Game Thread #107: Cubs (62-44) at Brewers (60-46)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 29, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintChicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Going for the Cubs: Zambrano.
Going for the Brewers: Sheets.
Looks about even to me. Lucky for us, grit is on our side.
Start time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
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that one looked like it was out of the park
But I found a website that says that this one was longer….can’t get the video to work though
https://secure.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200806142928170&c_id=mil
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That reminds me
Last night’s bomb uploaded to facebook.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
According to HitTracker
The one you’re talking about (video works) was 439 feet, but this one three days later was 447.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
The two longest Brewers homers of the year so far
Branyan’s 458-foot Dew Deck bomb on 5/31, and Weeks’ 456-foot shot into the completely empty Dolphin Stadium outfield seats on 5/7.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
It'd be nice
to completely whomp ‘em tonight. Hopefully Sheets is in his zone
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Hey
Tomo Ohka’s leading off for the Cubs?
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Lots of empty seats behind home…traffic must be bad.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
That is gritty
Nailing the baserunner with the ball on a pick off attempt
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Hot tip from Bruce Bochy
“Ray Durham can hit very good pitching.”
Thanks, BB!
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Prince
Testing Sheets’ reflexes with that throw.
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Ouch, that was a crappy throw from Kendall
I think a good throw gets him.
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Hardy not only saves a run, but gets an out
That was well done, JJ.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Hardy was not letting Durham near that
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
I know, right?
I thought it was smart baseball.
“You made me play second base! /gunfire”
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Steve Martin's kid couldn't get on base either.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Now I am just imagining...
Yost dancing around like Steve Martin when Rickie Weeks eventually makes a game closing play.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
If only this pitcher had an ERA near 300.
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Well, Haudricourt was right about one thing
“Generally, I don’t change the lineup because a guy missed a play or made a mistake in the field,” Yost said. “That had zero to do with it.”
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Usually stories are more interesting when they include details
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Crap
That had to hurt
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Why did it have to be Chris Young?
Why couldn’t it have been Zambrano?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
He's displaying the power of positive thinking
The power is such that we’re still losing.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I hate
the cubs so much. I hate that they are winning. I hate their fans. I hate the fact that we are becoming the mini-red sox to their mini-yankees.
I used to kinda like Derek Lee
now I hate the Cubs and everything associated with them, their organization, etc. It’s unhealthy to hate something this much.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
I like Derrek Lee
Most of the Cubs players are pretty cool, except for Zambrano and Soriano who seem like assholes regardless of what team they’re on.
The fans though…not so much.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Middle of the order
Good time to get that run back.
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Nice sinker
A few more like that and we could make up the run
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Says who? :-P
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
you know those people that are usually negative, but one day come into work really really positive
...and you know they got some…
Jeff, look out, Kirbir’s with TheJay now.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not even entirely sure how to respond to that...
other than ;-)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
how 'bout...
“Don’t worry, I’ll make it up to Jeff in a big way.”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That works too :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Branyan
needs another homer
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Temper, temper
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Somebody call the Forest Service!
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
crazy prediction
Besides the narrower handles, species and kiln drying schedule will be significant factors.
let's hope
that “bunting” rattles him on the mound
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions
That'll be a fun game to watch
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
And then hurt his arm emailing his friends about it
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There's the Soriano we all know and love
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The real reason Kotchman was traded
He was holding the pitchers back.
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Impressive
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Drew HBP in 2nd
Pedroia walk in 6th
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no longer
K. Youkilis homered to deep left, D. Pedroia scored
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cameron
Can’t hold onto his bat and he still walks.
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TV crew prattling about swiss army knives on the roster
Do they have to drive themselves on road trips?
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Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions
It was funny
I was at a game in Baltimore a couple Saturdays ago and Tigers fans had a pretty good chant going.
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No more nono
Pedroia singled to left.
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efpkhbpeni
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
Well shucks
At least it stayed in the park
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
NOOOOOO
Brauny, you let me down again
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
you shouldn't have sent those pictures
now he’s distracted
could someone coherantly tell me what the hell happened?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
In a nutshell
Sinking liner to left, Braun dove for it and it bounced by him and got to the wall.
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I can't help it if I distract everyone
I’m a girl.
Braun didn’t make a catch
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Bad play by Braun
Remember, he has no errors this year.
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he would have to make contact with it for it to be an error...
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
They just like to bring that up on TV when they talk about his defense.
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Ouch
the Crew isn’t ready for prime time. In danger of losing the first 2 games with their top 2 starters going.
Lulling them to sleep
Got ‘em right where they want them.
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at least we put some buffer between us and the teams behind us in the wildcard hunt with the cards series
would still be nice if we can pull off 2-3 of these 4.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Win you must
or first place you will never reach. Hmmm
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Is it even possible for him to?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I'm officially rooting for the Wild Card.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
time for that line drive triple play Ned worried about
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Wasn't there someone in the bullpen warming up?
Can’t he just be ready now?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Didn't you watch Sunday's game?
Remember, Sheeter is just one pitch away.
(I’m not watching it on TV. Let me guess, it was McClung, and he’s awfully POed right now?)
yeah...is this going to be a second 6 run inning for sheets
or the second 7 run inning in a while…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
useless game?
they scored 5 in one inning! so can we!
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, good
gameday gave an in play run(s) for no reason:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
they don't have shades here at work.
Probably so the snipers can see in if I take a hostage
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay Mikey!
Finally we’re out of the inning
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
KFC hot wings hot player?!
I knew McD’s advertised during ABs but KFC now too?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
who is next
hagan daas?
round out the fat intake?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Ben and Jerry's should do some
since they’re great at making a play on words
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Pizza Hut P'Zone Pitcher in the Zone?
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okay...it's been fun
I should get some work done and get my ass home.
Go Brewers! Win this one!
toodles!
Oh boy it's Mota time
Maybe he can finally get the 500th career strikeout he’s been one away from for a month.
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Heh
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/0/03/Beaveralumni.jpg/250px-Beaveralumni.jpg
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I personally dislike
the whole body-painted clothing look.
either real clothes…or no clothes…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 30, 2008 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
are we winning yet?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think so
Samardzija was up in the bullpen.
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Maybe we can split the series?
That wouldn’t be so terrible, even if we all wanted first right now
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I'm assuming the sweep
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
It is one thing to lose...
it is another to just not show up.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
Wow
A run?! Now we just six more in a row to tie!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Too many mistakes tonight
Tonight’s loss means the season series is tied. Oh well. It would be nice to score early for once tomorrow and hold on for the win.
The cold stretch with RISP will end, the team will start rolling, and all will be well soon enough.
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What?
There was a game tonight. I thought we were LARPing!
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Cards Fan Here
Do you guys ever have problems with Cardinal fans coming over and being this obnoxious?
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 29, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Lots do with Larry
Lboros runs a pretty tight shift over at Vivaelbirdos. I always like Brewers and their fans.
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Generally no...
There’s always going to be a DBag or two in the Keg. But generally Cards fans are respectful.
Touche.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Does your avatar stand for Brewers' W's?
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LOL...no.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
But that would be great if you guys did that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL SWL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
At least the L flag isn't ambiguous
I look at that avatar and think Brewers W. So it goes.
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I'm insulted by your avatar!
Also, are you folks aware that this is a website were Brewers fans discuss the Brewers? Would you be pissed if someone from here came over to Bizarro BCB back in April when we went 4-2 against the Cubs and wrote BREWRES WINZ lol woot !!! at the end of your game thread?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Some of you did.
and I didn’t come in here and do that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fine.
I don’t think it would be much appreciated if I went around and posted that dead cub picture on Bleed Cubbie whenever I saw something that insulted the Brewers- say, a Prince Fielder fat joke. And my picture was responding to the guy that posted CUBS WIN!!!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Point taken...
