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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Monday 9/10, 2:20 CT

Alyellontoppscard_tiny by Al Yellon on in Game Threads

The best-laid plans...

As most of you know I am a member of the Directors Guild of America, and several times a year I go to New York for meetings of their Eastern Directors Council, of which I have been a member since 1999.

So when a meeting was scheduled for tonight -- September 10 -- I thought, "Great! Right in the middle of a Cubs road trip, and an off-day, too!"

Well, not any more it's not an off-day, after the rescheduling of the August 19 rainout for this afternoon. So I'm posting to tell you that I'm off to NYC this afternoon and won't be at today's game. And guess what? Rain is approaching the Chicago area, and just might arrive in time for this afternoon's 2:20 pm CT start. Another rainout would really put a wrench in the scheduling for the rest of this month, as the Cardinals do not have another off day. I cannot imagine either team, or the MLBPA, approving playing two doubleheaders in St. Louis this weekend, in case of a postponement today. They'd have to hold it till the end of the season and play it then, if necessary.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
 T. Lilly
Cubs		 vs. Joel Piñiero
 J. Piñiero
Cardinals
14-7 W-L 5-3
3.85 ERA 4.28
149 SO 43
51 BB 21
24 HR 10
vs. StL -- vs. Cubs
This pitching matchup is a rematch of the one that occurred three weeks ago, on Monday, August 20 game at Wrigley Field, a game where Lilly threw OK, Piniero threw better, and the Cardinals won 6-4.

So, lazily, I am going to simply repost what I said about these two pitchers that day (with some minor updates):

Joel Piñiero was throwing exclusively in relief for the Red Sox -- 31 appearances covering 34 innings, with a 5.03 ERA. (The stats in the box above are his combined AL & NL stats for this year.) Since coming to the Cardinals he's made three starts, one bad one, one very good one, and one decent one, totalling a 2-1 record with a 2.84 ERA. The only time he had faced the Cubs before August 20 was when he was a Mariner, on June 7, 2002, a game the Cubs won. He has faced very few of the 2007 Cubs, but one who hits him hard is the currently-hot Jacque Jones (.355/.355/.581, 11-for-31, 4 doubles, 1 HR). [Jones, of course, proceeded to go 0-for-4 vs. Piñiero on August 20.]

Ted Lilly lost to St. Louis on April 20 at Wrigley Field, though he gave up only two ER in 7 IP, and beat them in St. Louis last month, giving them only one run in 7 IP. Juan Encarnacion has gone 7-for-14 in his career vs. Lilly.

Of course, at that time I couldn't have anticipated that Encarnacion, the only player I mentioned regarding his stats vs. Lilly, would suffer the freak and horrifying injury ten days later, when he was hit by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle. Encarnacion will have surgery later this month; that link is mainly about the injury to Chris Duncan, who may be out for the year due to a "sports hernia". Now that doesn't make me unhappy, as Duncan hits the Cubs hard -- lifetime .301/.358/.548 with 5 HR in 73 AB. As for Encarnacion, my best wishes to him for a complete recovery.

The only TV coverage today is on WGN; no St. Louis channel is carrying the game. However, it was on my Comcast EI list, so check there or today's Mediacenter link.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2006 version)

MLB.com Gameday for the Brewers/Pirates game (6:05 CT start)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Does anyone want to win this division?
I do! I do!

Can't say the same for any of the players that will be on the field today.

1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 10:11 AM CDT reply actions  

I do too.
And I think there are thirty-something players in Cub uniforms who do, too. Let's hope they start showing it this afternoon.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Sep 10, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

When I looked at the schedule in April
And saw the lowly Pirates, Reds, and Marlins in September. I knew we'd have a rough go at it...
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

A lot of people want a winner
I know I want to see a winner!!! The guy who delievered my groceries from Peapod this morning saw my Cubs cellphone on the table and started talking about how frustrating it is to be a Cubs fan right now. We talked about how badly we both want these guys to win this division!
"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.

by No Southern Belle on Sep 10, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

this season is killing me
I try and stay away from it, because I don't have the energy for the ups and downs, but I just can't. Please win today and sweep the 'Stros.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 10, 2007 10:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Batting Practice today?
Is there any way to find out if the Cubs and/or Cardinals will be taking batting practice on the field today?

by chipwood23 on Sep 10, 2007 10:23 AM CDT reply actions  

it would seem that both teams
Are in dire need of ANY type of practice.
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions  

Very true
No doubt both teams need the batting practice.  My friends and I are sitting in the bleachers today but we don't want to arrive as early if there is no BP.

by chipwood23 on Sep 10, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions  

My guess is...
... there may be no BP at all, with the threat of rain and the fact that both teams had to fly in from out of town, the Cardinals probably not arriving till midnight.

Don't take my word for it, though, call the Cubs to find out.

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

by Al Yellon on Sep 10, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

My morale has been in the gutter...
...since Dempster's implosion against the Dodgers on Friday. I was in "emotional damage control mode" all weekend -- not actively avoiding watching or listening to the games, but not going out of my way to do so either. And I did my best to stay away from media accounts of the games -- even after Big Z's uplifting win on Saturday. I even took a break from BCB! (Sorry, Al.)

I guess my biggest fear right now is that this team is simply regressing back to its early season form, with bullpen implosions (see Dempster, Wood) and boneheaded plays (see bad baserunning, Jacque Jones second inning error yesterday) winning the day, so to speak, and the Brewers' ridiculous offense mowing down any team that gets in its path.

I haven't given up hope, but the prospect of four games against the hated Redbirds, who seem perched to peck out our hearts, and another series in Houston, where the Cubs were swept last month, doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

I just hope the guys sitting in the home team dugout at Wrigley Field today don't feel the same way.

Go Cubs!!!

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 10:36 AM CDT reply actions  

Man, you really must be out of sorts.
Dempster's implosion was on Thursday. And we have five games with St. Louis (including today).

The turnaround starts TODAY.

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

by Al Yellon on Sep 10, 2007 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

re: Man, you really must be out of sorts.
Argh! I worked from home on Friday so it felt like Thursday was the last day of the workweek. And I did forget about that second makeup game with the Cards.

But, yes, I am out of sorts...worried, frustrated, saddened but, as I mentioned, not hopeless.

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dear god...
 If the Cardinals finish .500 or better, LaRussa is definitely the NL coach of the year. What hasn't happened to that club this year? And he's still got them in the mix at seasons' end.

by Damen Jackson on Sep 10, 2007 10:43 AM CDT reply actions  

It's a crappy
rainy day here so a Cubs win today would be a ray of sinshine for me.

GO CUBS!!!

Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 10:55 AM CDT reply actions  

Beautiful day in West LA
68 degrees right now and not a cloud in the sky.

68 degrees and sunny.  I am going to channel this sunshine to all of you and hopefully it can find its way to the 3rd base dugout.  We REALLY do need this win today.  

The RedBird announcers sounded so down yesterday when their 9th inning rally fell short against the D'Backs and they got swept.  A victory by the Cubs would go a long way towards putting the Redbirds one foot into the grave.

These are the kind of games we have not taken advantage of all year (the STEP ON THEIR THROAT GAMES).  Let's do it this time!

GO CUBS!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 11:11 AM CDT reply actions  

I'd like to see Lou shave sometime soon
That should be extra incentive for is team to win. Geez. He looks like a hobo.  
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 11:14 AM CDT reply actions  

If rained out
just wondering if the game is put off until the season is over what this could do to our rotation? It's looking like an extra day off wouldn't hurt. Might help the Cards a lot!
This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Sep 10, 2007 11:20 AM CDT reply actions  

If the Game Is Rained Out...
... it will likely be pushed until the end of the season, especially seeing that the Cards are playing straight through.  

