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Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Butcher - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32624:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Butch, how many times were you absolutely POSITIVE we weren't going to make the playoffs last year? 40? 50?
I'm not trying to blow sunshine up anyone's ass, but c'mon guys, put down the razor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I worried a bit down the stretch, but I don't think I was ever absolutely POSITIVE that we were going to miss the playoffs.
The Reds, Cards, and Pirates all look a lot better than they did last year. We look a little worse. I hope I'm proven wrong, but I won't be surprised either way.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - rok - 04-23-2009
The worst thing that could have happened was game 1 being such a cakewalk. We've been sleepwalking ever since. Questionable defense, questionable hitting approach, questionable managing. This team needs to get the hell out of town as quickly as possible.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Fly - 04-23-2009
Ultimate Surrender's a pretty good site. First, the girl's wrestle. Then, the winner takes a strap-on to the loser. To put that in perspective here, we are the losers and Harang is wearing the strap-on.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Clapp - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32628:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32624:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM:name=BT)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BT @ Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Butch, how many times were you absolutely POSITIVE we weren't going to make the playoffs last year? 40? 50?
I'm not trying to blow sunshine up anyone's ass, but c'mon guys, put down the razor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I worried a bit down the stretch, but I don't think I was ever absolutely POSITIVE that we were going to miss the playoffs.
The Reds, Cards, and Pirates all look a lot better than they did last year. We look a little worse. I hope I'm proven wrong, but I won't be surprised either way.
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The Pirates are not going to be much, if any better at all than last year. Their lineup is beyond awful and arguably their best hitter is out 2 months. Anything other than the cellar for them would be a surprise. The Cardinals are solid, will probably finish with about the same record as last year. The Reds are better but won't be a threat to us.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - AlexV - 04-23-2009
Wow, I'm surprised Soriano didn't swing at those 2 pitches.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Clapp - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32632:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:43 PM:name=AlexV)-->QUOTE (AlexV @ Apr 23 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wow, I'm surprised Soriano didn't swing at those 2 pitches.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't think I've ever seen Soriano take 2 fastballs for strikes in an at bat.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Fly - 04-23-2009
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Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Butcher - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32631:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:42 PM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ Apr 23 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32628:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32624:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM:name=BT)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BT @ Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Butch, how many times were you absolutely POSITIVE we weren't going to make the playoffs last year? 40? 50?
I'm not trying to blow sunshine up anyone's ass, but c'mon guys, put down the razor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I worried a bit down the stretch, but I don't think I was ever absolutely POSITIVE that we were going to miss the playoffs.
The Reds, Cards, and Pirates all look a lot better than they did last year. We look a little worse. I hope I'm proven wrong, but I won't be surprised either way.
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The Pirates are not going to be much, if any better at all than last year. Their lineup is beyond awful and arguably their best hitter is out 2 months. Anything other than the cellar for them would be a surprise. The Cardinals are solid, will probably finish with about the same record as last year. The Reds are better but won't be a threat to us.
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I hope you're right.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - AlexV - 04-23-2009
I can't believe a god damned sports team can make me lose my shit this bad!
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Butcher - 04-23-2009
We're awesome.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - AlexV - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32635:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:45 PM:name=Clapp)-->QUOTE (Clapp @ Apr 23 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32632:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:43 PM:name=AlexV)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AlexV @ Apr 23 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wow, I'm surprised Soriano didn't swing at those 2 pitches.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I don't think I've ever seen Soriano take 2 fastballs for strikes in an at bat.
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Yes, and he didn't swing at two sliders on the dirt either. That was just not Soriano.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Clapp - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32639:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:48 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Apr 23 2009, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32631:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:42 PM:name=Clapp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Clapp @ Apr 23 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32628:date=Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM:name=Butcher)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Butcher @ Apr 23 2009, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=32624:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM:name=BT)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BT @ Apr 23 2009, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Butch, how many times were you absolutely POSITIVE we weren't going to make the playoffs last year? 40? 50?
I'm not trying to blow sunshine up anyone's ass, but c'mon guys, put down the razor.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I worried a bit down the stretch, but I don't think I was ever absolutely POSITIVE that we were going to miss the playoffs.
The Reds, Cards, and Pirates all look a lot better than they did last year. We look a little worse. I hope I'm proven wrong, but I won't be surprised either way.
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The Pirates are not going to be much, if any better at all than last year. Their lineup is beyond awful and arguably their best hitter is out 2 months. Anything other than the cellar for them would be a surprise. The Cardinals are solid, will probably finish with about the same record as last year. The Reds are better but won't be a threat to us.
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I hope you're right.
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The Cardinals could be up to a 90 win team I suppose but they have to have about everything go right. I mean they're without Carpenter now, Wellemeyer is not looking like his 2008 self, and their bullpen is pure shit. They almost blew an 11-3 lead to the Mets today. It appears Ludwick was no fluke and Pujols is the best player on the planet though. I don't know, the Cubs will have to beyond suck or have a shitload of injuries. Both are very possible, but you can't predict it. The Cubs have to lose this division.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Butcher - 04-23-2009
OK. Now I'm turning it off.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - ruby23 - 04-23-2009
<!--quoteo(post=32648:date=Apr 23 2009, 03:53 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Apr 23 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->OK. Now I'm turning it off.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Already did.
Cubs vs. Reds 4/23/09 - Fly - 04-23-2009
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