines out to center
Marshall- k'ed
Pierre- bloop single to center (lofton looks all of 39 going after that one)
Pierre- steals 2nd even with a pitchout on
Walker-
pops up to Furcal

bob does NOT like hair gel or those who put it on the ball-talks about vasoline and loading the ball up

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

not a good AB for walker!
2-0 and he pops up. well, can't be fun at the ole ballpark. that ain't fun

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Bottom 3rd
Cruz- Flies out to Deep Left
Kent- Flies out to Mabry
Seanz- strikes out

well well a nice inning from young grasshopper

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay
that was a good inning. 9 pitches, retired in order. Go kid!

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

quick inning for marsh
we and
he

ne did that

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Nasty hook!
Gets Saenz to strike out.

Sean threw just 10 pitches that inning.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee!
Six pitch at bat, single up the middle to get on base. Wow, he just stole 2nd!

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

d-lee stolen 2nd

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Will Derek continue deuling Pierre
for the team lead in steals?  Will the Dodgers go 0-17 in throwing out base runners?  WIll I stop using this voice while typing????
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Night air...
...robs Aramis of a HR, but Lee on 3rd with one out.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Chavez
eats another homer.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened to the small ball
They kept things small and smart the other night.

What happened?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

lucky hit mabry!
but we take it

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm starting to wake up
I'm not watching (listening) and these hits sound ugly.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm high on espresso and black tea
so I can appreciate lucky hits

I was a ballplayer, so I can relate.

better lucky than good

wake up man, it's 10:30!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm usually awake
very late.

It's bad for work, but I do it.

I played little league.

The only hit I ever got was lucky.

I was a great fielder.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mabry...
...with an RBI single. Score tied 2-2.

by Perkins on Apr 19, 2006 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

oh yeah. 1st and 2nd
no cigar for the LF. a cliche from vin?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs are putting together...
a "blooper" reel tonight!
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

tonight's stats
1-2 with 2 runs scored, reached on an error.

Not a bad debut for the tough Boeing intramural league.  looks like we have a game.

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 19, 2006 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

If you're gonna
hit a home run at Dodger Stadium in April, it's gotta be a line drive.  

C'mon MB!

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Cedeno
Ronny, hit the ball.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm a big fan...
of pitchers helping themselves out.  Let's see if Marshall can do it.

by gauchodirk on Apr 19, 2006 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I dunno...
I'm not exactly eager to see Bronson Arroyo again.  But I'll take a hit here.

by dustyisdonnie on Apr 19, 2006 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alomar catching
Anybody else notice that Alomar is stabbing at the ball, rather than framing it? Penny isn't getting his location and Alomar isn't helping.
Goodbye Corey. May Eric be nothing like you.

by Ross on Apr 19, 2006 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy cow!
That was Cedeno's first walk of the year!

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronny walked!
Yay!
Cubbie Blue always sPaRkLes in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on Apr 19, 2006 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

top 4th
Lee-
singles up the middle Furcal shows limited range and cant get it
( Take that Gaius)
(Bob rants about players with CD players and technology- i half expected him to say damn kids with their internet)

Lee Steals 2nd

A-Ram- hits it hard Lofton catches it at the wall- lee tags heads to 3rd

Mabry- gets a RBI single to left   new game ppl
Jacque- hits it almost in the same spot- blop single to left mabry at 2nd
Barrett- works a 3-1 hitters count- and strikes out
Cedeno- walks
Marshall- with the Bases Juiced- strikes out

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Well the good thing is we are getting closer
to their bullpen and its only the 4th, we have to hope that our strength there beats theirs
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:26 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
Let's hope Marshall stays settled.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

if he wants that..
he should move to nebraska

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Penny
77 pitches in 4 innings-- yikes
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes is right
Very good.

Where do you find realtime stats?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB Gameday is one place
It updates pitch counts automatically.

by gauchodirk on Apr 19, 2006 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

yahoo or espn gameday page
is fairly quick-like

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

77 pitches through 4 for Penny
57 pitches through 3 for Marshall.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

penny is griping about the grip
of the balls.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

throw strikes marhall!
not rocket science! whew, smothered by lee

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

dont
hypervenilate!

its going to be OK

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Alomar
is giving Marhall a hard time
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Neato, Alomar
keeps fouling off pitches. At this rate I'll be happy if Marshall can finish five innings. Six would be a delight.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

bottom 4th
Mueller- hard grounder to lee marshall covers for the out
S.Alomar Jr. - finally grounds to walker who makes a nice field for the out
Reptko- ground out

Marshall has st down the last 7

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall
72 pitches- he MAY get 2 more in
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

new sheriff in town
I think he got more guts than gary cooper

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Anybody know
if the Cubs have said anything about whether or not Rusch is gonna pitch this weekend against the Cards?

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

yes
why wouldnt he?
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

His record
against Pujols and Roland really stinks, and we've got a day off so we could keep Williams (whose record vs. Roland and Pujols is much better) and Maddux on a five day schedule. (Maddux prefers a regular five day schedule.)

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ain't it a coincidence
how Penny's head itches when he gets a new ball?

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

If it is that obvious
shouldnt the umpires be noticing?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ewww
bad at bat for pierre

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 19, 2006 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeez...
Penny continues to complain about the balls.  How come Marshall hasn't said anything.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

What is there to complain about?
I don't get this.

Are they slick?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That seems to be
 his complaint. The ump had the ball boy rubbing up some balls after the 1st inning. That's usually the ump's job to do before the game.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought the umps
went on strike so they wouldn't have to do that?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

shoulda seen the balls we had to play
with in high school

dirty and wet and weighed 11 pounds. like a fat baby.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woah!
Gameday is way faster than Gameday Audio.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah it is
lee has been gidp a lot lately it seems like.

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 19, 2006 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

me thinks...
lee is being greedy and pulling everything, wanting homers. when's the last time he hit one to RF?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

how does ron and pat
sound on that? pretty quiet? me likes that duo at times, though the tangent button gets stuck quite often with them. ron can go 3 frames talking about nothing about the game

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love Ron and Pat
You're right about the tangents.

I kind of like it.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like it too
but i also like to watch the players perform also, so it's must-see-tv to get an inkling

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

And this is good why?
I know people love folksy, but listening to Santo blather gives me a headache.
Goodbye Corey. May Eric be nothing like you.

by Ross on Apr 19, 2006 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

walk 2 for 3
slice fo lee

let's have some glee

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Top 5th
Pierre- strikes out
Walker- singles to the outfield he cant stop wont stop
D. LEE- grounds into the DP

ok marshall lets keep it up

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

That is not the way to chase a starting pitcher...
who is due up next
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:41 PM CDT reply actions  

fur-cal
a small college in fresno

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't
get it.
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 19, 2006 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I still
don't get it.
"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Apr 20, 2006 2:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

Rick Monday
i had no idea the story behind that guy

thats pretty awesome

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:46 PM CDT reply actions  

the flag incident?
you know he thought it was a cuban flag right?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bottom of the 5th
Penny- strikes out-- 8 in a row
Furcal - feeble grounder to marshall --9 in a row
Lofton- fly out to left

10 i repeat 10 batters in a row set down

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall has
really settled.

This is a game.

I hope he's got another 2 innings.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

they
will prolly send him out to start the 6th and see how he does the next inning he should bat so we will prolly see a PH
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall and Penny
both have thrown 86 pitches- this will be the deciding inning between them
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

86 pitches
through five, for both Penny and Marshall.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

86 pitches through 5 for both pitchers
Do yall think it would be a good idea to give Marshall one more inning? Considering how many innings the pen has pitched already this season, I would.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

he
will see their best hitters- but 10 in a row cant be ignored
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we can score some runs quick
I would leave him out there...he needs to be stretched a little bit more
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
Three posts at the same time about the same thing.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
I'd give him one more inning. We've got St. Louis coming up, and I'd rather see if we can save that bullpen inning.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pitchout?
Really...i know he got a SB off you, but that was a fluke guys
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 10:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Well the Dodgers
finally caught someone stealing.

by MattStratton on Apr 19, 2006 10:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes
That's not good.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh!
Jones gets a hit after the DP.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Jones with his second hit of the night
His batting average is up to .214 now! Woot!

