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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Tuesday 7/24, 7:10 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 772 comments

Seems like forever since the Cubs have played, doesn't it? Well, it's only about 48 hours, but coming off two straight losses, I know I am, most of you are, and I'm sure the players are, ready to take it to the Cardinals tonight. The two teams haven't met since April 28, an 8-1 Cubs win in which Carlos Zambrano threw seven innings of one-run ball. It was also the last day of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock's life.

Despite the two losses to the Diamondbacks, the Cubs are still 29-15 since June 2 -- the second-best record in baseball since that date (one game behind the Tigers, 28-14, and, surprisingly, only 1/2 game better than the Yankees, 29-16).

Ronny Cedeno is supposed to be recalled for tonight's game, but as of this writing, there are no changes to the active roster list. Jake Fox may be the odd man out, according to tharr's diary this morning, but it could also be Scott Moore.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Carlos Zambrano
 C. Zambrano
Cubs		 vs. Kip Wells
 K. Wells
Cardinals
12-7 W-L 4-12
3.69 ERA 5.75
117 SO 76
59 BB 50
17 HR 12
vs. StL -- vs. Cubs
Z has handled the Cardinals quite well in his career; 6-4, 2.43 in 17 appearances (16 starts). The last time he lost to them was more than three years ago, on July 19, 2004. Z has been hot, and as the acknowledged "ace" of the staff, it's time for him to step up and be the "stopper", in other words, to stop this baby losing streak in its tracks.

I hate to do this because at times, when the Cubs face pitchers with records as bad as Kip Wells' record is, they seem unable to handle them. But in this case, I'm going to go ahead, because Kip Wells is ... just ... plain ... bad. Although he is 3-3, 3.06 in 14 lifetime starts vs. the Cubs, he has also lost games to them like this one, which is also the last time he faced the Cubs.

Some current Cubs have hit him hard: Jacque Jones (8-for-19, .421/.500/.789, 2 HR); Aramis Ramirez (4-for 13, .308/.357/.615), and Alfonso Soriano (6-for-8, 2 doubles, 2 HR). Wells did throw well in his last start vs. the Marlins on July 18, but that's the first time since April that his ERA has been lower than 5.92.

Today's another cable-only day; CSN in Chicago, FSN in St. Louis, and the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

And just in case you want to keep track, MLB.com Gameday for the Reds/Brewers game.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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I figured it'd be Moore.
Fox hits righthanded and can catch. Moore plays 1B and 3B and hits lefthanded. We need more RH hitters on the bench.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 24, 2007 4:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good
Didn't Cedeno put up a sick line against the red birds last season? I seem to remember liking him for some reason.

by morgane on Jul 24, 2007 4:21 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Isn't DLee back tonight?
Oh, I forgot, he was hurting this team anyway.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Jul 24, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't tell
if you're serious or not.

by morgane on Jul 24, 2007 4:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry,
I am currently dripping with sarcasm.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Jul 24, 2007 4:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I won't get to
see all of the game. Pitch a good game tonight Z. Hope Derrek comes out and gets a home run or two.

GO CUBS!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Jul 24, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Welcome back Mr. Lee!
Let's start a new streak tonight.

Go Little Bears!

"And Cubs fans: Play nice or go home." - Jeff Sackmann

by ilovepie on Jul 24, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GO CUBS GO!! GO CUBS GO!!!
Hopefully we get back on the winning track tonight.
Hope you didn't jinx us with all your Kip Wells talk Al =)

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 24, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just in case
Wells is a good pitcher he should have a good day today.

by NIUcubbie on Jul 24, 2007 4:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He

certainly won't walk anyone or give up 3-run homers.

by salparadise23 on Jul 24, 2007 4:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And he definately won't be pulled
after only one inning for giving up nine runs!
There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Jul 24, 2007 4:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kip Wells is no push over:
Last Game:

DATE    OPP    RESULT    IP    H    R    ER    HR    BB    SO    GB    FB    PIT    BF    GSc    DEC    REL    ERA*
Jul. 18    @FLA    W 6-0    8.0    2    0    0    0    2    4    15    4    103    28    80    W(4-12)    -     5.75

He is a talented pitcher who has just been over worked on a bad team.

