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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 9/19, 7:05 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Chicago Cubs Game Threads

Here's the guy who's been the real ace of the Cub pitching staff all year long. He has made thirty-one starts, and except for the June 10 game in Atlanta where he was ejected in the first inning, he's thrown six or more innings in 23 of the other 30. Impressive.

Now, the Cubs are counting on him to continue the best season of his major league career, on short rest for the first time in four years.

I think he can handle it. Just win, baby.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
 T. Lilly
Cubs		 vs. Tom Shearn
 T. Shearn
Reds
15-7 W-L 3-0
3.82 ERA 4.15
160 SO 12
53 BB 9
26 HR 4
vs. Cin -- vs. Cubs
Lilly has started three times against the Reds this year, with a 4.00 ERA (just above his season record) and a 1-1 record. The win was a fine 7-inning, three-hit, one-run, one-walk, nine-strikeout performance in Cincinnati in the second game of the season on April 4. Eleven days later at Wrigley Field, he threw well but lost 1-0. The Reds hit him pretty hard at Wrigley Field on August 15; he got a no-decision in a Cubs loss. He's managed to handle Brandon Phillips, a Cub nemesis (0-for-10).

Shearn's a feel-good story of sorts; he's spent eleven years in the minor leagues, playing for: GCL Astros, Auburn, Quad Cities, Kissimmee, Round Rock, New Orleans, Chattanooga, Louisville, Chattanooga (again) and Louisville (again) before getting what appeared to be a courtesy call-up this September. He's 3-0, but the 4.15 ERA includes nine walks in 26 IP and four HR allowed. The Cubs need to hit this guy early and often.

Finally, we learn today this from Len & Bob's WGN-TV blog:

One big change this year - any wild card playoff game, plus the division series, and the National League Championship Series will be airing on TBS. THERE IS NO OVER THE AIR television of these games. Unlike previous years, where WGN would air ESPN's version of some of these games, if you or someone you know cannot watch TBS, you will not be able to watch these games. This decision was made by Major League Baseball and TBS. WGN and the Cubs had nothing to do with it.
Now how freaking stupid is that?? Cable/satellite does not have 100% coverage, not yet, anyway. Why would they want to cut off people who don't have cable/satellite? They could have made money by selling the rights to these games to over-the-air stations, at least in the markets of the participating teams. So not only have they cost themselves money, they are really going to piss off a segment of the playoff teams' fans. About what I'd expect from Bud Selig's non-leadership in the broadcast arena.

As far as tonight's game is concerned, it was initially only on WCIU, which would have meant it could have only been seen within a four-block radius of my house. ESPN has picked up the game (not sure what announcing team we'll be "treated" to), so the rest of you can see it. Also check at today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Brewers/Astros game (7:05 CT start)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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we'll cross that bridge when we get there
I rely on MLBTV for Cubs games, and I believe all playoff and WS games are blacked out anyway, so I don't think it'll matter to me. However, me not being selfish makes me mad that they'd do something like that.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 19, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually...
... I wonder if they WILL be on MLB.TV. That'd be a way for them to make extra $ from people who don't have cable/satellite.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Sep 19, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ding Ding Ding!! Winner!
That's the logical move MLB would make. The love $.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I remember correctly
last year MLB offered a post-season subscription for mlb.tv viewers. Can't remember how much it cost though.

by montanacubby on Sep 19, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

If past precedent holds
the games will be available on mlb.tv only to people living outside of North America.

Maybe TBS would agree to allow mlb.tv coverage in North America, since it would increase their ad coverage.  But I wouldn't count on it.

I agree that this is all very stupid.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh Timmers on Sep 19, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

The dreaded TBS
I'm one of the subset of fans who wouldn't be able to watch the game at home, at least without shelling out for cable, which I otherwise don't need or want.

I'd love to sit and watch Cubs games with my 4-year-old; I guess I'll take him to a bar with me.

Thanks for everything, Bud.

Drifting ... drifting ... foul.

by mlf on Sep 19, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Ted!
We'll win this game.  We'll bring the lumber tonight.

by cubbiechris on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

My Initial thought
after reading this post was that you were talking about the other Ted.... Turner... TBS... Lol.  Thought you were being passively dismissive of everyone else's thoughts on the postseason TV schedules.
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

third!
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Not trying to put
the cart before the horse I'm really glad I get TBS. But that is really stupid to have the games only available to a certain percentage of fans.

Very happy that ESPN is carrying the game tonight other wise I wouldn't be able to see it.

GO CUBS!!!

Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Great
With the playoffs exclusively on TBS how many times do you think they'll talk about Bartman or the Zambrano-Barrett fight every game?

by NDCub on Sep 19, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Announcers
Steve Phillips the ex-Mets GM will be one of the so-called analysts tonight. On ESPN the other night, he said that he was going to Chicago to do the game. He mentioned the main announcer, but I don't recall his name.

by ceegeewow on Sep 19, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

We need offense
Making our pitchers pitch shutouts or 1 or two run games is really tough. We have a team capable of scoring four or more runs a game yet we just can't seem to do it on a consistent basis.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

GO CUBS
Ill be 7 rows behind the Cubs bullpen.  I got words to OHMAN.  AL said it just win baby
Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 19, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

cart ... horse
Not to be a sour-puss, but let's worry about the friggin' t.v. problems if/when we need to.
(Of course, you know I'm gonna be in the online waiting room on Sunday for playoff tickets for a team that could very well be in second place.)
rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Sep 19, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

If you are
responding to my post I did say I wasn't trying to put the cart before the horse. The tv issue was bought up to be discussed. Spit the lemon drops out.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Worried about Dunn
not to apply the jinx, but doesn't it seem like Adam Dunn--who always killed us--hasn't done anything against the Cubs in awhile? Hopefully Lilly won't get anything out over the plate.

by kentmeister on Sep 19, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT!!
Hes guaranteed a homerun now, guaranteed!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

we are Dunn in!
he will hit for the psycho, errr...cycle now!

Go Cubs!!  We will just have to score more.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry
Guess I'm the new Bartman, Dunn just went deep. Oy

by kentmeister on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

erm
i dunno how to say this any other way, but we need a win tonight!!

Hopefully we win tonight and Milwaukee loses so that we are two up in the win column and the Brewers have to win tommorrow..

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Hope so!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why would they want to cut off people ...
who don't have cable/satellite?

Answer:
Because they can.

Aren't monopolies wonderful?

by JFCubFan on Sep 19, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Mike Royko
Good story about Royko today, which would have been his 75th birthday -

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-sully-oncubs19sep19,0,4592218.story

Especially like the grief he gave Sullivan who wrote the article !!!!

Go Cubs !!!

by coral on Sep 19, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Royko
One of my two* favorite Chicago columnists.  And I will always remember 1997 as a very sad year, because we lost not only Royko, but Charles Kuralt as well.  I still have a couple book-form compilations of his columns, and if I'm traveling for work there's a good chance I'll while away the inevitable "airport time" with one or the other.  (My ancient, battered copy of "Boss", the definitive tome on Hizzoner, Da Mare, no longer leaves the house!)

It still is amazing how many local columnists try to be "like Mike", and how far short most of them fall.  It takes more than being (1) old and (2) grouchy to make it work...

A quote, from an interview with Jon Winokur, printed in The Portable Curmudgeon:

JW: Alexander Solzhenitsyn observed that America has no binding ethic.  Do you agree?

MR: The Super Bowl unites us.  It's our substitute for war.  It's our one unifying element, more so than even the World Series.

JW: I thought baseball was the national pastime.

MR: Baseball isn't violent enough, and the games are too long.

We're missin' ya, Mike!

* Anybody else remember Sydney J. Harris?

by MN exile on Sep 19, 2007 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

is larussa still doing that experiment?
or has he finally gotten a brain?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

TBS?
Does that mean the games will not be in HD at all?

by rgonzale on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes HD
Direct TV is just adding a bunch of HD channels, and TBS is one of them to be in HD
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!

by Ihatethecards on Sep 19, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rumor has it...
...that Comcast will be adding TBS-HD in some markets on 10/1.  I will be shocked if Chicago doesn't get it.

by jolietconvict on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's go Cubs...time to grow some....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, they've got the cajones
they just need to let them "swagger" tonight ;)
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Sep 19, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry
cojones=cajones
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Sep 19, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man - you sure are
corny!

Do you live in Nebraska or something?

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that
Richard Simmons? ;-)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why aren't the Reds starting their major leaguers?
Tim Shearn?  What a joke!

Oh wait, I'm not a Brewers fan.  I have been complaining about the 'stros all day.  Still think there is something fishy, but notice that Shearn was started against the Brewers AND the Cubs.  'stors strating minor league scrubs ONLY against the Brewers.  Nice to see the Reds have some class and know how to play the game.

Let's go Lilly!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

touche Houston
n/t
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

why should Houston hate us
they took us over in 2004? In 2005 they beat us alot and in 2006 well we pratically lost all our games at the end to give them a chance at winning the division..

hell even La Russa would have some class to start his regulars...

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

lineup...
soriano,lf
theriot,ss
lee,1b
floyd,rf
ramirez,3b
derosa,2b
jones,cf
soto,c
lilly,p

by seang03 on Sep 19, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions  

not bad
like that lineup
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 19, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree
ramirez relaxes in the 5, and soto is in there, who in my opinion should have started last nite to give us a chance for a little more o-ffense

by philadelphiacub on Sep 19, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish you guys would have
bitched about the lineup.  Run scoring is usually inversely correlated to the bitching about Lou's lineup.  A bit of second-guessing too.

Let's get the bitching started...

Where's Pie?  We need his energy and defense.  Come on Lou!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's so many things wrong with this lineup
don't even know where to begin.  There's no way they are going to score any run tonight!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

and what would your managerial record be?
more than merely statistics in building a lineup.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's being
sarcastic.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

read the post I responded to
Sue knows what's going on
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Repeating myself
If the Cubs get into the playoffs, they will have earned it. If not, it won't be the fault of the Astros as it wasn't the fault of the billygoat or Steve Bartman.

The whining about other teams is counterproductive and fruitless. Since the team was 8 games over .500, we've been 2 games under .500 since. If we look for reasons, the record speaks for itself.

It's not to late to go to Soto.

by tharr on Sep 19, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

It won't be the fault of the Astros
but like I've said countless times today, you can't deny that it's at least a little fishy that neither of these guys started against the Cubs just 5 days ago.  Normally the commish's office makes phone calls about these kind of things, but it would be Bud Selig calling Cecil Cooper.

I won't talk about it after the game today, but with no games going on, a slow work day, and the Cubs tied for first, what else am I going to talk about?

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

you could also mention
that the brewers are pitching a guy with a 5.5 era and a losing record (dave bush) and since the 'stros have scored 1 run in 2 games, they are due to light it up.  And i do agree it seems a little fishy that the rookies didn't pitch against the cubs 5 days ago, i'm just not ready to concede a brewer win that easily because i dislike them so much

by philadelphiacub on Sep 19, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

not to be a pessimist
but you forgot to mention Lilly is also pitching on 3 days rest
( well 3 days and 7 hours since he started a 12PM game on Saturday) and he threw 107 pitches. I think Lilly can handle it better than Z but it I have never liked doing this unless you literally had the season on the line for one game.
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Sep 19, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

2nd paragraph of AL's story
n/t
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 19, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Short Rest
Is one of the reasons for the Z/Lilly short rest to ensure that Marquis would not have to pitch on Saturday (which is Yom Kippur for the uninformed)?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I doubt it.
Marquis has said in the past he woud pitch if needed
on Yom Kippur. The reason for the short rest was to avoid
Traschel who would have been the only available pitcher and to
set the rotation up better but like I said in the previous post
this STILL leaves Sept. 29 as a kind of Doomsday game with Harang again vs ?
I would rather have bit the bullett last night and started Traschel
It would have been tantamount to conceding THAT game (kind of like the Astros are doing these days) in order to have better shot at other games like Sept. 29.
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Sep 19, 2007 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed.....
The 9-1 record after losses is awesome.  He is the ace.

by Peoria Matt on Sep 19, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

That would make big Z the ace!
He knows how well Lilly pitches after a loss and Z does whatever he can to help his team! :)

by GoCubbies34 on Sep 19, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you that polygamists guy
who's on trial right now?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Sheet.
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good one Santo!
What am I going to do when the season ends???

by Saratoga on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

These have LOTS of words on them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 19, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're on a roll
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jersey
My Ryan Theriot jersey came today!  It might be just the good luck charm they need.  In fact, since we really need it today, I'll wear my Cubs boxers, CHICAGO t-shirt, Theriot Jersey, ITS GONNA HAPPEN bracelet and 2003 NL Central Champs hat.  If that can't make a difference, I got nothin.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Everything is fine except
the 2003 Central Champs hat. Bad memories, there. I wouldn't sprinkle that Dusty karma around anymore.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone know why...
I'm getting the ESPNews feed on ESPN instead of the game?  What the hell is going on?
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 19, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too....
I'm in champaign, does anyone know whats going on?

by cronoj on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's 'on' a Chicago-area station
Thus, that station (even if you can't actually GET the channel) has 'preference', which means ESPN has to blackout the game in that station's market (Southern Wisconsin on down).  Same thing that happens when WGN and ESPN both air the game - you get ESPN News instead.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um......
why don't I get the game on ESPN. Long story short... WHY THE FUCK CAN'T I SEE THE GAME!
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Whats up Cub fans!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else
have ESPN unavailable to them tonight? I have Direct TV and it says this program is not available in my area. Damn them!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm in Central Illinois
and no ESPN here either.  must be a blackout tonight which SUCKS!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big time
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same here...
...and it's not like there's a WCIU feed anywhere NEAR the Iowa border. (There's not even WCIU in half of Chicago!)
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bastards!!
Direct TV is leaving me sitting here on the phone.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

DirecTV Sucketh!
Have you noticed this year they're blacking out Bears Recap on Mondays and Bears Blitz on Wed/Thurs.?

Argh...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

And the new HD channels...
...supposed to launch today, didn't.

If only Mediacomm didn't suck so much.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

supposed to launch today, didn't.
Ya know....
The prices for sports keep going up, and the service level going down
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

They haven't
blocked those programs out here. We watched Bears Blitz tonight.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

We watched Bears Blitz tonight.
Do you get comcast SN normally, or do you have to pay for it?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

CSN
is part of the sports package we have. I would be lost without it.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

part of the sports package we have
Yeah....so you pay for it, right?

I do too, as WELL as buy football, baseball, basketball EVERY year...and I have for 12 years now.

And since CSN came on a few years ago, I've always been able to see everything.

Now all of a sudden this year, they're blacking out these Bears programs, and DSS just says the expected and rehearsed: "we don't have any control over what the league allows.

How can YOUR area get it and mine NOT get it?

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is DSS?
We had Dish Network but recently changed to Direct TV so we could get the Big Ten Network. We get mostly the same sports channels we had with Dish. Of course after we changed then Dish did get the BTN. Oh well.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is DSS?
direcTV...it's what they USED to call it way back in the day.

They were WAAAAAAAAY smart by gandfathering the NFL contact like they did....no other network has been able to carry it over the years.

And the NFL package is the ONLY reason I haven't switched to a different carrier....I HATE direcTV.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nothing...
My ESPN on INSIGHT cable here in Peoria has gone to ESPN News....no game.  That's just not right.
speedskater

by speedskater on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Long track
or short track?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm waiting on
the phone for a representative on Direct TV.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

No ESPN for us
Direct TV lists the game as being on no less than 6 channels here, and they are all blacked out.   We are also in the Champaign area.  

Good luck, Sue

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm on the phone with...
Insight in Peoria if anyone else is in their area.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Just spoke to Insight in Central Illinois
They are working on it and should have the game on shortly!!!!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

well im a half hour from
peoria any luck yet??
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just called again...
they are apparently still working on it.  they couldn't give me any time frame though.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?
I will leave the tv on then, and hope for the best.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm in
Greensboro, NC and I don't have the game.. I'm pissed.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

MLB is just stupid about TV and blackouts
hey why not generate fan interest by letting people watch the freaking game....just ridiculous...good job Bud Selig!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Nevermind
The game is on FSN here.. which would explain the blackout. Bad news is ... I have the worst announcers in the MLB.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Damnit, Soto!
You need to get those...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Um.....
OK NOW I REALLY DON'T LIKE ESPN.

and yes i'm yelling, sorry

by Villeslgr on Sep 19, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Take a number
Beware though, the list is longer than the Cubs season ticket wait.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Grrrrr
I'm at the University of Illinois -- the game's blacked out on ESPN and we don't get WCIU's feed. ESPN's blackout would be fine if the game was on WGN or CSN/CSN+ at the same time, but it seems they make no adjustments to the blackout region for CubsNet. So as far as watching the game goes, Champaign is in the midst of a perfect storm of anti-Cubbery.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit Soto
n/t.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I have it here in Hell
Err, Texas.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hell is right...
even though it wasn't TOO hot this summer.
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 19, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wasn't referring to the weather...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

It doesn't help...
the weather just makes it a reality.
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 20, 2007 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kendall woulda had that no problem...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Where the heck is our defense tonight?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I actually thought
Theriot made a nice excellent effort to get to that ball.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Black OUT
No ESPN here...either Rockford, IL ....Dishnetwork...On the phone with rep from dishnetwork now.

by akbeck98 on Sep 19, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I despise ESPN
But at least I'm watching the Cubs THERE tonight...

Better than nothing...and at least it's NOT Joe Bucktooth!

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Take Two!!!
Cubs turn it!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I was asking for a Triple Play
But I guess I'll take two.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

i am super
f------ pissed right now. i knew when it was announced that the game was going to be on espn that i would be stuck watching stupid espn news tonight. GRRRRR!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too
At U of I and mad.
Can you ge am 720 down here?
I can't find it on my tuner.
Amazingly...I CAN get the faintest noise that is the Reds broadcast...I heard them say somethign about a hotdog being the official hot dog of the Reds before Lilly got out of the inning...how the hell does that work?

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm right there with you
If I was next to Selig I'd calmly ask him to remove his glasses, then punch in hard in the face.

Then I'd ask him to put his glasses back on.  Then I would punch him in the face again.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can this team actually
keep the Mighty Reds off the board in inning 1?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly handles it
YES! They can.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

keep the Mighty Reds off the board in inning 1?
Done jazz man.     Yea!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

THAT'S OUR ACE!!!
n/t.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW, G'Evening Everyone
Sorry to hear about the DirecTV bulls**t.

Hope everyone else is otherwise doing well :)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Scary first inning in both games
Can't believe we got out of that with a perfect score intact in each game.  Let's go Cubs and 'stros!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly...
you Rule

for those blacked out:

2 on, no out.  Griffey hits into double play.  man on 3rd, 2 out.  Phillips broken bat grounder to Lilly, 3 outs, no runs.

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

THE FONZ
1 PITCH 1 RUN!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

How 'BOUT that Soriano??!!
Bada BING!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

No patience...yes!!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah Sori...
just blasted a towering homer...
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Unfortunately, the last 3 times this happened
We lost.  Knock on wood.  Or in my budget, formica.

by garyscottrules on Sep 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

We must all be calling
Directv at the same time.   This automated call system is insufferable.   Make sure not to say "blackout."  Anybody have any luck?

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope, but I am in LA.
That is obviously why I have the game, I guess.

Good luck.  I guess they are blocking the game where you have a local feed (WCIU), if you are in Chicago, I assume.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

And Iowa
or at least where I'm at in Iowa.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

They're covering way too much territory
with that blackout.   I also can't watch it on MLBtv.  I'm sitting here at the computer listening to Pat and Ron.  We can't get any AM stations in the house.  I guess I could go sit in the car.  : )

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have the
radio on so it's better then nothing.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably fielding 8 million calls...
...as to why CNN HD isn't available.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm on the
phone with someone now. He says ESPN and MLB set the rules and Direct TV has no control over it. He was very nice and apologetic.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

and Direct TV has no control over it
That's exactly what they always say.
I think that's a company wide memo that's pasted all over the cubicles and help desks.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm sure it's the
same for Dish network too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot
grounds out. 1 out.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

In case anyone's keeping track
This is the first time the CUBS have had the first lead in the game in...?

How many games?

Maybe they won't have to come back tonight...?
(toes, fingers, hair crossed)

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, Darn.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Comment on no one stepping up for the Cubs
as a leader during this pennant chase...that the Cubs seem to be sleepwalking through some games....that's ESPN announcer talking.

DLee pop up machine.

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano
has really carried us a big portion of this year.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano has really carried us a big portion
My only issue with him right now is that he MUST start running when he hits, regardless of whether he thinks it's out or not.

He coulda had a triple the other night if he woulda run and not stood there and admired himself.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

K
Bye Bye Dunn
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn you, Encarnacion
1-1
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
i found pat and ron just in time to hear that

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Houston is playing their best
Their shortstop called Ransom (who the hell is he?) made an error and their catcher Towles (who the hell is he?) are playing.

by zevkalman on Sep 19, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

ARAMIS!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

that was an awesome catch
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

TV...
I'm near Indianapolis and have to watch the FSN feed, so I'm seeing the game but it's the Reds TV network.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon, 1981

by carmenfanzone on Sep 19, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, the rest of us get
even more biased announcers.  Feel lucky :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who had 34 minutes
Until the first Barrett/Z fight mention?

You win.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

That's one
One time they've mentioned the Barrett-Zambrano fight.  I predict at least two more.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Steve Phillips doing the game?
If so, I'd rather not even watch when it does come on.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

sure is
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone watch CTL today?
They said that Lou admitted the ejection "rampage" these ESPN guys are talking about was "premeditated" and planned by Lou....

He even pre-notified the umpire crew...

Hmmm....

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I've heard this before
It's not that uncommon for umpire confrontations like that to be premeditated, where the Manager is solely looking to be kicked out.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep heard that too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jacque!!!
Fair Ball!  Second and Third!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Can somebody help me out?
I am watching ESPN, but the game is not on.  Does anybody know what is going on or where I can watch the game?  Thanks.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

almost everyone
is in a "blackout".  My local cable company claims they are working on it.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
I have a fiber optics cable TV feed from a local company in southeast Iowa.  We can't get WCIU or whatever.  All I am getting on ESPN is the same thing that is on ESPN news.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

It seems to of been blacked out
In the "normal" Cubs blackout areas...aka the entire midwest.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it's
blacked out in your area. Me too. Sucks doesn't it?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

A really nice
woman at Directv tried to help me and ended up telling me to start with my "local station" and working my way up from there.  Yah.  OK.  What does that mean?  I call WICU?  That's not "local" for me.  Therein lies the problem.

by BlondeBomber on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sue - you aren't getting it on DSS either?
Or do you have cable?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have Direct TV
and blacked out. :(
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow....sorry about that girl... :-(
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tis ok
I do have the radio on so it's not like I'm totally out of it. Still pisses me off tho but it the Cubs win that's all that counts.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

You need to move
You are only allowed to live where MLB commands you to live. While you are there, kneel and pray to the evil gestapo ESPN soul-sucking machine.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

ACK! No TV for me tonight. BOO!
Man, the game isn't televised here (South Bend, IN) tonight!

AAIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE!

jumps out 2nd story window

Go Cubs!  I'll be following you via the web...or something.  Nice to see Sori has another leadoff homer.  

Drinks all around!  (Age appropriate, of course!)  :)

Dave

by Dave in the basement on Sep 19, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

This sucks, no TV
and Soto just whiffed with men on 2nd & 3rd!  WHat next?

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

he didn't whiff
he looked at strike three, and it was questionable, at least a little bit off the outside corner

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey, any special reason you chose AIE?
i've seen that a lot lately. it's the one word that zeus doesn't understand. o me, alas.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope!
It just sounds the most like me when I really do jump out of things.  :)

I didn't realize Soto was playing, so I'll have to pay better attention.  Hopefully he can keep his offense going.

by Dave in the basement on Sep 19, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

South bend
The game is on channel 69

by jimhickman on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not gloating
but it's not blacked out here in St. Paul, MN
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Well it's
probably because you are in the Twins area. :P
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, and it really sucks too
FSN = Twins games for me, not Cubs

But atleast I'm not blacked out tonight!  Only times it's ever worked to my advantage...

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well if the Cubs win
it will be worth not being able to see the game.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

ESPN
we get the "30 on 30" updates on OJ.  what a joke.  ESPN is hardly a viable sports reporting network when they think that is an important story for a 30 second spot.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

ESPN is hardly a viable sports reporting network
You shoulda seen ESPN2 this morning...
Sheesh...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

ESPN =
Evil Sadistic Pompous Narcissists

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

OR
Extra Stupid Prick Noses
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Every Single Person knows Nothing
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

punk'd
well, at least they're getting some hits.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

do you guys think
we haven't been aggressive at the plate all year on a two strike count? How many times we have seen our hitters looking at a called third strike with runners in scoring position?

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on....this rook can't hold us down forever
can he? That curve on Soto did not look like a strike but he should have been swinging!!!!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Umm....this "rook"
is 30 yrs old and is 3-0 in the bigs....
He might just be steppin' it up.

That combined with our LOB issues lately...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

In Soto's defense
That called strike 3 was bull...
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 19, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronnie said the same thing
I guess we gotta make our own breaks.

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

true..but
I really like the way hopper swung at that pitch on a 1-2 count. Its not often that pitchers make mistakes, the hitters have to do stuff to get something going.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'd like to see lou start taking control
hit and runs. squeeze plays. i don't necessarily think he should have put the squeeze on with soto, but i don't think it would have been a bad idea, even this early. we need every run we can get and can't afford not to score there.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly seems
to have regained control a bit faster than Z did.  

I'm wearing my cubs shirt with the fuzzy bear on the arm.  When I wore that at the game on Monday, we won.  Therefore, I'm going to wear it every time there's a game.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

K K!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

K K K that is
I type too fast sometimes
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

All right LILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job....now let's get to this Shearn guy...I mean come on!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

yea
too bad we dont have a team handing us wins!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

2-0 MIL
Sac fly by Estrada

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea
anyone hear te discussion on PTI today. wilbon thinks they are throwning rookies because the coach of HOU and selig are buddies. hmmmm?
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fat ass just homered.
1-0 MIL.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Astros are given it up worse than a drunk
high school cheerleader with the starting QB on a saturday night!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

No...Lee STINKETH!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, when do we hear
about which fan gets to sing TMOTTBG on Saturday?
The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by cubzfan on Sep 19, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

who cares
its high time we need to cut this crap and concentrate on winning ball games

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

cut this crap and concentrate on winning ball game
Far be it for me to agree with you...but...

Word.

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron sounded
like he just passed a kidney stone when Lee popped up.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Reds Radio
Is all I can get in clearly in Champaign, and their announcers are certainly harsh on the Cubs. Ridiculing Derrek Lee's lack of power and Soriano's low RBI total.
I don't like them.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0
brewers

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out
that D-Lee isn't no where near his 2005 or even his 2004 season.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Horrible hitting!!! Why can the Brewers hit a
rookie and we can't? Great pop ups!!!! Man oh man!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate ESPN. And Comcast.
So, I'm about as far from a "blackout" area that's feasibly possible (Nashville) and instead of the game, I get...wait for it...ESPN News. And of course, Comcast's customer service is zero help. Didn't know this was rocket science. Apparently, I'm  not the only one this is happening to-makes me feel (marginally) better.
Your results may vary.

by riggs on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

well boys win tonight or say hello to 2nd place
houston got swept before they even started the series, they threw it on purpose no doubt in my mind, we have to make up for that by coming through with runners in scoring position (soto) because we dont get those opportunities often, cincy gets one every inning, and also if lee is gonna put together at bats like this we might as well just put in ward
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

sometimes I feel like
the excitement from our miracle wins is kind of like the excitement of a drunkard. Eventually all that liquor is going to eat up the liver. Our offense is stinking. Brewers are swinging their bats really good and they are not paying a zillion dollars.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Go back to Milwaukee
The brewers sucked for the past five years so they got a bunch of top draft picks.  Salary doesn't matter.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i forgot
to brag about the shoes i bought...

http://www.espnshop.com/catalog/productdetail/model--75388~175634/

i haven't worn them yet cause the red laces i ordered haven't come in yet...

god these shoes are so legit.

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Sue
or anybody else who knows....

Anybody know the reason that this game is being blacked out on ESPN in the midwest?  Namely Iowa?  I want to get to the bottom of it.  I mean we don't have the ability to get WCIU here, so what gives?

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

yea
I am in west central IL and it's blocked on Dish Network on ESPN too. What a crock!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

He he
I found a <sinister> way to get the game anyway, I won't say how but you can probably guess.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

peeping in people's windows?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha!
If I did, I wouldn't see the game there either since we are all blacked out.

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

seemed pretty sinister
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

WCIU =
Where Coverage Is Unseen
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blackout rules
Regardless of what channel broadcasts the Cubs game, the Cubs will still claim their normal 17-state area for blackout reasons... so if you normally can't get the game on mlb.tv, you don't get ESPN tonight.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, OK
Thanks for the info, thats what I was looking for.  You saved me from calling ESPN, my cable company, the senator and whoever else to complain. LOL

by adam316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

The guy with
Direct TV said it's MLB and ESPN that make the blackout rules and Direct TV has to follow them. I'm sure because it was originally suppose to be on the local Chicago station. First he said it wasn't on because the game wasn't sold out. I said it's the Cubs. They sell out every game. Then he did some checking and came back with the MLB rules.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

came back with the MLB rules.
ahh Ha!....theee ooold come-back-with-the-MLB-rules-direcTV-sidestep....

....missed it by THAT much...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

the astros threw the series on purpose
if you could see what I am watchin out of them tonight its like there not even there, its just a waste of time for them, its pathetic
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

oh no
Not good.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit Dunn. YUCK!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Me Dunn.
Me like making Cubs fans cuss.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Shyte!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

that was a f-ing bomb!
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

IDIOTS ITS BECAUSE THAT POSTER HERE
earlier said dunn hadnt done anything yet, idiot you jinxed us, damnit can we ever have a 1-2-3 inning!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Who was talking earlier
about Dunn not doing anything against the Cubs this year?  I call for banishment!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

it was kentmeister and for that comment i said
he would hit a homerun,   are some people really that dumb around here, some people here make me sick my god
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

It really does seem fishy about the Astros.....
but bottom line is the Cubs need to win games and now we are losing GREAT.....we stink!!!!! Screw you Reds!!! Screw you Dunn!!! God I hate this!!! So now CAN THE CUBS RALLY AGAINST THE INCREDIBLE ARM OF TOM SHEARN???? The Reds will screw us out of a pennant again!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Shearn shut down MIL last start
They finally got to him as he tired

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
I really have no confidence when the reds are reaching base every inning constantly putting pressure on us while our "heart of the order" goes up constantly and hits a first pitch pop up, damnit we got to learn how to work an at bat or well be second to milwaukee which is pathetic
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunn dong!
That's what our sluggers are supposed to do rather than treat a jouneyman bum like Cy freakin Young!!  Are their collars getting a little tight??

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

why do we always have so many games with the reds
to end the season. i'm so sick of starting with the reds and ending with a reds. they just have our number.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

carlos lee
woo!

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

2nd place should be fun
that seems to be where we play are best ball.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

It's hard to tell which team
is the contender. I know the Reds are playing well, but if the Cubs expect to advance they will be playing GOOD teams, obviously. If they cannot put up a fight tonight, there's big, big trouble ahead.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Since the Reds canned their manager
at the start of July, they ARE the best team in the NL Central.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did ESPN show that graphic?
I had to head to the 'laundry room.'
They had taken that distinction away from the Cubs, but I thought the Reds relinquished it last week....

Perhaps they reclaimed the psudo 'crown.'

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't know
Cable system blacked out the game.

Entering tonight, Reds are 38-31 post-Narron.

Cubs are 38-33 in that span.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's why they're in 4th place!
They're the reincarnation of the '27 Yankees!  The Brewers just won a series from them 3 days ago.  They are just swinging from their heels and throwing junk and the Cubs are pressing.  

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

according to their record
they have been
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel a sinking feeling in my gut....the team
just looks...I dunno...lifeless? pressing? befuddled? Why can't we play better at Wrigley?

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take your
word for since I can't see the damn game.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

tell me if you have seem this before
we score early then our O goes in hibernation

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone know our record in games where
soriano hits a leadoff homerun?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

the thing that kills me about this year,
knowing that you can always do this sort of thing, is the inability to consistently bring in a runner from third base with less than two outs. you don't even need a hit. yet, time and again the cubs can't make it happen. this failure has cost the team a handful of wins this year, and it would be 2-2 right now.

that's just the thing that bothers me most. i'm sure you all have your own, whether its z or whatever.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Mike and Mike are in the rooftops
Great, I get to hear them bash the Cubs tomorrow.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

D-Ro
The Reds' announcers are befuddled as to how he is as good as he is against them.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy oh boy our big bats are pretty little...
Tom Shearn is GOD apparently.....I am starting to want to post really angry, negative posts especially having to listen to these self congratulatory ESPN broadcasters (barf)....

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

okay...
...let's change this attitude in here.

it's national talk like a pirate day, so let's lighten the mood and make everyone talk like a pirate.

yarrrrrrr

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Arr, matey!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, I am game
Arrrgh, the Cubs need to do more that shiver their timbers. They need to swing them.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

So angry...
I can't even type right.  A lovely f*in double play.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

YYARRRRRRRRRRRR
JJ is catching up to DeRo in GIDP

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I am getting sick of this!!! Now we get to listen
to hilarious Tom Shearn stories....ATTENTION CUBS!!!! YOU ARE IN A PENNANT RACE!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Quit giving up.
I actually have a great feeling about this game.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Pollyanna,
We're not giving up...just tired of watching this team strand guys left right and center. No clutch hitting!

If the Brewers do beat the Cubs in the Central, it's because they can actually put consistant offense on the board. Lee has been a no-show the last two weeks.  Theriot's average is plummeting, they hit into too many DP's...

Sorry chief, if you're "feeling good about tonight's game", then you don't have a clue.

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

my frustration level is getting up there.
i hate the reds. i might hate them more than the cardinals. why do they give us such a hard time? i mean, dunn kills us, but every one on their team gives a hard time. even arroyo was killing us with his bat last year. they all chip in.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

First off..
Arroyo hit those pitches off of Glendon fucking Rusch. Hell, i think i could hit a HR off of Rusch. Second of all the Reds are playing hard because they are our rivals. We need to beat them so we have to earn it. If we don't win enough games.. it's because we weren't good enough. It has nothing to do with the Reds.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubbies should walk the plank!
Mateys, If they don't be scorin no runs!!

