Jim Hendry To Hold News Conference...

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 11:43 AM CST in Chicago Cubs News

There are unconfirmed rumors that this might be to announce a contract extension for Carlos Zambrano.

Use this thread to post thoughts and comments and the updated info after the n/c is held; by that time I will be heading downtown.

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i

posted up somethings on the other diary

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 11:42 AM CST reply actions

Why don't you add those to this post, too.

n/t

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 11:44 AM CST up reply actions

as soon

as i heard it i got chills like they just signed a new star player or something. i hope someone can email me a picture at the press conference.
email:t_bell_7@hotmail.com

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 11:44 AM CST reply actions

so

can i get a pic??

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

The press conference, unfortunately...

... won't be open to the public.

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:16 PM CST up reply actions

thats

booty

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 12:18 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I know.

I'm going to see what I can do to change that, unfortunately, I won't be able to do it by 1:30 today.

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:20 PM CST up reply actions

i heard it

one the mully and hanely show just a few min ago on an update. they said he would be getting up towards 16 mil/yr but they didnt say how many years

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 11:45 AM CST reply actions

I hope

it is that they have signed Z. Keeping fingers crossed.

COTTS!!!

by sue369 on Jan 19, 2007 11:46 AM CST reply actions

Oh, how I hope

I might be willing to nudge up my D+ offseason grade all the way to a C.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 11:51 AM CST reply actions

it will probably be a

conference to announce officially that Darlye Ward is a CUB ;)

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 11:52 AM CST reply actions

Or the signing of Jason Marquis!!

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 11:54 AM CST up reply actions

Aww

Thanks for ruining the fun.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

I knew...

... that'd get a rise out of you.

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 11:56 AM CST up reply actions

Hey

Bring rotten tomatoes, just in case that is the announcement.

Roses, perhaps, if it is an extension for Z.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 11:59 AM CST up reply actions

Hey!

Don't forget Marquis is a fellow MOT.

Maybe I'll invite him over for Passover.

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:01 PM CST up reply actions

That is pretty much...

...the only thing in his favor. And feel free to invite him for Passover. I don't have Marquis. See, the tomatoes are for Hendry, for being such a moron.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

Huh

That was supposed to say "hate", but somehow I was unable to actually say that I don't hate him.

For the record, I also don't have him.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

re: Huh

"For the record, I also don't have him."

I was gonna say...I thought maybe someone had kidnapped Marquis and I'd missed the news story.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 12:05 PM CST up reply actions

Nothing of the sort

But if he doesn't show up to Spring Training, don't look at me.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 12:06 PM CST up reply actions

Right. Let's blame Fat Tony.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 12:10 PM CST up reply actions

Fine with me.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions

LMAO

n/t

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:15 PM CST up reply actions

Why do I think

"Fat Tony" is going to become a regular member of the BCB family?

What about my efforts to get "Asian Hooters" going? Hmmm? Why hasn't that caught on?

HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Jan 19, 2007 1:10 PM CST up reply actions

re: Why do I think

Tell us more about these "Asian Hooters," Julie. I assure you, we are all ears...or eyes, as it were.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:12 PM CST up reply actions

It's a joke

from 'The Office.' That's what they called Beni-Hana. Michael said to his posse "Come on, we're going to Asian Hooters."

It was a fantastic line.

HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Jan 19, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

nobody said anything

about asian hooters. i can be there in an hour.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jan 19, 2007 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

What is a MOT?

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

It's a Jewish thing.

Member Of the Tribe.

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:03 PM CST up reply actions

Gotcha ;) Shalom......hope I spelled that right

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, you did!

Thanks!

by Al Yellon on Jan 19, 2007 12:15 PM CST up reply actions

Radio?

Any word on whether WGN will simulcast the news conference?

