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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Braves, Saturday 6/9, 6:05 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Game Threads

I'm opening the game thread early today because I'm heading out and won't be near a computer again before the game starts.

Tonight's national telecast is on WGN. I presume local cable systems in the Atlanta area carrying the game on Sports South won't black it out with a Braves logo with a roll of $100 bills, as some Comcast areas in Chicago did last night:

Somebody at Comcast has a sense of humor!

Alfonso Soriano's leadoff HR last night was his 35th. That ties Bobby Bonds for 4th-most in major league history (Brady Anderson, 44; Craig Biggio, 52; and Rickey Henderson, 81, are the three who have had more). Soriano also became the first Cub to hit three HR off the same pitcher since Sammy Sosa hit three of Houston's Tim Redding on September 23, 2001.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Tim Hudson
 T. Hudson
Braves
5-2 W-L 6-4
2.84 ERA 3.09
40 SO 54
26 BB 22
6 HR 3
vs. Atl -- vs. Cubs
Jason Marquis is facing his former team, the Braves, for the first time as a Cub. However, in three starts for the Cardinals vs. Atlanta, he is 0-2 with a 14.40 ERA. A great deal of that came from this game on July 18, 2006, when Tony LaRussa left him in to take his second 12+ run pounding of the season. He got over the first one earlier this year by beating the White Sox.

Andruw Jones is his tormentor, 7-for-10 lifetime with four home runs.

Tim Hudson is 2-0 lifetime with a 3.00 ERA in 3 career starts vs. the Cubs. The white-hot Alfonso Soriano has hit 3 HR in 34 career AB vs. Hudson -- but has only 3 other hits. Jacque Jones also has 3 HR in 34 AB vs. Hudson -- and a total line of .324/.343/.618. And, Hudson has been hit hard lately -- he is 1-3 with a 6.66 ERA in his last four starts. Let's continue that trend tonight.

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Let's Clinch Season Series.......
A win tonight and the Cubs clinch the season series against the Braves, trying not to let optimism cloud my judgment but lets get 1 of 2 this weekend and I think we will all be satisfied.

by INWes44 on Jun 9, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's get the sweep
Forget 1 of 2... GO FOR THE SWEEP!!!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 9, 2007 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

How Had Hudson played
against the Cubs in his career?  And whats the matchup for tommorrow afternoon?
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Nevermind the first question
I missed that part...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe Hudson
faced the Cubs at Wrigley when he was with Oakland.  No idea if he faced them with Atlanta.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hudson Vs. Cubs
21 IP 2-0 3.00 ERA

 I vaguely remember the Cubs hitting him pretty hard 1 outing a couple seasons ago.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

My unsung hero
for the Cubs latest resurgence...

Carlos Marmol

The man has been a stabilizing force out of our bullpen, which was BADLY needed in the first few months of the season.  He hasn't given up an earned run all season, he hasn't walked a batter in his last four appearances, hasn't given up a hit in eight of his ten appearances.  

In addition, you gotta give kudos to Hendry or Piniella or whomever decided that Marmol should be in the pen.  He's been awesome and I believe he has loosened up that pen and the rest of the pitchers are pitching better.

Let's keep it up boys and clinch the series win tonight!

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Gallagher
where has he been?  Yesterday would have been perfect in the last third of the game...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think....
....he was busy.  Something about a watermelon and sledgehammer....

by Chadnudj on Jun 9, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol chad
 I'm sure that'll get at some point in time however.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crap I should have gone
Could have had those great seats at Ted for FREE. Well I would have probably missed the first two Fonzie homers anyway as
the flight I would have taken was late and I would have been lucky to make the game by 8.15. Oh well. Hopefully my friends
will get me tickets next year

Good luck tonight Al

"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 Jun 9, 2007 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Good luck Al?
 Is Atlanta traffic that bad?

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone else...
wish Soriano had been batting 3rd of 4th last night? With Ramirez out, I don't know why we can't go with Theriot & Pie at the top.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 9, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Why?
Because we're WINNING for a change.  Lou had 35 lineups in 30 games.  I'm just glad he has more or less settled on something.

by soonerbered on Jun 9, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brilliant
Brilliant satire there.

phat

by phatass on Jun 9, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lots of Cubbie blue..
...out and about in Atlanta today.  There will probably be 5k-7k out again tonite. Let's get some chants going!

No rain forcast for tonite either, hooray!

Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Jun 9, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

It's official...
ESPN is saying that John Smoltz will miss his start against the Cubs tomorrow night.  

by WartburgCub on Jun 9, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Buddy Carlyle
"Carlyle (1-1) allowed only one hit in seven innings in a 3-1 win over Florida on Tuesday but was optioned to Richmond because the team needed another arm for the bullpen for the second game of a double-header on Tuesday night."

by John Q Freejazz on Jun 9, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

HUGE
lawd!  Thank you!
"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

lineups!
CUBS
  1. Soriano
  2. Pie
  3. Lee
  4. Barrett
  5. Jones
  6. DeRosa
  7. Fontenot
  8. Izturis
  9. Marquis
BRAVES
  1. Johnson
  2. Harris
  3. Renteria
  4. Jones
  5. McCann
  6. Francoeur
  7. Thorman
  8. Escobar
  9. Hudson
Looks like the same lineup for the Cubs as last night except Fontenot in for Theriot, which I'm fine with.  Theriot has been in a long slump of late, so why not try something new?

Theriot and Izturis almost have the same average!  Who woulda thought that a month ago...

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

by cubbieblue on Jun 9, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess
but Izturis has been in a slump for like two years.

by elgato on Jun 9, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Izturis
Is hitting .293 since May 11th.
yep, big slump.

Could someone tell me WHY Michael Barrett is hitting fourth!??!?!?!?!
Jimeny.
JJ, coz of the Hudson #'s, I understand why he's hitting 5th.

I would like DeRosa hitting fourth.
I'm not a big DeRosa fan, but I'd just like him hitting there.

"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

you pay Izturis
To be an above average fielder (which he's been for the past month)
To hit the fastball/changeup combo well (which he has for the past month)

He's a shortstop playing right where he should be.
You wanna complain about somebody on this team look no further than Mr. Garbage #8 Michael Barrett, JJ, or Matt Murton.

"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Debatable...
on the first part.  I've not seen him differentiate defensively from Theriot this year.  Offensively, he hit tolerably in May (not well, though: he had a .688 OPS), but he stunk miserably in April and has stunk miserably in June, and thus has stunk miserably overall.  And on top of stinking in general, he's paid WAY too much.

No debate that Barrett, Jones, and Murton haven't played well (Murton less so than the other 2), but Izturis should fall right in that category too.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Note that...
in every measurable defensive statistic per ESPN, Theriot has matched or outperformed Izturis at SS this year.  Below are the per-inning numbers for both:

Izturis (348.2 innings): 0.43 TC, 0.13 PO, 0.29 A, .014 E, 0.057 DP, .967 FDG%, 3.78 RF, .812 ZR.

Theriot (129.1 innings): 0.47 TC, 0.l8 PO, 0.29 A, 0.008 E, 0.069 DP, .984 FDG%, 4.18 RF, .850 ZR.

Despite all the talk of Izturis' great defense, Theriot has gotten to more balls and fielded a higher percentage of them cleanly.  I'd suspect that other more sophisticated measures will tell a similar story that Izturis hasn't brought any fantastic defense to the table this year.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wasn't complaining about Theriot
I want Theriot to play EVERY day.

I was just getting on these TYPICAL Cub fans that rant on
a.  Jacque Jones OR
b.  Cesar Izturis

We need to look at what Barrett and Murton have done over the past two months.

NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY has been worse defensively this year than Matt Murton.

If you can't see this you suffer from mild mental issues which you should go see a doctor about.  I apologize.  I hate to put it that way, I just can't put it ANY other way.

Matt Murton is TERRIBLE.

"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Murton has definitely struggled defensively...
but that doesn't mean that Barrett, Jones and Izturis haven't sucked too.

I'm always amused that a thread about Izturis can somehow come back to Murton.  I'm not sure what Murton sucking defensively so far in RF has to do with Izturis sucking or not sucking.  They have BOTH sucked.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Some numbers on Izturis
With at least 1 runner on base .196
RISP .194
Late innings of close game .437 OPS
RBI this year 6
RISP .479 OPS
He's grounded into as many DP as he has RBI. Pure and simple, he's a rally buster. He's slap hitter that has destroyed many opportunities to break a game open. And if anyone claims he's a better fielder than Theriot, he is basing it on perception or reputation, not reality.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow...
with Ramirez and Floyd out, this team really lacks pop.  Izturis and Jones with their sub .650 OPS don't help much.  Hopefully Jones' past success against Hudson will show up, but I doubt it since he's been much worse this year than his career norms.

And hopefully Marquis will throw another gem and we won't need too much offense, anyway.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot
 THis is his first start as a Cub, correct?

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still like Theriot
even though he's slumping. Maybe a rest day will bring him out of it.

by cubrandy on Jun 9, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
 I agree. At first when I saw Fontenot in the lineup, it was something that made me say Hmm. But I think you're right, a day off for Theriot is needed.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

tonight will be the hardest to win
if they win tonight, they could probably win tomorrow since a minor leaguer is going, not Smoltz. Hudson is going to be the hardest to beat

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

with Marquis pitching
and hitting 9th, maybe Soriano can actually come up with someone on base!

by cubrandy on Jun 9, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions  

ha
 Seriously though, great point!

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot to play today?
I wonder if Mike Fontenot will get a shot to play today or tomorrow?  I'd rather see him at second and Theriot at Shortstop than Caesar.  

Also, not sure where I read it but Ronny Cedeno went to Venezuela for the birth of his second child.  I have an odd feeling he might have been called up instead if available as his bat finally is hitting again.  

With interleague starting up do you think we're going to keep 11 pitchers for the next week and a half?

by ak123 on Jun 9, 2007 5:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I really hope
they can continue their winning streak tonight.

Good luck tonight Jason Marquis.

GO CUBS!!!

It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I love rookies like Pie, Fontenot, and Theriot
they are excited every game (like they were getting pumped up in the dugout) and they always give it all.

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano plunked on first pitch
lol that was intentional and everyone knows it

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

That was not
a good way to start the game.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

classess and whinning
and if that comes back to bite Hudson he will look like an ass

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

well there's the plunk
 we assumed yesterday was coming.

 Hate the warning though. Cubs can't retaliate now without losing a Pitcher.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:08 PM CDT reply actions  

BB for Pie
 Real nice ab there for the kid.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE!!!!!
 WTG LEE  heads up to 2nd too....NOW that's what i'm talking about!!! That's heads up baseball!!!

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a good AB for Lee
he's been pressing lately and that might remind him that now that people are getting on base in front of him, he doesn't have to drill the ball out of the park every time up.

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee
yesterday Lee broke his cherry with a hit to right. Today another hit that way. He's back.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon JJ
 Just put the ball in play please??!!!

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

IBB for JJ
 I know it sets up a Double play, but I still woudn't walk JJ....too early for that and wayyy to much respect for someone who sucks donkey stones with RISP.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you Atlanta
walking JJ is the smart thing to do. LOL
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Woohoo!!
Thank you Mark.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

2 run single for Derosa!!
 yessss.

How's that plunk of Soriano working out for ya Hudson?

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Memo to Cox
When you intentionally walk either Jones or Izturis, it's time to get new scouts.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously...
I agree.... he was going purely on the "book". Bad call on that one.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

As a part-time curmodgeon
I am really impressed with the sit. hitting on this streak.

THIS is what I had envisioned in MArch.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 6:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot
looks like he's 12...

but he comes through!

4-0 Cubbies!

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

FONTENOT!
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot welcome back to the big show!!
happy birthday, there is your first RBI, though DeRosa out

4-0!

I came into this series being nervous about a Braves sweep of the Cubs, ha!

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

NICCEEEE
 Fontenot niiiiceee

RBI for Fontenot.

 Like the aggressiveness by Derosa at third, even though he was out.

 Is that Fontenot's first RBI?

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

First of many hopefull
 Congrats Fontenot. First RBI of a very good pitcher. Not HOF pitcher but a very good pitcher.

 

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

A-hole Hudson
that's what he gets for (intentionally) plunking Soriano

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

4-0 after 0.5 Innings
Mike Fontenot and the Raucous New Cubs.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis
should be hitting ahead of Izturis

by andysilv on Jun 9, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Hudson!
hit Soriano as much as you want!

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to Go Cubbies!
Big start against Hudson towards 3-0 in the series.  No Smoltz tomorrow, things are definitely looking up.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I think I can say it ... finally.
OUR PATIENCE HAS BEEN REWARDED!  Keep it up, Cardiac Cubbies--this has been within you all year!

LRRF

"One of the worst writers on this board."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Jun 9, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

true!!
our suffering during the first two months should be gone. Shows how passionate us fans are, eh?

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

This just all
seems so crazy to me. The way they are playing now compared to how they were playing a little over a week ago.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

it's like Night and Day
Baserunning, early leads, clutch hitting, patience, it's almost a total 180

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think
I need to pinch myself.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

please don't
cause if this is your dream, I don't want you to wake up

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
OK I won't.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derosa
I love Mark....he should be playing everyday from now on!!!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 9, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis
love to see a shutdown 1st inning by him. Here's hoping.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions  

ahh
could have had a nice inning ending dp
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Juuussst a bit outside!
WP Marquis. Oddly enough it actually wasn't Barrett's fault.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
 Oh I don't know about that...I think Barrett could've dove for that one!!!

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think
jones is gunna get the best of marquis here, keep battling though
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Walking Jones here
 Wouldn't be the worst thing.

Don't groove him a FB

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Like that
 oyy boyyy

 Long way from over ain't it.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep...
i was right
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, this won't be easy.
4-2.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

damn...
it's ok, that's what Jones does

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Especially against Marquis
 Jones hits fastballs as good as any player I've ever seen.

 He can't hit anything off speed, yet pitchers continue to throw him fastballs. Especially throwing him a fastball with a 3-2 count and first base open is dumb.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

not the best choice of pitch
by Marquis but it's nice when our pitchers make a mistake and they have a lead to back them up

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is now
8-10 with 5 HR's against Marquis, ouch...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

If it wasn't for the early warning
That pitch would of gone in Jone's ribcage, probably...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 9, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cmon Jason
 Pull it together mannn!!!

 

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis
change speeds.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Settle down Jason.
Let's go.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope Marquis
settles in the next inning. Let's get those bats going again Cubs!!
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep ...
He's making me worried.  So's that damn warning ... why can't we fight fair?
"One of the worst writers on this board."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Jun 9, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Things seem
to be a little intense out there. The ump isn't going to let things get out of hand.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Andruw Jones...
Is singlehandedly keeping the Braves afloat.
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

E Marquis
 not a good start.

 If Lee isn't 6'6 that ball is still rolling.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

6'5
245 pounds.  not too much of a difference but someone asked me that yesterday, and thats what i told them.  then i looked it up and i was right...
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Z
Caught picking his nose.  Hot.

by Arbusto on Jun 9, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

every time
they show z he's he's got his fingers in either his nose or his mouth.

by anormal on Jun 9, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis doesn't have anything tonight
 everything is flat flat flat and up up up....not a good combo for you kids at home.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Hudson
Looks locked in now, too.  He just has that look to him.

by Arbusto on Jun 9, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unless
He always looks pissed off.

by Arbusto on Jun 9, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

gallagher
warming up already?
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Aw, crap.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Gallagher warming up
 Good call by Lou...Marquis looks like crapola.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeez
Marquis hasn't been hitting any of his spots.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Tied
Thanks to Marquis for blowing it.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

This is
second half 06 Marquis.  
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 9, 2007 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice
Pitches around W Harris and grooves a fastball to Renteria.  
"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 9, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Gallagher
looks like he'll get his first shot tonight. Marquis doesn't have anything right now.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh man!
Marquis is just getting OWNED out there!!
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

and now
He's just getting BENCHED!
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

bye bye Jason
 Thata way to pitch with a lead...douche bag.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy . . . .
All that run support....down the drain

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

So that's the Marquis
 The Cardinal fans were telling us about.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Yuck, yuck, yuck and yuck
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

May the Baseball Gods smile....
...on the Irishman....Sean Gallagher

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 6:59 PM CDT reply actions  

heres my boy ive been wantin to see
Now pitching, Sean Gallagher, #36.
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

With Gallagher warming up.
Woulda like to see Andruw Jones take a fastball right in the grill.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope
Gallagher can keep this under control.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

THIS INNING
You CAN put on LOU!