We need booty!!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't we all want our share of booty.
And that's all I have to say about that.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

It shouldn't be this hard
every night..our offense is incapable of a blowout, save teh Cards game last week

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Who had 8:17
Until first mention of our payroll and curse???
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Must mute these freaking dolts on ESPN!!!
They are just loving on the young Brewers!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Steve Phillips would have no problem whatsoever
going down on any brewers player, that guys a tool, horrible, horrible analyst
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

SOMEONE PRODUCE THIS IS PATHETIC
WERE IN TEH RACE IN SEPTEMBER, PLAY LIKE IT!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

jesus christ.
that offense is incredible. they just handfuls of blasts every night.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielder DIDN'T hit another
He's just coming up now

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

no, he didn't. what's the deal?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

turned out pretty nice.
i was sitting there watching on gameday, expecting a three run shot. then a popout, and soto hits a homerun.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

man, the reds are doing it to us again.
and we still have three more with them.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

any chance Ms. Harang
is pregnant, would love to miss him next time.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

or how bout ms. braun or ms, fielder
id prefer that instead
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good job Ted.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Arr, where in the black sea is Erin Andrews?
Would be nice to be able to shiver me timbers.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted is doing his job....where is the offense?
They have disappeared again.....oh and the Brewers are gonna win (SHOCKER) so ummm guys you might want to ummmm WIN NOW!!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

this is the 24th game
in 23 days...but we have to find a way to win this one.

Man up, Cubs!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

tie game
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

SOTOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
YES!  This guy better be on the post-season roster!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed
Him and Kevin Hart.  No need to for OH-MAN or Hank White.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

SOTO!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

ARR, THAT SHIVERED ME TIMBERS!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY GEOVANY!!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

This team can't hit!
I'm a mental midget!

Soto hit a HR!

This team is going all the way!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

SEEEE
LEN AND BOB TALK ABOUT PIRATES AND SOTO HITS A HOME RUN!!!

WE HAVE TO TALK LIKE PIRATES ALL THE TIME NOW!!!

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

All runs scored by HR's tonight?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

yes. and i go into happy time.
soon to be followed by heavy depression.

but, for now, woohooo.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

ESPN is pissing me off for three reasons right now
  1. They feel that every time they do a game at Wrigley, they have to mention the Bartman thing. Congrats, the Cubs failures got a very exciting twist FOUR YEARS AGO! Yaay you did a special on it...three specials I think. Made millions of Cubs fans cry. Congrats ESPN. You have a national story. There's cookies in the press room for you.
  2. I know that we spent $300M+ this year on free agent acquisitions, but not all of that has even a impact on this season. Their total salary this year is what? $100M? I know that's still a lot but I love how idiots like ESPN and anti-Cubs fans point this out, even though the $300M we spent on players, though ridiculous, is over 8 years.
and

3) It might be a Time Warner thing, but my ESPN keeps cutting out.

"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball."- Harry Caray

by TkGoUWGB on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto.
Wow.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, Darn. A base hit.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on
Let's take the freaking lead!
I feel a rally for the Stros coming too...if they want to win that is.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I
have a huge crush on Geovany. ;-)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course....first pitch - inning ending DP...
argh.
matey.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

aaarrggg
I'll be keel haulin ye theriot if ye be doing that again!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

we really have to stop this first pitch swinging
bullshit, were not even making him work, and whats up with theriot, he hasnt been himself for this whole month it seems like
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

um... hit and run.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Time to knock
Charlie Shean, or Tom Shearn, or whatever the hell this journeyman's name is OUT of this game.

Oh never mimd...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

haha
my friend says soto went YYAAAAARRRRRRRRd

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

He also gets an Arrr-BI
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Sep 19, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

woof
this is getting bad..... :-)
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have an awful feeling about this inning
where the hell did keppinger come from
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Not I
Very efficient inning for Lilly!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot
I'm sick of him...sorry.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

boy
they sure are hitting Lilly hard.  

But it looks like the Stros may be making a game of it, actually...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Avast me maties!!! Look yonder!!!
Tis the meat of the damned bloody Reds lineup!!!! Mind the sails lads tis rough waters ahead!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

YAARRRRR
LEN AND BOB ARE TALKING ABOUT NATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!!

by bgsiggy on Sep 19, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

they must be spyin of BCB
Avast ye Bob and Len!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

brandon phillips is doing his best
lee or ramirez impression or something?
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

1=2=3 inning for Lilly....
finally.
matey.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Griffey
just gave his bat to a kid in the stands with a Reds hat on.

He is a class act...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I have loved Junior
from the very start. Don't even know how it started. I have all of his rookie baseball cards and many others. Nice to hear he is still a good guy.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK let's let
Geovany bat again. ;)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

how bout a five run inning.
make it happen.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take
a ONE run innning!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time for DLee
to turn all those frowns upside down.  He is due...overdue.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

anybody see griffey give that bat
to the kid behind the dugout.  i'm sorry, but i have lots of respect for that guy.  there was an onion article awhile back about how fans want griffey to know they wished it was him breaking the home run record.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Cliff
Has only 4 sacrifice bunts in his entire career-the last one in 1997 with the Marlins. That amazes me.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

HEY! A LEADOFF WALK!!!
And then....more O.J. lowlights....

I think this whole thing was staged so OJ could get himself back in the spotlight...

And his ex-wife's family an he are teamed up to sell more books...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks Cliff.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

WHAT THE HELL RAMIREZ COME ON
STOP HITTING INTO DOUBLE PLAYS TEAM!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Stop yelling.
He can't hear you.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yet ANOTHER INNING ENDING DP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CRAP!!!!!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

another DP
Has there been any "official" discussion of why the Cubs can't have patient at bats?  Swinging at 3-1 and 2-0 pitches, and popping up?

sigh.  just don't get it.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

These guys
Just aren't patient enough!  I thought Gerald Perry was supposed to bring better OBP with him, but these guys are just as bad as the Dusty-led Cubbies.

They don't make the opposing pitcher work hard enough, always swinging at pitchers pitches, down in the zone or pulling outside pitches.

Are they trying to do too much? Maybe.

It's definitely hard to watch.

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think
Oswalt's wife was induced today ON PURPOSE, cause she hates us, just like God!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

The Astros' kid pitcher actually did well tonight
2 R in 6 IP, which is probably better than Woody Williams could do.

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeeeeeeeezus!!!!!! That is our meat of the lineup
there kids.....ridiculous....incredibly bad....vomit! How frustrating....DO NOT WASTE THIS START BY LILLY....arrrrr

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

we probably h ave the worst middle of the order in
the league, just awful lately
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aramis still can't run the ground balls out
pathetic no other word for it....and I don't want to hear about him being hurt...everyone is hurt this time of year.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Isn't he hurt?
:)
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF???????
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs hitting remind me of a flooded
lawn mower engine....
...they start....then die.....
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Astro's Rookie
Looks pretty good afterall.
It's the damn Astros' hitters that aren't doing anything.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

look lou.
you have to start doing some things. hit and runs. sac bunts, even with middle of the order guys. this is the cubs. the double plays will not stop.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I think
the reds are getting calls off the plate that Lilly isn't.
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

BS!!!!!!!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

GOD DAMN UMPS MISS CALLS
major league baseball hates us, no one wants us to get in damnet
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquez
is a fuckin douche bag!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, according to gameday
lilly just got absolutely hosed on the ball 3 call.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

that pitch was HIGHER
than the second called strike on Dunn.  This ump can't even be consistent on pitches that are within the same batter. Ugh.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

bal 4 too IMO
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

of course, as we've seen,
lead off walks lead to easy innings.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I would shiver Lilly's timber
if he wins this game!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly is our ACE!
Agreed.
Another big diff between him and Z is the way he bounced back after that walk (that shoulda been a S/O) and pitche with total confidence.

Z woulda started melting right about then...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

the most suprising part about that call on dunn
was that there was no reaction by pink hat guy
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

ughhhhh
maybe we can turn one of those double plays...

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
Lee's been totally worthless so far tonight.
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

that call seems especially bad
after that one call on cliff floyd that was lower and way farther off the plate than the dunn ball three

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee SUCKETH lately....hitting AND defense
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Ted.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Did my bookmark change?
This sounds like Viva El Birdo's, not Bleed Cubbie Blue.

Lee tried for that just couldn't get it.  I don't thank many would.

THIS IS A CUBS BLOG - BE SUPPORTIVE OR GO HOME.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

difficult hit
to field, I think.  Lee's been solid, but not outstanding.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right
But that's still no reason to boo the guy, or to cuss him out.  Especially on a tough play like that.    Even if he DID get an error, it happens to the best, too.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

this isnt park district baseball 7 year olds
this is major league baseball, make the damn plays or GO HOME!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not saying give the guy a free reign to suck
But don't hang him out to dry because he missed a tough play.  
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a crock...
why was it an error then?

Cause it went right under the damn glove.

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

excellent
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Just caught up on TIVO
Skip this if you don't like "negative" posts, but I need to vent.

I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW PATHETIC THIS TEAM'S OFFENSE IS.  THIS PITCHER ISN'T EVEN GOOD ENOUGH TO BE CALLED A JOURNEYMAN, YET WE'RE MAKING HIM LOOK LIKE CY F'ING YOUNG.  A COCKTAIL OF VIAGRA, CIALIS AND DYNOMITE COULDN'T GET A RISE OUT OF THIS OFFENSE.  HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY BE ANYWHERE NEAR FIRST PLACE.

Ok.  I feel a little better now.  Please play over your heads boys and find some runs.

Oh, and thank God for Ted Lilly.

Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

How can we be near first place?
Easy.  WE WON MORE GAMES THEN FOUR OTHER TEAMS IN THE DIVISION.  
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

phew
The Reds' announcers are absolutely disgusted that they left Ross in to hit.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

There's that F__IN CALL!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

wow
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounds like
poor Ronnie is going to have a nervous break down with every pitch.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you Jesus!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Aye. Lilly.
matey.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Stretch time folks!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

HE GOT HIM!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

either you are psychic
or gameday audio is about 15 to 20 secs behind lol
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Gameday Audio
I'm one of the one or two people not blocked out on ESPN.  And Gameday Audio has a notoriously bad delay.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

K K K K K K K K
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

if we had an offense lilly would have won 18-19
games by now, this guy is amazing
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted!!!
You could not rock more.

Now can we please make this guy look like the career minor-leaguer he is?!?!?!

Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

F***ing TED LILLY!!!!
You watching that Carlos Zambrano?

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes Ted!!!!!
Runs. Runs. Lots of Runs.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
Ted Lilly just showed me something. The guy can flat-out pitch!

Well done sir! NOW GET THIS MAN A W!!!

You're killin me smalls -'Ham' Porter

by TheRamZamDLEE on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

lets get some runs!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't know
Ted's nickname is Bulldog.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Outstanding
job by Lilly. Short rest and all. Amazing his record after a Cubs loss...shows you who the true leader in the rotation is. I'm glad guys like Hill and Marshall can learn from this guy over the next few years.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

What's this ESPN BULLS**T going to the studio
and depriving us CUBS fans of our 7th inning???

Whenever they show the SLANKEES, they make us suffer through THEIR 7th inning recorded BS...

Talk about east coast moronicus behavior...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

if they did the Comcast pitching poll tonight
it would be 97% Lilly and 3% Trachsel...he has a lot of family.  

Lilly = The Ice Man

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly = The Ice Man
I like the sound of that....ICE man.

"Ice" Lilly....

Lilly is our "Ice"....

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also,
Great job by the kid the Astros threw out there tonight...Oswalt couldn't have done much better me thinks!

LETS GET SOME RUNS!!!!

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

DeROSA!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

once again
Jones is actually hitting well, but... it doesn't FEEL like it.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Geovany!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

That's just dumb.
Look at the half this guy's had.  He's carried us for stretches.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was the first half Jones
Ya gotta know you can't bunt that pitch.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

that was huge for lilly after getting
screwed by the ump.  the cubs owe it to that man to get him some runs and a shot at the win.  however, when JJ pops a bunt up, you gotta start worrying a little bit

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo!
Good start!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, he tried to bunt?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Come Cubs
score some runs and give our ACE a W
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto and Lilly = studs
Who would've thunk it??? Thank God they are here!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

NOT ON TV
This is ridiculous.  I come home from work, expecting a relaxing(maybe nail biting) Cubs game on ESPN and ITS NOT ON!  I know its been blacked out in Chicago, but I am in MEMPHIS!!!  AND mlb.tv blocks out cincicanti games!  oh well, let me hear ya ron and pat!

by chuccck on Sep 19, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

get you a proxy server
outside the u.s. and then fire up your mlbtv....

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, what I wouldn't give
for the Brewers offense.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

They've scored exactly the same number
of runs as us tonight
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Difference is
that's unusual for them.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

tomorrows off day really needs to be used for
an all day bunting clinic, learn the fundamentals, jesus
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

A fly out
But hey, we won't end this inning with a double play!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

damn he stung that
Kendell needs to  stay on the bench

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

We need runs!
Hopper and Keppinger have been killing us...they're leading off the 8th. Scary!

Gotta be Howry or Marmol

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't know about taking Lilly out
risky move
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

he was at 100 pitches
w/ 3 days rest.

He's done his job, and then some

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know
I'm starting to feel like an idiot for expecting this team to do anything other than ground into inning-ending double plays  It's soul crushing..
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, they're pretty awful.
It's not fun to watch.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ohman's comin in?
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

DARNIT
When is it gonna be Craig Monroe's TIME???

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

When he's
back in AAA!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

that strike 2 call on Soto was so far
inside on Gameday...you have to wonder what is up with this ump. AWFUL.  It made Soto very defensive.  2-2 v 3-1.  Too bad.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

poop
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too
Beware Hopper & Keppinger!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe you should
take two aspirin and go to bed. You haven't felt good about anything tonight.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

it could be gas...
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

lmao
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

What exactly was the thinking on
picking up Craig Monroe??? What a bad offensive performance.....well come on bullpen!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

wasn't he supposed
to be able to hit left-handed pitchers?

Argh!  DeRosa just screwed the play!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hendry has done a good job.
It's not his fault that the players haven't executed as often as they should.

The guys need to come through.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Majewski is up every night...
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks Ted!
Hope we get Bob Howry, not Bad Howry
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

How?
How did Hopper get on? Gamecast said "unknown's error"
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

i KNOW HIM
ITS DEROSA
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

How utterly disappointing...
If you wish to call me a "troll" so be it -

but come ON guys!

Why is it that the Brewers just SMOKED these guys?

A team with "veterans", who "know how to win", in "crunch time", just cannot get the friggin' job done!!

Are the expectations too high?

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

K K K K K K K K K
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's cool
is that 3 of those K's belong to Junior!   :-)
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

F U Hopper!!!! Jeesh.....he hit it good once
but has been on all night....and now watch a team play fundamental baseball for a run....that's how you bunt JJ!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

OHHHHH
that's what a bunt looks like!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

JONES TAKE NOTE
HOW TO LAY DOWN A SAC BUNT!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah,
rookie teaching a vet. Nice.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa
can't backhand a slow rolling grounder

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

that was NOT a slow rolling grounder.
it was bouncy, and he screwed it, but it wasn't a practice ball, either.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow...Toronto SWEPT Boston...
1 and a half game lead over the SLANKEES???

Crap....even with the CUBS in the playoffs, they'll be second fiddle to that BS...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

i feel no remorse for boston, even if they blow
the division there still in as the wild card
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good point - the AL playoff teams are about set
Angels, Indians, Yankees and Red Sox.  The only question is the matchups.

by ChipSet on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why must it always, always be so hard?!?!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

And - of course - the Brewers
are winning...

They are doing what they have to.

The "easy schedule" the Cubs have does not, and will not make one shred of difference!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubbies Cubbies!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Goddamnit
I take the ups and downs of Big Z, the anemic offense at times, and the occasional screwjob from the umps as parts of the ups and downs of a pennant race.  But when we start making chickenshit errors like this, well f*ck, why don't we just shoot ourselves in the foot.

And I sure would appreciate it if the astros would score more than 2 runs in a 3 game series.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY Bobby!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

why the hell is this game so close
its tom hack shearn against ted lilly we should be up 18-2 damnet
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

One more out
let's go Howry! Pick up your teammate!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

he has
really settled down lately.

(I waited to post this till after he got the guy out).

K!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cecil F_____IN Cooper!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Nuke LaLoosh!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions  

oh no.....OH YES
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

FONZIE!!!!!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Bless those fans
for showing their support.

And Hopper is out at the plate. WOOHOO!!!!

Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice thrown SOriiii!!!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you
very much!
You're killin me smalls -'Ham' Porter

by TheRamZamDLEE on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I can't believe they sent him.
That was Wendell Kim-ish.  Thank you!!!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow is right...
Maybe that will be what the Cubs keep calling a "turning point" in the season?

2 on, 0 out for 'Stros in 7th...come on!

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops!
Pence lined into DP...gamecast was wrong. Damn!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy SHEEEEET!!!!
If that can't freaking inspire the offense then nothing can!!! Come on guys one freaking run!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

the Fonz!!!!!
Why run on the Fonz, Why?!  But thank God they did!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play Soto and Soriano
!!!!

Now let's SCORE some runs!

Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess Sori's arm is
the best kept secret in baseball.... Way to go fonz

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Anti Quade that was
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice MoJo maker
let's score now!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like the Stros just missed a chance
Leadoff single by Lee, Pence lines into a DP. Then a single by Wigginton. Dammit.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Stros have 2 on with
2 outs.  Linebrink pitching.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

but
1st and 2nd two out....double play is upsetting, but the inning isnt over yet.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fortunately, ATL and SD are battling for it.
They're going to be scrapping in their MIL series.

Especially ATL, who basically needs to take 3 of 4 from Milwaukee in order to stay in the WC race.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

freaking Steve Philips
"You have to send him in that situation"

uh...what?!

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

And that kind of judgment
is why he's out of baseball.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

seriously
this guy isn't qualified to cover Little League
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

D Lee....
Think he can do some good now with the BS so far?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Lee!
I think you WILL do it...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hedy wadda ya know?
He DID do it!

Too bad Griffey got hurt fielding it though...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm gettin blacked out of this game in Nashville
And it's killing me.  I love Pat and Ron, but hearing plays like that is driving me nuts.  I don't know what I'm gonna do if they don't broadcast that last series.

by thepenguin on Sep 19, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

If you are watching on comcast
you can get it on channel 28 usually unless it is wednesday night when they show the braves.

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good to know
Didn't seem like they show that many Reds games.

by thepenguin on Sep 19, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Riot!!!
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice Theriot!!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

THERIOT FOR TWO!!!
GRIFFEY BOBBLES IT!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

RIOT!!!!!!!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot!!!!
Good hustle Ryan.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I take it back
Theriot woooooo.
"Junior is killing me right now"
-Reds announcer.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot!!!
Come on now Cubs, heart of the line up coming up
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

GRIFFEY HURT!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Take note
Even with the "enthusiasm" of that post, it was not in happiness.  This is a worst nightmare for me as I'm a Griffey fan and respect him plenty.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

QUADEEE NOOOOOOOOOO!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's as good of a chance
as any to get some runs. 1 out Riot on 2nd. Let's make it happen!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Poor Griffey
Like him...love the cubs lead.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Why didn't he SCORE
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

he didn't!?!?!
Im listening on the radio and it definitely seemed certain he scored.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the fuck kind of baserunning is that?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ksreed - is the harsh language necessary?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

No. Sorry.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch....pulled groin for griff
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh man...
hate to hear that happening to Griffey.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

come on mark loretta
make northwestern proud

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

If rammy
hits into a DP...i'm slitting my wrists.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

come on. you don't score on that.
the guy underhands it. give me a break quade.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, that is sad.
another injury for Griffey.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

oooh, griffy's hurt
looks like a groin muscle or something.  ow ow ow ow ow.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

ow ow ow ow ow
OR

ooch ouch eech ochey

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

WATCH THE REPLAY!!!
Quade was waving him and Theriot wasn't looking
I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 19, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

and
I dislike Theriot once again.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quade not Riot.
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

More bad
fundamentals...hope it doesn't cost them a run.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh man, that injury
makes me so sad thinking about his career.  that really sucks.  obviously no such thing as karma when a guy like that keeps getting injured.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess you can't blame Quade,
but damn it! Don't call me a Reds lover, but damn I hate it when Junior gets hurt. Imagine what he could have done by now if not for injuries.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Quade is a moron
He is useless ..... WTF is he doing when Griffey comes up lame ....UGHHH

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't blame Quade there. No way.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeeze, I hope Griffey's alright.
Man I hope it's nothing serious. Poor guy
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

if he hits in a double play.
i'm going to lose it. i'd like to see a squeeze.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

The way Ron and Pat
said it Theriot saw Jr. catch the ball and stopped not realizing Jr. was hurt and didn't get rid of the ball right away.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

what about a pinch hitter that can handle the bat?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Griffey...
one of those guys that you always gotta root for, one of the few non-Cubs I can say that about.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

This one is on Quade
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

NO
Quade was yellin at Theriot to go after Griffet went down. Miscommunicaiton - can't blame that entirely on Quade

by ar_hawkins on Sep 19, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

astros score!!!!!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Quade
Looks worse as a third base coach in person than he does on TV.  I could not believe his decisions when I went to Wrigley earlier this year.  The man has no business coaching third base.  If you want to reward him for years of service, find some other way.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot would have scored even if...
Griffey didn't get injured....his arm isn't what it was....man you gotta be kidding me!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

SQUEEZE!
Now's the perfect time for a suicide squeeze.  Floyd's a wily vet and good bunter, Theriot's got wheels.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

someone said
Floyd has only 4 bunts in his career
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

RE: squeeze
The way our fundamentals have been - cubs will screw it up
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why didn't Theriot take the turn
A double-play will kill me
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

loretta ties it.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Man that Linebrink trade is working out really wel
for the Brewers.  Always feels good to take out the guy you traded a top 40 prospect to get for a guy you had on your team to start out with.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Astros tie up the Brewers game
2-2
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Go 'Stros!

Certainly sounds like Griff won't be able to play against the Cubs next week.  Will Hamilton be back by then?

by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Sep 19, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

this is the single biggest at bat of the year.
i trust in you lou. get that run in.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Cmon Cubbies ....
Let's pick those runners up ..... get this one done .... the worm is trying to turn !!

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Hart keeps it tied in HOU
Second very nice catch of the night

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on, big MURT!!!
Put some red on it
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember guys -
Quade was NOT Lou's choice - it was a Hendry payback.
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

MURTON!!!!
DUNN DIDNT CATCH IT! CUBS LEAD!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

oh no, murton.
well, get it done murton. get it done.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Prone to DP
He has FOUR GIDP this year.  His GIDP rate is much lower than a lot of the other members of the Cubs.     you may not like him as a player, but no reason to lie.

by frustratedfan on Sep 19, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Handling the bat baby!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah!
But, seriously, can Lee do ANYTHING right?????
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

that hit the ground first!!!!!
3-2 Cubbies!!!!!!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

yes. runs. murton i love you.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too
I jumped up and yelled TRAP!! as soon as the ball hit.  Costly mistake by DLee.  He's really been stinking it up tonight.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

to be fair, he did get the hit that made this happ
and it probably should have driven in the riot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

reply shows
looks like he caught it.  But I'll take it!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

SUE - do you have a crush
on ORANGE GUY?!
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope but
I do like him. Geovany is my crush.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh - o.k.
Sorry, Sue!
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunn caught that if you look at replays....
bout time we catch a break...but come on and add some more Rammy!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd rather
Dlee get forced than doubled up to end the inning, if it was ruled a catch, so it worked out.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

How does Lee not watch the umpire
Why did he think it was caught? Who could tell?
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree with the positive comments about Griffey
Very sad news in my opinion considering everything he has gone through (and the type of guy he is based on the comments about him giving that kid a bat earlier in the game).

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

same result, really
It's probably the same result whether or not it's ruled a catch.  Theriot was tagging anyway and would  have beat a throw, mostly because Dunn was on the ground.  The only thing that would have changed is DLee on first instead of Big Orange
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Catch or not
The point is moot.  If he does catch it, Theriot tagged up.  If it's a trap he scores on the base hit.