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 10:55 PM CDT reply actions  

jj will end up NL batting champ
:)? :(? :/?

nah

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

top o the 6th
A-Ram- Singles to left field
Mabry- gets a full count strikes out and a ram thrown out going to 2nd
Jacque- singles to right center
Barret- grounds out

this will be a BIG inning for us

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
Gameday audio is way behind.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
marshall is done

i dotn know if that was a smart move

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 10:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Aardsma
hmmm..

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh
He doesn't look good, does he.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
where is Williamson? It's a tie game, and Aardsma's not exactly proven.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

At Rice University
he had some pretty good stuff. Here's hoping he can translate that to the big show.

by false cognate on Apr 19, 2006 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Darn...
another short outing by the Cubs starter.  Oh well, at least Aardsma is fresh.

by VS on Apr 19, 2006 11:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall's line
5 IP 2 hits 2 R 2 ER 3 BB 4 K's

started out rough but put down the last 10 he faced

 another decent outing from young marshall not sure why he got the hook

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:00 PM CDT reply actions  

oh goody....
rick vaughn is pitching for the cubs...... Fast is great, if it is a strike.
Goodbye Corey. May Eric be nothing like you.

by Ross on Apr 19, 2006 11:03 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
they are gushing about his speed but none of hit has been over the plate
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

i like kent
payin' tribute to dusty by wearin' number 12

think so?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh
Open the inning with two walks. Where is Williamson? I understand Dusty wanting to take it easy with the young guy, but god his bullpen management drives me nuts.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions  

You got
to put him in at some point.

But ugh, ugh, ugh.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, but
why choose a tie in a rubber match game?

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know
I don't know at all.

:-)

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walks killing us again....
...really, isn't this old news? Shouldn't our guys be throwing strikes, what with the improved defense behind them?

That being said, Vin Scully is a pleasure to listen to.....

by Chadnudj on Apr 19, 2006 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah
I'm enjoying hearing Vinnie call this one, it's one of the reasons why I stayed home tonight after attending the first two games of the season. Normally I can't stand Brenly and his talking about his championship with the Dbacks, so I listen to Pat and Ron via gameday and pause the tv so it's all in sync.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

c'mon aardvark. we need strikes
settle him down roth baby

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

williamson should be in
for this situation

but aardsma looks like mike timlin sometimes

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Ron and Pat
Are saying all he's throwing is fast balls.

Is that true?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

he
has thrown one curve
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weird
That's weird.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like it to me
Sadly, since Alomar ain't gonna get fooled by constant fastballs, as we can clearly see.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok
ESCAPE
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Aardsmaa...
waas saaved by AAraam there...
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions  

HAH!!!
Aramis! Nice catch, it just about makes up for that one Osoria caught off of Lee the other day. (The one that even Osoria didn't know he'd caught.)

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweet
Sweet!

Aram.

If only he could hit.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:12 PM CDT reply actions  

dang
3-2 still - if we cant score again this game thats on our offense
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Rats!
Fastball up over the plate.

What are they doing?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

can someone explain to me why Dusty
replaced Marshall, who retired ten straight Dodgers, with Aardsmaa, who can't put a pitch over the plate?

by JFCubFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

That's a good question
Rothchild, I would guess, made that decision.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

uh-RAH-MEEETH
stabs the liner. got lucky. whew. lets get outta this.

shite, sandy alomar???? a rookie mistake

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

no idea
i would have stuck with the kid
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

god
bases juiced
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Three walks.
We'll be lucky to get out of this with only one run scored.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

and here
comes the hook and a double switch- Murton into the game- Erye coming in the game
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats one way
to get the opposing pitcher out of a game...
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 19, 2006 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Penny's done
PH ondeck.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty is an enigma..
rolled in a twinkie, wrapped in a skiddle

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:17 PM CDT reply actions  

but hey,
Aardsma managed to throw 34 pitches in a single innning. That beats both Marshall and Penny in thier worst innings...

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty lost the game right here
why Aardsmaa why now? tie game...now one down with bases loaded..sheeeeeesh

by JFCubFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:18 PM CDT reply actions  

the ramones playing
on the speakers at dodger stadium

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:18 PM CDT reply actions  

They usually play
Blitzkrieg Bop during a Dodgers rally.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does Scott Eyre
have a neck?

Just curious.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:19 PM CDT reply actions  

of course, he's a happy dude
and how can he be happy without necking?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

bottom 6th
aardsma in the game

Cruz- Walks
Kent- walks
Saenz- flies to right- Cruz to 3rd
Mueller- liner and A- Ram makes a nice snag
Alomar- singles to right scores cruz
Reptko- walks

Scott Eyre come in to Save the day- Murton replaces Mabry in LF

Ledee- singles to right-  run scores Jones throws out the other at the plate

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:20 PM CDT reply actions  

God!
At least they got someone at the plate for a change.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Vin keeps mentioning Eyre's yoga...
but not the ritalin

shite, another run but at least JJ makes a perfect toss to get the 2nd guy.

again, marshall does OK but no run support, really. if spotted with some early runs he would be dandy

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if he was out of gas
I have to hope so.

Otherwise, bad decision.

And I hate second guessing Dusty.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

fellers spend their lives
second guessing johnny B

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought Ronny
cant take a walk

gaius is going to have to find a new problem

i hear he is a litterbug

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Well at least we've got
Cedeno, Murton and JP up.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Top 7th
Cedeno walks-
Murton- strikes out
Pierre- pops up to furcal
Walker- grounder to seanz-
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Geh
Geh

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:32 PM CDT reply actions  

what the F$$K
Furcal rams lee and he is hurt
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:33 PM CDT reply actions  

intentional?
did furcal see lee and not try to avoid him?  or was it accidental?

by SF Cubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

god
please be ok
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

OH GOD!!!!
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF...
This game is horrible...

yep... SOMEBODY JINXED IT!

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Nooooo!
Lee is hurt!

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

and
eyre might be hurt too

effin god

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I will now light myself on fire....
....the FA that got away, maybe breaking Lee's wrist....

I am throwing up in my mouth right now.

by Chadnudj on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

this probably isn't the time...
to point out we're two days away from the one year anniversary of Nomar's groin-pull...
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

SHIITE!!!!!!!
that Mofo Furcal!
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

i think...
i need a new keyboard.
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 19, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

lee is out of the game
jesus christ eyre looks to be done too

F**K

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh God
He's staying in the game.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Or not
Eyre's out too?

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

this has
got to be a sick sick joke

eyre who hasnt allowed a run all year and our best player since sosa's steroids

done on teh same play

by DUI himself

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

as if i needed another reason to hate furcal
i may not sleep tonight. hopefully its nothing serious with those two guys or we are in deep trouble.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 19, 2006 11:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh God
 the season is flashing in front of my eyes.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

son of a &*%*$
please derek be OK

neifi at first but that's the least of it.

if ya got some religion in ya, use it

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
We are the CUBS remember... this is what happens when the baseball gods realize that we are winning....
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:39 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened????
Explanation for those of us with no TV, please?

by The Boar on Apr 19, 2006 11:39 PM CDT reply actions  

He fell
 while fielding the ball and injured his knee. His throw (scoop, actually) to Lee was way high, Lee backs into the basepath when he tried to catch the throw, Furcal collides with him, injuring Lee's wrist. (He was holding it as he went down.)

Lee was able to open and close his hand afterwards, they showed him flexing his fingers.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

IDK...
I was watching gameday... I found out here...
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:40 PM CDT reply actions  

i felt this way
when i was at wrigley last year when prior got hit on the elbow on the line drive.

oddly enough it was the first of 7 straight wins for the cubs

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

You have to think that they're done now
If we, the fans, are sick to our stomachs watching D-Lee leave the field, injured, can you imagine how the squad is taking it? I think this game is mentally over for the Cubs.

by MattStratton on Apr 19, 2006 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

screw the game
i just hope they're back soon

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Furcal
bunted towards 1st, Eyre dove to stop it, and flipped over Lee's head with his glove, Furcal ran straight into Lee...Lee fell over, clutching his wrist...Eyre tried to throw again and came up limping badly...

by airweino on Apr 19, 2006 11:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Good thing...
we never traded Walker since he could be our 1B now...

by airweino on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

don't say that

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Umm.....
ummmm.....

Words cannot express how I feel right now

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

It's Not Over!!!
Never give up!

I Refuse To Get Despondent!

I Refuse!

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I just turned off the game...
that bast*rd Furcal!!!!

-I think I will just close my eyes and hope for 2007...

