Chicago Cubs

[devilandthelord]

How come the Cubs play so many day games? I'm jealous!

How come you can't do more push-ups? :evil
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

[thebestauntie]

How come you can't do more push-ups? :evil
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
:devil:devil:devil:devil :devil:devil:devil :devil:devil:devil:devil

:twak:twak:twak:twak:twak:twak

[UCFish]

Gave up trying to watch MLB.TV. Stupid hotel must have done something to prevent me from watching.

Lets get some runs!

[devilandthelord]

Gave up trying to watch MLB.TV. Stupid hotel must have done something to prevent me from watching.

Lets get some runs!

That sucks, you're still paying for it and can't use it right?

[UCFish]

That sucks, you're still paying for it and can't use it right?

Just at work. SO it only effects weekday day games.

I could probably go check it on someone elses computer but that would be quite suspicious.

[darbini]

Reed is such a pimp


Edit: P-I-M-P

[UCFish]

Sweet it just started working.

Nice Reed Johnson!

[AlexK79]

How come the Cubs play so many day games? I'm jealous!

It's just tradition, they've always played afternoon games. Hell, Wrigley didn't even have lights until 1988! I think they have like 20 or so night games this year, which is the most they've ever had.

[devilandthelord]

Its so nice to actually be home and watching the game.
Although I should be there! Fuckers at the office!

[devilandthelord]

Fuck! That was stupid!

[UCFish]

Yeah he was out by a mile.

Although you never know the guy pretty much threw it perfect.

[darbini]

Also, a bunch of people from my office are going to the game tonight. Fuckers!

Its so nice to actually be home and watching the game.
Although I should be there! Fuckers at the office!


fun-E

[UCFish]

Good work by Demps. I hope the bullpen will be better today.

[AlexK79]

I like to see them being aggressive despite him getting thrown out...

[rick8285]

let's get my boy Samardzija in there

[devilandthelord]

I just love Demps!
Love him!

His ERA is officially under 3 now.
2.99 Heehee!

[devilandthelord]

If the Shark gets in the game you have to play the theme from Jaws.
Ya got to do it.

[UCFish]

Not very good with clutch hitting today.

[devilandthelord]

Beware the Shark!

ND Fight Song!
Also nice.

[devilandthelord]

DA-NA!
*Jaws theme*

I think its fair to say his fastball has some life.
All pitches thrown in the first at-bat 95-98, and a K!

[UCFish]

That was a bad pitch out.

[devilandthelord]

Argh!

[UCFish]

And the BP blows it.

Too bad he was looking good.

[devilandthelord]

There's a lotta nerves going on for The Shark right now you can obviously tell.
He just needs harness his stuff and I think he'll be very good.

[UCFish]

I agree. It should not have been an issue if we were able to drive anyone in any of the times we had runners in scoring position and less than two out which was often.

[UCFish]

Well that was BS.

[AlexK79]

Why the fuck is Piniella putting the rookie in a one-run game?!

[darbini]

experience

[UCFish]

FUCK Kosuke is worthless.

[UCFish]

Why the fuck is Piniella putting the rookie in a one-run game?!

I mean he did just as good as any one else in the BP has done lately. Damn the BP is frustrating lately.

Starters must be getting pissed at the lack of offense and the inability of the BP to shut teams down.

[darbini]

ya'll need to relax:thumbsup

[UCFish]

Good work by Shark that inning. A shame that the bad pitch out really cost him last inning.

I like this guy.

[UCFish]

ya'll need to relax:thumbsup

So much more fun to FREAK out all the time though.

[darbini]

I've been freaking out for years. At least this year overall they have given me some air to breathe, it's great knowing they can do more than enough to win games this year. They have confidence and depth, it makes losing not so bad, at least not to where I lose hope

[UCFish]

I don't understand why D-Ro did not pinch hit instead of Ward in the sixth.

[rick8285]

Samardzija looked pretty good despite the earned run

[rick8285]

Soriano Time!

[UCFish]

Nice work by Hollywood.

Lets get a clutch hit RIGHT NOW!

[devilandthelord]

C'mon Fonz!
Prove to me that the entire team doesn't clam up like a little bitch with RISP.
Do this!

Edit:

Oh but we do. :(

[darbini]

think they'll walk him?(I'm not watching)

[UCFish]

Frustrating...very frustrating

[darbini]

ahh shit

[UCFish]

Christ Howry scares the crap out of me.

[UCFish]

And Howry gives up a HR.

WTF

[rick8285]

Christ Howry scares the crap out of me.
for good reason... FUCK

[UCFish]

It was strike three though on the 2-2 pitch. These umps fuckin blow at the plate and in the field.

[devilandthelord]

I. HATE. BOB. HOWRY.

But ya know what?
That is not the biggest issue today.
The big issue is that we should have like 6 runs today, but we have 2.

[UCFish]

I. HATE. BOB. HOWRY.

But ya know what?
That is not the biggest issue today.
The big issue is that we should have like 6 runs today, but we have 2.

This is true but still it was a tie and now we are in trouble.

[DMBCubs25]

Bob Howry has no value to this organization, never did, and theres no way that ramirez basehit should end up a double, half ass effort by soriano

[UCFish]

I want to punch Bob Howry in the face.

that is all

[devilandthelord]

Agreed.

[UCFish]

Lets get some RUNS!

[bothedmbfan]

Why do we send down Hill at the first sign of trouble, and yet, we keep this useless cunt up?

[devilandthelord]

Cuz he's a veteran that we are probably paying too much to send down.

[bothedmbfan]

Shit!

[bothedmbfan]

Cuz he's a veteran that we are probably paying too much to send down.

Kill his ass then.

[bothedmbfan]

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

[devilandthelord]

Yeah, we are paying Howry 4.5 mil for an ERA over 5.
:(

[bothedmbfan]

Yeah, we are paying Howry 4.5 mil for an ERA over 5.
:(

Cut him then.

[thebestauntie]

Something go wrong Bo?

[UCFish]

Why do we send down Hill at the first sign of trouble, and yet, we keep this useless cunt up?

That is a great question.

I can't remember the last time he went out there and got three outs without damage.

Brutal loss.

Just brutal.

[handal]

Hope ya'll are ready for some company atop the central division. After win #9 in a row tonight, it's all tied up!

[UCFish]

Hope ya'll are ready for some company atop the central division. After win #9 in a row tonight, it's all tied up!

Good we need something to make us push.

[handal]

Good we need something to make us push.

However you need to spin it :D

[UCFish]

However you need to spin it :D

That way works the best for me. We played better when we were behind you all last season so I figure it would be good this season as well.

Either way next series is really shaping up to be sick.

Also I think it is all going to come down to the last two weeks when we play something like 8 games against each other.

[bothedmbfan]

Something go wrong Bo?

Ya, Bob Howry is still alive.

[HolyCow]

I seriously hate Bob Howry.

[UCFish]

I seriously hate Bob Howry.

He is a piece of shit. I am definitely frustrated right now.

[Tiduwho]

Wow, I was sitting at home earlier listening to the game on radio, and I just realized that it was on tv the whole time. Wow.

[Rodey]

Wow, I was sitting at home earlier listening to the game on radio, and I just realized that it was on tv the whole time. Wow.

I hate when that happens.

[handal]

That way works the best for me. We played better when we were behind you all last season so I figure it would be good this season as well.

Either way next series is really shaping up to be sick.

Also I think it is all going to come down to the last two weeks when we play something like 8 games against each other.

I can't wait for the series next week! The rest of the season is going to be intense, I mean hope to all that's holy that the Brewers take it, but regardless I'm going to enjoy the ride.

[UCFish]

I can't wait for the series next week! The rest of the season is going to be intense, I mean hope to all that's holy that the Brewers take it, but regardless I'm going to enjoy the ride.

I would assume whoever takes it the other takes the wildcard. Unless one of the teams completely implode.

[UCFish]

Cards and Crew both lost. Frustrating that we could have gained a game.

I am still mad at Howry.

[gocubsgo3822]

fuck howry

[devilandthelord]

Fuck Howry.

Fuck the offense for not cashing in when it matters.

[gocubsgo3822]

deer creek tomorrow :bounce

[Ev42]

Ya, Bob Howry is still alive.

agree i hate that asshole. trade him for a cup of shit cubs still win

[gocubsgo3822]

agreed.. every cubs fan i talked to yesterdy at work said he same thing can we jus shoot him already

[gocubsgo3822]

driving on the way to creek now zep or anyone else if you want to say what up give me a call 8478099962

[UCFish]

We better get some offense this game.

Harden with 6 K's through 3.

[UCFish]

The Dream Team is coming to the hotel I am staying at today.

I think I may try and stalk them.

[Tripping Billy7]

Aramis is back.....hopefully. He's still always putting himself down 0-2.

[UCFish]

Definitely need some more runs. Hardens pitch count is getting high and I do not trust the BP to hold on to a one run lead.

[devilandthelord]

Harden, 3 straight 10 Strikeout Starts. Also 1 ER in 17+ IP.
Dizzam. We need to get this guy a win today!

[UCFish]

No kidding.

My brother is stalking Dave in Indianapolis.

[UCFish]

With Harden out how long til the BP blows this.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

Lou is really using Harden sparingly. Still, another great outing. 10 K's through 5. Hopefully Marshall can hold and Harden can get his first win as a Cubbie.

[UCFish]

Great work by Marshall. First good BP inning I have seen in a while.

[devilandthelord]

Anybody catch how many pitches Harden threw?

[UCFish]

I think 88.

Offense still sucks ass.

[SmoothD41]

If i were Harden, and the bullpen blows this, I would flip out.

[UCFish]

Oh yeah I would be throwing punches.

At the BP and everyone on the offense.

[UCFish]

My brother got pics with Timmy and Rashawn.

We love to ground into Double plays.

Kind of annoying.

[UCFish]

Knew that was coming.

Fuck our offense.

[UCFish]

No hitting at all. Just pathetic.

[boarderx5423]

You look lonely in here, Mike. Want me to assume the role of a Cubs fan to give you some company?

If yes, then let's shut them down Cotts!

[UCFish]

Sounds good.

[UCFish]

Cotts can't shut anyone down though.

They will score two this inning.

[UCFish]

Here comes trouble

[UCFish]

Damn trey I thought you were serious.

Ok lets win it right now.

Do not want this to go to extras.

[UCFish]

That ump is the worst.

Same guy who blew the call yesterday on the pay at second.

[Ev42]

fuck me. this blows dick

[Ev42]

My brother got pics with Timmy and Rashawn.

We love to ground into Double plays.

Kind of annoying.

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[UCFish]

fuck me. this blows dick

Agreed. When was the last time we even had a runner past first base.

[dmb@uvm]

Obviously Im not a Cubs fan but my honest opinion of that call was the ump was correct.


EDIT: as I think that reply just showed.

[TapNorris]

That ump is the worst.

Same guy who blew the call yesterday on the pay at second.

That ump has been dicking us all year long. Same guy that tossed Lou down on the southside.

[UCFish]

Yeah it was pretty close. Yesterday he botched the call bad though as well as a checked swing call earlier today. I think this one he possibly got right but the other two were bullshit.

It is good I don't manage because I am pretty sure I would throw a punch and be put in jail.

[TapNorris]

Reed.

[Ev42]

man what the fuck they are in a big time slump. after the game i better not hear D. Lee Saying shit like we hit the ball hard just at people.

[TapNorris]

Whenever we've had a bad call against us this year I remember seeing his face.

[MistreatedLewis]

Can you hurry up and win this game please.

[UCFish]

man what the fuck they are in a big time slump. after the game i better not hear D. Lee Saying shit like we hit the ball hard just at people.

Yeah that pissed me off the other day.

[UCFish]

Can you hurry up and win this game please.

doubtful

[Ev42]

Lou should of went old school and pulled a Andre Dawson

[boarderx5423]

2.45 ERA with a 0-1 record? He has that one loss, but that ERA indicates he's been shutting people down...

[UCFish]

Nice work by Marmol.

Anyone else get scared and think Soriano might drop that one?

[UCFish]

2.45 ERA with a 0-1 record? He has that one loss, but that ERA indicates he's been shutting people down...

Harden?

If so absolutely. I think he has only given up 6 hits the entire time.

[Ev42]

yes i did

[Ev42]

nice start

[UCFish]

Good work Kosuke.

Bunt here with Blanco??

[Ev42]

lets get this bunt down

[Ev42]

fuck that was a ball.

[Ev42]

good job. let get this fucking win

[boarderx5423]

Harden?

If so absolutely. I think he has only given up 6 hits the entire time.

Cotts.

And I slowed down the replays just like WGN did, and he was out. I won't comment whether or not he has been dicking you over, but that call was correct.

Johnson had a nice catch, but the layout was gratuitous. He could've caught it without diving.

[Ev42]

The Fonz needs to come up clutch here:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

[UCFish]

Nice bunt.

Is the ups name drake if so I can get his phone number and I think I may have acess to his phone number to leave him a message that he is a jackass.

[Ev42]

the umps a fucking tool Lou should have kicked him in the balls

[Ev42]

fuck me know uggle makes a catch. what then FUCK

[Ev42]

Cocksucker!

[boarderx5423]

Nice bunt.

Is the ups name drake if so I can get his phone number and I think I may have acess to his phone number to leave him a message that he is a jackass.

:lol

Correct call, but I totally agree with Lou arguing. It took super slow motion for us to see that he was out. Derosa was about 2-3 inches off when he caught the ball. Any good coach would've argued that.

[Ev42]

i want to punch my dog in the balls right about know i'm so pissed. what the fuck is with this team.

[UCFish]

I think he was more upset about the fact that he had blown the two other calls with the one yesterday being a huge momentum changer.

Offense continues to suck ass.

[UCFish]

I do not want to see Howry in this game.

[Ev42]

me either

[Ev42]

Nice 1,2,3 inning. power in the line up. win this shit

[UCFish]

Nice tapper Lee.

WTF.

[Ev42]

come fucking on

[Ev42]

two weak ass ground outs.

edit 3 weak ass ground outs.

[UCFish]

Pathetic.

[UCFish]

What happened to the offense that we had at the beginning of the year.

[Ev42]

nice play by reed

[UCFish]

Great throw by Johnson.

Two great defensive plays.

[dmb@uvm]

Well if one wanted to make a case for that I would say he was safe.

[UCFish]

I could possibly see that

Just goes to show how much this crew sucks ass.

[Ev42]

he's out

[Ev42]

1 more strike

[Ev42]

Fuck this game. fuck the cubs. i'm out

[UCFish]

Terrible.

Just awful.

Great job by all of the pitchers.

Fuck this offense.

[UCFish]

Last chance for this awful offense to redeem themselves.

[Ev42]

wow what a fucking game

[UCFish]

Our bats are pathetic.

[UCFish]

I hope Lou blasts every single one of our hitters in postgame comments.

We can't hit run of the mill NL pitchers. Sabathia is gonna make us look like a joke I have a feeling.

[Ev42]

man i just can't believe how bad are bats are right know

[MPizzle06]

UGH. Fuck this.

[UCFish]

Soriano 0-5, 5 left on base.

That pretty much sums up the game.

[bothedmbfan]

The bats better wake the fuck up. Alright bitches, where the fuck is Jobu?

[Bartndrpleez]

Wow, what a great series so far! Your pitching was SIIIIICK today. We definitely lucked out there at the end. I'm just glad I've been able to watch the last two games on WGN.

[GinaNMU]

Soriano 0-5, 5 left on base.

That pretty much sums up the game.

:mad I hate Soriano. I swear to god he drives me insane...


:BANG Today was f'in frustrating

[UCFish]

Wow, what a great series so far! Your pitching was SIIIIICK today. We definitely lucked out there at the end. I'm just glad I've been able to watch the last two games on WGN.

Pitching has been great by both teams so far with the exception of the one inning by Olsen.

[UCFish]

:mad I hate Soriano. I swear to god he drives me insane...


:BANG Today was f'in frustrating

Hopefully he is due to go on a tear.

[UCFish]

No longer alone in first hopefully that will wake this team up.

[Tiduwho]

Damn brewers...

[HolyCow]

I'm not ready to panic. We're still alright.

[UCFish]

I'm not ready to panic. We're still alright.

Agreed.

The pitching has been phenomenal.

The bats will come around.

[DMBZeppelin]

Someone needs to tell the hitters the All Star break is over. But lets not over react. We're cold, but we're not dead in the water just yet. Cubs still own a share of not only the NL Central lead, but the best record in the NL. In the entire MLB we're tied for the 4th best record.

Our run differential is +107, Brewers are +35, and St. Louis is +22. Boston is second in differential at +88. Differential doesn't equal wins, but teams as high as ours tend to win a lot of games when all is said and done. But point being the division isn't out of reach. Just from July 27th we have to win more games then the Brewers. If we can't do that we don't deserve a division title. The fact we play each other a lot down the stretch just makes this all the better.

[DMBZeppelin]

I don't know if anyone remembers my post about that kid that got a Lilly foul ball to the head. I guess he's doing better, and got to come back to a Cubs game.

Dominic DiAngi’s second trip to Wrigley Field went much better than his first.

Not only was the lad from Frankfort celebrating his eighth birthday Saturday, he got to do it with the royal treatment of the Cubs organization, who welcomed back the child who was struck in the head with a foul ball off the bat of pitcher Ted Lilly on July 10.

That was Dominic’s first time at a Cubs game, and it lasted only two innings before the accident that sent him to the hospital with a skull fracture and the concerns of the Cubs players, especially Lilly.

“This is a big difference from the first time we came here,” dad Peter DiAngi said before the game. “We didn’t tell him we were coming here until we got on Addison Street. We just said we were coming downtown to celebrate his birthday.”

And Dominic didn’t know until just before today’s noon game against the Florida Marlins began of another honor he was getting — throwing out a ceremonial first pitch to “catcher” Lilly.

“I could tell he was visibly concerned when he came to visit,” Peter DiAngi said of Lilly’s visit to Dominic at Children’s Memorial Hospital, with teammate Derrek Lee also coming. “I do believe it was comforting for him to come.”

Dominic no longer is experiencing headaches and his speech is returning to normal, his mother Pamela said. “We’re so lucky.”

The family had seats behind home plate — and the protective screen positioned directly in front.
Hopefully this kid fully recovers, and it's awesome the Cubs gave him that sort of treatment.

[DMBZeppelin]

Mark Cuban article from Jay Mariotti

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/mariotti/1076445,mariotti072708.article

So here we've arrived at a most fascinating juncture, where the irresistible force of money meets the immovable object of power politics. This is where the baseball lords and all their backroom old-fartery -- Bud Selig, Jerry Reinsdorf and the like -- are confronted by Mark Cuban's extraordinary financial might.

The Maverick has produced the highest bid thus far in the ``Survivor''-like scrum that is the Cubs' ownership derby. And certainly, his $1.3 billion opening offer is welcome news to Tribune Co. boss Sam Zell in his desperate attempt to scale Mammoth Debt Mountain. But if Zell is taking a strong liking to Cuban -- they're definitely two business rebels, though separated by a generation and considerable more coherence on Cuban's part -- neither had better grow too comfortable in the coming months.

You can just hear Selig and Reinsdorf harrumphing and guffawing, ready to make life hell for Zell and Cuban because, well, they can. Sure, Zell can approve Cuban's bid and take it to the owners' meetings in November. But the lords can just as quickly shoot it down, armed with their anti-trust advantages and a hitch that three-fourths of the 30 major-league owners approve Cuban or any other Cubs ownership candidate. Counterproductive and petty as it seems, the lords still have shown no evidence of wanting Cuban and his dynamic record of sports ownership in their exclusive country club.

They view him as a billionaire Bart Simpson. They're leery of his youth, his technological savvy, his e-mail access to fans and media, his crossover celebrity and, of course, the relentless way he has publicly confronted NBA commissioner David Stern and criticized the league's officiating. Never mind that some of Cuban's concerns are darkly coming to life, as seen in the game-fixing scandal of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy. And never mind that Cuban's television, Internet and marketing expertise is exactly what the entertainment doctor ordered for a sport that still doesn't attract enough TV viewers and could age rather quickly in our changing, revved-up world.

My belief is, the lords would prefer to tease Cuban, let him think he's on the verge of his Wrigleyville dream, then make him hurt by rejecting him in the final cut. Cuban is doing everything he can to make nice, saying of Reinsdorf, ``I think Jerry is a great guy,'' adding that he also thinks highly of Reinsdorf's son, the emerging Michael, and certain Bulls executives in his NBA dealings with the Dallas Mavericks. But there is a caution in Cuban's usually carefree manner as a secretive process climbs to the serious phase.

Are you encouraged, I asked him via e-mail, by the early results?

''Yes, of course,'' Cuban wrote back.

When is your next Wrigley Field visit?

''Soon,'' he wrote, not mentioning his recent visit with a Tribune broadcast executive in the first row by the Cubs dugout.

It's tough for Cuban to go on the record these days, particularly with me, a frequent critic of the lords. But a source close to the situation reminded me of the underlying story: ``MLB can't be involved until after the Cubs pick someone.'' Meaning, Zell and Cuban could bond like long lost brothers, and Cuban's group could bid a trillion zillion dollars for the Cubs -- and it still wouldn't matter if Bud and Jerry drive the political wedge and opt for their kind of peeps. There is a precedent, by the way. It happened in 2002, when the lords rejected the highest bid for the Boston Red Sox and went with the lower, $660-million bid of Selig's dude, John Henry.

This might explain why Zell, in an impressive pre-emptive strike, rejected the bid of a big-clout group presumably supported by the lords. John Canning is a Selig guy, an 11 percent owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. He's a Chicago guy, chairman of private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners LLC. He had men influential in Reinsdorf's world -- Aon Corp. chairman and Chicago 2016 chief Patrick Ryan, Chicago sports mogul Andrew McKenna and restaurant=2 0legends Rich Melman and Larry Levy. It's hard to believe their bid was so low that Zell buried it. But then, given the Red Sox case, can you blame him? This could have been his message to the lords -- you can't politically favor Canning if he isn't part of the process.

In the end, though, not even Zell can circumvent the reality: Selig and his boys have the hammer.

Those who care about baseball should be alarmed that the owners have so much power. Way back in September 1992, for all you kids out there, Bud and Jerry led a coup at a O'Hare hotel to rub out the last middleman commissioner, Fay Vincent. With the owners firmly in control, baseball endured a crippling labor mess and a steroids scandal enabled by, yes, a see-no-evil commissioner and complicit owners who allowed bulked-up creatures to revive the sport with inflated power numbers. In this vein, Selig and the owners can choose who they as new partners. The situation hasn't worked out well in Washington, where Reinsdorf helped maneuver the Montreal franchise to the nation's capital and magically watched son Michael and his International Facilities Group attempt to win a $3.7 million consulting fee for the new ballpark. Remember when D.C. councilman Adrian M. Fenty, an opponent of the stadium deal, raised hell about a conflict of interest? ``Jerry Reinsdorf is an extremely wealthy businessperson only interested in making money," Fenty told the Washington Post in 2004. ``The fact that we som ehow are preparing to possibly hire one of his family members makes the deal that much more bothersome and troubling." End result: The Nationals stink, attendance is only 17th in the majors, and Washington baseball remains a trial in progress.

Not even the lords can screw up the Cubs, I realize. They are too popular, too enduring, too much a global phenomenon. I just did an interview with the BBC in London, where the host asked me Cubs questions for 15 minutes. But the lords also have the capability, if not the full-fledged desire, to rub out Cuban. I've said all along that he'd be the best owner for the Cubs, the cool kid who would carry on the neighborhood party while always spending enough money to contend and win. I could see him luring Theo Epstein from the Red Sox. I could see him regularly sitting in the bleachers, as he did last summer, when he kept a running e-mail conversation with me from right field. I could see him understanding the urgency of knocking down the grandstand and building a new one from the dust, while not touching a thing in the precious outfield panorama from the left-field foul pole to the right-field foul pole.

The fans want him. Several players, including Derrek Lee, want him. Anyone with a brain and a 21st-century understanding of winning and entertainment wants Mark Cuban to own the Cubs. I'm sure Tom Ricketts, whose dad founded the TD Ameritrade brokerage, has his charms. So do Hersch Klaff, a Chicago real estate investor, and Leo Hindery Jr., who used to run the New York Yankees' cable operation. If a group run by a New York taxi boss named Andrew Murstein wants to use Henry Aaron on its board and try to buy the Cubs, bring it on.

But you know and I know who should own this team.

He's the one who'll have the knife plunged into his back in four months.

I hate to say this, but he may be right. If he is, Sam Zell may be the only chance we have. Which is scary that it took something so evil, to get the Cubs in the right hands. If that's what it takes, it's what it takes. Seriously though, I can't put into words how badly I want Cuban to own this team.

[DMBZeppelin]

This was on BleedCubbieBlue.com:

Also, I know it doesn't matter. Iknowitdoesn'tmatterBUT -- the W/L record by TV channel is getting a bit ridiculous. For those of you outside of Chicago who only see the Cubs on WGN, not on CSN, you're probably wondering when they ever win. They're now 19-22 on WGN, 34-16 on CSN. (Tomorrow's game is on CSN.)

[DMBZeppelin]

Figured I'd make another consecutive post. This was in the Tribune today:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-27-cubs-bits-chicagojul27,0,6803293.story

Samardzija shows staying power (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/cs-27-cubs-bits-chicagojul27,0,251831.story)

Piniella says impact could equate to 'trading for reliever'

After popping eyes with his poise and radar-gun readings in his major league debut Friday, Jeff Samardzija (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sports/baseball/jeff-samardzija-PESPT004168.topic) may never see the minors again.

"If you see a young man throwing the ball like that, I don't think he'll be the guy leaving, I'll tell you that," manager Lou Piniella (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sports/baseball/lou-piniella-PESPT008480.topic) said Saturday. "If he continues to throw the ball [well], it's almost like trading for a reliever."

One reliever will have to be trimmed when closer Kerry Wood (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sports/kerry-wood-PESPT008072.topic) returns, probably late this week.

"We'll see how it unfolds and evaluate it," said GM Jim Hendry, who gave Samardzija $10 million over five years in 2006.

Does Hendry mind that Samardzija is in the bullpen and not starting?

"It doesn't matter," he said. "He has had a lot of starts this year. You get to August and September, you worry about winning games in the big leagues. It's certainly not going to hurt his arm. And there's only another month left of the minor league season."

Relieving is a new role for the former Notre Dame wide receiver, but he said his right arm felt good Saturday, one day after throwing two innings.

He could pitch again as soon as Sunday.

"It's not like when I'm starting, the next day you kind of want to [put on] a sling," he said. "I'm going to tell them I'm ready to go any time, I don't care whether it's sore or not."
Love his attitude, hopefully he's in the rotation next year. I hope we don't send down a guy like Marshall or Gaudin when we have guys like Marquis and Howry on this team.

[MPizzle06]

Cubs.

[Tiduwho]

Let's win one today.

[devilandthelord]

The Cubs are makin' me sick lately.
THey need to get it turned around!

[Ev42]

Let's win one today.

that would be nice. lets hope the batters can actually do the job today

[UCFish]

Blanco nailed Ramirez.

Good start.

[devilandthelord]

Blanco nailed Ramirez.

Good start.

Huh? What happened exactly?
I hate being back at work today and not watching on tv.

[UCFish]

Well that blows.

Down three in the second.

We can't score three so that is trouble.

[UCFish]

Huh? What happened exactly?
I hate being back at work today and not watching on tv.

Just caught him stealing and made him look foolish.

[MPizzle06]

Well that blows.

Down three in the second.

We can't score three so that is trouble.

true that :shrug

:BANG:BANG:BANG

1-1 in Milwaukee too

[devilandthelord]

Yeah what the fuck is up with not being able to score more than 2 lately?

It ain't the pitching, thats for sure.
Its our currently impotent bats. :(

[Ev42]

fuck this. i need to go see the dark knight again.

[MPizzle06]

fuck this. i need to go see the dark knight again.

:thumbsup:thumbsup

But then you'd see all the Chicago buildings and remember how we can't fucking hit the ball at all :BANG

[UCFish]

^

Always a good decision.

[Ev42]

not to get away from cubs talk but heath ledger was the fucking man.

[Tiduwho]

not to get away from cubs talk but heath ledger was the fucking man.

And Jake Gyllenhaal was the woman.

[UCFish]

Yeah he was. I have already seen it three times.

Still need to see it on IMAX. It is always sold out when I go.

[Ev42]

i want to see on i max soon

[MPizzle06]

And Jake Gyllenhaal was the woman.

:lol:lol:lol

[Ev42]

And Jake Gyllenhaal was the woman.

Zing:lol:lol

[Ev42]

what the fuck is up with the cubs. i hear manny might be on the block. soranio, fuk, manny?

[UCFish]

I would take Manny in a hurry.

[Tripping Billy7]

fucking marquis... he's getting crushed

[Ev42]

i would give up a shit load for him.

[UCFish]

Um this game is not looing good.

3 was tough 5 may be impossible.

[DMBZeppelin]

What really kills me, is that Marquis is not in the rotation out of necessity. Gaudin, Marshall, or the Shark. These are all starters. They also happen not to suck. I liked Leiber more then this guy.

[UCFish]

Well Lieber gave up 5 HRs in his one start.

My vote goes to Marshall though.

[devilandthelord]

I'd take Manny too. At least he can hit when it counts.

Chalk up an L for us today already I fear.

[devilandthelord]

Well we got our 2.
Should be it for today. :(

[UCFish]

Thats about right.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

Hopefully Marquis can hold them and our offense can chip away at this lead.

[DMBCubs25]

This team has no pulse lately, only way we can win a ws is if we play over our heads like the 06 cardinals and everyone is on fire no matter how bad they suck

[devilandthelord]

Hopefully Marquis can hold them and our offense can chip away at this lead.


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[Mario82288]

NICE! Soriano!!!

[Tiduwho]

Soriano! 3 run homer! Ties it up!

[Mario82288]

Hopefully Marquis can hold them and our offense can chip away at this lead.

Your wish has come true .. lol

[UCFish]

Tie game.

Soriano 3-3 today.

Wish he could had one of those yesterday.

Big tie game though.

[DMBZeppelin]

Cubbie swagger back?

[BlackCat41]

nice to see the bats finally get involved today. Marlins pitcher is all shook up

[UCFish]

Damn Edmonds is due.

Good inning!

[devilandthelord]

Wow we're tied!
I go to take a shit and when I come back we're tied!

[UCFish]

As we tied it the Astros just put up a seven spot on the Brewers.

[Tiduwho]

Fucking god damn Marquis. Damn Uggla. Fuck does he suck. He was 1 for his last 21.

And Marquis gives up a home run. What a bum. Wow.

[Tiduwho]

As we tied it the Astros just put up a seven spot on the Brewers.

:multi

[UCFish]

Well it was nice being tied for 20 seconds.

[DMBZeppelin]

Astros up 8-4.

Stupid Marquis is doing everything he can to screw this up though.

[UCFish]

Yep he is good for that.

[devilandthelord]

Someone banish Marquis from the land!

[DMBZeppelin]

Marquis knows this isn't batting practice right? Throw your effin sinker. Stop keeping everything up. The guy struggles and stops throwing breaking balls. Just high fastballs.

[UCFish]

Seriously he should be removed.

His history of being awful in the second half is coming true again.

[UCFish]

Lets keep the bats going.

[devilandthelord]

Make Marshall the 5th starter, keep The Shark up with the major league ball club.
Keep Marquis as far away as possible from the cubs rotation/bullpen.
Problem solved.

[Ev42]

Make Marshall the 5th starter, keep The Shark up with the major league ball club.
Keep Marquis as far away as possible from the cubs rotation/bullpen.
Problem solved.

this post i agree with 1000%:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup :thumbsup

[crashintonickdm]

you guys sure do struggle against the NL east.

[Tiduwho]

It's about time D Lee. Jesus.

[UCFish]

D LEE

Lets get them right now.

Bad day for Edmonds.

[DMBZeppelin]

A nice stat courtesy of Pat and Ron.

The Cubs are 48-4 when leading after 7. The only bad news? Two of those losses happened the last two days.

[UCFish]

Derosa walks and what does Fuk do pop up the first pitch.

Damn I wish he would return to early season form.

[Tiduwho]

Sneaky power does it again!!! Fontenot!!!

[UCFish]

Fuck yea sneaky!!!!!!

[DMBZeppelin]

Derosa walks and what does Fuk do pop up the first pitch.

Damn I wish he would return to early season form.
I think he will in 2009. We all know Fuk is very baseball smart. He was crazy early on, but then through scouting reports and what not. Pitchers have figured him out. Just like any good baseball player, which I believe Fuk is one of them. They have to make adjustments.

So now Fuk is trying to adjust to not only a league, he's adjusting to pitchers who've gotten used to him now. Also keep in mind the Japanese season is no where near as long as the U.S. season. Guys like Theriot tired out last year due to that. I'm sure if it wasn't the pitchers, the length of the season would have done Fuk in eventually as well.

But eventually we'll get that early season Fuk back.

[DMBZeppelin]

How awesome is it, that our backup shortstop (Cedeno) and second basemen (Mike "Sneaky Power" Fotenot) are both capable starters? \

AND OMG! FOTENOT DOING THAT WAS FRICKIN' AWESOME!!!!! WAY TO NOT THROW IT!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA!

[UCFish]

Can you be charged with a mental error.

That was ridiculous.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

We need this game so that we can get back on track and sweep the Brewers. Let's go, Cubbies! Keep it up!

[DMBZeppelin]

Inside Rich Harden's mind: "So the rumors were true?"

[UCFish]

Astros now pounding Brew Crew.

[Iamnotafatgirl]

Astros now pounding Brew Crew.

Thank God. Hopefully I won't have to put up with the Brewer fans crap tomorrow at work.

[devilandthelord]

9 Runs! :multi

So this what offense is like?

[DMBZeppelin]

That last pitch by the Shark was sick.

[UCFish]

Great work by the Shark.

I like this guy.

Hopefully Marmol will make it look easy in the ninth.

[DMBZeppelin]

Using that receiver speed to get to 1st, I still can't believe he's gone through the minors in only a year and a half. Considering he was dedicated to Football most of the time. He's earning that $10 mil now.

[devilandthelord]

The Shark's got wicked stuff I agree.
He throws 94-98 with regularity and his fastball MOVES.
Needs to work on his breaking stuff, but if he can harness his fastball and throw it for strikes and throw a decent curve or slider he can be very, very good.

[UCFish]

Well hes going out to rock the ninth.

Lets go Shark!

[TapNorris]

Great work by the Shark.

I like this guy.

Hopefully Marmol will make it look easy in the ninth.

So this is #29's (I'm not going to try to spell it) nickmame, huh? I like it! I like it so much that when Woody comes off the DL next week, someone other than The Shark should be sent back to Iowa.

[DMBZeppelin]

Shark going for his first save.

[DMBZeppelin]

So this is #29's (I'm not going to try to spell it) nickmame, huh? I like it! I like it so much that when Woody comes off the DL next week, someone other than The Shark should be sent back to Iowa.
Lou has already said it probably won't be the Shark.

[DMBZeppelin]

Wow, it's not easy to fool H. Ramirez.

[TapNorris]

Lou has already said it probably won't be the Shark.

That's why I like Lou!!

[TapNorris]

Let's go Shark!! Let's go Cubs!!

[TapNorris]

Holy Shit!!! Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win!!!!!!

[Tiduwho]

Cubs win! Nice catch it sounded like from Edmonds to end it!


Beautiful! :multi

[DMBZeppelin]

What a weird way for the Shark to get his first save. With a diving catch by none other then Jim Edmonds. Either way, CUBS WIN CUBS WIN!