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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Reds, Wednesday 4/4, 6:10 CT

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Man, I'm glad TODAY isn't the home opener, because this afternoon, it is 34 degrees with winds gusting to 30 MPH, and a few snow flurries are flying.

You know, typical Opening Day weather. By Monday it might be in the upper 40's.

Speaking of Opening Day, it was thirteen years ago today that Tuffy Rhodes hit three solo HR in the opener vs. the Mets' Dwight Gooden. The Cubs lost anyway, 12-8, and Rhodes hit only 5 more HR the rest of the year, before going on to play several years in Japan.

Tonight in Cincinnati, it won't be much better than that -- temperatures expected in the lower 40's at game time, dropping into the 30's during the game.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
 T. Lilly
Cubs		 vs. Bronson Arroyo
 B. Arroyo
Reds
15-13 W-L 14-11
4.31 ERA 3.29
160 SO 184
81 BB 64
28 HR 31
vs. Cin -- vs. Cubs

pitcher stats are 2006 season stats

Here's tonight's lineup, courtesy as usual of Bruce Miles:

Soriano, CF
Jones, RF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Floyd, LF
Barrett, C
Theriot, 2B
Izturis, SS
Lilly, P

Not thrilled with Jones batting second, but at least Ryan Theriot's getting a start.

Arroyo was just sick against the Cubs last year -- 4-0 in five starts, 1.01 ERA, five walks, 26 strikeouts, and two home runs. He's not likely to hit the HR again, since Glendon Rusch, his victim for both of last year's dingers, isn't on the roster any more.

I figure we owe him one. Or four.

Lilly has faced only four of the Reds before -- Jeff Conine (7-for-20), Alex Gonzalez (5-for-11, 1 HR), Scott Hatteberg (1-for-9), and Brandon Phillips (0-for-2). It's been stated that Lilly might, just might, be a similar pitcher to Arroyo, and having been in the heavy-hitting AL East before, might have success similar to Arroyo's last year in moving to the NL Central. Interesting theory, anyway.

The Cubs will be without Henry Blanco today, as he is in Florida to testify as a witness in the money laundering trial of his agent -- so Michael Barrett is it today for catchers, unless there's an emergency, in which case it's Matt Murton. Hope for no emergencies!

Here's today's MLB.com Mediacenter -- and if you're outside Chicago (or in certain areas within the Chicago area), you'll need this to watch today's game, as it is on CSN+, which is on CLTV in Chicago, but not on all local cable systems.

And, there's always MLB.com Gameday.

If you'd like the Reds fan perspective, check out our SBNation site Red Reporter. Yeah, I know Reds fans hate the Cubs, but JD at Red Reporter is a cool guy, so be nice if you go over there.

Meanwhile, The Employee is on the DL after all. Gee, what a surprise.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Henry Blanco
According to this Sun-Times article, there is a chance that Blanco could make the game today, though he may miss the first few innings.

I really don't want to see the Cubs forced to experiment with Orange Guy behind the plate. Experimenting with Jones in the two-hole is bad enough.

This is an oddly appropriate pitching matchup of two former AL guys.

And it isn't often I feel bad for Major League baseball players, but having to play in those temperatures does elicit some pity.

Payback time, Skanky Gnomish Reds.

Go Cubs!

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Apr 4, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Heh heh
Skanky Angry Gnome Reds fan suck...  Now buy me a beer!
MCDONOUGH!

by secdelahc on Apr 4, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha
How did I miss this??
WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Apr 5, 2007 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions  

Jones batting second? Floyd in left?
What the hell is this??  This better be the only time all season I see this lineup.  Cuz Murton didn't have any hits or anything or play good D on Monday...grrr

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 4:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe Orange Guy
is sitting on the bench due to the availability, or lack there, of Hank White.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will

by eswan9 on Apr 4, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

id buy that
it too cold to risk the o-haired wonder.
Not that kind of north side.

by HerrProf on Apr 4, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Jones batting second? Floyd in left?
I agree. Maybe Lou is hoping the cold will numb Floyd's bum foot.
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Apr 4, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prediction:
Cubs will win.

Lilly has a great game, Cubs get to the Cincy bullpen and win a tight one.

"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough

by cubbieblue on Apr 4, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Lily under the weather
FWIW, Will Carroll at Baseball Prospectus mentions that Ted Lilly has been fighting gastrointestinal virus for a couple days and is recieving fluids for it-- I won't link to it since it is requires password. Hopefully it doesn't limit Lily too much tonight. Sounds like the weather will be pretty miserable in Cincy tonight as well

by TORCO on Apr 4, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, not good
i think it's going to be a tough night. we will need to hit a couple homeruns in order to win. but, we start a tear tomorrow.

by buckmulligan on Apr 4, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dang, Ramirez really likes hittiing at the GABP
Via MLB press pass: "Aramis Ramirez' 12 career home runs at the Great American Ball Park are tied for the most of any Reds opponent ... Houston's Lance Berkman also has 12 homers ... a complete list can be found on page 440 in the Reds' award-winning media guide.

