Open Thread: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks, Friday 8/24, 8:40 CT

i think a sweep

wouldnt be too much to ask. if you look at the matchups, we have the better pitcher going each game. our offense is much better than theirs, so why not a sweep?

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

by NDcubsfan on Aug 24, 2007 10:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Even I won't be that optimistic. Of course we'd all love a sweep. But 2 of 3 would be just fine.

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

by Al on Aug 24, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be happy with 1-2

Arizona is a damn good team.

by lancaster99 on Aug 24, 2007 10:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is the Cards won 3 of 4 from AZ in St. Louis while the Cubs lost 2 of 3 in Chicago. It would be nice to make up some of that ground in this series and hope St. Louis gets their heads handed to them when they come to AZ.

by cubsbak on Aug 24, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just so you all know...

I just saw Owings here the hospital where he was in the morgue actually bringing corpses back to life for families and then giving them each 1 million dollars (I sad that like Dr. Evil). Then for good measure he donated 500 million dollars to the federal governement so that all of us 30 somethings (and younger) won't get screwed out of our Social Security. I tried to thank him for all of this but he took off like a speeding bullet to get back to Arizona.

Oh well, thanks Micah!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This routine has gotten old

I'm going the other way.

Micah Owings taught Michael Vick the best way to drown puppies!

He didn't cry during Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner said, "Dad, wanna have a catch?"

He cheered when Drago killed Apollo Creed!

He RIPS THE TAGS OFF MATTRESSES!

We have to end the scourge that is Micah Owings.

by lancaster99 on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

woa

He didn't cry during Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner said, "Dad, wanna have a catch?" --> the man has no soul

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO!

;-)

There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Aug 24, 2007 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha ha

I don't cry too often, but jeesh, every time I see that scene, I cry!!!!

by zevkalman on Aug 24, 2007 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Field of Dreams

Okay, that's my favorite movie and yes, I always cry at that scene. The only other movie that makes me cry like that is "Brian's Song." However, I cry from the opening credits to the end of the movie! Don't even ask me what the pages of the book/screenplay look like or what the chapter on "Pic" looks like in my copy of "I Am Third."

"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.

by No Southern Belle on Aug 24, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay fine...

I believe I was mistaken. He actually went to the morgue and stole organs to make a "natural" suit. He stole money from purses laying around patient's rooms, he stole money from me (!), and then he hopped in his gas guzzling SUV, drove over several sick people on his way out of Chicago, and then sped the whole way home.

Better?

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

But before he left

He wanted to get a side session in so he went to the park and started throwing fastballs at tress. Each time he hit one it splintered into a thousand pieces which hit cars, knocked down powerlines and obstructed roadways.....JERK

by El Borto on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So this is what Ted Sizemore is doing these days

Ted Sizemore, a former Dodger who is now Rawlings's chief liaison with MLB players, is doing his best to address this. One of his tactics is to persuade minor-league prospects, not yet set in their ways, to wear the Primo during spring training. "You get them to like the color and the feel and the weight of the glove," he says. "A few start using it, and word of mouth spreads."

But as a former player, Sizemore understands the Sisyphean nature of his task. "It's very hard to get a player to change from something he really loves," he says.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sizemore

I hope he's better at his new job than he was playing for the Cubs. He hit .248 with 2 homers and 24 RBI in 1979, his one year with the club. He also made 15 errors in just 96 games at second base.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

April 2005 game in Arizona

Actually, Al - Zambrano pitched that game (badly) and he, too, is still on the Cubs.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Correct.

I was looking only at the position players. Z, of course, won't pitch in this series.

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

by Al on Aug 24, 2007 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Score!

Bleacher seats for the Cardinals make up game! I haven't been to a Cubs game in about 8 years (I'm down Indianapolis way). Oh, thank you God of Rain, I wouldn't have seen them this year, either. (I like to sit in the bleachers more than anywhere else).

"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon, 1981

by carmenfanzone on Aug 24, 2007 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too

4 bleacher's and 4 lower level seats, thank you rain! I too enjoy the bleachers more than any other seat in the ballpark

by Walker71421 on Aug 24, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wanna go

I just need to find a group. Of course I could just say the hell with it, get a bleacher seat and chill with Al.

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Aug 24, 2007 11:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If the Cubs want to do well

in this series, they have to get on top early and often. The D Backs play all 9 innings and don't quit. Their young players are very talented and even though the pitching staff numbers look to be in our favor, they are inflated somewhat because the D backs have been on the losing end of quite a few blowouts. So, if it's a tight game, we probably lose. And they are nails at home, only the Brewers have a better home win % in the NL.

"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Aug 24, 2007 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just let it be said again

I HATE THE DBACKS!

especially the way the cubs always play against them

//also because I had to live there and endure them winning a world series

//oh and their "baby backs" marketing campaign a few years back

You may run like mays but you hit like $#!%

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 24, 2007 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

AND...

the fact that the diamondbacks mascot is a friggin bobcat...yes, I understand the park was the "BOB", but it's not anymore...which emphsizes what a stupid mascot it is.

//rant over ;)

You may run like mays but you hit like $#!%

by cubsirishkillme on Aug 24, 2007 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely disgusting... NYY gang caps

Officially licensed by Major League Baseball.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,294409,00.html

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 24, 2007 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gang cap

I was in a Mall here in CT last night and LIDS had a whole section of these roped off. Must of been 10 guys trying on different colors.

Its all about the $$$ to MLB and George

by parrotinct on Aug 24, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's why

the comment in the article about MLB not realizing the gang relationship is such BS. If stores are cordoning off the caps, they obviously know. As a 40+ year old white guy, I can look at the caps and see the gang association. I take back my earlier comment below. MLB probably was in on the idea.

Coming next...handguns in your choice of team colors with the logo stamped on the grip.

by rlpete on Aug 24, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"MLB probably was in on the idea. "

Yep. MLB had to license thse caps in order for NEW Era to make them with the Yankees logo on them.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 24, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know that New Era

is licensed for products but I'm not sure if MLB approves every use of the logo(s) or New Era has some flexibility.

by rlpete on Aug 24, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The way I understand it

Is that New Era has a license with MLB that has more holes than swiss cheese and can basically put any MLB logo on whatever design they want with no extra input needed.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 24, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then I want

Cubbie condoms.

Hopefully they'll play good defense.

by El Borto on Aug 24, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps

but you may end up lacking the "pop" needed to "pull out" a winner.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What BS

you know the Yanks knew what was going on. Enough with the Caps, I swear kids wear the caps couldn't tell you what team it is. All Dollarzzzzzzzzzzzz

by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Aug 24, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe

it's all about the benjamins.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Years ago

during a give away for "shaving kit day" ( no I am not making that up) we speculated on some more absurd give aways and decided on Cubbie Condoms. The slogan was " YOUR SAFE WITH
CUB CONDOMS " ( which presumes I think that Cedeno & Jones are not the base runners)

"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 24, 2007 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

...that's a great idea. They should've done it when Wendall Kimm was coaching third, and had an ad campaign about trying to score from first.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 24, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about

"Cubs Condoms" because we try harder.

It's not too late to go to Soto

by tharr on Aug 24, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How About

"Cubs Condoms-Because Sometimes the Best Deal is the One You Don't Make"

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 24, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How bout

Cubs Condoms-Because 18 years later, it wouldve been a well spent 50 cents.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yowzah

That is amazing that MLB licensing signed off on that.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 24, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA!

Maybe we can get some firearm stands in the park too!

That is absolutely pathetic. Do the yanks actually think that even if some gang banger punk wears this hat, that they will actually become a game attending fan???

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As much as I dislike Bud and the never-ending

search for every damn penny he can find, I hope that this wasn't an MLB idea but rather New Era's. Not that it would surprise me if it was an MLB idea. Regardless I don't expect these will be sold for long. Sounds like future eBay merchandise to me.

by rlpete on Aug 24, 2007 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wrigley Rules?

Hi, this is my first post. I'm seeking help from you BCBers in understanding the rules of Wrigley. Can any of you explain why the Cubs have a limit on night games, and why they can't play night games on Friday? I know that Chicago politics can be dicey, but these rules seem to hurt the Cubs, and I can't believe that anyone in Chicago wants to do that. Why not allow the Cubs to play at night so that their schedule is the same as everyone else's?

Thanks for any insight you can give me.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 24, 2007 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Neighborhood residents voted against it

1-RUN GAMES = 16-19 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 33-31 | updated on 8/22

by SackMan on Aug 24, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahh Wrigleyville

Having been a resident of the neighboorhood I can understand the residents desire to limit night games. It really is a Jekyll and Hyde neighborhood.

If you haven't been in the area you need to understand that Wrigley is literally a city block that is completely surrounded by homes and businessess. There is no parking for fans. No parking garage. Despite ample public transportation and shuttles the area becomes a driving and parking nightmare for everygame. Day games have less of an impact on residents because many of them are at work.

The Cubs may get shafted with extra day games, you can't ignore the impact the games have on the area residents. And I can't blame them. Really its a bad situation where there is a old ballpark that was built before considerations were made for cars. I'd rather have more day games, than have the Cubs move out of the neighborhood.

by El Borto on Aug 24, 2007 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One also has to consider

That even now, 20 years after lights were put in the stadium, many consider "a day game at Wrigley" a perfect setting for baseball. Not just a game at Wrigley, but a day game.

As a baseball fan, I like Wrigley having the large number of night games. It might stink for me having to follow them at work, but it's the way baseball is meant to be played, and is also a lot better for younger fans.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 24, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

large number of day* games

I type too fast sometimes. Wish we could "edit" our posts.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 24, 2007 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

I always call into work sick once in May to go to a beautiful spring day game. I love it.

by El Borto on Aug 24, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I haven't lived in Chicago since I was two years old, so my one or two trips to Wrigley were very easy (for me, not necessarily my parents).

Thanks for cluing me in on the situation.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 24, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm still friggin pissed at Lou

For continually trotting out Fata55 Ward to RF this week. We were playing in a HUGE OF, and we cant give Pie one friggin start in SanFran with Jones in RF? Come on Lou. Why even have Pie on the roster if he's not gonna play?

1-RUN GAMES = 16-19 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 33-31 | updated on 8/22

by SackMan on Aug 24, 2007 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fatso

Speaking of fatsos, Fielder has had his suspension reduced to two games and is set to serve them tonight and tomorrow night against San Francisco. Here's to 27 other quick outs in that game. Go Giants.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Aug 24, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who's going down with Monroe pick up ???

Fox, Murton, Pie ???

Fox - had some bad AB's the other night had trouble in right.

Murton - What can you say, he reminds me of warning track power "Paul" Bako execpt he gets a few more hits. They both seem to ground into DP's.

Pie - Has no AB's since ??? Dont want to loose his speed or glove

Who would go down if Soriano come back next week.

Do the wait until 9/1 to save options ???

by parrotinct on Aug 24, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fox will go down...

Monroe directly replaces Fox as the "power RH bat" off the bench. Murton's role is linked to Soriano's return. Pie's role is linked to Pagan.

I still think we have too many OF and not enough backups in the IF. Hopefully Ramirez, Theriot, and DeRosa avoid injury the rest of the way, because otherwise we're extremely limited.

by SouthernCub on Aug 24, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

Monroe will replace Murton in left. Murton will now assume Fox's role as the RH bat that Piniella will use only as a last resort. But I do agree that Fox will be the guy to get sent down. Murton goes down when Soriano gets healthy. I also agree that the Cubs need a real backup shortstop.

by cubsbak on Aug 24, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was referring to Murton's role...

on the roster. When Soriano comes back, Murton goes down.

by SouthernCub on Aug 24, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

for clarifying.

by cubsbak on Aug 24, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

when soriano comes back,

the roster will expand and murton stays...

by anormal on Aug 24, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not if he comes back on Tuesday...

if He comes back before Sept 1, Murton will be sent down for a few days. But yes, if Soriano comes back Sept 1 or later, Murton will stay up.

by SouthernCub on Aug 24, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They talked

about this on Spots Nite last night and they don't think Lou will let him come back anytime before Sept. 1st. Their reasoning was why take a chance letting him come back when he wants to and further injuring himself and not be available next month when they will really need him.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We've covered this before...

They both seem to ground into DP's.

Murton does NOT ground into a lot of double plays. He has grounded into a TOTAL of 3 double plays all year.

he reminds me of warning track power "Paul" Bako

Are you kidding me? That is silly.

Murton's career line: .290/.360/.440 OPS: 800
Bako's career line: .234/.307/.316 OPS: 623

They are not even close.

And the trib is reporting Fox is probably getting sent down.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 24, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Murton is what he is

.270 15 hrs, and 70 rbi's in a full season. How many times have we seen him hit weak ground balls for nothing.

by Johnny Callison was a Cub on Aug 24, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps...

But that has nothing to do with his hitting into doubles plays often (he doesn't), nor does it have anything to do with him being a similar player to Paul Bako.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 24, 2007 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I was off on the DP's - venting after yester

However, do you want 4 HR and limited power out of Left Field slot.

When I referred to him a Paul Bako, I was speaking about power, most of his shots wind up 6 feet from the vines.

Thanks for the stats update !!! Thats why we love this site and you guys

by parrotinct on Aug 24, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4?

4 home runs is not a lot. But it sounds a lot worse than it really is.

4 home runs in 180 at-bats would be 13 home runs in 600 at-bats.

I still think that Murton will end up being a 20 hr guy, with a line of 300/360/470 or so. That is pretty decent, and when you have A-Ram, Lee, and Soriano you can most definitely afford to have those numbers in a corner outfield spot. Further, when you have A-Ram, Lee, Soriano, Z, etc. you NEED to have someone with those numbers, because that is call you can afford.

visit the mindful mission.

by big_lowitzki on Aug 24, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree on this but

I agree 100% on the $$$ piece however

your not getting the HR production out of Lee, A-ram or soriano like we hoped early on.

As we sat here CT in early april my 14year old
said this was the HR production we needed to win.

150 or so

A-Ram - 35
Soriano - 30
Lee - 30
Barrett - 15
JJ - 15
Murton - 12
Floyd - 12
D-Ro - 10
Others - 15

These #'s are way off but its almost Sept 1st and they are in it 100% small ball can & does work.

I think we would all like to see a run of 10 games where we go 7 - 3 and win by medium / big #'s

Look at Milwakee's pitching since the break
least wins and most innings by the bull pen,
lets stay away from this

by parrotinct on Aug 24, 2007 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I used to rail on Todd Walker

and sparked some comments when that was brought up (he still sucks, by the way), but nothing like Murton.

He's a perfect combination of "good work ethic" appearance, underdog mentality, and OBP numbers that makes some people just love, love, love him. On the other hand, his horrible defense and lack of consistent OPS has other people look at the total package and question just how good of a ballplayer he is.

He's the "Perfect Storm" for Moneyball. Never has there been so much text for such an insignificant player.

by NO100 on Aug 24, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the definition of a 4th OF.

BTW, Murton hasn't hit into more DP because he hasn't had more AB with runners at first and less than 2 outs. But he has grounded out more than enough this season. Can we stop treating him as the second coming of Christ? (And that goes for Pie, too, who couldn't even hit lefties in the PCL). NO100 is right. We're wasting too much space on Al's server writing about Murton. Murton is a good substitute OF. But he has to learn how to pinch hit.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 24, 2007 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just do it Cubs!!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like a lefty for Monroe

This article by Jon Paul Morosi from the DFP indicates that Cotts, Ohman or Rapada will be the PTBNL in the Monroe deal. Apparently the Tigers were interested in Ohman during last offseason.

Full article here: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070824/SPORTS02/708240406/1048

by Tim Madrid on Aug 24, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

seems like a lot

I would be suprised if it is a major league player. They were ready to waive him and eat his contract. Has it been said how much salary the cubs are responsible for?

by JonH on Aug 24, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If that is the case

I wish we could have saved the trouble and gotten something better for Ohman..you know, if they were actually INTERESTED in him.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Monroe is better...

...than the bag of balls I was hoping to get for OhMan.

It's win/win!

"2007. Our year. Our beer." - G. Heileman Brewing Co., Milwaukee, WI.

by ilovepie on Aug 24, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did we get a bag of balls too?

THEN it will be worth it!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that makes sense....Ohman for Monroe

Two players on the outs with each club, Ohman opens up a 40 man spot so no one else is effected. Cotts is so what and Rapada, well I guess if they really wanted him.

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 24, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Drat ! Fielder serving suspension NOW

He couldn't have waited a few days or more precisely MLB
could not have made the decision MONDAY?. Anyway reduced from 3 games to two.

Apologies if this has already been listed but I did not see it.

"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 24, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wickman

Bob Wickman was DFA'd by the Braves today...

maybe?

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You can't be serious ?

What Dempster does not scare you enough ? I have a soft spot
for Wickman but he is the David Wells of closers. A big fat innefective tub of lard. The man is being cut by the BRAVES, a team DESPERATE for a closer and ANY kind of effective relief pitching. Um no thanks

"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 24, 2007 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok

just gaging the reaction, as I have the same opinion.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Owners of Weiner's Circle

would be the only people happy to see Bob Wickman waddle into town.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Aug 24, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good one, Varsho

I would hope he'd leave some of the great fries for me and not devour them all before I got there.

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

by TheEman on Aug 24, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wickman

According to the article on braves.com (http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070824&content_id=2167614&vkey=news_atl &fext=.jsp&c_id=atl), Wickman complains when he is pitching in non-save situations (even last night's tie game in the 12th). I don't think that the Cubs need that type of attitude in the clubhouse right now. It's also debatable whether or not he is as good a pitcher as Dempster, Howry, or Marmol right now.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 24, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's about as good as Glendon Rusch

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

by NDcubsfan on Aug 24, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let the Monroe Era

begin!

SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 24, 2007 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it is going to be really interesting

seeing how the brewers do in sanfran--not easy to hit homers in that park. and the brewers literally live on them.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

On a different topic

There are plenty of posters here who do a lot of complaining, and moaning about Ryan Dempster -- but never notice when other closers have trouble. It's as if only Ryan Dempster has problems. Tunnel vision, folks.

If you haven't noticed, the Padres Trevor Hoffman has blown 5 of his last 6 save chances, and 2 of his last 3. Luckily enough for the Pads, they have lost only one of those games. Hoffman surrendered the tying runs in 4 of those situations.

So, the next time you want to 'dump' on Dempster think about this potential HOFer who, right now -- has trouble getting outs.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but...

You are comparing a percentage of blown saves by a first ballot HOF to a guy who you never know which pitcher you are going to get - strike zone Demp, or Demp "He-Walk-A-Plenty".

Please don't EVER use Trevor Hoffman as an analogy for blown saves by Ryan Dempster. Its insulting to him.

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

by TheEman on Aug 24, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here is why SDSJM

because the only blown saves that matter to me are the ones that happen to the Cubs.

I would never dare to say Demp is the only one who blows saves. I know it happens elsewhere but tunnel vision I have not...Cubs vision is more like it.

Demp aint that bad though I cannot stand that even when he is pitching and gets a save or closes a game, it NEVER comes easy (well maybe once this year but...).

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So I guess that one time

was Wednesday night, by happenstance?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"happenstance"

thats good

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

by NDcubsfan on Aug 24, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure...

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineups

Cubs
Theriot, SS
Jones, RF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Floyd, LF
DeRosa, 2B
Kendall, C
Pie, CF
Marshall, P

D-Backs
Young, CF
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Jackson, 1B
Snyder, C
Reynolds, 3B
Upton, RF
Drew, SS
Owings, P

by Bruce Miles on Aug 24, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no monroe

still want kendall hitting in the 2 hole though

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

by NDcubsfan on Aug 24, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't have expected Monroe...

to be in the lineup tonight. He's here to face LH pitchers.

by SouthernCub on Aug 24, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool Pie

by GoCubbies34 on Aug 24, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, Wednesday night was a "S"

for Hoffman. Tues/Thurs were blown saves, and Tuesday was the game lost to the Mets.

I see your point az, but many here just seem to think the Cubs are the only team that might have a bullpen stumble. The Indians are in first, in the AL Central with Joe Borowski and his 5+ ERA. Plenty of people think Borowski's leading a charmed life this season, for with that ERA -- how can he be a reliable closer? However, he seems to be.

The Tribe made a huge pitch for Hoffman. He eventually signed back with the Pads, after the Padres were shamed into offering him a contract somewhat close (but not as large) as the Indians offered. Borowski has 36 saves, opposed to Hoffman's 32. They've both blown the same amount of saves.

Even though Boroski's ERA is 5.51 and Hoffman's is 2.60 -- I guess the Tribe has about the same production for millions less in payroll.

However, is Borowski to be trusted in the post-season, should Cleveland make it there?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Borowski

The very idea of a "closer" having a 5.51 ERA makes me laugh. Closers were once the guys on the team with the lowest ERAs. Imagine Bruce Sutter with an ERA over 3 - it never would have happened. If Borowski has been that bad at keeping guys from scoring, he must be coming into a lot of games with a 3-run lead and giving up 2 and getting the final out with the bags loaded. To me, that's not a closer. It's a lousy pitcher with a very, very patient manager who never puts him into a real save situation.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, that's not true.

Borowski's crappy ERA is almost completely attributable to three spectacular blown saves: April 19 vs. the Yankees, when he gave up six runs, including a walkoff grand slam to A-Rod; May 13 vs. the A's, four ER in 0.2 IP; and August 14 vs. the Tigers, four ER in 0.1 IP.

Take away those three games and his ERA drops to 3.12.

ERA's for closers can be very misleading; this is an extreme example.

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

by Al on Aug 25, 2007 5:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the problem with...

small statistical samples. Well put, Al.

Right now, Dempster is one of the more effective closers in the NL. He wasn't sharp when he came off the DL and that forced Lou to say that he was going to use other pitchers in the closer role. It was the right move at the time. I remember posting that it was a challenge to Dempster. Well, he answered it very well. Dempster recovered and has been lights out since.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 25, 2007 6:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Theriot

got a break on that call maybe a good omen (usually called out on borderline check swing).

How the heck has this D=back team done it?? Smoke and mirrors methinks they're due for nice long losing skid.

by writerinwrigley on Aug 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Riot walks

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice walk, riot

lets get some early runs.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones

It looks like Jacque is in that zone where he tries to pull everything. When he was on that tear (eh, I guess he still is) he was going oppo.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-LEE 1-0

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dlee

is a monster

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We score before the 7th, Yesss!!!

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

there ya go.

one to nothing :)

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh my god

rammy was early on that

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ugly swing, aramis

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mark Grace

Anyone else watching on mlb.tv? Gracie's on color for the d-backs feed. I don't like too may announcers, but Mark does a great job.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You haven't heard Grace

very much, have you? He's terrible.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Missed opportunity

As much as I detest all the corporate sponsorship in baseball these days, I always got a kick out of D'back fans calling their park the "BoB". Similar to the "Juicebox" in Houston and the "Phone Booth" in San Francisco, it shows a good sense of humor and some much needed irreverence.

So after JP Morgan Chase took over naming rights in Arizona, I disappointed the fans (and media) didn't pick up on the Morgan part of the name, and start to call it the "Morgue".

Oh man, the promotional possibilities are endless - Bill Veeck is spinning (and having a cold one) in his grave...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Aug 24, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

atta boy cliff

screw the shift!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DERO...2-0

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dero

also a monster

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man crush on De Ro

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man crush

there are so many man crushes on this team. we need to make a list, with number one of course, Riot.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol yeah Riot is good man crush

material

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

30+ pitches for owings

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only relevant numbers:

1 Inning
36 Pitches

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

whew, thought that was gone

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Always a struggle...

"Felix Pi-ee"

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pie didn't earn himself

another start in that at-bat.

by elgato on Aug 24, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A hit for JJ

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JJ!

Nice single

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

working some good counts on owings

something we haven't seen that often as of late

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Patience boys, patience

This guy threw something like 95 pitches in only 4 innings in his ND at the old North side ballyard last month...

37 pitches in the 1st only 7 in the 2nd. Felix, baby...relax.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

mil 2, sf 0

dam

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Len's talking about the Snakes...

...run since they took 2/3 from the Cubs. He mentioned they won 9 consecutive series before Milw just took 2/3. Nine straight series wins, that's what the Cubs need; will even take it starting from the Cards series.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh my god

this guy is insane

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

crap

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You're f'n shitting me..

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man, come on.

does anyone give up more homeruns to pitchers than the cubs?

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Braves?

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, you do know

what Owings did last week, I presume.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes. i wasn't just talking about that one.

i'm talking about all the homeruns from pitchers over the last few years.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 hr's his last 2 starts

how come i haven't heard of this guy?

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

those skinny little arms he has

can get around pretty fast

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

marshall just lacks mental toughness

he plays lousy defense and he can't hit a lick. it is tough to win a game with him on the mound.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, good God.

You, sir, are an idiot.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, and you're a douchebag.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can live with that.

But you can't fix stupid.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's funny they gave me that phd.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

we should just take him out back and shoot him. ::rolls eyes::.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm saying he doesn't do the little things; thus,

he makes it tough on himself. he can't bunt, and he plays terrible defense. you disagree?

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's not what you said

I think his record speaks for itself. Not lights out, but not as gloomy as you portray it, either.

And just because you have a PhD doesn't make you "street smart." If you really believe what you wrote about Marshall, that makes you pretty dumb, IMHO.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i simply said that it's tough to win a game with

sean on the mound; and that's because he isn't especially good at doing the 'little things.' i don't dislike him. i don't see any other options for us in the 5th spot. i'm not calling for his head. he's young, i know.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyway, i apologize for the name-calling.

and i'm not throwing the towel.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apology accepted

And if I misinterpreted your intent, I apologize for that, too. But re-reading your original post, it sure seemed a lot more general and unnecessarily negative than your subsequent ones.

In those, you had a point. In your first, I don't think you did.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don't

think there is anything this team or it's players can do to make you happy. They aren't robots they're humans. They aren't perfect.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what makes me happy is fundamental ball.

situational hitting, good defense.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then maybe

you should find another team.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what? why can't i cheer for the team i love

in the way i choose? i'm perfectly satisfied. i understand that frustration is part of being a fan, especially a cubs fan. and i think any fan should demand fundamental play out of professional athletes.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude

what you are doing is not cheering.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that is not what i was saying.

you said i should stop following the cubs. i simply made a comment about marshall needing to get better defensively and with the bat in order to help himself and not have such little margin for error.

who do you think you are anyway?

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone who

takes this team and it's players for what they are. It really doesn't matter what you want Sean to do because you can't change it. Complaining about it in here does nothing because he can't here you.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then he has to pitch even better

Oh, any BTW, don't try to pay too much attention to NBF. He was as ornery as a pisspot the other night during the Giants game; ripping on anyone who said something negative.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i know.

i was here and called him on it. he's been rubbing me the wrong way for a long time.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not true

Realistic comments, fine.

Ridiculous, unnecessary negative comments, such as throwing in the towel in the third inning, you're darned right I'm gonna rip.

BTW, Len and Bob said this is the best they've seen Marshall throw this season. But it's still awfully tough for the Cubs to win when he's on the mound ... :P

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so, i guess all a pitcher has to do is throw.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What do you think he should do?

You tell me.

Should Marshall be able to field like Maddux, pitch like Ryan and hit like Jenkins?

Good luck finding that.

For a No. 5 starter, I think he's done well. And I think he'll continue to improve.

You, apparently, just like to bitch.

Wanna complain about something? Complain about Pie's two awful at-bats in this game so far. That would be legit.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm not complaining about this game specifically.

and i'd like to see marshall get a bunt down consistently and get a bit better with the glove. that's all.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then that's what you should say

You didn't say that.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I'm not

mistaken I think Sean just caught that fly ball for the last out.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And ...

I think I was proven right in that game, too.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he put up strong start though, i'll give it to him

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Sean

you can do this.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grace

Talking enthusiastically about how D-Back fans should have given him a curtain call.

Gag me.

¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Aug 24, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ATTA BOY SEAN

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

glad to see Marshall regain his composure

Nice pick off, going 1-3-6.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully that trot around the bases

wore owings out haha

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he's already a little wore out...

eh, a little

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back to the 1st pitch swinging...

Yikes! Patience boys! Work that count.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

upton

every time justin upton does something, the d-backs play by play guy says that he's 19 and turns 20 tomorrow. rather monotonous.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I always find the D'back games

the hardest to watch because these guys just harp on useless facts and beat them to death throughout the whole game. They are very tough to take for a whole game. I hope the Cubs never bring Grace into the booth if BB goes to Cincy next year.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For what

it's worth I think Len mentioned it too. :)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But these guys from AZ will say it

every time Upton gets near the ball tonight. I think Len & Bob have moved on. :-)

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not good

37 pitches the 1st inning, 29 the next 3 combined.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still sounds like

He'll be gone in a couple of innings.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was a rocket

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brewers caugh...

up a big lead. 5-3 SF in the first...

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

6-3 now.

n/t

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 24, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Caugh?

What's wrong with me. Cough

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When you

are excited typos happen. That is good news about the Cards. :-)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Back to Owings' homer

As Jack Brickhouse once said when the opposing pitcher hit one out:

"Aw, come on! A home run for the pitcher!"

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Make that 6-3

Giants. Awesome.

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and also

6-2 Atl over STL...Olney's dumbass on ESPN said the Cards gag are going to take the Central.

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Typical ESPN "prognosticator"

Always riding the hot hand... two months ago the Brewers were gonna run away with the Central, a month ago, no one at ESPN is surprised when the Cubs chase the Brewers down and will go on to win the division... now, the Cardinals, by their estimation, are "hot" so they of course will win the division.

I remember an incident earlier in the season when John Kruk was on Sportscenter and they had a story about the Brewers and he said he thinks they will hold on and win the division. On Baseball Tonight THE SAME DAY, the Cubs won and Kruk was talking about how the Cubs were gonna catch up and surpass the Brewers for the division title. Say what you will about Joe Morgan (I can't stand the guy) but at least he's consistent and hates the Cubs all the time!

All you need to know about ESPN, you can learn from watching any of their bracket predictions (i.e. NFL playoffs, NCAA tournament) and tell me how many games they actually predict an upset. Hardly ever. It's usually all the #1 seeds or maybe they'll jump out on that limb and pick a #2. Give me a break. Oh, do I wish there was a decent alternative.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 25, 2007 5:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's their gig.

They have several commentators and each one picks a different team to watch. It makes all you folks talk about ESPN and watch the show. It's all premeditated, so relax everyone.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 25, 2007 6:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not bad

46 pitches for the kid through 4...even caught the inning-ending pop-up behind the bump.

He's locating better than some of his previous starts. Kendall isn't having to move the glove too much.

Now, what to do with the pitcher? I say a couple inside hard ones. Just like BB was saying earlier, Owings has to go inside to make his outer stuff more effective. Bingo! Pitch him in.

And PIE, 2 pitches, 2 outs. Wonder why he's been on the bench for 12 games. Guess BP was a total fluke.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

meanwhile, atlanta leads the cardinals 6-2.

they are in the 4th, wells getting shelled.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, it's Wells.

Glad to see it and the Giants laying it on Vargas.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brewers have gone to the bullpen!

And Kip Wells is getting smoked.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 24, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pie: two at bats and

two pitches. I know he bunted, but the goal is to get this guy tired and into the bullpen. I wonder if he did that on his own or if the bunt was called from the bench. Hmmm...

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ok

say he put down a great bunt and reached. different situation, no?

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very odd...

ESPN shows 3-2 Brewers, top of the 2nd. But then again, it's ESPN.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Eastern Seaboard Programming Network

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the...

whole 'east coast bias' claim is pretty tired

by HarvardCubFan on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

I'd be willing to bet that "Yankees Get Within Four of Wild Card" had gotten a lot more play than, say, "Cubs in First Place".

I haven't run a stopwatch or anything, but that's certainly my impression.

¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Aug 24, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on guys, relax!

More pitches in the 1st than the 2nd-5th combined.

Pie's gonna be on the bench some more if he can't wait a little. BB just mentioned, leading off an inning, try to get on for the pitcher to bunt you over.

Too close for comfort. Snakes are good in the late innings. Len was mentioning earlier in the broadcast how good their record is when tied after 6 or 7 innings.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dam you chris snyder

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

TV announcers

Ok for the color guy to be a homer, but very annoying when the play-by-play guy is constantly cheering for his team. Baby.

"These are terrible times, and I shouldn't joke about them." --Warren Zevon

by ExNorthsider on Aug 24, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Darin Sutton

I used to cringe when I had to listen to this guy for the Brewers and celebrated when he left and they replaced him with someone a little more tolerable...

When I realized Fox Sports Arizona was the EI game last night, I tried reaching for the nearest sharp object so I could puncture my eardrums.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Aug 25, 2007 5:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice curve sean

cubs hitting needs to do something to get the pressure off the starters.

Cubs fan since forever Live Cubs Chat with no refresh required

by roscoevillage on Aug 24, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

big challenge for the kid

Let's see what he does. Man on 3rd none out and he gets out one via the K. He gets out of this and its another step of maturity.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

reynolds

11 k's last 14 AB's

wow

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THE RIOT!

Strikes again!!!!

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

alright. that makes me happy.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

Cubs fan since forever Live Cubs Chat with no refresh required

by roscoevillage on Aug 24, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

6-2

out at the plate even though TheRiot didn't have it hit right at him. Excellent!

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OH MY GOD RIOT

MAN CRUSH OF THE MILLENIUM

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great play riot

what was the runner thinking... should have gone on contact or stayed. Thanks...

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man crush on RIOT went up 10 fold

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if I...

should get a Marmol jersey or a Riot jersey...

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Riot!

Nice play :)

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great play!

And great call by the umpire! ;-)

by Itchy on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit

what a great play. Theriot with a fantastic throw and fantastic catch by Kendall.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Theriot !!!

never took his eyes off the runner...excellent play

by coral on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen

no disputing who our 'leadoff' shortstop is!!!

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's why I changed my signature...

OK, half the reason why.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK Sean, relax

Get the guy at the plate, don't worry about who's on deck. Can you believe that? It's Owings on deck. Who'd think there'd be a pitcher who hits as well as Fergie did or Z does? BB just mentioned that also.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brenley says...

Cooper banged the runner at home plate.... some choice words there lol

by AndHart120 on Aug 24, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Got out of it

With a nine-iron to Jones.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nah

more like a 3/4 pitching wedge.

for me at least...

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

God i hate the brew crew

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well done sean!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

IF and this a big IF,

we pull this game out tonight, we will look back at that play by TheRiot at the plate in the 5th as the one that totally turned this one around. But now it would be nice to stick a knife in Ownings and score some more runs!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"is a big IF" (bad english)

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Think we knew what you meant

I know I did.

Hey, it could very well be, especially if the Cubs put a hurtin' on Owings this inning.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make Owings pitch

Nowhere near the PC/inning compared to his start here last month.

Jones with a double! Nice...OK Derrek...

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jacque

absolutely smashed that

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

clean it up dlee

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

alright. nice work jj.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man thought he got that

jammed a bit

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

80 pitches of owings

jeez. he's pulled it together

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

almost, derrek

get em next time! your turn aramis

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 24, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The organist is playing, don't know why

The home team is not up to bat...and you can hear the "Let's Go Cubbies"!

Aram with the Sac Fly... 3-1

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice

three to one

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes! i love sac flies. remember the baker years.

man, those were dry days in the sac fly dept.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's because

he never wanted the bases clogged...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well done rammy

well done

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

brenly, pulling one out of stoney's bag of tricks

calling a shot.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I missed it, what did he say?

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he said, floyd was going to crush one.

then, he said, 'well, it's gonna be tough down 0-2.' then, after the dribbler, he said, 'get outta here.'

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and earlier he was talking about

floyd's sick bp.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

owings got real lucky

that pitch was in rammys wheelhouse

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

alas.

ha. "get outta here."

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I loved Grace, but anyone else get

annoyed by Grace's color commentary?

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's not that good

though still better than anyone on the South Side since Rooney left.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is there a baseball team

still on the southside?

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He stinks.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marshall has pitched a very

good game tonight -- anybody who says he isn't must be watching another game. And, Owings now has 4 HR's -- the guy can swing the damn bat. Marshall was just trying to get out in front with a fast ball.

I think Marshall now knows he can't get away with that with Owings.

Man, doom & gloomers give the kid a BREAK!

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You can do

this Sean.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and he did :)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

called strike three

on Young after being being 3-0.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

k!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thats NASTY

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As I said earlier to somebody

here who said "isn't Mark Grace good?'

No, he's horrible. But expect him in the Cubs booth someday. Remember that, and take it to the bank.

He really used to bash the Cubs something awful. He's backed off a bit since he kissed and made up this winter and appeared at the convention.

He's gone through enough wives in the Valley Of The Sun and needs new prospects....in a town, where he's STILL worshipped....unfortunately, that is Chicago.

Grace is one of the biggest ass-kissers around.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well there's always more wives

moving down there all the time. Maybe he'll keep busy. He's gotta get quite a bit better before coming here.

Now if BB say gets the Cincy job during the winter, who knows who will become Len's color guy.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If and when that happens...

I suggest posting a poll on the site, atarting a diary and writing a petition to Cubs management.

by Fraggin Judge on Aug 25, 2007 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Toss

that motha out!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

72 pitches through 6

Way to go Sean. Hey Z, you watchin' babe?

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ARam's golden fingers

Who's contending with ARam for the Gold Glove?

by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Aug 24, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Right?

What happened to the days when Rami was a defensive liability?

He is smokin!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He came to ChiTown

His defensive ability has continued to improve after moving here from Pgh in '03.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he gets consideration for the GG this year

Rolen definitely doesn't deserve it, and the other talked-about contender is Zimmerman, who I've seen a lot this year (I live in DC) and I just haven't been that overwhelmed. David Wright could get consideration too, I suppose. but Aramis really has raised his defense several levels since he arrived

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 24, 2007 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

rolen's still pretty good. amazing arm.

it seems like every throw is right at the chest, and he has incredible range. i still think he's the best defensive 3rd baseman, though rami is surely above average.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great job Sean.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maddux

Won his 10th game tonight - he's the first pitcher ever to win at least 10 games a year for 20-consecutive years. He beat his old teammate from the Cubs, Jamie Moyer. I believe the two were last teammates in 1988.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

brewers right back in it, 6-5.

but i'm glad the cardinals are losing. let's have a 2 team race.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shiz...

6-6 in the Brewers game. Damn Brewers.

But who cares, let's just take care of business. No control over the other games.

Go Cubs!

Marshall Law in effect!

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marshall Law in effect

would make a great sig.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's...

my go-to away message during his games. I've been a big Marshall fan since his performance last year.

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's done

well tonight. Glad to see it.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have to admit

DeRosa is my crush.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DRO!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-ro 2 bagger to lead off

OK, nice start. And Mr.OBP is up.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone see Marshall's

Fiance on FSN Arizona? Wow.

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

i didn't know sean was capable of pulling that in

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's a ball player...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The man from Penn hits

a double. Move him over Kendall!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Woah!

Sean Marshall is getting married to someone on one of the Arizona morning shows (I think)! Congrats Sean!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You know which show?

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think this is it

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=949270&version=9&locale=E N-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=5.3.1

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ABC 15

...I believe...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice choice in fiancees' Shawn.

But every -- every woman on Phoenix TV is more beautiful than the next. It's unbelievable.

Fox didn't need the now-cancelled show Anchorwoman. They just needed to follow every woman on TV in Phoenix.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that amazing?

Kendall with a flare to right, men on 1st and 3rd. Ball must have been a foot fair.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't Matt Murton

married to some Arizona TV personality? I thought I read that on here when he got married last fall.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He married a woman for Knoxville....

...he told me himself in an elevator in Cincy. Stephanie, if I remember right. I think she relocated to Atlanta though.

by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Aug 24, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

mil tied it up :(

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

let's just bust it all open.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

CUBBIES!

Nice AB.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

fair ball!

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ex Cub Juan Cruz

has been very good this season.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So it took 6+

innings for 95 pitches by Ownings and to get him out. 'bout the same PC as his 4 inning outing here last month.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Melvin tossed

during the commercial break. Hey he looks a little like BB from a distance.

Damned umpire looking for a fight. Go BB go!

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

granted we're Cub fans..

but I've been watching the entire game and haven't felt the strike zone to be slighted/unfair or changing for either club. I think Melvin's overreacting

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love how MLB.com

just cuts in the middle of innings...

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grace wonders why

Kendall bunts on 3-1. Maybe its because Kendall handles the bat so well with two strikes. Grace couldn't believe he would not be swinging at the best pitch he would see in the at bat. This is as bad as Grace's whining earlier in the game about D'back guys needing to bunt and "making that giraffe Marshall have to move around" but he makes the comment when the 3-4-5 hitters are due up. Sometimes I wonder how Grace was such a good player for so many years.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

'cause he had to keep his mouth shut

Now he has to open it up.

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take a Pitch Felix!

Maybe two

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good call!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oy... juan cruz

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh man felix

hanging slider 2-1. dam.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hang in there kid

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Giants up again!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB!

On Cruz being 6-2 and 155 lbs. "If he stuck out his tongue, he'd look like a zipper".

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's why he's one of the best

Gracie's got nothing

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Noah Lowry HR!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

giants up 8-6 on a lowry homerun

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go Giants!

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

woah a full count of felix!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Felix walks

Loaded, no outs and Ward PH'ing.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

shocktober....Pie BB!

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

a walk by oie :)

bases juiced!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thats how you do it Pie

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

grace

"That's been a strike all night!"
cry about it Grace

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB's hinting to a granny

Talking about Wards' Salomi here last week.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Giants have a snowman

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DBacks announcers whining about the ball 4 call

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-2-3

2 out

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yikes

by coral on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Darn!

Need to get at least one in!

by Itchy on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

FUCK!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

worst case .....juan look what I found!

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We need a clutch hit

TheRiot!!! 2 ducks on the pond.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

anything but....

the 1-2-3 DP ball

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

time to put the game on mute,

these idiots are annoying

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Theriot will come through....here we go

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bullshit!

by Itchy on Aug 24, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the kind of Karma

That could awaken the snakes. Come On Riot! 98 and 99mph on the 2st 2 pitches.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lets go riot

keep reminding me why the man crush levels on you are insane

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

rats

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bullshit

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BS!!!!!!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, well ...

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hope this doesn't come back to bite us

That Darron Sutton is a real piece of work, isn't he?

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

doh.

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 24, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh my god

the dbacks announcer is AWFUL!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

amen, i had to mute the game and watch

it without sound...

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

These guys are as bad

as that crew that use to be on the south side.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eric Cooper thinks he is part of the game

Always been that way, he is a terrible umpire. At least he is bad both ways.

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess Melvin did get into the HP umps head

pitch 2 was questionable at best
pitch 3, Theriot wasn't close to swinging

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

but his zone has been open. Also, I think Theriot committed. The barrel of the bat moved pretty far forward.

Didn't see a right side camera replay though.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true on the last line, didn't see the RF camera

angle, but may be a reason that wasn't shown

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marmol and Cruz

Boy, bringing Marmol

three nights in a row....I don't know, But I guess Lou does...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marmol wasn't in yesterday...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marmol was off yesterday

We need a shut down inning now!!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

why was Marshall pulled with 72 pitches??

Dont follow? Why continue to overwork Marmol?

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bags loaded, no outs

and a chance to blow it open...backfired though.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou was worried

that Sean would hit a dribbler to the mound and it would be a double play. So Ward came in and took care of THAT problem! ;-) Not every manager can be Tony LaRussa. Maybe Lou needs the tinted glasses.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i call him

Transition LensesRussa

by Mr Snrub on Aug 24, 2007 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cmon carlos

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

One more out

Carlos. You can do it.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bada BING!!!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

whew, marmol is so nasty.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah.

Good work Carlos.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Adios!

What a bunch of cry babies.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pom-Pom Sutton

'we wuz robbed!" At least he's not in Milwaukee any more, or we'd be forced to listen to him more often.

He's up there with Matt Vasgergian as one of the lamest in MLB.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Vasgergian that lame

I thought he was OK during the Sat Birds game here.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

Naturally we called our stuff, Marmolade...
(ripping the Gatorade commercial)

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i think bonds just homered.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You're right.

A cove shot to boot. 9-6 good guys!

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

by Schwa on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SanFran up

9-6 on the Brewers.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nine - six

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

761 for Bonds

9-6 Giants B4.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

I am happy about this? Feels wierd. Happy for a Bonds HR.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope Bonds goes crazy this weekend.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Another hit for JJ.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thankfully we are only

'treated' to this FSN AZ feed tonight. WGN tomorrow, Comcast Sunday.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones 15-32

in AZ...

DLee around the horn...nice and to boot on the 1st pitch.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least DLee is patient.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Patient like D Ward

in a line waiting for McDonalds.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do the Cubs ground into more DP's

than any other team? Just curious

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bet its on ESPN.com

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2007 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not even close

St. Louis actually worst in the NL with 119 GIDP.

We're not really even close with 89 GIPD.

KC has 124 (worst in MLB)

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think

(and hope) those stats are right.

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

double doh

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 24, 2007 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If Rami can guess the location

He can sit on one of these Cruz f-balls.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kind of what I was thinking

All I can say now is thanks D-Lee.

Come on Uncle Cliff.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Juan Cruz hittin 98mph

wow

1-RUN GAMES = 16-19 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 33-31 | updated on 8/22

by SackMan on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ramirez doubles!!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ouch. that double play hurts now.

come on basehit.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MVP!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

9-6 SF

as Giants bat in the 5th

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Its T5 on mlb.com

They behind on those scores?

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

UNCLE CLIFFY...

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's thinking first ball fast ball

Hence catcher visit to the mound?

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

pie would/ve had an

inside the park HR on that if he were running

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wish that was fair!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's gonna get Cliff

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Guess not this time.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yuck, wasting some big oppurtunities.

is marmol coming back out?

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Double switch?

Saw Lou coming out as they went to break.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Monroe in the #9 slot, Howry in the 5th...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Webster Popadopolous.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 24, 2007 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ATL is ahead of the Cards 7-2

in the 8th...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fielder

Prince Fielder is starting his 3-game suspension today. Let's take advantage!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it was reduced to two games

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Bob

make this short and sweet.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Bob

Bob....
It's what you call a water skier with no legs or arms...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Howry's got some motion on that fastball

Coming in just a bit when it's below the belt.

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's F-ing around with this guy

Finish him, high and inside.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Howry

I don't know if it's been discussed here before, but does Bob Howry throw anything other than a 94 mph fastball? I know he has a slider, which he threw to Upton, but he'll go through pitch sequences where its 10-15 fastballs in a row. I know it moves, but jeez, if you know whats coming, you're gonna hit it!

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i like it. he's aggressive and throws strikes.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and he walks him.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just saw a changeup

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wanna see that 3-2

just about the knees and outside corner

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Clark 0-8 against Howry

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Clark

Be careful. Don't let him extend his arms.

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

aw Bob,

come on. Don't walk them.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1-2

OK, I'd like to see up and in. Just off the inside corner, above the belt.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here comes the DP against Clark

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Clark 0-9 against Howry

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Up and in

Elevator shaft, almost. 2 out.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was a big out

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Careful with Young

BB thinks away for him.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this young scares me.

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

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

The ChiSox

Gave up Young for Vasquez?

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes and Kenny

Williams is a genius, just ask him

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Up and away

BB called it.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Bob.

A few more runs now would be nice.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

alright bobby.

let's pile on. i'd like to see a 5 or 6 run lead in the ninth.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

absolute gas

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We could use

more insurance. These guys have a great home record for a reason.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cardinals

have 8 errors in their last two games.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What's with this DosEquis commercial

He's talking about counting coins in guys pockets?

EEEsh

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Still 9-6 Giants

they bat in the 6th

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dero

single

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-Ro on

Come on Mr.OBP

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

9 hits and only 3 runs for the Cubbies

Dusty was right. Hits just clog the bases.

by zevkalman on Aug 24, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

uh uh

Only walks clog the bases according to Prof Dusty.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what an excellent

piece of hitting by Kendall.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1st and 3rd no outs

H&R, well placed by Mr.OBP.

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

time to blow it open...

they are begging for it..

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kendall is amazing!!

He has a future in cricket.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I sure do appreciate JK

living up to his reputation

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet

first and third, no outs

pitch was on the ground!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

unbelievable

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Felix,

rip it down the RF line

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

should have tried the squeeze.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Usually when you're ahead in the count,

not behind. Too many opportunities to pitch out.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep. i just wanted that run. now, i relax.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what about a little double steal action.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If it were Pie and Fonz on the bases.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just hit the ball to the second baseman pie.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

actually, just put in play anywhere.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We Cruz off the hook twice

We need one this inning. A Monroe hit would be nice.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WP...OK

4-1

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOHOO 4-1

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

10 - 6 giants

another homerun

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well that works....

and more good news. SF just got another homer.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i love it. i had visions of a strikeout, then dp.

sweet!!!!!

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wild pitch!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow....AZ kinda off their game tonight, eh?

HA!
We'll take it!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

alright pie.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he's a strange hitter.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure why the pitcher was

worried about Kendall on 1st and D-Ro on 3rd. They're not runners per se'. Look like he was distracted and threw a 58-footer.

2nd straight walk for Felix.

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB for pie :)

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

great great at bat by pie

by Glacier on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Craig

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Craig

Monroe...
...now THIS guy was a good pick up for the Cubs...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe!

Come on new guy...

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by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

monroe

already showing more patience than most Cubs batters...

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes.

and i think he had him at third.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That worked

out well.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Infield hit

SS saved a run though. Bags loaded.

Only a speedy Pie saves the 6-4 force.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

ohbabyohbabyohbabyohbabyohbaby!!!

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the riot

five to one!!!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

5-1

TheRiot comes through. Bags still loaded. OK guys save some for tomorrow.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not the hit I was looking for

but I will take it. Way to go Monroe.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In the immortal words

of Bruce Roberts, it had eyes.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

THERIOT!!!!

yessssssssss

by AndHart120 on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

INFIELD IN!!!

Love it when it works for US!!!

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bags PACKED and still no outs....

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i like craig already :)

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Monroe

a sparkling 1.000 average as a Cub :)

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 24, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Another WP

Won't take much, Pie's on 3rd.

BB's talking about water hazard's. Gotta be in AZ.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

mullet sighting

in the AZ bullpen.

by JakeH on Aug 24, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I saw that too.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Theriot

If not the MVP of the season, than definitely of this game.

"Have Keith Moreland drop a routine fly. Give everybody two bags of peanuts and a frosty malt, And I'll be ready to die." -Steve Goodman

by danimal15 on Aug 24, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Redbirds falls and SF

in double digits.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JJ...just another patient day at the office....

...OY...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 24, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh wow...

...that was nearly a great play turning into a circus sideshow out there.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 24, 2007 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, bringing in the infield really works

That concept should be placed in the ash can of baseball strategy.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that was bad..

for them.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, whoever wanted the blowout

is getting one.

Let's save some of these for tomorrow. I don't want to be too greedy.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

3-2-3

An enthusiastic D-Lee DP.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Back from the game

I left early because my 5 yr. old daughter had to go to bed.

As expected, another massive turnout by Cubs fans - it was great to hang out and talk some real baseball at Chase, hearing the Chicago accents everywhere I walked. Felt like home.

6-1 now - a great beinning to the weekend always (winning Friday)

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lee wasnt running

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lee

gahh

is he okay?

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

By the way...

...good to see the Brewers fans taking things in stride.

Stolen... hehe.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 24, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

F-ing AA fan club

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee could screw up a one man parade

how do you do that twice in one night?

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

6-1

at the end of 8.5

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only thing is....

D Lee seems to have gone back into his batting funk again...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow rammy

try

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Now that the game is over

These two crap heads insult Lee and A-Ram. I guess they didn't notice Lee was almost hit on the head with the throw to first....sore losers.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so if you get pitched inside

when the game is no longer in doubt you can quit??????

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cards lose, brewers losing

Cubs winning, this is shaping up to be a good day.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

gently jogging to first as he hits

into his 2nd DP of the night.

No way he is 100% into baseball.

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

I've been on Lee's side all season long, but that is very disappointing....

by zevkalman on Aug 24, 2007 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Lee hurt?

Why doesn't he run hard to first base? I realize Ramirez is hurt and can't run hard, but what's Lee's problem?

by cubsbak on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great point.....

It's always frustrating to see a guy not hustling down the line, but this poster rightly points out that with A-Ram, this seems to be for the greater good.

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow....LEE and Ramirez dogging it

and getting absolutely RIPPED by the AZ announcers...and rightly so.

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dbacks announcers:

upon seeing aramis walk down the line:

"That's a joke."

"Thats just embarrassing."

kinda got a point.

by cubs2234 on Aug 24, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As someone said earlier...

Lee almost got hit in the head. And when we have a third baseman with horrible legs who has to be healthy the rest of the way, jogging. The right way to play baseball? Probably not, but these guys are way out of line. WAY OUT OF LINE!

by louslovechild on Aug 24, 2007 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee and A-Ram

Anything up?

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Love the way Grace said

"....I hope Lee's hurt, because he'd be running otherwise. What a dick.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

would have liked hear what Lou said to them,

if anything..

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 11:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"what's going on?!"

Is that you're horrible uniformed team is getting beat-down. Sure, our guys are doggin' it, but you guys are just sore, sore losers!!!

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's not sore loser...

I've been annoyed by the AZ announcers all night, but they RIGHT ON regarding Lee and Ramirez, and that is an observation regarding the professionalism of baseball...nothing to do with being sore losers

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some might say

Not running up the score is professionalism.

Still, I don't like to see our horses playing busch league.

And right about now, another run or two would have been nice...

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

scoring more than 6 runs in a 6-1 game hardly

qualifies as running up the score. I agree with being careful where you need to be, but not running out groundballs/popups etc.. (to me) is NEVER tolerated unless you are pitching.

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you win.

now let's go demp.

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

didn't mean to jump on you

just sick of seeing some of these guys dogging it and getting justified for it. now let's win 2 more this weekend

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or...

unless you're the best hitter on our team and have a history of knee/hamstring issues

by HarvardCubFan on Aug 25, 2007 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the A-Ram comment

seemed silly. Cut the guy some slack. He's got a messed up knee. He hits a bullet to second, so he knows the inning is over. Case closed. Four steps out of the batters box the ball was fielded cleanly and on its way to first. If Grace had done his homework he would have known about A-Ram's knee trouble. Let's just try to get Wuetrz out of this thing.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree.

You always have to run it out because you never know if they guy on the other team will slip, drop the ball, etc. As Lou observed the other day, being aggressive and hustling puts pressure on the other team and makes them make mistakes. No pressure when the batter walks toward first!

by dfrancon on Aug 25, 2007 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell was that all about?

They have their butts handed to them, and they are questioning the heart of our players. Screw off. This has to be the worst play by play team in baseball and they can. "A lesson on how not to run the bases???" What the hell is their problem?

by louslovechild on Aug 24, 2007 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah pretty disappointed

in the way these two guys have announced. And I like Grace, but he went down on the respect scale for me.

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No Grace

As usual.............

by Cajuncub on Aug 24, 2007 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like Gracie....

I've actually enjoyed the D-Backs announcers for the most part tonight, and agreed with their point that the guys should hustle down the line.

But, as I posted above, glad to see A-Ram taking it easy on the leg. No sense in re-injury just to make a point.

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He can stay at your place

when in town........

by Cajuncub on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, i know

"your" not "you're"

And here I was a major player in the grammar discussion the other day!!!

It's late in NYC.

by EliasTirade on Aug 24, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Might have been a good time

to give Pignatiello an inning of work?

by ChipSet on Aug 24, 2007 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

funny how everyone is ripping grace

for speaking the truth. A Ram and Lee quit and as a former player he knows it.

I am thrilled they are going to win this game and give A Ram a break due his health, but what is up with Lee?

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Aug 24, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grace is a terrible announcer

Anyone who has listened to more than one game he has done knows that. He actually said he hoped DLee was hurt...

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think that's what Grace meant.

His point was that he hoped Lee wasn't dogging it, but was moving slow for some other reason. He just hoped a great player like Lee wouldn't dog it.

by dfrancon on Aug 25, 2007 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen.

by dfrancon on Aug 25, 2007 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okaaaaayyy....that's enough Wuertz....

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BB on his game

Len mentions Maddog gets his 10th win and beats Moyer. BB's comment? "it's the AARP special."

Classic...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't worry about that inning

Just finsh this out

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First two guys on.......

One more and it's time to get someone up.

Woody?

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

can we just

get this game over with please...why can it never be easy????

"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Wuertz.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dempstah!

He'll get 'em out...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope so..:)

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK Cubs.....we play 9 innings, not 8 1/3

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wuertz keeps this up

and Lou is going to start talking about 45-footers again.

Sac fly and it's 6-2. 2 out though. 26 down 1 to go.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

One more and let's go to bed

a

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Say what you will abouth their announcers....

We are in a playoff race here and this is not the time for DLee to feel sorry for himself. You don't get out of a slump by loafing.

Aramis not running out a ground out is nothing out of the ordinary, it just happened that he did it right after Lee pulled his pity party.

Both events, together, constitute an embarrasment and they better damn well hope the Cubs win this game.

by martyblue on Aug 24, 2007 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OK

so I get home just as the last half of the ninth and what happens?

Come on Michael.

phat

by phatass on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

those runs in the 9th look really big now

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

11-6 SF top 8

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm already diggin' Monroe

When's the last time we had an OF'er surround a fly ball and put all his momentum toward the base he's throwing to ? In a ho-hum 9th inning, that was nice to see. Especially after the dogging we saw by Lee and Ramirez in the top half.

by scotteboy on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Weurtz doesn't have it

Time for Demp...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you Lou

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If ARam

busts his butt trying to leg out a sure out and pulls his hammy, how many of you guys would be busting his chops for not being smart? Bottom line - Cubs are going to win and probably be up by 1.5 after the night w/ Lilly and Marquis in very winnable games.

My bigger concern is Wuertz - he may be pitching his way straight to Iowa.

by lccgreg on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not worried about Rami

His knee bothers him and will for the remainder of the season. It's D-Lee that's scary. I hope it isn't his wrist again.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His wrist is fine.

He said in an interview one night this week that it does not hurt him at all.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You think a pro player is going to admit that

he's hurt? NFW...that shit doesn't come out until he's missing games or goes on the DL.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's also a

team player. He wants this team to win and if he was hurt and saw it was hurting the team he wouldn't be playing. At least give him that much credit.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's got a greater chance in pulling up lame

trying NOT to hustle than giving reasonable hustle

by LuisSalazar on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what

right, this makes sense... or not

by HarvardCubFan on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man Wuertz really sucks

by DC Cubbie on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

11-6 Giants

T8

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

INEXCUSABLE

to walk a man in that situation. Wuertz has a maddening tendency to issue totally pointless walks. Throw the ball down the middle for God sake!!! You've got a 4-run lead!!!!

by cubsbak on Aug 24, 2007 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wuertz

Really doesn't want to be considered for potential October play huh?

by ak123 on Aug 24, 2007 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First pitch strike for Dempster....

always a good sign...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wuertz sure has

seemed to lack fire quite a few times lately.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Save time for Demp...

just do it...0-2 on the first two pitches.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wuertz is worthless

by louslovechild on Aug 24, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

CUBS WIN !!!

Demp with the final out...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Theriot on Web-gems

His play to homeplate made #4--- good for him!

by ak123 on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cubs Win

go Giants

by LT on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

cubs win cubs win

fly it!

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

W

by USCKB on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brillilant performance by Sean Marshall

That's how Len called it.

I agree, he did very well.

Up 1.5 games after tonight if the Giants hold on.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SDSJM.....

I took the family out to Phil's BBQ in Point Loma tonight...and this win will be my dessert. I don't have ANY room for anything else. MMMMMMMM BBQ.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice!!!

by DC Cubbie on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fly It!!!!!!

Cubs win!

Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great way

to start the series.

Sean did a great job and Dempster was smooth in ending it.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What a great day

Cubs win - that's most important.
Cards get their butts wiped.
Brew crew scores 3 in the first and their starter can't get out of the bottom of the 1st - they are on their way to a loss.
ChiSox get mauled in a DH at home.

I should have played the lottery!

by lccgreg on Aug 24, 2007 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

RE: What a great day

Very true....it couldn't get any better!

Aug 15 - Ted Lilly walked by the lineup card and said to nobody in particular "I can't believe I'm batting 9th again".

by mweil on Aug 24, 2007 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best part of #3

Is they had to go to their pen very early... That may matter in the next couple days, and who knows next Tue-Thur.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude

buy a Power Ball ticket. It's up to 300 mil.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHO'S GOT FLAG DUTY TONIGHT???

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

by Bluelou on Aug 24, 2007 11:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I

posted it below! Can't stop the tradition...

by ar_hawkins on Aug 25, 2007 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have we EVER been..

more than 1 game up this year?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 24, 2007 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nope

by cubs ftw on Aug 24, 2007 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think so.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 24, 2007 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe, but if the Brewers lose

The Cubs will match their biggest Loss-Column lead of two.

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well,

I saw a good local game here in Lincoln and missed a good Cubs game.

Cubs win! Saltdogs win! Cards lose! Brewers lose!

phat

by phatass on Aug 24, 2007 11:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best BBQ in SD

was there about a month ago....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I work in Hillcrest...

and I never get to eat at the one by my office, line is always too long. Have you tried the Japanese place in Hazard center called SanSai?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 24, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't even watch what the Chisox

are doing. Of no interest to me.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Brewers down 5

and down to their last 3 outs.

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Santoswood

I may have to treat myself to a Chicago dog tomorrow....but, then again, I'll be in Chicago on Labor Day. 3 Dodgers games. By then, that Blue crew may very well be out of the race.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You can actually get a Chicago dog

outside Chicago? I mean a real one...

Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 24, 2007 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

there are 3 good places here, one is 4 blocks from Petco, called "Sluggers" another (name I have forgotten) in the Miramar area and the third is "Chicago On A Bun" in the University City area, near La Jolla.

All use Vienna products, and buns shipped from S. Rosen -- Chicago products all the way. Dogs are properly garnished down to the glow-in-the-dark relish.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 25, 2007 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There used to be a hot dog vendor cart...

on University Ave called "My Greasy Weiner". They had some good Chicago Dogs.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 24, 2007 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Forgot about

haven't tried "Leftys Chicago Pizza" on 30th in North park

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 25, 2007 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Cubs Go

is sounding really good right now!

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Aug 24, 2007 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes --San sai

is very good, I could walk to there from where I live, which is in the complex behind the Welfare Office --- by the you-know-the-name Country bar.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 24, 2007 11:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man...I hate the parking over there...

getting in and out of the BestBuy is murder. But the Pat & Oscars is good. Ugh...I can't believe I ate the entire baby-back rib dinner and I'm talking about food.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 24, 2007 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's to the W

by ar_hawkins on Aug 25, 2007 12:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 25, 2007 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Top of 9 in Frisco...

still 11-6 Giants.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 25, 2007 12:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, you're a bunch of slackers

I was hoping someone was going to keep this place alive when I was gone, instead, no one has said the two most important words of the evening:

FLY IT!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 25, 2007 12:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I had

your back man! : )

by ar_hawkins on Aug 25, 2007 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was said twice

i tried to fly the flag but it wouldn't let me. stupid photobucket

by cubs ftw on Aug 25, 2007 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When you copy a image link from photobucket

Make sure to delete everything after where it says .jpg (should be a ? and then random characters)

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 25, 2007 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I...

absolutely love knowing I can find this in the thread!

2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Aug 25, 2007 4:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great win tonight!

Another quality start out of Marshall in the #5 spot. The Cubs must have the most quality starts out the #4-5 spots in baseball. Great work!! Now we get to throw Lilly (#2) and Marquis (#3) at them. I like our chances of getting out AZ with hopefully 2 of 3 for once. It won't be easy but this was a GREAT start.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 25, 2007 12:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

come on giants

shut them down

by cubs ftw on Aug 25, 2007 12:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

dp!

cubs up 1.5
feels good :)

by cubs ftw on Aug 25, 2007 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's gone Final in San Francisco...

Central Division Standings

--- CHICAGO
1.5 Milwaukee
4.5 St. Louis

Tis a good night indeed!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 25, 2007 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones

Great to see Jones having another big night. He's taken a lot of crap from a lot of fans, but a strong argument could be made that he's been the team MVP over the last month or so. He single handedly won that game against the Cards when he hit the 2-run homer and made a game saving catch. He's also solidified center field, which was a gaping hole when the Soriano experiment failed. Even when he wasn't hitting he always hustled and played solid defense and contributed any way he could. It's great to see him playing such an important role on this team. Good for him!

by cubsbak on Aug 25, 2007 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

But the sky is blue...

I'm just messin with ya. I'm bored at work this AM.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Aug 25, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No joy

in the land of Schlitz.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 25, 2007 12:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The "Beer that made Milwaukee famous"

is now brewed in Texas. Times change.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 25, 2007 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Chicago's beer...

...is brewed in Milwaukee. Of course it always has been.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 25, 2007 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you mean Old Style

It's always come from Wisconsin. The old G.Heilmann Brewery was in La Crosse. However, now that Pabst owns the logos, brand, etc Of Old Style, they contract the brewing to Miller. The aforementioned Schiltz -- also a Pabst logo, trademark, etc is brewed at a Miller plant in Dallas or Houston.

Pabst is a brand that owns at least 25 brews -- but doesn't own a brewery. All of their brands are contract-brewed by somebody else.

http://pabst.com/mainpage.html

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 25, 2007 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Old Style used to be

"the largest micro-brew in America." I still think it's pretty good beer.

Anybody remember "The Big O" 22oz bottles that were around for awhile in the early 90s?

The number 2 market in the country for those was here in Lincoln, NE.

We sold a few of those when I worked at Duffy's Tavern. I bought a few of those, myself. Whew, I'm glad I don't live like that anymore.

Some people actually saved cases of those when Stroh's bought Heileman's before Pabst bought Stroh's. I think that's how that worked.

phat

by phatass on Aug 25, 2007 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Duffy's Tavern

I actually think I was at that place once. I went to Mizzou in the mid-80s, and we did a couple of road trips to Lincoln. Great town.

Is the Zoo bar still downtown? Good blues joint.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 25, 2007 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's still there

we just did a fundraiser for work there on Sunday.

My wife and I had a "second" wedding reception there 6 years ago for my friends who didn't want to go to the dry reception my inlaws had, 2 receptions in one weekend.

It was weird, too, because we got married on the 18th and had our Zoo reception on the 19th.

6 years later I was at the Zoo again on the 19th. Synchronicity, I guess.

Great bands both nights, too, at a good price.

phat

by phatass on Aug 25, 2007 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs