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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Astros, Tuesday 9/11, 7:05 CT

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Game Threads Comment 816 comments

Pardon the interruption -- we now resume our regularly scheduled road trip.

Interesting reading before you continue -- Will Jauss, the 11-year-old son of Dodgers bench coach Dave Jauss, spent several weeks of his summer vacation traveling with the Dodgers and wrote about it for Yahoo. If the name sounds familiar, it should. Dave Jauss' father is Bill Jauss, longtime Chicago sportswriter and one of the hosts of the old radio and TV show The Sportswriters.

Enough diversions. Let's win tonight.

 Today's Starting Pitchers
Jason Marquis
 J. Marquis
Cubs		 vs. Brandon Backe
 B. Backe
Astros
11-8 W-L 0-1
4.13 ERA 4.76
97 SO 0
69 BB 3
22 HR 1
vs. Hou -- vs. Cubs
Well, this is a mismatch. Yes, you heard me right. Jason Marquis gets kicked around by the Astros virtually every time he faces them, and this year is no exception: 1-1, 6.32 this year, and a 5.11 lifetime ERA against them, although somehow his career record vs. Houston is 8-5. Lance Berkman is a particular nemesis: .559/.667/.853, 19-for 34, 5 doubles, a triple, a HR, 13 RBI, and 11 walks. I'd suggest adding to that walk total tonight.

Brandon Backe had elbow surgery a year ago and has started only once this year, losing to the Brewers a week ago. He hasn't faced the Cubs since May 25, 2005 (nice lineup, huh?). The suddenly-hot Aramis Ramirez is .364/.417/.636 (4-for-11, a HR) vs. Backe. I liked yesterday's idea of putting Cliff Floyd in between D-Lee and Ramirez, to break up the two RH hitters. Hope Lou does that again tonight.

Today's game is cable-only, on Extra Innings, and at 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)

MLB.com Gameday for the Cardinals/Reds game (6:10 CT start)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Let's keep those hot bats
and continue winning. If we can score 6 or 7 tonight and win, we might just get our hittig mojo back like it was in the middle of summer and put some wins together. A couple more losses by the Birds and they're probably done.
"When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches."- Ron Santo

by BigJohnAZ on Sep 11, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Off subject, Al
Did you and your DGA friends discuss the potential for me and my WGA cohorts to stage a strike when our contract is up this fall?  I'm pretty sure we'll wait for SAG to possibly join us in June but I wonder if the DGA has a take as of yet.

by TR on Sep 11, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't discuss this, unfortunately.
I'm aware of the situation, though.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 11, 2007 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The WGA going on strike??
Good thing the Western Golf Association had their tournament last weekend before they did this.

(sorry..this was the 1st thing that popped into my mind when I saw WGA)

Kasey

by kaseyi on Sep 11, 2007 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope
For a couple sand wedge homers by more than one of our guys, keep the offense and pitching going.

GO CUBS....1 game at a time.

Hey.....Cubs win!!!

by Hammer on Sep 11, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You should check Backe's stats..
he's only had 1 start this year.

by Oscarson1 on Sep 11, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops!
I changed all the stats except that one (you'll recognize the original numbers as being Derek Lowe's W-L record before his start vs. the Cubs; I usually copy/paste each pitcher's previous start and just change the opponent's numbers).

I'll fix it.

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

by Al on Sep 11, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just keep praying for wins everyone...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

very cool pic
very cool...

GO CUBS!

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Chicago what did you say...?
 
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs are
going to WIN today. Duh.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Sep 11, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember how good
it felt to hit that ball yesterday? Keep it going tonight.

GO CUBS!!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the word on DeRosa?
He playing or not?

by lancaster99 on Sep 11, 2007 5:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting
to see Dusty putting Burnitz between Lee and ARam in that game alike Floyd between Lee and ARam yesterday

by cubsnlinux on Sep 11, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Better yet,
how is the rest of ChiTown gonna survive listening to him butcher the language and constantly piss off one ethnic group after another?

As a die hard Cubs fan I'll accept it because I think he'll drive the organization into a hole before anything else. Kenny made a mistake; not often he does that.

2005 was lightning in a bottle.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups
Cubs
Soriano, LF
Theriot SS
Lee, B
Floyd, RF
Ramirez, 3B
DeRosa, 2B
Jones, CF
Kendall, C
Marquis, P

Astros
Pence, CF
Biggio, 2B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lorett, SS
Scott, RF
Wigginton, 3B
Quintero, C
Backe, P

by Bruce Miles on Sep 11, 2007 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So, De-Ro in
guess the hbp wasn't that bad...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes!
That's actually a really good lineup.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup
Just by looking at this lineup, speed at the top and some pop in the middle, Juice Park should be a fun place tonight.  Come on Marquis, don't go back to those Cardinal ways!
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.

by FSArkCubsFan on Sep 11, 2007 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know Berkman kills Marquis
but the guy that scares me is Pence. I think he's gonna be a Cub killer throughout his career. Whoever said the Cubs need to score 7 tonight to win was bang on. Plus, THEY NEED TO TAKE MORE PITCHES!!!! Not making starters work hard enough lately. They could have Backe out by the 5th if they work the count a bit more. Get into that 'Stros pen!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 5:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Astros Pen
is pretty damn good.  Look at Lights-out Lidge (is that an alliteration?)  Maybe we can get into their middle relievers, which are less good.

by zevkalman on Sep 11, 2007 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

203 pitches
Is that enough for you?  We only threw 135.  Woohoo!  We got into the Astros 'pen.  Whoop-dee-doo.  We took 10 walks, they took 1.  Yay!

Can we stop advocating just standing at the plate and watching pitches go by as some kind of "smart" strategy now?

by californiachicagoan on Sep 11, 2007 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cards 1 Reds 0 2nd inning
No score Mil-Pitt 2nd inning

by JFCubFan on Sep 11, 2007 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1-1 now
Dunn homer in 2nd... ...go reds!
If the Cubs were an international soccer team they'd be called Scotland.

by mrtobby on Sep 11, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got friggin swept on our last
visit to Juice Park.

Pay back time.  'nuf said.

I hope our guys are coming in with long memories...at least back to 30+ days ago.

It also looks like Lou shaved!  :-)

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well,
We swept them at Wrigley in July so it's time to do it again, this time in the heart of Texas.

by JFCubFan on Sep 11, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad to see DeRo...
...is well enough to play. I was seriously worried that the price for yesterday's blowout was DeRosa's elbow. Here's to a big night for him and everyone else.

