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Class Is Now In Session, and Open Thread: Cubs vs. Phillies, Thursday 8/2, 1:20 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Recap/Game Thread


Photo by David Sameshima

Just as they did on July 2, 1967, the scoreboard operators at Wrigley Field moved the Cubs' flag to the top of the pole (in part, apparently, because they realized people weren't going to leave until they saw this!) indicating a move into first place (a tie, actually, percentage points ahead), to a loud ovation from the assembled 40,558, who had just witnessed an excruciatingly exciting Cubs win, 5-4 over the Phillies. I know, it's kind of hard to tell which flag is which, because there was absolutely no wind at the time the game ended. But trust me -- that is the Cub flag on top!

So, class, what have we learned over the past two months?

  • That teams that are nine games under .500 can indeed pull themselves back into contention. On June 2, the 22-31 Cubs were 7.5 games behind the Brewers. In fact, three weeks later they were a game worse, 8.5 games out.
  • That teams that start out the season roaring out of the gate (Milwaukee's 24-10 start) don't necessarily keep up that pace, or even "play .500 ball", as many like to do when postulating what a trailing team has to do to catch them. Since that hot start, the Brewers are 34-40, not even .500 over a two and a half month period.
  • Meanwhile, the Cubs are 35-18 since June 2, playing .660 ball over a stretch that's one game short of one-third of a full season. Can they keep it up for a longer sustained period? We do not know this, of course. But who would have guessed they'd even do it this long? The last time the Cubs were 35-18 over any 53-game stretch was July 21-September 12, 1984.
And so, the Cubs inhabit first place for the first time this late in the year since September 28, 2003, the last day of that magical regular season, and are eight games over .500 for the first time since the last day of the not-so-magical 2004 season.

Those in attendance last night saw a wild, wacky and long (three hours, thirty-five minutes, the longest nine-inning game of the season, which began with a throwing error by Rich Hill, leading to an unearned Phillie run, and with everyone in the ballpark on his or her feet, ended with Brett Myers' second wild pitch of the ninth inning, scoring Matt Murton with the winning run.

One thing that became clear as the evening went on -- a tense, tight game like this, punctuated by cheering at inappropriate times (each time the scoreboard operators posted the Mets going ahead of the Brewers, and again when they posted the 8-5 final score, something that usually only happens during Bears games, eliminates virtually all the "drunken idiot" behavior in the bleachers. Every single person was into every single pitch in the last couple of innings, when the Cubs loaded the bases in the 8th and could not score, when Jacque Jones made a great diving catch to start the ninth, then when Ryan Dempster loaded the bases with Phillies and got out of it with a ground ball, and then as Murton's ball popped out of Jayson Werth's glove to lead off the ninth -- every play felt tenser and tenser. Even Cubs security guards stopped and watched the action, as there wasn't any need at those moments for security, since everyone was really living and dying with every pitch.

It was the first time I'd felt a playoff atmosphere for a regular season game at Wrigley Field since the amazing Cardinal series in the first week of September, 2003. And here, we're only in August. It's going to be a heck of a ride the next two months.

Four nice guys from Philadelphia, several wearing Chase Utley T-shirts or jerseys, sat with us last night -- they were insistent that Utley's the "best all-around player in baseball", and there's a good argument that before his injury, he might have been going in that direction. Just as we do for ball-and-strike calls that appear to go against the Cubs, they were agonizingly moaning about calls that went against their team. When we pointed out the plasma screen in the rooftop club across the street, they spent quite a bit of time, as we did, turning around to look at the results of close plays.

I really enjoy sharing a ballgame with passionate and intelligent fans of the opposing team, which these guys were. You can learn a lot about the other team from people who are as into it as we are about the Cubs. I gave them all BCB cards, so if you guys are here, welcome! And as I told one of them as he was leaving, "Go beat those Brewers this weekend!"

We are happy this morning, but there is still much baseball, much excitement, and, we hope, many more victories to come. Onward and let's win this series this afternoon.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
 S. Marshall
Cubs		 vs. Kyle Lohse
 K. Lohse
Phillies
5-4 W-L 6-12
3.10 ERA 4.58
48 SO 80
22 BB 33
6 HR 16
vs. Phi -- vs. Cubs
Sean Marshall has been consistent all season since his recall and activation on May 23 -- he's had only one really bad start among his twelve, and since the All-Star break he has allowed only four runs in 18 IP (2.00 ERA). He faced the Phillies last September 18 and pitched poorly but the Cubs won the game anyway. Jose Hernandez, who's no longer with Philadelphia, hit a grand slam off Marshall.

Kyle Lohse, once in the Cub farm system (he was traded to Minnesota in the Rick Aguilera deal on May 21, 1999), was acquired by the Phillies at the trading deadline. He's already faced the Cubs twice this season, most impressively on April 15 at Wrigley Field, throwing 8 innings of shutout ball and striking out twelve. But these Cubs aren't those Cubs; Alfonso Soriano is 11-for-27 (.407) lifetime vs. Lohse with 2 HR, Mark DeRosa is .545/.615/.818 (6-for-11, 1 HR), and Lohse has never retired Aramis Ramirez (5-for-5, two doubles, a HR, 3 RBI, and probably the reason Aramis sat last night except to pinch-hit, and he seemed to not want to even be out there, swinging at the first pitch he saw, so he could play today's day game).

Today's game is on WGN and at the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Mets/Brewers game

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Great recap Al!
I got goosebumps while reading your recap!  This is certainly the next best thing to being at the game.  Thanks!

Let's go Cubs!

by pollymerase on Aug 2, 2007 9:06 AM CDT reply actions  

If you right click...
and click view image you can defiantly tell the blue flag is on top.
First place feels good...now let's widen the lead.

by gocubs40 on Aug 2, 2007 9:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Or you COULD just...
...make it your desktop background. <G>
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

Keep it coming.
This is so much more fun than last year.

I think I sleep better every night the W flies.

by N Oakley on Aug 2, 2007 9:07 AM CDT reply actions  

I say "First place Chicago Cubs"
and I get this goofy little grin on my face. It's a wonderful thing. Hopefully I can do this the rest of the summer.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 9:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Give Eyre some love
He was very impressive last night.  It appears he may have turned a corner.
Check out Road To Wrigley, my NEW Cubs Minor League System website: Road To Wrigley

by jonpyardi on Aug 2, 2007 9:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Good point.
Yes, he did. Wouldn't that be great if he could throw again as he did last year?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

Another key to the trade deadline...
is Eyre.  One of the things people were clamoring for was a LH reliever.  Well, if Eyre can pitch like he had the last couple of years as opposed to the first few months this year, we'd have our LH reliever.

Eyre and Wood are big X-factors down the stretch.  If Eyre regains his form and Wood stays healthy and effective, that's a HUGE boost to the back of the bullpen.

Granted, those are big "ifs" but they should be up for discussion.  Especially considering that Eyre hasn't allowed a run in his last 7 outings, and that Wood is due to join the team this weekend.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

EYRE - OHMAN
Hey kids, Eyre and Ohman only gave up a total of 1 run in July...NOTE:  Ohman's only July run was Bonds strike zone pinched HR

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Aug 2, 2007 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

good stat
I was hating these guys for a while.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice to see you hanging with other fans, Al
Just so long as they aren't Cardinal fans.

BETTER DEAD THAN RED!

But guys, Pinella is right. We have to take it slow.

First place is wonderful. I'm going to have a great time with the Cardinal jerks in my office today (especially after they got whacked by the Pittsburgh Matt Morrises.)

But even if we lose today and the Brewers win, and the flags have to be changed again, that doesn't mean we need to burn the place down.

Still a long way to go. The division lead and the wild card lead could change hands six or seven times yet.

by lancaster99 on Aug 2, 2007 9:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Wood is
Ready to come back Friday... Can't wait to see the ovation that guy's going to get!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 9:21 AM CDT reply actions  

It does appear...
... at this writing, that Wood will be activated tomorrow, rather than today.

He was shagging balls in the OF during BP yesterday.

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

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

That joint is gonna be shaking
when 34 steps on the mound. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

What a weekend coming up - 1st place Cubs, Phillies going to Milwaukee, the Muts in town, Glavine going for #300 on a national game Sunday night - wow.

"Alou spelled backwards is Uola!"

by lostinthevines on Aug 2, 2007 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry to be a contrarian
As I posted late last night, I'd like to see Wood and Prior stay as far away from this team as possible.

Bad karma, bad memories. These two will never pitch consistently and successfully in MLB again.

Baseball is a business -- and so far, those indivduals have turned out to be bad business deals, money that could have gone to healthy, uniformed actually playing players.

Move on, people, please.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

As I've said before
Wood deserves this final shot. You want to talk bad business? How about Kerry Wood leaving millions of dollars on the table to sign a one year, $1.75 mil contract with the Cubs? This guy has always been loyal to Chicago. I can't wait to see him return and get one last chance. His ovation will be extraordinary, and rightly so.
For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.

by HoffPowahhh on Aug 2, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Re: Move on, people, please.
uhmm, no.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Phillie Fan
I sit is section 434 and there was this phillie fan screaming, "Cubs Suck!" on Tuesday night. He would stand wave his arms around turn to face the crowd and yell. He did this for about three innings as we were returning his insults. It was actually all in good fun until he wouldn't sit down, people were getting very upset that he was in there way. The girl sitting next to him took his Phillie hat and told him to sit down, he proceeded to give here the double finger. The hat went over the railing into the lower deck the whole section erupted into cheers and the drunken Phillie fan was finally told to sit by security, after his refusal he was ejected. My first time witnessing an ejection at Wrigley and I go to at least 25 games a year.
"Harlem Furniture......You'll like our style!"

by Imtrejo on Aug 2, 2007 9:21 AM CDT reply actions  

The funny thing here is...
...the Phillies are a game and a half back of the Cubs right now.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

I sure hope
the "girl sitting next to him" wasn't, actually, just a young girl.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Aug 2, 2007 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

I would say early twenties....
n/t
"Harlem Furniture......You'll like our style!"

by Imtrejo on Aug 2, 2007 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Rich Hill
He really needs to get it together. His strikeouts of Howard and Rowand shows that he's got great stuff.

But when something bad happens (by his fault or otherwise), he looks like a kid whose been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

At 27(?), he should have enough confidence in his stuff to simply concentrate on the batter in the box. Potential meltdowns can shake the confidence of the team. He simply needs to believe in himslef more. That, or have the catcher go out after every pitch and tell him how great he is.

by SouthsideCub on Aug 2, 2007 9:23 AM CDT reply actions  

Mets...
Now that the Cubs are in charge of their own destiny, we don't need help from the Mets.  I HATE THE METS. Remember 2004? The Diaz homer? I hope the Brew Crew crushes them today.  We can take care of the Mets ourselves this weekend.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 2, 2007 9:24 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, I hate the Mets too
But they can win today. As you said, we'll take care of them this weekend. It'd be nice to be a game ahead of the Brewers after today.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

I would really like...
...a nice, little 2-3 game cushion for the division lead. Then we can relax without each game having the potential to send us to second place.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Schizophrenic week
First I had to hope the Cardinals beat the Brewers now I have to hope the Mets beat the Brewers. I've taken to hoping the Brewers lose - not thinking about the opponent.

On top of that, I hope the Yankees keep pounding the Sox.

Oh, my head hurts........

Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.

by MetsSuck on Aug 2, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

The Yankees are sending flowers to...
Ozzie. Thanks to the White Sox the Yankees are only two games behind in the wild card race.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 2, 2007 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think this team is special ....
I hate to say this but I had a feeling a while ago & I know they haven't really accomplished anything yet.  But I was sitting at RFK watching the game with my wife (who is not much of a sports fan at all but she puts up with me nonetheless), telling her I thought that this team was going to be very special & was going to do what no Cubs team hs been able to do in a long time.  I just hope they keep on rolling.

by Basman on Aug 2, 2007 9:30 AM CDT reply actions  

It was a great game to be at
Even though I essentially had to buy two tickets to get in (I was supposed to have a ticket waiting at will-call from an alumni association, but they could not find it, and I couldn't get in touch with anyone in charge that could help figure out what happened to it).  So I just bought a single game ticket on the street at a deflated rate - it was already into the 2nd after trying in vain to figure out where my "real" ticket was - and met up with my friends.  

One of them is a Phillies fan - we had a great time going back and forth during the game, each of us trying to reverse jinx our own players by insulting them or predicting a bad result every at-bat.  

But the quality of the game itself was what got to me.  It has been a while since I've seen this at Wrigley - a tense, meaningful close game between two really good teams.  And staying to watch them change the flags was a great feeling.    

by SuperContext on Aug 2, 2007 9:32 AM CDT reply actions  

There were a lot of groans
about he lineup last night, especially the 5-8 spots.  Even Piniella sounded impatient on the pre-game, saying Murton really needed to start hitting, like, now.

All those guys at the bottom, including the 9-hole, wound up contributing to this win offensively.

