Open Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 9/21, 1:20 CT

GO CUBS !!!!!!!

A day of rest should have done wonders.

by coral on Sep 21, 2007 9:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh boy...

...i am leaving work early today so that i can watch the game on EI. it is my understanding that a tape of harry's final rendition of tmottbg will be played.

i anticipate i'll have goosebumps!

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

by rm463 on Sep 21, 2007 9:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can't wait until game time!
Walking by the ballpark on my way to work this morning there was already a large line waiting to get tickets. Very much a playoff atmosphere and this is at 7 in the morning!
Hopefully the Cubbies play well tonight and Marquis has good command as well.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 9:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GO CUBS GO!!! Part II

Well... I'm on my way to Arizona for business for the next 7 days. I hope the Cubs are sitting nicely atop the division when I return!

Will chime in from the road, when I have the chance.

1-RUN GAMES = 23-22 | EXTRA INNINGS = 2-8 | HOME = 41-37 | updated on 9/20

by SackMan on Sep 21, 2007 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SackMan

Have a good trip.
I too hope the Cubs are sitting nicely atop the division!
Wouldn't that be a nice gift to return too!?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zona representin

Hey Sack I'm in Phoenix, if you're in the area at all and want to hook up to watch a Cubbie game and a cold 1 let me know. Who knows, maybe a little of my vast knowledge of baseball will even rub off on ya.

Either way, enjoy AZ you're coming out at the right time, only supposed to be upper 90's for a week.

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good times

I hope we all have a good time no matter what. This is what being a cubs fan is all about. A hell of a lot better then the last 3 years.

I have the feel the Cubs have the momentum and good things will happen this weekend.

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

by Scott G F on Sep 21, 2007 9:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Braves

rookie pitcher did a favor for us last night. This weekend is a key to the season. We take care of business and the good Braves pitchers take care of their business and we'll be in good shape!

This is Harry Carray, goodbye from Wrigley Field and So Long Everybody.

by mrcubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually Bennett first appeared as a Brewer

I think 2004 and then had major surgery and now has finally returned to the bigs sticking it to his old organization that cut him lose.

Well touche is baseball mantra.....

Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crappy pitchers

I was curious about how many bad pitchers the Brewers have been facing lately, so I looked it up. It's pretty bad (follow the link if you want your eyes to bleed). Luckily, the Cubs somehow gained 2 games over that stretch. Good job, crappy rookie pitchers!!!
It's nice to see random no-name pitchers help the Cubs after kicking the snot out of us the last 2-3 years. ;)

rain delay theatre

by rob9802 on Sep 21, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just Piniella-ed

every Cubs, Cards, and Sox fan I know. I don't even know of any Brewer fans this far south of Chicago. Some will appreciate it, other will not, bet you can guess who will not :-)

fly your W flag Cubs fans!

by love the ivy on Sep 21, 2007 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is it!

By tonight, we'll have a 2 1/2 game lead!

[b]Go Cubs Go![/b]

Feel the Brees.

by SouthernBrees on Sep 21, 2007 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure of its legality

(so I may or may not have used it), but SopCast streams MLB games for every game played. It can do the same for football and basketball(when it comes back) too.

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

LOVE the potential disclaimer there!! :)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: I'm not sure of its legality

Legality aside, I'm wondering whether any spyware/adware comes along with the software you must download to view the games.

Assuming you've used SopCast, have you had any problems?

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Malware

I haven't noticed any. I downloaded and installed it, but I only used it once. I had a bad feeling about it (not the legality, although there was that, but more because I thought I might be compromising my computer). I'm a developer, so I notice performance issues pretty quickly. I also check running processes on my machine regularly and have not seen anything out of the ordinary.

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Sep 21, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Malware

Thanks for the feedback! I must say I'm rather tempted here...

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing's been wrong at my end.

However, you probably know a ton more about computers than I do and spot problems faster. But I've been using it for about a year and a half, and it works great. It does have ~5 minute delay between real time and stream, though

Granted, I have Norton and ad-aware, and run spybot checks every other week just to make sure.

Here's the schedule for all the games, and their respective channels that you can use if you have it. If it's not legal, then I wouldn't know anything about it though. My friend told me about it, whom I can't really remember

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SopCast

I've also installed it and have not noticed any glaring problems from spyware, though it's difficult to tell where junk comes from nowadays. I've only used it once for the Cubs (to watch the end of a game) as I primarily use it for the Bears since I don't live in Chicago and I can't afford NFL Gameday ticket.

It is a grey area: if a normal person has to pay to receive the service, then getting it "free" on SopCast is like stealing. I don't mind using Gameday for baseball games, but football has more action and players involved on each play.

I hope the NFL can shake off its alliance with DirecTV and make games available over the net. It's going to be awhile before that happens. MLB was never captive to a single satellite provider.

Pie, Fontenot, Theriot and Soto up the middle ... yippie oh, oh, oh!

by SpudV on Sep 21, 2007 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: SopCast

Yeah, like so many questionable things online, it is a grey area.

I mean, I pay to receive Comcast cable, in part to be able watch many/most Cubs games. But I can't access my cable box here at work, so am I really stealing to watch the games via SopCast? Technically, I've paid to watch the game on TV and, presumably, MLB will receive some of that revenue from Comcast. So they're not losing revenue if I watch the game on SopCast.

I'm probably committing some glaring ethical mistake here, though...

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the wise words of Chris Rock(where did HE go?)

"Sometimes, I just like to steal."

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes! The great urban philosopher.......

....Mr. Rock also said "I'm not saying it's right-I'm just saying I understand." Which works for the Sopcast situation and many of the gray areas in morality, ethics and law. A genius.

"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher

by The Lip on Sep 21, 2007 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting point....

You did pay Comcast to watch the game so you should be able to watch the game. From an ethical standpoint, you are right. From a legal standpoint, Sopcast hasn't purchased the rights to broadcast the game. In essance, you are not stealing from Comcast, Sopcast is stealing from Comcast.

How's that for some sophistry?

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Sep 21, 2007 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Interesting point....

Well, that makes me feel better. Let Comcast worry about it! :-)

Which inspires me to ask: Why doesn't Comcast offer its subscribers Internet access to certain channels/programs? (Uh, namely, baseball games!) I'm guessing a lot of us would take advantage of this service. And I'd even consider paying a reasonable extra amount on my cable bill to be able to access Cubs game via the Web.

Of course, they'd probably want to charge an arm and leg for such a service...

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

CyberCyclist is right......

..Sopcast is the one doing the stealing. This is exactly why I can do my shopping at pawn shops and out of the back of the trucks operated by various "wandering merchants" without guilt.

"Baseball is like church- many attend, few understand." ~ Leo Durocher

by The Lip on Sep 21, 2007 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sopcast

I've used it a million times to watch english football (come on you Arsenal!), but never for MLB. This afternoon, I think I'll try Sopcast to watch the game. It's gotta be better than Gamecast, though Gamecast is faster than the mlb internet radio feed.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's not DirecTV

that's keeping Sunday Ticket off of cable (although I'm sure they're ecstatic about it) but rather Fox and CBS. It's the same issue that we have with blackouts of Saturday afternoon Fox baseball games of the week--the two networks want you to be watching their local broadcasts on their local channels with their local advertisers.

The networks didn't say anything when Sunday Ticket started on BUD systems and when it migrated to DirecTV because both were really small at the time and it wasn't worth arguing over. But now that DirecTV has become big, it's a major headache for them. DirecTV gets grandfathered in, but all the networks have said that the rights payments that they're willing to shell out for the NFL would go down substantially if Sunday Ticket were available on cable systems. (It's another reason why ST is so freakin' expensive. They're trying to keep the number of subscribers down.)

So far from the NFL wanting to "shake off" it's partnership with DirecTV, it's the NFL that's keeping it going. The NFL isn't "captive" to DirecTV, it's trying to please the broadcast networks.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 21, 2007 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im getting audio but not video from Sopcast.

Is this normal?

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Usually not

Are you getting a good internet signal?

I posted a link up for the channels. If one of them doesn't work, you might wanna try using the other

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we win series...

...things ought to begin to resolve. Right now, with Atlanta doing us a huge favor by beating Milwaukee last night (and the irony of a former Milwaukee team beating the current one is not lost on me!) we are a very important game up in the loss column.

Can the Brewers win two more games over the ever-diminishing remainder of the season than the Cubs? That is now the question. And their climb gets steeper every time out.

For the first time in this anxiety-wracked season, I'm beginning to truly believe. Time is now on our side.

by MN exile on Sep 21, 2007 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Baseball is always about the odds and anomolies

Cubs odds of taking 2 of 3 over the next three series against teams in last place or near the bottom (Cincinnati) over the course of the season is significant....Winning 6 of 9 and finishing 86-76 is a reasonable projection especially taken that over those 9 starts, 8 of them will be our front line pitchers where 2 of them have a .600 record where the club has won the games they have started. Those two pitchers will appear 4 times, thus one can state that the Cubs should expect a minimum of 3 wins from those 4 starts. Thus you are inquiring whether the Cubs can win 3 of 5 from the other three pitchers who have a .500 record. Based on the fact that the Cubs are playing sub.500 teams the odds are 70% plus that they should win 6 of 9.

Now the Brewers have a harder road to sow...they have to win 9 of ten to win outright and 8 of 10 to tie. They have to face two pitchers who have a combined .666 and .582 club winning percentage and they are facing those two on the road where the Brewers are sub .400. They then come home to face the Cardinals and then Padres, who will be putting forward Young & Maddux along with Tomko and Cassel. Brewers have the best home record,

But the odds of going 8 of 10 is now reduced to 25%, with each loss those odds reduce and the Cubs odds increase.

Now all that can be wiped away by the human factor on the field and why they play the games.

Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Baseball is always about the odds...

"Now all that can be wiped away by the human factor on the field and why they play the games."

Amen to that. Chicago Cubs: JUST PLAY HARD!!!

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baseball & odds

Exactly. Milwaukee's window is slowly and inexorably closing. If we play good ball at all they're going to need to run the table just to have a chance.

Like I said, I'm beginning to let myself believe. And looking forward to some October baseball I can actually care about - other than the usual hoping that the Yankees get beat, that is.

by MN exile on Sep 21, 2007 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You do know

it's only you, I, Al, and a handful of others who can note the irony. They are all so young here...it's like when our forefathers referred to the damn Gashouse Gang. Seemed like 100 years ago to us, then.

(The Braves were in Milwaukee???)

And if you told them the Braves were in Boston they'd probably think you were nuts.

Of course, this is all in good fun....

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 21, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Old folks' home...

Probably not a good idea to mention the Brooklyn Dodgers, K.C. (pre-Oakland) A's, Seattle Pilots (who later became the Brewers), NY (now SF) Giants, Washington Senators (who became the Twins), or any of the other baseball history.

And the old Negro Leagues - Ernie Banks playing for the K.C. Monarchs, for example...

Granted, much of that was before my time, still, it's one of the reasons I really do love baseball - it has an amazingly rich history.

Gray hair has some effects, I guess. At least I still have hair to get gray!

And the amount I learned from my maternal grandfather (and my mother!) about baseball - they took me to my first game in Wrigley,, I think I was 6 at the time. Or how my two nieces, both now Chicagoans, are both huge Cub fans.

Or the story I shot a few years back about Bob Casey, the late Metrodome PA announcer - his son was running the low home cam right next to him during the game.

Baseball nostalgia and family connections - maybe subjects for an off-day diary all their own.

by MN exile on Sep 21, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Things are beginning to look up

With the loss of the Brew Crew last night, we are back to the usual 1.5 game lead. Atlanta has been hot winning the last 4 and with smoltz and hudson on the mount the next 2 days, this could spell disaster for the brewers. If the cubbies, can pull 2 out of 3 this weekend, We should be sitting up 3 games by the time Tuesday rolls around. The Padres will playing for the division or the wildcard next weekend vs the Crew, the cards are starting to line up in our favor. All we got to do is win and do a little scoreboard watching.

Believe!!!

by mossey12 on Sep 21, 2007 10:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully the Rockies will

sweep their series against the Padres which starts tonight. That way San Diego will be assured to be fighting for their playoff lives when they face the Brewers.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 21, 2007 10:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Interesting Factoid about the Rockies

They have a better record than the Cubs (81-72 vs 80-73) and are in third place in the NL West.

They can certainly kick a little Padre butt tonight if they want.

by JFCubFan on Sep 21, 2007 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On top of that...

...is the fact that Padre losses keep the Braves in the Wild Card chase for the time-being.

by michaelb on Sep 21, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet

Will the Brewers know what hit them when it's over I wonder?

Go Braves!
Go Rockies!

G O C U B S ! ! !

by JFCubFan on Sep 21, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm very excited

for the game today. Hope the day off has them energized and ready to win. Hope Derrek enjoyed his filming of ER yesterday.

GO CUBS!!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully

they can get off to a good start in the series today. It would be a big confidence booster for the guys if they can knock around these Pittsburgh LHP a little bit.

AC 00 00 00 - BELIEVE

by mike on Sep 21, 2007 10:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First game of the series most important

Cubs are 17-4 (3 ties) when they win the first game of a series and have won only 5 series when they lost the first game, (their 5th being Houston last week).

Winning this game gives them a 70% of winning the series...it basically then is the difference in the odds of the Cubs losing the next two. Winning this game will put added pressure on the Brewers tonight, where a loss would put them down 2 in the loss column (provided Cubs win) and 3 in the win column.

Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just to let you all know; Cubs vs. LHP'ers this yr

Much as been made of the Cubs current record against left handed starters now at 16-22, that said the record at the end of August was 12-20, so they have picked up 2 games on the ratio, going 4-2 to date in September).

---Back at the end of May the Cubs were 5-9....meaning they have won 11 games and lost 13 from the time their season has turned around.
----Meaning if they had won one more game against a left handed starter it would be .500. Cubs will face three lefties this weekend one a bona fide top of the rotation pitcher in Gorz....I think the Cubs will take the Pirates lefties win the series 2 of 3 moving their lefty record to 18-23...or 13-14 since late May.
-----They then are scheduled to face Willis and Olsen where I suspect they will split with them and finish the regular season 19-24 and since June--14-15...I don't consider it a problem.

Now cutting deeper the problem could be that Murton has started to contribute a little more and getting a right handed CF'er might also be a help.

Cubs 2-12 one run games 04-05/07 21-10 since.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 10:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid Article

By Trib's Van "Dick" about the worst ten losses by the Cubs this year. What a hoser. Article is totally pointless. He doesn't understand Cub Fans at all.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-070920cubs,1,2640672.story

by coral on Sep 21, 2007 10:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Stupid Article

Yup, I noticed this article, too, and, after realizing its purpose, opted not to read it. What an obnoxious, tasteless, snarky effort to undertake at this point in the season. Why not save an article like that to run in the event the Cubs don't win the division?

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't mind it so much

It just shows how far this team has come. However, I think the Trib now owes us a "Best ten wins" story by the Cubs.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 21, 2007 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another article to pass the time

I usually don't advocate ESPN mindless banter....but I found this exchange to be rather amusing.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=baseball/070920&sportCat=mlb&lpos=spotlight& amp;lid=tab3pos1

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 21, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So ridiculous.

The Red Sox fan makes me want to throw things. "Oh, my GM is an evil supervillain whose evil plan for world domination is working like clockwork! Oh, woe is me! I can't understand the interaction of small sample sizes and relief pitching!" And you work for the dominate sports media platform of our day and age? Disgusting.

Joe Sheehan is absolutely right -- Red Sox fans need to shut the hell up.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marquis Jersey

Are you sure that Marquis jersey isn't just a SOSA jersey w/ the name taken off? Hehe. Whatever works!

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 10:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lineup

Per ESPN 1000
Soriano lf
DeRosa 2b
Lee 1b
Ramirez 3b
Murton rf
Soto c
Monroe cf
Theriot ss
Marquis p

by manny k on Sep 21, 2007 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good to see Soto starting

by cubsnlinux on Sep 21, 2007 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soto -- good, Monroe -- maybe

Hope Monroe begins to show his stuff. I like Soto in there.

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sooooo due

Monroe is SO overdue for something to actually HAPPEN...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting choice to

start Monroe. But the Cubs acquired him because he can hit lefties. Time to earn that paycheck.

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 21, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Lineup

A lineup really, really wrought with righties. I'll go to war with this. It'd be nice to see Monroe get a big hit or two.

"It's big because it knocks them out of semi-contention." Jason Marquis referring to the St. Louis Cardinals on 9/16/07

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

MONROE = N!EF!

Detriot's payback.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe>Niefi

monroe is better than niefi because...
I) Monroe much more power than Nieifi.

B) Monroe is much less of a Defensive liability

iii) Monroe does not have a brother who is in a Mereingi band.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=s1NsnRAaYiw

e) Monroe is not being overused by a manager determined not to play any young players.

5) Neifi perez needed perfomance enhancing drugs to reach his level of suckitude.

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe will make an impact this weekend

He has hit some screaming line drives, a dead pull hitter who will occassionally spray a line drive to right field. His defense is okay and in the small field at Wrigley not much of a liability.

Baseball has so much failure...that it is easy to diss on a player, that is why nine bat....or you have a bullpen.

Monroe is so much better than Neifi than the dripping sarcasm was really uncalled for.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry

my intention was misread. I like the aquiring of monroe and I wasn't trying ot diss him just point out that he is by no means neifi

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough...

...I just have not like what I've seen from him (hustle-wise). Was talking to a Tigers fan about him, and he is apparently a VERY streaky player. Let's hope that he can get it going this afternoon with the wind blowing out.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should be used to the streaky player...

if you've watched Soriano at all.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't aware that Neifi was...

a defensive liability. In fact, I thought his defense was the only remotely useful thing about him. I'd say Neifi is more valuable defensively than Monroe (who's basically a corner OF).

by SouthernCub on Sep 21, 2007 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are correct....

...although Neifi probably has attrophied to the point where he is no longer defensively adequate as an everyday shortstop anymore.

Oh, and amphetamines.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that Neifi* ?

Gotta be consistent!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 21, 2007 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This lineup

is probably close to what we'll have all weekend with all LHP against us. The only change I could see is kendall catching one or both of the remaining games.

Also, I think last night was the brewers best chance at getting a win vs. the braves...while I doubt they'll get swept I can't see them winning two of the next three.

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou is playing the HOT HANDS

Besides Soriano's power this month...where he is getting the most possible AB's for this power hot hand...7 HR's and 1.001-OPS
----DeRosa; For the month 23/66 .348....932-OPS
-----Soto for the month 11/24 .458 ....1.375 OPS!

putting Theriot down in the 8th spot ahead of a good hitting pitcher allows him to use his 'energy game' as Theriot has been fading in September, 13/70 .186 (.256-OBP)....I think we may see Theriot down at that spot for the remainder of the season or unless his game suddenly picks up.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SOTO

Nice!

by ms9av on Sep 21, 2007 10:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why Theriot so low?

Any reason The Riot is down in the 8 spot? An attempt by Lou to "reload" the lineup at the bottom and maybe let Soriano get some more RBIs while he's hot?

Whatever it is, I agree with Lou....in Lou I trust ("in Lou we do"? "By Pinella, we're propella-ed"?...nothing seems to have the old "In Dusty we Trusty" ring to it....)

by Chadnudj on Sep 21, 2007 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

perhaps

I like theriot at 8. He seems to consistantly get good AB's and hopefully he can get onbase for either a sac bunt or to keep the 9 spot from leading off the next inning. Plus if teams pitch around him to get to the 9 spot he won't strike out swinging at the bad pitches

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

see above and pay attention

Theriot has had a good year, wrestled SS away from Izturis, been the energy guy offensively but he is fading fast offensively. He is batting a mere .186 in September and an OBP .256....neither are top of the order stats.
----For all the support to move him to lead off in September he only batted .276 with a .315 OBP...far cry from July when he was hot and batted .348 and had a .437 OBP.

Theriot is a valuable player on a team, he gives more offensively than the stats can show, he forces the defense to react but he has to learn to get more hits to left and center field.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re:"see above and pay attention "

In his defense once the comments start to pile up it can be pretty tough to join in and not miss stuff and coments made to a "later" discussion are usually not replied back to.

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I was not insinuating about reading this

board....but saying that Theriot's offensive statistics have been on a slide for some time. Heck he peaked at .290 in late August and now is batting .268...that is big slide....

Not directed at you per se, but this manager unlike the previous ones has stated unequivably that he makes decisions that will give his team the best chance to win. So when he drops a hitter from the #2 to the #8 it is a valid question to inquire, but the obvious is that Theriot has not performed as needed in the role.

DeRosa just came off a 10 for 10 streak against Cincinnati....that by itself would warrant a move by a manager to pull DeRosa up who is hot right now and get him more AB's....the same for Soto...he is exceedingly hot....and doing well behind the plate....ride that horse like a pony express rider....

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fair enough

and i agree, I was dissapointed they got lou instead of Giradi but lou had been really good this year.

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With the Theriot slide

It makes sense that Lou would bump him down in the lineup. Today is a good day to do it, with Marquis hitting ninth. He is traditionally supposed to be a good-hitting pitcher although hasn't lived up to that this year. Still, with that reputation, hopefully he can at least get down a bunt, being that he is not Rich Hill.

by montanacubby on Sep 21, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Sorry I was not insinuating about reading this

I think one of the main reasons Theriot's offensive slide has slid by the wayside is that he still does a lot of little things to help the Cubs win games. He's still solid on defense, steals bases, runs out slow rollers, etc.

And I know something Steve Stone remarks upon often is Theriot's batting average after the seventh inning. I'm too lazy to look it up, but I think it may take some of the edge off of his poorer overall numbers.

Wednesday night's game was a prime example of how Theriot seems to always be sparking those late-inning rallies we've come to know and love.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

granted...I can't access his hit/inning

But the big picture is this. Theriot like all hitters has weak spots and hot spots. FOX has a nice set of graphics and if you look at Theriot he has 23 hits to RF, 18 to center, 9 to left and 8 on the infield and 2 HR's He is hitting .340+ with pitches down the middle (.405 up and middle) and if you pitch him up and outside .320...

The league is beginning to figure him out, but make a mistake up and he hurts you. He is right on the league average for his position, higher in RBI's by double and runs 77 league average is 18 and okay stealing a base.

He is a strong #8 hitter.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

at lunchtime

I'm going to go buy me an AM radio with an earbud. I've got my shirt. I've got my BCB. I've got gameday.

GO CUBBIES!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I love seeing this...

It's a beautiful day, the crowds are building, it's an exciting place to be. Wrigley Cam

Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.

by CyberCyclist on Sep 21, 2007 11:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT!!! YOU love seeing

this. Man this is torture, Im sitting in an office in the middle of Iowa and I cannot see my cubs play this afternoon and you want to show all the fun the rest of the world is doing!

Come on STOP the torture:)

GO CUBS!!!!!!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now you can have your own...

http://www.buildyourownchicago.com/WrigleyField.html

I'm not sure I'd have the patience to actually fold this and put it together, but it's pretty cool!

by MN exile on Sep 21, 2007 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are we on WGN today??

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

comcast

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 21, 2007 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i have meetings.

so, i'm taping the game. i have to find a way to block all updates and hints of the game. i hope marquis throws a shutout.

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 21, 2007 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Al is right...the time for talk IS over.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Al is right...the time for talk IS over.

Ah, the first pic of the day. How sweet it is! By the way, is that Jason Kendall on that poster?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You've never seen Megaforce??

That's Barry Bostwick aka "Ace Hunter".

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So far as I can discern...

...nobody saw Megaforce.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks more like Barry Gibb

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey..your right!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL...awesome!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i have a feeling that monroe is going

yard today. book it.

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

by buckmulligan on Sep 21, 2007 11:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What do you think?

IF Angel Pagan was 100%, would Hendry have picked up Monroe?

Would Pagan be a better choice than Monroe as a switch hitter?

He has more HR's now than Monroe, I think...

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

by TheEman on Sep 21, 2007 11:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dunno

I keep on hearing how Monroe is a veteran presence with experience in hitting clutch HRs in the World Series. So maybe Hendry would have.

I myself might prefer Pagan. If Monroe had had a better start with the Cubbies, I would have preferred him. Maybe he will break out today!

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually Pagan's weakness is his RHB

for some reason he hits with more power and average from the left side. Monroe will help this team this week and in the playoffs.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jason Marquis

Tonight begins Yom Kippur - Marquis will not pitch past 4pm is what he told Lou. Hopefully the game will go to Marmom, Howry and Demp by then.

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 21, 2007 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup. That's what I heard too.

;0

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

by cubsfan4life on Sep 21, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As an "MoT"

(Member of the Tribe), here are the "rules:" Yom Kippur begins at sundown. According to weather.com, sunset tonight is at 650pm. I think Marquis can be out of there at 500pm and still be at temple or home in plenty of time.

I don't get the 4pm stuff. He will be fine.

Go Jason...make us all proud! GO CUBS!!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 21, 2007 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

RE: Sources

I have sources within the Cubs organization that indicated the 4pm time - which will allow him time, etc. to do his thing. I am not saying it can't be done quicker - I am just saying what my sources have told me.

The upside is the guy with the Pink Hat and Green shirt sitting behind home plate is a member too - so maybe we will not see him tomorrow.

I too am a MoT.

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 21, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One more thought

If Lou did not pitch Z and Lilly on short rest - Marquis would have been scheduled tomorrow.

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 21, 2007 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who knew

Lou was so sensitive to the Jewish diaspora?

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

attention to details and planning

things tend to take care themselves when one plans and is attentive to details...like Soto's 1.300 OPS

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh...

I thought he told Lou he was ok to pitch, period.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No link = Not true

Yom Kippur begins at SUNSET, which will be at least two hours after a nine-inning game.

Plus, we're talking about Jason Marquis. His day will likely be done by 3 p.m. or so.

by lancaster99 on Sep 21, 2007 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's a link

http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/

Its on the internet so it must be true.

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Here's a link

That bigfoot site is pretty amusing. Incidentally, I hear bigfoot hits for power but doesn't run the bases very well. He's kinda like Adam Dunn.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

espn story on...

...new ownership.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3029964

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

by rm463 on Sep 21, 2007 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, this is cold...

"People always come up and ask me if the Cubs are going to win in their lifetime," former Cubs pitcher and broadcaster Steve Stone said. "And I always give them the same answer: 'How long are you planning on living?'"

by MN exile on Sep 21, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stoney proclaims to love the Cubs

But what I think he REALLY loves is making snarky comments about the Cubs.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh come on folks!!

Do you really think that his comments were unfounded?? Please!! Everyone and their great-great-great grandmother knows that 1) he said it with a sense of humor and 2) it's completely true (given the current ownership on the way out).

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

too odds set to crossover sometime

The odds that the Cubs will win the World Series will happen as 0 for 99 is an aberration, yet the odds it will happen soon is low since the cubs are 0 for 99.

Which odds will the Cubs organization break. My feeling is that there are reasonable explanations. Between 1906 and 1945 the Cubs were the top NL team in the World Series, 06-07-08, 10, 18, 29, 32, 38 and 45 (9 times one winner). Then the game changed after the war.

First it was money and intergretion where the NY teams had the advantage. Then the draft and expansion. Cubs organization was piss poor through the 50's and rebounded with a good draft and minor league system in the 60s. They fell short in 69 and 71. Then the organization was soft again as FA began to change the game. In the 80s things started turning around when Green came and demanded a new attitude, Then again there was a snakebite in the playoffs and the Cubs were out for 10 years. Now in this decade the urgency returned with the talent.

My thread is that the Cubs need to develop talent in the system and spend money as a top market team.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting - mentions Pink Hat Guy

by Basman on Sep 21, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quote

"Few franchises can claim they played their first game in 1870, six years before Custer's Last Stand."

Neither can the Cubs. The National Association team started in 1871, and they weren't the Cubs. They were a completely different team with the same name (White Stockings).

The Cubs only date back to 1876, the year of Custer's Last Stand.

The artist formerly known as JoshinLA

by Josh77 on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey hey!!!

Can anyone think of a better think than September afternoon baseball that matters in Chicago? Greatest city in the world for this kind of thing. Here's hoping they play smart down the stretch and do those little things like taking the extra base when it's there or moving guys with bunts/sac flies to build up the confidence and motor into the playoffs. GO CUBS!

by BigJimSlade on Sep 21, 2007 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Music is what does it for me

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

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

by tony412 on Sep 21, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's the Wizard of Iz!!!!!!!!!

n/t

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ron has a cold?

how many games has he missed?

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A little off topic...

didn't we just see this same umpiring crew (with McClelland) LAST weekend in St Louis?

At least - THANK GAWD - we don't catch Cuzzi calling the plate - he is TERRIBLE

(Sorry, I'm a high school umpire and I notice these things)

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

by Tater01 on Sep 21, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awwww, no Ron Santo today...

...still battling a cold.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get well soon Ron !!

God knows it's killing him to miss a game like this

by Basman on Sep 21, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

based loaded already

Ron must be having a coronary at home.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gah. not a great start...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope he gets settled down soon

We can't afford to let the Bucs get ahead of us here... even tho we've been hitting better vs. LHP lately, we still have a challenge ahead of us!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry...

...Marquis is just setting up the triple play.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

right now

I'll take a DP!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no you won't

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well....

I'd LIKE a DP!!! ANYTHING to get out of this inning unscathed!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't get bent out of shape...

but Marquis will be done WELL before 4pm is he can't spot his pitches.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Secret's out

The Cubs can't stop ANYONE from stealing bases. Ron Santo could steal second on a Segway.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Heck...

he could just use me and probably beat Kendall's throws.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loading the bags?

NOT a good idea.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Need a GIDP and no damage

almost

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What is the deal...

with not being able to handle this Pirate team?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All year the Cubs have sucked

as much as the team they play.

Good for ratings but bad baseball.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

J Marquis ....gotta get this guy

C'mon we need you

by Basman on Sep 21, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why did they intentally walk Adam LaSuck

when the count was 0-1?

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wowsers

Not a good start here Jason. Let's not have something to atone today.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 21, 2007 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, deja vu

runs in the first... not ours...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

at least it's only ONE run!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get outta this with one run...

...and we'll call it even. (Uh, so to speak.)

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a theory...

...Marquis can not pitch well in warm weather. Stay tuned.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hhmm.....

THIS I gotta hear!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou & Bob touched on this a bit

during his last start. His pitches have been more "crisp" in colder temperatures and they kind of flatten out in the heat.

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

by cubsfan4life on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

be glad it's just one

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OH JEEBUS!

Geez Murton, if you woulda dropped that I woulda came for your family. It looked like he was jogging out there. Barely caught.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

my kingdom for a 1-2-3- first inning

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew

Let's get that run back boys

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lead off homer?

Let's see it, right now.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good call!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHOA!!!!!

Way to call it!!! Care to call the next one? :)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gucci

Nice call- - now call for it the next time Soriano is up

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 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even a blind squirrel...

can "predict" homeruns every once in a blue moon!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW Murton almost misplayed that one

That is why defense is so important, Murton made the catch but if not two more runs score and a man on 2nd or 3rd.

In the end missed opportunity for the Pirates, but they showed they are going to run on the Cubs at the top of the order.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OK I'll take it ....

I gotta go for an interview .... hold the fort down & get some runs Cubbies !!

Wish me luck :)

by Basman on Sep 21, 2007 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

good luck bas

smile and be confident.

homer Fonsi!!!

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 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hot damn!

n/t

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

w00t!

ALFO! AGAIN!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MMMKay...offense...

time to spring into ACTION!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

jesus, i do admit that's impressive

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Indeed

Pirates players must be thinking "jesus, it took us 25 pitches to get one run."

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i like this guy

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish Murton could catch a ball

without my heart skipping a few beats. Hey, Sori, I love you!

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YAY Soriano!!!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just like that

8th this month

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

Oh man. I'm in a public computer lab at school and I just let out a big shout and now everyone's looking at me. Go Fonzie!

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ALF!

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wishes do come true!

Nice job, Alf

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Soriano

Why in the world would anyone give him a 1st pitch fastball to hit?!?!?!

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 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's like punting to Devin Hester

Some idiot is always going to do it, but i agree with you, why!?

by Orval Overall on Sep 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it is exactly like that!

chiefs and pirates, thank you!

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 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah,

somehow the Chiefs just didn't get it last weekend. Sort of like the Colts in the superbowl. Someday they may learn, but I hope not.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I seriously think that Soriano is the...

...least-scouted All-Star in the majors. Teams keep pitching him fastballs on the first pitch and running on balls hit to him in the outfield. It baffles.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who cares, let's just hope teams continue

to do that along with sending runners on him and we'll be in good shape.

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

by cubsfan4life on Sep 21, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's easily

on pace to break the record for leadoff homers in a career if he hits leadoff for a few more years like this.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First pitch

Now that is what you do with a first pitch strike.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fonzie is locked in!

Say what you will about him batting leadoff... I love it when we score a run after 1 batter.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1 batter?

1 pitch!

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AMEN!!

This is why he's leadoff!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a great way

to kill the morale of the other club. While the power would be nice later, it is a good punch to the nuts after they get some runs in the first.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or just...

bungee jump off the left one.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh poor ken griffey

n/t

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH FONZIE!!!

You magnificent bastard!!!

by BigJimSlade on Sep 21, 2007 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pirates Catcher

Pirates Catcher kinda looks like Master Chief with that tinted green visor. Oh man, I've got Halo on the brain.

------ TheRiot Squad ------

by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

santo

sorry if i missed a post above, but where's ronnie? it's pat and dave in the radio booth.

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 21, 2007 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ron's home sick with a cold.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aw man...

...I left my desk to nuke my lunch and I missed Soriano's lead-off home run.

DLEE singles!!!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D Lee with a hit.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else here..

get a chubby when Lee sprays those lasers to right?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hot damn!

again! Ramirez baby! Kendall st!

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

woops

that wasn't supposed to be a reply

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: Anyone else here..

Not sure I'd put it in those terms exactly, but I do find DLee's successful at-bats stimulating.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No Outs

First 3 guys on!

Cubs fan since forever Live Cubs Chat with no refresh required

by roscoevillage on Sep 21, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yah!

so much for our struggling v. LHP!! we're off to a GOOOOOOD offensive start!!! now if marquis can just hold down the fort and settle down!! i know he's got yom kippur on the mind, but i've got a division championship on mine!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES!!!!! ALL RIGHT!

Take THAT, Left-handed pitchers!!!!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy shit!!!!

Three run homer by Ramirez!!!! 4-1

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sue

I didn't think you had that kind of language in you!

