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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