13 years ago today-- Brant Brown's dropped ball

[mul21]

It's not so much that the booze isn't as fun, it's that whole having responsibilities to deal with the next day and the fact that the recovery takes longer. There's very little chance I could go out and get tanked 2 mights in a row these days and that was the norm (if not 3 or 4) 10-12 years ago.

[Proven Veteran]

I was at the one game playoff, it was a lot of fun, I remember everyone staying in their seats and dancing around after they won. I also remember Beck having absolutely nothing left and still getting the save.

 

I was also at the home games in 1989, those weren't very much fun.

[J.R.]

I was in school at the time.

 

We left the apartment to celebrate a buddy's 21st birthday, and at that point I felt the game was in the bag. We got to the bar just in time to see the replays on ESPN. I almost threw up on the spot.

[NCCubFan]

The hidden tragedy of that play: The Neifi era does not exist if he doesn't hit that home run for the Rockies that afternoon.

 

The Neifi homer was against the Giants on the final day of the season.

The day Neifi really did save the Cubs.

[erik316wttn]

The hidden tragedy of that play: The Neifi era does not exist if he doesn't hit that home run for the Rockies that afternoon.

 

The Neifi homer was against the Giants on the final day of the season.

The day Neifi really did save the Cubs.

 

It was like 30 seconds after the Cubs game ended that day, correct?

[Soul]

I was in school at the time.

 

We left the apartment to celebrate a buddy's 21st birthday, and at that point I felt the game was in the bag. We got to the bar just in time to see the replays on ESPN. I almost threw up on the spot.

 

I saw it live. Couldn't believe the drop. Then heard Santos' call, and couldn't stop laughing.

 

We made the playoffs that year so ultimately it didn't matter much. That weird first base line play against the Stros was probably more instrumental to our playoff appearance. But it was fun seeing Santos simply lose all control.

[NCCubFan]

The hidden tragedy of that play: The Neifi era does not exist if he doesn't hit that home run for the Rockies that afternoon.

 

The Neifi homer was against the Giants on the final day of the season.

The day Neifi really did save the Cubs.

 

It was like 30 seconds after the Cubs game ended that day, correct?

Pretty much. I remember feeling down after the Cubs lost that day, but it wasn't very long before excitement set in.

[17 Seconds]

i was 14 and talking to my dad at work at the time. he had me put the phone next to the tv speaker so he could hear the final out. he heard me screaming and knew something terrible had happened.

 

man, that loss was briefly devastating.

[SouthSideRyan]

I was in school at the time.

 

We left the apartment to celebrate a buddy's 21st birthday, and at that point I felt the game was in the bag. We got to the bar just in time to see the replays on ESPN. I almost threw up on the spot.

 

I saw it live. Couldn't believe the drop. Then heard Santos' call, and couldn't stop laughing.

 

We made the playoffs that year so ultimately it didn't matter much. That weird first base line play against the Stros was probably more instrumental to our playoff appearance. But it was fun seeing Santos simply lose all control.

 

Laughing?? Fun? WTF is wrong with you?

[davearm2]

I was in school at the time.

 

We left the apartment to celebrate a buddy's 21st birthday, and at that point I felt the game was in the bag. We got to the bar just in time to see the replays on ESPN. I almost threw up on the spot.

 

I saw it live. Couldn't believe the drop. Then heard Santos' call, and couldn't stop laughing.

 

We made the playoffs that year so ultimately it didn't matter much. That weird first base line play against the Stros was probably more instrumental to our playoff appearance. But it was fun seeing Santos simply lose all control.

 

Laughing?? Fun? WTF is wrong with you?

I was thinking "Santos"???? WTF is wrong with you?

[Derwood]

The Neifi HR was indeed on the last day of the season. We botched a game at Houston (when Terry Mulholland overthrew Grace on a simple 1-3 put out play), but were bailed out by Neifi's HR in Colorado

[SouthSideRyan]

The Neifi HR was indeed on the last day of the season. We botched a game at Houston (when Terry Mulholland overthrew Grace on a simple 1-3 put out play), but were bailed out by Neifi's HR in Colorado

 

I remember the Mulholland error, but it wasn't game 162. Actually, I can't find it being anywhere down the stretch, which is strange.

[SouthSideRyan]

Mulholland actually started game 162, and just was extended too long giving up 2 in the 8th. Then Riggleman threw Beck for 3 innings until he finally gave up a run.

[CubColtPacer]

The Neifi HR was indeed on the last day of the season. We botched a game at Houston (when Terry Mulholland overthrew Grace on a simple 1-3 put out play), but were bailed out by Neifi's HR in Colorado

 

The Mulholland play was not on the final day of the season. That game was in August of that year. Mulholland did start the final game of the year and gave up the 2 runs to tie the game but it wasn't on an error. Beck gave up the winning run in the 11th in his 3rd inning of work.

[CubColtPacer]

The Neifi HR was indeed on the last day of the season. We botched a game at Houston (when Terry Mulholland overthrew Grace on a simple 1-3 put out play), but were bailed out by Neifi's HR in Colorado

 

I remember the Mulholland error, but it wasn't game 162. Actually, I can't find it being anywhere down the stretch, which is strange.

 

August 15th was that game.