Ramirez is a .331 (39-for-118, 12 HR) hitter in 29 games at the Great American Ball Park. "

Also, Arroyo owns Soriano (1-20)

by VS on Apr 4, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions  

So lemme get this straight...
We've got:

A missing backup catcher.

A starting pitcher with the stomach flu.

A left-fielder who can't run.

A lead-off man who can't hit the opposing starter.

A very questionable choice for our number two hitter.

And a massive cold front.

<dead silence>

CUBS WIN!! CUBS WIN!! CUBS WIN!!

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Apr 4, 2007 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

LMAO
I think you summed it up for us. Better start praying!!!

by FLCubsFan on Apr 4, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone know if...
this game is gonna be on MLB.tv???  I certainly hope so, I need a fix and I don't think they're gonna be showing the game in Argentina.  I suppose one good thing we have going for us is the plethora of LH hitters.  And by plethora I mean JJ and Floyd.  Time for Cliff to show why he always wanted to play for the Cubbies...

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Why wouldn't...
...it be on MLB.TV??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

just curious
cause the opener was "going to be on MLB.tv" but it wasn't...and I was sad.  Does this mean yes??

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you in the blackout zone?
you can check your zip code somewhere on the mlb page to see if you get cubs games.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm in
Argentina at the moment, which I'm pretty sure is out of market...

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
that's strange. monday I put the cubs on mlb.tv to see which broadcast they picked up, and I got espn, at least for the small portion of the game I saw on there. sometimes when a feed is lost completely they switch to the other broadcast, but I didn't see that happen with the cubs games last year.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Zip Code
I believe that the zip code is based on the billing zip code and not the zip code that you are currently located.  This is one of the many frustrating things regarding MLB.tv.  I never could get the Cubs v Reds last year because my zip was in a Reds blackout area.  Luckily the games were generally on the local Fox affiliate or on the radio!  Just FYI since its long after being useful to ya.
"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the info,
does that mean I'm gonna have to listen to the opposing commentators all year long?!?!!

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where in Argentina?
I lived in Buenos Aires (Recoleta) for a year and loved it...
MURTON!! Just trying to help his karma so he gets 500+ ABs.

by 26.2cubfan on Apr 4, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm right by Recoleta
in Palermo.  Right next to the D-line.  Been here since September but heading back mid-May so I can get myh fix of Wrigley.  Maybe I'll see ya in the bleachers for an old style and Argentina talk...

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sounds great
though Old Style is no Quilmes...  Been to La Bonbonera?  I highly recommend it.  Whether you like soccer or not, you have to respect the passion those folks have for the game.  
MURTON!! Just trying to help his karma so he gets 500+ ABs.

by 26.2cubfan on Apr 5, 2007 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

gameday
says 20 mph winds blowin out to lf could get crazy.

by china423 on Apr 4, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

even more fun...
because both left fielders play like their wearing concrete sneakers

by seanlovescubs on Apr 4, 2007 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff Floyd,
yuck. I'll be watching the Bulls tonight.
Go Cubs!!

by sue369 on Apr 4, 2007 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

MLB TV and Comcast Thoughts
I don't understand this blackout stuff on MLB TV.  Is it only for home games?  I ask this because where I live, we don't get Comcast Sports Plus.  We get the regular one, but not the +.  

As for the game, just walk Arroyo.

Go Cubs. There. Original enough for ya??

by Floyd on Apr 4, 2007 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

MLB Blackout rules are asinine
And outdated.  Sadly, it's just the way it is.

I'm in San Antonio, with Dallas a 4-5 hour trip away, and Houston a 3 hour trip away.  Of course, both teams claim my zip code as being part of their "viewing area".

The problem shows itself like it did when I tried to watch Rangers/Angels on opening night.  ESPN2 and MLB.tv were both blacked out, preventing me any way from watching the game because I don't get the Dallas myTV station (duh!)

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineup
I think this lineup is much better than the one we ran out on Monday. By this I don't mean that the players are better, but on Monday we went 5 deep on righties before getting to a lefty, and we got eaten alive by a righty killer in Aaron Harang. This lineup has balance, and actually will probably do better.

On a related note, I've started to think more and more that while Murton is the better player overall, Floyd is the better player for this team. This is very unfortunate, but with righties at first and left and only one very crappy switch hitter, we need all the balance we can get.

by alwaysacub on Apr 4, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

derosa..
..is starting..not theriot

by Chanman25 on Apr 4, 2007 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Lineup change
The Cubs made a late switch, starting DeRosa at second and batting seventh.

by Bruce Miles on Apr 4, 2007 5:38 PM CDT reply actions  

well
screw that shit
DON'T TRADE PIE!

by kylejo on Apr 4, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you suppose
Murton is not in the lineup because he is the "backup catcher"?

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

No FFFloyd
id the new Neifi!
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or possibly
No Floyd played because Arroyo kills righties
For Cub fans spring training combines the eternal hope of spring with the irrational belief in the impossible.

by kerrysotherwife on Apr 4, 2007 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

question
does mlb.tv do me any good if my zip code is in the blackout area for the cubs?

can i still watch the game on the reds station?

by buckmulligan on Apr 4, 2007 5:56 PM CDT reply actions  

No good at all
You'll be totally blacked out.  Best option is gameday audio, I don't think that has blackout restrictions.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

The local Reds broadcast
on their FSN station...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

are you sure?
that's what I'm assuming but I was asking him. I was wondering if he's close enough for FSN ohio but still gets the cubs blacked out... or.. if he was making a bad assumption about mlb.tv

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenneman
I just turned on the game on (ducks) Extra Innings, cursing the need to watch the Reds announcers.  But now, since Thom Brenneman is the Reds announcer, I am completely confused.  Seems fitting for this lineup.

Anyone hear if Hank made it to the ballpark?

¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Apr 4, 2007 6:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Hank
is on the bench. CLTV just showed him.
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

well...
....who stole Lou and put Dusty in his place?

by Chanman25 on Apr 4, 2007 6:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano K's
Not the start I was hoping for tonight...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions  

nice to see
somebody fighting off some pitches and taking enough to get a walk, unlike Soriano.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn you!
You're both ahead of my mlb.tv premium...

Lee is still 2-2 in the count in my game....

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha
sorry, i'll take it easy.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

wait a second
I got sidetracked, that was ramirez.  maybe I wasn't as farbehind as I thought
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see gameday still sucks
 Really slow and only updates after hitter, in the Cubs case, makes an out.
"What's it all about? Booze, Broads and bullshit." Harry Caray

by lemon17pie on Apr 4, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Big thanks to Ramirez
I think half of those were to him.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB.TV Premium?!?!
Awesome.

One second delay sound vs. audio

Goes black sporadically for about 1/2 a second after nearly every pitch.

@#$@#$@#%@#$@##$@#^%#$%&^$%^%&$^*&#W^$$@%!#%!

Exclamation point.

Tim

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Mine has been
Crystal clear and smooth (knock on wood)....
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

can you re-size?
I am trying to figure that out ... doesn't look like it here.

I have a mac, so I'd move around the boxes so I can surf while watching.

It's smooth now, until I click back to watch the game and it goes black for the second.

Tim

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm on a windows box
And can resize by clicking on buttons on the left side below the video to regular, double, or fullscreen.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

About the black screen...
when I had it on double size, whenever I clicked on something else it went black.  Minimizing it and then bringing it up again restored it.  With it on normal 100% I'm not having any problems.  MLB.TV really does suck, but if you're not in Chicago, don't have Extra Innings, and don't know anybody who can set up a Slingbox, you're kinda screwed.

Speaking of Slingbox, does anyone use it?  How does that work compared to MLB.TV?  I think they both stream over the Internet, so I wonder how they are compared to each other.

2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

atleast we got him to pitch 23..
...and did the Cubs ever get a hit with 2 outs left last year??

by Chanman25 on Apr 4, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
floyd hit it hard but snagged by the first baseman.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Conine
made a nice play on that out.  Gotta give him credit.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLBTV
is crap. Why can't we get the FSN Ohio "dirty" feed? No graphics, no nothin....this is like TV 15 years ago. Do I have to have a umps' ball & Strike counter in my hand???

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

you're not getting brennaman/brantley?
it's rare that there are no graphics.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

We get the FSN feed
And announcers, but no static 'scoreboard' on the screen showing score, outs, count, etc.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

interesting play
by Izturis to end the inning there.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
I guess he didn't trust derosa?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

either that
Or he wanted to show his range to try to win some people over...he's gotta fight to be loved ya' know.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did George Grande get canned
when Uncle Tommy came back home? That would be too bad, for Grande was very good, I thought.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Bronson is pretty darn good...
But can that announcer shut the f up already
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Apr 4, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Jacque Strikes Out
KKKK for Arroyo
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Stupid
That's what he's making them look like.

by Kornchex on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whats JJ lookin for?
Hanging breaking ball right over the inside corner and he takes strike 3
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully
Soriano finds his groove soon

by vegascubsfan on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I could strangle...
...this announcer.  Anyone know who it is??

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

jeff "cowboy" brantley
is brennaman's new sidekick I guess. I hate them both.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

jeeze
that makes 5 for arroyo
LOUD NOISES!!!

by NittanyCub on Apr 4, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

He even got D-Lee
Not so impressed with getting JJ, of course

by vegascubsfan on Apr 4, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Listening to the Reds'
announcers, you'd think Arroyo is hands down the best pitcher in the history of baseball.  Kinda hard to argue right now when he's making our whole lineup look foolish.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

I think so.
There's already been a couple times where he's just laughing after a swing and miss by Soriano.  Obnoxious.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
at least it means he's not on baseball tonight anymore.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cy Young Arroyo
says Jeff Brantley...book it. Hawk-esque...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

exactly, very hawkish
arroyo is changing speeds and locations with his curve though, and throwing the straight change in there too.

but now brantley sez lilly is basically the same as glendon rusch. what the fuck brantley you idiot!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brantley
is an asshole.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

"I got a feeling...
Mr. Lilly is a little different than Mr. Rusch"
Brantley: "I disagree, ahahahaha"
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
fuck that idiot

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow I want to punch this man
right in his fucuking jaw.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Ditto
n/t
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

The score is 0-0...
...and Lilly hasn't given up a hit yet.  STFU, Brantley, why don't we??