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

frikinn furr-call
drunken pimp daddy

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's those damn Blue uniforms
Why did Marshall pick THAT damn uniform tonight?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 19, 2006 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets review the 2006 Cubs lineup:
Pierre
Walker
Ram
Jones
Barrett
Murton
Cedeno
Neifi

UGHHHHHHH

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Williamson
Throwing well.

Calm down.

Calm down.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:45 PM CDT reply actions  

good advice...
you should go into psycho-therapy

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

My dad
Who used to hop trains across town in Des Moines to see Iowa Cubs games when he was a kid is a therapist.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everyone Pray....
For D-Lee tonight before we rest.  For it is a long season and we are not sure what happened.... Pray to the baseball gods.... PRAY...

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I be prayin all night
so i won't B gettin' much shut-I

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee
I'm watching the game on GameDay, so if anyone hears any reporting of Lee's injury, can you post it on this thread?

fingers crossed....

by Romero on Apr 19, 2006 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone should...
I hope Z nails Furcal in the Head next series with the dodgers...

you know he will...

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:48 PM CDT reply actions  

YIKES!
"Someone should...I hope Z nails Furcal in the Head next series with the dodgers...you know he will..."

OMG, are you serious?  I can understand hating Furcal for the whole non-signing with the Cubs (although at the moment it seems to be working out fine for the Cubs) but what exactly did Furcal do wrong?  From what I saw, it looked like Lee backed into the basepath, directly into the path of Furcal.  

Lee seems like an admirable person and one helluva ballplayer.  I hope he's ok.  

by DrCrawdad on Apr 20, 2006 7:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well...
I am going to TRY to sleep...

collective praying people...

this is the life of a Cubs fan...

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 19, 2006 11:50 PM CDT reply actions  

LETS WIN THIS GAME.......
The inning was explained as a ROUGH inning for the Cubs by Len Kasper..... ROUGH??  The description does not do a whole lot for me...

Neifi has a big part in this Cubs comeback..... We are a TEAM this year....

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:50 PM CDT reply actions  

NEIFI!!
Here we go.... JJ....

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now I have to reach for the jim beam
and i hate doing that.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh my god
That was one of the worst innings of baseball I've ever experienced.

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:51 PM CDT reply actions  

definately..
in my top 200 innings of all time... but I've suffered a lot.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, that's the worst looking 2-shot
I have ever seen. Where are Len and Brem, in a freaking broom closet? Is this public access TV or the major leagues?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 19, 2006 11:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I noticed that last night
Bob made some comment about visiting Len on his side. I figured that they just didn't give much space for the visiting broadcasters.

by MattStratton on Apr 19, 2006 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

lay it to me straight
Does Lee's injury seem serious or are you guys exaggerating?

Meanwhile, we still have a good ballclub even without D-Lee.

fingers crossed...

by Romero on Apr 19, 2006 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

It was really ugly at
first, and quite a shock. But he did completely close and open his fist in a shot I saw, and he was able to move his fingers independently.

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rotoworld
seems fairly optimistic. God, I hope they're right.

Derrek Lee left tonight's game in the seventh inning with a right wrist injury following a collision with Rafael Furcal at first base.
It looked pretty bad at first, but Lee didn't seem to be in a lot of pain as he left. Lee got his right wrist trapped between his body and Furcal's while he was standing at first bsae awaiting a throw. We'll label him day-to-day for now. If he needs to miss a few games, the Cubs will play Todd Walker at first and go with Jerry Hairston Jr. and Neifi Perez at second. Apr. 20 - 12:39 am et

by The Boar on Apr 20, 2006 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

Okay
why didn't Neifi hit in Lee's spot, and Williamson take the pitcher's spot? That way we wouldn't have had to have used Bynum and his impressive .091 leading off?

by helen on Apr 19, 2006 11:55 PM CDT reply actions  

pressure= jinxes/curses
trapped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cubs lead!!!!!!!!!!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

ho-ly cow!!!!!!!!!!
danger for the dodgers here, cheri...

we ain't done yet here in la la land

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 19, 2006 11:56 PM CDT reply actions  

CEDENO
BOOM

KEEP HATIN AND HE KEEPS WINNING

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:58 PM CDT reply actions  

WOWOWOWOWOWOWWOWOWOO
If we pan up a little and read a little ditty about my boy NEIFI! coming through w/a two out hit.....

