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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Thursday 8/30, 7:05 CT

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Mike emailed me earlier today with his pregame thoughts:

After yesterday, I fully expect the Cubs to look like world beaters tonight. Remember, we're dealing, basically, with mediocrity here, and I mean all three contenders. We're not used to seeing this from division leaders, but it's the hand that is dealt, this year.
That, I think, sums up this series pretty well. The Cubs clinched the season series vs. the Brewers on Tuesday night. A win here would win this series, and solidify the currently tenuous hold on first place.
 Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
 T. Lilly
Cubs		 vs. Manny Parra
 M. Parra
Brewers
13-7 W-L 0-1
3.85 ERA 3.09
140 SO 23
46 BB 9
23 HR 1
vs. Mil -- vs. Cubs
Manny Parra threw a perfect game for Nashville on June 25 with 11 strikeouts. In his fourth major league appearance on August 1 he threw six innings in relief against the Mets. He's young. He's lefthanded. He's invincible. We are doomed.

Meanwhile, Ted Lilly has allowed eight earned runs in 12 innings in two starts vs. the Brewers this year, one of which was a 9-3 Cubs win on April 25. Prince Fielder is 3-for-5 vs. Lilly; Ryan Braun 2-for-3 with a HR; Corey Hart 2-for 6 (double, HR). Only four NL pitchers who have thrown as many or more innings than Lilly have walked fewer batters than Lilly's 46, and not by much (Aaron Harang, 44 in 190.2 IP; Woody Williams, 45 in 169.2 IP; Tim Hudson, 45 in 183.2 IP, and Derek Lowe, 45 in 172 IP). It will be a cool night tonight, perhaps a good pitchers' night.

The Cardinals just lost to the Astros in an afternoon game, 2-1, so the Cubs have a chance to extend their lead over St. Louis to three games again. Get it done!

Today's game is on WGN; if you are in the Wisconsin areas served by FSN Wisconsin, it'll be there too. It's also available at the Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

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Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Flashbacks of "The Waterboy"
You can do it Cubs!  Rip their !#$@ing heads off!

With Theriot and Fontenot on the team, you might even be able to get those cajun guys from the movie to come to Wrigley and yell that....  

by SuperContext on Aug 30, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would the Cubs pay for their ride-on mowers?
Go Cubs-get to the rookie early tonight!
"It's a pier 9 brawl!..."

by rrobinson on Aug 30, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's hope our ace Lilly gets the Cubs rolling
on this homestand.  It would be nice to get hot & start putting some distance behind them.

by Basman on Aug 30, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers Record
The Brew Crew is 1-7 in games that Para pitches.  Sure, he's the long man so he gets a lot of mop-up duty.  Nonetheless, this is cause for optimism.  So is the .372 opp OBP for RH batters.

Besides, Parra's gotta be tired from all of the baby-saving he does in his free time.

"Look, what's important is to be in first place on the last day of the season." -Lou 8/1/07

by 26.2cubfan on Aug 30, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

This is exactly the type of pitcher that....
... will look like Cy Young for a day vs the Cubs.
1-RUN GAMES = 16-19 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 34-32 | updated on 8/30

by SackMan on Aug 30, 2007 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes
That worries me.  I foresee the Cubs having to win this one against the Brewers 'pen.

by SuperContext on Aug 30, 2007 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah....
There are a few things that really help "make" a guy transform into Cy Young against us. He has to have one of the following "attributes."
  1. He is a crafy lefty
  2. He throws no harder than 82
  3. He has been completely blasted by everyone else in the league for an extended period of time.
  4. He is on his 8th different teams in the last 3 years.
I'm sure I'm missing a few, but Parra doesn't really fit the kind of build of someone who will make us all wonder how in the hell is getting guys out. That is to say, he looks like he's got a little talent.

That said, here comes the no-no.

by hawkeyenation on Aug 30, 2007 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
1-RUN GAMES = 16-19 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 34-32 | updated on 8/30

by SackMan on Aug 30, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

PTBNL
The Cubs sent outfielder Buck Coats to the Reds for a player to be named, and also announced the Tigers have claimed lefty Clay Rapada off waivers, which completes an earlier trade.

I kinda liked clay

by cubs ftw on Aug 30, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Monroe In Center?
I know Lou has moved away from a platoon system in the last month or so due to Pagan's injury and Jone's resurgence, but just wondering if Monroe is a decent enough fielder to handle center if we ever wanted to go all-righty or have only one lefty against a LHP. I assume tonight we'll see Jones in center and then all righties.

by ms9av on Aug 30, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions  

monroe in cf
i know he's played around 200 innings in cf and has shown adequate range.
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Aug 30, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Adequate Range
He's been well below league average in Range in CF.    He has a 1.81 and the league average is 2.36.  (And that's in 482 innings).   He's a bad ball player that has no business being on this club.

by frustratedfan on Aug 30, 2007 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Careful...
you'll hurt his feelings. We all piled on JJ when he was vulnerable instead of being encouraging and constructive, and he may never forgive us.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 30, 2007 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes, monroe has adequate range.
He's been well below league average in Range in CF.    He has a 1.81 and the league average is 2.36.  (And that's in 482 innings).   He's a bad ball player that has no business being on this club.

you're referring to range factor, which has almost nothing to do with a player's range. range factor doesn't account for a fielder who may play on a team where the pitchers record a lot of strikeouts.

i'm referring to zone rating, which gauges a fielder's ability to field balls in his respective zone.

"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Aug 30, 2007 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Zone Rating
If you take his zone rating and look at qualified CF, you will see that he's ranked in the bottom half.  

by frustratedfan on Aug 30, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

The M-word?
I thought Al might be throwing around the word "must" in regard to this game.

Win it, and you're 2 1/2 up, win the Brewers series and push the Cards 3 back.

With Houston creeping into town, no less.

Drifting ... drifting ... foul.

by mlf on Aug 30, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

lineup
soriano lf
theriot ss
lee 1b
ramirez 3b
monroe rf
derosa 2b
kendall c
jones cf
lilly p

by seang03 on Aug 30, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

prediction!
bottom 1st, theriot up with one out.
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Aug 30, 2007 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

prediction!
Soriano reaches in the 1st inning, Prince Fielder thrown out and suspended for trying to eat him.  

by SuperContext on Aug 30, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
"If you'da been thinkin you wouldn't 'a thought that." ~~ "Squints" Palledorous

by rm463 on Aug 30, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

nah...
He's all muscle, Fielder would prefer someone with a little more meat on his bones.
"We tried to set up a double play, and the shortstop doesn't play in the bullpen." Lou Piniella, July 4, 2007, discussing Young's GS

by gp1966 on Aug 30, 2007 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is why...
Lou won't send Eyre in to pitch to Fielder. Prince would charge the mound and it would be like a scene from Dawn of the Dead.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 30, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha. that's a lock.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

K number 97
for Soriano.  And only 3 behind Lee for the team lead!!!  Awesome.  Bat him 5th Lou, please!
"It's a pier 9 brawl!..."

by rrobinson on Aug 30, 2007 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alfonso Mays Hayes
When is Lou gonna make him do 50 pushups for every time he strikes out on a low slider?  It's ridiculous.  I didn't think Parra (a lefty) would get away with that tactic, but lo and behold...
Get on your feet and do the funky Alfonzo! ~FZ

by Bert on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

would like to see...
Monroe come up big tonight...
"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 30, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

agree,...
It just feels like this team is due for a 12 run explosion and Monroe can be part of that..

Certainly statistically they are over due for that..

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 30, 2007 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Band name
Craig Monroe and the Twelve-Run Explosion.  

by SuperContext on Aug 30, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: would like to see...
My thoughts exactly. With the trade sealed today, it would be perfectly poetic to see Monroe knock this rookie lefty around -- and for the rest of the Cubs to follow suit.

Go Cubs!!!

"Maybe the wind's blowing out on top, and inside the ballpark it's blowing in -- who the hell knows?" ~ Lou Piniella, 8/29/07

by daver on Aug 30, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the cards are done....
...even in this crappy division. Lose a series to the 'stros, lose Rollen for the year, I don't think the Cubs can lose enough games to catch 'em.

The Brewers must be approaching some kind of record for blowing the most large leads in history. They have fear in their eyes.

El Jefe

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Aug 30, 2007 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Knowing the Cubs...
...this has Cubs loss written all over it. Lefty pitching, cubs with a big opportunity, guy they haven't faced, St. Louis losing, etc.

They just don't ever seem to come through in these situations.

by Mapmaker on Aug 30, 2007 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

you're right.
but we've got lou these days, and this team shows anti-cub sparks from time to time.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny Parra.
Parra means "vine," translating from Spanish.  So simply put, we have to have "many (balls find the) vines" tonight against Manny Parra.  That's my theory.  This man was meant to pitch at Wrigley Field.  Destiny is calling, Manny...
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Aug 30, 2007 5:02 PM CDT reply actions  

In other news...
My boss gave me two tickets to the game on Monday!  I'll be sitting in the company seats, section 412, right on top of 3rd base.  Hopefully I'll see Zambrano get his 15th win.

by grogg2434 on Aug 30, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I have a good feeling about this game
I have one request Cubs: a home run please. The over-the-wall kind. Just one. I forget what they look like. Thank you.

by ElvisCole on Aug 30, 2007 5:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I could care less
if they hit another HR this year. I'll take some decent pitching and some CONSISTENT OFFENSIVE PRODUCTION from here on out...wherever that may be.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 30, 2007 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dilema!!
Friend just called and said she has an extra ticket to the Broncos game tonight... What to do??
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 30, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions  

uhhhh
big game vs division rival or lame football game where no starters play. big decision...not. by the way the broncos suck.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go!
Don't miss a fun night out at a live sporting event with a friend to watch a regular season baseball game on TV.  Just TIVO or record (if you are a luddite like me who still uses a VCR) the game and watch it when you get in.

by SuperContext on Aug 30, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
if you have a tivo ignore my last comment.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Broncos vs. Cubs
There's a reason that extra tickets are available:  the starters aren't playing.  So, what you are really asking is "Broncos training camp scrimmage or Cubs game with playoff implications?"  Watch the Cubs, you'll get 16 real Bronco games starting in September.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 30, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

to solve your dilemma
if the broncos arent playing america's team the dallas cowboys(07-08 super bowl champs) yu stay at home and watch the cubs beat the $%#@ oughtta the brewers. bears, broncos etc are all garbage. only good football team worth watching is the cowboys.
Here comes the nasty leftie to shut it down in the 9th......Clay Rapada!!!!

by cubsluver22 on Aug 30, 2007 5:57 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a joke,
riiiiiiiight?
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 30, 2007 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cowboys are...
the Yankees of the NFL.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 30, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Except
the Yankees win playoff games.

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

the cowboys?
are you serious?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

let them
hate we know the cowboys are the best in the NFC. let them hate.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prediction
JJ tells Soriano about a little site called BCB and upon reading the many diaries and posts, Soriano decides he needs to get his poop together and plays a game that makes the Cubdom go wild.  Failing in that, we witness another night of internet fighting.  Oh yeah and Monroe gets one tonight as well.

Go Cubs

Why do you play?  You play to win!

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Help
I need some advice from BCB land.

Am I wrong to feel more secure going into a game with our $40 million "#2 starter" on the mound than when our $91.5 million "ace" is starting?

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

by DeRoMyHero on Aug 30, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually
You should never feel secure.  Just hope for a good game and a bottom of the ninth rally.

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you also feel more secure
with your half-a-million buck shortstop leading off the batting order than your $136 million left fielder?  If so, you're normal :-)

by zevkalman on Aug 30, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big pull-away game tonight
Cards lost, Rolen speculation that he is out and possibly some next year.....Cubs can go up 2 1/2 and 3 games on their chasers and move to play the Astros over the weekend.

I see the cubs getting on the rookie early and often....

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 30, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The following is a presentation of WGN Sports
And Cubbie Baseball is on the Air!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's GO CUBBIES!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

You have got
to be kidding. Not a good start.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Well he got that out of the way,
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm glad Monroe is starting, I think he'll be fun
to watch..
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

What, is Lilly too distracted
by the huge preseason tilt at Soldier Field????

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

If anyone needs distractions tonight
Don't forget that there is College Football for the first time of the season... LSU at Mississippi State on ESPN right now, though I'm waiting for Saturday for the Big Red to start their quest for a Big 12 Championship.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Enough...
Nebraska...Big 12 north champs!?!...Now that's just crazy talk. I will not allow this to continue....

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The North is in the bag
As long as Pinkel remains head coach at Mizzou.  And Nebraska holds a perfect 5-0 record at the Alamodome, site of this years Championship Game...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

MIZ....ZOU!
The Tigers are in it to win it this year. The offense is going to roll over big Red this time and we're not going to choke winnable games again!

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!!!
Pinkel is your head coach.  You don't know anything else but to choke winnable games!!!

And when's the last time the Tigers won a championship of any kind?

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beginning of the end.
 Big "Mo" has jumped on the Brewers back after last nights game, with the Brewers "Ace" coming back and manhandled the Cubbies and their "Ace".

 They're gonna be tough to keep up with and I don't think the Cubs have the weapons to do so.

 Bears are here though, just in time.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Much the same way
The Cubs were never going to reach a decent level of play when 9 games under .500 and from first, and Milwaukee is an unreachable 14 games over, right?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs are 3 games over .500
 Exactly about where I expected them to be, this time of year, even with their bloated payroll.

 The Brewers have been scuffling since Sheets went down and now he's back and has clearly given the Brewers a much needed  shot in the arm.

 I would say the Brewers have fallen to the Cubs as opposed to the Cubs have "Caught" the Brewers.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

the never ending inning...blech
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Lilly!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

30 pitches
for Lilly already. :(
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

i hope
the cubs can see that the ball has to be right down the middle to be called a strike

by dogcatratcheese on Aug 30, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank God
that's over with.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
They're trying to kill Ron.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Can I watch again??
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep
it's over.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou better
 remind the boys to take some pitches when they get out there...

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

big out for Lilly
 Lilly leaves inning with over 30 pitches.

 Got my money onthe Cubs going 1-2-3 in under 10 pitches.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly sucks!
He can't do anything! He should be traded for a bag of Emerald Nuts! SHOOT HIM!

Just trying to fit in around here.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me
or does anyone else feel a little sick during each game
I can't believe I'm batting 9th again -Ted Lily

by NIUcubbie on Aug 30, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't feel sick during the games
but I have been getting a little more drunk than I'd like.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was Soriano's leg that was hurt, right?
He wasn't jabbed in the eye with a fork, right?

I mean, he should still be able to SEE pitches.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOW
He looks BAD.
That hit a foot before the plate.

by GoCubsGo! on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

That leg has got to bothering him!
He looks tentative and lame.  Just what we needed.  Parra looks like Warren Spahn.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

parra
is not getting the inside corner either, at least not on soriano, not that he needed it i guess

by dogcatratcheese on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

DAMN!
Missed the ump!

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly
ain't got it tonight. You can tell when a pitcher has it, and tonight he doesn't. Cubs better put up some offense and give Lilly a rest, or he won't last 3 innings.

This very well could be a long one.

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

why must I listen to FSN North?
I mean I could understand if they were away, but at Wrigley too?

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Game is on WGN
so there is no Cub feed on EI or MLB.TV

by LT on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

yuk
a bunch of usurpers, these Brewers announcers are.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I'm not very happy about that either
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

from now on...
...I say Theriot is our leadoff hitter, but we only get two outs every first inning.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Why would you do that?
If you're going to concede an out I'd rather have the chance Sori might knock one out.

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

whoops
I should've stressed the sarcasm there. I hope Soriano comes back around soon, he's very talented. But, Theriot is a better leadoff hitter.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

my bad for missing that.
Trying to multitask tonight.  Gotta watch my cards stomp some D-II team or rather listen to the radio(Louisville).

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

phew
the Louisville Cards. For a second there....

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

no!!!
we cant play mind games with soriano. lol he is playing mind games with us

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope Hendry
kept the receipt on the Soriano deal.

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

38-12 Milwaukee leads
and the top of the order coming up AGAIN!

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

LSU vs. Miss. St
college football opener on ESPN. I'm a huge college football fan, but I'll watch this entire Cubs game. Because I have to, it's not up to me.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

bears/
browns are on fox here

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
he is going to be good for them...when they decide to start him

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
 They shouldn't even think about starting him though til atleast Week 8, IMO.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea
but only because there team sucks.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remind me again why
Lou lets Sori bat leadoff? He's an automatic out.
"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 30, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra is wild
If we would just not swing he will walk in some runs.

At least, even if we can't take this game, the worst thing that happens is we still are leading the division. A lot worse things could happen. It could be last year.....

Remember, pennant races are supposed to be fun. If we were running away with the division, the wins wouldn't mean nearly as much.

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

If we were in any other division
we'd be talking about next year for a month already.
"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 30, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano will heat up soon..
don't know when, but soon.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

atta boy Lilly, just do your thing
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

and another one
I guess Lilly doesn't have it tonight?

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know I love the Cubs but...
this is not a game I think they are going to win.

All year no name or over the hill lefties have been crushing the Cubs.

Thing do not look good.

by Mac @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll bet you right now
Lilly still gets a quality start out of this.

And the hitters will let him down.

Lilly would be a Cy Young contender (and so would Hill) if they got the run support that clown Marquis gets.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

2 up 2 down
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Unfortunately this year
we have seen little or none of the reason Hendry got Soriano. Lou HAS to move him down and put The Riot up top. The only sensible thing to do, especially with Sori not seeing live pitching for 3 weeks. Theriot at least makes the pitcher work and gets on base consistently.
"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 30, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

in my opinoin theriot has been more valuable
to this team than soriano
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

id bet the bank that manny parra will go
6-7 innings, allow a max of 5 hits, and 1-2 runs, in the meantime lets go bears!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

you can't bet what you don't have
and you don't have the bank.

I say the Cubs come back and win this one handily.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope your right too
and i also hope that pink hat guy shows up again tonight, by far my favorite person at the game
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm more comfortable
with the bottom half of our lineup right now anyways...

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Teddy figured it out
I must eat my words. He did something in the dugout and threw a great inning. 12 pitches, I believe. Just what he needed. Now let's get some gosh dang runs!

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie ain't right
I know this Brewers series is important, but he just doesn't look right.  Get him out of there and get him closer to 100% before putting him back in.  I've got a bad feeling about him in there...

Yay optimism!

Get on your feet and do the funky Alfonzo! ~FZ

by Bert on Aug 30, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Just don't want to see Sori hurtin,
he is very valuable when he's healthy.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Woohoo!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

woohoo
two on and no outs.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Thought he was going
to take a mouthful of leather
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

You are right
he was half way and still only got to 3rd.  He scored later so who cares, I guees?

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

He did say
his knee is bothering him more than his wrist is so maybe that's all the faster he can run.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought the Cubs already forfeited?
Why does the score say 2-2??????
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

lol I like that!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

games tied
i hope lily can keep us there

by cubs ftw on Aug 30, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Just like that, the bottom of the lineup
doing good shat!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

looks like
Cubs hitters are going opposite field. Something to think about.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yey
2-2 and i missed it go figure

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

I think JJ
Is noticing how bad Hart is playing out there

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice one Len:
 "Might've helped if Corey Hart wore his sunglasses at night on that play".

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn those base-clogging walks!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ!!!!!
CUBS LEAD THE GAME THEY FORFEITED!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Lilly bunting.....
...to set up Soriano's Strikeout.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are just one
Miserable person.

I'm so sorry your Cardinals lost today. Go take it out on another board.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
Is that possible?
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, this board all of a sudden
Is a lot more quiet from certain individuals then it was in the Top of the First...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's because
They are only fulfilled when the Cubs lose and this board is cheaper than therapy.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

JJ!!!
Say it with me!

JJ YOU STUD!!!!

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

ohbabyohbabyohbabyohbaby.....JAQUES
FREEKIN' JONES!!!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

And the board goes quiet
The Cubs actually lead! I guess the naysayers are upstairs with their mommies, trying to get them to put more petite marshmallows in their hot cocoa!

Stay with your mommies, kids. A pennant race isn't meant to be easy!

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra couldn't get the Atlanta Little Leaguers out
 Tonight. He has nada.

 Far from over.

Parra will get pulled and Wise will pitch 5 scoreles innings.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

the naysayers are upstairs with their mommies
ShhhHH!!
The silence is due to "them" being upstairs...

...and the rest of us watching things unfold in front of us - in shock and awe....

:-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love when Jonesy comes through
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

To all the JJ haters
The JJ Lovers were right and you guys don't know crap!!!!!!!!!

by Mac @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 30, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm lovin
this latter part of the lineup, they always look more relaxed...

we'll see what Soriano does here

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

You do remember
Lilly was an AL pitcher last year, right?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

So what?
It's game 132 plus spring training.  No excuse.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on...
It's September....if by this point he can't lay a bunt down lets not cop out and say he's from the AL...

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

really....
you're gonna bust on semantics...really??? we're cubs fans....I know what date it is....It might as well be September...

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's time Sori!!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I
volunteer to bunt for the cubs, gee these are free runs or oppurtunity for them.  Come on Alfonso.

by BigZ 4 Cy on Aug 30, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I swear
that one bounced before Soriano hit it, I promise

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

that one bounced before Soriano hit it
Yeah...he DOES seem to be trying too hard...

two K's in a row now for him.

But Bob's right - it will take Sori awhile to get his "poop" together...

(wink)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's not striding
and has no idea of the strike zone.  What a waste of millions.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah let's not judge him yet
only his third game back, timing, all that stuff. I have more excuses though.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

you really gotta
give it to Brenly, he goes out of his way to never say anything bad/realistic about Cubs players:
"one of the best low ball hitters in the game"

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Gonna Let Parra squirm off the hook.
 Got 3 runs, should've gotten more.

0-2 for the Cubs $16 Million man, with 2 K's.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

And you are just soooo excited about it
They are up 3-2 and will soon be in the Brewers' bullpen.

The Cards lost.

I'm surprised you didn't commit suicide after 2003.

Of course you probably just became a fan right around the time Sosa hit one to Pluto in the NLCS, so you probably didn't have much invested then.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

What is your deal?
That was a fair comment.

Sori has looked like crap since coming back and he left a runner on 3rd with less than two outs.  I'm sorry but I agree a 16 million a year player should be able to get that run home.

by Mac @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 30, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Been a fan since 1978
 Which is exactly why I know how this season will unfold.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then go be a Sox fan
Clearly, you don't have the stones to root for the Cubs any longer.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

should've started murton
he  makes 400k
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 30, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sori is pressing
I really think they should be batting him 5th.

by Mac @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Aug 30, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

sigh....
what can you do!? Come on RIOT!

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I think maybe
a few rehab starts might have been good for Sori.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

a few rehab starts might have been good for Sori
Normally you'd be right Sue and I agree.

But as they mentioned last night - no time for that with the season coming down the stretch...
So Lou just put him in and he'll have to get his timing up in the majors...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is it inn Sori's contract?
That he has to lead off? Because if it isn't, why is he doing so? Our lead off hitter has struck out twice. Read that sentance again. Lead offs are not supposed to strike out.

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

hmmm...
you think he'd have his way like that if he were still playing for Torre in NY - nope!

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He should be moved down
Let Theriot lead off, put Lee second, Soriano third, Aramis cleanup.  Theriot is a much better typical leadoff hitter -- takes a lot of pitches, makes contact, is probably faster than Alfonso post-DL -- and Soriano should see more fastballs if Ramirez is batting behind him.

by John Q Freejazz on Aug 30, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn. Nice catch.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Even though he struck out, I think a couple of
those swings were looking more Soriano like..
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

nice
oh well, guess we couldn't hope for three mistakes in one inning.

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano
should be batting 7th or 8th.  He's terrible.

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK!
Another wasted chance thanks to our LF who hits like a pitcher!!!

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed
he can go back to the dl if he pleases, because hes certainly getting closer to the point where hes an automatic out
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

i know, he is very unusual.
he's probably our most dangerous hitter, but he's also an easy out. i wonder if opposing pitchers fear him or give a sigh of relief when he comes up.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Please watch
your language.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

ITCHY - please watch the language....
thanks.
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry.
it won't happen again.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

murton started?
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 30, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

correct me if i'm wrong
but wasn't Corey Hart a one-hit wonder in the 80's?

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
him and haim or something like that.  The Coreys!!  Hart was the one with a band i think or he might have been the addict or maybe they both were.

by Villeslgr on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He
should've worn his sunglasses at night...

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha
Sunglasses...very topical, nice.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh again...
I guess he didn't Lose THAT one....Oh well! Let's shut em down Lilly!

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano will get there
He's hitting the ball hard, but foul. He'll be just fine.

I know that disappoints some of you fans, who are only happy when the Cubs lose, but there it is.

But you should be cheering after that catch by Hart!

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano is a bust
how he scammed us out of so much money i will never know, the guy has come up with 1 big hit this year in the colorado game, thats it, other than that he has been a dissapointment
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

let's not overdo it
the catch was nice, but not let's not get carried away.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

May be a good thing...
that we let Parra of the hook. That means he will stay in the game and we are actually hitting him.
With the way the Cubs have hit opposing Bullpens it may give them a chance to score more runs.

by GoCubsGo! on Aug 30, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

they can double-up
Fielder now, but Lilly best keep that ball DOWN

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

12-0 Browns
Orton just got picked.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Bears are going to run away with the Division....
....and own the rest of the NFC. Super Bowl:

 Bears Vs. Chargers here in AZ.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agreed - Super Bowl
The only stumbling block is Rex.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

and thats
a huge block. cowboys vs pats

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

we need a strikeout here.
probably not gonna get the dp with lilly.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

well, that is probably asking too much.
but, i know lilly can strike a guy out. bunt, no? hold runners? eh.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

71?? damn!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Tied
I think this might be a long night.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

sigh....
a sacrafice fly....from their left fielder....oh god,..the cruel twists of irony....

by Jsheared on Aug 30, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

brand new ballgame
i guess. Hopefully this one starts out different.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

i leave for one second and its tied
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

just think !!!
Zambrano and Lily are 1 - 2 if the cubbies get ot the playoffs.

I home they wake up from the month long slimber and realize they are in a playoff race.

Got to keep the faith !!!

by parrotinct on Aug 30, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

We have some
runs to get. Just do it Cubs!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Dear Lee, ARam and Sori
it's ok to hit a home run or two...  You three just make a third of the team budget..  
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 30, 2007 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

SORRY ~~~
I hope they wake up from the month long slumber and realize they are in a playoff race.

Got to keep the faith !!!

by parrotinct on Aug 30, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

80 pitches after 3 IP
that's Al Leiter territory. I hope he can give the Cubs 5. 6 would be terrific.

by CubFaninNY on Aug 30, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not sure
why anyone would be swinging on this guy.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Now Rammy just walked....
I kinda wish D Lee would excercise the patience...
Walking is DEFINATELY better than flying out on the first pitch...

(sigh)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

mlb.com is messing up for me, anyone else?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm tellin' ya Hawk -
Get MLB E/I dude!    :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

;) tell me about it!! I'm having
a hard enough time getting NFL ticket this year lol
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hawk - you and I should meet up somewhere.....
Who knows?
Maybe we'll get along and we could watch these games together...

Just a thought...

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol who knows! Are you in Seattle??
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you in Seattle??
Nope....
But you name a time and place in Lynnwood and we'll grab a brew and discuss Chicago sports...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too
can get audio but no go on the TV... ...grrrr... ...twas working fine a min. ago.
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.

by mrtobby on Aug 30, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Server Problems
Neither MLB.TV feed is accessible for me right now and have not been up for about 5 minutes now.  I think they are having some massive problems at MLBAM right now.

by Qixotl on Aug 30, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yes
mlb.tv just blacked us out in the middle of a game

by dogcatratcheese on Aug 30, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

brooklyn
must be too close to chicago

by dogcatratcheese on Aug 30, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs are going the other way nicely tonight
 against the soft tossing Lefty, which is precisely how you approach a pitcher like Parra and they're hitting the ball hard, directly at Hart though.

 But that's an encouraging sign though.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

FIRST PITCH !!!
STOP SWINGING AT THE FIRST PITCH -- LEE -- MONROE
 AND WHOMEVER ELSE I FORGOT ABOUT IN THE FIRST TWO INNINGS -- OH YEAH -- STOP SWINGING AT EVERY PITCH BELOW YOUR ANKLES -- SORIANO.

FOR SANITY SAKE, SORIANO -- WHY ARE YOU AT THE TOP OF THE LINEUP? TO GET ON BASE -- DRIVE IN A RUN WITH LESS THAN TWO OUT AND A RUNNER ON THIRD.

LOU -- PLEEEZZZ TAKE SORIANO OUT OF THE LEAD OFF SPOT UNTIL HE REALIZES THAT EVERY PITCH HE SEES IS NOT HITTABLE.

QUESTION -- WITH A MAN ON THIRD AND LESS THAN TWO OUT -- SORIANO OR THERIOT AT THE PLATE?

THIS GUY THE BREWERS THROW OUT THERE CAN'T FIND ANY RHYTHM AND WILL WALK A TON OF GUYS -- IF YOU WILL ONLY LET HIM !!!

COME ON -- WE NEED TO WIN THIS GAME !!!!!

by ceegeewow on Aug 30, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

yep its still out for me!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

93 pitches
in the 4th inning... wow

by LT on Aug 30, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Ted
you're breaking my heart here.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

WTG Ted.
Time for some more runs....
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

1,2,3 inning??
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Nah
 Soriano isnt due up.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is MLB.TV still out for everyone?
It is for me and I'm in California

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice priorities MLBAM
Thanks for putting up links on MLB.tv to earlier highlights of the game while the feeds to the live game have been down for 15 minutes.  That doesn't help us.

by Qixotl on Aug 30, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

sure is!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Yikes
Capuano in relief.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

AFTER WATCHING
Remember last night -- Zambrano lays a high fast ball at Braun and he rips it for two runs.
I am screaming at the TV for Lilly to throw it in the dirt with 2 strikes against this guy and thank God he does it.
Why oh why can't we study what the other guys are hitting and do this more often?

So here comes junk throwing Capuano -- let's tee off like every other team he has faced in the last 6 weeks.

by ceegeewow on Aug 30, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep
If you sign up for mlb.tv do you get audio, too?

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone
up for bringing kendall back next year??

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

me too
ill take his bloop hits anyday

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that yesterday, I really like what
he's done. He has kind of a weak arm, but he's a damn good hitter.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see
what he could do for us in a whole season, but he's paid a lot - Oakland picking any of his salary up?

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bring him bcak
but give Soto a shot at the job, he was Pacific League MVP

by DC Cubbie on Aug 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would
like to Soto given all oppurtunites to win the job in the spring. He has worked with a lot of the pitchers in the minors and has proven all he needs to in the minors with his bat.  Also he can not be worse than kendall at throwing out base runners:)

by BigZ 4 Cy on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

ump
Oh, now the strike zone expands?  sheesh, ump.

by matthew23 on Aug 30, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm so glad we were able to beat up Parra
After Lilly's first inning it was key that we let Parra have it. Now let's stick it to this chump who hasn't had a win since the end of spring.

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat knows what
magna cum laud means.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

ah crap
there goes that shot. top of the order coming up - they have done nothing tonight. Pleasepleasepleaseplease change that.
Nice hit, Theodore.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

funny.
i just had the thought, "at least we can get through soriano's spot this inning and have theriot lead off."
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

alright
sori get your mind right!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

That's nice
Lilly gets a hit. Soriano better do something, or look even sillier.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Now is there a chance
Soriano will take the 1st pitch?

by bloomerang on Aug 30, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

who
makes you more mad, sosa in his last couple seasons with the cubs or soriano

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano looks horrible out there....
Sue?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

0-3
For Soriano. I'm expecting him to heat up again, but I hope it's soon.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn Sori! Get it together man.
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!
The Cubs got Soriano's strikeout out of the way.  Theriot will lead off next inning so the real offense will have 3 outs to work with instead of just 2.  He might strike out 6 times tonight.  We could see history!

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yessssss....
Seriously, I don't think it's in Fonzie's contract that he HAS to bat leadoff. Can't Lou sack up and tell him that he is going to bat lower - even 2nd?

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hope
grimis doesnt do anything here

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

At Least --
Since Lilly got on base and Sorry did his thing, at least we won't have Fonziecorry to lead off next inning.

Pleeezzz Lou get him out of the lead off spot until he has some remote idea where the strike zone is.

by ceegeewow on Aug 30, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

holy crap
THE Prince is only 5'2"???!!!

I think they should play every once of Fielder's at bats with "Purple Rain" in the background. Very enjoyable.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Where ya from In Mt?? I'm from Havre orignally
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ouch is right!!! You gotta be the only Cub
fan there!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Growing up..
mid-80s, only 11 channels on cable, WGN was one of them. I grew up on the Cubs. Anyway, Hi-Line high-five.

by montanacubby on Aug 30, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol No doubt!! Thats how I started loving them
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks guys!! Much better watching...
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

hey, just jumpin in
But I agree that Soriano should have had some rehab starts. He just looks lost.
This isn't spring training, the team could have lived with out him for 2 starts in Iowa.

This game is in jeopardy, but there's hope.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 30, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHAHA
The comparison of Prince Fielder and Prince. Funny stuff.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

pink hat guy has to be the most entertaining
part of this game right now, because our play certainly isn't
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

He's back?
I remember him from another game.

I kind of wish I could watch these games.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

now
lets see how a real lead-off man can do it.

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted!!
That inning was HUGE!  Way to keep the team in the game when you've got nothing out there and the home plate ump is squeezing you!  Good work!

by cubsbak on Aug 30, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

5 pitches
to get three outs, when did we trade Alfonso to the brew crew.

by BigZ 4 Cy on Aug 30, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I am really tired
of watching Sori take strikes and swing at balls down and away, out of the strike zone this week.
"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 30, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Theriot!
n/t
"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 30, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

damn
is there something in the gatorade or what.
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

THIS OFFENSE IS PATHETIC
TAKE PITCHES   WORK THE COUNT  FOUL BALLS OFF  THIS IS PATHETIC MAKE THE DAMN PITCHER WORK !!!!!!!!
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Really
I'm usually one of the "optimists" but really.

But come on:

Theriot
Kendall
Lee
Ramirez
Soriano

This should be the top of the lineup.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

agree
totally
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree
soriano can bat 9th for all i care because hes hitting like a pitcher right now, in fact he's hitting like a little leaguer because he can't even touch the ball for god's sake, it's blinding to watch
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

It will stay this
way until Lou tells him he's moving down in the lineup.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fielders belly
jiggled when he ran.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Now, that DOES NOT
mean that Soriano can't turn things around, starting...tomorrow. He's going to hit. Or, your anti-Soriano posters are going to be awfully tired re-posting, and re-posting, and re-posting.
You are confusing the player with the money.

If you think Soriano, or any other player with 100+ million in their pocket will go 6-6, hit 95 HR's with 200 rbis -- you are not being realistic.
His salary is a measure of what the market thought he was worth at that time. Be grateful the team can afford some of these type of players, unless you want to shop at the 99-cent store.

I also imagine many of you would have been complaining if the Cubs didn't spent money this winter.

Nice inning from Lilly -- at least he could eat 5 before turning it over -- I can't see him going into the 6th...

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 30, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

sorry but i would expect someone with his
contract to be slightly better than 18 homeruns and 50-60 some rbis this year and god knows how many strikeouts he'll end up with
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Aug 30, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Two-out rally time?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

That chic behind the plate...
 Just got whiplash on ARam's foul ball.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like
Rami's knee is really hurting.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Everything on ARam looks like it's hurting.
 Come on Derosa, 2 out hit here would be really nice.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amazing what a little patience at the plate does..
eh, Monroe?
Nicely done.   :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

'Course then.....DeRosa comes out swinging...
If you're gonna swing at everything, PLEASE get a hit!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh
and to counteract my negativity of before, I'm pleased with Monroe so far.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

yes
he can.i think they say he could win he heismen
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

if he did
would they have to mold the trophy out of alabaster?

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is that all Capuano has?
Fastball and changeup?

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

geez
That's like the fourth time in the series where Rickie Weeks has taken away a ball up the middle that would have plated a run because of his positioning.

by NL doormat on Aug 30, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like
every pitcher we face lately is Cy Young or Warren Spahn!!  Come on Cubs, somebody get pissed and whack the ball.  The offense this past week has been sickening.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

god
marmol is really nasty, that strikeout was beautiful

by dogcatratcheese on Aug 30, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

i could
watch marmol pitch 7 days a week if he could
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Love the knee buckle
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

how many times has Kendell had
 to throw to first to complete the K...seems like a bunch

by DC Cubbie on Aug 30, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

That
would be beautiful.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

You called it!!!
WOOHOOO!!
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.

by mrtobby on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

ANY PREDICTIONS ON THE
STOCK MARKET TOMORROW!!!!

by BigZ 4 Cy on Aug 30, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes!
wow!

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

DUDE!
You're a psychic!! Back to back JACKS!!!

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're a psychic!!
In all seriousness, I'm not....really.

But once in awhile, (like when Matt came in), I just get a "feeling" for lack of better description...
I just look up, the feeling hits, and then...

it just happens....

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well
I stayed home from the Broncos game to watch this one.  I'm pretty glad too.  Lets get some runs baby!!  Does this game have a playoff feel or what?
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 30, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

why couldnt marmol
be in the ROY picture
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

wow who called
that again!!
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

That would be me
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Too bad he sucks.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice AB for Murton....Did I just SAY Murton
would be the diff maker??!!

boom shakalaka

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes!!!!!
Murton. I can't believe it. And he gets rid of soriano's spot.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, gets rid of it hahahahahha.
Soriano is an enigma, but a dangerous one. Now, I love him again.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

omg
is hell frozen??
put soriano in the 5-hole please!!!!

by tbizzle83 on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

BACK TO BACK
JACKS!!!!!
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

ok, soriano can hit
but he still sucks batting 1 in the order

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

How about f'n that!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW
2 guys who have sucked it up lately ~~~

by parrotinct on Aug 30, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Huh?
He's had multiple hit games in the last two games where he has had more than one ab.   And he had an OPS of .827 for August going into tonight's game.

by frustratedfan on Aug 30, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

No way!
Back to back jacks!

$1000.00 for someone.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Back to back...whooo hooo!!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions  

My vote for Murton !!!
He looks good in Blue comming off the bench !!!

by parrotinct on Aug 30, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

No way
Awesome.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you serious?? Thats gotta be a first
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Give that guy season tickets in the bleachers.
As long as the Cubs seem to want to hit balls to him so badly, we might as well oblige...

by mistersite on Aug 30, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Back to Back
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Aug 30, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I missed it!
I left the TV on the LSU game for too long.  Oh well, I'm not complaining!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish I was in Chi
so I could listen to Santo instead of these WGN guys - they are atrocious

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

You should
get XM and then you could listen to Pat and Ron when the Cubs are at home at least
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Aug 30, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh, what the hell. right away.
come on marmol.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

ooops
It figures.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Sori haters can go into their hole
You just don't get it -- 136 million is a reflection of MARKET VALUE, not a player's ability. It's whatever a team wants to give somebody -- he's not gonna become Superman.

Nobody gets this. I'm tired of saying this.

A rookie of the year might be getting the minimum.
(Less any bonus he might have signed) Is he underpaid by MLB standards. But that's the rule. You can pay that guy below market value.

Others, if they are successful can go for it -- and get market value and more -- but it's not a true market of what's going to happen in the future. All big deals are a gamble. But I can tell you, fans of about 6-8 MLB teams would love to be able to take the gamble to sign guys like Soriano.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I think we get it
I think you don't get that we don't care.

that 98.1 is a good radio station by the way bro.

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matt looked like a little leaguer on that one...
..Literally.

 Get in front of it Matt. Stop the ball Matt.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

i'll pretend i didn't see that
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers
just do not want to quit.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

come on marmol, strike this guy out.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Strike 'em out throw 'em out
Right here.

since people are making prediction.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

OK
maybe not.

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

get the fat man to hit it on the ground at theriot
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah, well....now Marmol can induce the DP
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Crap. Hope D-Lee is okay
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Watching the replays...
OUCH.  
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

OUCH
Derek came down on the corner!

Ooohhh

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Fan safety
It's right where the net ends.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

How much safety does that provide?
Looks like it only goes up a few inches?

by LT on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

None
it's a terrible design with that footlong gap.  Marmol is a STUD!

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like enough
To protect the head of someone in the first row on a hard-hit foul...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

yikes.
that is the kind of fall you take when you're a little kid.

and we don't get the out. shoot.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions  

we'll be able to tell
how D-Lee is when he gets out there (if he gets out there) to take some cuts in the bottom

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, he has to be hurt.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

shoot.
come on marmol. get this guy.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol leaving those BR's on....
reminds me of that game a few weeks ago when he loaded the bases, only to get 3 in a row out!

Remember that?

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

that's the only
problem with Kendall.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

TAKE ME OUT
TO THE BALLGAME!

by BigZ 4 Cy on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
marmol just might be my favorite cub.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

K on the slider... Stretch time!
All right!!!  Feels like playoff weather, doesn't it? Let Harry hear ya!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Got a break on that call.
 Due though. WTG Carlos. You my friend are a stud.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

look at marmol!
giving the Tiger Woods fist pump on the mound

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm kind of suprised he threw that
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmoul for CY YOUNG
Nothing else needs to be said !!!

by parrotinct on Aug 30, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened
to all the haters around here?

by tizzle on Aug 30, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

We're winning!
No need to bitch when all is well.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

i don't understand why you're so antagonistic.
that's way more annoying that a little bitching and moaning.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

well
i think someone bitching and moaning over nothing is way more annoying

by tizzle on Aug 30, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

i disagree. but you have a right to complain
about it then.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

all im saying
is, where are all the people at who put this team down when their not playing so well

by tizzle on Aug 30, 2007 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

they
seem to turn into ghosts when good things happen

by tizzle on Aug 30, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm guessing they're happily watching the game
and only come here when they're frustrated. that's the most logical conclusion. they cheer on their own and come here to vent. i do that a lot myself.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

so true
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

you folks act like they're hiding,
waiting for something to go wrong just so they can come on this site. that's ridiculous. i bet they enjoy the good stretches as much as you, but only think of bcb when they are fuming or baffled.

the only way they're waiting in the weeds is if they're trolls, cardinal fans and the like. there's probably a couple of those, but not too many.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would be
nice to have them come in here when the Cubs are winning and be able to hear something constructive instead of all the cursing and name calling of the players we have to put up with when things don't go their way.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

able to hear something constructive
Ummm....Sue darling...
That would be READ....(unless your pc reads written posts out loud to you)...   :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I
meant read. :)
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

i really think marmol's the ace of this staff.
and he has to carry the pink bag.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow
This is amazing watching a late August game that matters at Wrigley.  This beats the dusty malaise last year, eh?

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
yes it does.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Atta boy Ramirez!
Gimp 'er on down there big man

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

I haven't.
I hate hockey and actually enjoy watching 1 man single handedly ruin the sport in Chicago.

by lemon20pie on Aug 30, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

2nd Best game in the world
And you are probably too young to know when the Bears and the Blackhawks were the hottest tickets in town.

The Bulls were an expansion team, and plenty of tickets were available on the North & South sides.

The Chicago Stadium was once the loudest arena in any sport.

Sorry that you are uninformed about how glorious the past was for hockey fans.

It's now very sad for those of us who care -- a franchise in ruins.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 30, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

how glorious the past was for hockey fans
I used to go to the stadium and watch Bobby Hull and Stan Makita....

And the stadium organ?
It could literally SHATTER the glass...

Madhouse on Madison, baby...    :-)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet memories
in that old barn!  Damn, that place was an asylum when the Hawks played Detroit!  Too bad Wirtz ran the Hawks into the gutter.  Foley Messmer were tha last classy guys there and he canned them.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way...
I know it's against Parra and Capuano, but it's really encouraging to see the number of balls that the cubs have scorched today, especially the other way.  Riot, Monroe, Jonesey - good job hitting it where it's pitched

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

how bout one in the basket.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions  

oh i thought he did it!!!!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Argh!
almost got that one.  Let's hold 'em boys!

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Lou may have
done Fontenot a real disfavor by separating him in the lineup from Theriot earlier when he began having trouble at the plate

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.
That's too bad.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions  

By the way
the Dominican Shoeshine Boy hit another dinger tonight against the Sox.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

I think my mom
Could hit a dinger against the Sox.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

My mom could K Soriano.
Oh wait, we're done bashing him for tonight, aren't we?

by vtcub on Aug 30, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa...
...I'm just in love with the guy.  Just nails up there - kind of guy that just terrifies you if he's hitting against your team with RISP.  

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

i think so...
but they do face wandy tomorrow, though he's on the  road this time.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Howry has been lights out lately too...
Nice inning Bobby!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

You know
Pat calls a great game. He gives a lot of information in a short period of time. I don't know how he does it.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

3 more outs
from a nice little break on the rest

by Aussie Cub on Aug 30, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Boy...Kendall is hitting those foul balls HARD...
just a little slower Jason...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' 'bout!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

All the haters?
Amazing how they vanish when something good happens.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

haha
i thought i was the only one who was thinkin that

by tizzle on Aug 30, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Safe!!
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Aug 30, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go
Shut the door.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

How big was Lilly gutting 5?
Guy did not have it tonight, was getting squeezed, but man oh man did he bust his butt to give 5 innings.  I'd have loved 7 innings of 1 run ball, but all things considered he really put it out there tonight.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

That dude is the man!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Regardless of JK's arm strength....
you really have to admire his intensity of play, day in and day out.
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes
Funny.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on jim....what do you REALLY think?
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look at Murton go today!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I think
I agree with you Lou - big fan of Kendall his whole career.  Wish he threw out more runners, but I'll still take 'em over Barrett.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

How about another one
right here Alfonso.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Linebrink
Dude looks like a golf pro at a crappy muni course

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Fonzie walks?
OH MY GOD!!! IT'S THE RAPTURE!!! GET BART OUT OF THE HOUSE BEFORE GOD COMES!

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow....Sori walked after a LONG AB...
kewl
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions  

soriano's hitting homeruns
and now he's taking walks. what a turnaround this game. he sure stopped the boos pretty quickly.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy crap!! Thats what i'm talking
about Fonsy!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions  

What's up
with Theriot having a bad night?

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Dempster
3 quick outs.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Sue baby! You've been so quiet....
I was hoping you'd be jumpin' in when I mentioned your "red boy" earlier...   :-)
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll tell ya
the kind of power Murton has. Right after he hit his home run and I made that post our electricity went out and just now came back on. :(

Luckily we have a battery powered radio so could at least listen to some of it. Missed Sori's homerun tho.

I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets go Demp!
The Cubs Are On Their Way!!

by DenverCub on Aug 30, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

3 quick outs and we avoid braun i think.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Hope Demp's...
...got the stuff he had on Tuesday night.  uh-oh.

Who's Joe Dillon?

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

damn demp.
come on now. don't worry about that guy. get three outs.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go, come on Demp!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah Jesus
Back to smoking in the den.  The Cubs should take my fiancee out to dinner after this season for this.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Crapola.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

not good at all.
i can't watch.

we could use a double, no triple play.

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay Demp - KNOCK IT OFF!!!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh oh
How bad is he missing his spots?

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to go outside for about 15 minutes until
this is over!! lol
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to go outside for about 15 minutes
LOL...well at least it's a nice night out here in the PNW!
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

How many dudes...
...are just wandering around their respective neighborhoods right now?  100s?  Thousands??

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

do you walk braun to set up the double play.
i think so.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Four HBP
for Weeks in the series?

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Take one
OK.  Now what do you do with Braun?  Man this is stressful.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

well, braun's gonna hurt.
come on demp!
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh man...
Come on Ryan!!! You can do it!!!!

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

yes.
now, do you walk the fat man and pitch to the killer.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Big out!!!
Do you put him on?  Hart scares me too

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Corey has hurt us this series....
I would rather have taken my chance with Fielder...

(fingers crossed....ALL of 'em!!)

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy Cow
I can barely watch.  Bases will be loaded...
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

This is intolerable
You can do it Demp!!! Come on Ryan!!!

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Demp
One more... bear down & get him

by Basman on Aug 30, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions  

okay I lied, I have to watch
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Hmmm
I've got a bad feeling about this.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

I've got a bad feeling about this
Dude....I GOT your bad feeling....

RIGHT HERE!!!     LOL

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

one more out. one more out.
hit it to dlee.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

oh, don't walk him demp.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat's comment...
...don't want Fielder to beat ya.  I guess so.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on demp!!
One more Ryan!!  One more baby!!!!

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

POOP
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

oh no.
just get him to pop it up somewhere.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

That's not good
Why must it be so difficult?

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Ohhhhhh......
.....jeez.  Well, that run didn't matter.  Now bear down Ryan.  Bear down and end it here!  I know you can here me!!!!!!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Better than a hit
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

HE DID IT!!! GO CUBS GO!!! CUBS WIN!!!

2.5 GAMES UP!!! FLY IT, CHICAGO!!!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for
flying her.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anytime, Sue
Thanks to Dempster for giving me the chance!!!

The real thing looks beautiful with a stiff breeze in at Wrigley.  I love WGN games.

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Aug 30, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

HUGE!!!!!

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

by buckmulligan on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Good
Whew!

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

BANG!
2.5 up on the Suds
3 up on the DrugBirds!

Buh-bye haters. Maybe the Cubs will lose tomorrow and give your lives meaning.

by lancaster99 on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank God!! Good game tonite!!
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Aug 30, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs Win!
Good commentary tonight guys, gotta love it when the game is on TV.

For S* and giggles:  anyone have the stat on runs "walked-in" by the CUBS this year vs. other teams?

by rustydevil on Aug 30, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

I told myself I was going to quit
after municipal elections here and of course the baseball season started as that ended.

Guh.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I LOVE THIS GAME
n/t
Bulls 402 ta zip... but Micheal Jordan will be held to under 200 points. - Todd O'Connor

by Lou In Blue on Aug 30, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Pheeeeeeeeeeeeeew
Geez i was knotted up then.

GO CUBBIE BOYS

by Aussie Cub on Aug 30, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

THANK YOU CUBS AND THANK YOU GOD
i can sleep now tonight! what a great series win. ALRITE CUBS!!!!

by bennyha on Aug 30, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I've been saying for weeks
that this would be the big series of the season. I think it is.

Obviously the Cards are not out and every game is important for the rest of the season. But I'm very glad that they took this series. I've been dreading it, actually.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions  

great game
Marmol dominate as ever, and Fonzie and Ralph Malph homer

by Walker71421 on Aug 30, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Heh
Fonzie and Ralph Malph...

Wish I'd thought of that.

phat

by phatass on Aug 30, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets now
get stuck into the asstrolls

by Aussie Cub on Aug 30, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Soriano is getting
the day off tomorrow.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 30, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions  

the day off tomorrow
Personally, I think Lou should give D Lee a day off, move DeRosa to 1st and put Fonty in for a game or two...
"Welcome to Lou's BLUE Crew....Cubbies in '07"

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

At the other BCB
they are yelling: (Re: The final out)

"I really don't get it
Mench is a platoon player who sits against righties so obviously we should hit him against a righty when 3 lefties on the bench?"

Which has merit. Sound like the commentary we used to spout when Dusty was at the helm....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 30, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions  

On one hand
Jenkins looked overmatched against Dempster on Tuesday, but at the same time, Dempster has trouble with lefties, and it is Geoff Jenkins - he scares me a lot more than noted Cub killer Kevin Mench.  Apparently Mench had the wrong size shoes today.

by BigJimSlade on Aug 30, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jenkins
has made me nervous all season. Why they didn't put him in there is a mystery.

phat

by phatass on Aug 31, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

How am I supposed to sleep?
The 9th inning my heart was pumping so loud and fast. The last out - I jumped so high in my den I practically hit my head on the ceiling. Now I have so much adreneline pumping through my body it is nuts!

No post-game live on Comcast. I have to watch the dead-sox?

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 30, 2007 10:39 PM CDT reply actions  

How am I supposed to sleep?
Take a Xanax...  :-)

If you don't have any of that, 5-HTP is a wonderful NATURAL sleep aid.

It should be in the health section at your local grocery store.

FWIW...  

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

by Bluelou on Aug 30, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welcome
Welcome to the pennant race my friend.  Buckle up, hang on and enjoy the ride.  This is exactly what it's all about.
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 31, 2007 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

what an awesome game
the team looked so happy at the end...i hope this confidence fuels them through the astros series

by PrincetonCubs on Aug 30, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Back from the Game
Not a Matt Murton hater - I feel about him like I do about Shredded Wheat or something - its not bad...

BUT - tonight, I LOVE him!

And Sori - after 3 K's! Wonderful!

In looking at the reply now at home, Sori, really dug out a low pitch.

There are 30 games left in the season. If the team goes 16-14, its 84 wins. Is this enough to win the Division? Maybe it is!

Lou says Sori sits for Orange-one, and Kendall rests for Blanco.

This situation I would really like to see Soto get a start...

And Fonty?  Where art thou young Fonty? Where is thee olde good stroke?

GO FRIGGIN' CUBS!!!!!

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

by TheEman on Aug 30, 2007 10:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be there tomorrow in the left centerfield
bleachers.  Look for a DLee jersey and an Old Style in hand.

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well - you won't
be too hard to pick out, then! ;-)

In listeneng to Ozzie's bitching tonight for the Sox, and Lou's comments after the game on why he walked Fielder to load the bases ("If I didn't and he got a hit, I would have had 3 martinis to help me get to sleep."), it made me realize how lucky we are to have these two in the same city!

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

by TheEman on Aug 30, 2007 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou said he's starting "Blanko" at
catcher tomorrow.  Wonder if "Stevie Ire" will get in the game too?  Gotta love Lou!

by Itchy on Aug 30, 2007 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al - what's the latest on Derrek Lee?
I'm hoping that mis-planned shield didn't knock him out for any games.  

Great win - GREAT WIN - btw!

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Aug 30, 2007 11:32 PM CDT reply actions  

what about the reds
i was watching espnews and now all of the sudden instead of just showing where the cubs, cards, and brew crew are in the standings they showed the reds too. what about the reds. seems like another team to worry about in september.

by tomlambsays on Aug 30, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Don't Agree
They are 7 games out, with 29 games LTP.

AND, they would have to jump over three teams to do it, while playing the same teams and the other intra-division games would have to line up perfectly in their favor.

It is not impossible, of course, but a very, very long-longshot.

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

by TheEman on Aug 30, 2007 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

One day left in August...
...and the Reds are ten games below .500. I can't imagine them making the postseason. Mathmatically it's possible but I'm reasonably certain it's unprecidented.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 30, 2007 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd like to go ahead and note...
...that only one team in the NL Central has a winning record.

Yeah.

Yeah.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 30, 2007 11:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Baseball Tonight...
...helpfully points out that Capuano has been awarded the most consecutive losses of any pitcher in Brewers history, passing... Glendon Rusch.

Hah!

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Aug 31, 2007 12:05 AM CDT reply actions  

I was away
from the computer tonight during the game, but I watched all of it.

What a victory! I guess the long ball saved the Cubs tonight, although not in the way many of us would have guessed.

This also makes me have to bite my tongue when Soriano lunges at pitches one inch above the ground and four inches out of the strike zone.

Marmol was the shit. I really thought Dempster would blow the save -- he's due -- but that he got out of it impressed me. (And had he blown the save, that would have sucked, but it wouldn't have been grounds for lynching.)

Time to beat up the Astros, although winning two of three from the Cards isn't an awful way to come into this series.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 31, 2007 2:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Two things that amazed me
and made me shrug my shoulders and say, "That's baseball for ya."

 - Soriano, in AB's 1-3, looked about as clueless as Paris Hilton working, at the plate. I felt the breeze from his K's from the Upper Deck! And then - boom! on the 4th AB.

 - The amount of torque utilized by Carlos Marmol makes me question how his arm is still attached to his body, and, how long will he be able to sustain this!

And for you Bruce, and any Zappa fans - is the Zappa web site (which I just checked out for the first time):

http://www.zappa.com/whatsnew/index.html

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

by TheEman on Aug 31, 2007 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

You were
missed last night NB but glad you got to see the game. Very exciting game.
I love this team!!!!!

by sue369 on Aug 31, 2007 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks Sue -
30 days for the team to win 16 or 17 games and it should be enough to nail the Division down.

Is it asking too much?

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

by TheEman on Aug 31, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions  

Believe it or not
I missed you guys, too -- even the complainers. :) Thanks, sue.

And thanks, Eman, for the Zappa link. Now you know where to satiate that "Overnight Sensation" craving, although it doesn't appear they're selling scratchy, smoky vinyl, unfortunately.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 31, 2007 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice win last night!
Even though Dempster made me get out my tums! Was it me or was Lilly trying to overthrow a little last night? I could have swore that I saw him hit 93-94 on the gun. He's usually 90 MAYBE 91...
You ARE freaking out MAN!

by crw89 on Aug 31, 2007 8:24 AM CDT reply actions  

missed a hell of a game
we are in a good spot now if we can take atleast 2 of three from Houston
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Aug 31, 2007 8:52 AM CDT reply actions  

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