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

finally a compliment
cowboy sez he looks like sandy koufax tonight.

well...

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly Ks the side.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantley is the most annoying broadcaster yet
A homer, not funny, and likes to laugh at players. Nice guy. Very professional.
RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Apr 4, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez 2-2
while the slobfest is continued on the Reds TV Network...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

ha ha...
I love the Guy but Santo has Alzheimer's.

by DTJchris on Apr 4, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantley:
"your not gonna see any balls hit hard tonight because of the weather"

Barrett hits a screaming liner just foul.

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

i noticed that
and thom thought lou might be bunting

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Base hit
Bases Loaded.

Suck it, Arroyo.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright!
bases still loaded, 1-0 cubbies!

by DTJchris on Apr 4, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you guys not like Jeff Brantley?
Kind of hard to tell...
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

keep hanging that thing
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

BASE HIT
Izturis with an RBI

1-0 Cubbies!  Bases still loaded!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

station to station
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

How many folks watching on MLB.TV
Seems like a lot.

OH!!!!

Hail Ceasar!

Tim

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

<raises hand>
and smiles :)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I watch every game...
...on MLB.TV if it is not nationally televised on WGN, ESPN, or FOX since I don't live in Illinois-areas.

LILLY FIRST RBI!!

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lucky
In Connecticut, we don't even get WGN as part of Comcast ... on any tier.

It just sucks.  

Tim

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

trying it out
while it's free. kind of cool, since i'm not in chicago...but not great. but maybe premium is better...

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can only comment on my experience...
but Premium seems to have a much better picture than the standard MLB.TV (which I've subscribed to since 2003, I think).

Others are reporting many problems with the Mosaic application (that lets you watch up to 6 games at once), but I haven't had any problems with it.

I'm also not in the Chicago area and travel a lot on business, so it's an ideal product for me.

"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

RBI single by Izzy
hard hit too!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHA
2-0 Cubs...

2 outs.. HAHA

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Love having 4 hits in a row, but....
are they all screaming liners right at the outfielders that we can only go station to station?  (listening on XM).

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

all hit pretty hard...
and right at dunn or griffey. no way aram or floyd score on either of those hits.

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bunt pops up!
And the Reds play it poorly and only get one out...2-0 CUBS!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

ha ha!!
reds screwed up big time. 2-0 cubs

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

AWESOME .. c'mon Alfie .. earn your cakes
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

strange play indeed..
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Arroyo for Cy Young!
That is all ;)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

first career RBI by Lilly
wow, cubs got lucky there.

shit, Soriano just got under that one. inning over.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

first lead of the year gentlemen.
was it just me or were the announcers talking about seamon for a good 5 mins

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano flies out....
Reds radio guy says "uh oh" when it leaves the bat...got me excited, but said dunn made the catch......was it a deep fly?

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

no
but it always looks like it with him swinging that big thang

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

the sound of the bat
sounded deciving. He just got under it. It was a normal depth fly ball.
"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

i heard that "uh oh"
over the TV broadcast...HUGE swing. short fly. got it off the end of the bat.

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

eck
One ball and a fly out .. ??
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Poll
How long until we start complaining about Fonzie?

1 more week.

RICK SCHWAB!

by ExNorthsider on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

you mean there's been total unity on Soriano ?
Doubt that ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arroyo owns him
with that kind of breaking stuff Soriano is weak.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Ted .. get that Cubkiller
Face the Giant ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

ME ADAM
ME HIT BALL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

GRRRR
Dunn try for home run with bunt GRRRR!
MCDONOUGH!

by secdelahc on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

whoa
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like some rain
And stupid london fog jokes.

Lets play enough to make this legal....

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly on cruise control...
very good outing thus far..

by Patblue on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Another 1-2-3 inning
For the Red Killer!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

ALLLLLLLrighty then .. and Encarnacion goes DOWN
Hey, I LIKE this Ted Lilly ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Who's this Ted...Ted Lillee??
Where did he come from?
LOUD NOISES!!!

by NittanyCub on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Toronto
Which being in the AL they might as well be in Japan for as much as I care...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

/sarcasm
But hey, I do agree with you about the latter.
LOUD NOISES!!!

by NittanyCub on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course
I missed a lot, didn't I.

Power outage. Then a cable outage.

Grrr.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't hear Brantley...
...sucking Lilly's wang like he just did Bronson's...odd.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly..
lookin like Kofax..or something
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:14 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm gonna do it, everyone can hate me...
has lilly given up a hit yet?  may my soul be forgiven

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Look at the boxscore
I refuse to answer.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

AGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
YOU ASSHOLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

4 Innings 53 pitches .. How efficient ?
Ted looks like he's in command .. Anyone know how that stacks up to the norm?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantly, if you never thought
the Cubs would not be sold sometime, you just don't folow anything, you don't do any prep work, you just show up and say whatever pops into your mind.

