The Official 2008 Chicago Cubs Thread!!!!!

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  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    Congrats on your first win. :)
    159 to go.

    I say 89 more since 90 wins is what will make me happy.
    "All the money you make will never buy back your soul" Bob Dylan

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  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,857
    pureoc wrote:
    Yeah, nice to see. No excuse to not take 2/3 from Houston.
    except that we are talking about the Cubs....

    a team that hasnt won a fucking thing in 100 years.......hehehehe

    its good to see sorryano hitting .059...
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

    its good to see sorryano hitting .059...

    It's also nice to see his horrendous play in left in the 8th inning that let the go ahead run score and the eventual winning run get to 3rd.
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    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,857
    pureoc wrote:
    It's also nice to see his horrendous play in left in the 8th inning that let the go ahead run score and the eventual winning run get to 3rd.
    after watching his outfield play last year....

    doesnt it amaze you that any national team would have signed him???

    he cant play center...
    he cant play left....
    i have no idea what he was like at second base....but if he was any good thats where he would be playing....

    this guy has D.H written all over him!!!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    4 wins, 3 losses. 3 in a row.

    Lets keep on winning.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Sawyer wrote:
    that was the most hideous Cub win I have ever seen....I wasn't even relieved when they won.
    I'll take whatever we can get! LOL!
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    Sawyer wrote:
    that was the most hideous Cub win I have ever seen....I wasn't even relieved when they won.

    Agreed. Don't get me wrong, a win is a win and I'll take it, but they did not deserve to win. When you blow a 7-0 lead you shouldn't win. We should consider ourselves lucky we did.
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    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    pureoc wrote:
    Agreed. Don't get me wrong, a win is a win and I'll take it, but they did not deserve to win. When you blow a 7-0 lead you shouldn't win. We should consider ourselves lucky we did.


    Hey good job you won today. :D
  • ozarkcoolchic
    ozarkcoolchic Posts: 621
    The Chicago who? I'd rather my sister be a prostitute than a cubs fan :)
    I wish I were the verb "to trust" and never let you down
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    ozarkcoolchic wrote:
    The Chicago who? I'd rather my sister be a prostitute than a cubs fan :)

    I'd rather your sister be a prostitute than a Cubs fan too!








    :D
  • PJ_Saluki
    PJ_Saluki Posts: 1,006
    Sawyer wrote:
    that was the most hideous Cub win I have ever seen....I wasn't even relieved when they won.

    My plums, your mouth...

    Go Buccos!!
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  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    Those are the games the cubs need to win and they did.

    What is with the D this year? We need to clean that up to win against the contenders.
    "All the money you make will never buy back your soul" Bob Dylan

    "I need honesty, I need truth, and I need hope...I need it! That's what music means to me." EV
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    PJPAT wrote:
    What is with the D this year? We need to clean that up to win against the contenders.

    Still very early in the year so I'm not too worried about it. Lou emphasizes the fundamentals so I'm sure Aramis, DeRosa and others have gotten a talking to over the last day and a half in Pittsburgh.

    I'm glad to see Soriano back in the leadoff spot where he should be. He should get back to 30 home runs / 30 stolen bases this year, but I don't think he is a 40 to 50 SB guy now.

    Fukudome has been outstanding and a surprise to just about everyone after struggling in spring training. If he continues this trend he should see some time batting clean up, move Aramis to batting 5th.

    Reed Johnson seems like a great pick up... he knows how to get on base, whether it be taking a walk or a fastball to the back side, and will see a lot of starts this year especially against LHP.

    Pitching has been good so far especially Big Z, Dempster, Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol. If Wood can hold up he has the stuff to be THE premiere closer in all of baseball. Time will only tell.

    D Lee is looking more like his 2005 form!!! He could easily hit .330/40/120.

    Felix Pie is going to have to start getting some hits and walks or he is going to be sent back to AAA again. Reed Johnson is currently the better option but Pie has unlimited potential and is still only 22.
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  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    Another crazy extra inning game in Pittsburgh. Glad to get the win, but the bullpen is taxed now. Very promising to see another great outing by Dempster.

    Two thingsduring the game. One, does anyone else think it should be illegal for the Pirates mascott to dance around like a goon behind home plate while the Cubs are pitching. Two, very wierd watching Hart throw seeing though he wears number 22.
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    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    pureoc wrote:
    Two thingsduring the game. One, does anyone else think it should be illegal for the Pirates mascott to dance around like a goon behind home plate while the Cubs are pitching..

    What was with that? He was doing a little thrust thing and it was distracting. That was about the time Hart gave up the 2 run homer to tie in the 14th. I am sure if a complaignt was made he would have to move.

    Go Cubs!!!!
    5 down 85 to go
    "All the money you make will never buy back your soul" Bob Dylan

    "I need honesty, I need truth, and I need hope...I need it! That's what music means to me." EV
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    PJPAT wrote:
    What was with that? He was doing a little thrust thing and it was distracting. That was about the time Hart gave up the 2 run homer to tie in the 14th. I am sure if a complaignt was made he would have to move.

    Go Cubs!!!!
    5 down 85 to go


    Yeah it was absolutley ridiculous. A win is a win and I'll take it. Let's get the sweep today!!!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    pureoc wrote:
    Yeah it was absolutley ridiculous. A win is a win and I'll take it. Let's get the sweep today!!!

    ya boy!!! 4pm (PST) on WGN!!! It is so cool workin' from home cause I'll be drinking margaritas outside by the pool and watching the game on my little 15" TV!!! Man I should be working right now so I can be done at 4pm... fuck it. Go Cubs!!!
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  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    Did anyone have last nights game in HD? I have Directv and it was on Ch 668 and HDTV kept being shown on the TV but it was not.

    Also the away games that I have seen are not full widescreen HD and there has been advertising saying every game in HD (Even away games)

    I am becoming an HD snob. Switching between the Ottawa vs Pitt playoff game in full HD and back to the Cubs game (no HD) was a bit disappointing.
    "All the money you make will never buy back your soul" Bob Dylan

    "I need honesty, I need truth, and I need hope...I need it! That's what music means to me." EV
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    SWEEP!!!! Bring on Philly!!!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    I was happy it was in FULL HD last night.

    Hill did not look too good.

    Marquis was going to pitch last night because of the heavy right handed lineup. I heard this morning that he has the flu now and will not pitch tonight.

    Big Z will be throwing.

    GO CUBS!!!
    84 more wins to 90
    "All the money you make will never buy back your soul" Bob Dylan

    "I need honesty, I need truth, and I need hope...I need it! That's what music means to me." EV

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