At least, that's what the Cubs are hoping after a poor 4-6 road trip left them three games out of both the division and wild card leads. The Cubs are 33-19 at home, the NL's second-best home winning percentage (behind only the Giants). But more importantly, they are 9-2 in their last 11 home games, dating back to the July 11 win over the Cardinals.
They are up against a tough Phillies team that has the best road record (32-19) in baseball. However, the Phillies went 3-4 on their last road trip and just got swept by the Marlins at home. I think all of this shows that you can't judge what's going on in the 2009 season by any past measures. It's been a very strange year; teams (Blue Jays) got off to great starts and flopped; teams got off to horrible starts (Rockies) and then went on tears. The Dodgers led the NL West by as many as 9 games; that lead is in some jeopardy. The Red Sox once led the AL East by 5 games; now they trail by 5.5.
The Cubs have 52 games remaining and it appears it will take 90 wins (approximately) to take the NL Central. Can the Cubs go 32-20? They'll have to get healthy, stay healthy and start actually hitting with runners on base to do so. There's more, too -- team leadership, something Paul Sullivan touches on in his article today:
Flash back to [Koyie] Hill's postgame assessment of the Cubs' lackluster 4-0 loss to the Reds Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. After saying the Cubs lacked intensity and were "outhustled," Hill was asked how that could possibly happen, considering what's at stake.
"I don't know," he said. "The baseball season is a grind. It's my belief that what we're trying to accomplish, and what every baseball team is trying to accomplish, is bigger than one person and I think everyone has to be accountable for what they bring to the ballpark every day."
I like Koyie Hill, both for his attitude and his performance in Geovany Soto's absence. Frankly, I think he deserves more playing time. We know he's not a hitter, but his handling of the pitching staff has been outstanding. I do not believe it is strictly a coincidence that the Cubs are 28-18 in games Hill has been the starting catcher.
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J.A. Happ, whose given names are "James Anthony" and who played his college ball at Northwestern, is the Phillies' version of Randy Wells -- only a bit better; he may be the leading candidate for NL Rookie of the Year right now. He has never faced the Cubs; Aaron Miles went 0-for-3 against him last year when Miles was with the Cardinals (what a surprise, right?).
Rich Harden has started three times in his career vs. the Phillies, twice last year and on July 21 in Philadelphia, where he had a fine start (1 ER in 7 IP) but the Cubs lost in extra innings. His career ERA vs. Philly is 0.90. Current Phillies are hitting .162 (16-for-99) vs. Rich with only two HR (one by Raul Ibanez, one by Jimmy Rollins). Harden is 2-1, 1.80 in his last five starts with 41 strikeouts and nine walks in 30 innings -- much more like the Harden of 2008. We need that to continue.
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Lets start this series out the right way!!
cubbiepride - August 11, 2009
I hope Harden
can manage to be decent opposed to the “ugh, awful” he’s been lately.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Doesn't it seem ironic that we're counting on him to pitch with so many starters injured?
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Like 10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife
Did Alanis not realize she could go to any Taco Bell and pick up a spork?
Worf - August 11, 2009
That song kills me
I’m stuck playing it on a regular basis at my radio job…all her examples of irony…aren’t really examples of irony. Now, is that ironic?
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
Just play that one song she had about
going down on someone in a theater.
Worf - August 11, 2009
You mean this guy...
True story.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
MY EYES! MY EYES!
I’ve got to go and scrub out the inside of my brain.
Worf - August 11, 2009
The worst part about it is...
…she admitted to it. Okay so doing it is bad, but then claiming it! Yikes.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
Owow
I forgot all about that.
adam316 - August 11, 2009
Ugh
Sometimes I really wish I could “unthink” things.
EVIL!
Allie - August 11, 2009
What... you were imagining his orgasm face?
Oh, you weren’t? Sorry.
Worf - August 11, 2009
Sometimes
I really hate you.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Sorry Allie but that was really funny
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Oh I laughed
Worf usually makes me laugh… but I still hate him sometimes. LOL
Allie - August 11, 2009
I do also sometimes (Don't we all?)
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I have that effect on women
Worf - August 11, 2009
Cal would like
to have a word with you
socalbob - August 11, 2009
You ARE evil for that Worf...
That’s sure a mixed story. Unusual and oddly fascinating yet very gross all at the same time.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
I read the story about him admitting it in the press
He said that he called her after the story broke the song was about his former relationship, and this was a quote…"After then calling Morissette to ask what he should say to the press, the former lovers met for a day to work things out.
He said to the media about reports the song was about his former relationship, After then calling Morissette to ask what he should say to the press, the former lovers met for a day to work things out.
“And it was beautiful,” Coulier added. "It was one of those things where it was kind of like, ’We’re good’."
Uh huh, I’m sure she feels EXACTLY the same way. Beautiful…what an idiot.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
How exactly did we spend this much time on Dave Coulier?!?!
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Blame Allie
She’s the one who can’t get him out of her head.
Worf - August 11, 2009
Do you really want to have yet another conversation
on why the Cubs have sucked lately?
Cuz we can do that… or we can make fun of Alanis for screwing Uncle Joey.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Speaking of head...
…have you heard the story about Dave Coulier and Alanis Moorissette?
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
FTW!!!!!
heine41 - August 11, 2009
Is there anyone from that show
that didn’t end up pathic or a slimeball?
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Brian Wilson
heine41 - August 11, 2009
Say what?!
The last time he was awful was on July 4th. He’s been pretty good lately.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
I wasn't talking about his performance...
But rather about how so many people were worried Harden was injury prone. Seems ironic that he’s one of the few left pitching “healthy” now.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
They pack him styrofoam peanuts after every start
to protect him! LOL
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
Hey BigJohn
long time no hear from you. See you at a spring training game next year.
mrcubsfan - August 11, 2009
Great, I will be out there!
Hope you are well.
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
Reply fail goes to you.
I was replying to Allie, not you.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Doh! maybe the errors on the team are contagious to me...my bad...
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
No problem.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Maybe "awful" was a little strong
but I’d like Rich to be more effective. 6IP, 2ER, 4 H, 4BB, 9 K is alright… but he could be better.
And I’m not a huge Harden fan so maybe thats part of it…
Allie - August 11, 2009
Just alright?
Ouch. That’s putting him at a 3.00 ERA. I’d say that’s pretty darn good.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
4 BB!
4!
when you’re on a strict pitch count… get some outs. he drives me insane.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Point taken...
…but if Rich Harden can finish out 6 innings and give up only 2 runs, then the walks don’t really matter.
But I know what you’re saying.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
it means he had a good quality outing
but that doesn’t mean i have to like it.
i just wish he’d pitch to contact more and make it easier on himself instead of relying on his stuff.
Allie - August 11, 2009
my worry is the innings
I hope he can go 6 or 7 innings tonight and give the bullpen a little rest….. b/c w/ spellcheck pitching tomorrow night. I have a feeling we will need the bullpen
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I'll take that
compared to almost everyone else who has pitched the last 5 days.
ak123 - August 11, 2009
Lately? You mean where he's given up 4 runs over his last six starts?
He was Ugh, Awful for a stretch, but lately he’s been very good. His last two starts, he was the victim of bad offense
Illicat - August 11, 2009
I too like Koyie Hill, but with the difficulty of getting hits I doubt he's going to be in the lineup
Soto coming back from his injury may get a rest…but probably after this series. Let’s hope Harden can pitch well again…the Cubs sure need a pitcher to stand up and be a stopper right now. With a number of zero innings hopefully the offense can relax and score with runners on for once.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
+1
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Lets put that road trip behind us and get a W tonight!
JB 23 - August 11, 2009
A win tonight would mean a lot to this team.
Anyone know the correct way to pronounce Haap’s first name. Is it J.A. or is it Jay? I’ve heard people in the media say it both ways…
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Amen to that...
From the sound of it the trainer would benefit from it too, Lou said today HE almost pulled a hammy coming out of the dugout. A few wins would go a long way to letting Rami and the rest of the MASH unit we call the Cubs heal.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Double Amen
we need a win.
That’s poetry too.
mrcubsfan - August 11, 2009
Hmm...You're a poet and you know it?
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
After I re-read it I guess I am..
mrcubsfan - August 11, 2009
If we can win this series...
…we have the Dodgers on the road, mixed in with a bunch of beatable teams. Pittsburgh, San Diego, Washington, NYM (x2), Houston, Pittsburgh, Cincy…then Milwaukee.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Yeah I sure noticed that
If we can stay in the hunt things will get a lot easier for awhile. The timing of these injuries is bad, but if we can stick it out better days sure can be coming.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
It's spelled "J.A." but pronounced "Jay"
The pride of St. Bede Academy in Peru, Ill. But I can’t cheer for him tonight. :)
Not Bruce Froemming - August 11, 2009
I shoulda figured the ESPN guys were wrong. Thanks.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
nah
pride of Northwestern Unviersity. Isn’t Peru south of the border?
socalbob - August 11, 2009
Illinios has a Peru too?
Interesting.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Of course
It’s right next to LaSalle, just north of Oglesby, just east of Spring Valley and just south of Mendota. :)
Not Bruce Froemming - August 11, 2009
Cool
Indiana has one too… Grissom AFB.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Yep
Played golf in Peru, Ind., a number of years ago. Really nice course.
Not Bruce Froemming - August 11, 2009
I get on Soto's case a lot
But the starting staff did pretty good with him behind the plate too.
However, I do see the idea that a catcher should be a team leader. Soto is too young and so far, too immature for that.
But what the hell, this team has won with Michael Barrett behind the plate.
Worf - August 11, 2009
Caption for DLee photo ...
D Lee speaking for the team: “We couldn’t find a towel.”
jhj - August 11, 2009
this is the most critical series of the year;
a real guage of our playoff-worthiness.
LGC!
brian custer - August 11, 2009
or gauge
brian custer - August 11, 2009
Or if you work in an industrial settting
gage.
FWIW, I HATE it when it’s spelled g-a-g-e!
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
ga-gee?
drewishdrewid - August 11, 2009
Need to add "so far"
If we pass this test, there will be others.
madcow256 - August 11, 2009
Caption:
Hey Miles! Run this back to the dugout for me!
Worf - August 11, 2009
Good Idea!
Demote Miles to bat boy!
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
Make that on the Iowa Cubs
That way no one is tempted to use him again!
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Lou would still find a way to use him in a game
Just say no to Aaron’s
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Perhaps the Aaron Heilman Sucks Fan Club
Should be shortened to just Aaron Sucks…seeing him in the lineup makes me ill.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
yep there already is one :) It's a just say no to Aaron's (credit NIJ w/ the idea)
It is open to anyone who wants to join
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
The Aaron Heilman Sucks Fanclub approves of this here message
chilango2 - August 11, 2009
Even better!
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
UGH...I wish I could go home again....I just had the WORST MONDAY OF MY LIFE.
Hard Drive Crash? Check.
Food poisoning? Check.
Cub Lose? Check.
Parent’s call to tell me they’re selling their house because they just got divorced? Check.
I need a Cub win really, really bad right now.
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
If you are for once being serious........... I'm sorry to hear that
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
dead serious this time.
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
OK...
You’re back up now… so yay
Feel better… don’t neglect the bathroom time
Cubs will win tonight
Dude… I’m sorry.
Worf - August 11, 2009
Sorry to hear that SWL.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Shitty man
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
Hope things get better for you soon
tootle - August 11, 2009
omg that is a lot of shit
All that in the last 24 hours.
gives SWL a cyber hug
Last spring when my life sucked…. the Cubs were there to help me out and take my mind off things.
Maybe this series they will do that for you :)
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Have a Care Bear!
Worf - August 11, 2009
Thanks man. Right back at'cha Worf!
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
I forgot to mention that my wife and kids are out of town for the week visiting her sister in Las Vegas...
so at least I get to cuss, puke and cry alone.
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
Well it'll get better....
b/c right now it’d be hard for it to get worse.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Pedialyte is great for when you are getting dehydrated....
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
are ya saying he acts childish?
coz anything that replaces needed salts works, even powerade, gatorade
tootle - August 11, 2009
I've had the stomach flu many many times
(thankfully not in the last two years)
but I found Pedialite works the best hands down out of all of them.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Pedialyte is the stuff
It’s really, really good at rehydrating and making sure you’re not, um, yeah.
Craig in South Bend - August 11, 2009
being a parent.... can't argue with ya there
but the main reason that doctors tell parents to give their children pedialyte instead of the others is the high sugar content in the others. For adults, not so much.
tootle - August 11, 2009
ok we can agree to disagree on whats best.
Im not a doctor nor do I play one on tv. Just my experience
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Man, I'm sorry to hear that
If this were an office, I’d send a card around for you.
I can still do that at my actual office here, but people would wonder who santoswoodenlegs is.
Craig in South Bend - August 11, 2009
Do it anyway....and please use this picture on the front of the sympathy card.
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
Bwahahahaha
I like the juxtaposition in that.
Craig in South Bend - August 11, 2009
Well I lost my job and word of Maddux's retirement happened on the same day
Hard to imagine a worse one for me.
Not to be personal but I assume your parents told you they got divorced before now cause that would be freaky otherwise.
Doggie Stalker - August 11, 2009
nope...had no idea. They signed the final papers June 30th and all the stuff in their house if already packed.
Blindsided.
santoswoodenlegs - August 11, 2009
OMG
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Holy shit.
Craig in South Bend - August 11, 2009
wow
that really sucks. i’m so sorry.
Allie - August 11, 2009
Damn, sorry.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
You know if someone tried to sell your story
for a bad Adam Sandler film it would be immediately rejected as being WAY too unrealistic for audiences that watched
HAPPY GILMORE or THE WATERBOY
Doggie Stalker - August 11, 2009
besides i dont see a way they can fit drew berrymore in the film
jesus christos - August 11, 2009
she could maybe be neighbor
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
that sucks
Sorry man.
Zy Toro Young - August 11, 2009 via mobile
sorry man
lexmarklover - August 11, 2009
Wow... that makes my unpaid parking ticket
and subsequent doubling of the fine a little easier.
Sorry, dude.
Worf - August 11, 2009
Sorry to hear that
BigJohnAZ - August 11, 2009
my parents were married 30 years
and decided to get divorced; what a mess
brian custer - August 11, 2009
yuck
now thats a crappy monday. :-(
hope things pick up, buddy!
Allie - August 11, 2009
I'm so
sorry Chad. Hope the Cubs win for you tonight.
sue369 - August 11, 2009
This too shall pass dear friend
I hope you find solace and you know how to reach me if there’s anything I can do for you.
chilango2 - August 11, 2009
Wow
Sorry to hear about all that. Hang in there….
LT - August 11, 2009
That sucks my friend. Hang in there.
I am predicting an Aaron Miles Grand Slam just for you.
Goodie1969 - August 11, 2009
wow.
that’s a bad monday. Sorry, dood.
drewishdrewid - August 11, 2009
Tonight is Ryne Sandberg Bobblehead day
Check out Ebay. 4 hours before the game some guy has 2 dozen auctions set up.
Fukudometer - August 11, 2009
That Bobblehead is AWESOME.
I’m tempted to work my friend in the Cubs marketing department for one, but I think I’ll save that favor for playoff tickets.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Something is better than Nothing.
keep that in mind…..
Gibbon Jockey - August 11, 2009
I see what you did there...
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
sorry
EBAY LINK HERE
Fukudometer - August 11, 2009
Mine is waiting for me
I offered my tickets ( at face) to someone on BCB who wanted to take his son PROVIDED they got there early enough to get me
the Bobblehead. I got an e mail that it is safe and sound. His son gets the other one.
Doggie Stalker - August 11, 2009
ARam Cortisone shot
Anyone mention this yet?
Link
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
pregame post
tootle - August 11, 2009
My bad
didn’t notice that part. 2-3 more games isn’t bad…if that’s all he misses.
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
I'll sure be interested to hear if they have the results of the MRI tonight during the game.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
LINEUP!!
Theriot – SS
Bradley – RF
Lee – 1B
Fox – 3B
Soto – C
Soriano – LF
Baker – 2B
Fuld – CF
Harden – P
jthack - August 11, 2009
Looks like
a 3-4 run offense tonight. Rich needs to make that enough!
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
Is it sad when I only look for one guy anymore?
I’ll give you a hint, I get happy when he’s not in the lineup.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Soriano?
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
Hoff-Power!!
yeah, yeah…. he’s in Iowa…. just had to say it though
tootle - August 11, 2009
No....
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
NOT in the lineup.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
it's miles,
but i still had to say HOFF-POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tootle - August 11, 2009
haha
Hoff had a good run for a while, but MLB pitching figured him out. Oh well, I always said he earned a shot and to let things shake out from there. I never said he was an everyday player, that was Clutche.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
+1
Jody Jody Davis - August 11, 2009
No Dome?
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Guess Fuld
is better facing lefties than Dome? Either way…looks to me like it’ll be up to the 1-4 guys in the lineup…after that, I have not a lot of faith right now.
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
Yabbut
Dome hitting leadoff was something that was WORKING!
Worf - August 11, 2009
Word.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
he doesn't hit often against lefties
but i still think Dome should be in there for his defense and his patience that sets the tone. Over under 7 guys left on base? I sadly think it’ll be over.
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
that would mean that they got on base though
tootle - August 11, 2009
under
don’t think there’ll be too many guys getting on tonite. cubs don’t do well against guys they’ve never seen. well…lots of teams don’t either…
Gibbon Jockey - August 11, 2009
I would have to agree w/ Jockey
When you are stranding baseball runners in double digit #‘s and play a team that w/ a great defense and someone Cubs haven’t seen. I’ll be happy w/ 3.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I think tonight we'll be able to get on base with some walks...
but i’m very skeptical with soriano, baker, or fuld hitting them in.
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
Lou said on the pregame last night he was resting Dome because he hadn't had a day off in awhile.
So I’m guessing Happ is a Lefty?
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
he had a day off yesterday
Lou is dumb
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
LOL
Blunt…but accurate.
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
and to think up until this year I was a fan of Lou
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I still am a fan of Lou
but he needs to quit playing favorites already. If someone isn’t cutting it, bench them, if they’re hot, then play them. Heilman should have been DFA’d weeks ago. Soriano looks like he’s trying too hard and leaving too many men on base, sit him for a few days. Dome has gotten on base a lot recently, keep him in. How difficult is that?
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
Those are the reason I'm not
His use of the bullpen also gets on my nerves. Plus he seems so tired this year.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I'd sure agree he looks tired this year.
His attitude talking to the media just reinforces that. I think his moves with an injured club could be better, but he’s forced to work with some odd choices for replacements on the regs and hasn’t had much consistency in his pen to count on. I’d sure have used his pen differently in a few games, but I have no confidence doing it differently would have changed it a lot.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
So 2 days in a row?
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Happ is a lefty and that is two days in a row.
Still, with Fuld being a lefty like Dome it has to be a feeling Lou has. Considering that Theriot and Bradley have batted well lately in the 1-2 slots doesn’t seem to be something I’d complain about.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
You'd rather have Fuld in there over Dome?
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
His grittiness does play well in the #8 spot in the order
Jody Jody Davis - August 11, 2009
I'd rather have hits...
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
...preferably with RISP
those’d be awesome.
Allie - August 11, 2009
hits with risp?
is that what kids are calling it these days?
jesus christos - August 11, 2009
if the cubs started scoring runs.....
I’d happily start calling it that (although I’m no kid @ 34)
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Hmm I think it's a toss up batting, with Dome fielding better.
I think that Theriot has done an admirable job leading off with Bradley also in the #2 slot so it’s a little different replacing him in the #8 spot. I’d probably pick Dome, I’m saying it seems even enough that I wouldn’t complain about it. Doing it long term would be a different thing however.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Oddly I can't complain too much about it
considering some of the lineups Lou’s sent out there.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I love Fuld but why two days off for Dome
I would have rested Sori and put Fuld in LF and HAD HIM LEADOFF.
Doggie Stalker - August 11, 2009
no Dome?
gah.
drewishdrewid - August 11, 2009
sadly i won't get to watch the game tonight as it's on comcast
you guys are gonna have to keep me up to date.
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
tomorrow's sharkdown
vs pedro is on espn, i belive
brian custer - August 11, 2009
Gonna buy some rolaids for that one
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
i personally think Pedro will be rusty and we'll hit him pretty good tomorrow...
but it’s all about tonight…we need a win to set the momentum of the series. A blowout would be great.
aznsensation - August 11, 2009
national embarassment
jesus christos - August 11, 2009
that's a little harsh
do you have a crystal ball?
brian custer - August 11, 2009
i guess i just dont have a lot of faith in this years shark
jesus christos - August 11, 2009
have faith
it emits good karma
brian custer - August 11, 2009
I don't either, not until he gets another pitch.
But I have even less faith in Pedro. It could be a high scoring game.
I also look at it like this…who is Shark likely to beat? Pedro, Haap, or Lee? This is his best shot at winning.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
He's not worried about those pitcher's hitting....
…it’s the other 8 guys in that lineup
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
No I wasn't saying the pitcher's hitting was going to beat Shark.
I’d like to see our worst guy go against their worst guy. Our worst guy just might suck less than their worst guy. Make sense?
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
So an 11-10 thriller, gotcha.
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Exactly!
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
what?
no 23-22 affair?
tootle - August 11, 2009
Actually...
….that would be kinda fun to watch.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
only if we won
Allie - August 11, 2009
Lou would run out of pitchers by the 5th inning...
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
good thing miles is back from iowa then
Allie - August 11, 2009
i see a torn rotator cuff in the future....
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Get him on the mound IMMEDIATELY!
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
a thriller game
an one less aaron.
worse things have happened.
Allie - August 11, 2009
now that is a scary picture
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
weebles wobble but they don't fall down...
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Wrong team, but you get the idea...
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
No tapes of game in which Shark has pitched...
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
Not. Gonna. Watch.
Radio only tomorrow for me.
carmen_fanzone - August 11, 2009
i wouldn't miss that one
for the world
brian custer - August 11, 2009
Tonight is a must-win
b/c Shark is starting (even though I think they’ll knock Pedro around) and CLee starts for them on Thursday. We need 2 of 3, minimum, and that starts tonight.
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
ESP - I was just writing the exact same thing
I think tonight is a “must win” game…
DKT - August 11, 2009
We're both
brilliant…that must be it.
Canadian Cubs Fan - August 11, 2009
nooooooo
not another guinness commercial
tootle - August 11, 2009
Clearly
DKT - August 11, 2009
Hows it going everyone?
SWL, sorry to read about your shit-tastic day. Hang in there brother!
heine41 - August 11, 2009
Yo
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Interesting tweet from Ballhawk
It’s gonna be a full house tonite – the bleacher line is all the way down Waveland to the firehouse! Prolly down to Addison on other side
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I've seen a fair number of Phillies fans walking around downtown.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
Let's hope they left the batteries at home!
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
"I do not believe it is strictly a coincidence that the Cubs are 28-18 in games Hill has been the starting catcher"
Mostly a coincidence, Largly a coincidence, By and Large a coincidence?
Yes, yes and yes, but not strictly a coincidence.
Hill hits like a backup catcher but looked really good defesively.
shake n bake - August 11, 2009
Arroyo and Harang cleared waivers.
Yuck.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
harang's star
has certainly dimmed. he was a #1 draft pick in 2001, i believe
brian custer - August 11, 2009
Having Z go down and Rami as well in the series in which Soto returned
To me is a bigger difference than having Soto behind the plate instead of Koyie. I do like his leadership but the injuries seem to me to affect the team more than defense vs. offense of the catcher.
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
The S.S. Cubs be a sinkin' maties
Arrrrrr…
BLou - August 11, 2009
There you are...our resident pessimist.
The Cubs sure gave you a lot of fodder in the last series. I’ve been meaning to ask you BLou, why did you shorten your quote?
Sandberg's evil twin - August 11, 2009
Don't take the bait folks....
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
seriously
shake n bake - August 11, 2009
its true, he does
i see him do it sometimes…
jesus christos - August 11, 2009
I've come to the conclusion
our fine friend isn’t a Cubs fan.
That’s all I’ll say about it. I said it so you don’t have to.
Not Bruce Froemming - August 11, 2009
I was actually saying the same thing last week...
….when people were saying it’s Al. I don’t think he’s a Cubs fan either.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
"He" meaning BLou, not Al, I presume
Personal pronouns can be a pain in the neck. :)
Not Bruce Froemming - August 11, 2009
Grammar police!
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
just as long as it's not the fanpost police
tootle - August 11, 2009
or he is and this is just an act to get attention
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
His posts prove
that he screams for the last word you typed.
sue369 - August 11, 2009
a different take on the "what does BLou look like?" question.
shake n bake - August 11, 2009
if he'd turn out to look like that
most of you guys I bet would be a bit more tolerant hehehe
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
My guess is
you could drop “Attention” from that and it would still be accurate.
Goodie1969 - August 11, 2009
but
according to him, he lives a full life and doesn’t need the attention
tootle - August 11, 2009
I just don't get why people give it to him.
He’d go away if everyone just ignored him.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
But, but, but
he’s been a fan since 1977.
Craig in South Bend - August 11, 2009
But for I think the first time ever................
He was actually funny in a ha ha sort way, not in his normal pathic attention way.
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
I am off to a bar to watch the game in NYC
Given my budget I don’t know if I can afford enough booze as the game my merit. Play nice without me.
Doggie Stalker - August 11, 2009
Put the last
few games behind you and just win.
sue369 - August 11, 2009
i think it is safe to say
that this is the biggest game in mlb 2night.
LGC!
brian custer - August 11, 2009
LGC?
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
let's go cubs
brian custer - August 11, 2009
oh ok
Won’t have gotton that in a million years.
What about HAF, saw that in a tweet yesterday and googled it but didn’t find an answer :(
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
HAF?
i’m stumped on that one…
brian custer - August 11, 2009
Not sure about the context
but my guess would be “Hot As F**k”
Goodie1969 - August 11, 2009
Objectivity and the unvarnished truth are a bitch
But this diehard Cub fan does not shreik from his responsibility to tell it like it is. I could give a rat’s ass whether the resident doorknobs and drool monkeys want to question my allegiance to the Cubs.
83 wins. And no playoffs.
BLou - August 11, 2009
I think we can all agree
That “Drool Monkeys” would be a great name for a band
Worf - August 11, 2009
Again...don't take the bait.
cubswynn - August 11, 2009
'77!
DTJchris - August 11, 2009
shriek
is right.
drewishdrewid - August 11, 2009
actually, i find your posts tiresome
but 83 wins is not out of the question.
buckmulligan - August 11, 2009
I wasn't questioning your loyalty one bit
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
Mine?
I’m loyal to my wife, my friends, my national soccer team, my National League team and my Formula 1 team.
chilango2 - August 11, 2009
That order?
Worf - August 11, 2009
Nah not yours chilango
Mine would be
1) family/bf/2 best friends
2) Football
3) Cubs
Madison Cub Fan - August 11, 2009
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