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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Sunday 7/1, 1:20 CT

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This isn't overhype: the Cubs really must win today.

Despite yesterday's loss, the Cubs finished June with a 17-11 record (17-9 since the "benchmark" of Lou Piniella's tirade on June 2). Win this series and you've accomplished something against a very good team. After today, the Brewers and Cubs will head out on the same road trip, playing the Nationals and Pirates for a week before the All-Star break.

Non-game-related note: this story is a few days old, but says that the Cubs are among four teams (Arizona, Boston, NY Yankees) who are interested in acquiring Eric Gagne. I say, go for it, as long as you don't have to give up too much for him. And see if you can include Jacque Jones and/or Cesar Izturis in the deal.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Dave Bush
 D. Bush
Brewers
5-4 W-L 6-6
3.46 ERA 5.06
54 SO 68
37 BB 20
9 HR 9
vs. Mil -- vs. Cubs
This is a pitching rematch of a 7-2 Cub win in Milwaukee on June 4; Marquis threw pretty well that day, allowing two runs (one earned) in 5.1 IP. He left the game trailing 2-1, and Carlos Marmol got the win that day when the Cubs exploded for five runs in the 7th. Over their respective careers, neither Bush nor Marquis has done that well against today's opponent: Marquis, 4-6, 4.23 in 12 starts vs. Milwaukee; Bush, 1-4, 4.15 in 7 starts vs. the Cubs.

Today's game is, as was Friday's, on WGN, FSN Wisconsin and at the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Here's to Marquis...
...having a great outing! We really need to give our bullpen some rest.

Go Cubbies - time to start a brand new winning streak!

"Me fail English? That's unpossible." Ralph Wiggum

by ilovepie on Jul 1, 2007 10:02 AM CDT reply actions  

Definitely...
I keep getting the feeling that EVENTUALLY he's going to have a quality start.  I would just be happy with a start over 5 innings.

Hopefully we can get to .500 with a win, and be 4-6 games over by the All-Star Break.

by WartburgCub on Jul 1, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis...
is a first-half pitcher.  That's why he got left off the Cards roster in the playoffs.  It's just that now, he's a first 1/4 pitcher.  

I don't harbor many hopes for today.

by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mug 'Em
I don't think this is a 'must-win' game that will make or break the season, but it will be very satisfying, after yesterday, to give the Brewers a taste of their own medicine.

After a 3 up 3 out first inning, Marquis continues to deny through 7.
Meanwhile, Cub bats are blasting the ball all over the field and score 9 in the first 3.

More boring than Friday's game perhaps, but I want a message, loud and clear, zero distortion,  delivered.

Go Cubs!

by JFCubFan on Jul 1, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

july 12 make up game
What ever happened to the snowed out game that was to be rescheduled for July 12?  I see there are still no tickets for sale if that is indeed going to happen.

by plumbob on Jul 1, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Already won it
That was played on Monday, June 11th, when the Astros were in town after playing the white sox over the previous weekend.

by gp1966 on Jul 1, 2007 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah it is over Hype.....

They don't Have to win today. Life gets much easier if they win. But they don't HAVE to.

   They could lose today and rip off 6 before the all star break and be fine.

 First, let's just hope Marquis keeps the ball down. Down Down Down.

"I can't be held responsible for what I personally tell my goons to do...."- C. Montgomery Burns

by yahoodi on Jul 1, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Must win is emotional/psychological that said
It is emotional for the fans and psychological for the team. However winning is the collision of two teams playing the best ball in June, Brewers going 17-8 and Cubs 17-11. Ironically the Brewers are 14-6 over the last 20 games and the Cubs are 12-8, so even with the win streak the Cubs have lost two games to the Brewers over the last 20.

My thinking is that Marquis needs a solid game, working the ball on the hands and making them beat the ball into the ground.

With Marquis my guess we will see again the DeRosa-Fontenot infield and Pie in CF.

Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Jul 1, 2007 11:22 AM CDT reply actions  

Marquis
Is due for another good start. If he's going to get a win, today would be a fine time to do it. Also, I noticed that we put Rocky Cherry on the 15-day DL...anyone know what happened there? Apparently we've brought Billy Petrick back up...
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Jul 1, 2007 11:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Needed a reliever...
Cherry was only brought up because Petrick was tired from 30 pitches the day before, and we needed a usuable arm.  However, by sending Petrick down, the only way to bring him back up is if someone is DLed.  So, they DLed Cherry, who wasn't going to be sticking around anyway.

Essentially, the move yesterday and the move today were made just to give Petrick a guaranteed day off without losing a reliever.

Another approach would have been to DL Jones and just bring up Cherry, but that would guarantee that Jones wouldn't be traded for 15 days.  So Hendry kept the door open on the trade by playing musical chairs with the bullpen.

by SouthernCub on Jul 1, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Do Roster Moves Get Any More Transparent?
From Cubs.com:

7/1/07  Placed RHP Rocky Cherry on the 15-day disabled list with a right lat strain; Recalled RHP Billy Petrick from Triple-A Iowa.  
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A right lat strain? Please.......

I know games are played with rosters all the time, but at what point do clubs get penalized for this type of crap?

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought the same thing
Why bother to have the rule if it isn't enforceable?
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 1, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think
we've finally discovered something jim hendry is good at: circumventing league rules.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

They won't
because they all do it and to a certain extent, the roster rules are silly.

Certainly not worse than the Angels naming Steve Green (whose major league career consisted of one six inning start in 2001) to their playoff roster in 2002 and then saying "Oops, he's been out with Tommy John surgery since April.  Guess we need an injury replacement.  How about this Francisco Rodriguez kid?"

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis is due
to have a good outing. Let's take 2 of 3.

GO CUBS!!!

Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jul 1, 2007 11:39 AM CDT reply actions  

Who is the starting SS today?
Now that Ramirez is back, should Theiot remain the regular SS or is Lou going to platoon him with Derosa?  I don't want to see this turn into another outfield oversupply situation.  Just pick one or the other and stick with with him.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 1, 2007 11:42 AM CDT reply actions  

might see
theriot at short today and fontenot on the bench, as righties are hitting bush at a .319 clip with 7 HR versus a .257 clip with 2 HR for lefties. if lou goes with the matchups, it'll probably be derosa at second with theriot at SS. also, fontenot's had a couple of rough days defensively, so lou might want to sit him and give him a chance to calm down a bit.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's
theriot at short, fontenot at second, and derosa in right
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now the
Petrick/Cherry move from yesterday makes a lot more sense. I like the fact that Hendry is keeping the door open for a trade. Hopefully there are still takers out there.
As said before Marquis just has to keep the ball down. I think he should benefit from following the two lefties. He should be able to work a couple of quick innings, whick is what the doctor ordered.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 11:43 AM CDT reply actions  

i like that
hendry is keeping the trade possibility open as well, but if he's going to trade jones, lou might have to play him, although watching him play might actually lower his trade value...if the cubs need to showcase jones to move him, who loses AB's: pie, pagan, or floyd?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

Let's be honest
Jones has no trade value. Playing or not playing him makes no difference to anyone but the Cubs and their opponents.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 1, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

if
bobby hill can be traded, anyone can be traded.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

bobby hill ...
had some upside and he was cheap. If Todd Hundled can be traded, anyone can be traded.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

too true
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bobby Hill
wasn't making $5M per year.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 1, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

true
but the cubs are going to pick up part of jones' salary, league/owner shenanigans of last week aside, so that aspect of the trade could be mitigated. it's not as if DFA'ing jones saves the cubs any money, in fact, it might cost more. so you can trade him and pick up his salary, or DFA him and pick up his salary while getting nothing for him.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmmm
If the Cubs somehow find takers for JJ, Cesar and Eyre, we'll probably have to eat a good portion of their salaries.

If that happens, and after Sosa and Barrett, I bet it's something the Cubs would lead the league in. Very sad.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Rangers...
...would like to talk to you about that. Something about a guy named Alex Rodriguez.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 1, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol!
hadn't thought about that....
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
but barrett and sosa were clubhouse problems as well as on field problems; they had to go. jones, eyre, and izturis don't seem to be that way. if anyone's going to be DFA'd, though, it should be izturis. he's the most worthless player out of that ugly, ugly trio of bad baseball.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

but more expensive
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hear what you're saying but
you can't dismiss the fact that Zell isn't going to allow the team to eat future salary in trades. That effectively negates the possibility of moving him. Same goes for Eyre and, to a lesser extent, Izturis.

If we can't trade them or DFA them, they're here for the season. Zell boxed Hendry in and now we have 3 players we don't want wasting space on the bench. Championship teams aren't built that way.

Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 1, 2007 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have
no delusion that this team is a championship team and were those zell rumors ever proven? i know the sun sentinel reported it, but i didn't hear much more beyond that? i wouldn't be surprised, though, as this is a man who disposses the elderly via eminent domain laws to build strip malls and condos. i would DFA izturis and bring up cedeno. but i think you're right about having to live with jones and eyre because in the financial ramifications on the impending sale of the team.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

From your lips
to Zell's ears. BTW, I doubt that Hendry or the Trib would acknowledge Zell's fingerprints on the Jones deal. They're the ones that promised us it would never happen.
Josh Kroeger. Remember the name. Stay tuned for the fame.

by tharr on Jul 1, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups
are they up yet?
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 1, 2007 11:58 AM CDT reply actions  

lineups
are here: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/gameTrax?gameId=270701116
  1. A Soriano, LF  
  2. R Theriot, SS  
  3. D Lee, 1B  
  4. A Ramirez,  
  5. M DeRosa, RF  
  6. M Fontenot,
  7. A Pagan, CF  
  8. K Hill, C  
  9. J Marquis, P
brew crew:
  1. C Hart, RF  
  2. J Hardy, SS  
  3. R Braun, 3B  
  4. P Fielder, 1B  
  5. B Hall, CF  
  6. J Estrada, C  
  7. G Jenkins, LF  
  8. R Weeks, 2B  
  9. D Bush, P
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't like it
Fontenot has been hitting great in the 2 hole. Why move him?
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

i wondered about that
myself. i think it's due to the fact that bush is getting pounded by righties this year (.319 BAA vs. RH), so lou wanted to load up the top of the lineup with righties to try and jump on bush early. that's the only rhyme or reason i can see to moving fontenot down, because, as you've noted, he's hitting the cover off the ball in the two hole. also, the bottom of the cubs lineup has become auto-out city. if fonty can hit down there, it might pay off in the late innings...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Perhaps they want to give Fontenot
a chance to hit in a position where he will get more RBI oppurtunities and see what he can do?  

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree
we have been playing our best baseball and our lineup seems to be scoring most runs with fontenot sandwiched between soriano and lee at the 2 spot. why mess with that? i dont care how bad bush is against lefties. dont try and fix it if its not broken to begin with.

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

and i guess
with floyd on the bench today it gives a little more pop to the bottom of the order

by anormal on Jul 1, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

A win today would be great....
but even with a loss, a 5-1 road trip against two very bad teams would put the Cubs at 44-42 at the break.  If they can focus on being two or three games above .500 and 7 games or less out of first place at the break, they have a fighting chance in the second half.  And after the way the team was playing at the beginning of June, I am amazed that I am saying that.  
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Jul 1, 2007 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Pissburgh
isn't THAT bad.  They're only like 10 games below .500.

by WartburgCub on Jul 1, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

lineups
from NSBB -

A. Soriano lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
R. Theriot ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
D. Lee 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340
A. Ramirez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
M. DeRosa rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .284
M. Fontenot 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400
A. Pagan cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280
K. Hill c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .186
J. Marquis p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

pie
sitting a lot lately, might as well send him to AAA

by CZ38 on Jul 1, 2007 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Performance
Of God Bless America and the Star Spangled Banner.  I like the Sunday theatrics.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Totally agree
Almost heavenly. Very well done.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Playyy balllll
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

froemming
is the possible exception to the rule that black is a slimming color
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm expecting a clean game today
I see the Cubs winning this one by playing solid baseball.

I see Theroit have a good day, along with Soriano.

Hopefully Jason M. gives us a good game.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Bruce Froemming
in a Cubs hat.  The Apocalypse is nigh.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Blue is calling a low strike
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

1-2-3 Inning
How about a 1-2-3 first inning for once??

by GoCubsGo! on Jul 1, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

good sign
Marquis getting ground balls.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh God
Please say JM is okay....
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

hey
they didnt score . . .

by CZ38 on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow!
Great inning by Marquis, great play.  HOpe he is okay!

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

nice to finally get out of the first inning
without heavy damage. hope marquis is ok.

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Groundballs
this is a good sign...
I hope he's ok or Froemming putting on the Cubs hat before the game could be  the new curse!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's bat around....
Marquis needs some time!
Carlos Zambrano will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Broken bat to the head
Grounder back to the box and he caught a piece of the bat...Ran right back to the clubhouse...Seemed ok though
Carlos Zambrano will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Broken bat hit him in the face
As he made a great play.  Seems to be okay...

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 1, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barrell of a broken bat came flying back at him
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

crap
did braun's bat break or did it slip out of his hands?

marquis did not look good heading to the dugout.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

looks like it
might have caught him on the cheek near the eye
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

The bat
broke. Marquis is back in the dugout. Looks to be ok. He has some scratches on his face.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

For those who are interested
Oakland is at Yankee Stadium, up 8-2.  Go A's!
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

theriot
proving lou right!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like Jason's okay
Theriot with a double. Cool
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

After that.....
....there should no more shit about questioning the toughness of Jason Marquis.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go DLee
Go the other way...
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW
good to hear Len and Bob today after yesterday.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

oh hell yes
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice
piece of hitting by d-lee!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah,
interesting what Bob said about D Lee, huh?

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That wouldn't surprise me.
It was good to hear them talk about D Lee though.
He's a guy you want in your lineup everyday. Whether he is struggling or not.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

with ramirez coming up
I think that's the right move. But I'd like to see Lee try to steal and take away the DP.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank God for no Wavin Wendell...
First and third on a short hit to center for DLee
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Am Ram!!!!!
drive them in AR
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

2-0 Cubs
Nice job
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

ALRIGHT!!!
good to get on the board first today

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Aramis!
He'd better make the All-Star team.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope he doesn't
think it'd be good for him to sit and rest for a few days.
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

interesting thought
I just think he deserves to be named.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope he makes it
Then politely declines the invitation.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I retract my statement
and hope that is what happens as well
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know
the way rammy dives across the plate, i'm surprised more guys don't go up an in on him AND RAMMY WITH A BIG HIT!!!!!!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Quade
Sends Lee...

2-0!

Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep them coming!!!!
Keep the pressure on.
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Jul 1, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

should've
plated more runs. that was a filthy changeup to derosa, though.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

He looked clueless....
...on every swing for whatever reason.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

brenly
weas saying that bush almost never throws his change or his cut fasball to righties and he threw both to derosa, who was obviously looking for fastball
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

In other MLB news...
Seattle manager Mike Hargrove resigns...
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

why?
he didn't trade for sexson and sign beltre to an egregious contract....
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stunner
The Mariners are much improved this season.  He certainly wasn't forced out because of performance.

Something is likely to come out that happened with Hargrove, either personally or professionally.  I don't buy this "my passion has faded" stuff.  Your passion doesn't fade in a pennant race.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

marquis
looks unfazed. nice.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

1-2-3 baby...
Way to go Marquis, now get your bat ready...
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

and he's working
really quick, too.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn my face hurts
.... let's get the hell out of here.

Maybe that's the secret with Marquis. Hit him in the face with a bat every game.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't forget they have a 2.5 hour plane flight
This afternoon.  Maybe he just wants to get into D.C. with enough time to get a nice late dinner somewhere.
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Len and Bob
But do we really need to keep cutting footage to go to the dad playing catch?
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Dad
almost got beaned in the balls LOL

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha ha
prince buckner!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

That Zambrano Zydeco advertisement
is funny.  A giant Zambrano head staring down all the batters
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

is fontenot
playing 1b for the brewers today

by CZ38 on Jul 1, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

marquis was looking to
pay braun back with that swing
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Petrick's back
And yesterday, we were talking about Petrick coming back because of an injury.  We're smarter than we think, sometimes.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

that looked intentional!
right, Jim Wolf?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 1:51 PM CDT reply actions  

wolf
can only read ted lilly's mind.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was a horrible swing by the Fonz
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
but len and bob were saying the first time through the lineup, batters hit .300+ against bush, second time through, they hit .198, and thrid time through, almost .400, so bush may  cruise for an inning or so.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was
a perfect pitch. right through the hole in jenkins' swing.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

god...
..umps aren't calling the low strike apparently..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was calling the
low strike in the second. the sickness of froemming has infected his whole crew...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

ump's
not calling any strikes apparently
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marquis
Had a bid "reach inside" moment after getting hit with that bat.    He knows that he had to stay in for the team.  He looks more confident (despite the walk).

by coral on Jul 1, 2007 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

is it just me..or Corey Hart
just doesn't look like a ball player..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis...
has less pitches through 3 than Marshall had through 2/3 IP yesterday..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

think the
cubs got a break there. no appeal even. wow.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

We got a break
He should have at least asked for help. No complaints here though.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 1, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

THERIOT!
Just laced that one!

LEE laced that one too!! SAFE!!

SO MANY THINGS GOING ON I CAN'T MAKE ONE POST!!

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

yes!!!! Theriot!! scores
way to go Lee!! Bang Bang play..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

theriot!
very nice hitting. DERREK!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

wooooooow
that was close. good hitting fellas

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Watching on Gameday
Did Riots ball almost go out?

by El Borto on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

no not even remotely close
it was a line drive down the line

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday
sometimes makes balls look like they were caught at the fence

by El Borto on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

No
It was a line drive into the corner.  I don't think it ever got more than ten feet off the ground.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

wtf
was that little dance estrada did while he was arguing?

BTW, theriot was out, methinks.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.
I don't think Theriot could've been more out. Shades of Hundley in '69 -- surely this has sparked the downfall of the Brewers.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Dropped!!!
lol how do you like that Braun!!!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

BAAAHAAA HE DROPPED IT!!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

man oh man
caught another break on that fly ball

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't tell anybody
but I've got a feeling this is our day.

by andysilv on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

ha ha ha
at this rate , the brewers will have as many errors today as they did runs yeasterday
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

WHOA!!
Dropped it!!!! Unbelievable!

That was a whole game's worth of action in about two minutes.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Dropped pop out 5 feet to the right of home plate
E-5
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

gotta keep the runs coming
and take advantage of this situation. cmon derosa

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

derosa
has looked lost at the plate all day!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRosa..
is not swinging well..lets see

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez
Why does just stand there and watch??  He should been running at the crack of the bat.  He could have been at 2nd.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 1, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
he shouldn't have been watching, but he couldn't run to second because Derrek Lee was there, and you can't count on Lee being able to advance in that situation.

If he'd have hustled, he still would have had to stop at first.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

It looks like
we got  a bad call, but I will say the umpire had a better view than the camera angles we got.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

4-0!!
how do you like your Brewers? Fried or baked?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

4-0!
Yay DeRosa!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

nice knock by derosa
after looking real bad
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

way to go mark
make up for the first at-bat

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo!
4-0 Cubs! Big RISP hit for the megautility man.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

do you have fonty swing away or sacrifice ?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

forget i asked
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you
ask Barry Bonds to sacrifice?  Do you ask Albert Pujols to sacrifice?  

No.  And you don't ask Mike Fontenot to sacrifice.

by Josh Timmers on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

dude
you are way out over your skis. bonds and pujols are the greatest hitters in baseball right now. fontenot has a LOOOOOONG way to go to reach that level.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

im pretty sure
he was being sarcastic

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOOOSHHH
Right over your head for that one.
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
that's me, the big dummy.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually...
...Mike Fontenot IS one of the greatest hitters in baseball right now, for a short enough definition of the word now. Everyone knows it's a flash in the pan, but it's true.

And if "right now" you mean "this season," Maglio Ordonez would like words with you. And if you mean "the last decade or so" -- or pretty much ANY definition of the word -- there's this guy Alex Rodriguez you may have heard of?

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

fine hammer
me on particulars. if you'll notice the only two name used in the comment i referenced were bonds and pujols, so that's what i went with. i guess it's a sign the cubs are doing well that the MB traffic is mainly concerned with undergraduate pile-on rather than the game.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a feelings that Fontenot's
gonna have a rough day(hitting) today
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Dang it
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

bush is
all over the place fonty's gotta be patient here
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Reds are coming...
8-6 now against the Cards in the bottom of the 5th...
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

swung at ball 3
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

righties killing
bush today. why's pagan going lefty?
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Singing the praises of DeRosa
Dude has just been all over the place for the Cubs. Sure his offensive stats don't look sexy, but defensively he has played every position save for catcher and pitcher (yet), and he brings men home. Quietly one of the most important players on the roster.

by bloomerang on Jul 1, 2007 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Bingo...
DeRosa is like having another two players on the team...
Rich Hill will win a Cy Young before Prior and Wood...

by HoHoKam on Jul 1, 2007 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
well .286, 7 Hr, 43 RBI are pretty good!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot and now Pagan down 0-2 quickly
they might be pressing a bit trying to break this game wide open.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit!
plate these runs!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Pagan moves the runners over.
2nd and 3rd 2 outs..
Big RBI chance for K.Hill

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

almost
a homerun, but to short..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

dammmmmmmmn
just missed that. sure could use all the runs we can get

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Dang...
K.Hill just missed hitting one out of the park...

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Ouch
Not a hitter's wind today -- otherwise this game would be a laugher right now.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Four more runs overall..
... than the Brewers have. C'mon Marquis....
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

you're telling me
craig counsell can get one out and k. hill can't!
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Settle down, boys
We need runs, not home runs. True a home run could put things a little more out of reach, but the small ball has done well so far today. We need a nice quick 4th from The Marquis de Jason.

by bloomerang on Jul 1, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Well
Not gonna be a no-hitter for Marquis. Let's hope he can keep this inning from getting rough.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Atleast he made it to the fourth inning...
More then can be said about our last two starters...
Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jul 1, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

god damnit
here we go again

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions  

what a cheap ass
hit.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit..
this is not going to be a quick inning after all for marquis..a double play would look good

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Luv to see
Fielder hit into a double play and see if he cares to put that sarcastic smirk on his face

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

woooooooooooow
that was scary

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

fielder
looks like ronny turiaf

by CZ38 on Jul 1, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Oooohhh boy.
Record that one as a PO by the wind.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

whew
he got under that juuuuust a bit
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Marqui
is very lucky.  That was a big fat ball of cheese right over the center of the plate.

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

True...
if it was hit with the same power to either left or right..it was a sure goner

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

very, very nice DP
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

NICE DP!
"He's overmanaging me, just in case you guys want to hear that. Lou overmanaged Ozzie today..." - Ozzie Guillen

by NittanyCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

YEEEEEEEAH
wow good work to get out of that. some really hard hit balls for outs but thats baseball

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

THERIOT'S GOT IT!
6-4-3! A Double Play!

That was the kind of inning that got out of hand the last couple of games.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

wooohoooo
double play baby!
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 1, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

That was really funny.
If it was Scott Eyre doing it he wouldn't have got a chuckle out of me.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't mind hearing
Theriot-Fontenot-Lee for a long time

by El Borto on Jul 1, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

id rather hear rodriguez to fontenot to lee
for a reallly long time
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 1, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

47 Pitches for Marquis
He's looking good so far--stretch it out some more and we save the bullpen.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

The results
have been excellent so far.  He's getting the ball up, though, and that's when he gets shelled.  And boy, can he get shelled.  Last year, the Cards gave up on him and didn't take him with them to the playoffs.

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bush ..challenges Marquis on 3.
straight fast balls..and marquis obiliges..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone needs to tell soriano
to cut down the elevation..and send him the fielder FO as a reference

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!!
This one's in the bag folks.  Good guys win!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 1, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

if the brew-crew come back
You need to hang your head in shame for at least a month, because you will have been a jinx.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on now
this game is far from over

by CZ38 on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on, dude
don't even start this sarcastic charade again. you do it all the time and it's patronizing and rude.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh
Well, what't the point of sarcasm, on a message board where you can't hear or see the person being sarcastic?