[rawaction]

I agree that 1998 was a more fun season to watch than 2003 and 2008. The playoffs in 2003 were obviously much more fun, but 1998 felt pretty magical. It just had that "special" feeling like something good was going to finally happen to the Cubs. In 2003, I knew the team was loaded with talent. I think I was more stressed that season because the team was good, and I expected something bad to happen. But I also felt that 2003 was just the beginning and if the Cubs didn't do it in 2003, they'd have plenty of chances with the great young pitching and the potential of the nucleus on offense with Patterson, Choi, Aramis, Bellhorn, and Sammy still having a little left in the tank,.

[Bote McBoteface]

The extra innings walk-off homerun on the final weekend of the season in 2004 to that Met's player that I still haven't heard of since strikes me as more tragic than the Brant Brown play. Still gotta love the "Ohhhh nooo", though.

[Soul]

I was in school at the time.

 

We left the apartment to celebrate a buddy's 21st birthday, and at that point I felt the game was in the bag. We got to the bar just in time to see the replays on ESPN. I almost threw up on the spot.

 

I saw it live. Couldn't believe the drop. Then heard Santos' call, and couldn't stop laughing.

 

We made the playoffs that year so ultimately it didn't matter much. That weird first base line play against the Stros was probably more instrumental to our playoff appearance. But it was fun seeing Santos simply lose all control.

 

Laughing?? Fun? WTF is wrong with you?

 

It was well afterwards that I finally heard Santos' call of it.

[series65cubsfan]

Growing up sucks. Even booze isn't as fun.

 

You're doing it wrong.

[erik316wttn]

The extra innings walk-off homerun on the final weekend of the season in 2004 to that Met's player that I still haven't heard of since strikes me as more tragic than the Brant Brown play. Still gotta love the "Ohhhh nooo", though.

 

Victor Diaz.

[Sosa21MVP]

I agree that 1998 was a more fun season to watch than 2003 and 2008. The playoffs in 2003 were obviously much more fun, but 1998 felt pretty magical. It just had that "special" feeling like something good was going to finally happen to the Cubs. In 2003, I knew the team was loaded with talent. I think I was more stressed that season because the team was good, and I expected something bad to happen. But I also felt that 2003 was just the beginning and if the Cubs didn't do it in 2003, they'd have plenty of chances with the great young pitching and the potential of the nucleus on offense with Patterson, Choi, Aramis, Bellhorn, and Sammy still having a little left in the tank,.

 

Honestly I don't remember expectations for that 2003 team being all that high beyond the fact that they had Prior & Wood...when they even made the playoffs, I was pleasantly surprised. That is why I guess the meltdown against Florida never bothered me that much...I'll always be far more depressed by the 2008 team melting down against LA.

[bcl412]

I agree that 1998 was a more fun season to watch than 2003 and 2008. The playoffs in 2003 were obviously much more fun, but 1998 felt pretty magical. It just had that "special" feeling like something good was going to finally happen to the Cubs. In 2003, I knew the team was loaded with talent. I think I was more stressed that season because the team was good, and I expected something bad to happen. But I also felt that 2003 was just the beginning and if the Cubs didn't do it in 2003, they'd have plenty of chances with the great young pitching and the potential of the nucleus on offense with Patterson, Choi, Aramis, Bellhorn, and Sammy still having a little left in the tank,.

 

Honestly I don't remember expectations for that 2003 team being all that high beyond the fact that they had Prior & Wood...when they even made the playoffs, I was pleasantly surprised. That is why I guess the meltdown against Florida never bothered me that much...I'll always be far more depressed by the 2008 team melting down against LA.

 

I thought they were considered one of the up and coming teams. I remember ESPN saying things like "they could compete this year but they are probably a year or two away". At least that is what I remember, I could be way off.

[rocket]

I agree that 1998 was a more fun season to watch than 2003 and 2008. The playoffs in 2003 were obviously much more fun, but 1998 felt pretty magical. It just had that "special" feeling like something good was going to finally happen to the Cubs. In 2003, I knew the team was loaded with talent. I think I was more stressed that season because the team was good, and I expected something bad to happen. But I also felt that 2003 was just the beginning and if the Cubs didn't do it in 2003, they'd have plenty of chances with the great young pitching and the potential of the nucleus on offense with Patterson, Choi, Aramis, Bellhorn, and Sammy still having a little left in the tank,.

 

i don't know, i had a pretty magical feeling about the cubs during the 2008 regular season. first time we were legitimately the best team in the league.

[17 Seconds]

santos

[Guest]

I agree that 1998 was a more fun season to watch than 2003 and 2008. The playoffs in 2003 were obviously much more fun, but 1998 felt pretty magical. It just had that "special" feeling like something good was going to finally happen to the Cubs. In 2003, I knew the team was loaded with talent. I think I was more stressed that season because the team was good, and I expected something bad to happen. But I also felt that 2003 was just the beginning and if the Cubs didn't do it in 2003, they'd have plenty of chances with the great young pitching and the potential of the nucleus on offense with Patterson, Choi, Aramis, Bellhorn, and Sammy still having a little left in the tank,.

 

Honestly I don't remember expectations for that 2003 team being all that high beyond the fact that they had Prior & Wood...when they even made the playoffs, I was pleasantly surprised. That is why I guess the meltdown against Florida never bothered me that much...I'll always be far more depressed by the 2008 team melting down against LA.

 

I thought they were considered one of the up and coming teams. I remember ESPN saying things like "they could compete this year but they are probably a year or two away". At least that is what I remember, I could be way off.

 

I remember the same thing. They were supposed to be decent in 03 but not really good until 04-05.