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 11:54 AM CST reply actions

im

sure the score will

by tbizzle83 on Jan 19, 2007 12:12 PM CST up reply actions

re: im

Thanks for the tip! I'm listening to WGN now (via the Internet), I'll let everyone know if they mention broadcasting the news conference.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

WGN...

...actually has Lou on air right now.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 12:23 PM CST reply actions

Sweet.

Did you know Lou hasn't met Derek Lee yet? crazy.

Interviewer: 2nd Base. Is DeRosa your guy?
Lou: Well... ya know. Versatility is his key strength.

He did say later that he expects DeRosa to be the guy.

But I like that he hasn't met these guys, so that he goes into Spring Training with an open mind to play the best players.

He LOVES Murton. Likes the stats, but the past two days has made him just love his character.

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 12:45 PM CST up reply actions

Prior

Lou: [paraphrasing] Haven't talked to him. I guess I just hope he comes back healthy enough to earn himself a starting spot. (He seems to have NO expectation)

Tyger likes it.

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 12:48 PM CST up reply actions

haha

it's like he doesn't care, right on Lou!

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 12:50 PM CST up reply actions

Press Conference

Samareidgjajzzaa

He's going to forgo football and sign a five-year deal with the Cubs.

Excellent NEWS!!!

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 12:49 PM CST reply actions

damn!

I was hoping to break the story about Jeff Samardzija, but I wasted too much time trying to figure out how to frickin' spell his name correctly.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 12:51 PM CST reply actions

someone remind me again

how it's pronounced....this is gonna take a while.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 12:52 PM CST up reply actions

Suh-MARD-zha

give or take the 'd' it seems. maybe he'll tell us.

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 12:52 PM CST up reply actions

that should probably

be posted on the right sidebar...as I know I won't be the only one to forget that.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 12:55 PM CST up reply actions

I think....

you should just post his name as: Samarazafdfasdfia

Learn not to read "out loud".

And always just refer to him in speaking as, "that big name pitching prospect that will be among many others to have no panned out for the Cubs".

That's my suggestion when dealing with the name "Jeff Samardzija". (typed from memory! O'Doyle rules!)

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

like I did on the other thread?

Samardfjkl;asdf

has a ring to it.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:01 PM CST up reply actions

Hey

If we could learn how to spell Grudzielanek and Garciaparra, we can easily learn how to spell Smarkj;k32087ja;kljf;aldjf;aldskj

PAGAN!

by Jesse Guam on Jan 19, 2007 1:06 PM CST up reply actions

true

for now he hasn't been with us long enough, so we'll have to just keep calling him Samaruifdjkl;adsfjk;@#$%^**(())

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

I was hoping that when we had Grudzielanek and Garciaparra, that we would sign Mientkiewicz (I had to look that one up). That would have been the greatest infield of all time (well, at least listening to broadcasters trying to describe the double play).

PAGAN!

by Jesse Guam on Jan 19, 2007 1:12 PM CST up reply actions

Sigh

I miss Harry.

HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Jan 19, 2007 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

re: Sigh

I was thinking the exact same thing.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

Me too

I was just thinking about how much fun it would be to have Harry pronounce Samardzija.

A little song, a little dance. A little seltzer down your pants

by Josh Timmers on Jan 19, 2007 1:54 PM CST up reply actions

Or...

...to have him try and read it backwards. Those were the best.

by carlheartscubs on Jan 19, 2007 3:49 PM CST up reply actions

re: Or...

ajizdramas

Someone had to do it.

Y'know, that's almost easier to pronounce.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 3:56 PM CST up reply actions

Harry

Would say "Sam-RAD-ze, errr, SMARD-ya, errr, We're just gonna call him Sam."

A little song, a little dance. A little seltzer down your pants

by Josh Timmers on Jan 19, 2007 1:56 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

then put a nice simple name at 3rd, just to throw it off, like Wright.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

Doug

I'm up here in Minnesota, and when Mientkiewicz (along with Pierzynski) was with the Twins, they had this funny ad campeign where they sang a song that taught us how to spell both of their names. It was so catchy, I can still sing the M-I-E-N-T-K-I-E-W-I-C-Z part of it to this day...

Moose

by moose97 on Jan 19, 2007 2:11 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

I remember being in the Twin cities a few years back and hearing the Doug Mientkiewicz jingle on the radio. One of the funniest commercials.

DmL

by dmlichte on Jan 19, 2007 6:03 PM CST up reply actions

I love a man

with a semi-colon in his name. Dreamy.

HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Jan 19, 2007 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

and a pair of parentheses

not those kind, sicko.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

How do you

know that is the annoucement? ISnt it set for 1:30?

by PrimeTime on Jan 19, 2007 1:00 PM CST reply actions

re: How do you

They just announced it on WGN.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

booooooooooooooooo

where's the z announcement? i hope there are 2 announcements, because the jeff samarirolle announcement doesn't deserve a whole big press conference imo.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Jan 19, 2007 1:03 PM CST reply actions

I was saying Boo-urns.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:03 PM CST up reply actions

Some more highlights of Piniella Interview

Lou and the interviewer basically went around the horn and described the lineup as follows:

1b: DLee, obviously -- Lou was highly complimentary of Lee's talent and attitude but hasn't actually met Derrek yet.

2b: Lou said DeRosa was still the probably starter but also mentioned DeRosa is highly versatile and that Theriot is a possiblity as well.

ss: Izturis also still seems the likely starter. On a bright note, Lou seemed to indicate that he'll probably bat Izturis eighth but the two-spot (groan) is a possiblity as well. Lou also mentioned Cedeno (double groan) as a possible backup and Theriot as well.

3b: ARam, the usual praise for his hitting.

Catcher: Just usual comments about Barrett (good offense) and Blanco (good defense).

Overall general comment: "[Our] infield [is] in darn good shape!"

Lou spoke much less specifically about the outfield. He spoke favorably about Matt Murton's character -- specifically "[He's an] engaging young man."

He also mentioned Soriano and, yes, Jacque Jones (not going into any details though). He mentioned Pie, too, but said he'd not seen him play.

Regarding pitching, Lou described Zambrano as the "ace." He mentioned Lilly, Marquis and Hill nonspecifically. About Prior, Lou said he hasn't talked to him but heard from Rothchild that "everything is go."

About the closer situation, Lou said he's heard from Rothchild that "[there's] no doubt [Dempster's] gonna bounce back." And Lou mentioned Demp's Harry Caray imitation. Lou described Kerry Wood as a "wild card."

Just wanted to pass along some highlights. Those are all the notes I managed to take.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:04 PM CST reply actions

So no Z extension...

I think this diary made me feel like a high schooler again.. With rampant mood swings..

I've gone from extremely high to extremely low in a matter of 1 minute 23 seconds.

Good luck Samardzia I hope you live up to expectations.

by cubsfan2883 on Jan 19, 2007 1:08 PM CST reply actions

Playing bowl games for Notre Dame

would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for football.

by TR on Jan 19, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions

haha

how true.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

You know who else

was a Notre Dame Alum....

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Jan 19, 2007 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

Former Cub 2nd rounder

Grant Johnson???

by cubsfan2883 on Jan 19, 2007 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

re: You know who else

Regis?!

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 4:01 PM CST up reply actions

Well, yes.

But I was referring to the name that I do not speak of.

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Jan 19, 2007 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

re: Well, yes.

Ronnie Woo-Woo?!

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 4:24 PM CST up reply actions

Woo woo went to college?

No. Think more sinister. Like 2003 sinister.

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Jan 19, 2007 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

re: Woo woo went to college?

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

The guy with the headphones. And the stupid hat. And the sweatshirt.

Maybe this is karmic balance?

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

Eeeeeeexactly.

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Jan 19, 2007 5:01 PM CST up reply actions

And again,

your sig made me giggle! Hee hee!!!

WOODY!!!!

by Sarah Hope on Jan 19, 2007 4:21 PM CST up reply actions

Biggest let down ever.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 1:18 PM CST reply actions

Seriously???

GraveDigger = Cubs fan

This thread is the epitome of a Cubs fan.
All hope.
Then disappointment.
The screaming, "Biggest disappointment ever!!!" Having already forgotten the one before. (psst... Marquis!)

I love it. We are all perfect to be Cubbbbbbies.

EINSTEIN!

by tyger1147 on Jan 19, 2007 1:21 PM CST up reply actions

GOD DAMN YOU JASON MARQUIS!

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Jan 19, 2007 1:22 PM CST up reply actions

Couldn't have said it better...

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 1:23 PM CST up reply actions

Perhaps I should have said...

..."Biggest BCB letdown ever."

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 1:24 PM CST up reply actions

Seems anticlimactic

if it's only the Samardzija signing. I wouldn't be surprised if they announce both.

by NO100 on Jan 19, 2007 1:24 PM CST reply actions

Thanks

For getting my hopes up again.

PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Jan 19, 2007 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

Samardijiza is an A level prospect

his signing doesn't warrant a press conference.......it has to be announcing that Zambrano signed an extension.

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 1:28 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

Plus, they already signed Samardzija months ago. It has to be more than just this.

by NO100 on Jan 19, 2007 1:41 PM CST up reply actions

ND messageboard

According to the ND scout.com messageboard, Dan Patrick announced this on his radio show and this is why the Cubs are holding the press conference. It appears that Patrick is now discussing Elway and other football/baseball players.

DmL

by dmlichte on Jan 19, 2007 1:28 PM CST reply actions

The Cubs signed Elway!

Now that's press conference worthy.

by NO100 on Jan 19, 2007 1:40 PM CST up reply actions

Very good signing!

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 1:41 PM CST up reply actions

Confirmed on foxsports

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6385348

DmL

by dmlichte on Jan 19, 2007 1:31 PM CST reply actions

No radio coverage thus far...

I'm monitoring both WGN and The Score and neither one has yet cut to the news conference.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:32 PM CST reply actions

UGH!!

18 minutes....still no Zambrano announcement!!!! I'm dyin' here!

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by TheBeerBaron on Jan 19, 2007 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

re: UGH!!

Yeah, neither the Score or WGN have said a word about the news conference so far.

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

Cubs.com

Is reporting the Jeffy signing. But nothing about Zambrano. Of course, I'm not listening to the radio, so maybe they're talking about something more.

PAGAN!

by Jesse Guam on Jan 19, 2007 1:55 PM CST up reply actions

re: Cubs.com

An interesting closing line from the cubs.com article:

Samardzija is expected to begin the season at Class A Peoria under new manager Ryne Sandberg, according to the Chicago Tribune.

That's gotta count for something, no?

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 2:02 PM CST up reply actions

I give up

Apparently, both The Score and WGN agree that the signing of a top-level pitching prospect doesn't justify a news conference -- or at least simulcasting one. Ah well...

I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 2:15 PM CST reply actions

Nice signing but

There is no way that DeRosa is going to be able to get him the ball consistently, and we'll never make the Super Bowl unless we get some pressure on Todd Helton in the playoffs.

A little song, a little dance. A little seltzer down your pants

by Josh Timmers on Jan 19, 2007 2:25 PM CST reply actions

by Josh Timmers on Jan 19, 2007 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

The joke was there

hidden just a bit, but nonetheless funny.

At least we didn't sign Batista...

by stelmodad on Jan 19, 2007 6:40 PM CST up reply actions

by daver on Jan 19, 2007 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

No Trade

He was on WSCR a bit ago and noted the fact the he got a no-trade clause in the deal. He said he chose baseball because he wanted to play in Chicago and he wants to stay there.

by hauss007 on Jan 19, 2007 3:25 PM CST reply actions