9/5 Winners (Lilly) @ DBR (Arroyo) 6:10 PM CST CSN+

[Ski]

Greetings from beautiful North Dakota!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/427199547_4a769001dd.jpg?v=0

http://nd.water.usgs.gov/lewisandclark/images/fort_lincoln.jpg

 

The recently solid Lilly (13-8, 4.23)

http://www.cubbiesbaseball.com/images/spring/2008/lilly.JPG

Will take on rockstar legend Bronsen Arroyo: (13-10, 4.51)

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/03/28/1175110916_0062.jpg

 

Now, Cubs fans, I know we are stuck in a rut, and yet, we still have a very good chance of making the playoffs. Perhaps our streak can be attributed to facing bad pitching and the hot astros. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm looking forward to getting on the road. These bad games can't last forever, and a day off will be nice. I want to make the rest of the game threads for this year, including the postseason.

 

I want nothing but humor and positivity in this thread. I don't want us getting all bummed out. Make outrageous predictions. Joke around. Post some funny youtube videos. But no moping, no cries of the sky falling, or you will be promptly banned* In fact, I want full positivity in this thread.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV0mHPWkBgg

 

Go CUBS!

 

 

*not enforced

Edited September 4, 2008 by Ski

[David]

I'm going to the 9/6 and 9/7 games... Ski, you'd better be starting both those game threads, too.

[Little Slide Rooter]

A while back, there was this thing that the Cubs used to do when they'd score more runs than the other team. Now granted, this was a while ago, and I cant remember what it was called. There was even a little song that everyone used to sing after they did it. It made people very happy. Now I don't know if they plan on doing it again any time soon, but if they can manage to do it some more, it could very much help their case for the post season.

 

Just...whats that word...its on the tip of my tongue...ah forget it.

[Sammy Sofa]

September starts on the 5th this year.

 

Cubs...

 

[UMFan83]

Change the title to Cobs or you will be banned from this board. I have connections.

[Mizzou]

1st in Team AVG

1st in Team OBP

1st in Team SLG

1st in Team Runs Scored

2nd in Team ERA (by 0.02)

 

These stats are current. Even after this crappy losing streak. Time to start playing like it. No better team to do it against than one that really effed us in 2004. And a manager that did the same.

[Ski]

Change the title to Cobs or you will be banned from this board. I have connections.

No negativity.

[Guest]

ND stands for winning streak. :)

[UMFan83]

Change the title to Cobs or you will be banned from this board. I have connections.

No negativity.

 

Its not...

 

Completely

Outstanding

By

September

 

Change it. Now.

[Little Slide Rooter]

With no game tommorow, and the Brewers sure to crush the hapless Padres, the only thing we can hoep for is good news about Z.

[David]

What's the pitching matchup in that one, LLF?

 

Do they at least face Peavy at some point?

[Omar]

What's the pitching matchup in that one, LLF?

 

Do they at least face Peavy at some point?

 

Estes, Geer, Peavy, and Young.

[Ski]

What's the pitching matchup in that one, LLF?

 

Do they at least face Peavy at some point?

 

Estes, Geer, Peavy, and Young.

Maybe Sean Testes can repeat that start against us.

[David]

Oh, god, Estes...

 

wow... even I can't find positive in that

[Omar]

Cubs Vs. Arroyo

                    **PA**  AB  H  2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO   BA   OBP   SLG   OPS  
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Alfonso Soriano      38    36   8  5  0  1   3   1  11  .222  .237  .444  .681 
Aramis Ramirez       37    33   8  1  0  1   3   4   3  .242  .324  .364  .688 
Derrek Lee           34    26   6  1  0  2   7   6   8  .231  .382  .500  .882 
Jim Edmonds          32    29   7  1  0  1   4   2   6  .241  .281  .379  .660 
Ryan Theriot         24    21   6  1  0  0   5   1   3  .286  .304  .333  .637 
Mark DeRosa          19    18   9  1  0  1   2   1   3  .500  .526  .722 1.248 
Ronny Cedeno         18    15   3  1  0  0   1   1   6  .200  .235  .267  .502 
Daryle Ward          14    13   3  0  0  0   0   1   1  .231  .286  .231  .517 
Henry Blanco         12    12   1  0  0  0   2   0   3  .083  .083  .083  .166 
Reed Johnson         12    11   3  0  0  0   3   0   1  .273  .333  .273  .606 
Geovany Soto          7     5   1  0  0  0   0   2   0  .200  .429  .200  .629 
Kosuke Fukudome       6     6   0  0  0  0   0   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Ted Lilly             6     6   0  0  0  0   1   0   2  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Mike Fontenot         3     3   2  1  0  1   2   0   1  .667  .667 2.000 2.667 
Carlos Zambrano       3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Jason Marquis         2     2   0  0  0  0   0   0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000 
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Total               267   239  57 12  0  7  33  19  50  .238  .294  .377  .671 

 