WHY THE FUCK does he let MArquis pitch to Jones AGAIN???

Goddamn it!!!

He had ZERO tonight, and was completely obvious to everyone.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, I was surprised ...
As well.  Why the hell did they go after Jones other than he can't spell his first name right?

Argh!  6-4!

"One of the worst writers on this board."

by Littlerock Rynofan on Jun 9, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis's done
not a good outing...

it doesn't seem that bad...a few weeks ago, different story...but higher confidence in this team of late

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

93 mph fastball
and a sharp 12-6 curve on the 1st 2 pitches
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like he's got a good curve
 Now do you know if he has a good change up? If so, then he could be a keeper.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cubs offense
needs to really work the counts now against Hudson.  Even if they can't score again, they need to get in to that taxed bullpen.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

shit
PIE!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

No, no, no, no!!
Just serving up RBI's in two strike counts! Come on, Sean!
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

OK, Time to break this one open for the Cubbies.
If this rejuvenated offense is for real, we shouldn't be denied the W tonight. And Gallagher can hopefully lose the butterflies and settle down nicely in the 3rd.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

It's only the 3rd inning?
 Wow this thing could go over 3 hours

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Good hit for Derrek
let's get this one going.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice D Lee
I'd love to see Hudson get rocked here.
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

another nice ab for Lee
 let's make Hudson work again and go deep into counts...get him outta here as quick as possible. He's looking like he's settled down despite the hit to Lee.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Barrett
needs to go opposite field and stop trying to pull everything.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Good break!!!
And they're at the corners!
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

haha
e-5
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

classic
jock jones
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

whew...
terrible throw by Hudson.  Nice couple of breaks there.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

yesss
 Best of both worlds....run scored and Hudson got nailed!!!!

 Retaliation!!! wtg Jones wtfg

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

YEAH!!
You just get the feeling this is our night. Poetic justice for Hudson.
"And heeeere come the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jun 9, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

hahaha
 Karma's a bitch Timmy boy!!!!

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I liked....
D-Lee's little twister move to avoid the tag.
Must be a great dancer.....

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

hmmm....
getting into their bullpen again

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Their pen...
could be spent by tomorrow.  Hopefully we can go to work on their callup, because they may have to leave him in for a while anyway tomorrow.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

their pen
won't have much in the tank for tomorrow, if they need to go to it.  

This guy pitching, Moylan threw some innings yesterday as well, probably won't be in long

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup, that's what I said...
this is a golden opportunity to wear them out today, and set up a good situation for tomorrow.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hopefully that's
a good thing for the Cubs.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

In a weird sorta way...
JJ exacts revenge on Hudson.
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...
if you can't throw at a pitcher, just hit him with a hard grounder instead.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

what'd he say...
try and tune these guys out as much as possible

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

about Karma and payback
we just had a flurry of comments with such remarks and Bob says the same almost verbatim

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was
CLASSIC "Jock" Jones
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't like the bunt
 Come on let Mark hit here...he ain't used to bunting.

by lemon20pie on Jun 9, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

come backer
that nailed Hudson on the calf or achilles, somewhere in the lower leg

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Earth to WGN
there's a man on second.
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

they must have
heard me
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

barrett
sucks balls
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow just Wow!!!
Barrett where is your head at?
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

not a smart move Barrett
he dogged it figuring there was a double play

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't look like he dogged it...
he took a huge turn, running hard like he was gonna go for home.  Really strange.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

And REALLY dumb...
I honestly can't tell what he thought he was doing.  Maybe he thought he'd catch them napping?  Just a dumb dumb play.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just meant
that he was paying attention, he should have been more in tuned with what was going on

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops
WASN'T paying attention

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

"not a smart move Barrett"
He is one of the dumbest catchers I can possibly recall for the Cubs, and I have been watching them since 1967.
Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

He didn't dog it
but he did screw it up again. I couldn't tell if Quade tried to hold him up. It almost looked like he threw his hands down in disgust.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jun 9, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
it looked like Barrett was on his own there.

I think he was saving Izturis the embarrassment of not coming through with a 2-out hit.

I kid!  I kid!

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just thought
it seemed like he figured it was a double play and if he just kept running, nothing would happen since there would be three outs.  I guess I should say he dogged it from a physical stand point, more like he dogged it mentally

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I had to guess...
I'm thinking he was thinking "if Fontenot is safe, I'm going to try to sneak in here while they're not paying attention."  That's just a guess though.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

very true
but god know what the hell is going on in Barrett's head

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barrett
It looked like Lou was going to go "Big Z" on Barrett's ass!!

I hope someone else on the team beats him up soon.

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Silliest comment
of the night.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

did he even take a peek
at the coach or the play before he rounded 3rd?  take him out and trade him to the other dugout for a used rake and somebackwashed gatorade...
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Idea, but
the Braves said they wouldn't part with the rake.

I'm thinking Barrett straight-up for used Gatorade is a good deal.

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wasted...
good hustle by Fontenot.  Of course Izturis was up next, so the run wasn't likely to score anyway.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quade ....
was not in Barrett's sight line, because Barrett should not have had to take the time to look.  Quade was not in position.

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Quade looked...
like he was in position.  He was well down the 3rd base line, like he's supposed to be.  Couldn't see what he was signaling though.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

quade was not in position
barrett needs to see him when he's coming into third. quade was down by home plate.

by jazzypete on Jun 9, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quade was about 1/3 down the line...
that's where he's supposed to be.  That way, when Barrett rounds, he sees the coach.  He's not supposed to be standing at 3rd base.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

no
he was well past halfway down the line. thats out of position.

by jazzypete on Jun 9, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

How can you possibly tell that?
All you can tell is that he was down the line from third (not in the camera when Barrett rounded third).  He comes into view as Barrett gets about 1/3 of the way home.  Therefore, I'd guess he was in the right spot.

Either way, I don't think this one was on Barrett.  Barrett didn't appear to be looking for a sign there.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

he shoulda made
contact with mccann.  maybe mccann woulda gotten made and jacked him in the face.  then the braves would clear their bench only to find that the cubs left barrett out to rott.
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

that
was totally on quade, who is almost, but not quite as bad as wendell kim. he was nowhere near third base, and barrett would have no way of knowing that fontenot beat out the throw to keep the inning going.

quade sucks.

by jazzypete on Jun 9, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions  

He's not supposed to be...
near third base.  He's supposed to be up the line, so that when Barrett rounds third, he can see the coach.  That's where Quade was.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was close
to the line but past halfway to the plate. he should be off the line and maybe 1/3 of the way down. he wasn't close to being in position--if he was, he would've put the stopsign on.

if you were correct about where he was, why did barrett keep running? exactly.

by jazzypete on Jun 9, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah...
Of course Barrett SHOULD have been aware that a DP MIGHT NOT happen and, as such, shouldn't have his stupid ass half-way down the 3rd base line.

Oh wait, that would mean we expect him to play (and act) like a professional...my bad.

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, the cardinal sin...
don't walk the pitcher, Sean.  Let's get this out.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

lets go
gally!
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Hits the pitcher...
and doesn't get tossed??  WTF?

this guy's zone sucks and now he doesn't even take control of the game.

time for Gally to plunk someone

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's all about intent...
not result.  The pitcher wasn't trying to hit the other team's pitcher there.  Especially not with a breaking ball.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

why ....
does everyone insist that you can't "intend" to hit someone w/ a breaking ball?  it is the oldest defense in the book, "I didn't mean to hit him, I mean, look I threw a breaking ball."  Tired old crap.

You hit the opposing pitcher in that spot b/c:

  1. he's a rookie
  2. he's slow on the bases

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why do possibly think...
he was trying to hit Gallagher?  That's just ludicrous.  It's not like there was any context for wanting to hit the pitcher.

I know it sucks, but think it through.  It's not like Gallagher (or the Cubs) have done anything tonight to cause them to intentionally HIT THE PITCHER!!!

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right...
this game isn't being played w/ a little tension.  I mean, it's not like we've seen a pitcher intentionally hit a guy in this game.

Good point.

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's some poor logic...
you're using there.  By your logic, WE'D be the ones retalliating.  Not them.

Think about it: the Braves' pen is in dire straits, and they've already been warned.  They need Moylan to go a lot of innings.  Why would he risk getting tossed to hit a pitcher who's done nothing to warrant the opposing team's ire?

You're letting your emotions get in the way of your reasoning.  

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF
THAT WAS INTENTIONAL...
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

No it wasn't...
why on earth would he intentionally hit Gallagher?  Especially with a breaking ball...

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol did
bob just throw a shot at roger clemens.

by tbizzle83 on Jun 9, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

tso the Braves
get to plunk 2 batters?!

uh..this is kinda crap

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano
will make him pay... if not we got pie...
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

The ump
got after Lou. This is ridiculous.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah...
the ump knows he blew the call on the warning, and I think he's on edge now because of it.

He made the right call on the last HBP though.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

3 bad calls that inning
Called 3 on Izturis.
Strike 2 on Soriano.
Called 3 on Pie.  

Wow.  This ump is getting old real quick.

"60% of the time, it works EVERY time."

by utcubby on Jun 9, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

He must cause
that pitch was not a strike.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

gallagher has to be careful
if he loses one pitch and it hits a batter, hell be gone and hell have alot of time to spend with lou for the rest of the game in the clubhouse, cause i bet he'll go too...
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Any chance
Barrett can just hit the deck and Gallagher can hit Tschida square in the onions with a fastball.  That good-for-nothing ignorant prick.  Seems to me like some of these umps might not give the Cubs calls because Lou is their manager.  Hate to think that's the case, but it's possible.  
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

come on Sean
Brenley is getting ready to fight

by coral on Jun 9, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Brenly's
about to head down and duke it out with the umps!  Love to hear that!
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!
Jones is hurt???
PIE!!! GALLAGHER!!! AND THE OTHER YOUNGSTERS!!!

by LilLPLancer23 on Jun 9, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

It's only his first outing, BUT
I think Gally is going to fit right in with this bullpen!

by ryno234ever on Jun 9, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gallagher
is getting hit pretty hard...

and JJ might be hurtin

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope
JJ is ok.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah...
I might not want him in the lineup but not like that

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't think we are gonna pull this one out.
Not that I don't think we can score 5 or 6 more runs against the Braves bullpen.  

But, I don't think the umps are going to allow it.  Gallagher's pitches are the same spots as the Braves' but his are called balls.  So he can't throw in or he gets tossed, he can't throw outside because they are all balls.  See where this is going?

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, not to point fingers
but the Ump has honestly handled this game pretty poorly

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

And that's why he's Cesar Izworthless!
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

i know
just hit it on the ground and we get another run. ughhh

by bennyha on Jun 9, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only 4 more months...
of his sorry ass on the roster.  unless we make the playoffs of course - then it's 5 more months.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

cant wait
to see him gone

by bennyha on Jun 9, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Renteria
Why didn't we go after Renteria for our SS.  Boston didn't want him.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jun 9, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's been surprising this year...
there's a reason Boston didn't want him - he stunk last year for them.

Also, we were paying Izturis $4+ million to "play SS," and adding another high-dollar SS (who many thought may have been over the hill) didn't seem like a good idea.

I will say that Renteria is exactly the type of guy Hendry has generally gone after, though.

by SouthernCub on Jun 9, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scott Eyre
you sir have to go, I don't care where I just don't want to see you ever again!
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Pie...
has been a much needed spark plug for this team

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Jones
is a vacuum out there...man

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

as in...
he sucks?  no, he doesn't suck, but he certainly is below average in center field.  washed up and fat.  good for an occasional a dinger and not much more.

by Mr Snrub on Jun 9, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
yeah, he is a defensive liability in center for the braves, should probably hang it up

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's face it...
As I said earlier - this loss is on Lou.

Marquis should have been out of there before Andruw Jones 2nd AB.

Rothschild, should be out of there for good.

Is it too early to be out of it, or too early to be this far behind?

by TheEman on Jun 9, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a very
long game. I'm almost asleep. Let's get those bats going Cubs.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Tough task for the Cubs
To come back against Escobar.

We'll see. Couple runners, walks and hits we're back in it.

I call the Sorinao beaning BTW, Last night's game thread.  

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRosa=Grudzelanick (sp)
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Izzy
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

crap
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta give up this game
gotta look towards tomorrow where it should be a win...

by Chanman25 on Jun 9, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Scott Eyre
He took off his glove and wiped down the ball on almost every pitch.

Is he wearing womens underwear?

6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah it did sounds as though
I do, I liked the pink toes.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

dp
Another grounder at some one please.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Close call
Harris runs like he's on fire!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Renteria has had a game
He'll cool off though.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Get Jones out
Work on Wickmen
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

We have the order in our favor
If the Cubs can get men on, I see a good chance to make them nervious.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on "riot
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Shrek is on TBS
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

out #27
The hardest to get in Baseball
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Lee
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Start the marry-go-round.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Game
Time of death 10:15 ESt
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jun 9, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

can't win em all
We just need to come back tomorrow and rip into the call-up

by DTJchris on Jun 9, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed.
too bad about all those unearned runs, but 3 of 4 would be great.

see you tomorrow.

by Mr Snrub on Jun 9, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Throw it away
and let's win the series tomorrow!
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Not what I wanted
for tonight but tomoorow will be a new day. We'll get em then.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

"tomorrow"
I'm going to bed. See you tomorrow.
It's hard being a Cubs fan day in and day out.

by sue369 on Jun 9, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards lose, Brewers winning
1-0 in the 7th
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Man this one is tough for me
4 runs off Hudson in the 1st, especially after he hit Alf. Marquis is the one I put this on, sure everyone could see he had nothing,(i hate that by the way, why does a pitcher get to say "i just didn't have it tonight"?) but he's got to go deeper than that. More bad base running and will somebody please wake Derrek Lee up! That being said a win tomorrow will cap a fantastic road trip.
The Stone Pony will ride again...

by TheRamZamDLEE on Jun 9, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Cordero just blew the save!
Rangers tie it at 3 with 3 in the 9th off Cordero.  Rangers still batting!
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

RANGERS WIN!!!!
4 in the 9th off of Cordero!  Rangers 4, Brewers 3 Hey, at least something went our way tonight!
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 9, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions  

brewers
just lost .  . . :)

by CZ38 on Jun 9, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank You Rangers!
Cordero hadn't given up a run in months, and now this, 4 in 2/3 of an inning.

by CubFaninNY on Jun 9, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

happiness
Still exists.  5 back.  Should've won tonite!!!!
BUT, if we win tomorrow, I'm feeling good.
In the neighborhood.

Why didn't they offer Monday nite's game as a discount?
THere are still 10,000 tickets available.
Dumb front office!

"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

They did, in fact.
Go to the ticket sales online page for Monday's game. You'll see a box that says "Coupon Code".

Enter "CUBSCLUB" (no quotes). Presto! Tickets are half price.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 10, 2007 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

yeah!
Yeah, the Cubs suck!  Woo.  Yeah, Oh yeah.  Man those Cubs suck.  AAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.
Aww.  Aww man.  OH wow.
Jeez those Cubs are terrible.
AHAHHAHAHA
Let's laugh at the Cubs!
HOHOHOHOHOHOHOH
OHOHOHOHOHAHAHHAHAAHHAHA!

Oh, oh.  Wait.  Why is telling Cub fans that there team sucks not fulfilling for me?
OH.  wait.  Because they already know.

Thanks.  We know Josh.  Now go to sleep.  Night kid.

"You're fired." - Dallas Green to Billy Connors while Billy was staying in the hospital.

by jdoolsiu on Jun 9, 2007 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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