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hell

didya really think she'd contain her excitement like that?? ;)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah well

I'm not angel. :)

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

should be

not an angel.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES!

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

ARAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

holy shit, isn't that EXACTLY what happened

last week?

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maholm can not be healthy

He got rocked in his last start for 11 runs in 3 IP against the Astros. I can't see Maholm having that kind of leash again.

This is awesome.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

4-1

they are jacked

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think

I've seen one go down Kendall St. since the Sosa days.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's what I'm talking about!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 21, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Totally Awesome!

Wish i was at Wrigley, right now!
Damn, didn't work this time. I'm still at work!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Radio Guys Say it Hit A Tree on Waveland!

True? (game is not on where I am)

by Orval Overall on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Niiiiiiiice

If we keep this up, Marquis in trouble...we will be batting until 4pm!!!

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pat Hughes reporting....

...that ball appeared to land in one of the trees across Waveland. Maybe Ballhawk can fill us in on the details later today or tomorrow.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dave Kingman hits balls like that.

Goodness.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ya beat me...

First thing I thought of...Kingman-esque.
It just needed to hit that porch 3 doors down Kennmore.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 21, 2007 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HOLY LIVING F*CK

That ball landed in the trees across waveland ave. I can't remember ever seeing a ball do that before.

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHA

Izturis, still sucking after all these years.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ahh, that's the Izzy I remember

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome back, Cesar!

Prince Fielder...he is neither.

by LAcarl519 on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

No kidding.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now there's the Izzy we all remember!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

!Ceasar!

Oh how we have missed thee

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mlb.tv video working for anybody?

I can get the radio stream, but not tv.

by jbowling13 on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Works for me

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shiver me timbers!!

It's National Pitch Like a Pirate Day!!

Cubs fans are 90% scar tissue and 100% insane

by Bridge2Far on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes yes yes!!! Holy Crap YESSSS!

I want to see the Cubs EAT this Pirate's team SOULS!!!!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tears in his eyes...

I bet Cesar was tearing up, wishing he was still a Cub.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Tears in his eyes...

I bet Cesar was crying because he couldn't give ARam one of his special "thank yous" after hitting that home run.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

watch out,

If he makes it to third base today I bet he'll try.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMFAO!!!!

Ceasar "the taint massager" Izturis

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yahoo!

Ever get the feeling that the Pirates are just rolling over for us?

by DaleCoop14 on Sep 21, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Roll, baby, Roll!

A welcome mat is more than okay with me!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not with

the series we last had with them!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope Izzy

gets a standing O when he comes to plate for that last play.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

did we win that game in houston

where fonzy and a-ram both hit first inning homers for 4 runs?

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ssshhhhh

don't jinx them!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And....

It's Kenmore Ave, not Kendall St.

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah yes,

Ken something. As I said, it's been awhile. Thanks

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: And....

Yeah, Kendall hasn't been that good this season.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

Marquis will bat before he pitches

Gotta love that

by El Borto on Sep 21, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nevermind

I'm a dumbass and thought this was the top of the 1st

by El Borto on Sep 21, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's ok

I thought maybe you just came in late.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is the bottom

of the first. He's already pitched.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would love for Marquis to go deep here.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If I remember correctly...

Jim Edmonds used to say that all the time.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Luckily he's got Yadier for that now.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll settle...

for going deep in the game: 7+ innings of winning baseball.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

soul patch...

... on Theriot. I do not like it.

by chuccck on Sep 21, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I tickles when we make out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

show us a picture

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed, but i loved his little moustache,

SO CREEPY!!!!

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't

mind it.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else notice the TV sound is off?

There seems to be a split sexcond delay near home plate. Whenever a ball is hit or it hits the glove, the sound comes a split second later.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

CMON WALK HIM!

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Love

Love the way this game's starting for us

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like that last pitch...

...was off the plate.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay I gotta go to class....

Game may be over at 5 when I get out (eastern)

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by RightFieldSucks on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well,

I have a psych exam in less than an hour that I haven't started studying for. I wish classes were only during the offseason.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was super-fun!!!

Let's do again in the bottom of the 2nd!

Cubs fans are 90% scar tissue and 100% insane

by Bridge2Far on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can I just say...

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how sweet would it be

for soriano to jack the first pitch he sees next inning to

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Izzy's revenge

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Watch out A-Ram!

Izturis is hitting the ball just to try to get to 3rd right after you hit the HR?!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Monroe almost

had that. Darn it.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand the reasoning...

behind Monroe playing CF instead of Pie. The LHP vs LHB thing is a wash in this situation because neither one is going to give you any offense anyway, but Pie would have caught that ball.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reasoning

The reasoning is that Monroe is a MUCH MUCH better hitter vs lefties than Pie this year. Pie has shown no sign he has adapted to big league pitching yet.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe is terrible vs anyone throwing a baseball.

It doesn't matter which arm they use.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and yet

Pie is worse.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not defensively...

Pie's speed, glove, and arm are far more valuable to this team right now than whatever your expecting out of Monroe's bat.

P.S. I hope your not expecting much.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um no.

Pie's bat is too much of a negative for any amount of defense to overcome. That is why Lou has him in the late inning defensive sub role, and rightly so.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

Cause I'm pretty sure Pie catches that ball in Center in the first inning, and I'd say he guns down the runner @ home instead of crapping the bed and zipping one up the first-base line. We'd have the lead.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make believe

Well if you wanna play make believe, Pie ground into a double play and this inning ends with Soriano's pop up, and we dont score a run. As it is that makes it equal in terms of runs (1), but this inning is still going.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your not paying attention...

In my magical far-away place Pie would have saved the run in the first inning and another in the 2nd. Lou would have also had him bunt the runners over anyway.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So you admit Pie

brings nothing to the plate. You just advocated having him bunt in the 3rd with a runner on 1st and no one out on a run scoring day like today.

Even in your magical far away place where Pie is god, he is laying down bunts.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you and Not Bruce related?

Seriously...where do you get the "Pie = God" idea? I've never said Pie is the end all answer. I'd much rather have (gulp) Jones play CF regularly, but when he needs a rest play Pie. Monroe is a marginal corner outfielder at best. Pie hasn't adjusted to ML pitching yet, but holy hell he can take away hits and runs with his defense.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

When you say that someone's D is good enough to overcome having a .253 OPS vs a .816 OPS. You are insinuating some remarkable powers. He basically would have to be able to literally fly into the stands on angelic wings and turn every foul ball and homerun into an out.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your assuming again...

I'm not saying he's able to make up the difference in offense compared to an everyday player. I'm saying given the choice between Monroe or Pie playing CF for one day, I'd pick Pie. The End.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe 2 - Pie 1

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monroe vs Pie vs lefties

So far this year:

Monroe .282/.312/.504
Pie .114/.139/.114

You can be the gad darn FLASH in the outfield. You still can't make that up.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

has the player to be named later

from the Ceasar deal been named yet?

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe

its Paul Maholm

he's sure helping the Cubs out today

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ZZZZING!

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With Soriano's next HR

The Cubs' record of consecutive seasons with a 30+ HR player continues...if I'm not mistaken, they currently own the ML record of 12 years in a row? Can someone check on that?

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Monroe...

trying to like you. Not helping your cause here, buddy.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cesar with a rare hit

He'll make it up to us by grounding into a double play later

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What's crazy is

that was his 2nd(!) double w/ pirates in 102 AB's. Anyone miss him? Not me.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

utto...

the bats are out today...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's an annoying run

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Izzy's revenge...complete.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Soto

means 'stud' in Spanish.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

There we go!!!

That's what Soto brings to the table.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When did Pierre's son start playing for Pissburgh?

Nice job Soto.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully THAT'LL teach the Bucs

NOT to try and run on us!! At least with Soto behind the plate!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny being Manny

did anyone see Manny Ramirez told the Red Sox last weekend he was ready to go out on a rehab assignment

Red Sox response: Uhhh Manny... the minor league seasons ended 2 weeks ago, we dont have anywhere to send you

that guy kills me

i've also heard on his last minor league rehab assignment during warmups he decided he needed a haircut and left the stadium, walked directly across the street in spikes into a barbershop to get his haircut

just on a different planet

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Manny being Manny

LOL. Maybe they could send him to Japan. Are they still playing?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe there's an instructional league...

...that the Sox could send him to.

That is too funny.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody somewhere is still playing baseball

There is a fall league. I don't know too much about it, but based on random rotowire updates, it seems like there is always something.

Fall League in Arizona, winter ball in Mexico, etc.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soto -- Kendall

I love Kendall. But Soto wins.

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agree....and he is the HOT hand

at the plate and behind the plate

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

by JB 23 on Sep 21, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Caught Stealing

We can do that?!? That's allowed?

Sweet.

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A caught stealing?

That's new.

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 21, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no kidding

at least we got rid of micheal "I couldn't catch OJ stealing" Barret

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Double networked...WGN and MLBtv

I have noticed that if you access WGN before the game time you can access the radio before the required password request. Then on another computer you can access MLB.tv on another, reminds me of home.

Not timed perfectly but neither is gameday....

4-2 Cubs need to score again this inning

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yes!

and they just did!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Derrek!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

D-Lee lookin' great

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First pitch

Keep crushing that first good pitch you see!!!

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

chubby acquired

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That 2 chubbies for me today!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

5-2

Looking good Cubs!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Izturis

The gift that just keeps on giving.

He taketh and he giveth

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah, Cesar....

:)

by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 21, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to hustle Derrek!

And thanks you Izturis!

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, Mr. Izturis!!!

May we have another?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Some where

BlueMike just hangs his head.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like I said

Cesar will make it up to us

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

big run

defense and speed

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Viva Cesar!

Great slide by DLee too.

2007 Badger Football - 1-0

by Schwa on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

IZZY!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

izruris literally gave that run back to us

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He is the uber-Neifi!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nefi

giving aram a hand

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by neifi

i meant izzy

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When are the pirates going to give us

the player to be named later for that amazing shortstop we traded them? I expect Jack Wilson.

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: When are the pirates going to give us

Y'know what? The Cubs don't want a player back. They just want the Bucs to start Izzy every game the Cubs play against them.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

After all, Izturis a gold glove ss :-)

n/t

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

...oh wow.

So that was Len Kasper seriously quoting Baseball Prospectus' Defensive Efficency stats during a live television broadcast.

I don't care what anyone says, Kasper is AWESOME.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And now...

...Len's namedropping Rob Deer. This is awesome.

FREE CARMEN PIGNATIELLO!

by cwyers on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OKOKOKOK!

I got the day off and my wife went to her parents, so I decided I'm gonna tie one on with a little help from the Cubs.

One shot of crown royal per run scored.

THANKS FOR THE BUZZ CUBS!!!

NOW GET ME STINKING DRUNK!!!

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DRINK ONE FOR ME!!!!!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DONE!

The fifth run dedicated to you compliments of our favorite ball club!

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's 2:12 PM

im still wearing what i slept in...

andddddd the first beer got opened.

...this could be a very very good day

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: it's 2:12 PM

I'm sitting in a cubicle drinking a Diet Pepsi. I hate you.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AMEN

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah...

life's tough sometimes. i am doing some research from a far kinda...

its not all rainbows and unicorns

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too!

But beer just doesn't pack the punch of a good ounce and a half of Canada's best.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate you too

Unless you are a bartender and you work nights, then you are just one more example life is unfair.

Actually, if you ARE a bartender, that's still better than what I'm doing.

by BigJimSlade on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DAMN!

Looks like they are gonna have to get me pretty wasted to win this game.

I'm all for it.

Geez Marqueez!!!!

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's more fun to make fun of?

Neifi?
Izturis?
Dusty?

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ummm....

Yes

The Astros just asked me to start their next game

by jds2 on Sep 21, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL not a yes/no question...

WHO is more fun to make fun of ;)

EASILY IZZY!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how close was it?

Gameday made it look like Sanchez nearly went yard... was it that close?

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone, at any stage of Murton's career...

ever shown him how to catch a fly ball in the outfield using TWO hands?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

One Run per Inning

That's all we ask. HIC! HIC! HIC!

Cubs fans are 90% scar tissue and 100% insane

by Bridge2Far on Sep 21, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When was the last time one of our catchers

threw down to first? Soto is the full package.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks to you guys and your hilarious posts

Everyone that walks by my cube and my poor neighbor thinks I'm insane cuz I'm constantly laughing out loud (LITERALLY) at everything being said! (Ok, not EVERYTHING, but you get the gist!!)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is there movement...

in the bull pen?
because there's seemingly no movement to Marquis' pitches.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At this pace

We have to score 10 runs and we're good

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Jason

on course to give up seven runs today. Yeesh.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

crap

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is anyone else convinced....

Jason's just trying to keep the Bucs closeby to set up the drama in the 9th for Demps???

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

that is exactly what is happening. he wants you to suffer for your victory. and have a heart attack along the way.

by Ryno72 on Sep 21, 2007 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget...

turning your hair grey before you yank them all out!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

get the bullpen up!

we don't have time for this...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A CS by SOTO?

So, according to Gameday, our catcher THREW OUT A RUNNER??!!

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

by TheEman on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And almost threw out a runner at first

after a pitch because the guy got off the bag too much.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good god.

this is UGLY

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Um yeah...

...I don't think Marquis needs to worry about breaching that 4 pm deadline.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

get him outta there lou

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

for those that trust Marquis

more than Big Z or Rich Hill....

i present you THIS

aaaaaaghhh.....

Jason.... please get some outs

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap in a side car.

What is going on here????? Marquis + hot weather = trouble.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Hart

Carlos Marmol

Kerry Wood

Bob Howry

Get your engines ready.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

tied

3rd inning can you say Hart

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pleasant surprise

Hart is.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I PREDICT THE FINAL

SCORE TO BE 32-29!!

Gees to get a 1-2-3 inning, I think Mar-KEY started worshiping/celebrating a little too early!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bout right...

32 shots of crown is doable.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Save us, Izzy!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Izzy the Terrible

I think he's gotten more hits and rbi's in this game than in his entire Cub career! I think he's hoping for a "congratulatory" hand shake!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And its "Roller Coaster Ronny"

Once more...

<sigh>

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

by TheEman on Sep 21, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hey, we're back to the first inning.

And stop talking about Ceasar. He's killing us.

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy F___IN HOLIDAY JASON!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

I wanted the good Jason today too.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Izzz triple

pay back

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

youve got to be fucking kidding me

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

For the love of God...

...get Marquis out of there.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Marquis should be fucking ASHAMED

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Go get some rest, Jason. See you in a week.

by park on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I need a stiff drink.

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you AND me both!!

Thank goodness I get out of work in 1 hr 40 mins. Not here soon enough!!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH.....MAN!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you mean....

OH-NO-MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh-MAN

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lou's putting in Ohman?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ok, losing the lead sucks ass

thank god marquis is gone, what a terrible way to pay your team back for giving you 5 runs in 2 innings

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ohman?

Not my first choice, yet i hope it's the best choice.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that was really bad, jason

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Day of Atonement

he'll make it, But I think this is going to be 12-11 game......can you say Hart, Gallagher, Wood and the rest of the rested.

Club stats since June'07; 58-44, against LHP starters; 11-13, and 21-10 in one run games.

by Ivy Walls on Sep 21, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Will Ohman entering the game...Why Lou? Why?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How heavy were the Boos

As Marquis dragged his sorry ass into the dugout?

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Couldn't hear any boos.

Everyone was in shock.

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Christ

not Ohman.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

(&^#^Q@#^$^!!!!

...and them some. Geez, come on Marquis! This game should be over.

"Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?"

by Jettero2112 on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

a comedy of errors...

or a tragedy...

OVER the mound???

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OHMAN!

I HATE YOU!

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how in the H-E-DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS

do you let the opposing PITCHER reach on a RBI BUNT single????????

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Practice! And natural talent.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohman's in cuz the Pitcher is due up 4th

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ummmm

OK

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pardon me...

...I have to find my jaw. It fell beneath my desk somewhere.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe LaRussa had something

Do you want someone who is so unable to pull it together pitching big games? I mean, really, good stuff or not, you have to find a way to get outs in this situation (against the Pirates!!). Marquis' bad games are really bad.

by cubmudgeon on Sep 21, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ohman better than Marquis right now.

Can't put too much stress on the pen right now.

by park on Sep 21, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't do this ...

taking a break! Need drinky!

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This inning...

has been very sobering.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

7 ER, 2.2 innings....

...for Marquis.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

talk about a bad luck break on that pop up bunt.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow -

we finally retired Morgan.
good God, let's get some runs (again).

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can anyone believe this?

Really? We HAVE to win this game or this could send the team into a spiral.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So will it be Hart in long relief?

Any other guesses?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

seriously, i'm not getting too worried yet

two runs down in a game where 12 have been scored in 2 and a half innings does not seem like a huge hill to climb.

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah,

our offense seems to be clicking today, not too worried. and there goes Soto.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well hopefully we can continue to pound Maholm

and get into their bullpen and keep chasing pitchers out...

Soto single...off to a good start...

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Except for the crap luck we have...

neither team will probably score again, and both bullpens will sparkle.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh

let's hope that isn't the case.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't want to

but I may cry.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's early...

Think of Shawn Johnson for strength in this tough time!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sniff, sniff

OK I will.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh

I got up from my computer and it was 5-2. Wtf happened?

feels like laundry

by wally on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well then

Don't get up again! Please!

by rgonzale on Sep 21, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

even if you have to crap and piss!!

take one (or two!) for the team!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

like I said

the bats are out!

Let's go!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Geovany = stud.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN scoreboard shows

Izzy as one of the leaders for the day....funny thing he is still in his Cubs uniform.

by JakeH on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's get this prick Maholm

out now. Bullpen vs bullpen. I like the Cubs chances then.

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Easier way

Lets just score off this prick Maholm.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Playoffs....

I'm making my flight plans to come to Chicago for the NLDS. Does anyone know what days the Cubs will be playing? Thanks in advance.

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Sep 21, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

most likely

would be Oct 6-7 (games 3-4)

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

soto

I like this kid

feels like laundry

by wally on Sep 21, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i think i'm gonna have to run to the bodega

and grab some beers

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Monroe CAN hit...

maybe... just maybe...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright

I'm ready for some Ward

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DANG

that would have been nice...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cubs WILL score...

They can't POSSIBLY blow this opportunity!

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's time for...

The Riot to break out...

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

aww man...

...Ryan, you shoulda had that second bowl of Wheaties.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bags jacked - ZERO outs!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

errrr since Oh-NO-man is up...

make that 1 out

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh-NO-man, either way is Ohman or Cedeno!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cedeno!

lol

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

Why Cedeno?
Well, Ohman only let up one run...

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

can't believe that didn't score at least one run

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Cedeno. Why not just have Ohman hit?

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT?????

RONNIE FRAKIN CEDENEO?????????

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I take it back!

I luuuuuuve you Ronnie!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cedeno?!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Please Ronny if

you can hit the long ball do it now.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

God Help me

if he hits into a DP I will hunt him down.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie, whatever you do...

...do NOT hit a ground ball.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm calling a CEDENO GRAND SLAM!!!!!!!

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OH MAN!

CEDENO!

You won't get to see
CHERRY
PIE

next to each other on a scorecard together, but

OHMAN
CEDENO

is just as good.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

that's great.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who's the long man today?

Hart?

by BigJimSlade on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Hart?

Probably a bunch of 2 innings from RP like June 29th vs. the Brewers.

Do you want to bring in Traschel or Gallagher right now?

I'd rather do

Hart
Wood
Marmol
Howry

We just had an off day and have another one on Monday.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lou is playing the numbers

Cedeno 0-11 with bags juiced.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

if cesar izturis can get 2 hits today

why can't ronny get one?

You can't quiet THE RIOT (riotshirts.com)

by TipsyMcStagger on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate Ronny

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I meant

I like Ronny

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's the right spot for him. Kind of.

It's a obvious PH spot, but we don't necessarily want to burn our "good" PH guys.

Unfortunately, Ronnie is also the only other guy on the team who can play SS, right?

by ClosingTime on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK, Ronnie, I take it back.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i'll take a hit

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ronny "overslide" Cedeno???

Boo-YEAH!!!!

Lou looks like a genius.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lay off ronny

right move by Lou there, only RH bat off the bench you dont absolutely need to save for later

and he produces, nice job Ronny

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet !!!!!!!!!!!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GASPS!!!!! I think I just had a heart attack!

CEDENO ACTUALLY HIT A BALL THAT SCORED A RUN AND DIDN'T GET OUT????????

THUD

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Ronny. Thanks!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go...

...Battle of the Bullpens.

Advantage: Cubs.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Crown Royal...

down the hatch baby!!!

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sitting dead red

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Got it

Missed it

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

SOAR-EE-AHHH-NO!!!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think

Santo is getting any rest to get over his flu today.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we HAVE to score more runs.

Bases loaded, no outs? Isn't it a near statistical CERTAINTY?

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Sori!!!

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?

I left with the score 4-1 Cubs!?!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Stop leaving.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trust me I won't!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aight....I move to call a rule...

that NO ONE LEAVES THEIR SEATS TIL THE GAME'S OVER!!!!!

panting.... sorry for the screaming, but my ol' ticker simply can't take this anymore!!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have

to go take a damn exam in 5 minutes. This is such crap. Thankfully at the rate this game is going I should only miss about an inning.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll second that.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In Harry Caray voice:

He pops it up!

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

C'MON SORI!!!!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great piece of hitting by the all-star

Baseloaded with no outs is a curse for the cubs offense.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DeRosa GS here

PLEASE!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wish we were

playing the reds. DeRosa would for sure get a hit now.

In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity - Einstein

by cubbieblue86 on Sep 21, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Almost 500 posts

and it's bottom of the 3rd.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

going for 1000

thats posts, not SHOTS martyblue!!!!!!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should Monroe have scored?

What am I going to do when the season ends???

by Saratoga on Sep 21, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you might figure...

with the top of the order coming up, you shouldn't have to worry about him scoring.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Osoria has nasty stuff

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just setting up for that away pitch...

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bob said:

"On a day like this, when both offenses are in heat."

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Would apply

to a Steve Garvey-led offense.

"5-8-8, 2-3-hundred, Empire!"

by SyneRandberg on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cmon... please, please, please...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice k

MMMMM...Fernandos fajitas and margaraitas

by Kinky Reggae on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We're making Osoria look like a great pitcher.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was bad dero

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wishful thinking

Pirates hoping not to have to face the 2 for 2 Lee.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WILD PITCH!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

M*&%%#^ F&^#

{The rest of this post has been deleted for offensive language more offensive than the last two at bats.}

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, no-name Pirates pitcher.

May we have another?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well that's one way to tie the game, i still say

it's hero time for lee

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

At least Osoria helped us a bit!

Let's hope Lee can tap in the 2 guys on base!! 3-3??

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

crazy play 7-7

Len and Bob are quite witty today. lol

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

holy TOLEDO

gameday showed that pitch behind Lee, I have never seen that before, but Ill take the early Christmas gift!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Random thoughts

Is it xanax day? Bases loaded, nobody out, crowd's silent.

I've never seen a pitcher wear sunglasses.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HOY!!

Freaky, and I mean F_R_E_A_K_Y things happening in this game....BOTH starting pitchers leaving in the 3rd inning and now that passed ball...

Strap in folks....it is a WILD one!

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ERA's beware

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess...

...we'll take runs anyway we can get them, but man I would give my kingdom for a hit here.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That works for me.

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Down the hatch...

I'm gonna be drunk

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Might have to

close the office door and join you...
I can't take this sober!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

7 shots...

in 1 1/2 hours does the body and mind good.

Not sure if I'll even know the final score or not.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

Bad (or Good) day to pick to do shots for every run scored

by vegascubsfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No one will think less of you

If you starting take shots of Royal Crown cola. I believe you said you were just going to take shots of Royal Crown.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

By all means Marty

start cutting the Crown with soda...
You might not make it past the 6th, the rate this thing is going...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well....

I am chasing the crown with Dr Pepper....

I'm good for the game, but I'm having college flashbacks here.

And my colon is going to complain tomorrow big time.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you

may or may not die today.

and im pretty sure everyone on this board is sadly rooting for the former....you're on your own. sorry bud

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

damnit

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How close was that to going out?

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

okay...so....a new 4 inning ball game...

even score...
New pitchers....

wow...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: okay...so....a new 4 inning ball game...

Exactly. The Cubs did the bare minimum there and tied it up. There's still plenty of time to win this one.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man at least it's tied

But who would have though of Cedeno, Soriano, DeRosa, and Lee, only Cedeno comes through with the bases loaded.

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 lousy feet Derrek...

you only needed like 24 more inches.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Was Lee's flyout close to being a HR?

by El Borto on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A few more feet and yets.

n/t

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here comes Hart!

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Move by Lou

Felix Pie in CF in place of Monroe.

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Only if ...

In this slugfest, he plans to have JJ come in either to pinch hit for Pie, or replace him when Lou has someone else (like Ward) pinch hit for him.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hart's picture

He's keepin it real

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Hart's picture

LOL. Kinda reminds me of KFed.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hart has a pretty suck cutter...

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok californiachicagoan...

we both are getting our wish today.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is this your wish?

englishrussia.com/images/russian_fight4.jpg

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...unless it ends up like this...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Centerfield

When we get to the World Series, against lefties we should start Pie in center, but DH for him. Best of both worlds!

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT the...??

I left to walk the dog with bases loaded no outs and they only score 2 runs???

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What Cub Fan

would walk the dog when the bags are loaded with zero outs?

by zevkalman on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well said

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Walk the dog...

when you gotta go, you gotta go..

"Hey-Hey! Home Run! Attaboy Ronnie!" ~ Jack Brickhouse

by ronsanto10 on Sep 21, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and this is why you train the dog to go...

in the toilet!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH MAN

that was filthy

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HEY NO references to

Oh-Man when talking bout a gook looking pitcher.

Explanation: good looking in talent NOT in looks!!

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW 3-pitch at bat

Get 'em Hart!

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Back-2-back!

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good news

is that Hart looks ON today....

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That slider is almost as

filthy as Marmol's

"Marmol has become a cult favorite among Cubs fans due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches and the wicked awesomeness he displays."

by vtcub on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Marquis off the hook

How Marquis is off the hook for a loss after that performance is beyond me. I can see why he was left out of the WS last year. I bet Rich Hill would like to see 7 runs in 3 innings once in a while.

Seems like Marquis has blown an early lead of 3-4 runs a few times lately.

by BringBackRyno on Sep 21, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DARE I SAY IT????

an ACTUAL 1-2-3 inning??? in OUR favor???

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Hart spits fire through his eyes

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHY?!

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You had to say it, didn't you?

by ClosingTime on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Minor league pitcher of the year at work...

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and

he's caught by the pacific coast season MVP.

weird.

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

6 pitches to strikes outs

Is this kid for real?

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hart looks really sharp today

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hart isn't elgible for playoff roster, is he??

Don't think he is.

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can you explain to me why he wouldn't?

No sarcasm, I just didn't know that a player couldn't be eligible after a certain time from the playoffs after being in the minors

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My understanding is...

....that if you're not called up before Sept. 1st, you're not eligible for the playoff roster.

by lemon20pie on Sep 21, 2007 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now pitch for the Chicago Cubs

The real Slim-Shady!

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else watching this on fsn pitt?

I live in western pa and cannot stand bob walk when i have to listen to him on this station

"Things are startin to go our way."

by CubbieCurt on Sep 21, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't know about the rest of you....

But I believe Hart is the secret "commando kid" the Cubs needed in the lineup and think he should definately be on the playoff roster...

IMHO...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Was ball four...

...as much of a strike as GD made it look?

by mistersite on Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not really

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok.

Gameday made it look like it was waist-high and over the plate. Is something wrong with their machine?

by mistersite on Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats where the catcher caught the ball

but it was high crossing the plate.

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What does VWR stand for?

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

virtual waiting room

I survived VWR 2007

by akcubfan on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe not a 1-2-3,

but we could still be the first to not give up a run in an inning

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wouldn't that be nice!

whaddya wanna bet that whoever shuts out the other in an inning first wins the game?

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

if you're right, that's now us. Hart got three outs, with no runs, even after the two walks...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You may be asking for too much

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well...I AM a Cubs fan

aren't I? ;)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freddy Bynum

anyone see him get hit in the face last night?

"Things are startin to go our way."

by CubbieCurt on Sep 21, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: Freddy Bynum

Ouch. Didn't hear about this. Post a video link if you can find one.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

it was to a fly ball

not a pitch or anything but im sure it still hurt

"Things are startin to go our way."

by CubbieCurt on Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry to hear

that. Hope he will be ok.

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

by sue369 on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of ouch...

anyone see Pence run flat out into the OF wall last night?

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

is he alright?, i actually liked that kid

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

he didn't even have to leave the game. i liked him too

"Things are startin to go our way."

by CubbieCurt on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

93 mph...AND MOVING

by cubs2234 on Sep 21, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems like the adrenaline...

...wore off for Hart. I hope he can recover here.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's it Hart....just throw strikes...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

phew

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THIS COULD BE

a 1-2-3-4-5 inning!

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

by TheEman on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ROFLMAOPIMP!!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats

the 1st scoreless half inning of this game

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no runs!!!!!!

anybody know if the pirates have a good long relief guy?

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, a scoreless half-inning. I'll take it.

by mistersite on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SCORE-SOME-RUNS!

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Holly Metal Balls Batman

and inning with no runs.

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What a great cash in for Freddie Bynum

First shutout inning of the game!

by IllinoisCubs on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Cubs......

I'm sobering up here!!!!!!!!!1

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not really....

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know we're only in the 4th inning...

but I'm happy we have last at-bats in this one. It's a battle of the bullpens now. I predict Sori will get the GW RBI in the 8th, Cubs win 14-13.

I'm a first time poster from Denver, where we only get to see the Cubs live and in person three games every year.

by Def Kenny T on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

did

len or bob just called jose hernandez a hall of famer?!?!

what???

i was playing with my dogs...

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Osoria who?

Who is this guy? We need to rattle him a bit.

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

there's

nothing quite like a daywalker to rattle him...

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gameday indicates that...

...Izzy left the game with an injured elbow. I guess we won't be making fun of him anymore after all.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Where's Izzy?

Our favorite Pirate is out of the game! Anyone hear why?

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GOOD RIDDANCE

he's done nothing but hurt us today (of all days in his career, he chooses today to finally hit well!)

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the cubs

have 2 jewish players on their 40 man roster. 5% HAS to be the highest in the majors. easily.

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Red Sox have Youkilis and J.D. Drew.

I don't know if anyone else on the team is Jewish though.

"Marmol has become a cult favorite among Cubs fans due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches and the wicked awesomeness he displays."

by vtcub on Sep 21, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

j.d. drew

is jewish?

by bgsiggy on Sep 21, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure...

Could be wrong though. I watch most of the Red Sox games because I live in New England.

"Marmol has become a cult favorite among Cubs fans due to the combination of velocity and movement in his pitches and the wicked awesomeness he displays."

by vtcub on Sep 21, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hee...

no, no, he's DREWISH... :P

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wish upon a Weinstein...

I think Peter is looking for some runs here...

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't think i've ever seen a pitcher

wearing sunglasses before

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

re: i don't think i've ever seen a pitcher

I think the closer for the Marlins wears them. Can't think of his name off-hand. Y'know, that Terminator-lookin' dude.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah, yeah, you're right.

fortunately for us, wearing sunglasses if you're a pitcher is incredibly lame

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHATs the record for most posts in a game???

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

1200 something...

"The decline of society is rampant...Cubs winning the WS in '07 will make everything right again."

by Bluelou on Sep 21, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

1200+

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

way this is going...

wouldn't surprise me if we hit 2000!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

lets do it!!! surprise the heck outta AL.

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i know bautista caught that,

but soto crushed that ball

by dogcatratcheese on Sep 21, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Two goose eggs in a row????

by park on Sep 21, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Zeroes

What are these Zero things I keep hearing about?

Wouldn't it be possible for Hart to play in the post-season if someone on our post-season roster goes down with an injury? I think that's the K-Rod rule the Angels exploited in 2002; someone with good knowledge of MLB rules, please let us know.

Wrigley Field...AKA The Pit of Despair

by TMOX on Sep 21, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hart should bean Osoria!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hart gets it done.

Very nice.

Hello, Soto!

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I heart Hart!!!

I'm stupid.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not stupid, drunk.

There's a difference. Being drunk permits certain things. Chat it up!

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

His performance....

Deserves a shot of crown royal.

I'm proudly contributing to the biggest gameday thread every with everysostupid posts.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Andy I apparentlyy...

likey to puty y's randomlyy at the endy of myy words.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just drunk.

A forgivable offense...

by Tangled Up In Blue on Sep 21, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put down the glass

and step away from the Crown Royal!

Missing Da Cubbies from NYC!

by dacubsfan76 on Sep 21, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I do.....

I'll blame myself if they colapse. Being a Cub fan, you should understand.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want attention!! Look at meee!!

"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers

by NittanyCub on Sep 21, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kevn Hart for

5th starter position.

by SouthsideCub on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

even 1,2,3

can't be normal... barehanded? Yeek...

by drewishdrewid on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

3 eggs in a row. Time to get to double digit runs NOW.

by park on Sep 21, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great now we are watching a pitch duel

WTF?!?

by whatiswrongwithlarussa on Sep 21, 2007 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cubs

just decided to give marty a break

by DartmouthCubsFan on Sep 21, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody in Chicago....

tell them I don't need a break.

by martyblue on Sep 21, 2007 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's Light them up this 1/2 inning!

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

by BlueW on Sep 21, 2007 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No!

Dont let Pie hit.

by californiachicagoan on Sep 21, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You got your wish.

Pie did NOT hit.

by ClosingTime on Sep 21, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

does pie know what a bat is???

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Should Hart hit?

Is he a long guy? Able to eat 3 or 4 innings?

by El Borto on Sep 21, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

just let him paly D and PR

like FUld does

Confucius say: Baseball wrong - man with four balls cannot walk. - Author Unknown

by BigZ 4 Cy on Sep 21, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Help me out...

Is the Pie talk all hype? He's a stud on defense, yet he couldn't hit a basketball thrown by a major leaguer! what gives?

by Gucci on Sep 21, 2007 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He needs to adjust to this level.

He's had growing pains after every promotion. They're just going to be very visible for the time being.

He brings things to the table that this team needs - speed and the ability to play CF. I don't like using him so early, b/c if there is a crucial AB for him later vs. a RHP, they're going to PH Jones, which is a defensive downgrade. But whatever we have to do, I guess.

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