I offer my apology to you sir.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Civility is appreciated
and I think I’m going to flip that upside down M on its side so it looks more like a W.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Sucks about those folks, whoever they were
I guess that kind of explains the sanctimonious paragraph on the front page at your place that Brewers fans need to chill out. There are far more obnoxious Cubs fans, but it’s not unique to Chicago.
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So the other half must love the Cubs
and that number of aprox 3 million trumps the population of the city of Milwaukee..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
OMG another troll
Is there another team anywhere in the world that is hated by half their home town? Besides, disgust at Cubs fans is much wider than their own city.
Look, just because I point out a fact doesn't mean I am trolling
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
I'd love to know why I should care about this.
The fact that grown men and women actually hate the baseball team that i happen to follow (and my fellow fans and I) doesn’t exactly keep me up crying into my pillow at night.
Is every person that comes here and doesn't root for the Brewers a troll to you?
just askin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
If these people who come want to talk about baseball, fine
if they attempt to instigate animosity, no
if they post insulting pictures, no
and in general, if they come after their team wins and ours loses, no
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
20% Sox fans
And the number of men with a glass eye among them is increasing.
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Well, you got us...
I’m sure no Brewer fan has EVER committed a crime.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Please don't muddle the conversation with facts....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't about crimes
It was about stupid fans not being able to control their egos at a child’s birthday party.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
And the fact that they were cub fans proves?
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Lack of respect for others?
Like a poor kid who had a terrible birthday party… or a man who now has one eye… or the family who is gonna be in trouble because that guy can’t work right without both eyes… or the other man’s family, who is probably gonna lose their primary bread winner because of some stupid stunt he pulled in defending ‘his’ team…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Idiots cheering for any team could do that though
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+1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha...
Love it!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
TROLL!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I had your back...
but I don’t think you need any help..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
POTTERGASM!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I hate it when people show up to the internet gangbang and they weren't invited.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
I just want to sit in the corner and watch....
I’ll even bring some paper-towels for after.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
To think
there are people on here who have no concept of the IGB
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
We all have our gangbang corners...some people just can't stick to theirs.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well you see....
It’s either blame the umps, who do in fact make poor calls on occasion in any game with any team.
OR
we can blame a fucking goat. Thats 100 years of blame so far right? right. now skip away.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on Jul 30, 2008 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN!
Brewcrewball is not hosting a troll party!
You’re not invited or welcome at this Interactive Gangbang! Please leave now! Thank you for coming to talk about baseball!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
lol.....seriously?
I’ll be sure to avoid using wikipedia next time I want to link someone to the title of a dr. seuss book.
Intellectual dishonestly….that’s what it was.
What do you expect from people who call themselves “Santo’s wooden legs” and have avatars like this:
I expect nothing but excellence and fresh minty breath.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone knows the Zooks were assholes
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
that was awesome. Keep defending the home field here, folks.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
the internet is serious business
Note that I haven’t come over to gloat about this victory. I am, however, laughing at the posters here who use words like “hate” and “despise” when referring to…...baseball fans/teams. I laugh at Cubs fans who do this, too (and believe me there are plenty of them). It’s just silly.
I hate Ryan Theriot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
whoops...wrong SBNation site...sorry.
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by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot and Howry for Hardy would be a good trade...
I’d even throw in Scott Eyre to help the Brewer’s bullpen.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought I was done arguing in here
are you actually serious? Hardy OPS+ is 121. Theriot is 99. I think you’re joking.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Wait a second...
maybe we could talk them out the Brooklyn Bridge as well.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
out of the Brooklyn Bridge
damn scotch hands!
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
dude...the Brewers want to actually win baseball games...
why would they want those guys?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, according to many Cub fans...
Theriot is an all-star and the best player on the team. Howry will probably be better soon, and Eyre is a proven commodity.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Accoring to many Cub fans...
the Horry Kow shirts are “funny”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
True that...
And I hate those “Coolie Hats” too. What kind of idiot wears those?
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