The only way the game is not played is if it does not add any significance.  Doesn't look like it is headed that direction any time soon.

A rain out today may also help Piniella make the decision of what he wants to do with Big Z (e.g., having him pitch Thursday vs. Houston or the opener against the Cards on Friday).

All I hope is that if the game will get postponed, call it before anyone pitches.  I'd hate to see Lilly miss a turn...

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

If it is rained out...
...which doesn't appear to be right now, it probably won't even be scheduled for an end-of-the-season matchup unless there is playoff implications.

The Birds had that scenario last season. They only played 161 games. If 162 was needed, the makeup game would have been played the Monday after the regular season ended.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards are stinking and the Brew Crew are coming on
I think we have more to worry about from the Brewers who have been the hottest of the 3 teams. Too much bad-luck following the Cards.

Being a game behind the Brewers - we gotta hope the lose.

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 Sep 10, 2007 11:22 AM CDT reply actions  

From the radar it looks like
we should be able to get the game in today. How is the weather in Chicago?

by cubsnlinux on Sep 10, 2007 11:30 AM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lily
I heard during the broadcast yesterday that Lily refused to head back to Chicago early and instead wanted to stay w/the team. I understand his thinking and all but I would have liked to think that the red birds came in tired and weak and Lily was rested and strong waiting for them since yesterday.

I had another comment to make but to prevent any jinxing and subsequent ramming my forehead into a wall, I will just keep to myself.

Emotionally exhausted and frustrated, yet anxious to get the game in and hopefully won. As others have said, I just keep getting sucked back into it. I'll try to get some work in too.

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

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

start pie in center
for once, please?
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 10, 2007 11:55 AM CDT reply actions  

My wish list for this week Monday - Sunday
Wish

#1 When on the bases they pay attention
#2 When asked to bunt they get it done
#3 They make pitchers work and dont swing at 1st pitch
#4 They dont make the other teams pitchers look like .300 hitters
#5 The relief pitchers dont give up more walks in one inning that the starter did in 6
#6 Dont ground into double plays multiple times in a game
#7 When we are leading in the 9th inning, our 1st and 3rd baseman play a no doubles defense.

by parrotinct on Sep 10, 2007 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

RE: My wish list for this week
Let me add:

#8 Begin playing to our potential
#9 Marmol, Howry and Demp pitch a lot and Wuertz, Eyre, Wood are not.
#10 Lou shaves and he learns how to pronounce the name of his players

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 Sep 10, 2007 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who thinks Ankiel should be
generous and sprinkle some of his magical HGH into the Cubs clubhouse today so we can bury the birds? But truthfully, I sympathize with all of you guys b/c I'm living and dying on every pitch unfortunately...here's to hoping we still have a second, third, fourth? wind to get this going...
"In all the categories that you pay the most attention to, except the loss column, we're doing very well" - Jim Hendry

by Jayo525 on Sep 10, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

FREE TICKETS FOR TODAY
if anyone wants to sneak out and go to the game I have my two season tickets. I got confused because of the make up game and thought I could "transfer " them via e mail but you couldn't with this game so I sent them to Mom hoping they would arrive on Friday but they JUST arrived. Anyway nice seats and protected from the rain Only catch is you have to pick them up at her office at Huron & Dearborn anyone interested e mail me
jrosner at kino dot com
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Sep 10, 2007 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

2007 Cubs are officially dead to me.
 Now that the Bears are back in action, I can officially euthanize the 2007 Cubs, which have been on life support over the last month.

 Moment of silence.

by lemon20pie on Sep 10, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

catch you later...
have fun with the last place Bears.

Many of the rest of us would like to see the last 20 games play out.

If this were camp-Dusty, I'd be worried. I still have confidence in Lou...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last place Bears?
 Yeah that's gonna last long, Dewsh bag.

 Sure the Bears lost to one of the best teams in the League in an hostile environment on the Chargers home field, but atleast the Bears went down fighting and left nothing on the field. Can't say that about the Cubs, who don't even seem to care themselves anymore.

 

by lemon20pie on Sep 10, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Left nothing on the field...
...except the football.

God I hate turnovers.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 10, 2007 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ridiculous last statement...
I'm not one to believe that in baseball effort/caring is a direct reflection of results.  It's not like football or basketball where trying harder directly improves outcome.  Baseball is such a precision sport that it's hard to gauge desire/indifference based on performance.  And to suggest that a team doesn't care simply based on results is a simplistic (and ignorant) conclusion, in my opinion.

I think it's just as possible to fail in baseball by trying TOO hard.  You aren't going to be able to convince me that the team doesn't care and isn't trying.  DLee, DeRosa, Zambrano, Theriot, and Soriano and the rest are all competitors and professionals.  They all want to win.  The wins just aren't happening, but that's due to lack PRODUCTION, not lack of effort or caring.

by SouthernCub on Sep 10, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

watch the name-calling
The last (and sometimes only resort) by those without rational thought.  

Thought you were signing off by euthanizing the Cubs.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or at least
spell them right...or come remotely close.
MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 10, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dewsh Bag??
Seriously?  The Bears looked like shit man.  The D looked great until they didn;t anymore.  3 points will hardly carry this team to the Super Bowl (oe even the post season) again this year.

Sorry but right now...the Cubbies give me more hope.  

Dewsh Bag??

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 10, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

daaa bears
looked fantastic in my opinion, lt had negative yards until the last play of the first, and had the offense not turned the ball over, a shutout would have been a very likely possibility against the #1 team in points scored last year, on the road, thats just sick.  the offense could obviously be a lot better, but grossman didnt suck, and the chargers d is top 3 in the league.  i expect an absolute ass beating to the chiefs next week.

and its hard not to share the above posters attitude, with football pumping you up and the cubs really not playing well, but i definitely think everyone is trying just as hard as they normally do, the results just arent there.  i have faith we'll get on a hot streak, whether itll be enough who knows, but soriano dlee and aramis have all been swinging pretty good bats, and that should translate to wins.

Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 10, 2007 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

"the Cubbies give me more hope"
 Any chance of anything you will ever say to have even the smallest amount of  value has now been destroyed with those 6 simple words:

 "the Cubbies give me more hope."

 THat's absolutely laughable. What a ridiculous statement. Is what makes that statement so surreal, is that you're probably totally serious. The delusion of most other Cub fans is amazing.

 Also, since you obviously know nothing of football (and apparently baseball for that matter) The Bears Defense was on the field at a 2:1 clip against one of the most explosive Offenses in the League. The fact that they only held them to 14 points, both scoring drives were started in Bears territory thanks to careless fumbles BTW, is a perfect example how stifling this Defense will be this year.

 The Bears Offense which was a disaster against a good Defense as well, will get into a nice rythm over the next couple weeks against inferior Defenses.

 The Bears will make the playoffs, unlike the unloveable losers.

by lemon20pie on Sep 10, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know
i completely agree with you on the bears, and am very excited to watch that defense every sunday, but if youre just going to bash the cubs and have a horrible attitude, why are you even in the game thread at all?
Matt Murton career in September: .321/.401/.576, 10 jacks (165 ab). Make sure Matt the Bat gets in the lineup this month Lou!

by kylejo on Sep 10, 2007 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not even sure where to begin...
Wait...dewsh bag?  Seriously?  Wasn't Douche Bag on your spelling tests in fourth grade?  Anyway...

So I guess I know nothing about football or baseball and this upsets me.  Coming from a regular armchair quarterback such as yourself, i am distraught.  I cannot believe I spent all this time thinking I knew something about football only to have it spoiled by the likes of you.  

In a game where LT threw for more TD's than Grossman, our QB again, let the ball slip out of his hands on the one play I was actually excited to see him scramble out of the pocket, and the team put up a measley 3 points, i find myself wanting a little more.

True, they have Brian Griese though I feel fairly confident that Lovie and his Dustyesque managing will do his best to preserve Grossman's ego and play him.

Yes the D looked great the first half but then, well, then...

In a division where the Packers still have Favre, the Vikings have a quarterback who appears to have some takent, and the Lions have Kitna who looked pretty solid yesterday, i would go counting your eggs my friend.

Believe me, I want nothing more than to see the Bears go back tot he SB but their chances are in question.  Sure we are one game in but this is not baseball, there is not "a long way to go".  

Cubbies have a great chance to go to the postseason and I suppose if you can't see this well, I guess your math skills are as bad as your spelling.  

Thanks for your input though...much appreciated.

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 10, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Re: 2007 Cubs are officially dead to me.
Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!

I won't give up until we are 1.5 games out on the last day of the season....not even when we are down 3-0 to the Red Sox in the W.S.

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 Sep 10, 2007 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lord...
 I hope the comment about the Germans bombing Pearl Harbor was tongue in cheek.

by Damen Jackson on Sep 10, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah...
 20 years ago. It's been awhile.

by Damen Jackson on Sep 10, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have a nice
vacation then. Please don't write.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly Sue...
...and may the door not hit him in the ass on the way out.

I've been flipping out since those 2 mid-October nights in 2003 and ain't about to give up now!

Let's go CUBBIES.....

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just can't give up
As I posted in July, I spent a month out of the country.  The only Cub news I got was spotty internet cafe access.  This was right in the middle of the hot streak - started just before I left, continued until I got back.  As I sat in beautiful sidewalk cafes and drank wine and hiked in the Pyrennees, I thought to myself "I make too big a deal of things in my life.  So what if I'm a Cub fan?  There's more to life that baseball.  Stop making such a big deal of it"

We returned August 12 to O'Hare.  I had vowed to quit smoking and just take life as it came & worry less.  Today it is September 10.  I have upped my smoking considerably - up to 5-10 during a cub evening game.  I fret constantly, and drive my fiancee crazy with the pacing and swearing while listening to Pat and Ron.  I feel soul-sucking depression every time the Cubs lose or go down, and frantically seek out a Brewer/Card score whenever I can.

The moral is, this team is ours for the long run.  The Cubs are the relative that forgets birthdays and fails to return calls.  They drive you crazy, but at the end of it all, they're still family & you can't turn your back on family.

Let's all cheer for our prodigal suns today.  A win would be nice, guys.  Lord knows we don't ask for much.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course...
We've waited for this since 15oct03. Now's not the time to give up!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Question
Jim, would it be asking too much for you to leave the country again for a few weeks?!? :)

Hell, we'll all pitch in and pay for it if it would cause another run like we had when you were gone!

GO CUBS GO

Florida Cubbie

"Oh, I get a little tired now and then, but knowing my lifestyle, that's only natural." -- Harry Caray

by Cribbs463 on Sep 10, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL
Don't think I haven't thought about it.  best I can do is continue eating bread and cheese all the time ;)

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know what?
I'm just gonna say it. We have to win this game.

And Lou needs to shave. I was at a bar and half drunk and it still doesn't look good.

Also, could we get some playing time for the kids? I know this is a big race or whatever, but don't you think that maybe Soto gives us the best chance to win ball games (yes I know Kendall has been hitting well)?

Also, I know last year was a rebuilding year or whatever, but I feel like some of that is even going on right now. I think we are starting to see who is going to sink and who will swim in big games. If we don't do it this year, this experience is going to be huge next year. Let's hope that those who show they can't swim are given floaties on the way out. That would only be proper.

by hawkeyenation on Sep 10, 2007 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

re: you know what?
I agree. Kendall did a nice job getting the Cubs over the post-Barrett hump, but he couldn't throw out a midget doing backflips to second base.

Waiter, more (ris)Soto, please!

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

what about....
front flips? or roundoffs? yeah....I didn't think so either....

by hawkeyenation on Sep 10, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

LINEUP
Any word on today's lineup?

by TheRiot4Life on Sep 10, 2007 1:08 PM CDT reply actions  

lineup
soriano
the Riot
lee
floyd
ARam
DeRo
JJ
Kendall
Lilly
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 10, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure.
CUBS

Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Uncle Cliffy RF
Ramirez 3B
DeRosa 2B
Jones CF
Kendall C
Lilly P

CARDS

Ryan 3B
Taguchi LF
Pujols 1B
The Natural RF
Y. Molina C
Edmonds CF
Miles 2B
Piniero P
Eckstein SS

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 10, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

So much for
a lineup shakeup. Looks like Lou is saying "You guys are the best I've got. If you don't produce runs, we ain't gonna win, so it's on you."

by SouthsideCub on Sep 10, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd cleaning up...
...is a "shake-up," I guess. Maybe Lou is hoping that Floyd will take his new lineup position and do something with it. Guy's got all the power of a rusted-out C battery, though.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 10, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He just refuses to put the best OBP up high
I still stand by my Theriot followed by Kendall 1-2 punch.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano
will be hitting leadoff for this team for the rest of the season.  

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know, I know...
But I can wish for the better 1-2 punch.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pitcher batting 8th?
I know LaRussa has done this in the past, but I thought he had stopped.  Is there any other manager who currently does that?

by BrownE34 on Sep 10, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Technically...
...the Cards have a pitcher batting clean-up too. ;)
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 10, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd batting clean-up?
What the what? Is there something I don't know about, like say Floyd is all of a sudden going to knock the cover off the ball? Someone please help me understand this craziness.
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 Sep 10, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Typo on RedBird's RF:
That is "The UN-Natural"
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah, I like "The Natural"
...just fine, sir. After all, in the novel -- not the movie -- Hobbs strikes out to end the game, in order to get $25,000 so that he can retire (his doctor tells him his health won't let him play after this season).
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 10, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK!
Let's GO CUBS!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lineups??? I think
Soriano
Theriot
Lee
FLOYD
Ramirez
DeRosa
Jones
Kendall
Lilly

This is what gameday is saying.

by louslovechild on Sep 10, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Why is it that all these guys who said that
they "gave up on the Cubs" keep coming back to BCB?

Is it that they are moths to a flame?

Are they flies to turds?

I am Mr Sunshine when it comes to our Cubs and I truly believe that with Z winning Saturday, these guys are getting their act together. I would love to see Pie get a start.  Where is the speed line-up Lou promised?  Anyway...

I stand by my view...now I just hope the team makes a najor statement in that direction over the next four days.  STARTING TODAY!

GO CUBS!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

coming back?
It's so they can say inflammatory things to get others pissed off.

All too often I find these comments without much substance.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am a fly
and the cubs are the turd.

by Mapmaker on Sep 10, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man...
I look at that Cards lineup and wonder how in the hell they win games.  But....they do.  Hope Father Ted can throw another beauty today.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

I've given up trying to figure them out
It's gotta be LaRussa.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um.
And someone named Pujols
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by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

For much of his career, however
but not as much as you would think lately.

Though his BA is good, the last 10 games he has 5R and 5RBI. Good for a lot of other guys but sub-par for him.

His clutch-ness was especially missing in the last series where the Cards lost 3 straight by a total of 4 runs.

Until LaRussa is no longer on that bench, I will never rule out the RedBirds.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice...
lol

Maybe that is his secret.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cardinals lineup
has produced slightly more runs/game than the Cubs and they've hit 11 more HR's.  They've also got a higher OBP, the same slugging average, and a higher OPS.  They've also got the most feared hitter in the NL in the middle of their lineup.  In short, you could make a very strong argument the Cards lineup is stronger than the Cubs.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I heard this weekend
that the Brewers have already hit over 200 HRs!

by Mapmaker on Sep 10, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed
They've got 201.  The Cubs have 117.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only
the Dodgers (who play in spacious Dodger Stadium, where the ball doesn't travel at all) and the Nationals (who play in spacious RFK, where the power alleys are over 400 feet from home plate) have fewer HR than the Cubs.  The Giants, who play in a huge ballpark, have hit 2 more HR than the Cubs.  The Padres, who also play in a huge ballpark, have hit 35 more HR than the Cubs.  The lack of power this team has displayed this season is beyond ridiculous.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

All I know is this is the weakest team the Cards
have put on the field in over ten years so we should take advantage of it. There's no way that their team should finish higher than the Cubs with their personnel. I'm don't really care about whether the manager is great or not. We just need to beatable these guys while they're down.

by billybuck on Sep 10, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Cards
produce more runs than the Cubs and it has the better bullpen.  They also play smarter baseball and they're better defensively, particularly behind the plate.  And of course they feature the best player in the league in the middle of their lineup.  The big advantage for the Cubs is the starting rotation.  Thus, I don't think it's clear that the Cubs have the better "personnel".  Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses.  Hopefully the Cubs come out on top.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

This year's Cardinals are an absolutely...
...awful defensive team, especially in the outfield.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 10, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's close
The Cubs outfield defense has been pretty bad too.   The Cards have arguably the best defensive catcher in the league.  

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure how you quantify "smarter
baseball" but I'll take my chances with the current Cubs lineup over what the Cards are putting on the field. You have to admit that the current Cards lineup is a far cry from what they used to field. No disagreement about Pooholes in the order or their defensive capabilities at catcher.

by billybuck on Sep 10, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Admittedly
"smarter baseball" is subjective, but I can't remember the last Cardinal I've seen picked off second base or tagged out after oversliding a base on a walk.  Yes, this Cardinal lineup isn't as good as it's been in years past but, by almost any statistical measure, their lineup has outproduced the Cubs lineup.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

The radar looks bad. Real bad.
Why can't it rain when we play teams like the Dodgers and Diamondbacks?

Instead... it keeps raining for the Cardinals. The only team we can consistently beat.

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by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions  

which one you looking at?
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: how about this one.
Hey, he's gotta name. It's Daryl Ward and he's not feeling well so he's a little late. Give the guy a break.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is this what Not Brue has...
on his office door?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions  

LMAO
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Honestly
After the debacle of the last couple of seasons under Baker, and after all the transactions of this past winter, all I hoped for this season from the Cubs was that they be competitive. I only wanted to be able to follow/root for them well into September, and if they did that, this season would have been the best since '04. If they went further than that this year, it'd be all gravy.

And lo' and behold: here we are on 9/10, and they're a game out. They don't have a great team, but they are competitive. I am just as frustrated when they lose or blow a lead, etc., but I can honestly say that this team, as it's constructed this season, has given me all I could reasonably ask for. Next season, I will surely have greater expectations for them, certainly a post-season appearance, hoping for a Series birth.

We've got to give Lou some time with the club. Meanwhile, root and be happy we're not all

"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Sep 10, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

On the pre-game radio show...
...Lou cites the need to mix up his lefties for Uncle Cliffy being in the four hole. FWIW.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

...all
rooting for Grossman already.
"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Sep 10, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou also said the rotation will go
Lilly today, Marquis, Hill and Trachsel (on 3 days rest) in Houston. Then Z, Lilly and Marshall (DH), Marquis in St. Louis.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 10, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Mulder
I thought he was supposed to start today for St. Louis.
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by roscoevillage on Sep 10, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go CUBS!!
This is definelty a STATEMENT game.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 10, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Two quick outs
Keep it up Lilly. Don't give Pujols anything to hit.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 10, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

You mean like that?
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

HGHell yeah!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted "the Stopper" Lilly,
ladies and gentlemen.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday
i think they removed the strike zone "box" in order to make sure that umpires aren't embarrassed when a pitch that should have been called a ball is called a strike, and vice versa.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 10, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought the same thing
The umpire's union had something to do with that!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good hit Derek
Quite an arm on Ankiel tho, jeebus.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice to see
Lee get a hit.
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

He seems to have a much
easier time at home driving the ball to the opposite field when they work him away.

I think he's hitting about .350 at home.

"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Floyd
I said it before and I'll say it again. Jacques Jones must be thinking "how is HE getting away with those terrible numbers?"

by SouthsideCub on Sep 10, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Two hits in row!
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Our Rabbi/Manager
looking good...so far.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 10, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Grab some bench, you stinkin' cheat
The sooner this guy flames out of the majors, the better off society will be.

DO IT FOR THE CHILDREN!

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright Cliffy!!
Sweet Lou's lineup move pays off.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Wouldn't....
...it make more sense to put Ramirez in the 3 hole and Lee 5th?  I don't have the numbers in front of me, but Lee strikes out more doesn't he?

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not sure on the #s either
but I'd rather have Lee's speed on the bases infront of RBI guys.  (I hesitate calling Floyd an RBI guy, but he's got one today)

Lee has a better chance scoring because he can get that extra base. (score from 2nd on a single, from 1st on a double)

by El Borto on Sep 10, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think so
Lee's OBP is higher, but Ramirez is the more feared run producer.

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derrick and Alf
Are the only Cubs batters with over 100 strike-outs this year.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, I hate Edmonds
more than Pujols or Dunn or even Geoff Jenkins.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 10, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

He's out..whew
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo
just play both center and right this game, ok?
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Cliff should
have had that. Bad play on his part.
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Speed....eh
Lee doesn't run as well as he used to and I think it's more advantageous to have someone who can handle the bat a bit more.  A-Ram does a better job putting the ball in play.  Speed notwithstanding, if Theriot or Sori are on third with less than 2 out, I'm much more confident with Ramirez' ability to hit a fly ball.

damn edmonds.  my least favorite cardinal.  just a preening schmoe of the highest degree.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

If, by "putting the ball in play"
you mean OBP, Lee is better.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually..
OBP includes walks, which doesn't involve putting the ball in play, so that's probably not what was meant...

by BCarey4 on Sep 10, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes -- but Lee has more hits
than Ramirez as well.  I've never quite understood what stat equates to "putting the ball in play."
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Putting the ball in play" is not OBP...
OBP includes walks, which is the opposite of putting the ball in play.  Putting the ball in play implies not swinging and missing when you're expected to swing.  So a better measure of putting the ball in play is fewer strikeouts.  Aramis has generally averaged fewer strikeouts than Lee, which would indicate that he's more likely to put the ball in play.

by SouthernCub on Sep 10, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks
That makes sense.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

This offense...
is REALLY PUMPED UP!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The graphic is missing in my browser.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Try again...
I said REALLY PUMPED UP!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ewwww
I could have gone all day without seeing that!
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wish list added !!!
My wish list for this week Monday - Sunday
Wish

#1 When on the bases they pay attention
#2 When asked to bunt they get it done
#3 They make pitchers work and dont swing at 1st pitch
#4 They dont make the other teams pitchers look like .300 hitters
#5 The relief pitchers dont give up more walks in one inning that the starter did in 6
#6 Dont ground into double plays multiple times in a game
#7 When we are leading in the 9th inning, our 1st and 3rd baseman play a no doubles defense.

by parrotinct on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 12:09 PM CT
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[new] RE: My wish list for this week
Let me add:

#8 Begin playing to our potential
#9 Marmol, Howry and Demp pitch a lot and Wuertz, Eyre, Wood are not.
#10 Lou shaves and he learns how to pronounce the name of his players

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 Monday, September 10, 2007 at 12:44 PM CT

#11 When ever we get a run or runs we dont give them back in the next half

by parrotinct on Sep 10, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Deja Vu!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

IT'S OFFICIAL
Mike Brown and Dusty D out for the year.

crap. crap. crap.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d802385a8&template=with-video&confirm=true

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by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Least of the Bears' worries
The Offense is what you should worry about. Or lack thereof.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 10, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doesn't matter how much offense they get
They will only go as far as the defense takes them. Period.

They won't win divisions, playoff games, or championships without a top defense.

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by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

this sucks
Mike Brown is also changing his name to Mike Glass.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Emotionally I think
Dusty will be ok but I don't know about Mike. I felt so sorry for him after the game. That is too bad for both of them.
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think it was Telander
that said Brown was crying in the locker room after the game.  It's a damn shame that someone with so much heart and talent just can't stay healthy.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

CSN showed
that interview and he was crying and it made me cry too.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

A little off topic,
but I see there isn't a ticket exchange for the 23rd yet. I am trying desperately to find some tickets for that game. I have been surfing and resurfing all the ticket sites and eBay looking for some "reasonable" (considering the importance the day may carry)tickets.

I can't imagine that any of you in Chicago wouldn't walk across hot coals to make it to that game, but if for some reason you can't, would you let me know? I am looking for two tickets, preferably not bleachers so we don't have to leave at the butt crack of dawn to get a seat, but I am not picky. Thanks!

fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, they are bleachers
But I think I have two for that day, and I may not use them.  Email me at my bcb username {at} sbcglobal (dot) net.  
The call of the Cub fan, c. 1893: "one long, ravaged, derisive yell...a cyclonic whoop!"

by cubzfan on Sep 10, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!
I will get hold of my hubby and see if that would be ok with him. I think I will tell him it is ok with him, lol!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ankiel getting plenty of boos.
Nice to hear it.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Sit down, hormone boy
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

OBP
My point was (sorry I was unclear) was predicated upon the likelihood of a K.  Lee K's more, and therefore is more likely to have an AB with RISP with no ball in play that could score a runner (i.e. sac fly)

I agree Lee's speedier, but the higher K rate is my biggest concern.  that's all

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

It wasn't that you were unclear
It was more like I was unclear on the subject.  Bababenti straightened me out.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

The cards
This series might be just what the doctor ordered for the Cubs. Nothing like beating up last years World Champs.

Now the Cubs need to do just that.

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

by Scott G F on Sep 10, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Ontheotherhand,
DLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY Derrek!!!!!!!
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

D Lee
AWAKEN!!!!!
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Sep 10, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to show some....
MUSCLE LEE!!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Scary eyes.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Way to show some....
You must have one hell of a Flickr account.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why don't they...
...take more pitches and work deeper counts?  \

During June and July, that's a trend that I thought I noticed... working better hitter's counts and putting pressure on the pitcher.

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

tempering excitement
celebrating with a golf clap
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Our big guys are steppin up! Yeah!
What am I going to do when the season ends???

by Saratoga on Sep 10, 2007 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoohoo
Another one!
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!!
LIGHT HIM UP!!!!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

YAY Ramirez!!!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Good morning offense
Is that you?
6-01-2007 the Cubs begin to rise. They will never look back.

by Scott G F on Sep 10, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Good job JJ!!
way, way clutch.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOHOO!! 4-1
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

WHOA! Add-Ons!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

keep pushing boys.
don't let them breathe.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 10, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Heck Yeah!!!
Now we're on a ROLL!!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy crap, batman.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kendall hit
would be big w/Lily coming up.  
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL 5-1
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by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

make that 6-1
on a Lilly 2b to right!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

seriously
This is awesome, but let's get this thing official!!!

by EliasTirade on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

well after 4.5
it can be called..so get it done!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAHAHA go Ted!!!!
6-1
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

You have got to be kidding me
LILLY????!!!!!!!!!!!
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions  

aww ronnie
"this is what i've been waiting for, this is what we've all been waiting for"
<3

by cubs ftw on Sep 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah baby
it could be a much smoother flight to NY for Al if we keep this up.
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Even Lilly is down for some run-production!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Uh oh....
Looks like a certain team from a certain city that starts with a C, ends with an O, and has a hicag in the middle showed up to play ball today!!!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

See that, Ankiel?
The Cubs have a pitcher who can hit, too!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

And to boot...
he can get the ball over the PLATE!

Someone said this earlier (before the start of the game).

This is a statement game.  Right on!

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes!
Ted Lilly with a double. I've been waiting for an inning like this,

phat

by phatass on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

NO MERCY!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh god
make it stop.  my stomach hurts from laughing.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes!!! what a great game
this is what our offense needed!!!

Power hitting, clutch hitting..where the hell were you yesterday!

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

OK by me.
Now let's extend the BP another week-10 days.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

only if the offence
doesn't die in Hou tomorrow...

otherwise, I'm up for a laugher; hey how 'bout the same score of the Bears game yesterday, only the Chi team gets the 14...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

The rain is coming....
Lets get this inning over and shut down the cards in the 5th!

Kasey

by kaseyi on Sep 10, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions  

clink on the link I have above
It's gonna get really close to the old north side ballyard very soon.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Other than DeRo...
each other guy (who got on base) didn't go after the first pitch.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

What ever was in the Club house juice
I WANT SOME !!!

Take it to Houston and St Louis with them

by parrotinct on Sep 10, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Ward was late for bruch.
So, everyone finally got to eat!
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

So that's it
they gotta make sure Darryl doesn't hear the dinner (lunch) bell, eh?
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mike
I heard it was a season ender but I wasn't sure. Any one know the details?

by ryan797 on Sep 10, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I'mm talking abuot mike brown
sry I forgot to put brown lol

by ryan797 on Sep 10, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Him...
...and Dvorchek (sp?)
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Season done.
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

D. Manning
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

well i guess the sudden power surge
is better late than never..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

a good number
so far with all this clutch hitting . . .
Team LOB: 1.

by Mr Snrub on Sep 10, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

So, this means that...
Al must spend the rest of the year in airports, flying back and forth to NYC...
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

lol
looks that way!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alfonz with a 9-pitch AB
Mark the date and time.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

OK make that 10
and a BB to boot. That's gotta be a record for him.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow
what an interesting and fun game!

by zevkalman on Sep 10, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weather
Sitting here in Denver (which is also gloomy and rainy). Just how close is the rain. Is there a (gulp) chance the game could be called????

by chucolo on Sep 10, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Check this out
http://weather.chicagotribune.com/auto/chicagotribune/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=zoom&num=6& ; ;delay=25&scale=0.125&noclutter=1&ID=LOT&type=N0R&lat=0&lon=0&label=you& amp; amp;showstorms=0&map.x=612&map.y=280&centerx=432&centery=596&lightning=0&sho wlabels=1&rainsnow=0

WGN's radar I find is most accurate here in ChiTown.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

extremely close
lets get this inning over and ge thru the top of the 5th.  Then the game will be official

http://weather.chicagotribune.com/auto/chicagotribune/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=zoom&num=6& ; ;delay=25&scale=0.125&noclutter=1&ID=LOT&type=N0R&lat=0&lon=0&label=you& amp; amp;showstorms=0&map.x=612&map.y=280&centerx=432&centery=596&lightning=0&sho wlabels=1&rainsnow=0

by kaseyi on Sep 10, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

As Lyndon Johnson might say
SEE YA BIRD(S)!  

Obscure inside humor from Master of the Senate

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 10, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

When Was The Last Time...
... Soriano saw 10 pitches in a game?!?

Great at bat, and better result!

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great AB Alf!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Finally
We look like a playoff team!!!!!!(Potentially)

by WinCubsWin on Sep 10, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I think
I've waited all year for an AB like that from Alfie. Nice to see.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's just
hope it's going to be an every day thing for him from now on out.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, Riot
Get the 2pt conversion.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

That was BB number 26
for Soriano in 495 AB's this year.

What's next, a Theriot HR?????

"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably about the same rate
...per PA.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone
timed how long this half-inning has been going on? It seems crazy long. Not that I mind of course.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty says:
All of this offense and taking of pitches and clogging up the bases is just prolonging this game!

by Itchy on Sep 10, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot hits it hard!
but to Pujol's glove...and a dp...

oh well 6-1!

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Standing O, please
Even though Riot hit into DP...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 10, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Was It Just Me...
...or did it apeear that the Cards were slowing the game down praying for rain?!?  ;-)

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Cardinals Fans agree...
We think this game sucks...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Now get 3 outs and it will be official
The radar seems to have the rain at the Lake Co border....another 1/2 hour and it might be in Wrigleyville
Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 10, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

There's a rain delay
about 15 minutes away. Let's do this.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 3:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Jim Edmonds: Spectator
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

what's the rain delay rule here.
do we have to get through 5?
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 10, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

the team behind..
has to have it's 5th inning, so after the cards bat, it's official.

by kaseyi on Sep 10, 2007 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

the race
against mother nature, c'mon Lily, stay focused and get a couple more quick outs!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

that was quick!
Lily The Stopper!
"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright, Diamond Lil!
1-2-3 Innings Rule!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok
let it rain now if it must
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

A good move here would be....
Get Floyd out of there so he doesn't slip on his hip or arm or leg and put in Jones.  Then put in Pie as the CF.

by zevkalman on Sep 10, 2007 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

IMO...
... I think Piniella wants Floyd to get his hitting stroke.  As long as it is not raining, which some have said is 10-15 minutes away, I'd keep Floyd in there this inning to get his at bat.  Then, maybe do a defensive change.

Look for LaRussa, too, to save some of his players.  If he tips his hat, then we may see Fuld, Pie, etc...

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice shutdown inning!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

A change of luck.
Edmonds out swinging at the first pitch and didn't run to first. The wind blowing in allowed Jones to reach the flyball and end the inning. It's official. Everyone, start the rain dance!

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope the game is over
A nice thumping of an inning and a rain shortened game.  Fine by me.

by El Borto on Sep 10, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Floyd with the free pass...
all it took was a good eye & 6 pitches.
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

If this holds up, the fork could be going into the
Redbirds. After getting swept this weekend, this could be one more nail in the Card coffin. I hope they still have some fight in them when they visit Milw.

by billybuck on Sep 10, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Train kept 'a rollin', all night long...
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo is tough as nails...
...and what a looker!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

hehehe
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a beard
and he said today when it starts to itch it's gone.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Poor Dero.
That had to hurt big time.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

That was deliberate.
No warning, so Teddy will be hitting someone soon. Preferences?
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Not Teddy
I would ask one of our september callups with fresh arms and lack of game time ;-) to throw a 95 MPH heater at Pujol's elbow or at his ribs.

by cubsnlinux on Sep 10, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

If it was, Jones made him pay.
BTW, that's why Jones is starting and Pie is not.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

'Cmon J.J.!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

De Jesus
...had minor surgery to treat prostate cancer, right?

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

7-1 Love it!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Pour it on, gentlemen...
...y'know, before it pours.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Sorry I'm at work
following on gameday though. This would be a fun one to watch. Keep pouring it on boys!

by qccub on Sep 10, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

There's Jacque's mega-watt smile
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

I hear...
woo! woo! woo! woo! woo! woo!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

cardinals pitchers
are sure working slow. Looks like rain soon?

by montanacubby on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Beard...
has anyone here seen Outside Providence?  The beard conversation at the start of that movie kills me.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Better than a DP ball
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

This is so fine
Seriously, this team so needed a laugher, and for it to come against their biggest rival, and a team challenging for the division, is just fantastic.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Laugher, wih two "F's"
This is so sweet, I think I'm getting a tooth ache.
It is always better when the games matter.
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh well
Now the game is official. Go ahead and rain, give the team the rest of the day off.

by montanacubby on Sep 10, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Pitching Rotation
Did I just miss what they said of the pitching rotation?  Is it going:

Mon: Lilly (today)
Tue: Marquis
Wed: Hill
Thu: Trachsel
Fri Zambrano
Sat: Lilly and Marshall
Sun: Marquis
Mon: Trachsel
Tue: Zambrano
Wed: Lilly

?

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

We left the bases loaded...
but with 2 outs and the pitcher hitting, it's allright.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Good pitch, Lilly
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

There is rain almost everywhere
in the city except Wrigley. Weird.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Pat and Ron think...
...Taguchi was showboating.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

So did Bob
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tagucci showed him up alright
Ronnie can't believe it was another fastball.

by Itchy on Sep 10, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, Tuguchi got the best of that
little skirmish.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Well. At least there's nobody on for Pujols
LOL
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Evanston
I work in Evanston, 10 miles north of the ballpark and it looks like a storm from hell is coming.

GO CUBS

Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

ooops
no big deal, Ted doesn't get rattled too easily
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

re: what's happening...with showboating and all
Lilly threw an inside fastball to Taguchi, who fell to the ground even though the pitch wasn't that close. The next pitch was another fast ball that Taguchi hit for a solo home run.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The pitch was head high.
So I wouldn't accuse Taguchi of showboating because he threw himself to the ground to avoid being hit.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

eh, Bob called
it showboating.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know.
I heard Bob; I just disagree. It was a nasty pitch and I bet Bob would have done the same thing Taguchi did if he had been standing down there. I also think, like Taguchi, that it was an intentional brushback in retaliation for plunking DeRosa, probably intentionally too.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess we
will never know if it was intentional.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes.
But after Kendall's HBP, it's obvious La Russa the Drunk things it was intentional.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quality start and a 4 run lead.
Good job, Stopper.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Hobbs
Man, I never thought I'd say this, but thank goodness Ankiel's done for a few innings.....

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

An-K-iel
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

They will get in 9 today
The real rain is still out be Rockford the rest is staying north in Lake County
Milw-09-23-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Sep 10, 2007 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Taguchi....
...what did he do after he hit it?  Bat flip?  Stare at the ball?  Stare at Lilly?

by BigJimSlade on Sep 10, 2007 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess he stared down Lilly
after the brushback pitch.  Then he took the next pitch out to the seats.

by Itchy on Sep 10, 2007 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Iguchi can kiss my alabaster heinie!
right after the rest of the Cardinal team and...
hey this list is actually kind of extensive, I guess I've got some work to do...
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I assume you mean...
...Taguchi. But Iguchi is probably on the list, too.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed!
"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." ~Andy Warhol

by BlueW on Sep 10, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

There wan't any staring that I saw.
Brenly said something to the effect that he didn't think it was necessary for Taguchi to dive to the ground, since the pitch missed him by a good bit.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

It better rain soon...
because if I know the drunk in the opponent's dugout, he's planning to plunk some of our hitters and I don't want to see any of them injured.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

re: It better rain soon...
I agree. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if LaRussa had told Taguchi to fake a fall like that to try and get Lilly ejected.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Injury Delya
Did someone get hurt...Gameday sad injury delay and I got scared there....
Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 10, 2007 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot fouled one off of his leg.
He wasn't running normally to first base.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

re: Injury Delya
Theriot fouled a pitch off of his back leg. He did not leave the game.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

The ball bounced
up and hit Riot in the knee.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

TLR won't plunk
he thinks he can win the game.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 10, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Rain
I just checked Al's link to the Weather Channel's Chicago Radar and it's a blob of green around the square that marks Chicago's location. But it's clear over the city itself.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I was hoping Lou would do that.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

He does loopy very well.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can Lilly get a CG?
This would be a first for the Cubs all season.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 10, 2007 4:31 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope he can.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

This May Be It...
... for Lilly.  He is likely on a 100 pitch count limit.  He's at 96 pitches now.  

Remember, Lilly is scheduled to pitch on Saturday, and then rebound on 3 days rest.  That's my reasoning that he's done for today.

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

At Least That's...
... how it looks as of today.  It may change by Friday.  ;-)

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Wouldn't Mess Around...
... look for Howry and Dempster to come in, unless we tack on a LOT more.

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly, I salute you!
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I dont think
I will ever get tired of hearing Ron Santo sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Just love it.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 4:34 PM CDT reply actions  

He really sounded good
Gotta love the man's spirit!  Go Cubs, finish em off!!

by Itchy on Sep 10, 2007 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I doubt Lilly will throw a complete game.
But let's use the occasion to credit Hendry for the best acquisition of a free agent starter this season. We bash Hendry so frequently that we should also give him credit where it is due. Lilly has been a stopper all season long. He might have rescued this team today.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

And Remember...
...there is absolutely * nothing * on the free agent market this winter!  So, the Marquis deal now doesn't look so bad either.

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely correct!
Those are two good credits Hendry is due.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I Like Seeing...
...the little competition between Lee and Ramirez for the team lead in average.  Have them duke it out for all I care... it'll likely yield lots of runs (and W's)!!  

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Captain Obvious says:
Aramis Ramirez is red hot today!

And how 'bout running on Rick Ankiel*? Ballsy.

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Also,...
Lilly might have singlehandedly buried the Red Birds today if the score holds.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

An intentional walk to Jacque Jones
Congratulations, Jacque. You have arrived.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Can we score double digits today?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

A Long One Here...
...would be nice and get us there!

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeRosa with the trainer in the dugout
Looks like he's in pain. Not good.

F'n LaRussa. F'n dirtbag.

1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

DeRo
doesn't look good in the dugout.  He's got this defeated "oh, shit" look on his face as the trainer pokes and prods.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

There's the plunking I feared.
The home plate umpire just warned both managers.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

What happened to DeRo?
Watching ESPN Gameday....no mention of injury of course.

by iluvryno on Sep 10, 2007 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

He was plunked a few innings ago
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeezz
backup up the ambulances, folks. Balls are smacking into meat all over the place.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I cant believe you said that
Santoswoodenlegs, you got a picture that covers that?

by californiachicagoan on Sep 10, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOO
Anything but one of woodenleg's pictures on that subject!!  I'll be good, I promise.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes...
but I'm not posting it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just hope the Cubs reliever...
is a youngster who can withstand a suspension along with Lou, and they have Molina plunked next. Just to send the drunk a message, you know.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Or, Just use Ohman,
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do I Hear A Second...
...granny from Ward this year here?!?

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Marquis pinch running for Ward.

That big fatass is such a liability. It costs you two guys just to use him in a game.

1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Why do you
have to call the players names? I don't understand it.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just hope this game ends
with at least as many functional Cub body parts as when it began.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob is right.
Why send a pitcher like Marquis to pinch run when you have so many players on the bench?

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Why Not?
If they bust it open, look for all the kids to come into the game for the last two innings.

by initram on Sep 10, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ball Game!
This ball game is in the refrigerator for the Cubs, the door is closed, the light is out, and the jello is jigglin!!!

Ted Lilly came up huge today what a performance.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 10, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Ump hit with broken bat
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Now the ump is hurt.
Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by daver on Sep 10, 2007 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

At least that wasn't another double play.
I mean, it could have been, but there were 2 outs.

Oh well.

Some days you just don't have it - hopefully it's a day like today when the team can pick you up. Get the W, and go get em tomorrow.

by ClosingTime on Sep 10, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Theriot looks like he needs a rest.
But with DeRosa hurting I don't think he's going to mget it soon. F**ing drunk driver and his HBP strategy!

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh No! They'll be forced to use
Ronny "If I only had a brain" Cedeno.
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

awesome.
Howry threw 6 pitches and got 3 outs!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm OK with Howry pitching the 8th...
in a laugher. But I hope Lou is not planning to bring in Dempster to pitch the "ninth ninth" of the game.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't like seeing
Eyre or Ohman pitching. The anticipation of how bad they will stink it up kills my gut. Demp and Howry make me a little queasy, but generally I don't mind seeing them. Marmol makes me happy no matter what.
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

In the ninth inning...
Put in Wood or Ohman and stick it right down Pujols' throat.

If Pujols is allowed to leave the field on his own power, Pinella should fine himself. I'm sick and tired of LaRussa getting away with this garbage.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

If we could only play the Cardinals
19 more times this year.
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 4:58 PM CDT reply actions  

ok folks
leaving work, can you all hold down the fort?

Dont forget to swing over to my diary when the Cubs finish off the birds and enjoy some afternoon tunes.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/story/2007/9/10/143624/084

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

by tony412 on Sep 10, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

No, we can't afford to get Marmol suspended
We've got four more with these guys. Plenty of time.

But it must not go unanswered.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Marmol?
That I don't understand.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

That's right, A-Ram
Run slow. Show their bony butts up.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOOHOOO Ramirez!!!!
Hope they save some runs for the rest of the week.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Molina sure is
pulling his weight today, huh? :)

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I missed most of the game
Please tell me that Rick Ankiel looked pathetic on those strikeouts. :)

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes, he did.
And he couldn't throw Ramírez out on second base, either. Also, the Cubs fans booed him merciless. That's what awaits Mr. HGH on the road.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ramírez is healthy.
In other matter, I'm sad that Pie is so desperate to hit that he decided to swing at the first pitch of that pitcher. Everybody is pounding this guy but Pie, this inning. Pie needs to learn to be disciplined at the plate. He's not going to learn that from Soriano, his constant companion.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta luv MLB Gamecast.....
...on the 'play by play' they go from 'ARAM hits HR' to 'JJ singles, Fontenot to second'.  Ummmm...missing something?

by iluvryno on Sep 10, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Al Yellon
He misses a game and the Cubs hit like CRAZY? Has that been the problem all year? ;-)
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 Sep 10, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

If we win.
Does that mean that Al cannot go to Wrigley again this season, at least until the Cubs lose there again? ;-)

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

We would need to take up a collection
To keep Al up in a plane during games as that is where he should be for most of this one. Oddly the Cubs nearly always win when I am flying or on a long bus ride with no way to check a score.
"It's the Cubbies. There's always a vibe. It's the greatest vibe in baseball." Greg Maddux on Cub fan's optimism even after the 06 debacle.

by jessica on Sep 10, 2007 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep in mind...
... that my overall record (45-40) is still better than the club record when I am NOT at the game (28-30).

Also, my 7-4 road record outstrips the club's road record when I am NOT at a road game (27-30). Maybe you all should take up a collection to send me on the road trips the rest of the year.

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

by Al Yellon on Sep 10, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs really needed this
Terrific win boys, keep knocking in the runs, I don't think we have scored double figures in runs since sometime in July.

This seems like a wake up call...I hope.

I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 10, 2007 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey
When I put em in the refrigerator, believe me, they have the game in the bag. I don't put em in the refrigerator unless I got that feelin' and I sure had it today!
I loved it when Harry cried, "Cubs Win, Cubs Win!"

by Ken Hubbs on Sep 10, 2007 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see some empty seats
Who would leave on this glorious afternoon? I would give my right arm to sing Go Cubs Go today. Screw it, I'm singing it at my desk here at work.

by montanacubby on Sep 10, 2007 5:07 PM CDT reply actions  

fonteYES!
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 10, 2007 5:07 PM CDT reply actions  

That's good to see
That guy that caught the foul ball was all excited aobut it then handed right over a kid. That's a good fan. I just hope that if I ever catch a DLee HR ball, that there isn't a kid in sight..... lol
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

BWAH!
I love Eckstein errors. That guy's 15 minutes are about up.

Hee hee hee. And Molina passes another ball!

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

DIE RED SCUM DIE DIE DIE
AHAHAHAHAH
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

yep looks like the season's ended aint it
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

RUB IT IN!
Hell, let's have Monroe steal third!

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Probably
But you gotta figure Molina would put it in CF

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double digits!
So many runs Len and the ticker are confused!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Neifi's payback got 2 RBI's.
I hope they are the first of many more.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

and these are the World Champions?
die you red scum die die die

GO CUBS !! SHOW NO MERCY

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Of course he made the catch
He has the best legs modern chemistry can buy.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Daryl Ward
Has a higher batting average, on base percentage, and OPS than all the other Cubs regular starters.  Third in slugging behind Aramis and Fonzie.  Second in RBI production rate.  He has committed ONE error all year.  He has recorded 0 caught stealing, so I don't think he has been picked off all year either.

I am really struggling what some people's problem is with him.  Did he hit on their daughters?

by californiachicagoan on Sep 10, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought he
got picked off like just last week.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

He also seems more mobile than
his weight would suggest.  I don't know what the stats are, but I would rather see him out in RF than Cliffy.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's always good to beat the Cards
BUT it is absolutely awesome to whip their butts so thoroughly!!!! I hope this game crawls into the Cards' ears like that scary bug thing in that one Star Trek movie and drives them into a painful downward spiral of losses!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, baseball scholastix ..
.. what is the record number of runs a Cub reliever gave up in the ninth to blow a game?

Think fast ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you realize that...
the Cardinals season may be about to end? Let's send them off with a nice red bruise on a hitter as a memento of the occassion.  Drink a bottle on me, La Russa. And get on the plane; don't drive, please. :-)

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

No
Let's wait until Sunday. If we hit someone now, LaRussa will hit five or six.

Top of the ninth on Sunday, I want Pujols carted off the field on a stretcher.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't wish anyone gets injured.
But I can wait until Sunday to see Pujols plunked in the butt.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Normally, I don't want anyone hurt
But that appears to be the only way to get LaRussa to stop.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

What kills me is all the talking heads
.. who act like the Cards are ten feet tall and bulletproof. UNbelievable! From John Krock to all the rest of the ESPN idiots to it seems like half this board, too many think these guys are going to surge any further. They stink worse then we do, and we will catch them while their BVD's are down and spank them ..

I hope Joe Morgan chokes on his steak tonight when he sees the score.

OH THE JOY OF BEATING THE CARDS!

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

WUERTZ!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Will someone tell this moron to throw strikes
He's got a friggin 9 run lead for crying out loud!
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope we can hang on..
to THIS lead!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

shriieeekkk!
eeewww. Can we say Nair?
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

<shudder>
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is why I can't STAND Wuertz
He's got a 9 run lead and he issues a leadoff walk.  Throw STRIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 10, 2007 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Wuertz! Throw strikes!
Tell him to buy a dog if he's scared, Larry!

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

NOW THROW AT HIM!
You're going to walk him anyway!

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously!
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure...
Just distract him with a bottle of Boone's Farm and then chuck one into the dugout.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

well we do have ohman as a pitcher
a wp into the dougout seems like a real possibility
If I wrecked a $350K Lamburgini I would just walk away as well

by jds2 on Sep 10, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup
Just have the pitcher walk over to the visitor's dugout and let it fly.
"I took an IQ test and it came back negative." -- Woody Paige

by BlueSox on Sep 10, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Beware the 10 run inning!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

oh yeah,
like Scott Eyre is the answer. Oh boy....
fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG! A strike!
1-RUN GAMES = 19-20 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-7 | HOME = 38-35 | updated on 9/6

by SackMan on Sep 10, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Weurtz meet plate,
plate please introduce yourself to Weurtz.

OTOH, if you're gonna have this kind of trouble, it might as well be with a 9 run lead.

Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 10, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Come ON dude .. called strike 3!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

yea a K
If I wrecked a $350K Lamburgini I would just walk away as well

by jds2 on Sep 10, 2007 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Head case is back
A four-strikeout day seems to be the start of his meltdown as a hitter.

Perhaps he can come back this time as a groundskeeper.

Good riddance. I was tired of the feel-good story anyway.

by lancaster99 on Sep 10, 2007 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Dont worry.
After the HGH this is not a feel good story anymore. No books or movie for Mr. HGH.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cards way overachieved
no way should they have not been out of it only cubs and milw slipping up allowed them back in it at .500...they may have got to 2 over .500 at best, that's not good baseball even if WS last year gave them something to crow about.

We'd take it just like they did but with the wild card now and extended playoffs, there's more of a chance than ever that the best team in baseball won't win the World Series...can't convince me, or many others, than Detroit wasn't the best team in baseball last year, for example; numerous other examples as well...

4 AL teams this year all look better than any NL entrants but we'll see...

by writerinwrigley on Sep 10, 2007 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

CALLED STRIKE 3 REDUX .. THE CARDS SUCK!
ahooo!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:22 PM CDT reply actions  

this seems like parents night
everybody gets to play
If I wrecked a $350K Lamburgini I would just walk away as well

by jds2 on Sep 10, 2007 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm pretty sure.
This was a must win.

phat

by phatass on Sep 10, 2007 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!
JACK'S CENTURY IS GOING TO END!

weep accursed nation, weep

THIS IS THE YEAR AND THE CUBS ARE REAL

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 10, 2007 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

woohoo!!!
go cubbies
go cubbies
go go
go cubbies

Where's my W flag, gotta get it ready to hang. I will kiss it!!!

fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 10, 2007 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

BRING OUT THE BROOMS!!
A ONE GAME SWEEP!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

"A ONE GAME SWEEP!"
...absolute hilarity.

GO CUBS GO!!!

:)

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

by ilovepie on Sep 10, 2007 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Very nice win today.
Keep it going Cubs!!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 10, 2007 5:25 PM CDT reply actions  

sweet
Now I can take my lucky pants off (still at work).

GO CUBS GO

by montanacubby on Sep 10, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

THIS WAS HUGE!!!
Let's keep this going>

fly that W!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:)

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

by ilovepie on Sep 10, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

BRING OUT THE BROOMS!!
A ONE GAME SWEEP!!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 10, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Finally!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 10, 2007 5:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude
your comments are absolutely hilarious!

Thanks for the laugh!

MMMMM...Mannys corned beef and a latke

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 10, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wuertz struck out the side
pure talent or ump wanted to get out of town quick?

by JFCubFan on Sep 10, 2007 5:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Blue
was also sick of getting hit by broken bats, foul balls and Tony Larusa's foul language.

by montanacubby on Sep 10, 2007 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Poll
Does this win mean that Al should stay away from Wrigley? :-)

I am not superstitious and do not believe in jinxes or curses. So I say Al is good to go back.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Bet.
Will Lou shave now? I say yes.

by Fraggin Judge on Sep 10, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I just laugh at all of the gloom and doom people
Yeah yesterday sucked, but if the Brewers lose tonight, it's tied again!  Soriano and Ramirez are getting hot, the Cards are fading, this thing is far from over.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 10, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Are the Cards done??
On Chi Trib Live they're talkin like this loss is a back-breaker for Cards...with 73 losses now they can't afford more than 8 MAX more...hope they drop a few before we nail 'em for 2-3 this weekend...but wouldn't count them out QUITE yet they've got too much firepower lately.

Their pitching was due, overdue, for a downturn tho just as we are overdue for some strong starts, consecutively!!

by writerinwrigley on Sep 10, 2007 5:52 PM CDT reply actions  

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