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

by JohnM on Aug 2, 2007 9:35 AM CDT reply actions  

It was great to see Murton
have a good game.  I hope this will lead to some more playing time for him.

by jbgindy on Aug 2, 2007 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

Be careful what you wish for -
that guy's streakier than Frank the Tank
"Alou spelled backwards is Uola!"

by lostinthevines on Aug 2, 2007 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well then...
... no better time to start a streak than NOW.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lineup
I have to admit that I was skeptical about the last nights lineup and their ability to score runs.
I am so glad that I was proven wrong. I still would rather see Riot than Ronnie, but good teams find ways to win and that's what happened last night.
It is something special when every player on the roster can contribute. What a team!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta give
Ronnie credit for giving it his all last night.  He was out there putting a lot of effort in, something I don't feel like we always see from him.  A nice change, and hopefully it will keep up.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

I thought Murton followed by Cedeno would be a disaster.  It worked out last night!  Actually, I'm surprised Kendall hasn't moved up in the order.

by salparadise23 on Aug 2, 2007 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Speaking of Murton
I was most impressed with his hustle in the 9th. He hustled out of the box and continued on to second even after the ball appeared to be caught.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

Crazy line-up
Lou has to mix up the line-up against softball throwing lefty's..Cubs have lost only 10 games in last 35, 6 of those losses are against left handed starters.  After moving Sori to 5th, he had to mix it up somehow..I trust Lou, he knows his team

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Aug 2, 2007 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

1st post!!!
Well, actually, I posted last night, but it was lost in the euphoria of a BIG W!

Couple things:

1. Sounds like you experienced a diamond in the rough with those Phillies fans last night, Al.  I was at the May 12th debacle in Philly (12 run, rain delayed 7th inning...) and witnessed some pretty awful Philly fanatacism, including two (for lack of a better word) bitches that we actually witnessed conspiring to get a Cubs fan kicked out for simply cheering for the Cubs...and they succeeded!!! It was weird.  

That being said, out of control drunk assholes are pretty much the same in any ballpark (well, except for Yankee Stadium, where they are just ALL assholes).

2. I am a Cubs fan stuck in NYC, far away from Wrigley, where I long to be!  I am looking for a good bar to watch the upcoming Cubs/Mets series.  While I have found a handful of Bears bars (the best being Josie Woods Pub...love that place) I haven't really found any Cubs friendly bars.  I heard maybe "Standings" in the East Village?  

Any NYC Cubs fans out there?  Any tips?

by EliasTirade on Aug 2, 2007 9:39 AM CDT reply actions  

tips?
i'd say get out of new york... that will do wonders for you... :)

by bobby h on Aug 2, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

NYC Cubs
Well, the nice thing about this coming series is that you can see the Friday and Saturday games on SNY and the Sunday game on ESPN.  But, for all those other games not televised here, I do suggest "Standings."  Nice, knowledgeable people, good beers, lots of nice teevees.  There's even a Chicagoland native that works there (Sundays, I believe?).  I try and go as often as I can.

by Mr Snrub on Aug 2, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

actually...
Friday - WGN (which I get on my getto RCN cable in Queens!)

Saturday - National Fox

Sunday - ESPN

Feasibly, could watch all three games from my couch, but I like to get out once in a while!

Thanks for confirming "Standings."  Maybe I'll see you there!

by EliasTirade on Aug 2, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

WGN?!
I wish we got WGN in Manhattan.

by Mr Snrub on Aug 2, 2007 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

WGN
Is the ONLY reason to live in Queens.

by EliasTirade on Aug 2, 2007 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs in NYC
I also am a Cubs fan in NYC.  I've heard great things about Standings, too, though I haven't been there myself yet.  Apparently a pretty small place that has EI and is friendly to Red Sox and Cubs fans.

by John Q Freejazz on Aug 2, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

I am here
West Village. You can try the Red Sox sports bar ( I am blankng out on the name today) at West 4th & 7th ave. They will sometimes turn on the Cubs game in a corner TV if you ask
If you have a decontamination suite you might e mail me
( jrosner at kino dot com) and watch a game in in my tiny
hovel ( I have a DirecTV dish on the roof)

Off to Chicago tomorrow for Mets series

"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Aug 2, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Something that shouldn't go overlooked
is Soriano's 3 stolen bases last night.  To see him running that much and being that successful is very nice.  He seems to have been timid all year since his injury, but it's nice to have him stealing bases again.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 9:41 AM CDT reply actions  

I think
it will also help theriot and lee.
I think alot of pitches will lose some focus when he is on the basepath.
Also how nice will be in september, I think we can have some callups that will really help us out.  even if it just means using pie as a pinch runner and soto as a pinch hitter
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

More exciting than first place
is my sense that this team deserves to be there, is playing playoff quality ball, and clearly has the potential to 'go all the way'.

Has this been a great summer so far or what?

by JFCubFan on Aug 2, 2007 9:42 AM CDT reply actions  

I posted this in the game thread this morning
and I'll say it again. Jones is getting a pass on that missed fly ball the other day. His defense aside from that one play has been spectacular. Looks like Pie out there with a little more offense.

Article in the  Trib  about Jones. I really hope fans start to give him some support out there.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 9:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Agreed
Jones plays his butt off every game.  His defense has been very good in center and his bat is coming around (he hit .288 in July).  He's the best center fielder on the team and has been a key part of the Cubs surge.  There's no excuse for booing the guy.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

Who's your # 3
If the playoffs were to start now, who would be your 3rd starter, assuming Z and Lilly are 1,2?
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by viewfromthebleachers on Aug 2, 2007 9:56 AM CDT reply actions  

Sutcliffe
"Alou spelled backwards is Uola!"

by lostinthevines on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO
You know what? It's probably Marshall.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Definitely Marshall
And have Hill come out of the bullpen in long relief.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

As of now...
it would almost have to be Marshall.  He's been so consistent.  My only concern with Marshall is that he's averaging less than 6 innings per start.  I'd like to see him be able to go deeper in a start. On the other side, he's never had a huge workload before.  I'm hoping that fatigue doesn't set in down the stretch.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

If we get
Marshall in there, and Rich in the 'pen, that should do just fine.  Marshall can give at least 5, maybe 6 and has been consistent.  While you don't want your starters to go only 5, if you've got a starter in the 'pen who hasn't been that bad, you should be alright.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone notice..
Jacque Jones' hustle on the basepaths.
He hustles on every play even on easy outs.

by gocubs40 on Aug 2, 2007 9:57 AM CDT reply actions  

I did notice this
I've always liked Jones, he was a solid player last year and I think it may have been a mistake to banish him for a month or so. But I'm not in the club house so....
"Harlem Furniture......You'll like our style!"

by Imtrejo on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Jones and Hustle
What I've been most impressed with Jones is his ability to transform his game.  He does hustle on every play, even routine ground balls, and I appreciate that.  But he has practically given up trying to hit homeruns anymore.  He's realized that all he does is strike out when he tries to hit the ball over the fence, so he's turned himself into a slap hitter.  Whatever it takes Jaque, go get-em!
"Look, what's important is to be in first place on the last day of the season." -Lou 8/1/07

by 26.2cubfan on Aug 2, 2007 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

I love this quote:
"I was talking to Cliff [Floyd] about how it's getting crazy," Wood said. "I said, 'You haven't seen anything yet.'

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070801&content_id=2123626&vkey=news_chc&a mp;fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

Go Riverhawks!

by Neifi Puppy on Aug 2, 2007 9:58 AM CDT reply actions  

What sucks is
I'm on vacation in Minnesota where they never have a cubs game on. Listening to XM last night was not the same. First place is the place to be, let's stay there. I'm sure the Brewers are in panic mode. I wouldn't be surprised if the Cards catch them and the Beer Tent is folded tight at the end of the season.
This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

that
just gave me the chills.  the cubs have turned me into a complete sucker...and its just august.  LOVE wood, LOVE this team
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs" - Alvin Dark

by holycow07 on Aug 2, 2007 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

As i was reading that...
i thought about Wood's HR against the Marlins...that was AWESOME!

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm happy for the Cubs...
but disappointed to see BCBer's roaming over to Brew Crew Ball to gloat and incite trouble. Show some class people.
MARQUIS! YES, MARQUIS!

by thekansasian on Aug 2, 2007 10:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Agreed.
There's no call for that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2007 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was actually going...
to post about this as well.  No need for it at all.  They might say something we/you dont like, but we probably do the same.

Cheer for the Cubs and dont worry about the Brewers or their fans!

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

HIGGY - since you
Pitched BP last year - do you feel that Rich Hill will continue to get starts here in important games down the stretch?

Or - do you think the Hendry could make a waiver deal or bring up a minor league starter?

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

just curious
how him pitching BP gives him this kind of insight? I love Higgy but I dont get it.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

Most definitely...
Rich Hill will continue to get starts.  I dont think they are going to ditch him because of a few bad outings.

They are pretty committed to him and i know last year they were always working with him on his mechanics, because that is where it basically starts with him.  

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks, HIGGY
I would think that in-game experience will be the only thing that will help him improve. Would you agree?

The one thing I see from him on his "good" nights is pinpoint control, and in lieu of velocity, tremendous varience of speeds.

I laughed when Len mentioned Jamie Moyer's fastball clocked in at 80mph - but he sure knows how to pitch. Except we got the better of the MOYERNATOR last night.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

In game experience....
can definitely assist him, but it goes back to a confidence issue, same for most of our starting pitchers.

Trusting your stuff and doing what you know you can do is the key.  Dont try to be  hero or make that special pitch.

Something that really impressed me last year was Sean Marshall and his daily approach to every game.  I remember one day i came in, it was after his one hitter, and i said hey Sean nice game...he said thank you but i walked too many guys.  Not sure the of exact stat, but my respect level went up for him.  He is always trying to get better.

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

How much Muskat sucks
In her recent article about Kerry Wood, she claimed that he helped the 1998 Cubs to win the division.  IIRC, and I do...the Cubs won the Wild Card, not the division (playoff game vs. the giants).  It's pathetic that a staff writer for the Cubs can get something like that wrong.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 10:05 AM CDT reply actions  

You recall correctly...
perhaps she got it confused with the 2003 season, when he actually did help the team win the division?  Either way, that's some really poor journalism.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was only
11 when that happened (second year following the cubs), but I still saw it is a glaring error from a "professional" writer.
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

No argument here...
I was a sophomore in college, and I remember the final weekend thinking we were done.  Then, my buddy from San Fran across the hall was livid when we won the playoff.

And yes, it's really poor work on Muskat's part.  And it's not the first time she's done something dumb.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions  

That is why woman (except Erin Andrews)
should not be involved w/ baseball

I kid!

Reminds me of Keith Hernandez quote "I won't say women belong in the kitchen, but they don't belong in the dugout"

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 2, 2007 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

mmmmm
erin andrews....
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh.
Erin Andrews bothers me so much.  Not because of her gorgeousness, but because of how much of a game is wasted having her talk about Barry Bonds and how he doesn't want to talk to the media so she doesn't know anything else.
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

Just turn off the sound
when she's on screen.  That's what I do.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

Has anyone ever seen Muskat?
Just wondering if she's hot.

Yes, I'm bored waiting for the game to start ;)

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

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes i have...
No she is not.  Very nice though.

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Has anyone ever seen Muskat?
Her picture usually appears in her column on the Cubs' Web site. I'll let you decide about her relative hotness. (From one dude to another, though, I wouldn't get your hopes up.)
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh well
dream dashed
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

You tell me.

Do you find this attractive?

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: You tell me.
LOL. And that pic looks about 10 years old!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha
There's usually a picture of her on the Cubs Mailbag article each week on cubs.com. And yes, she is hott as hell...

by GoCubsGo11 on Aug 2, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon guys
This is no time to abandon what got us here.

Kyle Lohse is a fine, upstanding citizen and one of the greatest pitchers to ever grip a baseball. If he were still in Minnesota, he would've single-handedly stopped the bridge from falling last night. The Cubs are doomed for having to face him today.

by Shawon Dunston Checks In on Aug 2, 2007 10:26 AM CDT reply actions  

He was also going
to pick up Garnett's remaining contract out of his own pocket just to keep him there.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Speed
I heard that in high school he once ran the 1600 meter race so fast that he lapped himself.
Distracted. That's a funny word. I wonder if anyone ever gets tracted.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 2, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Loshe's fastball is so good,
He's going to pitch from second base today just to give the Cub hitters chance.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO!!!!
HAHA!!

Nice, Gary!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Lohse
He's so good occasionally he walks batter just to give himself a challenge.
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions  

the meteor last night
There was a meteor that entered the earth's atmosphere last night and was headed to destroy Los Angeles and Barry Bond's thick neck.  Kyle Lohse is a superhero in his spare time, so he flew up and destroyed the meteor before it could have caused any damage.  What a stud!

by zevkalman on Aug 2, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lohse stopped by my house (in LA) and
washed the windows and my car, cut the grass and asked me if he could do anything else before he took his cape and flew back to Chicago before curfew.  What a superhero!
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Rumos is....
Kyle Lohse was the one who found Hussein hiding in a hole.  

by jbgindy on Aug 2, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle
Once pulled a bus full of nuns off the edge of a cliff with his left hand while he fought off a herd of stampeding buffaloes with his left.  He kicked a dozen rattlesnake in the teeth right after he stabilized the nun's bus.  Then he bought them all ice-cream.  Not only a hero, but an all-around nice guy...
"Look, what's important is to be in first place on the last day of the season." -Lou 8/1/07

by 26.2cubfan on Aug 2, 2007 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Buffalo
Did he fight off the buffalo with the bus he was holding in his left hand?  Was his right hand tied behind his back?  Or was he passing out the ice cream with his right while still holding the bus?
Distracted. That's a funny word. I wonder if anyone ever gets tracted.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 2, 2007 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

When Kyle Lohse eats
breakfast - it is PURE steel, with metal shavings on top!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Loshe is so tough...
...he gargles with peanut butter.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ooooh.
That is TOUGH!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks Al for the Recap!
Very exciting.

At the very least, it is just VERY cool that it is August and EVERY game is meaningful.

Lou is the MAN.

Turning around loser mentality - as the players have discussed - is no easy feat.

They now EXPECT to win. Awesome!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 10:28 AM CDT reply actions  

It is quite a difference
Last night, after the Phils tied it up, I still fully expected the Cubs to win.

Earlier in the season, I would have been just as certain they were going to lose.  

I think there truly has been a culture change with this team, and it is a wonder to behold.

by SuperContext on Aug 2, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Torn about the return of K. Wood
On one hand he has worked hard to get back to the show and deserves the chance. He has been one of the faces of the franchise. If he comes back strong and does what we all know he can do, then it'll solidify this team even more then I thought was possible.

On the other hand he could get in the game and hurt himself again, which would end his career or at least his season for good. Something I do not wish to see happen to anyone.

We, as Cub fans, have waited for K. Wood to come back for good to contribute to the team in anyway, not just as a starter.

I will be watching, getting chills like everyone else, but it'll have an undertone of caution until he gets his legs and shows his problems are really over.

 

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

by Scott G F on Aug 2, 2007 10:30 AM CDT reply actions  

The man is making more money this year than the...
entire lineage of your last name, purely based on unrealized potential.  Ride him hard.  If he gets hurt again, he will probably just take up golf on his backyard country club.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Aug 2, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

K wood
seems to be a really good guy who has struggled and I'm sure he's frustrated by this as well.
Let's jsut cheer him while we have a chance, in case he does get hurt, and remember it's not like he left us to get alot of money somewhere else, he didn't choose to get hurt.
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions  

Few Things
One thing that I have always noticed about JJ is that he LOVES to play the game.  If someone gets an RBI double and they show the bench, JJ is the most happy one and he ususally does that finger point thing.  and if JJ himself gets a big hit he grins like a little kid. and if they cubs win like last night, he just around and seems to want the win more than anyone, and i LOVE that.  that makes up for some errors he might make.  Im sure its great for team chemistry.

And i'm glad that Lou played ronnie, and Murt.  We WILL need them if we are to make the playoffs, whether to fill in for an injury, or for a cluthc pinch-hit.  We need to start integrating them into the lineup and give them some AB so they will be ready.

by BMac on Aug 2, 2007 10:43 AM CDT reply actions  

I'm In The Bleachers Today
But I am in the Family Section. Does anybody know if you go from the family section to the actual bleachers?
"Harlem Furniture......You'll like our style!"

by Imtrejo on Aug 2, 2007 10:47 AM CDT reply actions  

I think you can
But it's going to be 95 today, you may want that seat back and cup holder.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions  

Question on that....
I was thinking that the family section was now in the left field corner of the stands, not in the bleachers anymore.  Anyone know?

by jck on Aug 2, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

lineup...
soriano, cf
theriot, ss
lee, 1b
ramirez, 3b
floyd, rf
fontenot, 2b
jones, cf
k hill, c
marshall, p

by seang03 on Aug 2, 2007 11:02 AM CDT reply actions  

send fontenot down
last night hes in instead of ramirez, today in instead of derosa, hes been horrible lately, time to go bye bye fontenot so you stop stealing playing time away from better players on the team.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions  

send him
down and bring up e-patt???

by tbizzle83 on Aug 2, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

send him down
to make room for wood ultimately, but id rather give e-patt a shot at this point the way fontenots been free falling....maybe all he needs is a little more PT though, who knows.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions  

They aren't going to have 13 pitchers...
Wood will replace a pitcher, not a position player.  If Fontenot were to be sent down, it would be for another position player.  That said, I don't see Fontenot getting sent down.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you have inside info?
Lou has said that if the starters continue to struggle he may be forced to bring up a 13th pitcher.  Are you saying he's lying?  

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, not saying he's lying...
I hadn't read/heard Lou say anything like that.  Even if he has said what you said, I suspect it was in a moment of anger, and that he wouldn't really do that.  Sometimes people say things that, when they really think about it, they don't really mean.  Do you think Lou has never said something he didn't mean?

I was merely speculating (as anyone on this board does) based on the fact that nobody in baseball goes with a 13-man pitching staff.  That's all.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, well
here's the article.  I think Sweet Lou might do it at least for a little while.  It may depend upon how long Marshall lasts today.  He did carry 3 catchers at one point, which was also unorthodox.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/494193,CST-SPT-cubnt02.article

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks...
for the link.  Piniella is unorthodox, I'll give you that.  I can't see that being a long-term thing (just like the catcher thing was short-term), if they go that route at all.  But, who knows?  Predicting what Lou will do next is always, well, a challenge.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Orioles had a 13 man staff to...
...start the year, and the Brewers carried a 13-man staff last I checked, which was yesterday. It's odd and I wouldn't be precisely thrilled but it's not out of the question.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

just a few pointers
Do insult or chagrin the contributions of even a role player like Fontenot, it is disrespectful to the game itself and shows so much ignorance about the game but what is considered one of the most knowledgable fan bases...

Fontenot is not stealing any time away from DeRosa or Patterson, he is contributing in the role he is being asked.

Now regarding E-Patterson, he is playing OF and has been playing outfield for some time as the Cubs and Patterson have come to realize his defense is unacceptable for MLB except maybe for a spot utility role. Patterson is competing with Pie and Coats for the a spot in September call up and possibly competing for the CF platoon role next year or a 4th-5th OF-IF like Bynum. He could be a valuable role player next year if the Cubs go younger without Floyd & Ward.

Fontenot has done well in his role, although the last ten games he is batting .178 (5-28), the month of July he is batting .211 (15-71) after a celebrated June where he batted .397.

I am guessing but I think Lou is going to move Fontenot down to AAA and bring up Wood as a 13th pitcher allowing the 27 year old to get some regular playing time in AAA and be ready for a late August call up when the club is putting together the final 25.

Projecting near Aug 31, look for competition between Cedeno, Fontenot, Murton, Pagan, K Hill with the prospects of Ward and Blanco coming back and in the bullpen determining Wood against Cherry/Petrick/Gallagher/Guzman?

BUT no one is stealing time unless you have E-Pat on some fantasy roster.

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 Aug 2, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

wait what?
how was i disrespecting fontenot?  i was making the observation that he has been struggling mightily.  I loved him when he was hot, and i have nothing against the guy, and think hes a better ball player than what he has been showing lately, i just dont think right now his game is good enough for the majors the way he has been playing lately.

His OPS is .496 in the last month...i dont even think neifi could manage to be that bad.

If the cubs season stays as magical as it has been, fontenot will always be remembered for his incredible stretch that played a huge role in our revival.  I have nothing against the guy, but if you cant manage an ops close to .600 for a month, you need to be sent down.

And how is he NOT stealing playting time away from derosa?  If fontenot were down, and say Pie up, derosa would be in the lineup.  simply, he is taking at bats away from our #3 RBI guy.  And last night, took at bats away from our best player.

Fontenot, I like your style and your hustle, but i think you need to get regular at bats in Iowa before a september callup to the bigs for our playoff push.

Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sending players down
I think you misunderstand the purpose of sending a guy from the bigs to the minors.  Sending Fontenot down would be a mistake.  How would hitting off of AAA quality pitching every day help you hit big league pitching every day?  It wouldn't.  It would be counter productive.

You send a guy down to get regular playing time.  If a guy is at the end of the bench, and not seeing any playing time in the pros, then there is some benefit to letting him play every day in AAA.  It is better than just taking BP in the bigs.

Fontenot does not have that problem.  He is playing a lot.  The solution for him, I think, is to give him some time off.  A few days off like Theriot got, to stop and think and work on your swing without the pressure of that night's game.  

By the way, Theriot had .548 OPS for the month of June.  Thank goodness, we didn't give up on him and send him to the minors.  We got a .920 OPS from him in July!

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pagan
Hey, don't include Pagan in that list.  He is a solid 4th outfielder.  He can play all three outfield spots.  He has hit decently with a .275/.320/.470 line.  He hits righties and lefties equally, so does not need to be platooned for, or conversely he can platoon for anyone who does have a real weakside.  He hasn't had any prolonged cold streaks all year.  There will be NO sending Pagan to the minors.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stealing?
It's called a day off.  Ramirez didn't sit on the bench so Fontenot could play.  And DeRosa is not sitting so Fontenot could play.  LouPa likes to keep his players fresh, which makes complete sense, especially when it is 95 degrees out.

Fontenot is a great guy to have on the bench because he is capable of stepping and playing.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 2, 2007 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

re: Stealing?
Precisely. kylejo, you may want to read up on the '69 Cubs to learn about the dangers of overusing a team's starters.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

our best offensive player
should never be out of the lineup.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh..
Can't argue with that logic.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go find a copy of Grey's Anatomy...
...the book, not the TV show, and look up "hamstring." Then find a clue and come back to us. Seriously.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought it was the knee?
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: our best offensive player
Sorry, you're right. I just didn't realize you were referring to the Aramis Ramirez on your Playstation 2. He should definitely play everyday.

The human being playing third base for the Cubs at Wrigley Field needs to rest once in a while.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

he just rested
the 28th against the reds, that was less than a week agao.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, and Lou will rest Aramis...
...once a week or so, depending on how many day games after a night game we have.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

when i was pissed last night at the game
when aramis wasnt in, i didnt realize it was a day game today, hindsights 20/20.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even when...
it means he might be reduced physically and unable to be our best offensive player?

Ever thought that maybe part of the reason he's still our best offensive player is in part due to the fact that Piniella has rested him appropriately?

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just wait....
...until Lou decides Soriano needs some days off.  This place will become a madhouse. Matt Murton could well be burnt in effigy. It's like 162 doesn't make sense to some people.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

im fine with aramis resting
once or twice every couple of weeks.  but when his replacement has an ops under .500 for the last month it just irks me a little.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well then just say that...
...instead. But Theriot is starting either way. This is a battle between Fontenot and Cedeno. Now there's a flame war waiting to happen. All I'm gonna say is, so much for playing the hot hand.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

fine, i agree he should be rested now and then
but then at least put theriot in at second, not fontenot.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derrek Lee...
... is in the lineup, and has been in the lineup.

As for Ramirez, you may think he should never be out of the lineup, but he is injured, and the Cubs were quite clear that A-Ram was going to get a lot of rest throughout the season.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theres a nice lineup
I no DeRo, but thats alright.  Hopefully Floyd can knock one out on a warm afternoon.  Which way is the wind blowing?

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 2, 2007 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions  

I don't mind Derosa sitting
It give Lou a dependable RH pinchhitter off the bench. Derosa will get in 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 Aug 2, 2007 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lineup
I like the fact that Lou is giving Fontenot a start. Get him some ABs maybe build his confidence a little.
You're right Gary, having DeRo on the bench for PH is a nice option to have.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions  

re: Lineup
I haven't given up on Fontenot either. IIRC, he got a big RBI hit on Tuesday night. Plus it seems like he and Theriot trade off hot streaks. They're kinda like each other's insurance policy.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.
Every time I think Fontenot is gonna turn into a pumpkin again, he has a nice game.

The kid has tons of heart and desire.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

I don't mind him not playing either
I just love all our players and always want to see them play.  Players like Theriot, DeRo, Rami, Lee, Sori, Fonte (although slumping lately), Pie (when he gets called back up) and Kendall/Hill

That would be my starting lineup, using the others to give rest when needed

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 2, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

Wind
It looks like it will be gently blowing out to right center or right.  Definitely favoring the lefties.  Of course, that's at my house.
Distracted. That's a funny word. I wonder if anyone ever gets tracted.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 2, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

Odd sitting DeRo...
...He's 6-11 off of Lohse in his career.

by seang03 on Aug 2, 2007 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

Does it have anything to do with the fact that he
recently was out a few days with an injury?  Maybe he needs a day off?

by lji001 on Aug 2, 2007 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd put DRo in place of Floyd
DRo gives you better defense and is a bigger offensive threat than Floyd at this point.  I'd use Floyd as a pinch hitter.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Raising of the flags...
Was at the game last night and Al, you're so right about the playoff atmosphere. My wife turned to me in the seventh inning and said, "it feels like it did during the playoffs in '03"  and she was right. There was just an electricity circulating throughout the stadium. Every pitch had a little more importance than a "normal" game.

When the Cubs had won and the flags started coming down, the "W" flag was raised, but people didn't want to leave - they were waiting for more. The NL central pole was lowered along with the American flag which was just poking out from behind the scoreboard, so you knew that the Cubs flag was being placed on top.

When it was raised, I got chills...it was so cool...

by bergs55 on Aug 2, 2007 11:05 AM CDT reply actions  

To those who hate
hitters wearing Body Armor at the Plate and/or Craig Biggio

here is a great Onion article

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 11:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else notice
On August 1st, 1984 the Cubs beat the Phillies 5-4 with a walk-off to gain first place, to never look back?
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 2, 2007 11:14 AM CDT reply actions  

I was hoping you'd post that picture, Al...
...and I'm so glad you did. I must confess, there was a bit of jealously mixed in with my elation last night. I was at the game on Monday night and hoping I'd get to witness the Cubs pennant ascending the centerfield flag.

Ah, well...if my suffering in any way helped the Cubs reach this pinnacle, I'm happy to have made the sacrifice. :-)

Congratulations to the '07 Cubs!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 11:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Feeling Good
about how this team has really come together and hustled.  There were so many scoring opportunities last night that fizzled out, yet they still kept pushing.  I think Floyd would have knocked Murton in, but it was great to hear Lou give Murton kudos for good baserunning sense.  The guys are great and Lou has done a terrific job grooming the team. Yes, there is still alot of baseball to go and I can't wait !!!!

by coral on Aug 2, 2007 11:15 AM CDT reply actions  

i think
that the tv people (WGN OR COMCAST) should broadcast the brewers games after the end off cub game. this is intense

by tbizzle83 on Aug 2, 2007 11:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Listening to Uecker
I've taken to tuning into 620am, which is the home radio station for the Brewers.  Bob Uecker does the games, and you can sometimes get a clear signal in the city.  
"We tried to set up a double play, and the shortstop doesn't play in the bullpen." Lou Piniella, July 4, 2007, discussing Young's GS

by gp1966 on Aug 2, 2007 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

Link to Radio
I've seen the link to the cubs radio broadcast thrown around here a few times, does anyone have that link?  Thanks!!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 11:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Maybe my memory is short
but it seems like what makes this team different than 2003, 1989 and 1984 is the number of people who are contributing.  In those prior years, we had a set line up of guys who played pretty much every day and got the job done.  This year, it's like a core group of 4 (Lee, Ramirez, Soriano and DeRosa) supported by a rotating cast of others that extends down to Iowa.  It's obviously working, and it adds an intersting dimension to the season.  I just hope we can keep it going.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 11:34 AM CDT reply actions  

bingo even a good 5-man and full pen
Yesterday Eyre might have turned a corner striking out Howard and pitching in a critical middle inning spot instead of mop up.
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 Aug 2, 2007 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am so
excited about this team. I just hope there is not a let down today. So glad to see the young guys play well last night too. I'd love to put the flag picture as my screen saver but I'm afraid I'll jinx the team.

Pitch a good game today Sean.

GO CUBS!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 11:35 AM CDT reply actions  

My background
has been the celebration at home plate when Aramis hit the walk off against Milwaukee, and I'm afraid to change it because we've been so since then.

by jshipp on Aug 2, 2007 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

Please don't
change it then. :)
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions  

I understand Kyle Lohse's goatee...
...throws a 99 MPH heater and his soulpatch follows it up with a devastating slider.

Might I suggest that our lowly Cubs forego their usual blue pinstripes for camouflaged uniforms and disappear into the ivy for the entirety of this afternoon's game?

Go Cubs!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 11:44 AM CDT reply actions  

Lohse
Is 5-2 against NL central with 2.26 ERA..but today is a new day in CHICAGO

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Aug 2, 2007 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone see this ?
A story in the trib about John Canning and his assembly of suits to own the Cubs.  It goes on and on about how friendly he is with Selig which evidently is the main concern for ownership.  I think knowing Selig should disqualify someone for ownership.  Plus, Canning owns 11% of Brewers which he should have to sell to own another team.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu_canning_0802aug02,0,2383561.story

by coral on Aug 2, 2007 11:47 AM CDT reply actions  

i saw that
am i the only one bothered by the fact that it seems as though most of the ownership groups that have been talked about include people who currently own other teams?
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions  

re: i saw that
Uh, well, now that you mention it, there was also this article in today's Sun-Times.

Pony up, people, we got a shot.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions  

That would be sweet!
Probaly won't happen, but what the heck.  I wonder if you donate and they arn't able to buy if you get your money back

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 2, 2007 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

A friend of mine confirmed that story
My friend's old man knows Canning personally, and the deal is that all the bidders got together as a consortium, instead of each trying to outbid each other. That way, as a group, they'll save something on the order of 300m.

I've also been told re-signing Z is nearly a sure thing. Here's hoping.

by SouthsideCub on Aug 2, 2007 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

now we just
have to confirm YOUR story and I'll start to feel a lot better about the whole thing.

Just Kidding.

We'll have plenty of time to think about that stuff though. Lets get another win this afternoon!

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Man is Unhittable!
In a radical, and what many special-interest groups deem as "cruel and unusual", move, the state of Texas plans to reduce violent crime by changing the method of capital punishment from lethal injection to facing Kyle Lohse's fastball.
PERRY!!!!

by Goat Whisperer on Aug 2, 2007 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

If Pie's not the answer...
...don't count on Torii Hunter in center for next year.

Here's an excerpt from an interview with Torii Hunter (St. Paul Pioneer Press - http://www.twincities.com/sansevere/ci_6521212).  Interesting observation about Wrigley Field from a player's perspective.  Bums me out 'cause I'd love to see him here, but increases my respect for him for the way he approaches the game.

BS: Does that mean you wouldn't want to play in Boston?

TH: It's not the racial slurs. The only thing is the Green Monster. Me? I like to catch the ball and hit the wall. I catch the ball and hit the wall there, I die. (Laughs.) You go to your right, and it's on you like, bam. And you go to your left, and there's a corner there where I broke my ankle. It has nothing to do with those slurs, those little comments they have in the outfield. It has a lot to do with the wall. I hit it and it shakes my insides. I have a no-trade clause for five teams. Boston and the Chicago Cubs are two of them. The Cubs are on the list because there's concrete behind the ivy. I love the Cubs. I'd still consider playing for Boston because they've got a chance to win.

by ballhawk on Aug 2, 2007 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

re: If Pie's not the answer...
Yeah, so much for Torii Hunter. But he kinda contradicts himself, doesn't he?

First he says he has a no-trade clause for Boston, then he says he'd still go there because the Red Sox have a chance to win. So is he implying the Cubs don't have a chance to win? And yet he loves the Cubs?

(Daver shakes his head vigorously in confusion.)

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like Rowand better and then have
Pie, Coats and Patterson with Murton fight it out for RF
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 Aug 2, 2007 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

There are brick walls at Wrigley Field!
Aaron Rowand in Wrigley is like fire in a gasoline factory. You might dodge a bullet every so often, but if you keep it up you WILL destroy things and they WILL be beyond repair.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd say Boston has a better chance to win...
they have a better offense, deeper rotation, and a better bullpen.  They ahve the best record in baseball.  They're pretty close to a lock (obvioulsy nothing is guaranteed, but they're way out in front).

Based on his comments, I'd say Boston would clearly be a more preferred destination than Chicago for him.  While the walls are challenging in Boston, they're nothing like Wrigley.  And Boston has a better team.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

on june 1st..
if you had asked me if the Cubs would be in first place in two months I would have laughed hysterically...what a great summer it has been for baseball!! (the best in 4 years!)
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 2, 2007 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd forgotten all about him.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guzman
He was moved to 60 day DL...not sure we'd have any room in our pen for him anyways at this stage

by ItCouldBEmightBEitIS on Aug 2, 2007 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

not yet but
that might be the roster move that allows Wood to come back to the active 40
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 Aug 2, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go White Sox!
Lit up clemens for 8 runs on 9 hits in 1.2 innings. Radical!
One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Aug 2, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice.
I loathe Clemens. Good to see that bloated jackass get pasted by one of the weakest offenses in 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 Aug 2, 2007 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately
only 3 of those runs were earned.  There was an error with one out, followed by a fielder's choice.  All runs after that were unearned.

Bummer. Would have been nice to see his ERA skyROCKET.

by EliasTirade on Aug 2, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Unfortunately
Yankees have scored four times, now 8-4 White Sox.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cubs are tied for first...
...the White Sox are tied for last, and I agree with Ozzie Guillen about something. MADNESS!
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup.
He's right. The egos of these umpires are out of hand; they act  as if they can call whatever they want, use any strike zone they please, predict the intentions of players on the field, and no one should question them.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

And they don't know...
...what a knuckleball is!
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah.
I mean, that call by that ump is almost laughably incompetent. Sending message with a knuckler? Plus, if Charlie haeger could be that precise with his knuckler, he wouldn't have been sent to AAA this morning.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

yankees scored 8 in bottom of 2nd.
Garland is out. Score tied.
Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.

by MetsSuck on Aug 2, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Lohse
gets about 8 hours of sleep per night... he's pretty normal in that regard.

by Ryno8 on Aug 2, 2007 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah....
but he translates scraps of the Dead Sea Scrolls in his sleep.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO!!!
HAHAHAH!

- tearing up -

KEEP 'EM COMING!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yea but he only needs 36 mins a night
to get that 8 hours of sleep
One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Aug 2, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Lohse
on a recent visit, made an incredible batch of stout, and had it ferment right in front of my eyes.

We then enjoyed it (cool, not chilled) in glasses he made from the sands of lake Michigan with his bare hands.

Mmmmmmm.

When finished, he ground the glasses again with the same hands and sprinkled the dust upon the beach.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Lohse

Can make 20-minute brownies in 10 minutes.

by salparadise23 on Aug 2, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kyle Lohse
I heard that Kyle Lohse once threw a ball so hard that it left normal space.  When it rematerialized an instant later with an autograph from a Kyle Lohse in a paralell universe, it vaporized the batter, the catcher, the home plate umpire, the batter in the on deck circle, the ball girl, and a hot dog vendor.  Unfortunately, Ronny Woo Woo was unharmed.  NASA now refers to an object accelerated beyond normal space as having been "Kyle Lohsed."
Distracted. That's a funny word. I wonder if anyone ever gets tracted.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 2, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

sloppy
That would actually be "parallel"
Distracted. That's a funny word. I wonder if anyone ever gets tracted.

by CyberCyclist on Aug 2, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pirates
Coming back to tie!!!

by EliasTirade on Aug 2, 2007 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

HAH!
WGN just ran a graph showing the win percentages of the Cubs and Brewers, and the Brewers were represented by cheese wedges. Too cool for school.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, Wisconsin...
I graduated from a Milwaukee college years ago, but I think I'm still hungover.
Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs will make three errors today.

by northsidenonsense on Aug 2, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mets up 2 - 0
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Mets go up 1 top of 1st
Alou drives in Easley
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 Aug 2, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

sorry 2 scred now 2-2
n/t
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 Aug 2, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Chris Capuano
1.0 IP 23 pitches 2Runs
2-0 Mets
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Yankees score 8 in the bottom of the 2nd
and still batting.  Yankees 8, White Sox 8

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 2, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Too funny.
A-Rod get 500 yet?
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

No frickin' way!
LMAO!!!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha!
Go Go White Sux!  Judy Garland gets bombed again!!

by Itchy on Aug 2, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

white sox blow
how do you blow an 8 run lead like that? who's pitching for the sox?
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Garland was.
New guy coming in.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh
yeah he sucks. he gave up 12 runs a few weeks ago, so 8 is an improvement i guess
Dinosaurs? "Didn't exist. You can't say there were dinosaurs when you never saw them." -Carl Everett

by NDcubsfan on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

No!
Seriously, though, I think Garland may be hurt. He was complaining of shoulder stiffness around the ASB and he's really only had one solid start since then. His stuff is flat, no movement and his sinker is up conistently. No noticeable drop in velocity, however.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crap.
Iassogna behind the dish. It's gonna be a bumpy ride....
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

5 pitches
before marshalls first ball
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't Werth
used to be a big-time prospect in the Dodgers' system? What happened to 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 Aug 2, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Yankees.....
White Sox scored 8 runs in top of 2nd for 8-0 lead.  Yankees came back to tie it with 8 runs in bottom of the 2nd.  Unbelieveable game!
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 2, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Mark Prior, nonteam player
Interesting that while "Woody'' has been around team and at Wrigley several times this season as he rehabbed and now permanently (we hope), no sign of Mark Prior.

He's earning $3 M-plus and I realize his circumstances are totally different--no chance of coming back this year after surgery, lives in Calif?? I think--but wouldn't you think he'd be there at some point to support his "teammates'' especially Woody and down the stretch drive?

To me, if we don't see Prior all season, it just confirms what was hinted at after he had to go under the knife--he won't ever pitch for Cubs again.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 2, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

forget about them
we've got our own great fun

by coral on Aug 2, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by NDcubsfan on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Rollins is relentless
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

poop
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

nice toss by Cliff.
Ryan Howard got lucky, lucky, lucky.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonty...
Someone get him some shoes with springs so he can catch those!  (Was it really that close?  Only have Pat/Ron at the office)
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 2, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

That's OK...
Last night we were 1-0, and look what we did.

(Answer: Came back, blew a lead, and got it back.)

Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs will make three errors today.

by northsidenonsense on Aug 2, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

If Rowand was any closer to the plate,
he'd be in the left-handed batter's box.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's get
those bats going Cubs!!!!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Mets up 2-0 in first
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

It's time...
To get those bats going, Cubbies! Let's start strong! And even though it's still very weird to say this-go Mets! Let's pull out way in front today.
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

ok
our turn
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

ADOLPHO!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori...
Let's get it started!~

That was quick!

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 2, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

mess with lohse's head soriano
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

shoot
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Keep...
Your eyes on the Mets game, Brian Lawrence is going for his 50th career win.
Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs will make three errors today.

by northsidenonsense on Aug 2, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice throw by Coste.
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 Aug 2, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

a crap
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

pwned
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Unless the steal would've been successful...
...then Soriano could've made it to third on Theriot's groundout...and scored on DLee's double.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha
thats how i justified it in my mind also.
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

HOLY COW
The White Sox score 8 in the top of the second... and the Yankees come right back with 8 in the bottom half. Unreal. Gotta laugh at that one.
1-RUN GAMES = 15-17 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 29-25 | updated on 8/1

by SackMan on Aug 2, 2007 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

nice knock 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 Aug 2, 2007 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

2-1 New York, bottom of 2
n/t
Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs will make three errors today.

by northsidenonsense on Aug 2, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

This is getting interesting.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Ouch.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, I bet
that stings a little. Ouch!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Aw man...
...how many guys is Lohse going to hit?!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday
says "injury dealy"...who's injured?
In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Aug 2, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Cliff got hit
in the hammy with the ball.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like DeRosa
will have to play after all...

by SouthsideCub on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Cliff Floyd hit by pitch...
...but I think he's still in.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Those were not ...
...knuckleballs, either. (Not saying Lohse was trying to hit them, but those were worse than what Haegar threw...)

by Chadnudj on Aug 2, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Walked in a run
woohoo!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Easiest RBI
Fonty will ever get!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

walk run!
I love it when those happen to us. Incredibly frustrating the other way around.

by vegascubsfan on Aug 2, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!
Great job by Fontenot!!!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs with a .000 AVG w/RISP and 2 outs. ;)
through 3 batters, and still manage to score a run!

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

jock
hit it pretty hard

by CZ38 on Aug 2, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

2nd ball in less than 24 hrs he has nailed
nothing to show either
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 Aug 2, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

JJ can't get a break.
That ball was freaking crushed and it hits Lohse. Man. Too 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 Aug 2, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

It was crushed on the ground.
The infield still would've had a shot at it, so you can't guarantee a hit if Lohse hadn't been there.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ummmm...nope.
Waist high line drive that caught him  on the arm.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, instant karma indeed
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

He'll get
it next time.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

This is going to be a high scoring game.
Especially with a tight strikezone.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Iassogna's strike zone is the size of dime
so this probably will be a barnburner.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Hate Pat Burrell
kills my fantasy team and my favorite 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 Aug 2, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

wind blown 2-1 phils
n/t
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 Aug 2, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

SUE!
You have used "Poop"

Two times already!

It is only the 2nd inning!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, that's mild
compared to what I've been saying at home. It's one of those games I guess.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good God

Does Marshall have anything today at all?

by salparadise23 on Aug 2, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall is not missing many bats today.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Lohse...
1IP...suppose JJ hurt him more than we know?

How's Philly's long relief?  Can we take advantage of this?

Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 2, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

If Marshall can't make it through this game...
...then I think Lou WILL go to 13 pitchers tomorrow.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

How bad does Marshall look?

He's been steady til now....

Is it possible seeing two lefties in Lilly and Hill has helped the Phillies against Marshall?

by astroview on Aug 2, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Flat and hittable.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall is getting behind on counts a lot...
...he's not locating as well as usual. If he can settle in and regain his command he'll be okay; if he gets rattled and can't then look to see all hands on deck here soon.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really hope
he gets settled soon. Yikes!!!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lohse out of the game
with a "right forearm contusion" for those on Gameday...
"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 Aug 2, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep
Jacque hit a ball off his arm.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know Easton is supposed to be good hitting
pitcher, but he's still pitcher and he almost just hit a homer.  What's up with Marshall????
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Phillies bullpen for 8 innings
Thats a nice gift for my birthday, all I need is a Cubs win.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 2, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Thinking the same thing. :)
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Our bullpen might have to go 8 as well.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rothschild to the mound...
...after walking the pitcher to load the bases with no outs.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Better get someone warming up
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Buckle your seat belts, we're in for a bumpy ride.
n/t
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess is Sweet Lou
will add a 13th pitcher after this clunker.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably send down Cherry and...
...one of Fontenot/Cedeno/Murton to AAA, call up Wood and Gallagher if he's ready to pitch. If Gallagher's pitched too recently, I have no idea what'll happen.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was just going to respond...
to the earlier thread on this.  It looks like it might be necessary if Marshall only goes 2-3 innings today.  Either that or we'll see a lot of innings from Cherry and then send him down for Wood.  But things are not so much going well with our starters.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is
just ugly.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases loaded

Nobody out, 1 run in.  I think this one is going to hurt....

by salparadise23 on Aug 2, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Not good.
Marshall's not got it today. Looks like he did last year down the stretch.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

And still no outs.
Lookin like a split.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

it appears the regression to the mean
for Sean Marshall is upon us

its been a nice ride

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think its a regression
I just think he's having an off day.
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

i've been calling for this for weeks
the things that marshall can control

Strikeouts
Walks
HR's

have been nearly the same as last year

yet the things he cant control

ERA (primarily) and Hits allowed

were way down

this suggests a regression was coming

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could this signal...
...the early appearance of Kerry Wood?
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Len said tomorrow
I guess because of a roster move

by coral on Aug 2, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

They wanted Wood rested when he came up.
He wouldn't be available today after throwing that many innings on Tuesday, apparently, and Cherry is not only available but likely to be rode hard and put away wet if Marshall continues to stumble next inning.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Must feel really lonely out there
when you're throwing like Marshall
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Lord.
Marshall is not fooling anybody.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

he hasnt been for a month
his K:BB numbers have been in steady decline since his first 3 starts

basically outside of those first 3 starts he's been the same pitcher he was last year with a slightly better ground ball rate

Marshall's a low-mid 4's ERA pitcher

the results were way over his peripherals

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gagne...
Why didn't the Cubs trade for Eric Gagne?
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 2, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Why would that matter today?
Gagne's only good for an inning. Today sucks because the Cubs don't have a long relief guy in the pen.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marsh
How come I never have any confidence when Sean Marshall pitches?

by cubs2234 on Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall's given up
6 hits, walked 1, and gotten 3 outs so far.  Ugh.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou's going to leave Sean
out there to figure it out for himself, I think.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly what he ought to do.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man
is that the fastest Cliff can run?  
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember, he got hit by a pitch.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

No
See my post above suggesting that DeRosa ought to start ahead of him.  Cliff should be our DH.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

He did get popped in the leg
with a fastball last inning.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

True
but I don't think that's the issue
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

withouth hurting himself
yes
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-1 deficit
Shades of last night anyone?
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue in the middle of redbird inbreds!

by Tater01 on Aug 2, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Why the hell
does Soriano do that? He's going to seriously hurt someone sometime.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

fortunate its only 4-1
Iguchi just missed...

alright fellas lets get some runs back!

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Whew...
...out of that.

Now does Lou leave Marshall in to hit (and presumably pitch) the 3rd? Or get someone out of the (taxed) bullpen up and send up a pinch hitter?

by Chadnudj on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

if we're sending down a pitcher
is going to be sent down tomorrow should be abused like a rag doll today

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think 4 runs
will be enough today. Marshall has to get it together. I see a 9-7 final score. Hopefully with the Cubs on top.

by SouthsideCub on Aug 2, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Kinda new here...
So, in keeping with the mass panic that usually infects this board, I thought I would suggest what should happen to Marshall.

DEMOTE HIM TO LONG RELIEF

NO, DEMOTE HIM TO IOWA!

NO, DEMOTE HIM TO BOISE!

NO, TRADE HIM FOR A BAG OF PINE NUTS!

NO, DFA HIM! SCREW THE PINE NUTS!

NO, DFA HIM, MAKE HIM UNDERGO CHEMICAL CASTRATION AND FORBID HIS PARENTS FROM EVER PROCREATING AGAIN!

My man KoolKat be just fine. It's a bad day. But did you really expect to win all of them?

by lancaster99 on Aug 2, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

hopefully...
their ptiches Stike zone is shrinked this inning
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Three runs is not a big lead with the wind
blowing out. Cubs will get' em. Durbin's no big deal.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I think you're right
but we have a tendency to fold against "no big deal" pitchers.  Hopefully not today.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Coulda been worse...
...I have still hopes Marshall will settle down.

In the meantime, let's hope the Cubs can feast on the Phillies' aged bullpen.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

JD Durbin
take pitches, this guy has AWFUL control

grind him down, come on fellas

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

plus if we can take 4-5 pitchers per appereance
then we can keep working down their tired bullpen
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

that lohse trade
is looking pretty good.
One of Us!One Of Us!

by HerrProf on Aug 2, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

The fact that K. Hill had 5 RBI one day
ranks up there with Stonehenge and the Bermuda Triangle as one of the world's great mysteries.  He looks like he couldn't get a hit off a tee.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Marshall!!!
why is our .050 batting pithcer not taking the first strike when down 3 runs.
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat Burrell runs wierd.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

nothing
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

So, you expected offensive production...
...from Sean Marshall and Koyie Hill? The lineup sets this up as a gift inning.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right
I'm just grateful Soriano didn't strike out on a pitch low and away in the dirt.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh, guys, that's not feasting...
...c'mon, stop picking at your food. Eat, eat!!!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

hopefully marshall can turn things around
or else his day is going to be real long, i think luo has to let him go a while now.  even if he keeps getting hit we need the arms tommarow.
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

As I posted last night...
I am ok with a split against the Phillies.

They have a serious offense. I am envious.

We have doubles hitters right now...

But - Which has got us to first place as of this writing.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

re: As I posted last night...
I agree. A split against a good team like the Phillies is still respectable. And something tells me the bullpen might come into play against an offense-heavy team like the Mets.

Damn...another double...

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

one problem
i think is that hill/marshall should be seperated.
why do we have two young left handed curveball throwing pithcers back to back.
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hard to watch
It's like batting practice out there right now. Marshall needs to develop another pitch.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah,
One that doesn't get hit off the ivy!!

by Itchy on Aug 2, 2007 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is getting ugly...
Lou, you there?

we conceding this one?

Big Z is going tomorrow.... we can probably afford to use some of the pen today

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

B -R -U-T-A-L
that's what this is so far
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou needs to decide now
whether we're going to try to win this.  If so, yank him!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Might be time...
to let Kendall pitch.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many outs can the 9 spot make in a game
cuz I think marshal is going to need 20
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh well
Wake me when it's over.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

well...
let marshall throw til his arm falls off...save the pen, this one is looking very bleak
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes--Theriot!!
throws it away nice try 6-1 can we come back from this?

Worried about these 2 young lefties wilting in the heat when they get their next starts, it will be indoors (Hous) I think that may help.

Recall Pinella talking about how much they needed the All-Star break and did OK right afterward, but now backsliding.

3rd inning pitching change not what we needed!!

by writerinwrigley on Aug 2, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

He's given up 9 hits
and 6 runs and gotten 7 outs!!!!

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay, guys....
...who's dying to see Cliff Floyd pitch? Raise your hands.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

rather see JJ
his fastball prob have same effect as a knuckle
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd ask Cliff Floyd to raise his hand...
...but I'm afraid he'll injure himself.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good idea
Then Floyd will need Tommy John surgery. Why not, he's had every other type of injury.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marshall had nothing today!
Looked like a replay of Hill the other day.  Slow, slow stuff.  Seemed like he and Hill only have one pitch, the big breaking curve.  I guess you can't be on everyday.

The game's still not out of reach.

by Saratoga on Aug 2, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

TAKE OUT THE STARTERS...
Time for REST for a bigger series starting tomorrow!

This one is OVAH!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

It ain't over yet!!!!!
Come one... have some faith. Wierd things happen. Like the Sox scoring 8 in the 2nd today... and the Yankees scoring 8 in the bottom half.
1-RUN GAMES = 15-17 | EXTRA INNINGS = 1-6 | HOME = 29-25 | updated on 8/1

by SackMan on Aug 2, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

congratulations Rocky
you get to throw till your arm falls off and then head back to Iowa

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

if he doesn't start pitching better
he may end up going farther south than iowa
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

JJ and Sori
try catching the ball thats about to hit you guys in the head instead of looking up in the stands

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Damnit Jones. Check your vision.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

jacque didnt see the ball
first time thats ever happened....

whats pie hitting in triple a again?  goodness.

Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Ron Santo reporting...
...that Jones didn't see that fly ball.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

cherry apparently
also in to pitch BP
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Partying?
Were the Cubs out late last night after the big win? The pitching staff, at least, looks pretty tired.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

It's HOT.
Day games after night games...always tough. The Cubs have to go through this more times than any team in baseball. In many cases, this could have been a night game -- I assume the Phils/Brewers Friday is a night game.

Not sure if the 'day game on getaway day' rule applies here, when the trip is less than 100 miles...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Few quiet outs today.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

rocky
very rocky . . .

by CZ38 on Aug 2, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

we can come back
all we need is hester to retun one of those long fly balls for a touchdown
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Grrrr
Where's Barret when you need him?
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
that got Marshall up to 3.86... i'd say we have another quarter to a half run to go the rest of the season

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS PITCHERS
Are Gettin' HIGGY with it!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Starter
I really wish we could have acquired another starter  at the deadline.  Marquis, Hill, and Marshall just don't fill me with a ton of confidence right now.

by jbgindy on Aug 2, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions  

of the startes traded
who would you have picked...I think lohse is the only starter traded. Very bad trade market
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
There was nothing to be had.  Not angry we didn't go get a 2nd rate starter that isn't better than what we already have.  Just saying it would have been nice if something better was available.

by jbgindy on Aug 2, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Mets!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 2, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I knew I should have
tried harder to find little pink donuts yesterday night...

70's night might have been a couple of days ago, but today is the true 70s day. Reference has already been made to the 1979 slugfest with the Phils.

If you think today is over, don't go away. This game has all the earmarks of so many of the games I saw a a 60s kid and a 70s teen. Balls flying everywhere. Terrible Cubs pitching combined with decent hitting produced games like this all the time.

In fact, the so-called 'myth' of Wrigley as a hitter's park grew during this period, as the wind was always blowing out. Always.

That doesn't seem to be the case anymore, for reasons unknown. Nevertheless, this is throwback baseball today. Do not be surprised if double-digit numbers are thrown up today on both sides.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

LETS SCORE
SOME RUNS
trade jj and all ex-cards and pay farmleague talent

by Jarrod misses Barrett on Aug 2, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

DLee's got the right idea...
...stop pressing at the plate, draw some walks, throw these relief pitchers off their rhythm.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

cause half our lineup is
incapable of hitting HR's

C
P
SS
CF
RF

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: cause half our lineup is
Well, in all fairness, Jones and Floyd are fully capable of hitting home runs. They're just not hitting them.

And, ironically, the shortstop is the only one to hit a home run lately.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

are they?
neither has hit double digit HR's in their last 500 AB's

old and declining veterans... lose power quickly

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unca Cliffy
Runs to first and does NOT sustain an injury.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

ok
fontenot, i take it back
Big Z on Cuban: "Plus, I can be signed by him. You know, I know he has the money for me. Hopefully he can buy the Cubs."

by kylejo on Aug 2, 2007 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

i hate corey hart
why is this hack doing good
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Could it be the sunglasses?
Sorry...
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Change-The-Flags, Change-The-Flags!
You think they'll do it at the end of the game?

...Guys?

by Jerry Mumphrey on Aug 2, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

FONTENOT
That's right! Some of us still have faith in you!

And I've still got faith in KOOLKAT!

by lancaster99 on Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

kylejo what about Fontenot 2B hit in the 3rd
was that stealing away anyone's time?

RBI double, now if JJ can bloop another one game is 7-4

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 Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

You really don't
want to make out #3 at home.
There's the chance this inning extends.

It's going to be a hitters day, I'm telling u.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

And
do you think they're a little hesistent to run floyd or rameriz unless it's a very critical point in the game
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unca Cliffy
Just sneezed in the dugout and his hamstring rolled up like a broken window shade.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

JJ
hopefully he doesn't hit it right at somebody again...but hopefully he hits it
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Unca Cliffy
scores and STILL doesn't sustain an injury!!!
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

If the pen can hold them down
and that will be tough...

Cubs will come back to win. I still see double-digits, both sides.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Two is better
than none. We will add more next inning.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

shoot
thought koyie would be able to do something after coming back from 0-2...but it was still a good AB
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for Soto to replace Hill.
To hit his weight, he's going to have to lose 30 lbs.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

you didnt get the memo
Soto cant "handle" a staff because he's not a veteran

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

It wouldn't matter today.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

agreed
would love to see jim work out a trade hill for a low level prospect
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

And by low level
you presumably mean somebody currently playing Little League.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
no one wanted hill when he cost nothing at the beginning of the year

no one's going to want anything for him now

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hill for a pack of cigarettes?
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

You havent'
bought cigs lately, have you.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right.
I don't smoke. :(
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

your right
perhaps jim would be able to get a box of doughnuts...
unless we could trade him to the pirates...they're trade happy
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Peeking in on Gameday
And just came back to mention that Koyie Hill sucks ass.  The guy is an offensive black hole.  Ok.  As you were ;)
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

If were not able to hit one home run today
something is seriously, seriously wrong, the ball is carrying the ball way too much
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 2, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow, a called strike three.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Audio
Anyone have audio link??
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Lots of game left today
If you are aware of the Cubs and Phillies history then you know that these games can get wild.

It looks like that type of game today.

Don't count any team out today. No lead will be safe. This will come down to the last inning.

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

by Scott G F on Aug 2, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I know, I know...
But this Cubs team is not laden with HR hitters right now.

THIS is a day the long ball could get us a W.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Milwaukee still losing
And the Pirates and the St. Louis Satanic Child Molesters are tied at 4 in the bottom of the  10th

by lancaster99 on Aug 2, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Satanic Child Molesters.....
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-2-3 inning. Hooray!!!
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Glad you saw it too
thought I nodded off at my desk and was dreaming it
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Scott G F on Aug 2, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice job by
Rocky. Now we have to keep the pressure on their pen.
They are still in this game!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Need to push across
another run here in this inning!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I love
that The Riot t-shirt they just showed.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Pitcher on Waiver?
Do ya think JHendry is gonna try to pick up ANYONE who can pitch in August?
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions  

nope
pitching hasnt been the problem throughout the year

some guys were just pitching a bit above their heads and have hit some rough spots

on the whole the staff is still strong and the addition of Kerry to the pen could make it an extremely deep pen

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think so.
Marquis is unreliable, Rich Hill has been breaking apart lately. So if you consider today's thrashing of Marshall as an oddity then we at least need one more decent starter.

Our bull pen is getting extremely over worked because of our SP's inability to go long and it cannot continue.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

look
Hill's struggles of late have been minimal in 60% of the starts this year he's allowed less than 3 ER's, he's fine. He's just hit a bump in the road

Marshall and Marquis regressions were to be expected they were pitching way over their heads.

If Kyle Lohse is the best pitcher to move at the deadline who on earth do you think is going to be available in August?

no one that's better than what we have

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes. Yes.
You are right - not much there...

This is why you are an Ivy Leaguer. ;)

Please put a group together to by the team!

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am not for acquiring someone via a trade
I am just saying that we should look for other options. If that other option is bringing Gallagher or someone else up go for it, if it is a trade then make that trade.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

HR right here
Lee is due for a Wrigley blast, no?
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, a double-- i'll take it
n/t
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

DLee
the doubles machine.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Rocky! Rocky!
I love Rocky Cherry. Great name, great story -- was working at Home Depot a year ago. So cool. Hopefully he sticks around. If we have to let him go it would be great if he ends up in Philly! Ha!

by Willgly on Aug 2, 2007 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

seriously he was at a home depot
i thought he was called up late last year? i could be wrong
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love how we...
...just keep on battling.  It's like the 2007 Chicago Cubs are the posse, and the Brewers/NL Wildcard leaders/opposing teams are Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.....no matter how long they ride or how far ahead they get, we keep right after it, doggedly pursuing victory...

by Chadnudj on Aug 2, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

One is
better than none.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:06 PM CDT reply actions  

definitely
although that was a pretty pathetic result for ARam.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep plucking away!!
This game is far from over!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Aug 2, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

5th starter options--what are they? 13 pitchers?
Internally will Gallagher be the next call-up if Marshall/Hill continue to struggle as they have this week?

Don't know how many 2-3-4 inning outings we can take...Cherry decent in relief today but when he goes down and one-inning Woody returns, we'll be short in the pen if this keeps up.

If go to 13-man staff as Lou suggested might happen, what regular goes down?? Murton again? Fontenot?? think we need Cedeno as INF backup and he's shown some spark at plate.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 2, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I miss
Chris Speier.  Quade sucks.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Interesting note about Chris Speier...
Did you know that before every game (well most games) he would run up and down every aisle in Wrigley?

He would start in the Left Field corner and all the way to the left field corner (no upper deck).  He would run up each aisle and then walk back down and run up the next aisle.  It was pretty tiring watching him...

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure how to put this delicately...
...so I'll just ask:

WHY?!

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha
i am just guessing here but it probably was his work out for the day!

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what I figured...
...it still sounds like something Rain Main would do, though.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
we canceled out one three run inning.
just one more to go
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

THAT INNING WAS
Barrett's FAULT!!
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

All kidding aside...
...it was probably Lou's fault. Marshall had no chance of being effective in the 3rd-- should have been pulled for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 2nd.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah right
pull your starter in the 2nd less than a day after your bullpen went 4 innings.  The reason you say Marshall had "no chance" of being effective is you know the result.  This hindsight business really gets old.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Were you watching the first two innings on TV?
I generally agree with your premise-- keep the starter in as long as you can, especially after a lot of bullpen work the previous night-- but Marshall had absolutely nothing today.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uh huh
and a starting pitcher has never settled down after looking bad for the first two innings.  Gimme a break.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK
But your presumption that my view was based merely on hindsight is inaccurate.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fine
maybe you've got a crystal ball or something or a weegie board.  But you do everything you can not to pull your starter in the second inning when you're pen is already shot.  If this were a world series game maybe you pull him but not today.  Sweet Lou made the right move.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure what a weegie board is...
...but I had a wedgie board in college. My roommate hated that thing.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

How can there be something wrong
When the team is playing the best ball in the NL?
I think some younger fans here have been thrown by the 'roid era.

I'd rather see 15 Cubs singles and continued winning than 3 Solo HR's...more runners, more runs.

The dependence on the 3-run HR hasn't helped this team in the last 50 years, has it? Sammy Sosa's bombs -- meant nothing. Perhaps they were entertainment, but it meant nothing, overall.

The HRs come when you are not pressured to hit them. The terriffic situational hitting displayed in Mesa came back in June. I'll take it.

And, I'll take the current standing as 'the best team in the NL' since June.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

re: How can there be something wrong
I heartily agree. Gimme wins and clutch hits. Save the home runs for that guy in Texas who probably won't have a job next season.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Although a 3 run HR when you are down is nice
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Baeezbol's
been berry berry good to me!
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Understand your position, but...
I grew up prior to the steroid era, and all I'm asking for is for the Cubs to be at the league median. Right now, they are near the bottom.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is still
Barrett's fault.

The only thing that is problemmatic with zero home runs is that with large gaps in leads, and few innings to make them up (7th inning on...) a team runs out of time and the odds increase expoentially for the leading team to close out a W.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amen!
I love the enthusiasm and 1000 comment threads, but it's getting to the point where I don't even want to look at the game threads anymore.  Since the Cubs have started winning, the average poster age around here has halved.

Every time somebody gets out they suck.  Every time a pitcher does anything but get an out, they suck.

The opposing team gets a run, there are three comments with "f*k

There's always something wrong.  Hendry didn't trade for Arod or Peavy.  The Cubs don't hit enough HRs.  The pitchers don't strike out enough people, blah blah blah.  

Just enjoy this and quit punishing the rest of us with the childish crap.

by martyblue on Aug 2, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

That should do it.
I would expect no more negative comments after that post.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs will have a chance to win this game
Brewers down 5-3, Cubs down 7-4 but now into weak Phillies bullpen.

7 runs will not win this game.

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 Aug 2, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Rocky Cherry settled down nicely.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

WE NEED SOME MORE RUNS!!
Think they heard me?
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I dunno
I think you need to throw another "poop" or two in there before they'll pay attention.

:)

by Scott @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Throwing poop does get people's attention...
...just ask a chimpanzee.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont know....
women who whine are so unattractive, and this site is filled with them?   whatever happened to you're tagline

by INWes44 on Aug 2, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Once the
Cubs started winning the whinning died down some so I changed it.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

So the winning killed the whining.
Interesting.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

There still
are some who still whine but it's not as bad as it was.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

STL loses 5- 4
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Bases Loaded
for mets... come on blow it open!

by AndHart120 on Aug 2, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Eye
Fonzie
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

tying run at the plate
LETS GO KOYIE
AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Will the real Koyie Hill please stand up.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

the real Koyie Hill?
I would rather a guy who could hit

by INWes44 on Aug 2, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

allright
way to get some base runners
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

C'Mon!!
Lets get some more!!!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

I mean, Rain Man...damn keyboard...
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

LETS SCORE SOME
RUUUUNNNNNSSSSS!!!!!  
trade jj and all ex-cards and pay farmleague talent

by Jarrod misses Barrett on Aug 2, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

no whammy no whammy no whammy
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Murton
did a whammy all right.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry, but I have to say it again
KOYIE HILL IS OFFENSIVE DEATH.  Seriously, why not pinch hit Kendall there.  Or my grandma for that matter.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

de rosa has to pinch hit here
matt murton?
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

sorry
i misspelled what i ment to type was...obviously murtons the best choice
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was one
massive typo ;-)
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the big redhead
can tie this up I'll never say another bad word about him...

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't
believe you.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah you're
right.  I was just hoping.

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think
hoping is allowed here.  I'm not sure though.  Maybe we should ask the posters who are posting negative things about posters who are being too negative?  
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
Yeah, that always cracks me up!

by cubsbak on Aug 2, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

MURTON
Nice Job!!!!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go, Matt!
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Pinch runner for Hill please!!!
C'mon Lou.  Wake up.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

8-3 Mets
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

How can I feel this good
Down 2?  What a disorienting month this has been.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Speaks volumes doesn't it?
That we feel confident even two runs down.
Who is this team? I love it!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too bad Fonzi
didn't hit the GS. He was trying. A single would have been fine.

But, this game is symbolic of the past few months. 9 under .500? No prob. Give us a few months.

Down by 6 in the 2nd? Give us a few innings.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 2, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Result in Pittsburgh
Pirates 5, St. Louis Voldemorts 4

So, far, they are 1-2 on the "easy" road trip their fans were counting on to get back in this thing.

Hee Hee hee...

by lancaster99 on Aug 2, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

weren't?
you the one telling us to worry about them?

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is there a phone number...
...that you can call into to listen to the WGN feed? I thought I had one and some point and I'm at work without a radio!

by KevinFosterFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Just went over to the brewcrew site...
Why do some Cub fans insist going over there to talk trash???  Seriously lets leave them alone and enjoy our team.

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats actually...
... a great idea. Be right back

by KevinFosterFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is a silly idea...
You are not going to get any where with them.  They spent like 30 posts debating how Sean Marshall is Glendon Rusch...

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a feeling they are
recent Cub "fans". At least I hope so.
No reason for that at all.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good point...
You are probably spot on.  And they shed a bad light on the people that come here to talk baseball.  Al runs a very nice site with good people that love the Cubs and could give too craps about the Brewers or any other team and their fans.

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amen to that.
It should be enough to be a fan of the Cubs and not have to worry about what other fans are saying about their favorite team.
Oh, well there are a few in every crowd I guess.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang
Rollins is not the person I would have wanted to get a free pass on base...
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 2, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Fearless Prediction:
Cubs come back to take the lead, but then "Golden Boy" Marmol blows it in the 9th.

by Jerry Mumphrey on Aug 2, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

K
Howards gone
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Rowand's
perfectly trimmed facial hair makes me hate him even more
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

KKKKKKKKK
Eyre Baby!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre-ing it out...
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope Eyre is done for the day
thats not a bash on him, but I would like the pitchers spot to bat here, it would mean the game would at least be tied.

by INWes44 on Aug 2, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Good job Eyre
Sliced right through the meat of the order.

Now for our big bats. Come on Cubbies!

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 2, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously, Let's Get Some Love For Eyre Here...
..a like Jones, he's taken a lot of CRAP and persevered. Lately, he's really stepped up. My hat's off to him.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think all of us on BCB would have
sold that guy by the pound three weeks ago.  What a change!
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eyre, JJ, Murton and Ronny
all brought the crap they got upon themselves.

It is one thing to just suck (Like Lee grounding into a 6-4-3) another to keep making bone headed plays.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another nice outing for "Stevie"
Good to see...
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre slicing through the heart of the lineup!
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Eyre's stock is definitely rising...
...it's nice to have him back.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot's swinging bunt reaches the outfield!
n/t
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

4 innings left
I want this win, badly.  I also want OUT of my office.

by astroview on Aug 2, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

DLEE
Hope he has 1 more hit in him for the day.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

crap :(
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

No! Say poop! That worked before.
Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

POOP
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Try this-
RYNO POOP!
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good spot for a Rammy HR...
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

POOP
1 time Aram.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 2, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Because that's who he is these days.
You do not want him up in a big spot anymore.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

What??
I'd miss seeing Unca Cliffy walk very quickly down to first base!
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good Job Aram
Let's get some two out magic going here.
There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 2, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Santo Cracks Me Up
I'm listening to Game Day Audio here at work. The next time he gives some actual analysis might be the first time. He roots, he moans, he gets all worked up. Frankly, I love it.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

You know what...
I love it too.  And he definitely shows how much he loves this team and what he does.

by HIGGY on Aug 2, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cracks Me Up Too
I like the way Pat Hughes has to bait Ronny into doing his job.

In any event, I like the passionate outpouring that Santo brings to the broadcast.  It suits me just fine.

There's always next year.

by BJ Simpson on Aug 2, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rammy
on 2nd two outs, pitching change
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

JC Romero????
He sucks! LET'S GET SOME RUNS!
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Do Romero and Rowand
have competitions to see who can more perfectly groom their facial hair...get some Jim edmonds eye liner for these two
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions  

As long as our bullpen does its job...
We still have a very good chance of winning this game.

by jshipp on Aug 2, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

They have done more
than their job as of late!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is Cliff okay?
He looked like he was not doing so well right when they broke to commercials...
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

ARRRGHHHH
DOUBLE ARRRRGGHHH
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Did the Cubs hit a homer last night?
It like the Cubs have turned into the 1986 Cardnials.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Runs
in 4 out of the first 6 innings.  I'd say we have a good shot at this thing.
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Poll on ESPN
has 67% of 10,000 choosing the Cubs to Win the NL Central

by INWes44 on Aug 2, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Aaaaannnnddd, Lou
confirms my suspicions. Pagan in RF.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe
we'll actually get to see Murton now... get some regular playing time this weekend

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope so
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not unless Soriano comes out.
Lou put Pagan in RF.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

He said
this weekend.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, I see.
I don't think Lou's enamored with Murton's defense in RF and with all the lefty power bats on the Mets, he may stick Derosa out there for the weekend. Maybe not, but Lou doesn't seem to trust Matt just yet.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He did fine
last night and that was his first start since he came back so Lou hasn't gotten to see him play much since he came back.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

7-5 Phillies.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top of the 7th.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cliff Floyd
is almost comical in how ofter he is hurt
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

It surprised me
when his knee didn't explode when he was hit in the first.

by jshipp on Aug 2, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, it did explode.
They just added a few more layers of paper mache and ran him back out there.
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol!
...no it just turned a little more to dust internally
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

JC Romero
batting for himself, must be on the roids again.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

shades
All of the players have pretty sweet sunglasses on today.  Lets vote on who you think has the best pair!

by steinmer on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

romero and rowand's goatees
have on equally awesome glasses
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aramis
always has some sweet shades, but that's nothing new.  

by steinmer on Aug 2, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

If J.C. Romero gets a hit...
Im personally flying to Chicago from Texas to stick my foot up Wuertz's ass.

by jshipp on Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

better get to drivin
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops
gameday sucks
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

What was that little maneuver by Pagan?
Odd move.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That was the
"Oh shit!! I'm gonna lose it in the sun...wait I caught it" move.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

That
was the "Geezwhereinhelldidtheballgo" move.
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

ummm...
angel?

making jacque feel better?

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Ronny
really needs to do the stretch every day, barring some big-time Chicago-related celebrity in town. We don't need to see any more NASCAR drivers in the booth.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Loud applause!
I'll never forget "Wrigley Stadium."
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santo said something like
lets do it for Lou Pineilla and the Cubbies.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Should have said
"Do it before the cubs give me a heart attack"
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's get some RUNS
How awesome would it be if we came back from a 7-1 deficit. Not since the Ryne Sandberg game (see my signature below. We need someone to step-up and win this thing for us.
Ryne Sandberg Game, June 23, 1984, he was 5 for 6, 7 RBI's

by mweil on Aug 2, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Mets
Up 10-3 on the Brewers
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

6/1/07
According to Baseball-Reference.com
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

June 1
111 at-bats coming into today's game.
"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

What will it take for someone on this team
to hit a motherflippin home run?!?!?!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

steroids or HGH
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't know
And don't really care as long as they're winning.  

I'd be just as satisfied to see them string a few hits together and get 3 runs and the win as to hit a 2 or 3 run blast... but that's just me.

by SuperContext on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Its getting old
"The Poop"

Used sparingly, it has greater emphasis.

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

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

April 23, 2007
It is AUGUST, and we're STILL IN IT! YES!

by TheEman on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

WTF
That inning was killed in a hurry!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Bring back Hank White ASAP
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

No kidding,
Hill is like0 for.....EVER!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

really?
cuz blanco is just a hitting machine? :/
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blanco will at least hit .210
not .155
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

touche!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Although Blanco might only play a few
games before he hurts himself again.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Think we can trade him for Bowen?
hitting 222 for the A's (2/9)

how many AB's before he had 2 hits w the cubs?

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Several more than 9 ABs.
"That wouldn't be a homerun in a telephone booth!!"

by TNCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well we made it interesting.....
and you can't win them all, and the Brewers lost, so I think ill be able to live with this loss its too bad so many pitchers had to be used

by INWes44 on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

This one ain't over yet
You're talking like it's May.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

at least MIL
is having a worse day
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

What?!?
Koyie Hill grounded out?  Call the papers!  I've grown to hate him.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Ha-ha-ha!
Will someone please call the Trib and inform them of ksreed's growing distain for one Mr. Koye Hill?!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is anyone watching the brewers game?
Looks like Ned Yost and Graffanino had a fight (??)

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Those Brewers will do anything to try to
copy the Cub's MoJo.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is this for real?
Can anyone confirm this?
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

over from the other BCB..
they only showed the end of it but

it was in the hallway to the clubhouse and guys were in between, including sheets, probably hurt himself more.

Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.
by Zel123 on Thu Aug 02, 2007 at 04:52:36 PM EDT

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's wild.
Graffanino is a really low-key guy, had reputation as the clubhouse chaplain when he was with the Sox.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brenly said--
Jones tried to pull a ball he would normally hit to left center.  That's been the story of Jones' year.
He used to hit a lot of balls to left field, but I don't remember many this year.  Thanks eman for answering the last home run.  Hard to believe he hasn't hit a homer since April.  Wow!!

by Saratoga on Aug 2, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

It's not over yet
only down by 2, two innings left.  Heart of the order will come up at least one more time.  

by jbgindy on Aug 2, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Game is far from over
putting rally cap on
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't give up...
Six outs left and the tired bullpen is doing its job.  Let's keep them off the board too...

These friggin' double plays take your heart out.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd NOT removed due to
injury, according to Len and BB
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Ouch
12-4 Mets
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't you mean
a "mansseire?"
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought it was "manssiere"
n/t
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

that idiot who fell out
probably called in sick today and now he'll get fired from his boss who had the game on in his office.  serves him right.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I want to party with Santo and Hughes
they're having too good a time in the booth.

Wait a minute. I HAVE had a drink with Santo. :)

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Brew Crew Lost
Cubs stay in first

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

EVEN IF.......
....stating the obvious here, but even if the Cubs don't come through (I ...aughhhhhh

SANTO JUST CALLE DHIM GOOCHIE GOOCHIE---

THE CUBS ARE STILL IN FIRST PLACE. LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Power outage
Two guys we counted on to provide some power are really struggling to hit home runs.  I thought Floyd would hit at least 20, seemed like he hit that many against us before he became a Cub.  Jones with two home runs.  Six between them.  Wouldn't it be great if they both busted out in August in September?  They could both carry this club to the playoffs!

by Saratoga on Aug 2, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Why do people think things are going to change
for JJ, Floyd and Lee when they haven't hit for power all year?

It has been this way all year and nothing suggests it will change.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice to get a negative vibe out
of you again Joe.  

I assume we can expect something good out of D LEE now.  Thanks for the help!  I have been waiting for you all day.  :-)

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tad Iguchi...
....will now forever be known as Goochie Goochie.

STRIKE 3! LET'S GET SOME FREAKIN' RUNS!!!!

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Is imbibing against doctor's orders?
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by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even if we lose
You've got to hand it to our bullpen today.  Some quality performances.
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Just going to say that
a very bright spot even if the cubs don't complete the comeback
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely.
Great job by those guys.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The pen has been doing a great job so far
Now if only the offense knows how to handle a bat!

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I know it's up to the offense now...
...but if you score five runs in a game, and your starting pitcher can't make it out of the third, it's kinda the starting pitcher you blame.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 2, 2007 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

well if only someone remembered how to hit
a long ball then we wouldn't have to scrape for those 5 runs.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pagan and then the top of the order...
Comin' up. It's now or never.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Did the Phillies
go shopping at the Used Cubs Closer Yard Sale?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions  

1 down
Pagan couldn't hit anything.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano = RISP
C'mon Theriot!!
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano Doubles
Here we go baby, stay out of the DP
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

what a battle by Sori
...now a CS  (reverse psycology!)
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

ADOLPHO!!!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

we really need a run here
this might be our best/last chance to tie this game
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't mean DP
over excited.... yes
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Think like Dory From Nemo:
Just keep hitting! Just keep hitting...
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

His bags are packed
he's ready to go... just send him home.... send him home
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Ooooooo
Swung at ball four right there.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

PHI 7 - 6 CHC
And here comes D-Lee!
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

THE RIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

THE RIOT!!
Great a/b...let's keep chipping away...
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

THE RIOT!!!
1 run ball game!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions  

what did I tell you...Cubs will have a chance
to win this game today, now 7-6 one out Theriot on first, he will try to steal.
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 Aug 2, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot
is starting to make me hope the cubs don't spend 30mill a year on AROD
When in doubt punch Barret in the face

by jds2 on Aug 2, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit
Ryan Theriot is clutch.
"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Aug 2, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

And Santo's Analysis Was...
..."YESSIR! YESSIR! WAY TO GO!"

Awesome.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Big baby that I am....
...I got tears in my eyes listening to the Santo seventh inning stretch.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I was a woman
I don't know who I would sexually assault first, Derosa or the riot...those guys are ballplayers
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes
Looked pretty out right there...D-Lee avoids the rally-killer, here comes Aramis.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

MORE! MORE! MORE!
Just keep hitting! Just keep hitting......
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh baby!!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

lee is the
antithesis of clutch lately
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Sheesh...
the guy is 2-4 today, with a BB, 2 doubles and a (at the time) game-tying RBI.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Precisely.
His "clutch" numbers are actually very good.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Rami
Put it in the bleachers!!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh please please give A-Ram one to hit
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

the ole
unintentional intentional?
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Flash
pitches around Aramis, DeRosa can be a hero right here.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

here comes DERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

DERO
Lets do this......
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Santo......
..."I picture him hitting another homer..."

but ball four will do.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

It is amazing that teams are pitching around A-Ram
both out of respect for him, and the funk that Floyd is in.  Make 'em pay Cliff...
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Forgot he was lifting for
pitcher..
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

you missed the memo?
Floyd is made of pixie dust and is once again hurt
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not hurt...
taken out in a double-switch.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is getting good!
Let's win this ballgame!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Nope
Pretty mediocre AB, but at least he put one in play.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

For some reason
this whole team has waring-track power.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Guess it was a good move
#$%@!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh Man
Can he too get a one two three inning?

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

One is better
none again.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

oops
better than none again.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

derosa
not very clutch lately

by CZ38 on Aug 2, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

warning track?
did that have a chance or just lame gameday?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Lame gameday
That ball wasn't going anywhere.
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah
Never a doubt, pretty high off the bat.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

how close was it
to a Home Run?
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Aug 2, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Bottom of 9
Fonzie, JJ and (pinch hit) Kendall??
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

fonzie?
you mean fontenot?

isnt fonzie soriano?

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

not very close
drifted just short of the warning track

pretty high pop up that carried well

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

And, once again, D. Lee lets us down
When will this end?  Find yourself, Derek!!!
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon....
get out of here

go join the yankees fans and boo arod and clemens

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm no booing anyone
but the fact is Lee is 0-for-forever in the clutch situations he's paid to hit in.  He needs to get out of this popping-up, striking-out funk.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

unfortunately
I have to agree
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

You've got to be kidding me.
n/t
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

but those doubles
were when?...early innings and/or when the cubs were being blown out
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't deny that
but it doesn't change the fact that there was a lot less pressure when he hit those...don't get me wrong I'm not saying DLee sucks or anything...maybe he just set expectations so high last couple years.

P.S...on't get me started on soriano :)

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
It's not like he was the one pitching.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do me a favor...
and look at his "clutch" stats.  They're a lot better than you think.  You can't get a hit in every clutch situation.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

What are his clutch stats?
Where would I find them?  I'd be grateful for the info, as I'd like to know if I'm wrong.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here you go...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/splits?playerId=3614

Scroll down to the "by situation" stats.  They're real good.

Blaming anyone but Marshall for today's loss is a case of incorrectly locating the problem.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can we blame ohman?
not necessarily for today but just for sucking so bad in general?
To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

You can blame Marshall...
Ohman ran into trouble because he was used against the wrong people.  As a LH specialist, he's been pretty good this year.  Today, we had no choice but to use him against RH batters (who kill him).

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey I will yell that the Cubs when they have it
coming, but really...D LEE is not the issue today.

How about you start yelling at Marshall for giving up 7 runs.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's just obvious
Of course Marshall sucked today.  But when the team had clawed back and Lee had an opportunity to push us over, he gagged
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes... TODAY...
he did not get it done.  2 chances, small sample.  And you have to remember that hitters are EXPECTED to fail 60% of the time or more.  So his 0-2 in "clutch" situations today is hardly "gagging."

Seriously, his numbers in the clutch this year are very solid.

by SouthernCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just looked at ESPN
You're right.  The numbers back you.  Just seems like lately he hasn't been doing anything close to that.  Maybe I've gotten the wrong impression.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very
common impression.  My coworker, a Cardinals fan, just asked me what was wrong with Lee this morning.  I showed him the stats and he was amazed.

I think it is expectations.  Lee has been so good in the last couple of years, everyone expects him to do something with the ball every other at bat.

even hitting .333 means that is just not going to happen.

"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know he can hit.
That's obvious.  He's a doubles machine, except at those times when you really need one.  When was the last time he drove in a winning run?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is your issue
AmRam has had a harder day than D LEE.

Back off angry white boy.

by Joe on Aug 2, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right.
2 runs and a RBI...what a disappointment.
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes
I am disappointed with a guy who hits .330 but never seems to drive one in when it really matters.  I'm not saying Lee sucks.  I'm saying he's not hitting in pressure situations and needs to start doing so.  Why is that so hard to understand?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Aug 2, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Because it is simply not true.
His clutch stats are excellent.  Go look it up.
"Signature must be less than 160 characters" -- Who has a name with 160 characters?

by BlueSox on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh?
What does "when it really matters" even mean? We wouldn't even be this close without those runs.

by godhugh on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

My point exactly.
n/t
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

NEWS FLASH:
Hitting a baseball is hard. You'll make outs 70% of the time if you're really, really good. Getting clutch hits has a lot to do with some good fortune. On top of that, you're suggesting that he start pressing in clutch ABs, which will ultimately backfire. The guy's a hit machine, how's about you stop complaining.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

drop the ball ohman!
Could have had an easy two!

by Aaron @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

bunt attempt
Nunez popped up on a bunt right in front of the mound and just stood there in the box looking at it. Ohman caught it when he could have let it fall and had an easy double play.

And as I speak this piece of garbage lets the game get out of hand. I hate Will Ohman. Why is he even in the game?

by Aaron @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 2, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

For the first time all season
We are all alone in first place with a .5 game lead.

At least for about 20 minutes or so...

Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 2, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Ohman
is getting smacked around like Michael Barrett
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

That's the game.
Ohman is just flat-out awful. That's all I can say.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions  

What??? "That's the Game"?????
Have you been paying attention lately??? It ain't over until the Cubs (or Jayson Werth) say it is.
Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

shit
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Home runs are great
But trying to hit home runs is not.  Looking at the all the NL teams scoring as much as us, they rank #2, #5, #12, and #15 in homeruns.  There are 6 NL teams with less runs scored, but more homeruns.  

Our O is a doubles hitting, put the ball in play, but don't get doubled off (until today) kinda team.  It is a nice change of pace to the home run hitting, strikeout machine we used to be.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

why is ohman being left out there
its a string of 4 righties in a row....

we work all the way back into this game and lou doesnt want to overextend one of our big relievers for 2/3 of an inning?

Zambrano's pitching tomorrow...

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

OH MAN!
Can you please stop living up to your name?!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

As in....
"Oh, man...he just blew it."
or
"Oh, man...3 runs given up and 1 out"

Ugh.

"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, man.
Tinker to Evers to Chance!

by sanantonecub on Aug 2, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
Now it's really over. My God, Ohman really wants to put an exclamation point on his suckery.

10 PHI - 6 CHC

Alllllmost. No ground lost at least.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, about that.
I'm not some pessimist troll, buddy -- it was pretty damn obvious that Ohman ruined our chances right there.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was a valiant effort
but marshall dug the hole too deep...so deep that OHMAN had to emerge out of it :)
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by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

It is will Oh Mannnn - you are killing us again!
Ryne Sandberg Game, June 23, 1984, he was 5 for 6, 7 RBI's

by mweil on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh-O Man
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Son of a... ugh.
Friggin' Will OhManYouSuck.

Where's Bobby Howry?  Marmol?  Hell, I'll even take Jason Kendall on the mound throwing BP over this guy.

by Teacherdave on Aug 2, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright..and thats the game..
Good thing the brewers lost today..so we can keep the division leaders title for at least one more day.

by cubsnlinux on Aug 2, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

this was a really poorly managed top half
there's no reason ohman should've been left in there after the Coste 1B, 4 righties in a row that all have massive splits against LH pitching in their careers...

2/3 of an inning is all that was needed from one of the other guys

Z is pitching tomorrow, he can be ridden

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

You can't throw Howry or
Dempster out there.  At some point, you just have to say this was one of those 40 games in the season you are going to lose.  

No way you put another arm out there in the 9th.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

dempster, howry, marmol
any one of them could've thrown 2/3  of an inning

its a 1 run game, you dont give this one up

Zambrano is throwing tomorrow AND you get Wood activated

someone could've thrown an extra 10 pitches

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Careful
sweet Lou's little elf will come running in here wagging his finger at you telling you that Lou does not make mistakes.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's got more little elves
than Santa...

I like you Sue, i should've known when BlueMike considered you an enemy

by DartmouthCubsFan on Aug 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
I like you too.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Elves"???
It's already been established you don't like the guy. So now we're going to go to name calling if he gets defended? Come on.

 

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Aug 2, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Elfs don't scare me
Quade would probably hold him up at third anyways.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Ohman keeps digging holes like this
he will have to join the gravediggers union.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Who's due up?
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Fontenot/Jones/Hill
n/t
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou messed up
Ohman only gets lefties out.  What is so tough to understand about that?  Sending him up against 6 straight righties (2 being switch hitters) is suicidal.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate Ohman's phony SCOWL
You know that look on his face after he screws up. Corey Patterson used to do the same thing, purely for the cameras and the fans, just like Ohman does.

You know what Will? Spare me the scowl. Just pitch well.

by SouthsideCub on Aug 2, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Fly balls....
What is happening in the outfield today is the reason the Cubs MUST play more night games.  Since the team is restricted to a certain amount of night games due to the nieghborhood, the only way to increase the number of night games is to build a brand new stadium.  It could another 10-15 more wins per year.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 2, 2007 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I feel the same way
I love wrigley...but it handicaps us no doubt.  talked about ehre a couple months ago...steve stone pointed how wrigley plays like 4 parks...how is a team supposed to be built for that?

nonetheless the cubs are persevering, and today is just a small hiccup...shouldn't be too much of a downer considering the valiant effort to stage a comeback

To Matt Murton - the biggest, baddest, hairiest, most testosterone filled S.O.B to ever put on a cubs uniform

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

High baseball IQ
I completely agree that the park plays very different on different days.  That just means you need a deeper team, with a smart coach who knows who to play when.  Luckily we got both of those right now.

Either that, or you need your every day players (and pitchers) to have high baseball IQs, and be able to adjust as situations warrant.  That would be fine too.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bull
Conditions are the same for both teams.  In fact, strange quirks in a field can help the home team if they can build their roster accordingly.

by californiachicagoan on Aug 2, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but.....
The Cubs play all their home games at Wrigley.  The other teams are there maybe 6-9 times/year.
"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Aug 2, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

The ump must have a 5pm massage.
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Well I hope
this game has a happy ending...
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only for the ump and the team in red. :-(
Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still in 1st
Big Z on the mound tomorrow in a big one...let's hope the Wrigley grounds crew can replace the oxygen Ohman sucked out of the ballpark.
"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Aug 2, 2007 4:54 PM CDT reply actions  

They'll bounce
back tomorrow.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh, well.
Let's go get the Mets tomorrow!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

My conclusions...
1)Bullpen looked good, for the most part.
2)We kept in it 'till the end.
3)Will Ohman needs to be taken out back and beaten with a sock full of nickels.
4)At least we're still in 1st place.
5)Let's regroup, and go beat the Mets!
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Throw in
there has to be a better option out there than Koyie Hill.

by BringBackRyno on Aug 2, 2007 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Koyie Hill will soon be replaced
by Hank White, assuming his rehab goes well, so let's hope a .240 hitting Blanco returns to the Cubs.  

That would be a vast improvement.  He never had a high average but seemed to be a good clutch player who had good "d" and keeps runners honest.

Soriano: rub two of those big bats together and you will catch fire!

by LAcarl519 on Aug 2, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good idea...
or maybe even those damn dollar coins they give for change at the post office...
"High...pop fly...wouldn't be a home run in a phone booth!" -Harry Caray

by riggs on Aug 2, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rough day for Marshall
...his struggles set the tone for the entire day. Split about to be expected from two fairly evenly matched teams.

Get Mets 2 of 3 and get to some places cooler like Hou (dome) and Colo...might help our pitchers who looked a little spent last 2 nights.

Woody's return should provide a big boost who goes down?? Cherry after today's (prolonged) outing?

by writerinwrigley on Aug 2, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Bring on the Mets!
I'll take a split with the Phillies and moving into first place.
Now we just have to play well against the Mets.
With Z on the bump we have a great chance to start the series off well.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Aug 2, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

eyre has been much better than ohman l ately
quite odd to be saying that
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 2, 2007 5:05 PM CDT reply actions  

brewers fight?
on the post game radio show there is a report that estrada and yost got in each other's face during the brewers game (after the inside the park home run)...more evidence the brew crew may be coming apart?

by dynasty on Aug 2, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I missed the end of the game...
...but I'd already made peace with the idea of a loss here. It's cool to see the Cubs made it back to a one-run game -- at least for a little while.

Hey, the offense put together six runs and the bullpen did OK for the most part (except for Ohman, it seems). A quality start could have won this one.

Ah, well. Splitting with the Phils is nothing to be ashamed of.

Brew Crew: We have arrived -- now step aside.

by daver on Aug 2, 2007 5:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Why can't Lou recognize Ohman's issues
What i like about Lou is his ability to see quickly what kills the Cubs. For example, Eyre blew some games in May and he STOPPED putting him in situations that could kills us.

He has got to start doing this with Ohman. It just seems to me that leaving Ohman in against righties KILLS us everytime.

I was really hoping we could come back and being down 1 in the 9th is a lot different then being down 4.

Ryne Sandberg Game, June 23, 1984, he was 5 for 6, 7 RBI's

by mweil on Aug 2, 2007 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

They just said
on CTL that Marshall went to the hospital after the game today. I really hope it isn't anything serious.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2007 6:02 PM CDT reply actions  

I Dont
have much of a problem with the way the bullpen pitched today, they've been doin so good lately, everyone has an off day

by tizzle on Aug 2, 2007 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

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