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's kind of a subtle thing,
but every once in a while you can catch it.

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess
But I only post during games on weekends, so I don't read enough to get the personalities. Honestly, I thought ronsanto10 was just a f-ing moron.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well,
I am not saying he's NOT a moron, but I like some of his posts.

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

gotcha
Actually, I think more of his intelligence now that he's been ID'd as sarcastic.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good one, dude
Sarcasm is the spice of many a message board.

by BlueSox on Jul 1, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-0, Marquis cruising....
we WILL win!!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Jul 1, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielder
is fat. His jiggling is hypnotic, especially when they show his swings in slow motion. Plus it is nice to see a man with a good relationship with his father. So rare these days.

by bloomerang on Jul 1, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I was at Friday's game...
...in a section with a bunch of Brewers fans. And after the Cliff Floyd infield sacrifice, they were bitching about how the Brewers didn't even try to make a play at home (because the risk of throwing the ball away didn't eclipse the chance of nailing Lee, who was pretty much home when Fielder got Floyd). One of them said, "If I was him I would have run down to the runner instead of just waiting for him to come to me!"

I turned and said, "And you expect Prince Fielder to run how?"

This bought a moment of silence, a bunch of laughs all around and the classic response: "Well I would have waddled towards home, at least!"

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 1, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes
Pagan can really hurt himself doing that.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

No doubt...
someone needs to remind him that there is brick under that ivy.

by soonerbered on Jul 1, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job!
Way to hold Jenkins at 3rd with the double-feint to 1st.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Marquis...
its the pitcher thats at the plate..not bonds..throw those strikes

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

K!!!!
Cubs neutralize a big, big hit.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions  

man, marquis
is living on the edge the last couple innings. might want to pad this lead a bit.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep the first pitch strikes coming
and keep the ball down and we'll be OK with this wind.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

5th Inning HR coming!
I since a HR from a Cubbie in the bottom of the 5th.

by GoCubsGo! on Jul 1, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

first you gotta spell sense right lol
but that would be nice.
Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I must say
The Marquis has been effective today at getting himself out of jams. Truth is, Pagan should have had that fly ball (he is a major league baseball player and should be held to high standards), but The M de J has gotten himself out of trouble. Considering he needs to throw a complete game today, I hope his arm (and face) are feeling ok after 5.

by bloomerang on Jul 1, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

cubs making good contact,
but right at people...
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

The wind.....
....has held back homers for Fielder, Lee and Soriano. Just as well since Marquis keeps flirting with trouble the last couple of innings.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't hold up that one.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Jul 1, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-1.
Marquis just served that one up...trying to get ahead in the count.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

spindly boy
really put a charge into that one. yikes. marquis needs to extricate head from hindquarters.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

getting out of the last inning
Looks pretty big now. The wind wasn't going to hold that one in.

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

this is danger time right now
hes getting alot of his pitches up and getting hit really hard

by bennyha on Jul 1, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

jason's
doing a good job of coming back
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

check
foxsports gametrax. they track the pitch counts
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha ha, Pippen is freakin horrific
"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW!
Pippen really blew that one.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Makes me
glad I missed it. That hurt my ears just now.
Men who whine are so unattractive. This place is full of them.

by sue369 on Jul 1, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

aaawoooo, aw, aw, awooooo
pippen had dogs howling for miles! that was pretty bad.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

they are taking a big swing
on marquis first pitch..

as I say that..inning over..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

how could anyone
come to Wrigley to sing the stretch without knowing the words?

by elgato on Jul 1, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

they
lay a copy of the lyrics on the desk in front of them anyway. that whole things has become a farce anyway. either pick a permanent singer, play a tape of harry, or cut it out altogether.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

66 Pitches for JM
Luckily that inning didn't get out of hand. He better sharpen up a bit if he wants to last more than 6+ IP.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

One run, six innings,,,,,
... first sign of trouble in the seventh get him out of there. The Cubs couldn't have realistically hoped for more.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jul 1, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

The bullpen is...
...so drastically spent, I think we have to dance with what brung us until the last possible moment.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 1, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
that's an unfortunate truth.
"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions