Chicago Cubs baseball!!!

Gtilley8

2-0 boys. Time for Jake to put a nail in this coffin.

Wobbie

pureoc said:

Glad speedy got to see a win!

me, too.

darwinstheory

pureoc said:

Glad speedy got to see a win!

What am I? Chopped liver?

pureoc

darwinstheory said:

pureoc said:

Glad speedy got to see a win!

What am I? Chopped liver?

Ha. You too.

darwinstheory

I kid, I kid. I am hoping like I've never hoped before to make a return trip to Wrigley this season to watch the Cubs play ball...most preferably against an AL team.

bflynn1

Blue button down, blue slacks, blue boxers, blue socks, and blue dress shoes. I think I'm ready for the game tonight.

HesCalledDyer

Think we'll see Coghlan and/or La Stella in the starting lineup tonight? Maximize the lefty bats against Bum?

Gtilley8

HesCalledDyer said:

Think we'll see Coghlan and/or La Stella in the starting lineup tonight? Maximize the lefty bats against Bum?

I honestly don't think we see a single lefty bat in the lineup tonight, maybe Montero. I think we go Soler over Heyward in right - Soler might, at times, look as bad as Heyward has most of the year, but he's just as likely to smack one into the cove. At that point, we can mix and match with the best of them if we somehow happen to get Bumgarner out of the game, but I think we need to maximize the righties against this guy.

bflynn1

PLEASE let us close this out in game 3 or 4... I really hope Jake is on his game tonight and we can make it a non issue.

HesCalledDyer

Gtilley8 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Think we'll see Coghlan and/or La Stella in the starting lineup tonight? Maximize the lefty bats against Bum?

I honestly don't think we see a single lefty bat in the lineup tonight, maybe Montero. I think we go Soler over Heyward in right - Soler might, at times, look as bad as Heyward has most of the year, but he's just as likely to smack one into the cove. At that point, we can mix and match with the best of them if we somehow happen to get Bumgarner out of the game, but I think we need to maximize the righties against this guy.

Christ, it's Monday and I haven't had a sip of Dew yet... Idk what I'm thinking. Bum's a damn lefty. We'll definitely see Rizzo on the left side of the box but yes, need righties hitting against him.

Gtilley8

HesCalledDyer said:

Gtilley8 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Think we'll see Coghlan and/or La Stella in the starting lineup tonight? Maximize the lefty bats against Bum?

I honestly don't think we see a single lefty bat in the lineup tonight, maybe Montero. I think we go Soler over Heyward in right - Soler might, at times, look as bad as Heyward has most of the year, but he's just as likely to smack one into the cove. At that point, we can mix and match with the best of them if we somehow happen to get Bumgarner out of the game, but I think we need to maximize the righties against this guy.

Christ, it's Monday and I haven't had a sip of Dew yet... Idk what I'm thinking. Bum's a damn lefty. We'll definitely see Rizzo on the left side of the box but yes, need righties hitting against him.

My fault. I was already penciling in Riz as a name that wouldn't even be in question - although I didn't articulate that way. My bad. Also, I'm just having my first Dew. It's problematic before the wake up juice.

lolobugg

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

Gtilley8

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

bflynn1

I'm at work. Although I don't know why. I should've taken the day off.

lolobugg

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

pureoc

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

As brutal as the 8 or 830pm starts are ill take em over mid afternoon playoff gms during the work wk. At least i have the option of watching the whole thing.

lolobugg

pureoc said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

As brutal as the 8 or 830pm starts are ill take em over mid afternoon playoff gms during the work wk. At least i have the option of watching the whole thing.

good point.

Gtilley8

lolobugg said:

pureoc said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

As brutal as the 8 or 830pm starts are ill take em over mid afternoon playoff gms during the work wk. At least i have the option of watching the whole thing.

good point.

Agreed. There's a give and a take to the time. I have a TV in my office that I can stream to, but then I have my coworkers messing with me about the game.....and I like to watch my games in peace.

bflynn1

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

pureoc said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

As brutal as the 8 or 830pm starts are ill take em over mid afternoon playoff gms during the work wk. At least i have the option of watching the whole thing.

good point.

Agreed. There's a give and a take to the time. I have a TV in my office that I can stream to, but then I have my coworkers messing with me about the game.....and I like to watch my games in peace.

Me too, that way I can pace around, and yell and whatnot.

lolobugg

bflynn1 said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

pureoc said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

As brutal as the 8 or 830pm starts are ill take em over mid afternoon playoff gms during the work wk. At least i have the option of watching the whole thing.

good point.

Agreed. There's a give and a take to the time. I have a TV in my office that I can stream to, but then I have my coworkers messing with me about the game.....and I like to watch my games in peace.

Me too, that way I can pace around, and yell and whatnot.

need to find a way to sneak my tablet in my office.

HesCalledDyer

I'm working, but banks and post offices are closed so I'm pretty much tidying up internal working, twiddling my thumbs, and posting on the forum.

F Me In The Brain

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

I dont believe you are a hockey fan, Lolo. Rooting out of time zone in hockey playoffs is the worst. LA games start at 10:30 EST at home (and on the road vs. most Western Conf opponents, perhaps an "early" game is 9:30EST) during the week. Playoffs go on forever. Oh man, those two Stanley Cup runs were glorious but by that point you are so.damn.tired.

Good news is that your teams are still winning as you are dog tired. You can root for the Nats as well, this will keep the games earlier.

lolobugg

F Me In The Brain said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

I dont believe you are a hockey fan, Lolo. Rooting out of time zone in hockey playoffs is the worst. LA games start at 10:30 EST at home (and on the road vs. most Western Conf opponents, perhaps an "early" game is 9:30EST) during the week. Playoffs go on forever. Oh man, those two Stanley Cup runs were glorious but by that point you are so.damn.tired.

Good news is that your teams are still winning as you are dog tired. You can root for the Nats as well, this will keep the games earlier.

I am such a fair-weather hockey fan. you totally busted me on that one. but I like to keep my teams in the EST/CST time zone!!

F Me In The Brain

lolobugg said:

F Me In The Brain said:

lolobugg said:

Gtilley8 said:

lolobugg said:

I must be the only Cubs fan working today......LOL.... it is going to be a long wait for tonight's game.

I'm "working" but that has consisted of setting up a couple of workstations and frantically checking the site for poster/wrigley merch drops. Would've pulled the trigger on the crash jacket, then looked down and noticed I'm wearing the hoodie from the show - just can't rationalize the purchase.

Long wait for this game. 9:30? I'll be a wreck at work tomorrow.

I was so pissed when I found out that Saturdays game was on MLB network... I don't get that channel. luckily a friend stepped in and provided me with a password. they are exploiting us Cubs fans with these late starts. Geez... I have been tired for the last 3 days.
MLB is not friendly to the EST/CST zone.

I dont believe you are a hockey fan, Lolo. Rooting out of time zone in hockey playoffs is the worst. LA games start at 10:30 EST at home (and on the road vs. most Western Conf opponents, perhaps an "early" game is 9:30EST) during the week. Playoffs go on forever. Oh man, those two Stanley Cup runs were glorious but by that point you are so.damn.tired.

Good news is that your teams are still winning as you are dog tired. You can root for the Nats as well, this will keep the games earlier.

I am such a fair-weather hockey fan. you totally busted me on that one. but I like to keep my teams in the EST/CST time zone!!

Rangers, right?

SPEEDY MCCREADY

SWEEP!!

darwinstheory

The Madison Bumgarner pregame show has concluded.

Here we gooooo!

Gtilley8

darwinstheory said:

The Madison Bumgarner pregame show has concluded.

Here we gooooo!

The in-game show is going well!!! How about Jake, Baby!

Wobbie

fuckity fuck fuck fuck.

darwinstheory

Fucking hilarious!!!

Gtilley8

darwinstheory said:

Fucking hilarious!!!

Still way too early for me to think anything is funny. But this is about as good of a start, against a pitcher of this caliber, that we could have hoped for. Jake looked a little wild last inning. If he settles down here, I like our chances.