Either way - Cubs lead!!

And yes!! Lee screwed up.  You look at the umpire or your third base coach.  Getting forced at second is inexcusable.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 19, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

would it have scored theriot on a sac fly
even if ruled a catch?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I think so
I dont think Dunn could have thrown him out coming up from a slide & he's not known for a good arm

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ron's voice slowly fading
Thank God we have an off day if only for his sake!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

no kiddin
sounding pretty rough tonight
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

REMEMBER the FONZY HR
in CINCI that was called a 2B???

PAYBACK BABY!!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Why did Milwaukee
Take Braun out? I'm not sure when they did, but if it goes to extras..that's a big bat out of the lineup.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Double switch
Braun made the final out, so they brought Hardy in (Counsell started at SS, and slid over to 3B)

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

santo says it's a catch. can you blame him?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

a trap that is.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Finally back let me catch up
BCB crashed my pC.
  1. Nice to see Wendall Kim has a job in the 3B coaching box for the Reds. (Steve Phillips, you're an idiot. You DON'T send the runner.)
  2. Poor jr. But, so many here wanted a deadline deal for Jr. This is why you DON'T trade for Griffey. Too fragile.
  3. Why does D. Lee continue to make mental mistakes?
  4. Dunn trapped the ball, I'm sure you all saw the replay.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed.
espn guys keep saying it was a catch.  yes, orel, it hit glove, but then bounced off the palm into the grass where he trapped it.  right call.  i don't blame lee.

by Mr Snrub on Sep 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes. pie.
bring him in.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Please
tell me Marmol is comin in!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

come on, 1. 2. 3.
let's do it bobby. mow them down.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow...the Astros
actually have a recognizable pitcher in for the 8th.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry staying in.....hmmmm....
me no likey him vs. Adam Dunn who wants revenge for that call....here we go again!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Arrr, don't forget it's pirate talk day!
Shiver the Bleachers, hit one up there, Cubs!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Good lord ...
I don't think I can look ...
Coming soon: "The Russian Diplomat's Daughter: A Novel About George Armstrong Custer"

by Littlerock Rynofan on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

OK Demp...
No heart attacks? Promise. I was 32 when this game started...I feel 90.  Can't imagine what it's like at the old park tonight!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe we should have corey hart teach us how to
sac bunt!!  Seriously, it had to be a pretty good one to get Fielder to second.

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Front view replay clearly
shows trap. Side view, LOOKS like -- but isn't -- a catch. Orel, close your pie hole until you see all the replays.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Agree
When you watch the side reply slow, it looks like it hit the glove then hit the ground.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOPING
I'm hoping for extra innings in Houston, and the Astros win in the bottom of the 17th.  Get the Brew Crew good and tired, wear that bullpen out, especially since they have no off days.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, Dempster haters
looks like you got your wish
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Can't anything ever be easy???
God this is exciting stuff! Not that a blow out win by the Cubs wouldn't be exciting, but man this is the stuff that makes me love baseball! Nail biting, edge of your seat stuff, right down to the last pitch. Oh my heart!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

at least they're leading
for the moment.  WOW, that was a long foul ball...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

By da way
Since I have now bashed Phillips and Orel, let me give credit to Dan Shulman for calling a good game.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

gulp
n/t
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou must really
not trust Marmol to shut it down.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

geez....THAT was a STRIKE!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Bottom of 8
In Houston 2-2.  Let's go 'Stros!!!
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 19, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Bobby just needs to throw strikes...
bring the heat HOWRY!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

This ump
could be the biggest pile of ___ I've ever seen!

Move over Cowboy Joe West!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

big out
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn made me more nervous....
....as a baserunner for Encarnacion. This guy is making CONTACT lately.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 down...2 to go...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate the hop he does
think he is giong to drop it everytime

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Phillips seems to think
that Ryan Dempster is Trevor Hoffman or Mariano Rivera.....no homework on his behalf...

Don't they know Howry has closed in his past??

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Edwin
also makes me nervous
...as will anyone else that comes up I think.

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Think he should walk Ecarnage?
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Never mind....I'LL say it....
NOT.
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can barely watch this.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

man...
that's a fluctuating strike zone...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Is this candid f__in camera???
All he is throwing is Strikes!!!

Cmon Bobby do it without the ump 's help

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Just one more!!!
Please!
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

you can do it!
keep your medula oblongata in it!!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Just do it Bobby!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

ohbabyohbabyohbabay!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions  

When I was a kid there would be an ambulance
at the ball-field/soccer-field in case something happened...  I think they need a paramedic in the booth for Ronnie just in case, and while they are at it, maybe send one over here to my place.

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

astros - tieing run at 2nd
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Fly it!
Best part is, Brewers thought we would lose and they would win for sure.

READ IT AND WEEP BREW CREW BALL LURKERS!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!
"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Arrr, YOU CAN FLY IT CHICAGO!!!
Oh, and a W flag too!!!!!  

CUBS WIN!!!  CUBS WIN!!!

Magic Number = 11

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Talk like a pirate day
The jolly roger looks good next to the W

by BrownE34 on Sep 19, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wish I could have seen it tho.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

If this is the result we get
I hope you get blacked out every game!!!

j/k ; )

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, I
leg press 225#'s don't make me drive up to MN and kick you a$$. ;-)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
dang!  I take that back...please don't hurt me
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awww Chris
I would never hurt you. You're one of the good guys.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

whew!
that's good to hear, cause when your in good with Sue, you got it made it the shade.

: )

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

leg press 225#'s
Yikes....you can bench press ME then...

...remind me not to piss YOU off....   :-|

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I got your back, Suzie...
I cried for ya.   :-)
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll catch the
highlights on Sports Nite. Thanks for thinking of me tho. I cried too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

FLY IT!!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Howry is throwing BB's!!
Gotta love it.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

FLY IT BOYS
Astros first and second, 1 out
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

FRICK YEAH!!!!!!!!!
MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

1st and 2nd
1 out for carlos lee in the bottom of the eighth in a tie game. Holy cow the baseball excitement doesnt end yet

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob "Bettle Juice" Howry
1,2,3

Sing that shit!

You're killin me smalls -'Ham' Porter

by TheRamZamDLEE on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Like that too...."beetle Juice"
So, after tonight:

Lilly = "Ice Man"

Howry = "Beetle Juice"

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOD I LOVE THIS GAME
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy Crap!!!!
Awesome!!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Oky the Cubs win the series.....
can you dig it?
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy Cow!!! Cubs win!
and in Houston, the brewers just gave an intentional walk to get to Carlos Lee?

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
I feel like I need an off day as much as the players do.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice touch on WCIU coverage
Letting Steve Goodman play after the big win -- no commentary, just let it ride.  Classy.

by ChipSet on Sep 19, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed
You're killin me smalls -'Ham' Porter

by TheRamZamDLEE on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm unashamed to say
LETS GO ASTROS!!!

I just switched the TV to the Astros game.  GO HOUSTON!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank god for Ted Lilly.
Phenomenal job from him, and from Howry.  Pitching won us this game, not the offense.  Those GIDPs gotta go, ASAP.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

carlos Lee
up with 2 on and 1 out
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs win!!!
And milwaukee's in trouble!

by thepenguin on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I MAY HAVE A HEART ATTACK
but UNFRIGGIN' BELIEVABLE!!!!

If you all saw DeRosa on CSN post-game on Mon. Night - he said this team has no quit in it.

YEP!!!!!

GO CUBS!!!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish they score some runs
because Lilly is not going to pitch every day.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

WoW!!!
listening to pat and ron i got the feeling that this was one of the most intense games of the year. GO CUBS!!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I know. Wish I could have seen it here!!
It seemed like they had a hard time hearing themselves at some points with the crowd noise!!

HOUSTON UP 3-2!!!  ONE OUT, RUNNERS ON 2ND AND 3RD!!

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

i
caught them in the 8th. they both sounded like the have been yelling all game.
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel a 3 run homer coming on here!
or in the very least load those bases up!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly = Hero
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

He's great! But let's not slam Z in praising him!
Z lives and dies with this team. 2 nights ago, he was the first man out of the dugout.

by ClosingTime on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

CARLOS BLASTS IT!!!
BASE HIT!!! ASTROS LEAD!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Turn-blow is money (for Cubs)! 4-2
Why Yost wasted his tired arm in that blow out game last night is beyond me.  That guy's arm is going to fall off.  I have been saying this since July.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

let
him keep using him
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ass-tros lead 3-2
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

3-2 STORS
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

And the Stros lead!!!
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Astros Win - Brewers Lose!!!!!!
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

OOps
sorry i thought it was the 9th.

Too much excitement - i am losing my HEAD!!

Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-2!!!
STROS!!!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Stros leasd!!!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

El caballo!
Finally doing the cubs a favor for a change!

by thepenguin on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

GoStros
We didnt doubt u for a second !!  LOL

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

DOUBLE STEAL!!!
ASTROS ON SECOND AND THIRD!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you Carlos...I almost forgive you for
that damned catch and being a White Sock...double steal Stros....runners at 2 and 3rd with 1 out!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

POP FLY!!!
SACRIFICE!!!  4-2 ASTROS!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Double steal
Stros now men on 2nd & 3rd ... Hunter Pence up

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2 STROS
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2
I will sleep great tonight if the Astros win
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2 stros
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2
!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2!!
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

4-2 Houston
what about one more???

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow all this good stuff is happening at the same
time....weird...almost like it is meant to be...hmmmmm

by razzpunk on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

The worm is turning
It smells the spice milange...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-2 in the 8th in Houston
Astros lead!
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

is this a record
for the most posts on an game score that does not involve the cubs!!!

Well if not here it is again 4-2 A55tros!!!!!!!

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
It may be, but has then ever been a more inmportant time to keep track of another game???
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a typical day this has become
Cubs come back from behind to take the lead and win!

BrewCrew takes an early lead and coughs it up!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you
Matt Murton for driving in the winning run.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 19, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

murton for certain!
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man Crush
It's OK to have a man crush on Hunter Pence tonight.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 19, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

The funny thing is,
the rookie the Astros started probably did a way better job than Woody Williams ever would havee.
"Marmol has become a cult favorite among Cubs fans due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches and the wicked awesomeness he displays."

by vtcub on Sep 19, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

THREE MORE OUTS!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Man...LOT of people here watchin' the Stros...
hehehe

You'd think their game mattered to the Cubs or sumthin'...    :-)

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly is clutch!
What an effort on only 3 days rest!!!

That is a championship effort.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 19, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

MY favorite player on the team
he really should have 18-19 wins, weve lost a couple 1-0, 2-1 games he started, this guy has been incredible, hendrys best signing in his term by far
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewers have 8-9-1 coming up
So we aren't out of the woods yet.  At least the Astros are trying.  Maybe they took those 'laying down and dying' comments personally?
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

GOOOOOO
STROS!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 19, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

listing to Lou
is kind of like torture. Not the most eloquent guy, lol

He can speak pig latin as long as he keeps putting wins together out there!

fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

How ugly...
...is Turnbow?  Or Harang?  Who wins that ugly fight?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 19, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

So to get the worm to turn for us
it appears we have to type like pirates when the going gets rough. lol! I mean arrgh
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Ryan Theriot
What would this club do without The Riot?

The guy does nothing but hustle his tail off every night. His double ignited the crowd and the team. I believe if it had been anyone else Lee would not have got the hit. Theriot will not take defeat without a fight, and that fires up everybody else!!!!!

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 19, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, exactly...
You give me 9 guys with the heart of Theriot and I'll take my chances with any team in MLB.
I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 19, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

There we go!
Get dem outs!  I'd rather not see Prince come up to bat.
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Day off at perfect time!!
If Astros lead, Cubs really in control...they can win 2 of last 3 series, lose one, with 5 more total wins 85 will get division or playoff at worst, I predict.

Of course winning all 3 series or a sweep of one of them would make it all a bit easier...we kinda know that ain't happening don't we??

Expect everyone will enjoy a day off we were fortunate to go into this on a high note...Lou's rejigging of rotation worked out more than OK.

by writerinwrigley on Sep 19, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

cmon lidge!!!
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Sports Day on SUNDAY for me
on my birthday -

My brother called me today and offered to take me to the Bears game at night.

And - I'll be at the Cubs game during the day!!

Livin' large for one big day...

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

GO
COWBOYS!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey
its all in fun i got love for the bears too. dallas is just my team so i gotta take them this game.
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

That rocks!!
Hope you see two Chicago wins on Sunday!

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Congrats, that does rock!!
I hope you see two Chicago wins too!!  Just don't have too many birthday drinks at Wrigley so you can make it to Soldier!!

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

The beauty of Chicago
as most of you know, is you can take public trans from Wrigley to Soldier Field! So CTA will be my designated driver.

Thanks!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am soooooo
jealous of you! :P

Happy early birthday. I hope you get to see two wins.

Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 20, 2007 6:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

come
on brad damnit!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Take a good look at Ted Lilly...
...for that is a starting pitcher, ladies and gentlemen.

Congrats to this great Cubs team!!!

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by daver on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

you took that
straight from my mouth
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh goodness
lidge blows it
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMNET!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Shiza
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Crap! Brewers tied it and Pence ran into the wall
and hurt himself...
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

lidge
is a FN BUM!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

lidge is awful how does he still close games
he is horrid at least they have the bottom of the 9th
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

pence vs wall
wall wins
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Imagine if he ran into the ivy like that...
OUCH!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

The Astros
tank job continues.  Nothing like your best effort.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Yost must have
offered Lidge some money to throw those kind of meatballs!

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

well the astros go back to there plan of not
wanting to win, there just teasing us
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Aw, Hell 2 da Naw!
Somehow, this is Dempster's fault.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit
The Astros are absolutely worthless

by NL doormat on Sep 19, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Pence did a Rowand right into the wall
Yeah...lucky for Pence there was padding where he planted his face...

That Rowand crash last year was SO freaky...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

This could work out in our favor.
If the Astros can keep the Brewers' offense shut down, they'll just have to use up more and more of their bullpen.  That could hurt them with no off-days left.

by mistersite on Sep 19, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

2 down
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

im ok
with a long extra inning game here
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -- Mark Twain

by circuitclout on Sep 19, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

AAAHHHH...
Rats, but hey guys let's not get down now, our guys won, they won two out of three against the Reds, and have a much needed rest coming up tomorrow!

Geez, I'm beginning to sound like NBF :)

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 19, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Tony Gywnn Jr. Up
watch out 5.5 hole
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

you suc Lidge
all you will ever be remembered for is the Pujols HR

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

3 outs...
i'd take a win here over extra innings....

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone earlier wanted the game to go 17
and Brewers lose a tough one in extra-extra innings.  I have to agree with that.  Arrh, right on matey!

by zevkalman on Sep 19, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree
Heck, I'd even let Milwaukee get the W tonight if it takes them 17 innings and their entire pen to do it...because it probably turns into two losses down the road.

by MattStratton on Sep 19, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would agree with you if it resembles the cubs'
extra-inning win against the Astros last year (and the Brewers are forced to bring their starter for tommorrow into the game).

Otherwise, I think it might be good for the Brewers to blow another game (and then give up a run right after they tied it) - especially with another come-from-behind cubs' win.

by lji001 on Sep 19, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly's interview
was really good. Stand up guy. So very glad he is a Cub. He can go the distance.

The positive of the tie game is extra innings = extra wear and tear on the Brewers

fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I went to school with Chris Burke
he is not that great, but he does have a nack for the clutch HR, he is up third this inning

by DC Cubbie on Sep 19, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I've turned to a
half gallon of Edy's Loaded Choc Chip Cookie Dough....  cmon Stros

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

All I want to say now...
is that Brad Lidge must be the biggest piece of human excrement pitching as a closer in the majors right now!

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 19, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW press reports have Dempster sick
there is a respiratory illness running around.

Either way Howry's FB was supreme!

Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

If Astros win
demoralizing to Brew crew, especially after tying the ballgame. If Brew Crew win, I want this game to go at least 15 innings.  

by SouthsideCub on Sep 19, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Cecil Cooper just
pinch hit & sent his 12 yr old grand son to the plate

by Basman on Sep 19, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Lidge
has a 3.02 era? How? Must pick up a lot of garbage innings - cause when it matters HE's garbage!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Blessing in disguise
The Brewers don't have anymore off days the rest of the year.  The more they throw the bullpen, the better.  Even if they win, they should have won this game already against a joke pitcher.  The more the bullpen pitches the better.  It already sucks, it will suck more with no rest.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

you
think we can fly theriot to lead off for the astros next inning
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

DOUBLE!
LETS GO ASTROS
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

ASSHOLE LIDGE!!!
I HATE THE ASTROS!!

AAAARRRGGGHHHH!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

SportsNite...
just said that the Braves have a call-up pitching tomorrow night against Suppan.  Hopefully he's better than the crap the Astros have been throwing out there.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Ex-Brewers reliever Jeff Bennett
The Braves rotation is pretty much Smoltz/Hudson/James and a bunch of interchangable junk

by NTNgod on Sep 19, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double for burke
we are about to hit 1000 posts for this diary, get ready to have to click to read replies...

by LT on Sep 19, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

What do you mean?
It turns over after 1000 comments?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 19, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewers are on their sixth pitcher
Brewers are on their sixth pitcher.  If this game goes deep into extras the bullpen could be demolished for tomorrow against the braves
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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

No, Braves
4-game series in Atlanta, Thursday thru Sunday.  Then finish at home vs the Cards (3 games) and Padres (another Thurs-Sun 4 game series) to end the regular season.

by ChipSet on Sep 19, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I stand corrected.
Somehow I read ATL as HOU.  Weird.

by mistersite on Sep 19, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

good point
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

All they need is a base hit.....
So they'll prolly get a HR!    :-)
"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 19, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

1000+
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

i dont
even know who this bum is batting for the astros but i hope he can get a hit
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Astro on 3rd
come on!!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Just got back from work
Luckily I have the oppertunity on certain occasions to take breaks and view TV, got to see a good portion of the CUBS win.
 First off, if anyone else watched this game on ESPN, did anyone else get the read Orel really doesn't care for the Cubs. I can't recall all of the comments, but one sticks out that both ( Brewers and Cubs) of these teams have been floundering lately that is why they are not in the Wild Card race.He mentioned the balloned payroll and the presure the Cubs have, Hey Orel-hole this team lost a ton of games last year. The Cubs record since June 1 is solid, a bad August and so far a good September.
 The Dunn catch/trap not one of the knuckelheads in the booth mentioned that Theriot would of scored on a Sac Fly anyways.
 My take on Howry closing, just another way Lou will take the heat, let the players play. Lou will answer the questions, not the players.

 Great Win, enjoy the day off, Beat the Bucs

by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Sep 19, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

You missed....
you missed the part where he was rooting for a breaking ball at some point, admitting that "I'm finding myself rooting for the Cubs"
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Though I too as annoyed with Anal. err Orel
I didn't think many of his "anti-Cubs" comments were made out of dis-like. They just seemd like they were made from a lack of knowledge. Like not knowing about Soriano being out at times, or Lee or Ramirez, etc... He was acting in a Joe Morgan bitter way.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Extras
in Houston.

by JakeH on Sep 19, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

damn brewers JUST LOSE NO ONE IN BASEBALL
WANTS YOU IN THE PLAYOFFS, ROLL OVER AND DIE
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it me...
...or are the Astros in extra inning games everytime I look.
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

must be you
they got blown out by the Brewers the last couple games.

by JFCubFan on Sep 19, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh!
Kid lines out to short. Damn. Get through the top of 10 unscathed and the Astros have 2-3-4 coming up.
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions  

i
hope grimace doesnt come up big here
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Has anyone noticed
There's more Cubs fans watching this on TV then there are people in the ballpark?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Sounds like a single-A hockey game
in the juice box.
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

grimace
flies out to pence
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's just hope the Suds go
14+ innings whether they win or lose (though a lose is preferred!). That would set them up well for ATL/STL /SD. Tire those arms out tonight ASS-tros!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm listening on gameday audio...
...these Astros broadcasters are horrible.
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

lidge
is setting down the meat of the brewers order why couldnt he of done this an inning ago
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

For the record, I love Jason Kendall
but I think we need offense.  And Soto is hitting well, and seems no worse than Jason.  Is that what everyone else thinks?

by zevkalman on Sep 19, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I've really liked Kendall...
..but his struggles with baserunners and Soto's bat is making me change my mind
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think we are going to see Soto platoon
the rest of the season, he produces runs and can throw out runners.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

bottom 10
advantage is ours for now
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 19, 2007 10:24 PM CDT reply actions  

1-2-3 for Lidge in T-10
If the Brewers are gonna win, it's gonna take at least 11 = two more innings for brewers bullpen.  good news.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions  

CALLING NOT BRUCE!!
BRUCE - WERE YOU THERE TONIGHT???

DID YOU MAKE IT?

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions  

You folks realize
we have to root for the -cough- Cardinals, too?
It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Cardinal Elimination Number
2.  

I don't mind rooting for them anymore, as 2 Cubs wins knock them out, regardless if they win out.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

here we
go lets rally stros!! man on 1st no outs
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on, Tubby!
Gap one!
It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

pinch runner
wow......it's almost like.....the astros are trying to win
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Even better, an extra inning loss?!
I'll take an extra inning BrewCrew loss, less travel time, more pitchers burned through, more excruciating...

How about the Brewers lose in 25 innings?

Eamus Ursuli!

by WGNstatic on Sep 19, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

big win!
props to the pitching tonight.  they've had a couple down periods, but the bullpen overall has been really impressive.

by PrincetonCubs on Sep 19, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

why
did they pinch run backe for palmero i thought he had some wheels??
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions  

1st and 2nd no outs
lee up!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

runner on third, one out
fly ball puts the cubs a game up
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions  

come
on pence!!! 3rd and 1st 1 out
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions  

pencewillget it done
guaranteed
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions  

YES
Told you so! First place is ours again baby!
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Their hottest player...
...up to bat!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Sep 19, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

mmmmmmmmm
boo ya!
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

ASTROS WIN!!!
MAGIC NUMBER - 10!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

STROS
WIN

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

yey!!!
astros win!!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's see
Brew Crew used Linebrink, Shouse, Turnbow, Spurling, Stetter, and Wise tonight.  Turnbow, McClung, Vargas, Aquino pitched last night.  They will have to lean on Crapuano, Villenueva if Suppan gets into trouble and now with Sheets headed to the DL, one of those guys will be back in the rotation.

SWEET 'stros lose!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

huh?
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

1 game lead!
Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Sep 19, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!
C'mon Atlanta, kick some Brewer butt!! YARRRRRRRR!!!

by Itchy on Sep 19, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes!
sloe possession of first place!

by cubs ftw on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

1-G lead again!
2 of 3
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 20-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Alone in FIRST!
Thank you Hunter Pence!

Sleep well tonight, everyone!

Out.

It was the Alex Gonzalez error that killed us!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Ladies and Gentlemen...
Your first place Chicago Cubbbssssss!!!!!!
"Things are startin to go our way."

by Bricks and Ivy on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

1st place!!!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

That could be a back breaker
for the Crew
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I think we have learned this past week
that 'big wins' and 'big losses' don't seem to mean much the next day. What does work in the Cubs favor is that the 'Crew might be very tired going into tomorrow's opener with the Braves. With those 2 extra games, an opening "L" for the BC would be very nice.....

But since the Braves are essentially -- done -- who knows how they are going to come to play.

Rest assured, the Bucs will give the Cubs all they can handle.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
YEE HA!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

k guys goodnight
see ya tomarrow!!! GO CUBS!!!! great win Houston Thank you!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew!!
O.K.

9 games left.

6-3 should wrap it.

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

The Number of the Day is *10*
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

No Magic Number
We don't have a magic number because we have the same number of losses as the Brewers.  And anyway, we don't even have 10 games left.  So yeah, thats silly.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

We DO have a magic number...
the magic number is just the combined Cubs wins and Brewers losses necessary to get us into the playoffs.  Right now, the number just happens to be higher than the number of remaining Cubs games, which means we need the Brewers to lose a game (or beat them in a 1-game playoff).

That doesn't mean we don't have a magic number, it just means we can't reach the magic number (in the regular season at least) entirely on our own.

by SouthernCub on Sep 19, 2007 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

(Me giving a bj to Hunter Pence)
a tough loss for the brewers. Storm back to tie it, but then to lose in extras.

Hopefully takes the wind out of their sales.

Go Braves!

by SouthsideCub on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

whoa
little too much info there
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

uh, that's going a bit overboard for your team
ain't it?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 19, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!!
Stros lead. Thank God for Hunter Pence.
I would not fight Jason Kendall.

by TCobb1911 on Sep 19, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Mo mo Baby!
Like to see it. Nice need day off. Brew Crew with a tough loss going into their road trip.  Script is coming together!  Onwards!

by rmonday557 on Sep 19, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

No, the Crew will keep chugging
and so will we
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 19, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks to the Astros PBP
team for forgetting the importance of that game as they go to commercial -- the idiots have to wrap up  with -- "....Astros play spoilers and keep the Brewers out of a first-place tie with Chicago."

They will probably address this in their final wrap, but you just HAVE to say that initially -- makes the Astros look much better, rather then their:

"...nice win for the Astros."

There is so much banality in baseball broadcasting, it's pitiful

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 10:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers play 11. Cubs play 9.
all against different teams.  this is going to get very exciting for the next week and a half.

nothing comes easy but heart ache and agony.

Go CUBS.  Use your day off to recharge the batteries and kick some ass on Friday!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 19, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh ohhhh, Brewers lost
I checked brewcrewball to see how they're doing, and it's amazing how much of their discussions revolve around BCB. Even a guy dedicated his own sig quote to this site.

Reminds me of a quote from the great Jack Nicholson in The Departed that seems to apply quite nicely:

That Irish pissant... he's so hot for me, we give him a whiff of my ass he'll crawl right in it. Lets give him a whiff.

Oh, Brewer fans.

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 19, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

euphoria aside this is what was expected
Cubs took the series, now are 7-8 against the Reds and must at least tie the series 9-9 for them to take the division and also take the Pirates series, meaning the Cubs finish with Pittsburgh 7-8 and the Cubs even the season with Marlins 3-3.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

it is the recording of what needs to be done
if you don't understand than I don't have time to explain.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Predictions:
I think the Brewers will split 2-2 with the braves, win 2 of 3 against the redbirds, and drop 3 of 4 against the padres.  That being the case, the Cubs will need to win at least 4 of their next 9.  I think everyone's nervous about the Crew now, but a big part of the reason theyve been charging is that their last 6 series were Astros, Reds, Pirates, Reds, Astros, Pirates; all in all 18 games in a row (half at home) against the losers of the NL central.  I think they'll fade heavily against the Braves, especially with a tired bullpen, an injured ace, no days off, and coming off a deflating extra innings loss.  I think we'll have a legit magic number in 4 days.
------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

What was best high light tonight?
  1. Alfonso blasting a moonshot HR on the first pitch to him and then gunning down the runner at home?
  2. Steve Phillips having to give the ESPN talking head game summary after taking the position in the past that the Cubs were "dead"?
  3. A-Ram's lightning stab?
  4. The W Flag?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 19, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

always a win, that is why the game is played
but Soriano's play was very good.
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think the highlight
was soriano gunning that guy out at home. that, or lilly.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course
my favortie was Murton driving in the winning home run.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 20, 2007 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

let's hope for a nice 3-game losing streak for the
Brewers....that might take some perspiration, at least they face Hudson and Smoltz
Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 19, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions  

who do they face tomorrow,
some rookie i've never heard is going for the braves.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 19, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I really like that the Cubs have a day off BUT
it still really sucks to have to wait a whole day for the next game!
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Sep 19, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah that other BCB
sure has a hard-on for this one....but that's the usual small-town mentality. Who even gives a damn what they write? But they sure come over here, read, and then go off and whine like lil' girlie-men....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 19, 2007 10:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Very true indeed.
But so much hate for BCBlue! It hurts me just thinking about it. Al's the man
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 19, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Who even gives a damn what they write?"
And, that's why I'm so surprised to read the Friday, 8-17 game post which describes the Reds as a team, that essentially -- isn't very good. Taking a quick look at their current record -- yeah, you could make that assumption.

[snipped]

Does that sound BAD to you? You'd be very happy if the Brewers were playing that type of ball right now, I'd wager. But, since the Reds buried themselves early , the 5 game gain isn't really noticeable, if you are not paying attention.

-showing that they give a damn what is written at brewcrewball.com ...San Diego Smooth Jazz Man

Just kidding. I'm sure you changed your tune, and tuned us out, and that's cool. Enjoy the rest of the season!

by jacob on Sep 19, 2007 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha, dang, good zinger.
SDSJM, I'm left speechless
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 20, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looking forward...
Not to Jinx anything. but....

Who do you guys think the best matchup would be for a divisional series?  Since we'd have the worst record of a divisional champ (making us the 3-seed), we'd play the 2-seed, unless the 1 seed and wildcard are from the same division, in which case we'd play the 1-seed.

If everything continues as now, meaning padres win wild card, we'd play the dbacks.  but if philly takes the wild card, we'd play the mets.  Personally, I'd rather play the mets, especially with them slumping big-time lately.  The Dbacks have had our number all year.  So lets go Phillies!

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 19, 2007 11:09 PM CDT reply actions  

DUDE!
It AIN'T Over yet!

PLEASE!

It is SEPTEMBER, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Sep 19, 2007 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

The pitcher the Brewers face tomorrow
Has not pitched an inning of major league baseball this year... if you go to most sports sites with Team Rosters on them, you won't even find this Jeff Bennett.

The only MLB innings he picked up were with the Brewers in 2005 as a reliver.  He's never started a MLB game.  The Brewers will face three guys, three days in a row that have a combined ONE, UNO, 1 MAJOR LEAGUE start under their belts.

I'm all for complaining because it certainly worked today!

Did I mention that Yost worked for Cox for years and Cox thinks that Yost is manager of the year?

No worries though, Cox is in his own playoff hunt, the Brewers have Suppan going against one of the best offenses in the game and Smoltz, Hudson and Reyes will pick up the weekend games.  Let's go Braves!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 19, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly...unbelievable
Teddy pitched so well tonight. This game just felt great. Houston wins, Pence is a gamer...I've played "Go Cubs Go" on my laptop about five times now. It's so nice because I can only play it after a win!!!!

by montanacubby on Sep 19, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

For those of you blacked out.
If you live in what MLB consider Cubs territory (Illinois, Iowa, for example) or Reds territory (Cincinnatti, Memphis, for example), you didn't watch the ESPN broadcast. You only saw the game if you have WCIU in your cable/satellite or over the air lineup (Cubs), or FSN (Reds).

It was an interesting broadcast. Dan Shulman did an excellent play by play and Orel Hershiser had some good comments. The best was his criticism of Houston for benching their starters for the Brewers series. Hershiser said that the Dodgers usually played in those kind of games at the end of their seasons when he played in L.A., and that they played the rookies against non-contenders and the regulars against contenders.

They tried to make a story about the 30 years old rookie pitcher for the Reds but Lilly stole the limelight. They were praising Lilly and forgot about the Reds pitcher after the seventh inning. BTW, they said that the Reds pitcher moved to live as roommate of the AAA teams'groundskeeper at a trailer near the ballpark, to save some money. His prior roommates had all been promoted to the majors and therefore, he couldn't pay his apartment lease anymore.

The cameras kept showing Jim Hendry during the game. This time he was not drinking but was clearly anxious. Who wouldn't?

Mike and Mike were at one of the rooftops. We'll hear more about that tomorrow morning, for sure.

Steve Phillips: not good. He said the Reds had to send the runner that Soriano threw out at the plate because the team wasn't hitting. It looked like suicide to me.

Dunn's catch. Looked like he caught it, according to the replay. I'm not sure that it bounced out when the glove hit the ground as some posted before. It appears that it did not. Regardless, they made the out on 2nd. Bottom line is that even if the ball was caught, the situation would have been the same because there is no way that the LF would have thrown Theriot out at the plate. The LF was sliding down and was in no position to throw home. In that situation he would have made the forced out at 2nd and the run would have scored anyway. The only difference would have been that Murton gets his game winning RBI on a sacrifice fly instead than on a base hit.

The Brewers defeat means that the Cubs will stay on sole possession of first place at least until Friday. If the Brewers lose tomorrow we break the tie in the very important loss column. That's when we'll really have an advantage in the standings.

Finally, after tonight's Astros-Brewers game, I bet Al likes Hunter Pence even more. Also, "El Caballo" came true for the Cubs tonight.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 19, 2007 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I almost forgot.
In the ninth inning, ESPN kept cutting to shots of Ryan Dempster in the bullpen. The announcers wondered aloud why he wasn't pitching that inning despite Piniella's assurance that Dempster would close no matter the situation. Apparently, the announcers had not heard the story I read here about Dempster having a cold. I don't know if the story is true or not, but I assume that if they had heard about it, the announcers would have mentioned it.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 20, 2007 12:46 AM CDT reply actions  

Massive thread
I think I'll add to it.

Great win today Cubs!

by vegascubsfan on Sep 20, 2007 1:02 AM CDT reply actions  

Since other people are speaking Spanish...
¡Los Cachorros son el mejor!
Aka The Cubs are the best!

by WinCubsWin on Sep 20, 2007 2:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Keggers' bullpen
As IllinoisCubs pointed out the Brewers have used 10 relief pitchers past two games. Vargas is probably going to start for Sheets for at least one game.  Milwuakee has no days left. Now they're next two pitchers  (Villanueva and Suppan) have managed to go seven or more innings two combined times in the last 20 combined appearances. This is going to be very interesting

by Trade Yourself In on Sep 20, 2007 2:54 AM CDT reply actions  

This wild race
is exhilarating even another hemishere away.

Go Cubs

"Drink,Drugs and shagging models...the rest I wasted." George Best on where his millions went

by Aussie Cub on Sep 20, 2007 3:50 AM CDT reply actions  

Dunn's Comments....
Dunn said the outfield at Wrigley Field is dangerous.

''I'm surprised more people don't get injured out there. It's as bad as there is,'' he said. ''It's worse than playing in a parking lot. It looks like they had a monster truck rally. It's terrible. There's potholes. It's bad. It's unsafe.''

A parking lot? Really?

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon, 1981

by carmenfanzone on Sep 20, 2007 6:16 AM CDT reply actions  

phew that atmosphere at Wrigley last night
seemed like a playoff game atmosphere..what a great win now we are tied with the Brewers in the loss columm and the brewers HAVE to win tomorrow
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2007 6:19 AM CDT reply actions  

oh and
Soto proved last night that he could be our catcher next season..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2007 6:26 AM CDT reply actions  

Suspicious??
Duke will be making his first start since June 28, when he went down with elbow tendinitis. He threw three innings of relief Saturday against the Astros in Houston, allowing one run on three hits. John Van Benschoten was scheduled to make this start, but the Pirates wanted to see what Duke could do before the end of the season. Duke is 3-1 with a 1.42 ERA against the Cubs in Chicago, including his first career complete game in 2005.

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you make the call...

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 20, 2007 6:44 AM CDT reply actions  

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