This is an awful case of a jock who can't even stay up with modern baseball. All of us know more about MLB than this jackass does. It's like Joe Carter part deux.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't mind homers
On local tv broadcasts, but I do mind stupidity.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

If this is what we're going to see
from Ted Lilly this year, I just have one thing to say:

More, please.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I feel sorry for you guys..
subjected to that Reds announcing torture.
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

ahhh the peace and quiet of Gameday
I don't suppose there's a WGN feed on the net I can get, is there?
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think MLB..
has blocked that. You'd have to pay to get MLB's service.
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenaman and Brantley
are almost as bad as Hawk and DJ.  They are indeed like nails on a chalkboard.

But at least I'm getting to watch it on my DirecTV MLB Extra Innings.  Nyah, nyah.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on guys PLATE DISCIPLINE .. good grief
It may be cold, but dangit, take YOUR TIME
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

but it might rain
hey, as good an excuse as any

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Junior hits it into right
Thanks, vegas....  ;)
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
Maybe I SHOULD be more superstitious

by vegascubsfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

vegascubsfan
it's on you.
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweetest looking swing...
...in MLB history.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I agree
Brett was pretty cool too.

Manny from the right side.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah i know...
but still...
joe dimaggio hitting one in the gap...ted williams taking one out to right? things of beauty...

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I knew it
all you jinxers out there!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantley laughing
At Lilly losing the no-no.

LOOK AT THE SCOREBOARD, Bitch.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it's time
we ignore the guy.... Maybe he'll go away.
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

K!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantley
Earlier:
"your not gonna see any balls hit hard tonight because of the weather"

Now:
"I don't think 2 runs are going to beat the Reds on a night like tonight"

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions  

As I said earlier
I don't mind a homer in the local broadcast booth.  But stupidity I notice and point out, both us and them.  Luckily, Len and Bob usually keep their mouth shut.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya..very nice
Lilly never gave up on it..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes
This is a really good baseball game.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy did the Cubs miss D Lee's defense
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

nice play!
and he WAS out.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly
Is my new hero.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

"If it was faster to slide into first base...
...you'd see Carl Lewis diving across the finish line in the 100 yard dash."

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

ouch
that wouldn't feel good

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

THATS AWESOME
I've never heard that before; but I will use it ALL THE TIME NOW
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LIKE this Ted Lilly .. Let's Keep Him
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly
Can pitch another game.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Love myself
Some Lilly.
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

YES! K again!
Ends the inning .. Jr. stands thunderstruck!
Go CUBBIES!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's see if Floyd can show up Alfie ..
Who's gonna get on and who's gonna drive em in ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Brantley talking about semen(t) again
BTW, have I mentioned that Cheerleaders don't belong in baseball yet?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

there's the cheerleaders again
looks like a high school football game

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

YOU'RE WRONG
Because at high school games, there are more fans than this.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Mikey ..workit .. workit ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

here's what I like about Ted Lilly
He throws strikes. Ahead of alot of hitters tonight.

by dkateeb on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Amazin what a few MORE strikes can do to win games
I hope Z is taking notes. I bet his agent is crying somewhere after Monday
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Arroyo bunts a single...
Phenomenal.  Someone give this guy the batting title.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

FU arroyo
cub-killer is what he is.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Fielders choice
Almost got the double play...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I AM DERREK LEEEEEEEEE
I blame that on Cesar, because I can.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

freel beat it

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I missed the FO to Jones
mlb froze

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

nice play
ball looked like it was way out of play, but jones stuck with it. made it routine.

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Geico can hire ADAM DUNN...
...it will be the best marketing strategy for their CAVEMAN campaign ever.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

And Adam Dunn Steps Into The Batter's Box ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn hits it deep, scores 1....
"your not gonna see any balls hit hard tonight because of the weather"
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice throw, Jacque!!
It only bounced 16 times before getting to DeRosa.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I like how Dunn
swatted at the hot dog wrapper. why not just put it in your pocket?

shit, the caveman comes thru again. 2-1 cubs

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn..
needs to be plunked
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh God.
2-1 Reds, Dunn kills the ball off the wall. Long single.

Did anybody see Jones' throw to 2nd. UGH!

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Barretts defense..
rears its ugly head
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
This is a strange game.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

catcher's interference
1st and 2nd

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

workit Ted .. strandem strandem strandemmmm
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly is really impressing me...
...going after Griff, covering first, attempting Bronson's bunt, etc.  Good outing so far.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

YES! So Easy The Caveman Couldn't Do It
85 pitches ..56 strikes .. 32 balls ..

Lou, can we see MORE of this this year, please please puhleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze .. ?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Ted's earned his $ tonight .. great debut
May he live long and prosper in the rotation
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon soriano
park one in LF

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

almost

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice D by the caveman
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I love how Brantley's banters...
...have severely decreased.  Assmunch.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I want to put it on mute soooooooo bad
"Derrek Lee has looked terrible"

Ugh, he's the dumbest announcer i've EVER heard.

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, dude .. he did NOT say that ..
Good night ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jacque Jones, I spite you
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Is Conine
as old as Methuselah?
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

He was Meth's batting cage buddy ..
And that old goat can still do the job .. good acquisition by the Reds
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, Al's older
LOL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would someone
please explain the difference between a suicide squeeze and a safety squeeze to Thom Brennaman?

He keeps calling it a suicide, but Floyd was not breaking on the pitch.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 4, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

More Brantley bloppers
"I think Mr. Lilly is different from Mr. Rusch"

Brantley: hahaha.. i disagree

.... Innings later..

What do you know.. Brantley is riding Lillys nuts. (excuse my explict languauge).

"Losing is my only fear"

by Unique on Apr 4, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Full count .. and .. ANOTHER K
Boy I sure do like this Ted Lilly guy. Let's REALLY keep him ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd
looked surprisingly confident on that..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly's gotta be done...
...FANTASTIC outing, my fellow man.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Today
This has been a really good game so far

by vegascubsfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Allllllllrighty then .. 3 up 3 Down
Now COME ON big boppers ..
LET'S GET SOME RUNS ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

what???
brennaman said a warmer night and that last ball was probably gone. isn't the wind blowing out to left?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

shh!
logic is no argument.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

looked like a homer off the bat..
Bob and Len said the wind hurting a ball to sraightaway left.
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks
earlier it was blowing straight out to LF

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn...
I'm back in my dorm room instead of the girlfriend's house, and sure enough...our cable here doesn't carry the game.  Guess that means i get to "watch" it on gameday.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Well Done Ted Lilly
Very nice outing.

Welcome to the ball club.

(virtual standing ovation)

Thom just called it a suicide squeeze again.  And why do they keep calling it a piece of cake double play?  Whoever grabbed the ball would have had to double-back and touch home, but Lilly looked to be running all-the-way.

Tim

by ttagaris on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Terrible Lee
Gets the leadoff base hit.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I might just sub to MLB TV to watch this one again
This was an auspicious night, Cub Nation. Great to be here with you. May we all see many more nights like this
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed...
...good way to start the season, BCBers!!

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

single for d-lee
let's get some runs! seriously. we need some.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

i love guys
that work hard to earn their money . . . great job ted lilly

by CZ38 on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Goodnight Bronson..
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Arroyo
Take your seat on the bench, You're Done!  AND SUCK IT!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

another hit for Aram
let's go Floyd, dammit

looks like a new pitcher coming in. will murton hit for floyd?

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Really well-pitched game by both starters...
fun to watch.  Now, let's get an insurance run and finish this thing off.
"A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz." -- Humphrey Bogart

by hokie316 on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Kid Ginger should get the call...
...right about now.  We need CONTACT, not FLOYD.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

And Mr. Floyd, Gunning For Another Start, Comes Up
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Stanton's potbelly
is starting to rival David Wells..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

SCRATCH THAT .. it's the RIOT!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I generally don't like the bunt..
But lets see if fatboy can get off the mound
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot!
much rather have him hitting than Floyd right now.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

aaaaaaaaaamen to that bro
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

perfect bunt

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Much respect for Barrett
isn't he o-fer the season? I guess you play percentages..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Intentional
Loads the Bases
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

now derosa
has to come thru.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Mikey walked .. Signore DeRosa steps up ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

that pitcher didn't last long...
...and holy shit is the replacement fast.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

carl lewis
coming in to pitch

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I think that is our second...
...C. Lewis comment tonight.  Keep em coming, folks.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHO THE HELL...
...JUST RAN OUT LIKE A TURKEY...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

OH it's coffee...
That would explain the running.
GREAT SUCCESS!!!

by Chitown Mojo on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRosa
Base hit into left!  Two run single!  4-1!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday Froze!! ARG .. what happen what happen??
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!
2-runs

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHA
CUBS ARE GOIN 161-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Big hit for De Rosa!
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly is done
As Ward is in the on deck circle in his place.

Thanks for the innings, Ted!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
This is just great.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Well...
that was more what i expected from Izturis, not what we saw in the spring.

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

LOUD SUSTAINED APPLAUSE
"remember .. half of a W is a V for victory .."
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to Go Cesar .. auggh
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Props to Derosa.......
Now lets see the bullie mow'em down.

