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First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 7/4, 12:05 CT

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Jul 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT


One more like the last one, Rich!

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Let's Go Cubs!

Make America Proud!

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GO CUBS GO!

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Visit bloggingthebracket.com, SBNation's bracketology/hoops rambling site!

by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just win!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+3

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you were going to beat balls?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright!

HERE WE GO!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see that spilled

can of Miller about 3 hours from now

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howdy folks

Trivia question: Do they have the 4th of July in England?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...they have that day on the calender in every country.

but not all of them celebrate it.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't get anything past you

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

USA! USA! USA!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Since the Umps

are wearing the special caps today… do we call them “red” instead of “blue”?

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Commie umps?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In soviet Chicago

Umps steal on YOU!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are they really?

I’d find that very distracting as a pitcher.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home Plate Ump

wearing black cap. He’s special.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, good.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell to the plate

0-2

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lines one to right

in for a single. 1 on, no outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and MB did not give it a forearm!

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yester day on the dropped fly ball...

it hit his forearm.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

I thought it hit up by the shoulder.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the last ball he (didn't) play bounced off his forearm in the 9th

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardy to the plate

0-9 on the season. Shows bunt, shoves it foul.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

heh-heh

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BUT YOU ONLY SHOULD BUNT IN THE LATER INNINGS!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COMMON KNOWLEDGE!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GET OUT

YOUR RED NOSES AND BIG FLOPPY SHOES.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-2

on Hardy.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

called Strike three!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun to the plate.

0-2

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

o.O-2?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the eyes...

the big staring eyes…

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun Doubles.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's hideous

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should see

his clothes.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting Braun Fact

Just bought a foreclosed $4.5M home in Malibu, CA.

by JFCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

got the first part

right

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in the air to right

off the wall over Bradley’s head. Counsell to third, Braun doubles.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IBB to the side of beef?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes

Fielder. They’re walking him intentionally.

So, bases loaded, one out. McGeehee to bat.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope McGeehee isn't as good as Bradley.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

better

2 RBI’s

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McGeehee to the plate

grounder up the middle. Two runs score.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and harden

continues to suck

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He did have a nice strikeout for out #1

But a 1 out : 2 run ratio isn’t sustainable…

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shhhh

BLou will hear you

by leothelip on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know which 2nd baseman makes that play?

Ryan Theriot.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron to the plate

Harden’s ERA at wrigley — 6.31.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wonder if Blanco makes that play...

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now come on...

That ball hit the bag and hopped up, I doubt anyone would’ve anticipated it.

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ball three

on Cameron. Harden throwing off target.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I doubt any other 2B does

it hit the base and bounced over him.

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drilled to deep left center.

home run. 5-0 Brewers.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron 3 Run HR.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well…

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes

that ball was crushed….

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uhm...

Not Harden’s best day.

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

these have been more of the norm

for him lately. Him and Fontenot have been the biggest disappointments of the year so far. Yes more than Bradley

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if Fontenot has been a bigger disappointment than Bradley

but then I expected next to nothing from Fontenot.

Harden’s badness has been a shock.

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All right

Think I’ll go back to bed

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oy veh

Harden’s pitches sure look flat so far

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart swings and misses

1-1 count.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bunted to third

Fox barehands it and throws to first, and it’s late.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This comeback is going to be so sweet.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It better be!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry...

Bradley will no doubt drive in some runs to put us back in the game.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

in what universe does this make sense!?

but I hope he does

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well THIS is fun

Raining like hell here downstate. Can’t get in the pool. 5-0 loss.

Happy Fricking Birthday America.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i miss 2008 harden

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so does

Harden.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss

Road Harden.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

trade him for a bat

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fly ball to left center

Soriano makes the catch. Two outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IBB

In the first inning is a big mistake by Lou. That, and an 1-2 FB to Braun when a change is on the table.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so you pitch to fielder?

and does Lou call the game from the dugout?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

but I think Soto called the 1-2 fastball.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

No, I meant mistake by Soto or Harden for calling or accepting that pitch.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone think

that Marshall might be better off in the rotation for awhile?

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looper to the plate.

3-0.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We always do that

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job stepping up in a big game Rich

what a bum!

pray pray pray for tons o rain………….it is getting closer

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bouncer to short

Riot bobbles the ball, makes a long throw, and Lee digs it out. Three outs. 5-0 Suds.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that was a triple-clutch with a half turn.

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a sow cow?

I score it a 7.5, but the landing was sloppy.

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Russian judge gave it a 6.9

but they are always tough on the Americans

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a long throw

Well, for Theriot, maybe…

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I recall a game that started like this a couple years ago

And we won…

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Geovany Soto game?

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A-Ram Walkoff Game (2007)

Rich Hill gave up 5 in the first.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ARAM walkoff

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't tell Worf.

he has already booked it as a 5-0 loss

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like to call it

June 29, 2007…the day everything changed.

Rich Hill was horrible that day and got down 5-0 early. Cubs chipped away and were down 5-3 going into the 9th. After a run off of Cordero, Aramis Ramirez jacked a hanging slider for the walkoff 6-5 win.

That game got the Cubs back in it in 2007.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 4, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God for Derrek Lee

I spit on those who wish to get rid of him! PTOOEY!

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't pray for rain

they’re gonna play. Too many delayed games as it is. We’ll get back in this.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's no room

left in the schedule, and it’s the first freakin’ inning. Can we at least get to the third before we decide it’s a loss?

Cripes.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we've got about a 1/10 shot.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, the cubs are going to need to be patient.

the easiest way to get back into this game is to walk a ton.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

clown?

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot would lead the league.............

in errors if it wasn’t for Lee

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well lets see if

this lineup can do anything

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Typical

That the first game televised in awhile and they give up 5 in the 1st.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lets see what big fukudome can do in the 1 hole

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome leading off and Soriano back in the order

awesome

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How long untill

McGeHee falls off?

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hes clearly not

a .300 #5 hitter. Although I dont think Jake Fox is either

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome to the plate!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

High fly ball

deep right center. Hart makes the catch 10 feet shy of the track. One out.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*problem

Boy oh boy oh boy

by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he has a high obp...

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome

It’s crazy he has a .380 OBP and a sub-.260 average.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Its called taking pitches

and drawing walks, something Soriano doesnt do.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riot to the plate.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Broken bat

grounder to third. Two outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With so few pitchers on the market

you have to figure Harden could fetch a decent return, even with his struggles. I bet someone would overpay for him. Marshall can fill in in the rotation adequately.

by cubsforever on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

better off keeping him

and hope he can figure it out

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh look

At least it’s sunny when Bradley drops the ball!

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee

deep fly ball to hart, HART DROPS THE BALL! E-9, Lee safe at second.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

Hart dropped!

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HE DROPPED THE BALL!

bwahahahaha!

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart tries to do his best

Milton Bradley impression there

by bheidge on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee should be on 3rd

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What I thought too.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I'm going to the driving range to beat up some little white balls.

You guys just make sure the Cubs are back in it when I get back

Boy oh boy oh boy

by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

good time for a two out rally

by ccav23 on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To Corey Hart

Are you Milton Bradley in disguise?

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wear my sunglasses at night Corey Hart with the error

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fitting

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

big buster bradley

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley to the plate.

he walks on four straight pitches. Fox to the plate.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitching around MB

to get to Fox. Make him pay Jake

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley walks...

OK, more RBIs for Fox then…

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

big jake fox

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk Fox for a Six-Hole Sori AB

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Out of Town Scoreboard

STL 1
CIN 1
END 1st

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Soriano

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeez Lee!

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh...

too bad he couldn’t get at least one in.

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

please do something fonzie

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lined to left

base hit! Lee stops at third.

Soriano to the plate!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Foxy!

Boy oh boy oh boy

by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is why Soriano should be batting this low

Possibility of his 1st inning HR being huge

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go...

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well maybe if Lee

was PAYING ATTENTION

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad baserunning by Lee

did he not understand there are two out?

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If he was hustling

he makes it pretty easy at home.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it was an alright decision

He understands you don’t wanna make a third out at home, esp when you can have the bases juiced with sori coming up

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Terrible decision

cause Sori was up next.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was Lee doing there

with 2 outs? He has to run on anything. Not sure if he could have scored but that didn’t look so good…

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee.............

watch your coach please

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee

Had absolutely no intent to try and score. He dogged it the entire time. He dogged it out the box on the error as well. Had he even tried running halfheartedly out of the box, he would have been standing at third.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dribbled to third

McGheehee charges, and makes the throw. 3 LOB. 5-0 Suds.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great

Just great

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ofcourse

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The best Soriano ABs

are the ones where he’s watching from the bench

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When

was Soriano’s last good at bat? How long has it been seen we have really seen hit some balls with authority?

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by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

Is worthless…he is awful

by Cubz24 on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's never complained

that he’s more comforatble in the leadoff spot.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Read the article espn did about him…he’s stand up about it

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he can't take it

then needs to not be playing!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they should be, he sucks!!!!!!

by Cubz24 on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm wondering if he didn't pull up a bit lame there

why else was he only on 2nd on the error, and standing at third on an obvious two out hit

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be

but didnt look like it though. Really tough inning there.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's called non-hustle

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee really should have scored there

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

continues to steal from the team.

by ElHijoDelRonSanto on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Should have had

one there. Bad baserunning and bad at-bat by Sori.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso Soriano

there’s just no where to hide that complete garbage in a lineup

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

#9 spot

with Zambrano pitching?

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clause in his contract

If he gets below the Mendoza his contract is cut in half.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to cut Derrek some slack

because he practically won the first game by himself. Sori gets none, however.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

plus…….that piece of shit in the 6 hole needs to do something

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't buy that

If it’s fundamental baseball, there’s no excuses.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Lee wouldn't make excuses for himself

but it’s hard for me to be upset with him over that.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not helping sori case to stay in the lineup or on the team.....

that has to be one of the worst contacts ever signed

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by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, he's given us to pretty solid years.

they might not be superstar years or quite worth the money, but still he’s been pretty good. for the last two months or so, he’s completely vanished.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mr problem with him is

that he has performed under his contract during those 2 halfway decent seasons……..he’s abysmal this year and what in the hell happens over the next 5?

IMO……3 years from now he is completely out of baseball

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

was exactly the kind of player Cubs fans were screaming for. Without him, we don’t contend in 2007 or 2008.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's worse

Paying Soriano to suck and lose games?
Paying Soriano to sit on a bench and potentially win games?

The money argument gets old after a while.

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That makes sense in theory

but when you’re trying to win ballgames, keep above .500, knock a division rival down a peg, and advance closer to first place, you manage to win, not placate your superstars.

Soriano gets his money regardless, and I have no doubt he’ll eventually help us win games again with his bat. But he has been really really bad as of late, the team did great with Fuld leading off, Fuld’s a far superior defender, and was getting on base.

It’s a no-brainer, Fuld should be in the starting lineup today. Period.

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

except

benching Soriano doesn’t help him hit, if, in fact, he is healthy.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can make that argument

You can also make the argument that his knee is still bothering him.

Or the argument that letting him play when he’s in this prolonged of a slump may hurt his mental state more than giving him a few days off to sit on the bench and clear his head. I’m not sure what the answer is…but in the mean time, I’d rather be winning.

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as I've said before

I have to believe that he’s healthy, or Lou wouldn’t be playing him.

He had a few days off to sit the bench. He has to play to hit.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disagree

Lou was playing him after the reports came out of his knee hurting, we could see him limping while rounding bases and in the field. So that debunks—for me—the thought of Lout not playing him if he had some nagging injury, however mild it might be.

He sat for two days, came back, looked poor, and is playing again. Maybe it’s not enough time on the bench, or something to that effect. Either way, losing isn’t going to help team morale, or his morale, unless he’s a selfish player. By all accounts, he’s not selfish.

It won’t happen; I’d just prefer Lou to have played the “hot hand” in Fuld.

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does it really matter you can pretty much find anyone in the league

to play lf and bat .225. and play marginal left field

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by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

Which is why I’d rather get a look at one of our better ML-ready OF prospects…especially when he was doing his job

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell

flies out to Dome. Hardy to the plate.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well its gonna be one of those games

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't wait for Drew to spin another Soriano failure

He loves Soriano. That’s what happens when a guy is going bad – the big AB just find you. If I were Hendry and Pinella I think its time to cut losses with Harden and stick Marshall in his spot. It’s basically the all star break and Harden’s ERA is over 5. That won’t cut it.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

coming from the guy...

…that said “game over” in the 6th inning y’day.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dood.

there’s nothing to spin. He’s not hitting well now. He’s not going to get any better by sitting.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but could get worse playing

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hardy

HR to left. 6-0.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+6

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damnit

how many more runs before lou pulls harden?

by JFCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is exactly like

Hardens game against the Indians..

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is exactly like a lot of Harden's games

Of course the game was sunk when Pinella trotted out that ridiculous lineup.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden has lost it this year

Time to get him out of rotation and put in someone that can actually not destroy our bullpen every time. Calling Sean Marshall.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugly.

what’s the deal with harden, injured?

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Healthy,

unfortunately

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun

grounds out to Lee. two outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

o boy

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's what'll happen

They’ll throw Patten… then he’ll get “hurt” and have to go on the DL for two months, thus solving one of the major problems with the roster.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pattons aproblem?

maybe……..but isn’t having a bum in LF for 5………..countem……..5 more years a HUGE long term roster problem??

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, well...

… nothing can be done about that now. The Cubs are stuck with him and need to make the best of it.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patton...

last 9 innings, 2 earned runs. Yeah, he’s the problem.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A problem

not THE problem

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Send down Kevin Hart, problem solved

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder grounds out.

three outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whew!
Only ONE run that inning

by JFCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was so nice of Harden to provide the fireworks for todays game.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question

Do you burn out the bullpen, or let Harden just take one for the team regardless of score?

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's already a blowout.

you let him pitch.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless

the Cubs start scoring runs

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden is almost at 50 pitches

At that rate, he’ll get pulled in the 4th as it is, so this one is on the bullpen no matter what.

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's sad is that there is nothing particularly impressive about the Brewers

Other than Fielder. The Cardinals are far more formidable. Losing this division to the Brewers would be a joke

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

by cardinals you mean pujols and 24 other guys right

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best pitching coach as well

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cardinals are good

but the brewers have some impressive individuals – fielder, braun, gallardo and good complementary offensive players. and their bullpen, for once, doesn’t suck

by cubsforever on Jul 4, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoffman?

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i disagree.

the brewers’ lineup is much better than the cardinals. this might be the best lineup in the league. the cardinals have pujols, rasmus, and then a bunch of mediocre players. cards have a better staff, but it seems really rickety as well.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

best lineup in the league?

Counsell, McGahee, Cameron, Kendall. Are you for real. The lineup is terrible

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know

I was thinking about this the other day. Let’s say you combined the Cards and the Brewers into one team. We’ll call them the “St. Louis Suds”. You’d pretty much have the perfect team. Consider:

OF: Braun, Cameron, Colby Rasums
3B: Pujols (he has to move, and I think he’s more athletic than Fielder)
SS: Hardy
2B: Schumaker
1B: Fielder
C: Molina

SP: Gallardo, Carpenter, Lohse, Wainwright, Bush
RP: Hoffman, Franklin, Motte, Coffee….

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that doesn't even touch on the bench you'd have

w/ Ludwick, Ankiel, McGehee, Counsell, Gamel…

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good news about bottom of 2nd:

Soriano bats 9th

Let’s score some runs!!

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by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

flies out to center.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just getting under them

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game is not over yet

need to chip away soon though. Lots of balls to the warning track.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pinch hitter for harden?

Careful Son, They will break your heart. And then stomp on it. But I will be a Cubs fans until I die. Its your fault Harry!!!

by deployedcubfan on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think so

guy n base. Hitting Looper fairly hard.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fonty

lines one to center for a single. One out. Harden bats.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Warning track power today

Just one of those days. It’s a shame when the pitcher doesn’t give you a chance to start with. Yes, you can come back. But it’s tough.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden reaches on the bunt

GO DOME

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden

makes a good bunt. McGeehee’s throw is NOT IN TIME! Fonty and Harden both safe.

Macha comes out to argue the call, but it doesn’t matter.

Dome to the plate.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hustle

by Harden. Some of the other players on the squad should take note.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we don't like it from Z?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

…you could hurt yourself hustling, y’know.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

pitchers aren’t supposed to run. They have a guy with a bicycle cart to take em out to the mound.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably out, but close.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome

lines one to center. Bases are clogged again!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dome singles to center

come on riot dont swing for the fences

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is when Theriot started seeing his batting average drop. I’ll take a single for 2 RBI. Let the big bats drive in the runs.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

He listened to you, he swung for a 6-4-3. At least if he swung for the fences and got to the warning track it’d be 6-1 with two outs.

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Station to station baseball...

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riot

to the plate, and takes a strike.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This game has a potential 14-12 vibe about it... if the Cubs can take advantage.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One thing about it

Looper is throwing a lot of pitches

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Grounder to short

GIDP. Three outs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

another rally killed ffs

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we can't score from second a base hit?

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no because we wouldn't want to "risk"

scoring a run. When we can have utter fail

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because our 3rd base coach is a moron!!

We should have 2 runs by now if he had the guys running.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call by Quade

I think Cameron nails him. He charged the ball and has a good arm. Plus, you don’t expect your #2 hitter to hit into a DP do you? Gee, thanks Riot!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Lee shoulda score in the 1st.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was on Lee

Quade was trying to wave him in

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take that chance everytime

If Lee’s hustling he’s at third by the time Cameron gets the ball….very unlikely he gets him at home.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

6 LOB in two innings???

by JFCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5. DP

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

Both innings ended when a batter came up with bases loaded. But yeah, 5 LOB because of the DP.

by ChipSet on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

5 lob in two.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looper

not exactly setting the world on fire today, either. I’m not conceding this game just yet.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 men on base in two innings--nothing to show for it :-(

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's why you take a chance and send him

Cause the Cubs RISP suck donkey balls.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

I don’t that crap we’re have to wait for the big inning. No, they have to chip away at a huge lead.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"buy that crap"

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 LOB

the DP erases one of them. Small consolation though…

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

we fucking suck

Ramlee Zamfukusoridero

by hiphopgamer26 on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is the worst song ever written.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

over under on runs this inning is 2.5

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good luck guys

I’m not wasting my time watching this atrocity any more – different day, same song. The last two pitchers yesterday and today for the Brewers are horrible and we’ve got 2 runs in 12 innings. Absolutely pathetic. Quade should be fired for that hold, he knows this team can’t hit for crap with RISP

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

didn't we win yesterday?

bye now.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew

We scored 2 runs yesterday. Get a clue and read my post.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read your post.

we WON THE FREAKIN’ GAME.

Get over yourself.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he sent lee and fontenot youd be whining that he did send him

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll miss your ray of sunshine...

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

right carmen

so many positive comments from everyone on this thread

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You stick out....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like a stream of gold

when all around is dark.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McGeehee

lines one to the wall. Bradley jumps against the wall and misses. McGeehee triples.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why they booing?

that was a great effort, F u fans

Ramlee Zamfukusoridero

by hiphopgamer26 on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Think they might not booing the team in general?

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I think that booing was more for the blasts Harden is giving up than Bradley’s play

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure they're not saying

Boo-urns???

Drive, Monkey Drive!

by VegasCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

Boo Soriano. Do not boo Bradley

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OF course not

Bradley only makes $30 Million over three years and hasn’t produce anything worth that salary.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that one you can boo

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the wind just not freaking blowing out

When WE’RE up???

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boo THAT man

FUUU

Ramlee Zamfukusoridero

by hiphopgamer26 on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SDKJLFJKLSDFJKLSDFJKLJKLSDFJKLSDJKL

PLEASE FRIGGEN SIT SORIANO FOR A WEEK

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sit him??

his death is the best way out of that horrible contract…..sorry to say it but thr truth hurts

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovely.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best LF in the national league right there....

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron

lines one towards left, against the wall, over Soriano’s head. Cameron doubles, McGeehee scores. 7-0.

Let’s be clear, guys. Harden is the one giving up these hits and HRs.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano screwed that one up, drew

Your case for him is a lot stronger if you admit reality once in a while

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

actually

I don’t know if it was catchable or not. Was it? It’s still Harden giving up the hits.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God damn Harden

for not striking everyone out and forcing his outfielders to MAKE A PLAY!

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to catch balls flying out to the bleachers

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which saves

1 run of 7. Just saying.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he had read the ball correctly

and gone back instead of coming in I think he catches it.

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

then, like I said, that’s 1 on Soriano.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course it

was catchable. He missed it by a foot, but was tripping over his feet and misjudging it the whole way. 95% of left fielders get that one (Sori and Manny being the exceptions)

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't watch

many games on TV. I’m asking because I don’t know.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No wonder

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no wonder WHAT?

he misplayed the ball. I recognize that. He’s playing like crap know. I recognize that too. But we NEED HIM to PLAY so that he can GET BETTER.

Cripes.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that you have no clue how bad he is

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ridiculous.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seeing is BELIEVING

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've seen soriano play enough

to know that he’s a good left-fielder, and when he’s on, he can carry this team. No one is suggesting that he’s playing to potential.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is absolutely horrible

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even think Drew can defend him any longer

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok.

then Soriano screwed up. that’s 1 run on him. the other six?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he had an RBI chance and failed.

it could be 5-2 right now if he had caught that ball and successfully driven in those two runners

by cubsforever on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does he get any credit

for leaving the bases loaded?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

put that total fail

on Riot too, then.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm fine with that

except that Riot hasn’t been failing at near the pace Soriano has

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our corner OFers are a joke

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patton up in the pen

Harden coming out.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And we would have caught that one too

The corner outfield D is brutal this inning.

by ChipSet on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We = he

as in Sam Fuld.

by ChipSet on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano sucks so bad it's rediculous!

He looked like an amateur softball player in left.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has to be Harden's worse outing as a Cub...

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well lets go for the series win tomorrow!

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley

made a nice attempt on a ball at the wall. He didn’t come up with it, but it would have been a highlight reel catch if he did. Soriano just looked ridiculous.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano will

out of baseball in 2-3 years

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope and pray that is true

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dream on

Nobody will ever eat that contract with 3-4 years left on it by then.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not even at the halfway point on his contract.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hw will become SO bad

that he will be DFA’s at some point and the Cubs will pay him to sit in the Dominican republic and laugh all the way to the bank

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ridiculous.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because it's a lot of money.

miles will be out of baseball in short order; soriano will be what we call an albatross.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

An albatross with an elephant on its back

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah right,

he’ll be killing us long after that.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs are spitting on the flag!

by playing this way on July 4

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what we get for starting a Canadian today...

Harden should have started on July 1, Canada day. Today’s starter obviously should have been all-American boy Ted Lilly.

Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!

by Ross on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his defense makes up for...

check that.

can you imagine how the crowd will greet Fonzi next time up? the man is in a total funk.

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew, you seem awfully quiet about Soriano

You’ve done nothing but sunshine pump his arse for a month.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's blaming Harden

obviously, it’s the pitchers fault that Soriano can’t bunny-hop on every catch

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thought you were leaving?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

you were leaving?

Soriano missed the play. I’ve said it three or four times now. that’s ONE run. Harden gave up HOME RUNS. You gonna blame Soriano for not catching a ball up in the bleachers?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you either don't understand, or refuse to admit

that the anger is at the PATTERN of suckitude that is Soriano. People are obviously mad at Harden, but Soriano is an absolute mess right now. Just freaking admit it.

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've said

several times he’s not playing to potential.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bottom Line

Today was a chance to really make a statement and set up a potential sweep.

The team is playing to form. .500.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, we're just about done.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron

out at third on a ball hit in front of him.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dumb play

by Cameron. Never go to third on a ball hit like that.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because you can have an 8-run lead.

Watching enough games at Wrigley, no lead is safe. Never take your foot off the gas.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

we can still take 3 out of 4. And Soriano has looked ridiculous enough that maybe he’ll sit for another couple days or go on a short DL stint.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Over? Nothing is over until we decide it is.

Was it over when the Germans bombed Rich Harden?

by ChipSet on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

some heads up defense + bone head running = moJo changing

I’m looking for anything

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Looper continues to look shaky

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runner goes

tapper back to the mound. Two outs, Hart safe at second.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Grounder up the middle

three outs. 7-0 Suds, 1 LOB.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Patton and Theriot pick up the pieces

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Why do I have to be in Wisconsin while watching this? I feel dirty.

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we continue to afford running

Rich Harden out there?

How is it that a guy who has dominated when healthy suddenly comes to us and it takes less than 20 starts fo him to suck thoroughly and completly.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cause the Cubs are truly cursed

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it's lame but no other explanation

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden

has to be out there……this team has way more problems than him

by plenz on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's like 24...right?

I wouldn’t call him a veteran

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ask milton bradley.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will say this,

if harden continues to suck this bad, his free agent price has to go way down. i wonder if we sign him.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

going back to last inning (bottom 2nd) I'd really like to see a squeeze

and/or double steal attempt once in a while, in such games, just to make opposing teams
guess once in a while and besides it couldnt turn out much worse than it does now w/RISP, could it?

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's hope the first three guys get on again so Fonzi can

come up with the bases loaded again.

even before his slump he had horrible production in that situation in his career

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you dont mess with the general

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe it was meant to get Patton a win on July 4th

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's strand 3 more!

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Erik Estrada...

going to try to sell us all timeshares on Monday night?

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I believe it is swampland zoned for timeshares

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain?????????

Oh please. How about a monsoon? The game is not official yet.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee

cracks a base-hit to center. Leadoff single.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a key inning

Looper can be hit…If the team can put up 2+ in this inning, I’ll be confident that they have a chance. If not, not so much

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lead off single

we are hitting Looper just cant get the job done…again.

by Ryanocm1 on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There are no outs.

What do you mean “again”?

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

three more singles and we score

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Provided no one hits into a double play first.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MB

must have heard me

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

drives one

HOME RUN MILTON BRADLEY! CLUTCH HITTING RIGHT THERE, BABY!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GAMEBOARD!

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Bradley!

It’s only been like two months.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously??

Cheer him…he just hit a hr…

Gomer

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark

by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gomer?

I did, but until his numbers reach a decent level, he’s glutton for punishment.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel sorry for the guy...

He’s actually trying…he wants to do good

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by preachermancubsfan on Jul 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like him too

but he needs to continue to do what he just did and not worry about what’s out of his control. I.e. umps, fans, etc.

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOO from the left side!

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MB!!!!!

HR!!!!

As a lefty no less…

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only took bradley a month and then some for a home run

woooo

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That Soriano guy

has been sitting on 14hrs for god knows how long hah

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by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

closing in on 20 RBIs!

I predict he will do it by the end of

a) this series
b) this homestand
c) this month
d) this season

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 4, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn't call that clutch

I’d call it, “ABOUT TIME”

Drive, Monkey Drive!

by VegasCubFan on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crushed that one....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fox

to the plate. pops it up left side, Fielder can’t make the play.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

foul ball

by the way. :D

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley

is the best player on the Cubs. Keep him in the cleanup spot

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

except that the get rid of MB posts

are based on two+ months of bad baseball, while you’re basing yours on one at-bat

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually

I am basing mine on his whole career. My sample size is bigger than yours.

by LT on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MB to his doubters:

Suck on that!

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Less than 20 RBIs on July 4th

suck on that!

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll check back in at season's end for his totals.

In the meantime, he just plated two runs and you’re complaining about him. At least he’s not an automatic out like our LF.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jul 4, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I’m just poking a little fun at him. We’re allowed to do that as fans, right?

"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer

by propheteer on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now if Soriano can get one everything will be sunshine and puppies

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one homerun won't change my opinion

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jul 4, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, of course not.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would it?

you are one of the guys who screams “small sample size” more than anyone else.

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so reaching on an error won't do it?

That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
-Lil Wayne "Mr. Postman"

by shake n bake on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRADLEY BRAD

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cut him some slack

He just got back from the hotdog eating contest on Coney Island

by Danwood on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

That’s some progress

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fox

bounces it to short. One out.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

to the plate.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need to put at least 1 more on the board

not gonna happen that way. fox out 6-3

by Ryjo on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was

Traded for two jugs and a stack of cups. Tsk tsk. I think they could have gotten more. Maybe a cooler?

by hmlee on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat noted after 1st inning that the "good thing"

About being down so much early, is that you have lots of time to get back in the game. :P

by CubfaninRaleigh(869milestoWrigley) on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

grounds to third. The throw is high off the glove of Fielder! Soriano is safe!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

soriano grounds to 3rd but fielder cant make the catch

wells4roty

by jesus christos on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh darn..

McGehee made an error…

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

McGeeeeeehheeeee with another error

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by carmen_fanzone on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Soto

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder

really makes you appreciate Derek Lee at first. Rule #1 for a firstbasemen, catch the ball.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)

by cubfred on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why was theriot in

with first base open?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

question about patton

why are the cubs sacrificing so much to keep this guy? not being snarky, i just don’t know. is he such a good prospect that they will essentially play with a 24 man roster all eyar in win-now mode just to keep him.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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