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Open Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Tuesday 3/25, 3:05 CT

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- The Giants have the worst record in all of baseball this spring -- 8-19. While spring records are not necessarily predictors of regular season records, for the Giants, I think it will be. This is a potential 100-loss team.

All of this is a way of saying that if there's any team against whom Rich Hill might get his act together, it's the Giants. Hill will face the Giants' Jonathan Sanchez, who has a 5.63 ERA in 16 spring innings, allowing 21 hits and 8 walks.

Morning notes:

Once again today, you can find the game on CSN Chicago, and MLB.com radio at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (and yes, I've seen the "new" Gameday for the Red Sox/A's game this morning, and it's awful. As long as they keep the "2007" version active, I'll be posting that version.)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Mariotti column

Complete piece of crap. I can't believe they pay him to write that BS...

by WartburgCub on Mar 25, 2008 10:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't let him get to you.

That column is not a serious piece of work. It is written purely to ruffle feathers. It's like a "Star" or "National Enquirer" piece.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 25, 2008 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, so true.

I don't believe that nonsense. It's one thing to back something like that up with facts and statistics, but he just blabbers on and on about nothing. Whatever.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Mariotti piece is garbage

But I agree with his sentiment that this team isn't good enough to win the NL Division. At this exact moment anyway. That doesn't mean that the Cubs won't make a move or 2 before the trade deadline, but right now, no way is this team good enough to win the NL DIvision crown. It's obviously capable of making the playoffs but it won't be easy. Brewers and Cubs are as evenly matched right now as it can get and it's going to be a dogfight, which will be fun. This season will be fun no doubt. If that's all you really expect out of a season, than this will be a great season for you. If you expect more, much more out of a Chicago Cubs season, than it'll be a fun season but ultimately end in disappointment.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I'm confused...

Are you saying that the Cubs aren't good enough to win the NL Central or the NL pennant?

by WartburgCub on Mar 25, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must mean the NL Pennant.

The Cubs should win the division by defualt based on how bad the other teams are and the Brewers pitching injuries.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huston Street

Hey Mariotti! Tell Huston to go find the meatball he threw to Brandon Moss in the top of the 9th. It’s probably somewhere out on the street.

by 1060 W Addison on Mar 25, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man are those infielders pampered

Sori, Felix, and Dome have to slog through a soggy outfield while the infielders have a tent over their heads? I guess Theriot and DeRosa burn easily, what with all that sun we're going to have on Opening Day... ;-)

And what's with the sprinklers going - they just spent all weekend carting off the snow that was covering the field, and now they're watering the outfield? Crazy, man...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Mar 25, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Got the keys to my new place on Kenmore at Bryon

and was showing a buddy the place and it worked out so great that they had the lights on last night too. I also saw those tents

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer

by Hammer on Mar 25, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy cow

hahah that great!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe this set

is for Cedeno. They are getting him to run the bases without distration under the tents. haah

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jay Mariotti

sinks to a new low with this one (if that is even possible). Mariotti professing to be the source of all that is true about the Cubs makes me sick. He overreacts more than most true Cub fans. A track record means nothing to him. I am at a loss for words.

by gwood on Mar 25, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meant to say

he overreacts more than a lost of Cub fans. I apparently got influenced by his article and started typing in absolutes. I need to go wash my fingers off with soap, excuse me.

by gwood on Mar 25, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a total moron....

..a column that a 6th grader could write with stunning insights into the Cubs hopes such as;

You say the Cubs have an awesome lineup. I say they do as long as Derrek Lee doesn't remain a doubles hitter, Alfonso Soriano rips fastballs instead of muscles and Aramis Ramirez is kept away from secret cockfighting arenas

Yes Eddie Munster, if A-Ram stays away from cockfighting, the Cubs will win the WS. What analysis! way to really give the reader of the Sun Times pamphlet some real insight.

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Mar 25, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The same

could easily say these things about any teams best three hitters. If any teams best three hitters don't perform as expected the team will suffer.

Mariotti is simply saying that as long as Derrek, Soriano, and Ramirez hit, the Cubs will be fine. No s&^t, really? Can i get paid to write such insightful sports columns.

by gwood on Mar 25, 2008 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is by far the largest turd in existence...

I am truly surprised that someone has not tried to kill that lowly, trash talking, waste of semen and oxygen. I did thoroughly enjoy his defensive comebacks to the Trib "punk" on the ST.

You could just hear him sniveling like the rat balls that he is. That was worth the read.

Damn Nutrisystem...I'm freakin dyin for some Italian beef!

by Kinky Reggae on Mar 25, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So would you care...

to share your opinion of him with the rest of us?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uhh... Al...

a little policing please?

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

... although I don't like Mariotti either, the profanity was unnecessary. Thanks.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get over it people...

profanity?

I refrained from using such words as: shit, fuck, damn, bitch, and all other words that so perfectly capture the essence of mariotti.

What are you all complaining about? I thought I did that gracefully!

PS, sorry Al

Damn Nutrisystem...I'm freakin dyin for some Italian beef!

by Kinky Reggae on Mar 25, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More BS.

Written by someone who appears to be a Mariotti wannabe. Ugh.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man are those infielders pampered

Sori, Felix, and Dome have to slog through a soggy outfield while the infielders have a tent over their work area?

And what's with the sprinklers going - they just spent all weekend carting off the snow that was covering the field, and now they're watering the outfield?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Mar 25, 2008 10:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, that was weird...

I tried to post a new comment about Mariotti, and when I hit the "post!" buttom, it repeated my previous comment (the infield tent picture).

So yes, you are seeing double (my apologies) but it wasn't my fault.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Mar 25, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Snow

I wish they would just push the start of the season back a week and for the first 2 series of the season have them in dome/warm weather cities. This would effectively push back the start of the season in cold cities by 2 weeks. I think all players and most fans would agree. I haven't gone through the schedule and figured out exactly how to accomplish this but I'm sure the MLB brains can figure it out.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on Mar 25, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But if they do that...

... the World Series would end in mid-November and then you'd risk playing the most important games of the season in REALLY crappy weather.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Snow

rain, mudslide. Whatever the weather is I'll go watch any game. As long as its safe for the players I say play ball.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They tried that

In the late '70s or early '80s, MLB tried scheduling as many games as possible in Calif., Tex, Atl, and domes. Weather-wise, it worked out fine. The problem is that no team wants a preponderence of home games in April, as it is the poorest month attendance-wise. The Calif. teams complained loudly about the lost revenue, and the experiment was scrapped.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Mar 25, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What, are they having a wedding on the field?

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forgot to mention...

that the return of scheduled double headers would be necessary with my proposal.

This is now the point where someone tells me that there is a stipulation in the CBA where there can't be scheduled double headers.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on Mar 25, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or just

shorten the schedule and dump the interleague play. The interleague play is ok. It was fun when it started. Having it as an every year deal makes it lose its luster.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That'll never happen either.

Teams have 81 home dates. Each one translates into millions of dollars. You think any team is going to be willing to give one up?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

of course not

but thats what i'd do IF the only otion was to shorten the schedule.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only reason

I can think the sprinklers would be on is cuz of the new drainage system. Maybe it took all the water away and their watering now to get a little more growth out of the grass so they can cut whats been damaged on top. No idea. Maybe they're testing the water ssytem to make sure nothing froze and broke.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Gameday version

I thought it was okay. Can't you post a link for both versions and let your readers decide?

by Neifi Puppy on Mar 25, 2008 10:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe.

What say the rest of you?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glancing at the new one

I really liked it. The acid test, though, is "watching" the game live -- which I won't be doing at 4 am MT! Perhaps, if it isn't too much trouble, you could post both for the first 2 or 3 weeks then put it up for a vote.

"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007

by DeRoMyHero on Mar 25, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

I'll do that once the regular season starts.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like a link to both, as well, please

n/t

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Mar 25, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You say "Mariotti", I say "very shoddy"

"very shitty" is probably more apt but not as good of a rhyme

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Mar 25, 2008 10:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have only read his

column from say 7 years ago. Has he always been this bad? I mean the guy writes like a child who lost his candy at Halloween. Get over YOURSELF Jay. Whinning piece of garbage, ENOUGH of the negative, 6th grade approach to writing.
Yeah Jay the cockfighting comment was really professional, wow what insight.
Go Cubs, and Kerry post 40 saves, and get the clincher in late, late October.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Mar 25, 2008 11:13 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mariotti

I now refuse to even click on his articles on suntims.com, I don't want to give him the "hits". I think he is actually a pretty good writer but he is always so negative just to create controversy and that is what I dislike.

Lets do it Cubbies

by slocs55 on Mar 25, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Perhaps Al might consider not posting links to Mariotti so that none of us accidentally activate those links with an errant mouse-click.

by DGU on Mar 25, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After trying (and failing)...

to read both those articles in their entirety, I have to wonder just what it is that these shleps do around the newspaper offices while their not sitting in front of their keyboards.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Which one is...

Mariotti and which one is Downey?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 25, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly...

This is probably why the New York Times and Sun Times are in a finanical struggle. They report too much of what they think than what actually is happening.

"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"

by HIGGY on Mar 25, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is no question...

...that media (radio, newspaper, television) have gone from using rational knowledge to inform, to trying to do what they can to create as much attention as possible.

That is the world we live in, and I just abstain from reading guys like Marriotti or Downey. Neither of those guys know diddly about baseball, so they have no choice than to be outlandish in what they write. I do admit, Rogers is someone I read on occasion for strictly the comedic value.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is exactly right.

Newspapers are in trouble. Thus, they stoop to sensationalism to try to sell papers.

We talk about it, but how many of us here bought the paper to read Mariotti's column, and how many of us read it for free online?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny...

...by boosting the traffic to his page, we're encouraging him to write this crap, eh?

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thik it's a contest

I think the Chicago sportswriters have a contest as to who can be dumbest every year.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Mar 25, 2008 11:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In my book...

...there are many who should share this award.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the principle of the thing


Mariotti's formula for this column - taking the sensational, irrational, minority opinions of a few in a group and characterizing all of the group members as holding said opinions - is such prejudiced and unethical journalism that it makes me sick. I don't care if I see it in a sports column, a hard news story or a freaking restaurant review, or if he wrote the same style of column about White Sox, Cards, or even Yankees fans. Blatant prejudice combined with sensationalism is intolerable.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like so many others in sports journalism....

Marriotti basically plays a role in the Chicago media. He is more like a sports version of a Hollywood gossip columnist. If you listen to him on "Around the Horn", he is actually a sharp guy and knows what he's talking about where sports are concerned. But his columns seem to be written strictly to piss people off, and every day he has a new target. For a long time he has been Ozzie Guillen's biggest critic (for that, I almost forgive him all his other bad traits) but he also hammers Lovie Smith, Rex Grossman, and the entire Bulls organization every chance he gets, and of course, he was Dusty Baker's biggest critic too. I take him with a grain of salt. He is an entertainment columnist, and I think his success is probably judged in the news room of the Sun-Times by how much negative response he generates, and I'm completely serious when I say that. The more negative reaction he gets, the more he is doing his job.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 25, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very well said...

...to say he is dumb is not the right read. The man simply has chosen (as has his paper) for him to write stuff that garners as much fan reaction as is possible. I would wager that half the stuff he writes is not what he actually believes, but is what gets himself and paper the attention they desire.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*nods*

I agree and understand where you're coming from. It just bothers me that mainstream news has sunk to that level of sensational BS. I hate seeing it, and I hate people gobbling it up and asking for seconds - though, I admit gobbling it up and complaining about it is almost just as bad. I usually avoid reading any of his or the other sports opinion columns in both papers just to avoid all the BS, but today I clicked for some reason and then remembered why I try not to do that.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bruce Levine reporting Reed Johnson a Cub

...1 year $1m.

Looking for the story on the wire...

Let me get back to you, will ya, Charlie? I got a guy on the other line asking about some white walls.

by JB 23 on Mar 25, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang, that was fast. Hendry in da house!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So is Reed

an insurance policy on Pie or does he bump Murton to AAA?

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope not option 2

I'd rather have Murton's bat in the lineup and have Dome back Pie up in CF but they wouldn't have made this move if Reed wasn't going to be in the starting mix. Or would they?

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 25, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe they would

Hendry said he wanted a backup outfielder who could play CF. Doesn't look good for Murton's future as a Cub (of course, that particular thing hasn't looked good since November 2006).

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Instead of bumping Murton to AAA...

... it probably bumps Ronny Cedeno to AAA>

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

what a shAAAme.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was out of options

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno is out of options

Sending him to AAA is not an option. I imagine Cedeno makes the 25 man roster and I'm not sure how the signing of Johnson would effect Cedeno's roster spot.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worthless...

to me then. If I am going to get a Murton jersey 25% off I need him traded, not sent to AAA. POOP!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed...

I said elsewhere that I think Cedeno competes with Cintron for one of the backup IF spots. I think Fontenot and Patterson are competing for the other spot. That gives us a RH option and a LH option backing up in the middle IF. I think Cedeno (because he's out of options) and Fontenot (because Lou likes him more) get the jobs.

by SouthernCub on Mar 25, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's entirely possible too

that Cintron opens the season on the DL and the Cubs will get a good look at Patterson for a couple weeks.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure how that works...

The reason I see Cintron and Cedeno battling for a spot is because they both can bat RH. The reason I saw Fontenot and Patterson battling for a spot is because Patterson is that they are both LH.

Cintron can be sent to AAA, since he's on a minor league contract. If you meant Cedeno starting on the DL, that'd make sense as a possibility I guess.

by SouthernCub on Mar 25, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think Reed will start. I just hope he doesnt replace Murton on the roster. Send Cedeno doooown

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't send Cedeno down...

he's out of options. Either Cedeno makes the roster or we have to trade him.

Johnson serves as the backup to Pie in CF AND replaces Murton on the roster. We aren't going to carry six OF. We'll have two guys who can play the middle IF (likely to be one of Patterson/Fontenot and one of Cedeno/Cintron), a backup catcher (Blanco), a backup 1B/OF (Ward), and a backup OF. The backup OF could have been Murton if Cedeno could have won the CF backup job. But since Cedeno won't be in the OF, Murton is out of luck here.

by SouthernCub on Mar 25, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably both...

with Blanco, Ward, and Johnson in place, that leaves Cedeno, Cintron, Patterson, Fontenot, and Murton to battle for two spots. Johnson and Ward can cover the backup corner OF spots (as can DeRosa in a pinch), so it seems unnecessary to carry a 6th OF. So Johnson effectively bumps Murton to AAA. At the same time, Johnson is the insurance for Pie, as he backs up in CF and may be the RH platoon partner for Pie (if necessary).

Murton's only realistic shot at a roster spot was if Cedeno could prove himself as a capable option in CF. That would have allowed Murton to be the RH option as the 5th OF. Bringing in a pure OF like Johnson makes Murton completely expendable.

by SouthernCub on Mar 25, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A vote of confidence for Pie

As we all saw yesterday, he's crazy fast and can get to almost every ball before it hits the ground or right after it does. He's learning the fundamentals of getting on base - drag bunts, plate discipline and he's displayed great talent at hitting the ball in various spots. He is a YOUNG kid and was prone to nervousness his first season. I do think that because of his friendship with Soriano, he may have tried to emulate him a little bit in that loopy swing he showed sometimes. Fortunately, someone seems to have said something and knocked some sense into him as we've been seeing a far more compact and effective swing. His legs will stretch doubles into triples like the one which won the game yesterday.

Another thing I want to point out - I don't know if anyone remembers this, but last year at the beginning of the season he threw a FROZEN ROPE to throw someone out at home plate. That was my Pie awakening. He's gonna have quite a nice highlight reel before his career is done.

If someone has a clip of that frozen rope, let me know and I'll start compiling that highlight reel.

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 25, 2008 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Reed Johnson

If this is true, I really like this signing, getting a good clubhouse guy, from the way it sounds. a career .281 hitter with a pretty solid arm, and we don't have to give up any of our prospects for him.

by 23Ryno on Mar 25, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AND

it didnt cost the team any players. Good addition.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right keystone

That's what I like about this signing more than anything. I don't mind the addition of Johnson and I imagine he's aware that he simply will be the 4th OF. I would've liked the addition of Devanon too though. I watch a lot of Angel games and he's a gamer and plays a very good Defensive CF. I'm Ok with Johnson though.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still

Id rather have Murton at the plate.

Mmm maybe Johnson's clubhouse presence will change my mind.

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here

But I dont know anything about Johnson. i'll have to wait and see what he contributes.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson is basically Murton

Murton might be the better offensive player but Johnson is the superior defender and most importantly can play or has played CF>

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Id rather

Have fukudome play center...who has, and have murton in right. This wont happen at all but i would have loved to see it.

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well now

Let's not forget that Murton is healthy and Reed Johnson was cut by his team who know his health issues better than we do.

by DGU on Mar 25, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure

the Cubs gave Johnson a physical to know how healthy he is or not. The Blue Jays had Shannon Stewart and Matt Stairs to play LF, if they cut him by Saturday they wouldn't had to pay most of his salary so they did.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Sue

At least she still has Soto....

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just hope

Matt goes to a team that will play him.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He would have looked good

in a Rangers uni. If this move kills the Byrd deal then the only dragged out rumor is still the Trade That Shall Not Be Named and the O's dont really need another outfielder.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OF A vs. OF B

*Right handed hitting Outfielder A Projections:*
405ab, 55runs, 13hr, 56rbi, 3sb, .296/.365/.454

*Right handed hitting Outfielder B Projections:*
275ab, 40runs, 6hr, 40rbi, 3sb, .273/.342/.407

Yeah, I'd rather have Matt Murton over Reed Johnson, too.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea what all this means for Murton

but I hope he stays on the big boy roster.

So does this officially kill the Byrd deal?

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It means

His skill is gonna be wasted once again.

Id rather see him get traded in a big deal and get on a starting roster, even if i do love him on the cubs.

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it's a RED HEADED CONSPIRACY!

Someone call the players union to see if there's any discrimination going on here. Poor Murton.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang

Baltimore doesnt need an outfielder. Poor Murton.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keith Law blogs on Cubs

Insider piece, so no link. General gist:
- KL thinks Wood as the closer is just right and that the Cubs may have the best 'pen in the league.
- After watching Dome in BP, he thinks there's a good chance the Bobby Abreu comp holds water
- He gives a good analysis of Pie's swing
- Murton is "being wasted on the Cubs' bench"

All in all, it's worth the read.

by DGU on Mar 25, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dome/Abreu?

Dome has that much power? I havent really seen him so I have no clue. I thought Dome was more of a line drive/singles guy.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clarifying quote

"lots of walks and strikeouts, above-average, good but not huge home run totals." I'm guessing he means 15-HR power with lots of doubles.

by DGU on Mar 25, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

got it

i wasnt sure what Abreu comp meant.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Murton

will be traded in the next few days. It will probably be for A-ball prospects. We will probably get guys with very good arms but are very raw like Todd Walker for Ceda type deal.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that speculation?

...or is is real?

For some reason I thought the Cubs were in "win now" mode. Wouldn't it make more sense to get a sub-par, has-been center fielder with a huge contract?

I'm sorry if that sounded snooty, but I think it would be a huge shame to give up on Murton who is cheap, entering the early part of his prime, and lets face it, red headed.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd Send Him To AAA...

...and look for the right trade under our terms.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or you know,

we could just let him serve as the 4th outfielder. Sheesh.

I guess there's a reason I'm not a GM, but still, it's a shame.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, but...

...Murton can't play centerfield. That's kinda why this whole Reed Johnson thing went down.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hasnt Murton

been playing a few innings in CF this spring? Lou must not have liked what he saw.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

it was Dome in center and murton in right

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then trade him...

to the Blue Jays where they could use a little more OF production. 8-p

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Red Sox Want Him...

...back.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he'd just sut the bench in Boston too though right? I say send him to Torontooooooooo!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, that was Cedeno.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson...

...starts in CF today?

Can anyone confirm?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineups

Cubs
Theriot, SS
Johnson, CF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Murton, LF
Soto, C
Hill, P

Giants
Davis, LF
Velez, 2B
Winn, RF
Rowand, CF
Aurilia, 3B
Ortmeier, 1B
Holm, C
Bocock, SS
Sanchez, P

by Bruce Miles on Mar 25, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Bruce.

At least I'll get to see Matt in LF before they trade him. :-(

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A farewell to Matty

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You always deserve this

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer

by Hammer on Mar 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Big Red X?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, are you alluding to this?

Santosotherlegs, lil' help here.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whos got the play by play?

I'm still waiting for my IT guy to fix the glitch on my machine that wont allow the audio to play...

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can do my usual...

spotty, questionable interpretation of the games events. If you'd like.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

that'd be great. Just highlights if you're busy. I just didnt know if someone had the game on.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just in case u forgot

its 3:05c soo no one has it on yet :D

I gotta drive to school and listen to the first 30 minutes but after that i gotta read the crappy box score from cubs.com

Or i could come here and hope for a sick wrap-up :D

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RATS

I just kinda figured that out. I thought it was a 2pmc start.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson just hit a grand slam

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

Murton And Johnson just got into a fight...

Johnson gets traded, and murton gets the start in center.

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is everyone going to be ok?

With Murton, its like they are sending down Micky Mantle in his prime.

I don't quite get it.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be ok with it.

No one is saying Murton is an allstar. We're just fans of the guy becuase he's paid his dues with the Cubs.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More than dues...

... he had to break the "hair" barrier. Not many redheads make it in professional sports. He's the red headed world's answer to affirmative action. (and i say this as a proud father of a redhead)

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!

I always compared him to a young Roy Hobbs.

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by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But not quite Bill Walton...

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

closer to Luke

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, right on...

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its like that half full can of Coke in the back of the fridge.

You keep it for a day or two becuase you know it's still half full. But you never drink it and it just sits. Then you end up opening a new one and pouring the old one out. Total waste of holding ontop that half full and never using it.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More like

opening up a new can of diet coke from the 80's

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Everyone thinks that murton is an above-par player and hes beginning to enter his prime and we decided to push him off to the side for someone who is just getting worse.

Just wish we could pull the trigger on some better players.

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This all comes down to a hamstring?

Isnt that what bumped Matty from left in the 1st place? Soriano rounding second base and pulling up lame? Prompting the more sor Sor to left? Dang. RATS. POOP.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not really.

I think saying Soriano was moved to left because of the pulled hamstring is an oversimplification. Alfonso is simply more comfortable in left. Plus, the injury you're referring to is Soriano's quad pull, which happened much later in the season, long after he'd been moved to left.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was it?

my mind is mush on this stuff. I thought Soriano was moved to left becuase he was coming off an injury and they didnt want him to have to cover so much ground.
Thanks for setting it straight.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he is an above average player...

...he will get his chance. It probably won't be with the Cubs, but if he is as good as most think, someone will deal for him.

With Hendry usually doing all he can to help out players to get a chance with another team, you have to ask yourself why no one has tried to scoop him up? Either Hendry is out of his mind in what he is asking in return for him, or other teams just don't value him the same way many on this board do.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have the same numbers we do...

...and times ten. Murton's projected OPS of .819 for a left or right fielder doesn't exactly knock the doors down, but neither does Reed Johnson's stellar .749 OPS.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would think...

...part of the valuation process, goes beyond OPS, and that could be where others don't see as much value.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone?

Umm, I don't. Murton is average, that's it.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Mar 25, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton plays better when he's a starter, and in LF

It was frustrating watching him stop-start-go-stop with Floyd in right last year, where he also looked uncomfortable defensively, and on the Iowa shuttle. He's also not a great pinch hitter. But he has no reason to play in the minors. I hoped his end with the Cubs would come from a trade to a team that wanted him, rather than getting bumped by a 4th outfielder that was released by another team.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a Georgia Tech grad

He'll just go be a doctor or something.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My heart has

an empty place but it will feel better if Matt finds a good home where he can play on a regular basis.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it looks like the only way that will happen

is if he's released and someone picks him up who needs an outfielder. Any of the remaining trade rumors out there for the Cubs would trade him to sit on the bench I'm afraid.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Im off to listen to the cubs game, hopefully it feels like a regular season game just like last one.

Johnson goes....

0-2, 1bb

So exciting :(

by Rudey on Mar 25, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton

Now, I'm not going to start lobbying for Murton to get more playing time, or saying we should not have gotten Johnson. But Murton is one of these guys you just want to root for. Can't help it. I have to agree with Sue. The Cubs aren't going to have room for him, but that doesn't change the fact that I want him to succeed. I wish he would have turned into a young Mickey Mantle. Not gonna happen, but he's still a good guy.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 25, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

I wanted Murton to stay put but a few people here made me realize it is better for Matty to play full time for another team rather than sit the bench in Chicago.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I was Lou....

Hill's spot in the rotation would still not be locked up. He hasn't had some tough-luck losses, he was been flat-out putrid. There is no other word. Dempster and Marquis pitched well. They earned it. Hill has not pitched well, and if he gets shelled today against a very bad offense, I would go with Lieber was my fifth starter. Simple as that. I know it won't happen, but it should. Hopefully Hill throws a great game today, and that's the end of these worries.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 25, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry....

I meant to agree with initram about Hill (below), not myself about Murton.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 25, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Hill...

...can show good command today.

Limit those BBs.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm

curious about Hill today. I hope he can put a good one together.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson, In His First Plate Appearance...

... strikes out, swinging.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else watching WGN or MLB.TV

and getting the Cosby Show? An episode that just started?

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So i paid money to MLB to watch Cliff Huxtable?

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F THAT!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there someone

you can call to correct it?

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call

Deep Goat.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Their customer service is almost non-existent. They cut off Cosby, so they must have caught the problem. Still waiting for the solution.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Hopefully any inning, er, minute, now.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am on hold with customer service, trying rectify this situation

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kudos on locating a contact number

for MLB.TV

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still no luck

They have pulled it off the list of televised games on the MLB.TV media guide.

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Technical Difficulties

They are experiencing techinal difficulties and are aware of the problem
That is all they could say.
And they noted in my account that I was only able to watch the Cosby Show and not the Cubs game.

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you'll be charged extra, right?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks for perservering

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CSN

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somebody asleep at the wheel at MLB.TV

They are playing the Cosby show on WGN instead of CSN and the Cubs game.

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Arrghhhhh!

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right behind you!

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is Hill doing?

it's teh bottom of the first, is he in control?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no one knows

cuz mlb.com is showing the cosby show. wtf

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ground ball to theriot

One down

"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder

by jasoniniowa on Mar 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs

went down 1-2-3 in the first inning.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball hit to the Riot

and the throw to Lee for the first out.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping to see the rest

of the Cosby Show! Man!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lmao

you put the jello in the pudding, daaaaaaaaa.

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CEDENO!!!!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when

was the lest time the cubs got no hit? cubs pitcher threw a no hitter?

by luv4cubs2 on Mar 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not since the lights

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by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pappas

1972

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by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No-hitters

For the Cubs: Milt Pappas - September 2, 1972
Against the Cubs: Sandy Koufax September 9, 1965 (Perfect Game)
The Cubs currently hold the record for both longest time without a no-hitter and being no-hit.

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

40 Years Ago?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now there's no link

for mlb.tv at all. AAAAHHHH. anyone else figure something out?

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I turned off MLB-TV and put MLB-audio on

Someone let me know if they start showing the video on MLB-TV. They need to get their act together.

by zevkalman on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CEDENO!!!!!!!!!!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's now a curse word.

Like Santorum.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha...I'd be curious to see how many people get the reference.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do!

n/t

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Nasty n/t

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just sticking to the script

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe SWL

can show you the graph he made for us.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al should just post this...

with every game thread so everyone will know the proper nomenclature.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Email me this graphic, and I'll consider it.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 25, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I already 'rightclick...save as' this badboy. It'll be my wallpaper at work tomorrow.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comcast

is acting a little funky too. The bar at the top of the screen with the score and count was slowly inching down the screen before they took it off the screen altogether.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ITS MATTY MURTON!

He's putting the vodoo on the game!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah what

was up with that?

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calm, people.

I don't believe Hill has walked anyone yet.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No but there were three

singles in a row, apparently

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers have released Claudio Vargas.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Any reason given?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Room?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought they were already down two pitchers (Gallardo and Capuano)...

...because of injury?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers

The brewers still have 6 starting pitchers in
Sheets
Suppan
Bush
Parra
Villanuva
Gallardo

The Brewers Bullpen is Full (all out of options)
Gagne
Turnbow
Riske
Mota
Shouse
Torress
McClung

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, OK. Thanks.

I haven't been following that situation as closely as I should be.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One

He stinks. Reason enough?

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Mar 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will Hill be drummed out in the first inning?

It's already 1-0....must be pretty embarrassing to lose to the Giants.

by zevkalman on Mar 25, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He'll Stay In There...

... for his pitch count.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have my examples meant NOTHING?

over teh weekend, I did a CLINIC on doing play by play... cmon, what's happening? How is it 1-0? How many outs? Who is up?

:P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The play-by-play

of this thread must be infected by the same Cosbysian virus that's affected MLB.tv and the like. Yikes!

"Just because you've had enough/ doesn't mean you wanted too much." -Dean Young

by Kegler on Mar 25, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You did a great job, drewishdrewid

I cannot compare to your talents...but let me say that Ramirez just made a good play to make the third out--end of Giants half of the inning. Giants ahead 1-0. Hill wasn't fooling anyone.

by zevkalman on Mar 25, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Comcast "Feel The Blue" Commercial...

...rocked!

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's Cool...

...is the black and white... and blue!

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Harry Caray commercial, however

is awful, and Dutchie is justified in trying to have the campaign pulled.

I don't have a link to cite that, but my Mom told me it was reported on Fox News Chicago this afternoon.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those Are Awful

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't care

for those either.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They didnt get permission from her?

WTF! i thought she would have approved. They cant just use his person to do those damn commercials can they? They use his name right?

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess not

I've been trying to find out more online since my Mom told me, and I can't yet.

They do use his name.

Perhaps they received permission before she knew what they would be like? I really don't know.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea they do

When the commercial start the guy says "Harry Carey here..."

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't care for it

That kind of commercial is more White Sox than Cubs in my opinion.

by Neifi Puppy on Mar 25, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh.

It's not Harry they are imitating, it's Will Ferrell's batshit crazy Harry Caray they are imitating.

Yes, by the end of his career he wasn't as quick and articulate as he had been, but he was what, 84?! If anyone should receive some slack, it's Harry. But this representation of him is not in good taste.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ramirez

leads off with a double

by luv4cubs2 on Mar 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Top of 2nd

Aram 1-hop to wall. leadoff double

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fukudome

groundout to third

by luv4cubs2 on Mar 25, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What Concerned Me Here...

...is it appeared that Fukudome was looking to hit the ball to the left side... instead of the right side to advance Ramirez.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Fuku

ya gotta move him over at least

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A quick aside

I did post a diary regarding Glendon Rusch a few days ago...it is official, he has been signed by the Pads. He's on a streak of 10 scoreless innings.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Mar 25, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez

How many X-Cubbies does it take to screw in a Pads clubhouse lightbulb?

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has he gone on a diet?

Maybe he's stopped eating Gino's Pizza and is frequenting the healthy places in Solana Beach.

by zevkalman on Mar 25, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He Apparently...

...dropped a lot of weight and looks good.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks Like He Was...

...swinging for the fences.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON MATTY!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A Nice Duck Snort...

...would be nice here.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:-(

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RATS

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My favorite Glendon Rusch moment goes back to his days as a Met. He called in a question to Mike and the Maddog on WFAN as "Glendon from Queens".

by leothelip on Mar 25, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do people even have a

mlbt.tv link for the game? wtf is going on here?

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There was a link...

for awhile, but it was showing a episode of the Cosby Show. That feed was turned off and the link on the Media center page was removed.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Technical Difficulties

That is all customer service could say. They are aware of the problem and made a note in my account that I was only able to watch the Cosby Show and not the cubs game.
They have pulled the link on the media guide for now.

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eventually, yes. It took a few beats, however.

by leothelip on Mar 25, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OT MLB.TV question

Do you see the game exactly as it is broadcast on TV, with Len and Bob? Or, do you have generic announcers?

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FWIW

Plesac is on with Len today.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes he is

And is doing pretty well, I'd say.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Like Him...

... especially his analysis after the game.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Dan

especially when he does the post game show after the Cubs game.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Brenly were to get a managing job

If Brenley were to go back to managing I'd hope they'd give Plesac a chance at the job.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Mar 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Len and Bob

The exact same telecast with a delay.
Except for when they have it on the wrong station.
I can't believe it would take that long to swtich to CSN.
Can they not find the remote?

by Go Cubs on Mar 25, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The same as on TV

But during the season, half the time you get the opponents' broadcasters, not Len and Bob. You don't get to choose which feed, like you can with gameday audio.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks! I was just curious.

.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill seems

to have settled down.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Very Good Inning...

...for Hill.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO

"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder

by jasoniniowa on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes... YES???

argh!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He Crushed That One...

DeRo's yesterday was what, 410?

This seemed a lot further.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRAVOOOO!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

excellent!

Maybe this will put some pep in his step!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello, Soto!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Over the grassy berm!

According to the Giants radio dude.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SOTO!

That's my guy.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

430'?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gave my son a high five last year at a game...

...and i've been a fan ever since.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's great.

My husband saw him catch in Des Moines and was a fan before I was. I got his jersey for Christmas but it has his # from last season. I'll wear it tho.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just got an email for my Cubs Club auto renewal. Best $19.95 I could have spent.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The

half price ticket deals are well worth the $19.95

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've thought

about doing that. You think it's worth it?

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you live near Chicago?

If so it's worth it for sure. You get Cubs gameday audio. They also send you emails for half price tickets during the season. Also they send out chances "to purchase at face value" bleacher seats to sold out games.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

If you dont plan on going to games all you get game day audio and a fancy member ship card for your $19.95

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live

in Iowa. Sounds like a good deal for those who live in the Chicago area.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The MLB audio I think for all games is $14.95 so to buy the Cubs Club for $20 just for Cubs games doesnt add up. last year I bought tickets twice for their half price offers so it made sense to me. Paid for itself.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good deal

for those close by then.

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Catcher spot

is the only spot offensivly I have concerns about right now. I had some concerns with CF but getting Reed Johnson gives me confidence we won't have a black hole in CF even if Pie struggles. Theriot might not be a allstar, but he won't be a black hole in the line-up either. So it's up to Soto, and hopefully he hits the way he did last year. I was starting to get a little concerned with this recent struggles.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If He Can Strengthen Our Rotation...

.. than any offense is icing on the cake. I think he will be a nice addition offensively...

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey...he could be worse...

As long as he's not Todd Hundley bad I think we'll live. Let's remember not to put too much pressure on him and if he hits better than Scott Servais we're in the ball park. Remember, he's our seventh hitter to start the year.

by Jsheared on Mar 25, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

What is he hitting in the 2008 season? Oh, that's right....it hasn't started yet. Unbelievable.

Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. -- Lee Constantine Elia, 1983.

by krummy12 on Mar 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guzman Update...

... Len just reported that Guzman has been throwing on flat ground with long toss.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But was a towel involved?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 25, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Not Go There...

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy...

...it would be nice to see D. Lee pull a homer here...

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Backwards K...

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And would you want to listen to him?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to think...

that MLB.TV isn't gonna let us watch todays game.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is

B-U-N-K

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's honking me off big style

They need to be better at this, having been providing the service for five years or so.....the kinks shoulda been worked out already.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...well...

they're MLB....we're just the stupid fans that get to watch their product when they say so.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome! Totally awesome!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did I hear the Giants hit another HR

a little while go?

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh, yeah, what he said.

Who the hell is Fred Gwynne?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God, I just namechecked Herman frickin' Munster.

I'm really losin' it here.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fred Gwynne, I believe.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really

that guy?

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's Gone, Right?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, died in '93.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, That Long Ago Already?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Herman Munster...

....best hitter I ever saw.

I think this episode was right before Leo became manager of the Cubs.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Mar 25, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's right!

That's Durocher isn't it?

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

You can check out his swing here:

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hilarious.

He kinda reminds me of Dave Kingman.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill gives up HR

He is throwing well, makes a mistake gives up a HR. But then he can't find the plate against Aaron Rowand? That really pissed me off just throw the ball, who cares if you give up hits. Most likely they aren't going to hit it and if they do oh well it's spring training. His curve ball and stuff is going to be much better once he gets out of Arizona. It was nice that he got it together and got out of the inning right after that.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No walks, three Ks...

Seems like Hill's locating a lot better.

by cwyers on Mar 25, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

he's just throwing strikes, he doesn't have great stuff today but he's just throwing the ball down the middle. It was almost like Piniella said don't worry about giving up hits and runs just throw strikes today. He does have three strike outs but they came against some pretty weak hitters.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's not going to have stuff in Mesa...

...given the environs. So long as he's locating, I couldn't care about the results.

by cwyers on Mar 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill

is very immature pitcher for his age. He often pitches like a 21 year old rookie on the mound. Thats why I have such high hopes for him in the future. Once he gets some experience and trust his stuff more he should get better results.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-2

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murt the Hurt!

Singles ARam to third!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

RBI single just past the SS, tie game again.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto swingin' the bat today. Very nice.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So glad I made

it home to see Soto is being awesome again!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am glad

I am not the only one with a thing for Soto :-)

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's Hill's first walk.

Let's see if he can pull himself together.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Filthy Rich preserves the tie.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cant take any more

of depressing mlb audio. shall be back for updates

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hill

control was a little sneaky in the last inning(only walked one though), but he got a scoreless inning. If Hill can get through the 5th scoreless or without giving up a walk I would say today was a successful start for him.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know he's already given up two earned runs and walked a guy, right?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um.

In the Cactus League.

by cwyers on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, I'm not criticizing Hill's performance. Just pointing out the facts.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as he's throwing strikes

I personally don't care how many runs he gives up. Coming into today's start, that was the most important thing for Hill, throw strikes.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

giving up two runs and one walk in five innings isn't a bad start at all. Especially for a guy like Hill who's curveball isn't going to break very well in Arizona.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, he's pitched 4 right now.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't have a problem...

if Hill averages that every start for the rest of the year. It's a 3.6 ERA.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson!

Welcome to the Cubs!

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup, doubled and reached third on error. Sweet!

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did he do?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hit a double

but reached third on an error.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice triple

actually a double plus advance on an error

by zevkalman on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty............

would be naming Johnson the starting CF after that!!

by plenz on Mar 25, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no clogging the bases there...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To left field

even!

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DLEE

2 RUN HOMER!

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

D-LEE

homerun Cubs 4-2

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SCHWEEET!

It's all coming together, Charlie!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the DLee I know!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did they say

ARam is 3 for 3? He rocks

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a fishy call

That Giant totally dropped that ball. No way he was taking it out of his glove when he dropped it.

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton Ks. Inning over. 4-2 Cubs.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOu need to quit your job drewishdrewid

in order to do give updates on Cub games.

by lemon20pie on Mar 25, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh.

Not so sure my fiancee would speak to me again...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man oh man

GameDay sucks. More frozen than either of my exes...

"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"

by lostinthevines on Mar 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

Plesac's anecdote about Pat Hughes! Oh man.

"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."

by bluebythebook on Mar 25, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crikey!

Did Hill just strike out the side?

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 25, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Impressive...

he can make... outs...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill's back, baby!

Wow, that's refreshing.

Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1

by IowaCubs- on Mar 25, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very nice game for Hill

He lost his control to a few batters here and there, but it was very nice to see him rebound after his last start.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking

that we've got a good number of players starting to feel more confident. Pie rocks the house yesterday, Soto is hitting again, Lee is hitting again...

How has Fukudome done?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome

was 0-2 with a ground out to third and a fly out to rightfield, but he did walk in his last AB.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto got a good swing

on that one, but still ends up out.

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

has looked very good at the plate today. He had two hits and he hit the ball very hard in his last AB. Soto was having struggles with changes up recently. I wonder if he saw many today or not?

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Hart now pitching

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto is

done for the day. :-(

by sue369 on Mar 25, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall is supposed to pitch out of the pen today

too.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's official

the Chicago Cubs can not be stopped this year

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...

...can we refer to Reed Johnson as "RJ"?

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not AR-John?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer

"The Reed Johnson Experience"

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 25, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone

watch the Harold Reynolds/Lou interview on Cubs.com? Kinda cool stuff about how Lou got interested in managing. It's on the right sidebar.

Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Mar 25, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Cintron played!

Could he make a comeback and be on the bench?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

GD

is slow, which makes me nervous. How is Hart doing?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

one on

2 outs

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart so far...looking good.

6th inning
Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Pitcher Change: Kevin Hart replaces Rich Hill, batting 1st.
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Defensive Substitution: Alex Cintron replaces third baseman Aramis Ramirez, batting 4th, playing third base.
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Defensive Substitution: Mike Fontenot replaces second baseman Mark DeRosa, batting 6th, playing second base.
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Defensive Substitution: Henry Blanco replaces catcher Geovany Soto, batting 8th, playing catcher.
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Defensive Substitution: Ronny Cedeno replaces Leon Johnson, batting 9th, playing shortstop.
B:0 S:3 O:1 - Rich Aurilia called out on strikes.
B:0 S:3 O:2 - Dan Ortmeier strikes out swinging.
B:0 S:0 O:2 - Stephen Holm singles on a line drive to right fielder Kosuke Fukudome.
B:0 S:0 O:3 - Brian Bocock grounds into a force out, shortstop Ronny Cedeno to second baseman Mike Fontenot. Stephen Holm out at 2nd.

7th inning
Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Carlos Sosa replaces Erick Threets.
B:3 S:2 O:0 - Carlos Sosa singles on a ground ball to pitcher Kevin Hart.
B:1 S:2 O:1 - Rajai Davis flies out to left fielder Matt Murton.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't watch the game.

Hill's line dosen't look too bad. 6 Ks and 1 BB. 2 ERs too. How did his curve look?

Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.

by Bricks and Ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshall headed in

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate that

Marshall is the favorite to be the lefty specialist out of the pen. Marshall needs to start or at least be a long reliever. So he can become more durable and improve as a SP. Carmen Pignatiello should be the lefty who makes the team not Marshall. But Piniella feels like he owes Marshall something for what he did for the Cubs last year. So he's trying to find a spot for him on the roster.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy hell!

game tied up? what did I miss? Marshall stunk it up?

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The way it went down...

Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 - Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Carlos Sosa replaces Erick Threets.
B:3 S:2 O:0 - Carlos Sosa singles on a ground ball to pitcher Kevin Hart.
B:1 S:2 O:1 - Rajai Davis flies out to left fielder Matt Murton.
B:2 S:3 O:2 - Eugenio Velez called out on strikes.
B:4 S:0 O:2 - Randy Winn walks. Carlos Sosa to 2nd.
B:0 S:0 O:2 - Pitcher Change: Sean Marshall replaces Kevin Hart, batting 1st.
B:0 S:3 O:2 - Fred Lewis strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Sean Marshall. Carlos Sosa to 3rd. Randy Winn to 2nd. Fred Lewis to 1st.
B:0 S:0 O:3 - Rich Aurilia doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Murton. Carlos Sosa scores. Randy Winn scores. Fred Lewis out at home on the throw, left fielder Matt Murton to shortstop Ronny Cedeno to catcher Henry Blanco.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart

had runners on first and second, with two outs. Marshall came in and striked out a batter, but he made it to first when Blanco dropped the ball. Then Marshall gave up a double to the next batter.Two runs scored and the third run was out at the plate.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-4

rbi from murton

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Mar 25, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

boy

i really don't want him going anywhere...

by cubs2234 on Mar 25, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Fonte!

Double to CF moves Dome to 3rd. Murt flies out but scores Dome. Woohoo!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

but I really hope he doesn't make the team as the lefty specialist. What else does Pignatiello have to do to make the team? Cubs take the lead Murton sac fly scored Fukudome at third. Fukudome walked to start the inning and then Fontenot doubled.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We keep Murton AND Johnson...

and trade Soriano to the Mets for Jose Reyes.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uhhh

that was a good one...

by cubs2234 on Mar 25, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

i'd do that in a heartbeat.

by anormal on Mar 25, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad...

you don't run the Mets then.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well if they decide to hire me this will be the first trade i make.

by anormal on Mar 25, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno 3rd out

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 25, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is going to be the closer today?

n/t

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wertz?

Huh...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEEAAA MATTY MURTON

I walk in from work. Turn on the tv and Matty is driving in the go ahead run after an outfield assist WOOOHOOO

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question for the experts

Why is Murton playing the entire game? If Johnson is kinda taking his place and Murton wont make the roster then why the heck is he playing an entire ST game less than a week before opening day? Just in to rest others?

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Showcase his talent for the other teams scouts.

n/t

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well he's doing pretty good then

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

He's 1 for 3 with two Ks. Not quite a day that will have other GMs beating the door down.

by okiecubbie on Mar 25, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

screw the at bats. Its his fielding thats the question. The assist gets extra points. Getting runners in from 3rd is extra points too.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And his redheadedness is...

+8 charisma and double bonus roll against fire magic!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no doubt about it

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing the scouts are

looking at his fielding. His bat will get better if he has consistant at bats. PLaying off the bench all year and platooning...you cant expect his plate numbers to be what they would if he was an everyday player.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

The fielding does help his value. He will never be a plus glove in the field, but showing capability could go a long way.

by okiecubbie on Mar 25, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

word

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wertz with a 1-2-3 inning.

Onward to the 9th.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is an attempt at

posting a pic for the first time. Also a prelude of what is to come many a times this year I suppose. Carry on.

[IMG]http://i29.tinypic.com/6qwfmv.jpg[/IMG]

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OOOOhhhh.....kayyyy...

maybe you want to use the "preview" to make sure you have the right scale first.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAA

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

yeah i'll work on that

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 25, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well its a great pic....

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad first day for Reed Johnson

he went 2 for 5 today with a stolen base. This is what Hendry had to say about the signing.

"Reed Johnson, the newly signed outfielder from Toronto, will start in center today and bat second. General manager Jim Hendry said Johnson had "four or five" other clubs interested in him, but "he wanted to be here so bad" it took only a few minutes to get a deal done."

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/marshall-goes-f.html

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Until He Dropped That Ball...

...in RF. Aargh!

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

test

Photobucket

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome

with a RBI single up the middle 7-4 Cubs!!

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for some Wood??

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

This is the Reed Johnson everyone is so excited about?!

"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano

by CubsBullsBears on Mar 25, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He never plays in

Arizona with the high skys. Most outfielders struggle with that at first and this was one of Johnsons first games in Arizona.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ughh

cubs = love

by cubs ftw on Mar 25, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Piggy on the mound

lead off triple....NEWB lost it in the sun

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton would have had it

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pie...

Would have caught that from center

"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano

by CubsBullsBears on Mar 25, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Someone needs to get this covering 1st base thing fixed!

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...I really wanted to hold off on my judgement...

but after that play in the outfield, I have to go ahead and say it....

I hate the sun.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 25, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

spoiled dome guys....gesssh

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to know I'm not alone.

The sun is my mortal enemy, and I have sworn its destruction at my hand.

Before each game, please remember to feed the bats.

by Cool Hand on Mar 25, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SERIOUSLY....

get Piggy on the roster.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You Got It!

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As far as I'm concerned Piggy 'earned' a shot at the bullpen. Give that kid a shot.

I'm drunk......and it shows.....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 25, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Due Time, My Friend.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PIGGY!!

Nice pitch... strike 3!!

"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano

by CubsBullsBears on Mar 25, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plesac called it!

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plesac...

has a little Steve Stone in him??

"The one that invent the light tried 2,000 times and finally he did it, we have light...I don't want to spend 2,000 times to win Opening Day" Carlos Zambrano

by CubsBullsBears on Mar 25, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude...

...that's gross.

Jacque Jones is gone, and I doubt Ivan DeJesus would mind this!

by initram on Mar 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs win

now 13-14-1 on the spring. My goal in the spring is always for the Cubs to play around 500 and were right about there now. Pignatiello pitched very well again, and should have had a scoreless inning there if Johnson didn't lose the ball in the sun.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 25, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Flying it late -- but flying it!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 25, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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