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

damn, that looked like a single up the gut
but the ss was shaded toward 2B

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok Bob .. let's hope you don't set no more records
this year .. just get em OUT!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

4 RBI's for 7 thru 9
Hats off (at least for tonight) to three offseason acquisitons.  DeRosa, Izturis, and Lilly have combined to drive in all four runs and Lilly has been more than you could have asked for.  
"Baseball is like Church. Many Attend; Few Understand." - Leo Durocher

by JD McCubbie on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

The Riot..
defensive replacement in left..hmmm
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yep..
thought he was gonna fall over..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I realize that Izturis
is not an offseason acquisition, but we've all been pretty pessimistic about his chances of performing well.
"Baseball is like Church. Many Attend; Few Understand." - Leo Durocher

by JD McCubbie on Apr 4, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Love that..
Durocher quote!
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Got rid of Brantley and Brenneman
Using Mosaic to watch the game.
Opened Firefox and went to MLB and got the radio feed (remember you get the radio feed free with the TV).
Turned off the sound on Mosaic and am now listening to Pat and Ron!!
Much better (althought the radio is slightly behind the TV)

by 08 Cubs on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta get the gameday audio ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

freakin lost my feed for derosa at-bat
can someone explain it to me in detail (pitches, what'd he hit, good at-bat etc.)...cause i'm that obsessed with this team

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly's line looks great
7 IP
3 hits
1 run
1 BB
9 Ks

101 pitches, 70 for strikes

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm salivating...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sheesh..
That was an adventure..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Three UP Three DOWN!
Let's Go Cubbies (Clap Clap ClapClapClap)

Repeat As Necessary

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets end this
By 9 so I can watch lost :)

Dempster will be solid this year, I feel it.

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

by the way
is there a reason piniella put derosa in the line-up last minute?  is it because he's a genius and he knew he'd want theriot later for a sac bunt, that derosa would come through in the clutch late and make that tough stop at second to get arroyo out?

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last out...
I don't have a picture here...did the Riot not look good making the last out?
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe it was the wind
but it was shaky. the wind is still whipping

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

looked a little lost...
like he thought he was gonna back into the wall...

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks
n/t
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought he was gonna trip on the track..
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

kamONNNNN DARYL
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Which Cedeno is that??
Spring Training 2007 Cedeno or Regular Season 2006 Cedeno??
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I just don't understand..
stealing with power guys at the plate..can someone explain it to me?
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't care...
...he's better than Dusty.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm reserving judgement..:)
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't mind it up by 3 runs
cedeno just got a terrible jump apparently

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did someone say
that MLB TV is free this week?

by FLCubsFan on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

free 5 day trial all month...
but it auto subscribes you after five days, so you have to be sure to cancel...

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank you rule 5 draft pick
rule 5: you can not and will not throw strikes

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Stl
is well on their way to getting swept by the mets...Go mets!!
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

with carp's inflamed elbow
they might get swept a lot

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

To the bottom of the ninth
and Adam Dunn leading off...

Lets Go Dempster!  (clap, clap!)

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

might as well give dunn his pitch
and get it over with

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

With Lohse pitching tomorrow....
I'd expect some big #'s tomorrow.

Lets hope Marquis pitches decent b/c I think we'll put up some crooked #s tomorrow.

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

ME ADAM DUNN
ME STRIKE OUT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Please please
EI back on cable....I'm tired of "buffering."
I need some BUFFERIN, watching this. I miss my TV.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Just got in...
what's the deal with our infield? I thought Theriot was starting, but you guys have mentioned him, Derosa, and Izturis thus far? Who didn't start?
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

riot
replaced last minute with derosa.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

ME ADAM DUNN
ME STRIKE OUT

Called it!!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

there's the dempster we know
and.. get headaches from.

Lou is NOT happy

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Dempster throws one away
And Lou comes STORMING out of the dugout...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

give him hell Lou!

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

decency consideration
prevents the conversation from being repeated
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
has Dempster lost the weight!
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I am
really tired of this from Dempster. If we lose this game, they should send him down.
"I lof to hit de home ron."

by Tekboy on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou...
SPRINTED up the stairs.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

It's 2007 Ryan
not 2006.

phat

by phatass on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh geez..
The Riot looks terrible out there..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

griffey pops out to the riot
ONE MORE DEMPS ONE MORE!!!!!!!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

hahaha
i officially love piniella

by lilkimmer77 on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

oh god
i thought that would fall. 2 outs.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!!
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

high fly ball
ENDS THE GAME! CUBS WIN!

CUBS WIN!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

yikes....
theriot is no left fielder...but i'll take it.

by billywan on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Chicago what do you say?
The CUBS are going to win today!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oooooh!
I like it!
"I lof to hit de home ron."

by Tekboy on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow that is gorgeous
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've got
a real one I'm about to go hang in my window.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I ever see The Riot
as a defensive replacement in the outfield again..it'll be too soon.
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit...
I need a TV so I can watch Lou go crazy!
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot...
had some trouble with his put outs in left tonight.  I know he can play outfield, but I'm so much more comfortable with him at SS/2B.

Oh yeah... CUBS WIN!

2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Fellow Badger?
2005 Alum here.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

A few of us here..
'87..I know, I'm an old man. Imagine Madtown with an 18 drinking age..:)
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I'm a Junior.  I just turned 21 so I don't worry about that anymore, but it's a joke how easy it is to drink underage.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0 every week...

by Schwa on Apr 4, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubs win!
but theriot.. sheesh. another adventure.

good to get that first of 82 wins ;)

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

woohoo!
we are officially ahead of Stl
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Shut up, Thom...
The wind steals HR's at Wrigley regularly. To listen to his crap, the only reason the Reds lost was because of the cold & wind, not because Ted Lilly was marvelous. Whatta ass.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess
Lou said:

"throw strikes dipshit or you're headed to Iowa tonight."

by paulucla on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

probably close
but it was only six or seven words...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Apr 4, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

you got a 3 run lead..
was definately said..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's official
I have a mancrush on Lou.  That was an epic sprint  out of the dugout and 5-word lashing he gave to Dempster.