Go Cubs!!!

Carlos Marmol, you complete me.

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 11, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patton out tomorrow
no lefties in this series.

Good to hear!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone remember me?
I'm back in Texas :( after spending the past 10 days in North Carolina, enjoying the beach, the Nebraska/Wake game, and visiting parents.  

Unfortunately can't be in Houston but glad to be able to focus my attention back on Cubs baseball for a night!

There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2007 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What did you think of that Wake Forest game
I listened to it on KLIN and that was a bit of a nail-biter.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a great game
And Nebraska was lucky to come out with the win.  Wake Forest came ready to play and was a worthy opponent.  Their fans are great and I'll cheer from them here on out.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We missed your
flag flying abilities. Hopefully you can fly it tonight.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wake Forest
are definitely for real.

Huskers really need to step up. Next week is going to be difficult.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baconater hits a homerun in Milwaukee
meh..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The game's in Pittsburgh.
1-0 Brewers, bottom 4.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 11, 2007 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

double play
meh....
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-1 Cardinals/Reds, bottom 3
n/t
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 11, 2007 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me Adam Dunn!
me like grand slams!!!

5-1!

Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

got a feeling
we're gonna be rooting for the Cards during their series with Blewers.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully
they will be out of it by then..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem with that is they need some incentive
To beat the Brewers. If they are out of it  I have a hard time
imagining the Cardinals playing all out to beat the Brewers and
help the Cubs. Anyway so much for bringing Mulder back this year.
"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 11, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm...
Wonder if Dunn made it on Larussa's hit list?

by JFCubFan on Sep 11, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now 6-1
The Cardinals, and Ankiel in particular, are now in full meltdown mode.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now 7-1 Reds
Birds imploding just like they did yesterday.

by JFCubFan on Sep 11, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

7-1, Reds ...
I'm completely blacked out of the Cubs' broadcast.  Instead, I get either Redbirds or Rangers ...

Go, Cubbies!

Coming soon: "The Russian Diplomat's Daughter: A Novel About George Armstrong Custer"

by Littlerock Rynofan on Sep 11, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Ankiel & Glaus won't get pregnant.
Chuckle of the day

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3014853

"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 11, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cliffy
nice hit. If he's heating up, look out!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whats up BCB!!
I was without internet service the last couple weeks so I was forced to stay away from BCB(I doubt anyone noticed). I just moved from Texas to Chicago!!

I was at the game yesterday, it was great(my first win at Wrigley).

Its great to be back on.
Lets go Cubs

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 11, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Since they won
while you were there you must attend every home game from now on. :)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to
but I am 1-5 at Wrigley.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 11, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh,
never mind :)
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't you been
able to get back this year?
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that
would be a problem. Hope you can get back there sometime soon.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
yeah, I was pretty bummed out about it before but yeasterday was nice.
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 11, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*yesterday
Im caught between accents. lol
We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 11, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least you
got to see one of their best games.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The whole Ankiel HGH scandal
ended the Cards season the day it surfaced
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No Cubs runs
but they made Backe throw 23 pitches, which is good.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wrong!
No runs is bad.  It is always bad.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 11, 2007 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i am not going to miss Biggio
next season..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 Brewers
they are about to blow it open probably...
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
God I'm sick of Ryan Braun.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LaRussa orders hit-batsman
The first Reds batter up after the 6-run Reds inning gets hit by a pitch.  No doubt on The Drunk's orders.  What a dirty guy.

by zevkalman on Sep 11, 2007 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and he ordered for DeRosa and Kendall to
be beaned yesterday, as well..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Cubs
let's get some runs!!
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who is Cory Hart?
how did he start hitting well?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CUBS LEAD!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woohoo 1-0
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall for Barrett
is looking really good right now
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 7:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wish channelsurfing.net worked
missed the audio feed
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano stays on first
Really close on the replays.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!

by sanantonecub on Sep 11, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope Soriano
will be ok.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fonzie is O.K. I think...
since the knob of the bat is probably what really got hit....although thankfully that isn't what the umps saw...

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But replay
shows his hand is over the knob.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Astros broadcast...
showed a zoomed in view. No doubt, it hit the bottom of the bat. I think Soriano told Matt about it, saw them laughing about it.
"You know what? You want a job? Go out and earn one." Sweet Lou

by Kyle Turney on Sep 11, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
that ball definitely got at least some of the bat.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the butt head Astro announcers
said Lou came out to pinch Soriano's hand to make it red.  I don't think it makes sense to ever make jokes about being plunked in the hand.

These guys are just Texas arrogant.  Ugh...

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A joke...
We can take a joke, right? They weren't serious. If he was really hurt they would have kept their mouths shut.

by Jsheared on Sep 11, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

go Riot!
Good to see The Riot drawing some walks. Hope he can bust out of his funk.
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 11, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

true
No way is Backe back to 100% yet.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

arggh
would have been nice to get a big inning there
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 11, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uggggghhhhh.....left 5 on in 2 innings.....
that's the typical Cubbie offense...man

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patience, folks
Things didn't get ugly yesterday until mid-game.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

47 pitches for 2 innings
i like my the cubs chances verses their pen
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Those are numbers I like
for the opposing pitcher.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's not a rule
That you HAVE to swing at a 2-0 or 3-1 pitch.  Unfortunately, most of our hitters believe there is.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee!
Take another pitch or two!  He just walked Theriot on five pitches!  Make him come in a couple times...could be a big opportunity wasted.  Ouch.

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I would
almost feel more confident if we were playin the brewers, i hate watching us play the astros.

by tizzle on Sep 11, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Getting to the pen
At least we should see the Astros pen early tonight.

by thepenguin on Sep 11, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny how we have handled the Brewers...
and Cards this year but have struggled against the also rans....wonder what the deal is with that?

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't it last year the Cubs
were 11-8 against the Cards (much bigger advantage until late in the season) and they lost 96 games.

Of course the Cards only won 83.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt
it seems to be some combination of

a) the Cubs get up for Brewers and RedBirds and...

b) the Cubs seem to mentally let down when they play the other teams in the division.

It just seems to happen time after time.  I just hope it doesn't happen for the last 19 games!  I want them to prove me wrong.  We have to win every series on this final stretch!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dicey feel to this game until we get up....
by a few.....oh where are my Tums????

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened?
How did we get a run?  What shut down the last inning?  Was it DPee?  Er...DLee?

By the way...not a urine joke, a D.P. joke.  Still...a bad joke indeed...

Sorry...

"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall doubled home JJ
The bases ended up loaded after a Riot walk only for D-Lee to 7-iron one to RF.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tanks
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wild
Wild down is better than wild up, but it is still wild.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 11, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't Kendall
block the odd ball in the dirt? Nice run to give up after stranding three guys in the top half. And, typically, the guy flies out a couple pitches later.

You can't give lame teams like the Astros freebies!!!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was crossed up on the 2nd WP
No doubt they have or will discuss on the bench during T3.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that was a crap-tac-ular inning....
felt like we shoulda got more in the top and then Kendall invites a runner to home plate....okay I guess we start all over again....

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall
drives one in and he kicks one in.  Who does that remind me of...

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have been saying this for a month now.
I like the guy (like he who shall not be punched), but we just don't seem to win with him behind the plate.  I love what Soto has been cooking though.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was a big fan
of the Kendall trade, but I must admit I didn't realize how badly his skills behind the plate have eroded.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is all on Kendell
I know he drove in the earlier run, but Lou should use Soto more...Kendell's D is Barret like

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember Kendall is learning this staff on the fly
The amount of time he's been with the Cubs, its equivalent to spring training plus the first week of the regular season.

Regardless though, one WP, eh... two WP on same AB, unacceptable. He and Marquis were not on the same page during the 2nd WP.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take until it's 0-2
on Backe... He is all over the place.

by LT on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Err I mean
until you have 2 strikes....

by LT on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm
Backe's not long for this game.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A-ram
a single off the LF board.  1st and 3rd no out.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

de-ro 3run shot!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no...
I'm greedy. Another FG this inning please...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*Sigh*
Didn't think so ... :)

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess DeRo feels just fine....
that is just what we needed!

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AW YEAH!
DE-RO!!!!!
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo!!!
I guess his elbow is okay :-)
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All...
... RIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!!!11!!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

De Rosa!
De Rose is Bloomin'! Finally!

by Jsheared on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!
DERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!
Normally first pitch swing would make me a little upset.

But of course...

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Dero. 4-1
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He hit it so hard
it didnt have time get up high enough.

Derosa yes!!!!

We will see some beautiful things come the fall.

by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know that this has been beaten to death but...
I JUST WANT THERIOT TO LEADOFF.  Why in the heck is he not the leadoff guy?  Unless Fonz starts the game with a solo shot, he starts the game with a swinging strike out.  It is hard to get to a pitcher quickly when he is nearly guaranteed the first out of the game without throwing strike one.  Theriot makes pitchers work.  Aarrrrrgh.  Unless Lou is afraid of ticking off Soriano, his insistence to lead him off makes no sense (or at least less sense).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm beating it to death too
See my signature.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano
will be the leadoff man for the rest of the season.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know...
but I don't have to like it.  I will have to live with it however.  I just hope that I am mistaken (after all, I only teach biology, not baseball 101).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take heart - Operation MoveDown starts Nov 2
Somehow somewhere sometime someone is going to figure out how to get through to Fonzie that he needs to move down in the order to help the Cubs.  

I'm sure we here in the BCB will have all sorts of ideas/suggestions/advice to offer up on this issue but not until the offseason.  Right now we've got a little Astro-kicking to take care of, then we pluck a few birds.

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

by ballhawk on Sep 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But in other words...
Yay DeRo!!!  Way to make this a moot point (though it still would be nice to see!).
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I JUST
WANT A MILLION DOLLARS. But it's not going to happen either.
Shawn Johnson, Des Moines, IA, worlds greatest gymnast. 2007 All Around World Champ. GO SHAWN!!!!

by sue369 on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is...
...it seems that ALF looks completely uncomfortable at the plate when he's not in the lead off spot.
You can't quiet THE RIOT

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 11, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But how many games was that
with the Cubs this year, that is?

This is a very good spring training experiment come February in Fitch Park / Ho Ho Kam.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heck...
he looks uncomfortable leading off sometimes (no matter what, he is just going happily hacking).  He has shown the ability to move around defensively, what about hitting in different spots needs to alter his entire approach?  Leadoff and 2nd hitter have a particular pedigree, but he doesn't fit into either mold.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

60 pitches
already for Backe. He's done soon.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good, very good
Reminds me of a Woody start a couple years ago.

1 out in the 4th, Woody hit the century mark and it wasn't like he was getting rocked, only a couple runs in...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I despise Ryan Braun!!!!
Brewers up 6-0....Ryan Braun is ugly with big ol' pop eyes

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

heh
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang...
that kid sure can mash balls though.  When was the last time that the Cubs had a major lift from a rookie?  That guy is carrying that offense at times.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i heard
he has the same doctor as ankeil
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm even more sick of Braun
Sheesh, Brewers 6-0.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo!
glad he started!
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess he ain't
feeling the affects of the HBP yesterday...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's add on.
take no prisoners.  get into their 'pen early and often.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Pirates
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 11, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Other than the nice 3 runs
The Cubs got through the order so they start fresh at the top in T4.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sick
of Braun as well. Mostly because he's pretty much carrying their offense, not Fielder!  Once Gallardo and Sheets are done their turn in the rotation, they're pretty shocking.

They have 4 at Atlanta, then three at home to St. Louis and 4 at home to San Diego to end the season. They'll go 4 and 7, and we'll clinch on the Friday.

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just hope that
Atl doesn't tank it and SD has something to play for.

Remember SD series closes the season. They may be out of it or already in the playoffs.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Backe
I bet we've seen the last of him tonight.

by thepenguin on Sep 11, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad to see
I was wrong!  Keep'em coming!

by thepenguin on Sep 11, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano is lead off until next year
Wrong time to change this, Piniella decided it early and he is one of the best hitters on the team.

Cubs are going to win or lose the division on the backs of the top four starters, who will pitch 16 of the last 19

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 11, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup...
Starters are huge for the Cubbies.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

love the sig...
but at least we got into the playoffs that season.  I liked Brown, and that was a sad day (though forgettable eventually)
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Ohio
Carpenter 4IP.
Percivel 2IP.
through 6 innings
heres hoping they burn their bullepen this series before the 4 in 3 against us
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carpenter?
Thought he was out for the season?

I know Mulder came back.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ray King on for Brewers
anything is possible with that guy in...also look at his picture on Yahoo!, he has no chin

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good ol'
Ray "Burger" King.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't make fun
of a pregnant woman!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep...
...I was just waiting for that stupid hop he does to screw up a routine fly... fortunately it didn't hurt us.

by 60613 on Sep 11, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, that was scary
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 11, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano
running up his assist numbers...

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-1 end 3
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hm...
well when was the last time we saw a three run shot?
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another single
off that Junior High LF wall.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like they're about to tee-off
with this guy. If only Cecil leaves him in long enough for a beating.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Uncle Cliff
after the D-Lee free pass.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap..
Theriot is in a really bad slump..
Now that he is back, play Matt Murton!!

by Chanman25 on Sep 11, 2007 8:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Riot never slumps! :P
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue."

by thehawk on Sep 11, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The goal is victory
Any which way you can get it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed
but if we can lock up a victory sooner rather than later I'm all for it
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A win is a win
is a win. Though with them up 3 now, that would be fine. Don't want a blowout for fear they'd be 2 hit shutout tomorrow.

Jason has some good flow going.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup
But as long as they win comfortably (good play not a big differential necessarily) I'm OK.

Now Marquis is efficient, 6 pitch 4th and 46 total.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Oswalt and No Wandy
This series. I knew we'd miss Oswalt but Wandy has a left thumb injury according to Len. Good, he's been tough at home.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sue369 on Sep 12, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope San Diego is still scuffling for the wildcard
when they play the Blowers the last 4 games of the season....

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 8:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Backe's out
Lane in for him.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, stop it here
1st and 3rd for them in the 5th and only 1 out.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My sentiments.
Exactly.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on jason
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh, oh
Pence 2 run triple, 4-3.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rats
Pence.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really
They filled the bases with two out, but other than that, they took good advantage of their opportunities.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

27/15...
runners left on base is not taking advantage of opportunities.

If the Cubs don't make the playoffs, I think we can say the cubs left the post season on the basepaths in Houston in August abd September.

The best defense is a good offense

by kcjones on Sep 12, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least a couple more
Backe was struggling with control. He just walked Riot and was 2-0 on D-Lee. Shoulda, coulda, woulda....
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe, but the Astros
Had a couple of early chances with guys in scoring position, too. It's evened out.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care about evening it out
Its getting an advantage. Our big guys need to deliver.

Oh how sweet it would have been to see a classic D-Lee gapper to right-centre.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 12, 2007 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pence. damn. that guy kills us.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hunter Pence
Why does Hunter Pence have to be so dang good? sniffle

by Ryno72 on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's About Enough
...of Hunter Pence, notwithstanding any man crushes held around here.
¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Biggio 6-3 on the 1st pitch, still 4-3, 2 out
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another 1st pitch swing
This time by Lance, D-Lee unassisted grounder.

4-3 end 5.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!
Way to get out of that.

Let's see some runs.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I knew
Pence would hurt us tonight!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well we have our 1 run game....
so many of you wanted....personally I prefer the score from yesterday's game....uggggghhhh....now the offense has to be woken back up!

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We wanted a victory
Apparently they're now amassing style points in the NL, because five- or six-run victories are bigger than one-run ones.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take a 1 run win, if that's what it takes
but a win by a FG is more comfortable.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never Easy
The Cubs never like to do it the easy way.  Would two blowouts in a row be too much to ask?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get some more frickin runs O
don't do the usual, that is take innings 5-9 off.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sampson
Know he's pitched against the Cubs before but don't remember if we hit him well or not.

BTW, Marquis has 57 pitches through 5; nice, very nice.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 pitches already
for Sampson.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

10 pitch lead-off walk.
Nice.

Now just lay down a good bunt.

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Magic
What the heck does a reliever throwing "9 pitches already" do for you?  You think he will be tired after one inning?  This pitch count is as good as runs thing is getting ridiculous in here.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 11, 2007 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another good Kendall AB
10 pitch walk. Just what you need from a guy HIGH in the order.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hesitant to start the runner and let
Marquis swing away with 2 strikes...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, Fonzie
Lets see one hit the light standard.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6-1 cheesers win tonight
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TheRiot is due for a hard gapper.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The way they're pitching him
RF/CF gap, come on Riot!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sampson
doesn't seem all that consistent.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Jason
keep it close!

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...
both TheRiot and Marquis had third strikes off the plate.  I only hope Marquis and our bullpen get the same calls.
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What the?
Gameday is really messed up.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep,
At least we've got Marmol.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well we certainly are pissing this game away
not the time for this kind of crap, get the damn job done marquis, bunting and pitching
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just like that.....son of a....couldn't get the...
sac bunt down and play small ball...now a whole bunch a trouble is afoot!!! I hate the Astros....and the Pirates....and the Reds....and all the other losing teams that we can't beat!

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What did the two subsequent batters
do after Marquis couldn't get down the bunt?

Turns out it wouldn't have mattered.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These teams are like diseases
I can't wait till we have that one year where we actually beat the teams we should, it's a pathetic trend
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
Sadly, the problem is our team. Dammit.

by Ryno72 on Sep 11, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

un real
no way this should be a tie game
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquis is going from pretty good
to out of the game at 4-4.

Looks like one of those games that has to be saved in the 6th inning.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

61 pitches and out
This game felt like it was in hand. Now? just "poop."

by CubFaninNY on Sep 11, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Screw Piniella
How many times is that idiot going to let a pitcher hit and then remove him an inning later without recording an out?  Marquis had been getting the ball up for a full inning before the sixth.  Why they are going in again to Lee is beyond asinine.  Marquis and Pineilla have been awful to this point.  If they win this one, it's in spite of those two fools tonight.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Sep 11, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well....
who needs tons of runs?  All we need is to win by one...right?  RIGHT?  
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ho Ho Ho...Hee Hee Hee...Har Har Har...
Don't worry, it looks like it may take a whole lotta runs after the 'stros are done.  I guess those of us wishing that we piled them on earlier weren't outta line.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
You are out of line. Didn't know you could predict the future so well. Got the Powerball numbers for tomorrow night?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, not out of line
They had him on the ropes and could have had more.

Plus with that band box no lead is safe. BB has preached that one the past couple years.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It didn't look to me
Like the Cubs had anybody "on the ropes" in this game. They loaded the bases with two outs and didn't get an additional run. Teams do this all the time.

Now, with nobody out? You'd have a point.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't concerned with the 2 outs too much
Riot just walked to load the bases. It was pretty much on 4 pitches even with the 'get me over 3-0' pitch for a strike, followed by ball 4. D-Lee was 2-0 and made out #3. 3 times in those 2 AB's Backe shook off the catcher and was struggling with his control.

One more hit could have lead to a huge inning.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll see...
I'm outta line?  The whole system is outta line!!!  You need me on that line!!!  Regardless, my powers of perception are relegated to matters of baseball only.  I also predict that there will be 9 innings of baseball tonight.  Top that!
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
There goes that lead. I just never feel comfortable when Marquis pitches.  Regardless of the lead.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just think
We get Marquis for two more years!!
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If we do not get into the playoffs...it is games
like this we can look back on....games where we should have put away a struggling pitcher....games we should have done the little things...games against teams that are worse than us on paper....very frustrating.....not over yet but very dog-kickingly frustrating to watch.

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget
A manager that hasn't managed worth a damn tonight.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Sep 11, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol in again
That is a nasty-ass slider, one out.

Come on, lower part of the order...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK 1-2 again
Let's see that nasty slider low and away...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oof
Well, double play?

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take it
or striking out the side...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every time the Cubs give up a lead...
I'm going to kill a bunny.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh.
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

keep the pictures coming...
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No more bunnies anytime soon, I hope.
You are my new favorite person. This is hilarious, and I love your screen name.

OK, so now the Cubs have to un-give up their lead. And then you will un-kill that bunny.

by Ryno72 on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This team could have been so much more
if they would have played up to their potential this year, rather than these kind of ballgames, we should have a comfortalbe 5 game lead over milwaukke right now
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh...at least!!
We have more talent all around than any other team in the tradegy central.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on strike out the side, its 2-2 and 2 out!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

marmol is my favorite cub.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Sep 11, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man
Marmol, thank-you again.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol should be the closer
FACT
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

here here...
all in favor?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NOT I...
If Marmol is your closer, who do you bring in for Marquis there?  You don't even get to see the closer if Marmol isn't there to pitch the 6th/7th/8th innings in close games.
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 11, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had that argument with some guy
the other day who claims he's followed the Cubs for 50 years.

He didn't have an answer to the question, "who goes in Marmol's spot now?"

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then Dempster pitches in the seventh
And you'd complain about that, too.

Sometimes, you save a game in the sixth or seventh.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but if he was the closer
who would of got us out of trouble that inning?
dempster is fine as the closer
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats our problem
we need to go out and get a solid middle reliever in the offseason along with about 2-3 more bats
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who else would want in that situation more than...
MARMOL?!?!

Eventually we'll have to move him to closer, but for now, he is so friggin' awesome.  I just hope we'll bring up another 'stopper' when he moves into the closer role.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 11, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol = Team MVP
2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 11, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man I wish I could feel a rally coming...
but it is the drowsy offense for the Cubs again....maybe threats against furry animals will help the offense too!

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't remember
the cubs ever having a dominating middle reliever like marmol! Even though I'm sure he won't be middle relief for long.

by thepenguin on Sep 11, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

playoff calibre teams win these games
this is our first test now down the stretch, do we have what it takes, i hope im wrong in my prediciton
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good start derrek
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cliffy
definitely seeing the ball better.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someones been taking ballerina lessons
a la major leages...back to the minors

by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 11, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm
surprised he hasn't taking a big lead.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pathetic attempt at an offense since Derosa's HR
why does this team go into the deep freeze so quickly?

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They figured it was enough
 3 run lead, pitcher looking good, why score more?

by CubFaninNY on Sep 11, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How quickly we forget
Jesus, you guys are miserable.

I forgot how nice it was not to read game threads. Think I'll go back to that immediately.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They had better never think that way
especially in a band box like that.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know but if they
can scratch one across in the 8th and get to Howry/Dempster, we have a good chance.

Lets see if Marmol comes in for teh 7th...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we please get a-rod next year
thats who we need
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's Rick White?
May as well bring that stiff in to face the Cubs.  All the other punching bags in the league own the Cubs just like White did earlier this year.  Problem is, the punching bag Hendry deals for, Trachsel, still gets abused regularly.  Just plain brutal.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Sep 11, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lou you old bastard, why
don't you run Pie somewhere in those ABs.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and the dominant dave borkowski shuts down
the "heart of the order" or lack there of, thats the problem with this team, we make bad pitchers look good, pitchers we should be hammering, thats why if we make the playoffs and face the dbacks/padres i give us 4 games in that series only facing the likes of teams with actual good starting pitchers and untouchable relief cores, how are we gonna hit that in the playoffs, sorry but its hard to be optimistic thinking about what lies ahead, IF we make the playoffs
Bring back the damn cowbell!

by CubsBall2202 on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pence, Biggio, and Berk up
Seems they are always coming up.  I can't stand any of them.  Also, Luke Scott is someone I don't care much for either.

by zevkalman on Sep 11, 2007 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What way to neutralize that
than with Marmol!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is
The team does not have a killer instinct.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For sue...

POOP!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

She may want to take a larger angle
one of those torpedos could knock her out.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Pie seem to hit in the Majors?
and the Pirates and Astros have their rookie CFs hitting and fielding so well...makes me jealous.

by zevkalman on Sep 11, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A-Rod is a bad comp
He first came up as an 18-year old.

When he was Pie's age, he hit 42 HRs and had his third straight .300 season.

by NTNgod on Sep 11, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

only has 165 ABs, give him a
 little time...hopefully next year.  

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Biggio!
Guess the new word for pitchers is 'FILTHY'!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 pitch K to Biggio
That's nice.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and a 9-iron from Lance, 4-4 end 7
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol is just plain awesome
if only he could pitch the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th every night

by LuisSalazar on Sep 11, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They tried that,
only it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th; but he couldn't hack it.

I know it's different though.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
I'd also like him to pitch the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

by zevkalman on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, leadoff IF hit for JJ
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good bunt by Kendall
now lets get JJ in...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!
A sac bunt!

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK..tie game...time to get this party started!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walking Ward?!?!
Man, Soriano, make them pay.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow , intentional BB to pitch
to the $136 million man...see if he makes them pay.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I see a 1st pitch swing?
yikes!
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See that Sori? See that?
They IBB'd Ward to pitch to YOU. What are you going to do about that?

by michaelb on Sep 11, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My hope is...
a 3run hr...reality is an infield popup.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt, who wants a power hitter
that says he wants to only hit leadoff

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A power hitter?
He's not any kind of hitter.  Just pathetic.  This could be the worst signing by any team ever.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cecil seems to have
made the right call.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?
If the game's over, you should stop watching.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I though you were going to
quit reading the game thread?

by LT on Sep 11, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just like "Godfather III"
Just when I think I'm out, you pull me back in.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck that
You've got to be kidding me.  That piece of crap could be hit balls until next decade and wouldn't do that again.  Figures.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Sep 11, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That could have been their inning
Hold 'em in the 8th.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad luck
Lotsa good hits that, somehow, have found the gloves of opposing outfielders recently.

That pitch Soriano swung at was right in his wheelhouse. Can't blame him for doing it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just wish he would have looked at a couple
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if its in his wheelhouse
he should do something with it.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
Break not caught there.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Even the Ass-tros
announcers said that was CLee's best catch all year.

Go figure...

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.
I was getting ready to post about how useless and embarrassing Soriano is when Lee made that catch.  Now all I can say is that it's just not meant to be for us this year.  Lee won't make another catch like that his whole career.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another idiotic post
Yes, that catch says it's not our year.

Good God, do you ever listen to yourselves?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh you again.
Please crawl back into your cave, which I presume is decorated with pictures of flowers and smiley-faces to keep all the negative energy away.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry to disappoint you
but we are still in this game.

All tied still going to the ninth.  Might I suggest the Golf Channel if you can't handle this excitement?  The Natalie Gulbis Show is on right now.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's kind of hot
But I'll hang here, thanks.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. If you use the word idiot one more
time I will find you and make you bleed Cubbie Blue.  

by FortLauderdaleCubs on Sep 11, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't use the word 'idiot'
And as far as the second part of your post, all I can say is I'd like to see you try. It would be the sorriest mistake you ever made.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot hit a would=be-gapper, but Lee made the
catch of his life to rob him.  Cubs had 2 sure runs if it would have fell through

by LuisSalazar on Sep 11, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone please
GLUE THE BAT TO SORIANO'S SHOULDER ON THE FIRST PITCH?

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When you are outta luck you are outta luck
and that fatso making that catch just freaking figures....we are screwed!!!!

by razzpunk on Sep 11, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only happens against the Cubs
Now watch the Bastard crush one.

by Rithor on Sep 11, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Forgot a few of those catches
Jones and Soriano made out there, eh?

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One pitch
for Theriot too!  What's wrong with these guys?  Howry coming in...I call Carlos Lee bomb...NOT on the first pitch he sees!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Repeat after me:
The Cubs will win this game.

by CubFaninNY on Sep 11, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs will.....
Give me an inning or two to make a decision...;)

by LuisSalazar on Sep 11, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure
It's like a new-age self help therapy session.  If your mind can conceive it, the Cubs can achieve it!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gas
Bobby's velocity has been getting stronger all year.  Nice.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HGH
Lou probably said get it up or go.

by wrigley on Sep 11, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds more like
viagra than HGH...

by LT on Sep 11, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOWRY!!
Good pitch Bobby!

by michaelb on Sep 11, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry's
pretty fearless tonight.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is throwing BBs
When he's on, it's impressive.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, through 8, its 4-4
Lee, Pie and Ramirez due up...
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then...
...It's the real heart of our order.

by michaelb on Sep 11, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please see Not Bruce for all complaints....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there you go
Come on Pie! Hit the ball. Lay off the first pitch!

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby!!
Nice inning.  Now, LET'S GET SOME RUNS!!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cubs gotta get some runs this inning
i don't think i can stomach an astros walk-off win

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 11, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice start, D-Lee up the box on a 0-1 pitch.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good Pie sacrifice, 5-4 putout, D-Lee on 2nd.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait
you mean nobody taught Felix how to bunt in the minor leagues?  I'm shocked.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe
he got it down, but nice job.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Bean's and Jim Edmonds'...
favorite phrase.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There you go
Good job Felix!

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A-Ram.....! come on dude get a hit
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitching him away and down 3-1 count
Looking to face De-Ro?
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish Aramis could teach Soriano
some plate discipline
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just look at their K/BB ratios
6-4-3 De-Ro, yikes! going to B9.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not sure about bunting
there made it easier for them to pitch around Aram

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So we ride Marquis
for not bunting ... now we criticize Pie for bunting.

Yikes.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your trying to push water uphill...
if you think your gonna get NBF to listen to you.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon
DERO!!!!!!!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That didn' just suck....
It really really really sucked...

by LT on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes
That's not what I expected.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa
hot into more DPs then anyone I have ever seen, DAMNIT.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeahh
no shit

by CZ38 on Sep 11, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where do we rank in DPs hit into?
Can someone look it up?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who
didn't see that coming....?

by blueballs on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid bunt
who do you want hitting ARam or DeRosa...i'll take Aram any day.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie
If he could prove that he could make consistent solid contact, Lou might let him swing away.  Unfortunately, he hasn't proven he can do that at the MLB level.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well
at least it's the bottom of the order for the Astros.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs
DeRosa I love you man.
Thanks for fu*** us

by gocubs40 on Sep 11, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and who has the 3 run homer?
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't even try, Carl
Logic doesn't become some people in these parts.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 11, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm calling
a Soto pinch hit homer in the top of the tenth

by blueballs on Sep 11, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two high fast balls
get him.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8 Ks
between Marmol and Howry.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a run
i feel like im having a panic attack watching this

by UptownFreeRadio on Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do I get the feeling...
this is gonna end badly?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's do it!
These guys made all their leaping catches.  We have left 11 men on base.

Gotta win this one.  First games of series are critical for the rest of the year.  

Man up, Cubs!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict the Cubs will triumph mightily
Of course, if I said anything else, Not Bruce might come through my computer and give me a wedgie.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fair 'nuf
.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great job on 0-2, JJ!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who would have thought
back in June that we'd be looking forward to Jones coming to bat.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ
Looks so bad then a nice protective swing

by parrotinct on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit, on 0-2 for JJ
Just poked it out to left going with the pitch and not trying to pull it. Very, very good.

He was 0-5 in his previous AB's vs Lidge, all K's.

Sac bunt down (again by Kendall) and JJ to 2nd...

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Been out...
Went out to dinner and watched the Cards-Reds first few innings at a bar.

But then I got home, and my girlfriend made me watch "The Biggest Loser," so this is the first chance I've had to post.

Let me say that watching Ankiel play like the glorified Single A player he really is was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen on a diamond.

He's at minute 14. Can't wait until he's a freaking footnote.

by lancaster99 on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Made you watch
Oooooh, not good.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It actually wasn't too bad
Nothing like seeing a 300-pound chick in a sports bra to make you appreciate what you have.

by lancaster99 on Sep 11, 2007 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Kendall
How great to have someone who can bunt.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If this latest
bunt thing doesn't work out in the form of a run, I hope Lou doesn't bunt again the rest of the year.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let me guess...
Kendall sac bunt...next two guys swing at the first pitch...inning over. Call me cynical.

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot!
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is so stressful
they should be called the "chicago bleeding ulcers"

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
That's why my stomach hurts, isn't it?

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously
my stomach is hurting big time tonight.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rats.
Come on Soriano.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man fonty is just
completely lost up there

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't you know
he's telling the pitcher not to throw it anywhere near the plate?
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's why I don't like bunting.
giving away outs.
Tinker to Evers to Chance.

by Matt Allison on Sep 11, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i cant believe
Jock has a higher batting avg. than theriot . . . wow

by CZ38 on Sep 11, 2007 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano!!!
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 11, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 x times a lead off man in the last 3 innings
and we can't do it?

Don't feel good about this game...

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 11, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow
Man, I've grown to hate him.  Just hate him.  He's useless.  Worst.  Signing.  Ever.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pence ends it with one swing...
And a lack of clutch hitting, again, costs us the game. RISP in 8th, 9th, and 10th. Nothing.

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why bring in dempster here?
we not at home we would need somebody to close out in extras for a win
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm tired
i guess so we can go to bed soon

by wrigley on Sep 11, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does that have to do with anything?
He wasn't leading off there.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 11, 2007 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True
he's not any kind of hitter.  I hope he's at least a little embarrassed when he heads back into the dugout.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano's batting line:
.294/.332/.526

Could you learn to think, please?

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 11, 2007 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah yeah
what are his stats in the clutch?  Men on?  Two outs?  Me thinks it is below the league average.  And he makes considerably more than the league average.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could think, or you could...
...look it up.

Runners in scoring position:

.253/.350/.482

Runners in scoring position, two outs:

.268/.388/.415

Close and late:

.329/.372/.521

None of that is "below league average." Soriano actually hits best close and late this season.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 11, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah...
what about on tuesdays...during moons which are waxing gibbous?
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay then.
You asked. I answered. It's not my fault that the truth gets in the way of you talking out of your ass.
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 11, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in other news...
he is batting .083 with a man on third and less than two out.  Ouch
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, give it a rest
Fontenot struck out as well, and Lou screwed up by wasting Kendall with a sacrifice.

I'm sorry your Cardinals lost. Leave the rest of us alone to be positive.

by lancaster99 on Sep 11, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dempster's in
hmmm.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone has told Dempster
That he has no margin for error, right?

by lancaster99 on Sep 11, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently
He thinks this is fun.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lack of clutch hit
will come back to haunt us yet again!

by Rithor on Sep 11, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a bad feeling about this inning
I think the Cubs missed there chance and this is the inning the Stros end it.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 11, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The 6-spot in the order called...
it's ready for you, Soriano! Theriot leading off. NO BRAINER!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

theriot
needs to start hitting before he can lead off . .

by CZ38 on Sep 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 easy outs for Demp
But watch out for Berkman...

Be very, very careful.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet!
squibber to 3rd, out 5-3, it's 4-4 after 10.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Intentional Walk...
For BOTH Berkman and Lee

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow that was easy
maybe the good Dempster is pitching tonight.

by JFCubFan on Sep 11, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, dempster might have enough
in the tank to close this one if we can score this inning

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 11, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For all the crap...
Dempster has gotten this year, he deserves props for a great inning

by VillanuevaExperience on Sep 11, 2007 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He
has had a few of those this year.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa...
was that 3 outs on 4 or 5 pitches???  

by cubsonWGN4ever on Sep 11, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5.....
2, 2 and 1.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot to start the 11th.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs...this lady really wants to sing...
so score already!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 11, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

truly the biggest loser...
keep em coming.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

please...someone help us...
I wonder if there is any correlation between Cubs winning seasons, and playoff contention, to stress related illnesses in Chicago.  An interesting case study is hiding in there somewhere.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no lead off guy on for once.
good start!

CHANGE IT UP...

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

theriot
no hitting very well lately or is it just me . .  

by CZ38 on Sep 11, 2007 10:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not hitting well recently.
n/t
FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 11, 2007 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-1 on D-Lee
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

slider away 3-2
made him look bad.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a wicked pitch
Nobody hits it.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, BB for Lee
Come on Pie, make that Murton to PH.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Felix!!
Time to make your mark, buddy!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-6 with an HR
That's Matty's nos against Lidge.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah
That makes sense.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton to pinch hit?
Well, hmmm.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for Aram
LOL ... that was a joke

by Basman on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We are going to score this inning
I feel it.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you guys are ridiculous
rational, constructive criticism is acceptable.  Examples: "We (Soriano) leave(s) too many men on base"; "We (Soriano) have (has) no clutch hitting"; "We (Soriano) swing(s) at too many first pitches".

What people (Bruce) get annoyed by is the stupid "season over" comments.  Good lord people, we are currently 1/2 game back.  How can the season possibly be over on September 11 while 1/2 game back?  That is ridiculous.  

My pet peeve is you fools that say "even if we win this crappy division, obviously we aren't going to do anything in the playoffs" or "i'd rather not go to the playoffs since we don't deserve it / can't beat crappy teams / can barely win this crappy division".  that is even more ridiculous.  as in any sport, you take what you are given, survive and advance.  who cares how we get in?  you don't want the season extended so you can say "season over" that many more times?

big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 11, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And my pet peeve
is people who take this so seriously that they can't recognize sarcasm and frustration.  Do you really imagine that people who say "season's over" really mean it, or could it possibly be that they are just venting; maybe, just maybe, they are just as loyal and true blue as you, but they express their frustration differently.  Think about it.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't question their loyalty
loyalty and stupidity are not mutually exclusive.  
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 11, 2007 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's true
But blind loyalty, the kind that won't allow for criticism or dissent, is the dumbest of all.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think you need to re-read my post
i "allow" and appreciate criticism and dissent.  i don't understand the "season's over" and "we don't deserve to extend the season" comments, which do not constitute criticism.
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we create two posting areas...
that way the venters can have their fun together, and the sunny optimists can have a huggin and squeezin session together.  Just once, it would be nice to have a thread where everyone just discussed the game without this subject (trolls!  rainbow brites!) coming up repeatedly!!  We are all human, and different.  Let's accept it and move the frick on.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're totally right
I should just leave it.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then you should tolerate
me venting about the chicken littles.
big leaguers all look down on us because of all that goat curse fuss maybe we should end that silly curse today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KMuC-JUlEY

by joeschmitt on Sep 11, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bingo, Joe
That's exactly what I can't stand; the "season's over" BS and the negative prediction BS (for example, when the Cubs don't score by the second inning, the "well, so much for this one" posts).

Some people like to characterize criticism of that as "all you want is to blow sunshine up our asses all the time and say only nice things about the Cubs." Not so. If you want to rip on their lack of clutch hitting tonight, rip away.

But, with them one game out of first place, if you want to use tonight's game as a basis for the season ending, I'm calling you out on it. Because that's just stupid.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 12, 2007 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Len was saying
Matty is 4-6 against Lidge with a HR...

Come on A-Ram.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i feel you are underestimating
the fear generated by the glowing fire on his head he calls hair
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think Hou is thinking H&R
2 down low to Matty. Now it's 3-0 on an away FB.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

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

Wow
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon Rammy
Bring 'em home

by Basman on Sep 11, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2 Walks in a Row?
Can't be the CUbs!

by Hugest Canadian Cubs Fan on Sep 11, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lidge
Make him throw a strike.  Don't swing until he throws a strike.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6-4 FC
1st and 3rd, 2 out.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton looked awefully close on that one
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guh
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible call!!
He looked safe at 2nd!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ANYBODY ?
Can anybody on this team pick up a 2-out hit ?

Anybody ?

by scotteboy on Sep 11, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lidge is up to 39 pitches
can we please get a 2 out hit?

by Basman on Sep 11, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on!
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRo is such a pro
I'd like to see Soriano have an at bat like this just once.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will you lay off
You do realize Soriano's OBP is about the same as Theriot's.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will not "lay off"
Soriano has no plate approach whatsoever.  He goes up there hacking every time and he's just quick enough to get hits a decent percentage of the time, but there's no situational hitting, no understanding of the strike zone, no ability to work a count.  The shame of it is that with his natural ability, he could be unbelievable if he would just learn those things.

Answer my question:  Can you imagine Soriano having an at bat like the one DeRosa just had?

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

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you imagine
DeRosa getting nearly as many extra-base hits as Soriano?  They're different types of hitters.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice eye
DeRo!!!  My kingdom for a wild pitch!!!!

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

De-Ro with a BB
JJ up, bags loaded and he's got three hits tonight.

42 pitches for Lidge. Takes him out for the remainder of tonight and probably tomorrow also.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great battle by DeRo!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow left him, thank ogd
 he must not know JJ can't hit lefties worth a damn.

by DC Cubbie on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Lidge will lose it and walk his 4th batter
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that decision by Cooper
comes back and bites him in the ass.
C'mon JJ.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 on the check swing by JJ
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT PART OF TAKE DON'T YOU....
UNDERSTAND.
DAMNIT, we let Lidge off the hook.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 11, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least take ONE strike in that spot
He's shown that he doesn't have great command, the count is 2-0, he just walked DeRosa... you GOTTA take a strike in that spot.

Shit.

by scotteboy on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is one
situation where I think Jones did the right thing. Other than the soft liner to left, Jones has been putrid against Lidge, bases loaded,
2-0, the only pitch you could possibly swing at is that one. That thing was a **shot. I would hate to see Jones miss the best pitch he'll see and end up letting Lidge back in the count with how dirty some of his breaking junk looked to lefties (Fontenot) tonight.
JKuhle "I'd walk through hell in a gasonline suit to play baseball."

by TCobb1911 on Sep 12, 2007 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope I'm wrong...
but I don't feel good about two out hits tonight.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

15 guys LOB by Cubs :-(
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's hold 'em one more time!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that says it all for this game
wow, Carlos Lee just missed that one

by LuisSalazar on Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rats!
phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bullpen burner
lidge is probably done for the series after tonight
Current Bears TD leader

by jds2 on Sep 11, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why would he take that pitch?
he hit it well, just right at the guy.

Sorry, JJ only has 3 hits tonight.

At least the Ass-tros are swinging quickly on Dempster, so far.

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree
You gotta swing to get a hit, and JJ's swinging it well lately.
Did we really put Jose Macias on the field? Really???

by ksreed on Sep 11, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday
says that was a good pitch to hit.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
probably.

phat

by phatass on Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would have liked to see another
take or two.
Leading off and playing short, TheRiot; batting 2nd and catching, Mr.OBP, Jason Kendall.....Do it Lou!

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care
He's having control problems.  Unless it is the exact pitch, exactly where you want it, you take it.  Even then, make him throw a strike.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was
the exact pitch exactly where he wanted it.  It was a fastball right down the middle.  

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why swing on 2-0 there?
Lidge walked 3 in the inning. Makes no sense to swing there.

by vtcub on Sep 11, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he
got a fastball right down the middle.  He just hit it to the center fielder.

by cubsbak on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lidge
Can't find the G.D. plate and JJ swings.  You've got him.  Make him throw a strike!!!!!
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...called it.
"I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missourah!" - Abe Simpson

by MrFurious on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares if that was a strike
He would have had to make two more pitches like that and with his control odds were low of that.
IDIOTS.

by GoCubsGo! on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not Idiots...
Jones has K'd all but one time against Lidge. I promise you that was the most hittable pitch Jones would have seen that at bat. that thing was put on a tee for him. You have to attack that. There is significant danger in letting Lidge back in the count. His breaking sutff was filthy to lefties (Fontenot) and his stuff explodes down, which is not Jones' wheelhouse. That pitch was a PEACH, he scorched it too, that thing hits a gap, no one would be saying that. You gotta hit that ball. I promise you Aram of Lee wouldn't have taken that thing either, not many people here would jump on them.
JKuhle "I'd walk through hell in a gasonline suit to play baseball."

by TCobb1911 on Sep 12, 2007 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to find a way to score!!
good teams score runs at crucial times against garbage teams like the Astros.

by Rithor on Sep 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well....
Their best two BP guys are out tonight. If Demp can get them to the 12th, that's an advantage.

Lidge threw 45 pitches so he may be out for tomorrow.

15 runners stranded for the Cubs tonight, 1-11 RISP.

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

by blackhawk24 on Sep 11, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well dude we wouldn't strand so many
baserunners if the basepaths weren't so clogged all the time dude.

by vtcub on Sep 11, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something about Juice Park...
We were 2-34 with RISP on our last 0-3 trip.  Let's get that crap over with TONIGHT!!
Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 11, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

10 hit & 10 walks and 4 runs
Walking = overrated.
SORIANO! YESSSSSSSS! JIMBO!!!

by CubFaninCA on Sep 11, 2007 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's like a drug
I can't stop listening to the game and go to bed even though I know I should and will probably have nightmares about a horrible loss

by wrigley on Sep 11, 2007 10:40 PM CDT