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Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju.

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 15:07:53

Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

ooo

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 12:48:34, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Am I supposed to know who those people are?

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:38:59, in reply to "ooo"

I recognize Shaw. I assume the guy on the other end is Busch by the comments below. Is the dude in the middle a country music person that apparently I'm supposed to hate because ????

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Charlie Kirk

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:44:32, in reply to "Am I supposed to know who those people are?"

https://www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk/charlie-kirk-threatens-jb-pritzker-and-brandon-johnson-insurrection-act-and-federal

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

All they will do is come stand around awhile and then leave when the media gets bored…

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 18:26:30, in reply to "Charlie Kirk"

it’s performative political art.

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"Sweet home Chicago, take it over. Seize it. Roll in the tanks just like we said in DC. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Pritzker, you are next, and you are woefully unprepared for what is coming. Law and order is coming, and we will liberate my favorite city, Chicago." https://www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk/charlie-kirk-threatens-jb-pritzker-and-brandon-johnson-insurrection-act-and-federal

OTOH, if there's going to be a Kent State moment, I'd put my money on it happening in Chicago

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 22:16:13, in reply to "All they will do is come stand around awhile and then leave when the media gets bored…"

If/when the bitch tries it, it's going to be ugly.

Never forget, he couldn't even hold an election rally here without it nearly devolving into a riot, and that was before the 9 years of simmering hatred that have followed.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

It's Charlie Kirk. Took me a while to recognize him too*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:41:02, in reply to "Am I supposed to know who those people are?"

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I recognize Shaw. I assume the guy on the other end is Busch by the comments below. Is the dude in the middle a country music person that apparently I'm supposed to hate because ????

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime

Masterdebater.

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 18:47:55, in reply to "It's Charlie Kirk. Took me a while to recognize him too*"

Doesn’t look like the gum transplant took.

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I recognize Shaw. I assume the guy on the other end is Busch by the comments below. Is the dude in the middle a country music person that apparently I'm supposed to hate because ????

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

I listen to country music and root for professional athletes

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 15:23:10, in reply to "ooo"

I’ve long ago come to terms with accepting that many/most have different political beliefs than me, not going to deprive myself of things I enjoy because of it.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

"country" music, you mean.*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 17:11:44, in reply to "I listen to country music and root for professional athletes"

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I’ve long ago come to terms with accepting that many/most have different political beliefs than me, not going to deprive myself of things I enjoy because of it.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Lots of puns, no real answers

Valid for the most part, but some of my favorites would be considered more authentic*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 17:52:47, in reply to ""country" music, you mean.*"

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I’ve long ago come to terms with accepting that many/most have different political beliefs than me, not going to deprive myself of things I enjoy because of it.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Seeing Zach Bryan at Notre Dame stadium September 6th. Taking the Irish Express. Can’t wait.*

Posted by DiamondDazzle <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DiamondDazzle' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:25:04, in reply to "I listen to country music and root for professional athletes"

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I’ve long ago come to terms with accepting that many/most have different political beliefs than me, not going to deprive myself of things I enjoy because of it.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

I root for sports teams, I infrequently root for individual players...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 15:57:13, in reply to "I listen to country music and root for professional athletes"

...and fuck Jason Aldean, Chris Jenson, Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins, and both Big AND Rich.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

I love Morgan Wallen and Toby Keith's music

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 15:27:37, in reply to "I listen to country music and root for professional athletes"

and I'm positive that both of them are complete pieces of shit (RIP).

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I’ve long ago come to terms with accepting that many/most have different political beliefs than me, not going to deprive myself of things I enjoy because of it.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Timely

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 17:09:36, in reply to "I love Morgan Wallen and Toby Keith's music"

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

How many hats did Charlie Kirk have to stitch together to fit his freakish noggin*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 15:12:43, in reply to "ooo"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Big League Chew: The story of Gums McGhee.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on August 22, 2025, 14:15:48, in reply to "ooo"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

They’re white guys that play baseball, not a surprise*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 14:15:07, in reply to "ooo"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

If you look at Busch's social media follows it's not really a surprise*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 14:13:29, in reply to "ooo"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

...and Shaw exudes Boston Area POS racist vibes.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 14:17:29, in reply to "If you look at Busch's social media follows it's not really a surprise*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

I mean it's a Racist Ricketts owned ball club, so forgive my lack of surprise.