Reds Vs. Lilly

                    **PA**  AB  H  2B 3B HR RBI  BB  SO   BA   OBP   SLG   OPS 
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Edwin Encarnacion    19    17   5  2  0  2   2   1   7  .294  .333  .765 1.098 
Brandon Phillips     19    18   1  0  0  1   2   1   4  .056  .105  .222  .327 
Jeff Keppinger       15    13   4  0  0  0   1   1   0  .308  .357  .308  .665 
Joey Votto           12    12   4  1  0  1   5   0   1  .333  .333  .667 1.000 
Jolbert Cabrera      10     9   3  0  0  0   2   0   2  .333  .300  .333  .633 
Corey Patterson       9     8   1  0  0  0   0   1   1  .125  .222  .125  .347 
Andy Phillips         7     6   0  0  0  0   0   1   4  .000  .143  .000  .143 
Bronson Arroyo        5     5   1  0  0  0   0   0   4  .200  .200  .200  .400 
Ryan Hanigan          4     4   1  1  0  0   0   0   0  .250  .250  .500  .750 
Paul Bako             3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Jay Bruce             3     2   0  0  0  0   0   1   1  .000  .333  .000  .333 
Chris Dickerson       3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Edinson Volquez       3     3   0  0  0  0   0   0   1  .000  .000  .000  .000 
Josh Fogg             1     0   0  0  0  0   0   0   0                         
+-----------------+-------+---+---+--+--+--+---+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+
Total               113   103  20  4  0  4  12   6  27  .194  .236  .350  .586 

[JeffH]

Will Arroyo pitch a perfect game or merely a no-hitter?

[erik316wttn]

Now, Cubs fans, I know we are stuck in a rut, and yet, we still have a very good chance of making the playoffs. Perhaps our streak can be attributed to facing bad pitching and the hot astros. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm looking forward to getting on the road. These bad games can't last forever, and a day off will be nice. I want to make the rest of the game threads for this year, including the postseason.

 

My understanding of how it works is that the person who has the most wins in the game threads during the season starts game 1, then yields to the 2nd most wins, etc.

 

As it stands right now, I'm starting Game 1 of the NLDS. :cool:

[Ski]

Now, Cubs fans, I know we are stuck in a rut, and yet, we still have a very good chance of making the playoffs. Perhaps our streak can be attributed to facing bad pitching and the hot astros. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm looking forward to getting on the road. These bad games can't last forever, and a day off will be nice. I want to make the rest of the game threads for this year, including the postseason.

 

My understanding of how it works is that the person who has the most wins in the game threads during the season starts game 1, then yields to the 2nd most wins, etc.

 

As it stands right now, I'm starting Game 1 of the NLDS. :cool:

Well, if I can go 22-0 over the rest of the season, I'd start game 1 :D

[haubrich91]

Here's some bold predictions...

 

Derrek Lee won't hit into a GIDP.

Bob Howry won't pitch in the game.

We'll use the whole "hitter's park" thing to our advantage.

THE STREAK WILL END!

[erik316wttn]

Now, Cubs fans, I know we are stuck in a rut, and yet, we still have a very good chance of making the playoffs. Perhaps our streak can be attributed to facing bad pitching and the hot astros. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm looking forward to getting on the road. These bad games can't last forever, and a day off will be nice. I want to make the rest of the game threads for this year, including the postseason.

 

My understanding of how it works is that the person who has the most wins in the game threads during the season starts game 1, then yields to the 2nd most wins, etc.

 

As it stands right now, I'm starting Game 1 of the NLDS. :cool:

Well, if I can go 22-0 over the rest of the season, I'd start game 1 :D

 

Touche

[TMan92]

Lilly in the Great American HR Park...This should be funny.

[Derwood]

Hey Ski. The correct name is "Dusty Baker's Reds", or DBR for short. Fix that ish!

[Omar]

Lilly in the Great American HR Park...This should be funny.

 

Lilly lifetime at GAHRP:

     I Split          G   GS  GF  W   L   S   CG SHO   IP     ERA    H    R   ER   HR  BB  IBB  SO  HBP
   +-+------------+----+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+------+------+----+----+----+---+----+---+----+---+
 CIN-GreatAmer BP    2   2   0   1   0   0   0   0    9     1.00    3    1    1   0    1   0   10   0 

 

 

     I Split          G    PA    AB    R    H   2B  3B  HR  BB  IBB  SO  HBP  SH  SF ROE GDP  SB   CS  Pk   BA   OBP   SLG   OPS  BAbip sOPS+ tOPS+ Split
   +-+------------+----+-----+-----+----+----+---+---+---+----+---+----+---+---+---+---+---+----+---+---+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+-----+------------+
 CIN-GreatAmer BP    2    32    30    1    3   0   0   0    1   0   10   0   0   0   0   0    1   0   0  .100  .129  .100  .229  .150         1   0   10   0 

 

 

Hardy har har.

[PrimeTime]

I feel weird sayin this but I actually cant wait for the Cubs to play on the road again..What are we 13-1 or something close in all our last road games?? Lets win some damn games please.

[Guest]

Gotta beat Dusty Baker's Reds.