LOOOOVVEEE IT!!!!

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 19, 2006 11:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs lead!!!
I will now go back to worrying about Lee.
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 19, 2006 11:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Way not to
lay down in the face of much adversity!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 19, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Woohoo!
Yes!

Yes!

phat

by phatass on Apr 19, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

somewhere
gaius just threw his remote at his TV
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

are you aware
that this was the fourth time you mentioned me on this thread without my ever being here? :)

by gaius marius on Apr 20, 2006 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

woohoooo!
boys aren't happy that dlee is hurt

by SF Cubbie on Apr 19, 2006 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow,
That was CB Bucknor who made that call. (The trap.) I may have to revise my opinion that the hates the Cubs beyond reason.

For those of you on Gameday - we just scored three in that inning! Cubs lead 5-4!!

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

That's the difference
between this team and last year.

They can come back!

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

GameDay/GameDElay
ah hell.

GameDay must be several minutes behind the live action.

by Romero on Apr 20, 2006 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

It's like
ten minutes.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

Seriously, I know
it's f***'in ridiculous.

by The Boar on Apr 20, 2006 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

life is too brief
to put up wit that grief

what say?

I know, too kinder-garten-ish

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

LETS...
WIN THIS ONE FOR D-LEE
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Last year,
this team would have packed it in, but there doesn't seem to any quit here...nicely done

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 20, 2006 12:01 AM CDT reply actions  

if
demps holds on this will be a HUGE boost going into St Louis

and god wont allow Lee to be hurt

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:01 AM CDT reply actions  

whoops
i forgot its not the 9th yet
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:02 AM CDT reply actions  

just like last year
prior gets nailed in the elbow, things looked dismal in may, then we win 7 straight. redux??

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:02 AM CDT reply actions  

Lets pray...
that Dlee is only out for a few days (knock on wood/prior)...
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:04 AM CDT reply actions  

I bet...
that if nothing's broken, he's in the starting lineup on Friday night.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Obligatory parking lot
shot -- give 'em slack, most live about 50 miles from the stadium....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 20, 2006 12:06 AM CDT reply actions  

That may be true...
but even the 405 is moving at 10:00 at night.  It's still pretty full of cars, but it moves at at least 60 mph.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

The 405 ain't
anywhere near Dodger Stadium.

The freeways aren't the problem, anyway. My friend and I were some of the first folks out after the game ended last night, it took me 30 minutes to get out of the parking lot. From there it was fine.

Thank god for high fly balls, we're out of the inning without the Dodgers scoring. Pierre made the catch.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm aware of that
I used the 405 as an example of the most-notoriously clogged highway in LA.  I agree that the parking lots at Dodger Stadium leave a lot to be desired, but you still paid for the whole game.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

aaahahhah
ronny

what the hell was that

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:07 AM CDT reply actions  

and now
he and furcal have tied in errors--- god what a typical cubs game
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

until the MRI
the only thing broken is my spirit

another bad throw by ronny???

you would think it was ronny kurtenbach out there

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Ugly game
This is ugly.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Maybe Penny was right
The balls are slick.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

That might actually
explain Repko's throw on Barrett's hit; he seriously airmailed that one to home.  It hit the screen on the fly, at least ten feet to the first base side of home.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

and
remember Jacque's first throw- he airmailed that one past the cutoff guy to 3rd

who knows???

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh
Cedeno error #4, throws a routine groundout into the dugout so high that Walker just watches it go over his head. I mean it sailed.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:09 AM CDT reply actions  

What is going on?
bottom 8, how many outs, furcal on?
Maddux:"I've got a video game that I can't beat, but tonight, I'm going to beat that game."

by tradeforichiro on Apr 20, 2006 12:10 AM CDT reply actions  

2 outs... man on 2nd... 2-2 count
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 20, 2006 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

ok
lets get some more runs
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:12 AM CDT reply actions  

COORS LIGHT TRAIN!!!!
HOP ON...... GO CUBS!

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 20, 2006 12:12 AM CDT reply actions  

Lets get a run...
or two for Demp's sake...
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:14 AM CDT reply actions  

Pierre on...
Give em hell Juan!
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Oh, man
Nice bunt, Pierre.