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 14:07:18, in reply to "ooo"

Fuck all three of 'em and the whole Ricketts Klan.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

but go cubs!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 14:52:43, in reply to "I mean it's a Racist Ricketts owned ball club, so forgive my lack of surprise."

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Fuck all three of 'em and the whole Ricketts Klan.

I was a Cubs fan before any of them were Cubs, I'll be a fan long after they are gone.

...but your schtick will always be a poor imitation of Detlef's already shitty one, you fascist piece of crap.

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

2 detlef mentions in a week. I guess you’ve moved on from Throwsize *

Posted by jjlocke923 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jjlocke923' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 18:30:28, in reply to "I was a Cubs fan before any of them were Cubs, I'll be a fan long after they are gone."

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...but your schtick will always be a poor imitation of Detlef's already shitty one, you fascist piece of crap.

Proud Winner of the 2024 Deuce ROY Award

Laura Ricketts sucks

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 19:07:27, in reply to "2 detlef mentions in a week. I guess you’ve moved on from Throwsize *"

as a Democrat and as a WNBA owner.

Go Brewers.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Thanks for everyone for the advice (exception: Chilango)"

sticks and stones, but if i were as conflicted as you are on so many things, i'd probably resort

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:09:19, in reply to "I was a Cubs fan before any of them were Cubs, I'll be a fan long after they are gone."

to name calling as well.

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...but your schtick will always be a poor imitation of Detlef's already shitty one, you fascist piece of crap.

What conflict? That I hate my team's ownership?

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 16:31:50, in reply to "sticks and stones, but if i were as conflicted as you are on so many things, i'd probably resort"

Because Sox fans don't have that problem? *eyeroll*

Isn't it time for you disappear for a couple years again, you fascist twat?

"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

Suzuki gets called out on more marginal strikes......

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 15:24:48, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

I'd love to see him just lose his shit on an ump one of these days. It would be so delightfully out of character.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

He also takes a lot of called 3rd strikes correctly called*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 22, 2025, 6:22:44, in reply to "Suzuki gets called out on more marginal strikes......"

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I'd love to see him just lose his shit on an ump one of these days. It would be so delightfully out of character.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

And/or swing the bat*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 15:58:43, in reply to "Suzuki gets called out on more marginal strikes......"

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I'd love to see him just lose his shit on an ump one of these days. It would be so delightfully out of character.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Would really love PCA to surprise me with a hit in a big moment here*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 14:48:39, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

really good AB to start the 8th*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 15:44:18, in reply to "Would really love PCA to surprise me with a hit in a big moment here*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

*sad trombone* *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 15:52:58, in reply to "really good AB to start the 8th*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

Good enough.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

Good enough*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 14:49:48, in reply to "Would really love PCA to surprise me with a hit in a big moment here*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

LOL, nice.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

Good thing Craig sat Shaw AND Cassie today. Good lord, this is your last crack at MKE.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

My view today you suckers and losers:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 13:42:00, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

Dansby draws walk:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 13:58:21, in reply to "My view today you suckers and losers:"

it's a good thing you took that picture otherwise no one would have believed you

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 14:00:42, in reply to "Dansby draws walk:"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Strongly dislike today’s lineup

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 10:47:44, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

1. Busch, 1B
2. Tucker, RF
3. Suzuki, DH
4. Crow-Armstrong, CF
5. Happ, LF
6. Hoerner, 2B
7. Castro, 3B
8. Swanson, SS
9. McGuire, C

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

I've seen worse. Counsel insists on Kelly hitting in the middle of the lineup despite being

pretty bad since May.

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1. Busch, 1B
2. Tucker, RF
3. Suzuki, DH
4. Crow-Armstrong, CF
5. Happ, LF
6. Hoerner, 2B
7. Castro, 3B
8. Swanson, SS
9. McGuire, C

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

Generally agree but Kelly was great in July and there hasn’t really been anyone better to put there

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 11:25:34, in reply to "I've seen worse. Counsel insists on Kelly hitting in the middle of the lineup despite being"

You could now argue that Shaw should be moved up but I’m ok with waiting a bit more time before doing that.

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pretty bad since May.

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1. Busch, 1B
2. Tucker, RF
3. Suzuki, DH
4. Crow-Armstrong, CF
5. Happ, LF
6. Hoerner, 2B
7. Castro, 3B
8. Swanson, SS
9. McGuire, C

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Caissie has 3 good games...time to sit him

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Heavy wind blowing in again today, it’s gotten absurd at this point. But good with Shota pitching*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 10:04:14, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Welp, not blowing in enough apparently*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 13:43:35, in reply to "Heavy wind blowing in again today, it’s gotten absurd at this point. But good with Shota pitching*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Win today and you've still got a shot at the division. Go Shota.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

lol.*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 19:45:30, in reply to "Win today and you've still got a shot at the division. Go Shota.*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Sox are, what, only the second-worst team in baseball this year? Progress!*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 20:29:55, in reply to "lol.*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

If you gave the Sox one extra win per series, would they be in contention?

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 22:31:39, in reply to "Sox are, what, only the second-worst team in baseball this year? Progress!*"

Yes, but, be honest, you had to do the math.

Shota. Vsm Preister. Could be a sub 2hr 15min game

Posted by redgrange77 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=redgrange77' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 5:51:44, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Matt Shaw now has a higher OPS+ than Cam Smith and is well ahead of him in WAR

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 0:12:14, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

Also of note, Cam Smith’s last HR was the one against the Cubs on 6/28.

0 HR’s in 151 AB’s since then.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

that seems like an apples to oranges comparison*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 7:29:45, in reply to "Matt Shaw now has a higher OPS+ than Cam Smith and is well ahead of him in WAR"

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Also of note, Cam Smith’s last HR was the one against the Cubs on 6/28.

0 HR’s in 151 AB’s since then.

What do you mean?*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 9:23:47, in reply to "that seems like an apples to oranges comparison*"

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Also of note, Cam Smith’s last HR was the one against the Cubs on 6/28.

0 HR’s in 151 AB’s since then.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

they don't play the same position, weren't traded for each other...

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 9:34:20, in reply to "What do you mean?*"

if they kept Smith, Shaw wasn't an impact to Smith's playing time.

I guess I'm confused by the comparison. Smith went straight to the majors without any time in the minors, Shaw had 2 years of time in the minors.

There was a lot of talk earlier this season that the Cubs misevaluated their own system in that deal

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 9:41:45, in reply to "they don't play the same position, weren't traded for each other..."

Cam Smith was drafted as a 3B and was exclusively playing that for the Cubs, the Astros moved him to the OF because they had a roster hole there but he never even played that position in college.

So when Cam Smith looked like he was going to win ROY and Matt Shaw was back in the minors, there was definitely a lot of talk about it. Ultimately Cam Smith vs. Kyle Tucker is what ultimately matters in evaluating the trade, but it looked worse when it seemed like we traded the wrong 3B too.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Thanks, I guess I missed the 3B part, since he was only playing outfield in Houston...

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 10:21:20, in reply to "There was a lot of talk earlier this season that the Cubs misevaluated their own system in that deal"

and I didn't go back to see what he played in college.

What's the word on Tucker? Still keeping him out? Is it physical (injury) or mental?*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 10:11:47, in reply to "There was a lot of talk earlier this season that the Cubs misevaluated their own system in that deal"

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Craig said after the first game that they were gonna sit him for a few days

it's probably both physical and mental. In addition to the hand I think he hurt his knee worse than he acknowledged when he fouled a ball off it. those two injuries probably affected his swing and his bat speed. The continued struggles then got into his head

they should have put him on the 10 day IL 3-4 weeks ago

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Per Twitter, he's in the lineup today.*

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Calendar time for Buddy!

Are they pulling Caissie? Kid looked really good*

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 21, 2025, 13:43:28, in reply to "Per Twitter, he's in the lineup today.*"

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well I guess 2 days counts as a few

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Rod Beck would approve of that save.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:36:21, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

See also, Mitch Williams*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:37:18, in reply to "Rod Beck would approve of that save."

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That one was more shades of Marmol*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:37:48, in reply to "See also, Mitch Williams*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

W. 3 out of 4 is a good week against the Brew.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:35:32, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

One more tomorrow*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:36:14, in reply to "W. 3 out of 4 is a good week against the Brew.*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

74 degrees. Will be there*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

5 game series?

Making up for a rainout somewhere?

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Yep*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:46:29, in reply to "5 game series?"

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Making up for a rainout somewhere?

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Palencia is all over the place *

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:34:48, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

No surprise but now it’s official. Tucker has had a hairline fracture in his hand since June*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:21:51, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I don’t love this story being out out there now*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 22:20:18, in reply to "No surprise but now it’s official. Tucker has had a hairline fracture in his hand since June*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Which is just a further indictment of how bad this org managed things

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:30:16, in reply to "No surprise but now it’s official. Tucker has had a hairline fracture in his hand since June*"

When it was clear he couldn't simply play through it you needed to sit him. And that time was weeks ago

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Man, Shaw has been great. And Eugenio Suarez has been one of the worst hitters in baseball…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:14:03, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

since being traded.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Definitely looking like a keeper, which is huge for now and the future.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:53:35, in reply to "Man, Shaw has been great. And Eugenio Suarez has been one of the worst hitters in baseball…"

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since being traded.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Suarez has a long history of being awesome for long stretches, then sub-replacement for longer

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:37:56, in reply to "Man, Shaw has been great. And Eugenio Suarez has been one of the worst hitters in baseball…"

I wanted no part of him.

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since being traded.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

.141 BA and .188 OBP with 36% K rate since the trade, absolutely horrendous stuff.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:48:39, in reply to "Suarez has a long history of being awesome for long stretches, then sub-replacement for longer"

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I wanted no part of him.

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since being traded.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Baseball is a mysterious fig*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 21:19:54, in reply to "Man, Shaw has been great. And Eugenio Suarez has been one of the worst hitters in baseball…"

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since being traded.

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Good on Rea, batters stop swinging for fences.

Posted by redgrange77 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=redgrange77' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 20:41:51, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

Hooked on a feelin'

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Re: Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju.

Posted by redgrange77 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=redgrange77' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 20, 2025, 20:40:44, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Double W today.....much needed. *

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 21:39:08, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Yep, now let's keep it going.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 21:40:29, in reply to "Double W today.....much needed. *"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Needed that one*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 21:14:00, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Good work Phil*

Posted by reggiedunlop <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=reggiedunlop' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 15:55:52, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

No kidding, we all dropped the ball in not doing so earlier*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 16:17:03, in reply to "Good work Phil*"

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Ricketts thinking of all the money he can save with Tucker benched and Cassie getting big hits*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 15:14:17, in reply to "Cubs need a reboot-CHHS's thread has been bad juju. "

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

he was never going to sign Tucker

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 19, 2025, 15:15:12, in reply to "Ricketts thinking of all the money he can save with Tucker benched and Cassie getting big hits*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

5 runs won't be enough today.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

O N K C.*

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Pissed away almost all of a 5 run lead already today. And as I typed this Keller escaped a 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs down 1 jam against the Brew.

Hopefully it's a sign.

Calendar time for Buddy!

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