Worked, too.

GO CUBS!

by paulucla on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
Lou will simply not tolerate walks from his relievers. if dempster walks griffey he was gone. I know it.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was a thing of beauty
I almost didn't recognize what was happening, it's been so long!  
WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Apr 4, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Piniella
Great stuff - what a refreshing change from last year to see the manager charge to the mound like that and dress down Dempster. Theriot scared me with that last play, but he hauled it in.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Apr 4, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah,
I don't know if you guys could tell, but it was so windy that there was a trash floating around everywhere.  Plastic bags and especially these white hot dog wrapper things were hovering above the field consistently throughout the game.  With that and the snow, I was pleasantly surprised (and thankful) at every clean catch.
WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Apr 5, 2007 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS WIN!
...it has been far too long since I've last been able to say that.

Didn't see the game since we don't get CLTV at UofI, but what an outing by Lilly! 3 H, 9 Ks, 1 ER!

Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Should have been 0 ER
If Izturis makes a decent throw on a DP attempt, Dunn never gets up that inning and they don't score.

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope
I saw the replay a bit later. freel simply beat it no matter what. it just took derosa a long time to get turned around after his great play.

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry.......
listening to Reds announcers on XM...they said IZ made a poor throw and would have been a DP if a good throw.  

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

absolutely

by cashcowsquirtingsourmilk on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.
It's nice to see a manager do something when the game might be starting to fall apart. That is, do something besides chew on toothpicks.
Ahh, finally...spring has arrived...

by Mark H @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 4, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is it Marquis tomorrow?
n/t
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, Marquis closes the series tomorrow.
n/t
Ahh, finally...spring has arrived...

by Mark H @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 4, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks..
would rather see Hill in the rubber match especially after the Reds looked so bad vs a lefty tonight..
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I just....
soiled myself b/c I'm so happy.  YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

by cubbie08 on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Define tihslluB.
(n.) 1. "Our chief goal throughout the process was to ensure that fans would have access to as many baseball games and as much baseball coverage as possible," baseball chief operating officer Bob DuPuy said.
Cub fans, this Bud's for YOU!

by NightPutting on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs Win Bulls Win
Sox lose
Mets spanking Cards
Knicks losing

Looks like a pretty good day.

A good day for me is a cubs win and a sox loss.

by diehardmark on Apr 4, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards..
looking terrible and getting absolutely spanked
Well, sometimes nothin is a real cool hand.

by wicubfan on Apr 4, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Cards looking like minor leaguers tonight.
Mets are owning them. Between that and the Cubbies posting a "W," it's been a good day.
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Apr 4, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs win!!!
I can't feel my toes!!  It's actually snowing here.  

I think I'm living in a twilight zone where Lilly outshines Zambrano....  He looked, well, like a #2 starter.  

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Apr 4, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

you're right
The solid number 2 starter was what the team lacked all of last year. Lilly could fill the bill. Of course, he had all the advantages tonight: Freezing weather and a team of players most of whom had never seen him before. All the same, it sure beats trotting out the minor leaguers we had to watch all of last year.
"Hello again, everybody. Harry Caray from Wrigley Field on a beautiful day for baseball."

by danimal15 on Apr 4, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

A Great game and WIN!
I loved seeing Pinella come out in the 9th to settle down Dempster, Baker would have never EVER done that.

I didnt like JJ Batting in the 2 hole, but I think Lou was doing an experiment with him there.

Lilly pitched a fantastic game, but something that Im not sure was mentioned above, (maybe it was) But the Play Lilly made at First base, involving Derrek Lee. That I think was a key play in the game. D. Lee is such an important guy on the club, and that out at first was huge.

Also, Dusty Baker subs De Rosa in the 8th inning where he gets the single to make it a 4 to 1 game. I really really like Lou, im so glad he is our manager.

All in All a great day!

Sox  and Cardinals Lose, Cubs and Bulls Win!!!!!

The only thing worse then the White Sox, is White Sox Fans. Thank God im a CUBS FAN!

by Galvan316 on Apr 4, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions  

did
anyone see aardsma today wow he was on fire.

by tbizzle83 on Apr 4, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

The WLW Call...
... of Lou's visit is priceless.  Short but funny.

http://www.mlb.com/mediacenter  (pick it up about the 2:52 mark)

PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Apr 5, 2007 12:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Damn
The result of this game means Al and I are even again on our bet. Only 160 more games to go!

by NHZ @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Apr 5, 2007 1:15 AM CDT reply actions  

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Other Contributors

Dsc_0139_small David Sameshima

Toonmike_small Mike Bojanowski