It sure seems like this is not the same team as we had the last couple of years. They get determined, not dejected.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Ron just said
"I can't wait to get outof this ballpark"

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:18 AM CDT reply actions  

LOL
No, really, only 81 nights a year...

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

pierre is a rabbit
vin always sez

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:18 AM CDT reply actions  

Walker strikes out.
Pierre on second, Hairston pinch hitting.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:18 AM CDT reply actions  

Gameday audio
Is way behind!

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:18 AM CDT reply actions  

What is the record for comments....
During one baseball game???

I bet we are getting close

by BillHoldenFan on Apr 20, 2006 12:19 AM CDT reply actions  

I think you're right
I wonder.

If anybody is interested in setting up a chat room, I can host one.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking...
about e-mail Al about that.  I don't know if it's feasible for this site.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

I've got
a couple of sites.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds like
Al could just post a link to it for the games then.  Sounds good to me.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

I have one in my apartment
guessed who I am yet??

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

No
I can't even guess.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Seems like
earlier this season there was close to 500 for one game.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

Perez on deck
Two out, Pierre on second, Rameriz works the count to 2-2.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:21 AM CDT reply actions  

that's the price you pay..
for reading our blather

relax in time delay

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:22 AM CDT reply actions  

Rameriz
on a full count pitch, pops to right.

Inning over.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:22 AM CDT reply actions  

cmon baby
no walks this time demps

just get em

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:23 AM CDT reply actions  

Demp....
will face Furcal (SOB), Lofton, Cruz...
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:23 AM CDT reply actions  

I don't do this kind of thing
But I hope he nails him.

Not really...

But...

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kent bats after
Cruz, so let's hope there's no baserunners.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:24 AM CDT reply actions  

What ever that idiot Hawk
says..strap em on? strap em in? Here we go? whatever

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 20, 2006 12:24 AM CDT reply actions  

How about
"let's lock and load".  Don't know where that comes from, but I've always liked it.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

Was Furcal's play....
...dirty?  I mean, did he obviously try to run into Lee?  

by Santos L Halper on Apr 20, 2006 12:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Not intentional
He had no place to go.  He was running right down the baseline and Lee suddenly lunged into foul territory to reach for the ball.  No malice.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Okay...
...thanks for the update.  The way some of the folks here were posting, it almost sounded like Furcal tried to tackle Lee....

by Santos L Halper on Apr 20, 2006 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

no, don't think so
just weird emotions taking over

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

c'mon demp
tommy john surgeries on display tonight

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

lee
xrays were inconclusive

eyre just has a contunsion on the knee

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

Furcal strikes out
And no, I don't think the collision was intentional.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

WGN sez
Sprained right wrist for Lee; right knee contusion for Eyre.  Eyre is day-to-day, Lee coming back to Chicago tomorrow.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:26 AM CDT reply actions  

Sounded to me like
Lee would rejoin the team in St. Louis and that he wasn't ruled out for the weekend.  Correct me if I'm wrong.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

goods news for lee
not sure what it means for eyre. we need both obvious-lee

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

see ya, fur-call
good riddance

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:27 AM CDT reply actions  

lofton
the one guy we dont want on base... DP baby, DP!

by SF Cubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:28 AM CDT reply actions  

Pitch out
lofton holding. Count is 1-1.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:28 AM CDT reply actions  

One more out to go
Motorcycle man is the last Dodger hope.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:29 AM CDT reply actions  

STRIKES
Cruz out

ONE OUT BABY

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:29 AM CDT reply actions  

Cruz
Count 1-2, swings at a pitch in the dirt.

Two out. Kent comes up to bat, Lofton on first.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:29 AM CDT reply actions  

blanco should be in
the game i think

my opinion

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:29 AM CDT reply actions  

RONNY
MAKES THE CATCH
"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:30 AM CDT reply actions  

Cubs WIN!
Cedeno catches a Kent line drive, diving.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:30 AM CDT reply actions  

Ronny
RONNY WOOO WOOO
To Bleed or Not to Bleed?

by TheRamZamDLEE on Apr 20, 2006 12:30 AM CDT reply actions  

GREAT CATCH BY CEDENO TO END IT!!!
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 20, 2006 12:30 AM CDT reply actions  

YESS!
NOW ALL OF YOU PRAY
PRAY
PRAY

That Lee is Ok

Cedeno makes up for his airmail

the guy who gets the most heat

draws Two walks, game winning hit, makes the last out

"a sort of soft tyranny of positivity" -GM

by ksucubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:31 AM CDT reply actions  

Yes!
Cedeno!

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:31 AM CDT reply actions  

Wow
It sucks that west coast games don't get the press. Ronny caught that ball while he was in the air. That's a web gem, possibly a #1. But it won't even make a broadcast.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Ryan Dempster...
now has the Cubs record for consec. saves
Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:32 AM CDT reply actions  

go dempster
would much rather see dempster's name at the top than borowski's... cheers to the new #1

by SF Cubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

Nice!
Okay, it's way, way, way, way past my bedtime, so I'm outta here.

Tip your cap (if you're wearing one) to the baseball gods for a speedy return of DLee and Eyre!!!

Good night, everyone!!!!

by Santos L Halper on Apr 20, 2006 12:32 AM CDT reply actions  

i wasn't wearing one....
but since the injury I put on a helmet, so I tip that

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

This kind of game
Says volumes about this year's team.  They could have rolled over and died after Lee and Eyre left the game on the same play.

by gauchodirk on Apr 20, 2006 12:32 AM CDT reply actions  

In-deed

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions  

amazing
catch.  wow.  this guy continues to impress.  takes a little bit of the sting out of the injuries.
Rooney: "What's the score?" Cook: "Nothin'-nothin'" Rooney: "Who's winning?" Cook: "The Bears"

by CubMU on Apr 20, 2006 12:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Tough one...
I'm hoping that Lee is okay.
This might be the best thing for Eyre...give his arm a rest.
What a win.
Any words on Lee?

by jdoolsiu on Apr 20, 2006 12:33 AM CDT reply actions  

x rays
inconclusive.  calling it a sprain for now, going to chicago for eval
Rooney: "What's the score?" Cook: "Nothin'-nothin'" Rooney: "Who's winning?" Cook: "The Bears"

by CubMU on Apr 20, 2006 12:35 AM CDT reply actions  

cubs win! cubs wins! cubs win!
HOL-LY COW. BOY-OH BOY-OH BOY.

well, I don't know about you steve, but I'm glad to leave this place aren't you??

I certaintly am harry, but let's pray like heck that lee and eyre aren't banged up too badly, after all, we were suppposed to meet at the whiskey-a-go-go tonight.

wishing you a well good evening from chavez ravine, good night ever'body

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:36 AM CDT reply actions  

Night...
I have a HUGE exam in just 8hrs... but, it is the CUBS

.......

Goodnight...

PRAY FOR DLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Git 'er done!

by KChiCubs on Apr 20, 2006 12:36 AM CDT reply actions  

Well
That is the sign of a good baseball team.

They pull off the win after a terrible inning.

My optimism is not stopped.

phat

by phatass on Apr 20, 2006 12:38 AM CDT reply actions  

A Pyrrhic
victory if Lee and/or Eyre are hurt.  But a pyrrhic victory is better than a pyrrhic loss.
Baseball can be summed up in one word--you never know--Joaquin Andujar

by Josh Timmers on Apr 20, 2006 12:38 AM CDT reply actions  

sean marshall
why do the games he starts always get the most thread comments?  he needs to tighten things up.

by SF Cubbie on Apr 20, 2006 12:40 AM CDT reply actions  

And lets not forget
The winning rally was a 2-out rally. Man, I love this team's spirit.

Also, Neifi I think played a big role after Cedeno's error. He went over and talked to Ronny after it happened. I agree with whoever said that Neifi would make a good coach someday.

by helen on Apr 20, 2006 12:40 AM CDT reply actions  

don't forget his clutch hit!!
neifi rules!!!

rules what I'm not exactly sure, but I doubt we woulda won tonight if not for him.. let us not forget...

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

I can't believe we won tonight
after all that. goodness gracious. gee whiz.

speaking of... I've waited like 2 hours :/

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 20, 2006 12:49 AM CDT reply actions  

Good job Ronny...
but he really, really needs to work on his throws.

Great job by Marshall and Dempster too.

Cubbie Blue always sPaRkLes in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on Apr 20, 2006 7:29 AM CDT reply actions  

yup...
especially if Lee ends up sitting out for a while...
The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on Apr 20, 2006 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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