Also the Cubs seem to forget how to hit when facing any pitcher with an ERA over 5.00

For some reason I think this Game will be a one run game.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 5:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Talented" to his Mom
His best years were 2002 & 2003. 2003 he sported a 3.28 ERA in 176 innings.

I do not know where you get the "talented" from. He never achieved his billing with the White Sox, averages about 1.5:1 K to BB, a 9 year AVERAGE WHIP of 1.5 in 9 yrs...

In nine years he is carrying a 4.7+ERA, which is above league average.

This doesn't mean that he could pitch out of his skull and befuddle Cubs hitters, it just shows that what you say is a stretch about the talented Kip Wells.

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

by TheEman on Jul 24, 2007 5:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Games
like this are painful, when it seems like the pitching matchup is so lopsided that it seems like you can't lose, but always do. I think I'd feel better if Mateo was going against Carpenter for some reason. Or maybe Ryan OMalley. :)

Let's go Z!

by jazzypete on Jul 24, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

St. Louis
Going to Wed. and Thurs. games.  Can't wait to see the Cubs beat up on the hated Cards.  Looking forward to seeing the new stadium though.

by cubbyfan4ever on Jul 24, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cards
I really don't like their team, and haven't since the Cubbies gave them Lou Brock for Ernie Broglio :-) but I've been to their old stadium and it was very nice.  The city seemed pleasant also, although it's too homogeneous and boring for me so I couldn't live there.  The fans are actually good baseball fans, even knowledgeable.  They have pretty good sports announcers also.  Other than that, I hate them :-)

by zevkalman on Jul 24, 2007 4:36 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My apologies
for suggesting Fox might be sent down. I was merely quoting van Dyck. He's the same guy who just published that our starters are 2nd in the NL with a BA against of .312. Actually we're 1st with a .238.

I guess understanding the numbers isn't a job requirement for reporting the facts.

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

by tharr on Jul 24, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I cannot believe...
...THIS Cardinals team won the World Series only months ago.  Incredible.

Dan

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 24, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's not the same team
That team had Jeff Weaver on it.

by Josh77 on Jul 24, 2007 5:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL!
"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 24, 2007 5:17 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

guess who
is going to the game tontite....this guy

the new stadium is alright...im biased cuz i love wrigley but the new busch isnt bad...as for the announcers i despise them all radio and tv...but thats what i get for living in the stl region for the last four plus years....

GO CUBBIES

"fly ball...and that wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth" ~ H.Caray

by sniddlycubbie on Jul 24, 2007 5:05 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tough Choice on Gameday Audio
Let's say you choose to go with the Cubs game with the sound down on the TV but decide to listen to the Brew Crew/Reds game. Which feed do you listen to? The Uke or the Brennamans? I went with Marty and Thom last night and will most likely go with the Uke tonight.
"Hello again, everybody. It's a bee-yooo-tiful day for baseball."- Harry Caray

by TkGoUWGB on Jul 24, 2007 5:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hope...
that Hancock's family is faring well.

by coral on Jul 24, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.
Though, I was a little upset with them when they tried to sue the restaurant.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 24, 2007 5:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was disconcerning.....
it only goes to show how angry they were.  I bet they pinned a great deal of their hopes on their son.  So much committmet by them gone to waste.

by coral on Jul 24, 2007 5:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope Cedeno
is not starting tonight; I'm not trying to be rough on the guy, but while he's been raking in Iowa, so has Pie, and we've seen how his numbers translated to the big club. I hope Ronny is simply used as the back-up infielder.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Jul 24, 2007 5:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even backups...
... have to start sometime. If not tonight, you'll see him start on occasion. Presuming he's actually made adjustments at Iowa, this isn't a bad thing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 24, 2007 6:00 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would love to see Ronny C
Get back up here and play like a real Big Leaguer.
He's a really nice kid who I think often was too busy trying too hard to really think about what he was doing.

I also think Lou needs to use a soft hand with him.  From what I have heard this Kid is his own worst enemy.

I would agree.  Don't start him the first night he's up.  Let me work is way in really slowly.

Couple pitch hits, maybe a spot start next week.

I also think we need to let Fox play a few games in a row to find out if this kid can be the Right handed bat we need or if we need to trade for one.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 6:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does anyone else think.....
Soriano has slumped a little since Pie was sent back down? He certainly perked up when Pie arrived.

by coral on Jul 24, 2007 6:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We can bring back Pie
But you have to trade JJ for a B+ prospect and the Cubs can't pay more than 30% of his salary.

Go find that team for us.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 6:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go check out....
the Cards site that Al mentioned
www.vivaelbirdos.com
Good stuff regarding moron fans that we should all heed.

by coral on Jul 24, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have a friend at the game
said that Big Z was hitting some bombs in BP take that for what its worth.

by NIUcubbie on Jul 24, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lineups, now this is more like it.
Cubs

Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Floyd RF
DeRosa 2B
Jones CF
Kendall C
Zambrano P

Cardinals

Kennedy 2B
Schumaker RF
Pujols 1B
Duncan LF
Edmonds CF
Rolen 3B
Miles SS
Molina C
Wells P

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jul 24, 2007 6:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's my favorite cubs lineup i think
we need to stay away from pujols and duncan. and rolen might be heating up. anyway, can't let pujols hit anything. walk him every time, if he starts hitting, they'll just ride him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 6:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Everything
that the guy said over at Viva El Birdos goes double for us too.  Let us all show some class during this series.  Hate the birdies, but hate them with some respect and class.

Oh, except for the not using capitals thing.  That's where we'll have to come to blows.

by Josh77 on Jul 24, 2007 6:27 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-0 Brewers
Could of been worse if not for the KG Jr Defense
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Griffey just pulled off another robbery in RF
That would have been an RBI double, likely.

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 6:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KG Jr makes another spectacular catch!
Another phenomenal catch by Junior.  How can we get that guy in our outfield and lineup?

by zevkalman on Jul 24, 2007 6:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gallardo
With him on the mound, it doesn't look good for a Brewer loss tonight.
Be sure to check out The View From The Bleachers - www.viewfromthebleachers.com

by viewfromthebleachers on Jul 24, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And just like that
He gives up a walk and base hit, runners on the corners...

...keep it up!!!

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 6:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Interesting
Sound quality is better than that on MLB Audio.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Jul 24, 2007 6:49 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know
Just heard a station ID - it's the local station in Terre Haute, IN - part of the "Cubs Radio Network."

I wouldn't count on it staying available all the time from one address - once MLB finds out about it.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Jul 24, 2007 7:04 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have been listening to it for weeks now
I posted the link here before, so far so good!

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 24, 2007 7:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Interesting...
According to the Reds broadcasters, the Brewers do not utilize advance scouts and instead rely on the TV broadcasts
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Please forward this
to Pat, Ron, Bob, and Len.  Corey Probest(sp) if you feel like it, too.

by Rev Gunia on Jul 24, 2007 6:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aahhhhh....it's a good day for baseball, ain't it?
Everything is ligned up right...
DLee's back, Z's pitchin' and I saw the highlights of Barrett gettin' tossed, fined and suspended for tonights SD game...hahahaha!

Life is grand...     :-)

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

10 min til game time
I dont know why but I am so pumped for this game

by NIUcubbie on Jul 24, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How bad are the St Louis FSN guys?
I'm watching on MLB.tv.  Should I just turn Pat and Ron on?  I usually hate splitting the video and audio, but if they are White Sox-esque......
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, I have to watch FSNMW because
I'm outside Chicago...
And I can't STAND Joe Buck tooth....argh...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't live in Iowa then....
we are in a blackout black hole....blacked out from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Stl, and Kansas City games which makes zero sense since it is at least more than 200 miles to any of those parks...baseball's blackout rules are so stupid...

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 7:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure where you live in Iowa,
but I got directv awhile ago and I am really glad I did.  I hardly ever miss a game (maybe those broadcast on WCIU). I am in Des Moines.  I switched to Directv after the whole Mediacom thing with Fox, but was tempted to do so anyways because it bothered me that my sister got Comcast Chicago in Iowa City with Mediacom and I did not here.  (Also, looking forward, with all of this Big Ten Network stuff, I am glad I already have dish)!!!

by lji001 on Jul 24, 2007 9:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have Dish
right now and we get CSN but we are switching to Direct TV next week so we can get the Big 10 channel.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Jul 24, 2007 10:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, insight blacks out a lot of the games.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Blackouts are just dumb....
they tend to discourage fans rather than force me to travel over 200+ miles to a ballpark....Selig is an idiot on this matter!!!!

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 7:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm getting the FSMW feed....
But I'm on the west coast
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-0 MIL
Jenkins ground rule double

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go Cubs Go!!!!!
This lineup looks really nice, lets get some 1st innings runs.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 24, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Cardinals gave me ten bucks today
I live in Missouri, and the state lottery has special $5 Cardinals lottery tickets where some of the prizes are tickets to games a wrigley.

I bought one today and didn't get Cubs tickets, but I did win 15 bucks.

I'm gonna use that money to buy a couple beers when i go to the Marquis-Looper game on Thursday.

by dudmatic on Jul 24, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4-0 MIL
Gallardo single

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's that for Belisle
Reds 'pen is already getting the call in the fourth inning.

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 7:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On the bright side
On the bright side would be nice to have their pen worn down a bit when the Cubs get there this weekend.
I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 7:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was too easy for Wells
Yeah, the Cubs need to show some patience...
They looked a little anxious after their day off.

Come on Z....

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sheets out
yet the Brew just keep rolling along.

BAstards.

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

by TheEman on Jul 24, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, rolling along
What, they lost three of their last four before tonight? What a roll.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 7:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5 pitches
Nice.

Way to make it as easy as possible for a stiff like Wells to coast for an inning.

Sheesh.

by scotteboy on Jul 24, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's not a good start when Sori takes
the most pitches in the inning.
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 7:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what a horrible start.
man, that pisses me off. that's spring cubs stuff.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

everytime pujols steps to the plate
my stomach becomes uneasy

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just walk him
make these other chumps beat you
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good start for Z
let's go boys.
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

got to be more patient
find a way to put pressure on wells; that's how you'll beat him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yikes
rami looks hurt

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In 1990
In 1990 when Bielecki was terrible there was a game when the first batter got on base by walk" so we said "There goes the perfect game" next batter a hit "There goes the no hitter and 100 to one next hitter there will go the shutout" sure enough next batter hit one that landed half an hour ago.
I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 7:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow
wells has gotten a few generous calls

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lets go JJ
base hit
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 24, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jones destroys the shutout!
1-0 CUBS!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ALRITE JACQUE
nice rip 1-0 Cubs

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, what a spark he could be
Love the fire in his belly, glad to see him gaining confidence. We need him.
"I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm pretty sure you don't either." -David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly

by hipster17 on Jul 24, 2007 7:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i agree
man its really nice to get him going

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Trade him?
Get nothing for him and he can still do that? No way

by louslovechild on Jul 24, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes!!!
Cubs lead 1-0
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Jul 24, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

To free up a roster spot?
He isnt hurting the team if he keeps hitting like he has for the last week.

Is it just me, or does Chris Duncan, and his brother for that matter, look like Chunk from the Goonies

by louslovechild on Jul 24, 2007 7:38 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gotta like the double clutch
made Floyd look faster :)

Nice hit JJ.

'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Len has said somewhere online
That the JJ to FLA deal might go down as one of the great trades to not happen. The way he's hitting these days, I'm definitely inclined to agree. What in the heck is JJ doing during the ASB to make him such a second-half player?
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Jul 24, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i think its his confidence
he had a few multi-hit games after the break and he seemed to really relax. its been noted here and other places before that he is a really sensitive guy and doesnt respond well to the booing. in an interview before sundays game he was telling len how he lost his confidence and began to doubt his abilities. but that all seems to be gone as his play continues to pick up. baseball is such an evil game on a guys mind and ego

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey ?
If steroids are banned, why not cortisone shots?
Cortisone is a steroid.  It enhances the player's performance despite an injury.

by coral on Jul 24, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe
If you get a doctor's prescription for injury purposes, it's okay

by vegascubsfan on Jul 24, 2007 7:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not deadly and not a Felony
Steroids, like any other narcotic, are a felony if not administered by a physician. Quite frankly, both  steroids and cortizone hurt you physically in the long run. Cortizone is a temporary answer.

by louslovechild on Jul 24, 2007 7:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That whole subject is about as grey as it gets
I firmly believe that carefully controlled steriod use would be good for baseball. It helps players heal and get back to playing their best.

Unfortunately any leeway in that area and we get back to the mis-use of the 80's and 90's.

'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 7:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cortisone is a "steroid"...
...which covers a wide variety of substances. Anabolic steroids are the ones used to build muscle mass, which is what people like Bonds and McGwire and Sosa are accused of using. Cortisone is a corticosteroid; its main usage is controlling inflamation; it doesn't build muscles at all. They're completely different.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 24, 2007 7:48 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Our first three batters this inning have names....
that end with the "O" sound.....feeling kinda Harry Karay with that observation...

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't see anything
hope he's okay and that we didn't trade him.
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 7:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats not good
derosa out

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nobody knows...
...and MLB Gameday lists it as a defensive replacement, not a injury substitution. He could still have tweaked something and the team could just be being cautious.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 24, 2007 7:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was temporary blindness...
...brought on by a migrane, if I recall correctly. I think it's a little more complex than that, but that's the gist.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 24, 2007 7:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If I were to guess
If I were to guess his migraine headache problem they talked about popped up.

He's also important enough in my opinion that even the slightest tweak take him out for the game if the trainer thinks there's even a slight chance of making it worse.

I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 7:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whats going on in Cincinatti?
My tracker is stuck in the bottom of the 4th
I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Geez.....Cedeno enteres the
game and the Cubs give up a double.  Granted, the ball wasn't hit anywhere near him.....but still....
Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Jul 24, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree... Pull Cedeno
Ha ha ha...
"The game is always healthier when the Cubs are good, and in a week they have made themselves a whole lot better."

by BillHoldenFan on Jul 24, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4-0 Brew Crew
even Prince hit a triple...what's going on in Milwaukee?  Why won't they just roll over already?

by cubbot on Jul 24, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Because they're good?
The Brewers are for real, folks. This is going to be a horse race.

At the same time, they did lose 3 of 4 coming into tonight's game.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 7:56 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they're really good
a dangerous offense
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd say
He is filling in nicely for Sheets
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jul 24, 2007 8:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Disagree!!!
We need a Barry Zito impressionist to fill in for sheets...
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Jul 24, 2007 8:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes this
is what we need, I was saying he is pitching well is all...
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Jul 24, 2007 8:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT...was a cool SO by Z...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO ONE have deRosa
story?
It is July, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Jul 24, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I give up a hit, I fall down, I get up.....
No problem....   :-)

Nice inning Z...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes, nice work z
that derosa thing is suspicious. surely, they're not trading him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Exhale
Good think the bottom their line up is as good as ours.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DeRosa
Anyone heard anything?

by cubsbak on Jul 24, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

boy, we look flat.
this is kip wells.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I warned you guys
He is a good pitcher who is starting to remember that he is a good pitcher.

And the Cubs are playing a guy with an ERA 5.00+

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:02 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Joe -
any rookie can look like Cy Young against the Cubs. I've seen it MANY times.

Kip Wells was NEVER much better than league average except for 2003. I proved it to you in the last thread.

It is possible he'll still LOSE 20 games.

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

by TheEman on Jul 24, 2007 8:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will bet you Wells will pitch over .500 ball the
rest of this season.

An his ERA will be under 5.00

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

man, i'd take that.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And here comes
The premature negativity.

Can't enjoy a good thing for long, can we?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 8:08 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So many questions about DeRosa...
Why don't somebody just make something up??
Make it juicy and worth reading though...   :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was training for cage fighting again
and someone stomped on his toes.  So he goes and bites this guys ear off, and Lou couldn't have him go out covered in blood so he decided to sit him.

Personally I think this would bring fear from the Cardinals into the game but what do I know :-/

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 24, 2007 8:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DeRosa fouled a pitch
off his ankle/leg.

Went for x-rays

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

by TheEman on Jul 24, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not good
But didn't he bat a whole inning before he was taken out?

Hopefully it's just a precaution.  A precaution I completely agree with (not that they ask me)

I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is that the good story made up?
Or is that for real?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jul 24, 2007 8:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If D ROSE Goes down
We are going to be in big trouble.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well, one thing's for sure...
we cannot afford to lose him.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DeRosa fouled a pitch
I heard he got pulled over and busted for DUI following behind Lohann this morning....

:-)

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't pitch to him
man, why?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BIG out
yikes... he can smack those.
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reds score: 4-1 MIL
Gallardo finally gives up a run.

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this just the kind of time
when rolen will hit a homerun. pitch him away.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rolen Kills the Cubs
I don't care if he's playing on one leg he's dangerous.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Edmonds looked totally overmatched
in 1st AB...so he walks him!!

Rolen also scuffling...Card blogger today saying these 2 guys both got old at the same time too quickly for St Loo...

doesn't mean they won't burn us or a few others before season (and careers) end of course...but lookin good if can get a few more runs!!

by writerinwrigley on Jul 24, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF??!!
FSMW just lost the feed and went to commercial in the middle of the inning!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well....Z is getting upset now....
which means this could become a meltdown....Miles got a hit last time....calm down Z....is this ump squeezing him?

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this sucks.
miles is gonna bloop one somewhere or get hit by a pitch or something.

how bout an easy fly ball z?

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:16 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

left hamstring tendinitis?
Ding ding ding ding!!!
You win - that's what the Cards announcers said about DeRosa
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

put him away z!!!!!!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this could become a meltdown
Nope...Z will get outta this...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

here comes the foul balls.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Z
Get your head back on straight

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I give a hit, I give up a walk, I fall down,
I get up, no problem....

Nice work Z...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wood in the game
Wood just entered the game in Peoria.

Doug Dascenzo is the manager of the Fort Wayne team.  I love Doug.

I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Throwing 90s
But wild.  Walked second batter on 5 pitches.  Got ground out from first batter.
I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks!
keep the updates on wood comin!
"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough

by cubbieblue on Jul 24, 2007 8:21 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My brother
My brother is at the game giving me play by play on his cellphone.

Just got out of the inning 1 walk, 12 pitches.

Big ovation flashbulbs popping when he took the mound.

I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope Ronny does well
I really think he could be the starter for this team if he could just hit well
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe
Maybe Cedeno will be the hitting version of Rich hill.  Took a few ups and down to make it.
I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:19 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's funny that cardinals fans think they
have a shot to sign zambrano. they never sign a pitcher for more than 3 years. they've got no shot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cedeno = mr. first pitch.
great numbers at aaa = nothing for us in the bigs.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kip Wells is apparently CY YOUNG!!!!
Naw, he just THINKS he is...
Very shortly here he's gonna start getting rocked and remember who he really is....
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The tards announcers are talking bad
about Z... imagine that. I wish mlb would let you watch the cubs broadcast...

by LT on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FSN Midwest just reported that DeRosa
was pulled for "hamstring tendonitis"
'07 Postseason: Bears, Bulls... Cubs?

by stelmodad on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on kendall, do something.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sigh
we need to be more patient

by AJ on Jul 24, 2007 8:23 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm not asking for much...
just show me something.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Granted there's two outs...
...but we have two guys on in front of one of our top power hitters. It's something.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 24, 2007 8:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, but kendall didn't do much
i suppose he hustled.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He stayed out of the double play...
...although I think that more credit for that goes to Jones than Kendall.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ooh is Buck annoying
If you have nothing to chat about your friggin' team, just talk about Zambrano all night.

I liked the game better when FSN Midwest lost audio and picture. This is one of those nights I'd rather take a mulligan if Chicago Comcast isn't featured on EI.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 24, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ooh is Buck annoying
Tell ME!

I've ALWAYS hated him...he's got one of those "gawd, I love to hear myself talk" attitudesa and thinks he knows everything...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aren't there tampering laws?
If Buck is talking about the Cardinals signing Zambrano is that tampering?

Randy Hundley got in trouble for talking about how much Todd hoped to become a Cub when he was doing games with Pat Hughes and that's his son!

In retrospect we wish MLB had prevented the Cubs from signing him.

I just want the Cubs to top the Bears NFC Title Game as my highlight of the year.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 24, 2007 8:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they'll never give him 5 years.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow
had to step away from the game for a few innings to take a phone call. looks like z got out of a sticky situation

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate Joe Buck.
Let me feel that throat.....As I wrap my hands around it.

by louslovechild on Jul 24, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate no announcer more than him
I don't listen to him much for baseball, but absolutely hate when I have to listen to him for football.  He needs to get the heck out of the spotlight.  I hate that guy.

by GoCubbies34 on Jul 24, 2007 8:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unfortunately,
after WGN tomorrow, it's back to these 2 for the finale on Thursday, says the indemand schedule.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

alright z. hurt them soriano.
this is where it's nice to have him in the leadoff spot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

z!!!
bat him 7th!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on soriano!!
 
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, he's slumping again.
call up pie.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:28 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Soriano is turning out useless
For $136 million, we deserve to get better.

by cubsnlinux on Jul 24, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, real useless...
{rolls eyes}
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Jul 24, 2007 8:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn
needed a hit by soriano there. bats are pretty quiet again so far tonight

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bats have gone to sleep
someone needs to jack one. man, even brenly's nervous.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sori in a mini-slump
at least I hope it's mini.

I think he's classic streak hitter will go through good and bad spells...not consistent like a Lee or DeRosa.

It would help if he were more selective but never has been...

Ken Holtzman had 6 shutouts in 69 time for us to get one tonight!!

by writerinwrigley on Jul 24, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this tight zone is a killer
loosen up ump.  what a catch by lee!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is Z getting squeezed?
Gameday is making it look that way

by louslovechild on Jul 24, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

strikezone sucks
but it sucks for both teams.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cincy...
needs to step it up and score some runs against the brewers.  

by AJ on Jul 24, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yes
dunn just hit a home run....score is 4-3 brewers

by AJ on Jul 24, 2007 8:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't let this get to pujols
no walks z!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

F'ing Kip Wells gets a hit....
he is really starting to irritate me....

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this team really needs another power bat
if their serious about winning the division this year because this lineup is doing nothing
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

aka
Griffey?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great news about Kerry W!!
but only 12 pitches?? Len K. just promised an update he's a little late...comcast is sending Luke S. to Peoria for report on its sports wrap.

by writerinwrigley on Jul 24, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

4-3 MIL
Dunn 2-run HR off Turnbow

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Turnbow gives up another hit
Three straight hits, after he looked dominant yesterday.

Yost pulled him already, though, after the third hit.

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 8:39 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Villanueva snuffs out the Reds' rally
Retires three straight hitters after coming in.

by NTNgod on Jul 24, 2007 8:48 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That ball was NOT out!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THAT FAT LITTLE BITCH
Fan screwed us.  ARam should've bitch slapped his ass!
MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can you expound on that ?
The game is blacked out for me, so I'm flying blind.

by scotteboy on Jul 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeezus....we are going to soon be behind...
cuz any moron with a name like Skip always kills us....oh that and some dunce named Kip

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damnit damnit damnit
siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fuck
this blows go figure

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What happened
Razzpunk cursed us...scroll up....it's all his fault!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I merely stated the obvious....
guys like that always come up and make stuff happen against us....

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:40 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

aww crap...
 
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Skip and Kip...why do we lose to such ...
freaking lame o's......well how we gonna comeback???

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well how we gonna comeback???
with a little POSITIVE thinking, perhaps?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:40 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is the game over already?
Gee, I thought it was the fifth inning.

Some of you guys are loony, you know that?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 8:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

a week ago, it wouldn't matter so much
but are offense is dead.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"are"....i'm just disgusted.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we need a power bat like Griffey or Dunn
hell I'd even take Nady..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2-1 relax
a lot of game laft. The Cubs bats will wake up. They've been getting people on and hitting Wells.

We'll get to him.

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

by Scott G F on Jul 24, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they seem completely lost to me.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I mean the guy's name is Kip
we gotta smoke him for that!
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So anyone that can actually see the game....
is the ump squeezing Z and if he is squeezing both pitchers why don't we be a bit more patient?

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we're not a patient club, that's why.
ump sucks. he's squeezing both pitchers.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this ump sucks
Gameday is calling alot of the balls strikes..
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This team is starting to regress
This is where Lou and a big trade might save this team.

by Joe on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guys...come on...
We're only down one run....top of the 6th coming.

You guys are talking like we're down by 10 in the top of the 9th...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe
How defeatist some of you seem to be.

You know what? It's the sixth inning, and it's a one-run deficit.

And you know something else? If they lose tonight, it isn't the end of the world.

There's plenty of baseball left this season.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay....but I still don't like letting....
some lame guy named Skip get a 2 run triple against our ace.....I mean come on...that is bad mojo to have that happen...

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that is bad mojo
Razz -
Nothing personal, but you continually being negative is bad mojo too...

Relax dude...

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

According to the radio Zambo is getting ....
really pissed.....where oh where have our bats gone????

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Big Z done?
97 pitches already through 5...

by vtcub on Jul 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i agree
he is struggling, but he only threw 80 pitches last start and he could throw around 120 pitches tonight

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good work by z to regroup
and get out of that with only 2 runs

by bennyha on Jul 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No more venting guys.....you are making the...
sunshine boys get all upset....come on Cubbies....

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about I don't talk to you and you don't ...
talk to me...I can tell I don't like you already...just ignore me and I will ignore you...have a nice day!

by razzpunk on Jul 24, 2007 8:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Deal!
I don't need the aggravation, anyway.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 24, 2007 8:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No more venting guys
Yeah...venting is supposed to be done by pounding on your wife...

On the blog, you gotta be all nice and s**t...
hehehe

"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's With The Mass Slump
It just scares you.  It seems when the Cubs slump, everyone slumps.  It isn't just a few players.

by garyscottrules on Jul 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Theriot singles!
there ya go, continue the rally Lee
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

be a good time for a walk.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

god damnit, you can't run on molina
we a bad decision. hit and run at least. what the hell was that.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jul 24, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep it was really dumb
At the very least it should have been a hit and run

by cubsnlinux on Jul 24, 2007 8:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was NOT OUT!!!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When did MLB
allow Donahy to umpire games?
Bring Back Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Jul 24, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bwahahaha!
That's why he resigned from the NBA - 'cuz the MLB hired him...   :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Jul 24, 2007 8:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs