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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Today is the final day of Cactus League play. For those of us who have been here in Arizona for a while, it will be "weather shock" to return to the chilly Midwest tonight.

In the meantime, one more day in the sunshine before I fly home tonight. Today's game starts an hour earlier than usual so that the ballclubs can break camp, and the Cubs head to Las Vegas tonight for their two-game series vs. the Mariners this weekend.

For those of us (most of us, I'd say) who grew up with the Cubs and WGN, here's a little bit of the history of WGN and the Cubs and an announcement that there will be a two-hour special called "Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN TV and the Cubs", at 6 pm CT on April 20.

Kerry Wood doesn't want any special "entrance song" when he comes in to close games:

"I don't think Wrigley is that type of ballpark," Wood said. "That's more of a generational thing for closers— Trevor Hoffman started it with 'Hells Bells,' and [Mariano] Rivera and Billy Wagner and so on and so on.

"Fans are so loud at Wrigley Field in the ninth inning I don't think you'd be able to hear any noise on that sound system anyway. I've never really thought about what song I'd use."

To which I say: good for him. Based on what I've heard for him coming in during ST games, it'll be really loud. Cheering.

The other day when I posted spring training attendance figures, I inadvertently left out one game. The correct figures are: in 14 dates, the Cubs have drawn 168,498, an average of 12,035. They'd need to draw almost 13,400 -- physically impossible -- to break the record average of 12,125 set in 2004. So that won't happen, but they're expecting another sellout today.

Both teams have announced that "minor leaguers" will do most of the pitching today, but who knows exactly what that means. It would normally be Ted Lilly's turn, but he's being held back till tomorrow to keep him on a "normal" four days' rest for his first regular season start next Wednesday. (I think, just as Lou didn't want Z to face the Brewers earlier in the spring, he probably didn't want Lilly to face them twice in six days, either.) The Brewers don't have an announced starter, either.

Today's game is on WGN-TV, and on MLB.com radio and MLB.TV via the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)

MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Speaking of Lilly...

I think he's been talked about the least out of all the pitchers this spring.

I find that his stats don't really tell me much other than he hasn't given up a lot of walks (4) and HR (2).

He has started 4 games, and has an ERA of 6.00. Did he just get blown up in one outing? Has anyone seen him pitch more than once? How does he look overall? How has he looked his last couple outings?

by bap on Mar 27, 2008 9:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woody is so Cubs...

I love his remarks about the song. These are the reasons I always wanted him separated from Prior when they were struggling "together".

Woody is not concerned with anything but doing his job and enjoying it. Well he loves to win too but I just admire the way he has handled himself throughout the past four seasons. It is refreshing to watch guys mature as ballplayers and as people.

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

by Kinky Reggae on Mar 27, 2008 9:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just "gets" it

About being a Cub and playing @ Wrigley Field. I hope he can resurrect his career and stay with the Cubs for along time.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exaclty.

It's hard not to root for a guy who "gets" what it is to be a Cub and play here in Chicago. He doesn't take it for granted and has worked tremendously hard to come back.

It would be truly something if he came back and had a good year as a closer in '08.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 27, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loud, sustained applause.

n/t

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

by Al on Mar 27, 2008 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly...and that is the reason he's here...

...he could have made more money elsewhere but he knows nothing would be better than winning here.

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 27, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here, Here

It is awfully refreshing to see an athlete who is about more than the money. Too many of these players are about the money and that's it. Case and point is Johny (sp?) Damen who said, during his free agent year, he would never play for the Yankees. Look who he is playing for now. I think that if someone were to ask me who exemplifies what it means to be a Cub the most, I would tell them Kerry Wood. Here's to hoping he goes out there and proves all the nay sayers, especially including That-Writer-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named.

by gwood on Mar 27, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad he wasn't mentioned

Wish everyone would adhere to this new policy.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Playing Field

Just wanted to give a quick update on the playing surface at Wrigley. They had the door open in RF on my walk to the L this morning and I stopped to take a look in.

They've removed the "wedding banquet tents" sometime yesterday that were covering the infield. The grounds crew was working on the infield this morning.

The OF grass looks surprisingly good. Not lavishly green, but after being under more than a couple inches of snow as recently as this weekend, it looks pretty good.

The grounds crew has done a terrific job all winter long. This, coupled with the resurfacing project, should have Wrigley in tip-top playing shape this year.

We are suppose to get more snow here in Chicago this weekend, and that will have an effect on Monday's game, but it appears that grounds crew is working hard to make sure there is a safe, playable surface.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 27, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone got the link

to the Wrigley Field webcam? (The one pointing at the field, not the one outside the park.)

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

by JohnM on Mar 27, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

pretty cool, wish I had this when I was buying tickets online.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, thanks

I keep forgetting to bookmark that.

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

by JohnM on Mar 27, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You Can Get To That...

...off Cubs.com, can't you?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but...

... via cubs.com it is behind the Cubs Club wall. Thanks for the link.

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

by Al on Mar 27, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does this mean

Cedeno will have to run the bases with blinders on since he won't have the tents to keep out the distractions?

by gwood on Mar 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Idk

I really wouldnt mind a badass song for kerry. I think it would be cool, but i also see where he is coming from

by Kchance on Mar 27, 2008 10:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like "Go Cubs Go"?

;-)

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe, just maybe

After a couple 30-40 save seasons, both us and Wood can revisit this whole entrance song thing.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great call Wood

I dont like the enterance songs. I also dont like teams shooting off fireworks when a player hits a solo shot when their team is down 5 runs. I dont like circus pinwheels or jumbotrons bigger than the parking lot. I dont like the hotdogs stands and bathrooms and everything else sponsored. I don't like UnderArmour logos.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 10:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so you don't like

Comiscular Field, period. And you also don't like the UA signage @ Wrigley. Would you like to pay an extra $10 per ticket to make up for the revenue lost by taking down the UA logo? It's not that serious. It's not like they're mowing the whole outfield grass in a logo or anything.

I dislike the south side park for all those reasons you listed as well. It's a chick park. They get to "watch things on tv".

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Obligatory...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great call

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's snowing

here so I hope you get home before it hits there. I'm so sick of this freaking snow.

Looking forward to the game today. :-)

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 11:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You'll love this Sue369

I had a dream last night I was at a Cubs game. Not at Wrigley but it was a home crowd. Someone yells "Zambrano is signing autographs." So I went over and passed my hat through the fence to him. He signed it and passed it to another player. After 8 or so players signed the hat someone threw it back over the fence. I picked it up and all the players had signed the inside of the hat. The one sig that stood out said this.

Cliff

The Cubs have the best MILFs.

Soto

Now what in the heck is that about!?! ahahha

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sue once told me about a Cub dream she had...

but it was pretty boring cause it all about Murton "warming up".

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

LMBHBSO!

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeesh

I never have neat dream like that. :-)

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kudos to Woody (yet again)...

...for showing not only great stuff on the mound, but a no-BS attitude off the field as well.

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

by dat cubfan daver on Mar 27, 2008 11:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's keep it classy Chicago

great call by Wood's on nixing any idea of an entrance song for him....a true baseball fan doesn't need a jumbo screen to tell them to get loud or some D-bag trying to pump us up. Can't wait to shade out on work early Monday to catch the Cubs!!!

"Commit to the Indian!"

by Bpatterson83 on Mar 27, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This

but he's being held back till tomorrow to keep him on a "normal" four days' rest for his first regular season start next Wednesday

just gave me butterflies. It's almost here!

by morgane on Mar 27, 2008 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hear hear!

I've been freaking out since pitchers reported to camp

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spring training

does seem to have taken forever though. Maybe that's because of the constant looking forward to opening day! Just wish I could be somewhere near Wrigley for that game, unfortunately I will be stuck in frigid Minneapolis listening on the radio while at work. I am terribly jealous of most of you all.

by gwood on Mar 27, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think that's bad?

I'll be watching GameDay at work...here...in St Louis.

You don't snipe in Carrington!

by neverAcquiesce on Mar 27, 2008 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

I will be in attendance for the aforementioned game. However as a student currently residing in Wisconsin, it's a rare treat.

by morgane on Mar 27, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice look

from the camera. Reminds me of why I moved to New Mexico.....

by crazymountain on Mar 27, 2008 11:25 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MAN

SO CLOSE!!!

God i love u wood

man crush

by Rudey on Mar 27, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man it's hard...

To think about opening day when it's snowing like hell right now. Al, enjoy the last game in the sun. I have to run to the 7-11 now, and will look at the snow on the outfield grass for you all.

Ugh.

"To know that I know what I know, and that I do not know what I do not know. That is true knowledge" - Confucious as quoted in Walden

by toaster on Mar 27, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Always nice

to grab a 6'er at said 7-11 for waiting in the bleacher line haha

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups

Brewers
Weeks, 2B
Cameron, CF
Fielder, 1B
Braun, LF
Hall, 3B
Hart, RF
Dillon, DH
Hardy, SS
Rivera, C
Mark DiFelice, P

Cubs
Johnson, CF
Soriano, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
Ward, DH
DeRosa, 2B
Cedeno, SS
Blanco, C
Cory Bailey, P (37 years old; drafted by Boston in 1991)

by Bruce Miles on Mar 27, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea!

I can finally break out my Cory Bailey jersey!

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

by pscrblazer on Mar 27, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhhh

Get to see all the big bats today.

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 27, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like

this could be our line-up against LH pitchers with Johnson leading off, minus Ward, and replace Theriot/Soto at the bottom of the line-up.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 27, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So glad we're getting over...

The stubborn madness of Soriano as leadoff!!

"When you have a fat friend there are no see-saws, only catapults." --Demetri Martin

by Reddevil on Mar 27, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting...

... that they have added a DH. On the pre-game show with Santo and Piniella, Lou mentioned that they approached Milwaukee with the intent to (1) say that they are only going with minor league pitchers (as to not give them a sneak peak), with the exception of Marshall, and (2) to give more at bats for regulars (thus the DH).

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bako with Dusty

Paul Bako has put together a new career for one that can't hit a lick... Kids wanting to make it the The Show should take a second look at that catching gear, and maybe spend a little time learning the game and what goes through pitchers head..... Good for him.....

by James031 on Mar 27, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

this will be the first game I've seen this year where the regulars are playing.....I actually get to see Fukudome!!!

by crazymountain on Mar 27, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting Lineup

I really hope that we have a good game today. Looking forward to seeing Johnson. Although I wanted to see Pie... Is theie pitcher a lefty?

by fischisgod on Mar 27, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gonna check out the view from...

...the new Harry Caray's for today's game. Stopped in there very briefly last week - it was an absolute zoo. I realize the NCAAs were going on, but was very surprised that they didn't have the Cubs game on at least one TV. Hopefully it'll be a little less crowded today. Stop by if you're in the hood - look for the hefty white guy wearing an Indians hat...

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

by ballhawk on Mar 27, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ballhawk?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha! Nice try, but I never wore my socks up high like that.

How about this one instead...

Heeeeyyyyyy!!! Now there's a nice lookin' young fellow...

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

by ballhawk on Mar 27, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...

but who's the guy with the hat? :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know if

the Cubbies season opener will be on mlb.tv?

by lilkimmer77 on Mar 27, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As a regular season game...

yes, as should all the rest of the "televised" games the rest of the year.

Unless it's a "national blackout" game on ESPN/FOX...which is every single yankees and red sox game I think. Or if you live within an ICBM's range of a major league ballpark. Or your house/apt # is divisible by the square root of the result of the sum of the two teams' uniforms #'s on the 40 man roster. Other than that, yeah, you'll get the game on mlb.tv

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You and

your pictures just crack me up. Are you a stand up comic.?

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Mar 27, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No...but are you looking to book someone?

I can fail at almost anything!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blech

I am home with the stomach flu, but at least I'll get to watch most of the Cubs game.

I'd suggest keeping your distance. :-P

Dave

by Dave in the basement on Mar 27, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh - sounds like you have a bad case of Bleed Cubbie Blew...

n/t

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

by ballhawk on Mar 27, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton

We are going to regret not giving Murton a better chance.

by drodd on Mar 27, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

I am a Murton fan BUT....he would be a great DH. He is a natural hitter. Regretting not giving Matt a "better chance" is a bit ridiculous, don'tch think? TO regret that, we would have to know just what would've happened if we kept him and that is an absolute impossibility unless you are omniscient. To have power like that would be nice, eh?

by crazymountain on Mar 27, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you also tell me...

if I'm going to regret not buying any lottery tickets this week?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh

No WGN link on gameday audio today

by berselius on Mar 27, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's on WGN-TV, not radio

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 27, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Listening to WGN radio right now

I like the internet broadcast because I get better reception. Pat and Ron are doing this game on WGN

by berselius on Mar 27, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

WGN Radio couldn't be accessed via internet for the games due to black-out restrictions?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean

I'm listening to it on an actual radio, I just get crappy reception. Gameday audio = good reception, which is why I wish the link was there

by berselius on Mar 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

Corey Bailey plays for KC! Interloper!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson no longer unlucky

He appears to have switched from #13 to #9. Someone must have informed him of 13's storied recent history. : )

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm

my Cub jersey is a #9

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No 2nd base umpire today?

huh....weeks ground out to SS for the first out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you on thr BPB today

Santos?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Umm..

I don't have a license to do BPB...but the next batter grounds sharply to Aramis for the 3rd out...inning over. Bailey set them down 1-2-3.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may be right...

I'm working while watching the game...forgive my spotty, sometimes incorrect calls.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Cameron...

who will get a 20 game "vacation" later ....lines one that Cedeno dives to his left and snares for out #2.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Cameron

I believe his vacation is actually 25 games. He's looked pretty solid this spring, so let's hope the vacation shakes him up a little bit.

by philadelphiacub on Mar 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm wrong...

again.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It Is 25 Games...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOOD CEDENO!

made a webgem catch to rob a single

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yikes

Cedeno made ALL 3 outs

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and not at the plate!

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rotflmao!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or...

on the basepaths.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and another

great point.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Ramirez Make The Last Out?

I think there was a shift...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deer Nosnhoj leads off the bottom of the first...

with a broken bat grounder to Hardy for out #1.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I Hope Dutchie...

...doesn't try to ban you!

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your friend and mine, Alfonso...

dumps a single to RF....nicely done on the outside pitch there...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and after whiffing badly on 1-0 too

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did

Johnson do?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

broken bat grounder to Hardy for the first out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

broken bat grounder to Hardy, see santoswoodenlegs' comment at 2:12

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

interesting.

I don't see that comment at all.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look At Subject...

..."Deer Nosnhoj leads off the bottom of the first... "

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't see it. it's not on my screen.

Firefox crashed at about that time. Hmmm.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Johnson

goes yard today I'm taking the HOBBS of my #9 Cubbie jersey.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's all it takes? a spring training HR? : )

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need

an easy excuse.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about...

the fact that he's not Juan Pierre?

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm

I did liek Glenallen Hill haha

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

im pretty sure glenallen

hit the biggest mammoth HR in recent cubs history

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so to

He hit that roid bomb on the rooftops.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Although

my dad says he saw Kingman hit one further

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hill was #6 IIRC, although he may have worn 9 but i don't remember it

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhh

you might be right

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was hilarious! i almost spit out my root beer. almost.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the longest hr I saw live

was Steve Balboni

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The longest ball I ever saw hit..

was from this guy...and caught by the rabbit.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

daaaaaaaaaamn

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn. no youtube @ work

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how do i post a video on the fanshots

I tried it a while ago but I couldn't get it to work. I'm fairly slow....

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then

it probably wont show on the post. oh well. the link is good.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figured it out

For those of you with no youtube at work - do fanshot videos work?

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what she said...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson is...

... Deer Nosnhoj backwards... see above.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mr. Derrek Lee...

texas leaguer to shallow right-center...2 outs.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder

Looks like he packed a few more lbs over the winter. He is huge.

by okiecubbie on Mar 27, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I Thought He Became...

... a veterinarian?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

he went vegan or something

by gwood on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How About A Deep Homer Here...

...for A-Ram?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramirez BB

on a high and tight FB

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

runners at 1st and 2nd for Fukudome

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alanis Ramirez...

fouls off a few pitches and draws a BB. Runners on 1st and 2nd two outs.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Few-koo-doh!-mae...

rips one just foul past 1st base...before singling to right scoring Soriano...Lee to 2nd...cubs lead 1-0 2 out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice piece of hitting for Fookie!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok so let me get this straight....

We have Fonzie, Fonty and Fookie....awesome

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

heh. agreed

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eyre Has a Bone Spur...

...in his elbow. What kind of recovery time will that be? Anyone know?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard

Eyre should be back in early to mid April. So the final lefty bullpen spot doesn't really matters that much because Eyre probably isn't going to miss that much time. But who knows he could always end up having a setback.

by cubsfan25 on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They Can't Make It Retroactive...

... right? He will miss the first 15 days? That can be like 10 games...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Passed ball...

runner move up..

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

runners...sorry...2nd and 3rd.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Montgomery Ward...

K's swining...end of inning....

Cubs 1
Breeeewers 0

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK...the Valtex commercials...

are just plain funny now...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun....

Ground Rule Double to left center on the first pitch.

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

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

William Hall...

flies out the Dome in right...runner cannot advance to 3rd on account of the frickin' laser beam Dome just threw to Ramirez.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len+Bob also pointing out how quickly Fookie gets rid of the ball once he catches it. catchcrow-hopWHOOSH. (that's my term, not theirs)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm starting to like

calling him Fookie.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why thank you. it goes quite well with Fonzie and Fonty, doesn't it?

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Houston had the Killer B's

we have the.....(something) F's? Has to be PG rated alliteration!

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

super f-f-freaky! ....i've got nothin.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me neither

the only thing that comes up is totally inappropriate haha besides it'd only work if they were sucking it up

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might need to start with F

Like the F-Force

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well the advantage of super f-f-freaky is it comes with a theme song built-in, courtesy Rick James.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F-Troop...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

excellent

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

great picture too - people have asked you this before but where do you find these things?? and fast too

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

google images,

I bet.

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This time...

your right...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corey...

Patterson Hart...

draws a walk...runners on 1st and 2nd one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

double steal...

...on a huge curveball. runners to 3rd and 2nd

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double steal...

works...runners on 2nd and 3rd.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dillon...

K's swinging for the 2nd out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WGN-HD?

I've got Direct Tv at work and I know we get CSNC-HD, and I thought we got WGN-HD, but I have no clue what channel it would be on and haven't found it listed on any channel guides on the internet. Does anyone know if Direct Tv carries WGN-HD and if so, what channel it would be on?

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no idea, but the game is on 192 here in Chicago and it's in SD, not HDTV, despite being the HD channel.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(technically, Evanston. Comcast.)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah...

it says channel not available, so maybe we don't get it because it's not "local." I'm right in between Chicago and Indy, so I'm not sure. I was just curious because the spring training games on comcast were broadcast on both, though on the HD station, it was a 16 x 9 SD broadcast. It still looked nice though.

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you're close enough to pick WGN

up on a regular antenna, you can pick up it's HD feed out of the air. Dunno what "right in between Chicago and Indy" means, tho.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lafayette

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

could have been a 16:9 stretch setting on the TV?

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know,

I don't think so, the graphics were set up as if the SD broadcast were a center-crop.

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my cable box won't let me stretch 4:3 broadcasts (such as this one) broadcast on HD channels. if i switch to regular ol' channel 9, though, my TV can override. (53" Panasonic rear projection)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually

if something is in SD on an HD channel it will just have the black bars on the sides, though TNT does stretch it's commercials.

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep, it's letterboxed for me. all graphics are set up that way though, since not everyone can take advantage of the full picture. it drives me crazy, so much wasted space on the left and right sides.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure

if they advertised the comcast broadcast as in HD, but they had it on their HD channel, and it was definitely an upconverted, though I believe 16 x 9, SD image

Did he just say funky butt-loving?

by Louie on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Single up the middle for Hardy

past a diving Ronny. 2-1 Cubs

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1 Brewers...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my mistake. wishful thinking

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardy...

pokes one up the middle just past a diving Cedeno...Braun and Hart score .. 2-1 brewers ...still two outs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

with runners at the corners

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivera...

probably should have been called out on a check-swing...but he pulls a bouncing ball through the left side for a single...runners on the corners...2 out. Will Lou come talk to this guy pitching?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pat and Ron both

stated the umpire got the call right.

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

by Hammer on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It Should Be a High Scoring Game...

12-10 Cubs?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Close...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Richy Rich Weeks...

Triples off the wall in right center...2 runs score...4-1 Brew-Crew.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus An Error...

... so Weeks scores, too... 5-1

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cory Bailey. #89!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh man

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No...

Bailey. You won't see any 25-man roster guys today... maybe with the exception of Marshall.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

glad

i didnt wager on this one...

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you typically wager on ST games...

...then I have some proposals for you. i could use some extra cash. : )

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mets

are looking good for me right now

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeks...

triples off the wall in left. throw goes to Ronny. Ronny makes a bad throw that Ramirez tries to backhand. ball goes out of play. another runner scores due to the ball leaving play. 5-1.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*right center. i'm rusty.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops...

I posted my play-by-play too soon.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and THAT is why

we shouldn't have released Cintron.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So we could replace Aramis?

Wha?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so we could release

Cedeno, who made the bad throw.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasnt the best of throws

But Aramis hardly even tried to catch it.

by okiecubbie on Mar 27, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because he knew it was too far away?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

It was a couple feet on the home side and low, but Aramis just kind of stabbed at it and bounced of his glove and into the stands. Not a good throw at all, but in a game that mattered I think Aramis would have stopped the ball from getting away. Or at least made more of an effort.

by okiecubbie on Mar 27, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really, Ill take Ronny over Cintron anyday.

Thats right I said it.

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

by Hammer on Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see that.

But I don't understand -why-.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did You Guys Hear How Fonty Was Told He Made The Club?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He Was In The Batting Cages...

... and Piniella went up to him and asked him if he had a place to stay in Chicago.

Fonty said, "No".

Piniella told him that it would be a good idea if he found one, because he made the team.

Fonty was estatic!

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes. HR for Mike STEROIDS Cameron. 6-1 Brewers.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My middle name...

Solo shot to left...6-1 millertime

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Send this bum back to the minors!!!

Oh, wait...

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prince "the Weeble" Fielder..

gounds out to Lee to stop the bleeding.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about you...

...but I'm impressed with the new, vegetables only, diet of Prince "Tiny" Fielder.

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

by pscrblazer on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa...

singles to center...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How long until the Brewer fans

start chanting about how they are superior. Maybe they should realize they are hitting off of this guy

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/baileco01.shtml

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

by Hammer on Mar 27, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

probably until Ben Sheets get injured, which should be about the 5th inning yawning in the clubhouse

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha,

I think Sheets gave up 9 runs and 4 homers in his last outing too. Dont get me wrong, hes awesome when hes on.

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

by Hammer on Mar 27, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Michael Johns of American Idol (who is now in the remaining 9 contestants) is good friends with DeRo.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronny

makes the first out...pops up behind the plate.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

check throw at first...

...and DeRo just barely makes it back safely, diving head-first.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez...

...how tall is this Narron kid?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There You Go...

6'7" 225lbs.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshallesque, although I don't think Sean weighs that much soaking wet (based on seeing him last season).

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(SM's listed at 205.)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry the White...

works the count full...and draws a walk...1st and 2nd one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed's goatee

as long as he doesn't pull a Speizio and dye it blue, or God forbid red, i can live with it.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With runners at 1B and 2B, Reed Johnson takes called strike 3. Two outs.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

inside corner and he knew it

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Read Johnztin...

makes like a hitter...chokes up on the bat a little...and K's looking for the 2nd out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIANO CRUSHES A HOMER TO LEFT! 6-4 Brewers!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hung a breaking ball and Soriano just creamed it. he knew it as soon as he made contact and admired it for a moment or two.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and JUST LIKE THAT

it's turned around. :D

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some little girl...

in the stands, just flahsed "the shocker" right before Soriano smacks a 3 run HR to left.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAAHAHAHAHAH

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did that

in Miller Park at on eof the Anehiem cleveland games haha

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee strikes out swinging. Three out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DLee...my favorite cubs 1st baseman this year...

get the count full..and K's swinging hard for the final out.

6-4 Bad Guys.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

inning?

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

top 3

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Pitcher for Chicago

#98 - Rocky Roquet RHP

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(not to be confused with Rocky Cherry!)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

better name?

Rocky Cherry or Rocky Roquet?

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tough call

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun smashes a double to right-center field. Runner at 2nd, no outs.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rocky Roquet

you're a douchebag..I HATE the stupid "flat billed" hat thing the new kids do. Braun doubles again to the gap in right center...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nooooo

he's not doing the flatbill....what a D-Bucket.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't let my son...

do that. A few of the kids on his team wear theirs like that.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are these guys A or AA pitchers?

wth?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

neither team is playing any starting pitchers bc they play a real game in 3 days

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure, but

Carmen Pignatello isn't a starting pitcher. Kevin Hart isn't a starting pitcher. I mean, cmon.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or rather...

25 man roster pitchers.

Also, they're probably trying to get some young kids a look at some real major league hitters so they know what they need to do to make the bgs

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha. I blame Chad Cordero for the hats.

Hall strikes out. 1 out, runner at 2nd.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Billy Michael Hall...

K's swinging for the 1st out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinch Runner for Milwaukee

#14 Caufield now running for Braun. Len and Bob don't know his first name.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*Chucky Caufield. brilliant. sounds like a boxer.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caufield in to run for Braun...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rocky Roquet or Rikki Rockett?

Which one was the drummer for Poison?

by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 27, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corey Hart chases Reed almost to the warning track. Caufield tags and moves to third. Runner at 3rd w/two out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard-Corey Hart...

flies out to RJ for out # 2....pinch running guy to 3rd.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way, santos, i don't mean to duplicate you. Just saw where you're halfway busy with work so I was trying to help pick up the slack.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think nothing of it...

but if you do want to duplicate me...don't tell my wife...and let's see if she can tell the difference!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dillon flies to Johnson in CF. Three out. To the bottom of the 3rd we go.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Poll Question

What's the best story out of Mesa this spring?
A. Fukodome's [sic] US debut
B. Wood as the closer
C. Marquis 5th starter
D. Pie's hot spring

I swear, whoever makes these graphics can't spel werth a lik.

P.S. My prediction: C in a landslide.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say

Ron Santo making it to the Peoria game was pretty big.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A cub flew out to a brewer...one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

too much detail! too much to read! (i had no idea who they were either)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome gives up on a curveball and is called out on strikes. 2 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ward whiffs on a 0-1 count...

and a young fan's voice is heard yelling: "Keep your head in there!!!"

Ward keeps his head in there and pops out to 1st. Wally Phillips tribute slide.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(as in the black slide TV stations go to commercials with silently to commemorate deaths...Ward did not slide into first as an homage to Wally)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

(not the kind in the meter) game is moving fast, can hardly keep up reading. You guys are hilarious btw.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

J.J. Hardy doubles off Roquet and off the wall in right-center to start the 4th. Runner at 2nd, no outs.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brew Crew C Rivera

has moved to third base. In the field. At the plate, he pokes an opposite-field single into shallow right to score one. Milwaukee 7, Cubs 4.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I see

the Brewers haven't forgotten how to hit. They're going to be in a ton of high scoring games this year. Hopefully losing many of them.

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

45 LHP Sean Marshall

is warming up in the bullpen.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

to be fair, they all are.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(I still don't count Les Walrond in that.)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kline is HBP. Takes 1st. Out comes Rothschild who signals for Marshall. Bye-bye Rocky.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon Wittenmyer

joins Len+Bob in the booth. To commemorate his appearance...

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronounces Theriot "TEE-ree-oh"

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall enters the game

with runners at 1st and 2nd and nobody out in the top of the 4th to face __(no name apparently)__.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And he does the logical thing...

he walks the bases loaded...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cain walks, bases loaded.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maldonado (not Candy) lines to Cedeno, who tosses to 2nd for the double play. Runners at the corners with 2 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

line shot to ronny...

he doubles up the runner at 2nd...2 out!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a double play

which, ironically, might not have worked without a runner on first... :P

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL....

Marshall...getting nervous from the success of the double play...throws a wild pitch allowing the runner from 1st to go to 2nd.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

deja vu!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs

pitchout on 3-2. Nothing doing. Intentional? walk makes it bases loaded 2.0

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

Weak grounder to SS, 6-3 for the third out. To the bottom of the 4th!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They show some red headed guy....

in the dugout...as the batter grounds out to Ronny for the last out...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ugly, but it worked.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For those without access

MIL 7...8...0
CHC 4...4...1 Bottom 4th

Cubs
C. Bailey 2.0 IP...5 H...6 R...6 ER...1 BB...1 SO...1 HR...27.00 ERA
R. Roquet 1.0 IP ... 1 R ... 1 ER ... 0 BB ... 1 SO ... 0 HR ... 6.75 ERA

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hendry in the booth

Jim: I'd never announce the final roster until the last game in Vegas. Still some decisions to make. Gotta decide which way to go in the bullpen w/the left-handed situation. We don't think Eyre will be out that long, which will affect who we keep. None of the guys still here deserve not to be on the club, including Matt Murton. The better team you have, the tougher decisions you have.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa

triples to deep center-field. Runner at 3rd with 0 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa..

the pride of Passaic, NJ Triples of the center field wall...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len: Are you disappointed you haven't found the right deal?

Jim: We've worked on 5 or 6 different guys in trades, but I think we ended up with the better fit with Reed. Pie has really come on in the last few weeks. We hope that will continue to blossom. The trade people have been talking about for 3-4 months, who wouldn't want to add a player like that? We weren't chasing a LOT of people. And if that trade doesn't happen, I guess I would tell you that wasn't stopping us from doing other things. Everybody likes to weigh in. We knew why we tried to add a player like that, and we're still very happy with Mark DeRosa. When you have a chance to make a club better though, you gotta do it.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great

shorthand....thanks!

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

second that!

watching mlb.tv w/ no caps

by cubsonWGN4ever on Mar 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read an "IF" in there....

Is there still a chance?!?!?

"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 27, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It may not be 100% accurate because I was rushing, but the general sentiment was: We're very happy with Mark but whenever you get a chance to make your team better, you do it. I suppose that leaves the question of "Will you get a chance to make your team better?" open.....

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ronny sac fly...

but the thow is on time and on the money...and DeRosa doesn't slide? Out at the plate.....two out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

aw, cmon, Mark...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He had a cigar in his back pocket, and he didnt wanna break it....

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is 10:00am tooo early to get to

Murphy's and start enjopying a cold one on Monday?

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too late.

Mike and Mike will be there starting at 5:00am. You should be too!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 27, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

noted.....

But I am forced to take a train from Crytal lake.....I guess I can figure it out.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First Train from Crystal Lake gets into Chicago at 6:10

Though you have to get to the station at 4:45, but sometimes we have to make sacrifices in life.

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Mar 27, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats right!

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, broadcasting live for Opening Day.

Possibly an Ernie interview after his dedication. They don't start serving unitl 7:00am, but, I believe you can get in early. Not sure on that though.

by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 27, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the heads up.

And the info.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smart play by DeRosa..

It was either going in standing, or running him over. And this is Spring Training. Good choice.

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no slide?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The plate was blocked,

there was no chance for a slide

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Mar 27, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

well, oh, well...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A faster...

Second baseman would have scored. Maybe one from a team somewhere on the east coast?

"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 27, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a faster second baseman

MIGHT have scored. There are no absolutes in baseball.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jim: You hear about us "wasting" time chasing a deal, but it didn't hold us up. We weren't in a situation where we NEEDED a 2B. We're happy with ours. But if you get a chance to get someone....of that...magnitude....then you do that. (Can't mention TBWSNBN by name. Hence the name. Or rather...anti-name.)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least...

TPWSNBN would have slid at home there.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounded like...

...he didn't rule out the deal still happening, or is that incorrect?

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

by MPH73 on Mar 27, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He seemed to be talking in the past tense, but he did say several times "If you get the chance to add a player of that magnitude, you do it."

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks man

n/t

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

by MPH73 on Mar 27, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also gave the typical, we're always looking to improve our team, but we're very happy with Mark.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Said The Same Thing...

... the words he was using made it sound as if though it was still simmering. He never mentioned his name... which of course he can't do.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hitter flys out to a fielder...3 out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's like i'm there!

Don't you just love spring training?

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't look now...

but Murton is in LF.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and catches...

the fly ball for out #1.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

interesting

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I type fast.

Len: Matt Murton now playing LF, Micah in RF. Can you comment on Murton?
Jim: Well we have a decision to make after Saturday, whether we keep him on the bench or take another infielder or another pitcher. Something can happen in Vegas, tweak a hamstring or pull a quad. Murton's a good player, I think he's an everyday player on a lot of clubs. Unfortunately we have a good one for now and the future. We've looked at some deals that would help us AND Matt. I talked to him the other day. I told him we have to look after the Cubs, but looking after Matt is 1a. He knows where we're coming from, and I told him we wouldn't give him away just to help his situation. Looking for something fair. And he knows it.

Len: Most happy about?
Jim: Really happy w/how we pitched. Rich Hill had some bad outings but the rest of the rotation pitched well. The BP is very good. Wish we could keep the Lahey kid, the Rule 5 kid. Woody of course is a big plus. Very encouraged about the progress Hart has made, Michael Wuertz. We know we can count on Howry and Marmol. Playing better defense. Playing better the last week. Very pleased with Pie both offensively and defensively. Reed really rounds out the OF for Lou.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

standing ovation from all his fans

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob: Bringing in Reed helps Pie?
Jim: Exactly. We rolled the dice a little to get a player like that by waiting until ST, but Reed like I said is a better fit than the others we chased. It's not like Felix is looking over his shoulder but after his 2007 you don't want to just hand it to him. There will be some tough weather in May, some tough lefties when we want to give the kid a break and let him get his feet under him.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

pitcher walks batter...one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ground out to SS...man on 2nd...2 out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More Jim

Len: The rule 5 pick?
Jim: We can't keep him (Lahey) now with the pitching we have. He'll go through the waiver process. Same rules. Someone can take him or he'll go back to the Twins.

Len: Biggest concern besides health?
Jim: I'd like to see us get off to a decent start in April. We didn't do that last year and we thought we would. You're right, health is most important. I don't think there's any doubt your stars will hit. Hopefully better than the beginning last year. If we can get Hill back on track like he was last year I think the rest will take care of itself.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There Was a Lot of Back And Forth With Waivers on Lahey...

...and it looks like he will have to clear. There's fear that he'd be picked up.

If he doesn't, he can be offered back to the Twins. Most likely the Twins would want him back, and then possibly complete the Monroe deal...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RBI double down the LF line...

8-4 beerleague team.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ground ball to Ronny...3 out...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Last part of the Jim interview

Bob: Opening in Japan? (Reminder: the Mets and Cubs opened in Japan in 2000, Bob.)
Jim: I like it, I think the game has become such a global game and the rest of the world has gotten so much better. I'd like to see the USA get back on track at the amateur level. I'm gonna get off track here, this is such a passion of mine. We need to develop our own players more. It's nice to have the other countries come over, but if we're not careful we're going to have a lower percentage of American players than foreign players. But overall I think it's great for the game that it's becoming global.

Len: Okay thanks Jim!
Jim: You got it.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Jim...

you can thank the Japanese for the future lack of American players. Sony....Nintendo...etc.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RJ...grounds out...5-3 one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murton goes a couple better...

taps out .1-3.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and slinks off into the clubhouse?

interesting.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Len's recap: I think it's classy how Matt reacted to the roster crunch. All he can do is play the best he can, and the rest that's out of his hands will take care of itself.

Bob: Matt's agent is calling or demanding a trade. Matt's been around the game a while. Jim is looking for something. Matt may not like it very much but he goes about his business. He'd love to be a Chicago Cub but if he's not he'll play for whoever.

Len: From a business perspective, he has no leverage!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CORRECTION: Bob: "It's NOT like Matt's agent is calling or demanding a trade."

Apologies.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee singles up the middle...

2 out...Aramis up to bat.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

12 hopper to 2nd...

FC goes 4-3...inning over.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Lahey....

...now he works in the 6th.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love beer commercials...

showing people doing things that should never ever be attempted when any alcohol is involved in any way....the people "rip lining" across the jungle canyon were having such a good time, they grabbed a six pack of beer out of the cold jungle stream.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Poll Voting Results

A. Fukudome comes to US: 22%
B. Wood chosen as closer: 5%
C: Jason Marquis is 5th starter: 6%
D: Pie's hot spring: 17%

How did C beat B? You people are strange.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

55%

Not 5%.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh, that explains it. I'm the strange one. I blame my tired fingers from the Jim interview.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you earned it, no worries

The fast transcripts were great.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you tell I'm a broadcast journalist major?

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Answer: No. Because "journalism" is correct.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

roflcopter

At least you spell better than whomever is typing up these WGN polls. I think I've seen a blatant spelling error in every one. I can forgive a grammar mistake more easily than poor spelling.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES! Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. Today they spelled Fookie "Fukodome".

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

I had a high school summer job working at the local town paper, and proofreading the ad copy was one of my duties. Spelling errors always jump out to me now.

I guess Fuko is better than adding a 'c' in there.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee

ranges right to field a grounder, double clutches waiting for Lahey to get over, makes a snap throw, Lahey actually ties the runner but the ump gives him the out. Thanks. 1 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ground ball to Lee...

Lahey coves the bag and just beats the runner...one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ground ball out...

4-3. 2 down.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bouncer back to Tim, 1-3, 3 outs. Milwaukee 8 Chicago 4.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad on Lahey

wish we could keep him

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hit back to the pitcher...

3 out...bottom of the 6th coming up.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah Hoffpauir

Flashes his pauir with a homer, 8-5 Brewers.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

to RF

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not fair he's blocked by Lee...

Maybe we can package Hoff and The Big Murt for someone?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A 2B perhaps?

I kid.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still say

Johnson, Murton and Cedeno for Shane Victorino

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least give that kid a better number than 67!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no kidding!

He's bloody earned it. It's a shame there's no room for him on the team.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ward pops up to the SS

in shallow CF...one out.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Our 2B...

would have got out. And he did. 2 outs.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno

crushes a long HR to left off the scoreboard! 8-6 Brewers!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len says it might be the longest HR to left he's seen in this ballpark. Bob agrees. Says it hit the very top of the scoreboard. Looked like a fastball with zero movement on the inside half of the plate.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, they just showed a slo-mo reply. There is a black border along the top of the scoreboard. Above that border is the clear blue sky. Ronny's HR struck that thin black border right in the middle.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Far Did It Fly?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know,

but I'm getting my Southwest Airlines postcard ready!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ronny...

HR...8-6!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanco

doubles on a gapper to LCF. Sheesh.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hitting is contagious...

just like genital herpes.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is more fun to catch?

Gross. 5 minute penalty for indecency.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh nooooooooooo hahaha

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're #1!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's contagious?????

Oh crap!

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

by Kinky Reggae on Mar 27, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our CF'er pops out the theirs...

3 outs...top of 7 comin' up.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lead-off BB...

man on 1st ...no outs.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lahey

still in?

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gindell (sp?)

Singles. Runners at 1st and 2nd. Yes, Lahey still in. And I'm lifting my self-imposed 5-min suspension.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

False. No sooner did I say that than out comes Lou to get a reliever.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Gametracker.

It's Gindl. Also, I misspelled "Cline" earlier with a K.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Single to center...

1st and 2nd no outs..

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

New Pitcher

#84 Randy Moss Matt Avery

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and yes, I know Moss hasn't worn 84 in a while.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WP...runners advance.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Len and Bob

Talking about opening in Japan. Bob doesn't like it. "It's America's game! Your Opening Day should be in America! It used to be in Cincinnati every year. What happened to that? That's when baseball season started. I bet casual fans don't understand what's going on, or know games have been played already. For MLB, and I'm fully in support of ridding it of PEDs, but every chance MLB has to make it hard for their players to play at that level, they seem to take that opportunity! Cold weather, bad travel, and now Japan! Those guys are going to be whacked for two weeks. You're putting these guys in a position where they're not going to perform their best baseball and I think it's a huge injustice to those guys on the trip. But it is a competitive advantage because they get to start their 1-2 pitchers for the first four games of the season!"

Sheesh, Bob is pretty fired up about this. Both Len and Bob have failed to mention that the Cubs opened in Japan in 2000.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RBI ground out to Ronny...

runner on 2nd..one out.

9-6 brewers

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FC to Ronny...

gets the runner at 3rd...2 out...dumb baserunning by the brewer player. Ironic that Ronny would be one to make the play on him.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well, by now

he should be an expert.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shockingly

Cedeno has looked great today. Here's hoping he gets it all together and takes over the SS job some time this season.

by berselius on Mar 27, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This...

is the madding thing about Cedeno...he'll have a game like this, and we'll all let out a collective breath thinking, OK...he's going to get it. Then the very next day you'll see him get picked off, make a throwing error and GIDP on the first pitch after the pitcher walks the batter in front of him on 4 straight pitches.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

IAWTC

This is the problem. Cedeno is extremely inconsistent. And he does not seem to LEARN.

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

COMPLETLY AGREE

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

by Hammer on Mar 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even More from Bob "U-S-A!" Brenly (thanks NofWrigley)

Bob: Not to mention the disruption in the Japanese league. They've already started their season over there!
Len: Yeah, Bobby Valentine was upset about being overshadowed.
Bob: "Our problem isn't attracting Japanese kids to play baseball, it's attracting AMERICAN kids to play baseball! I think we're going about this all wrong. No doubt it's a global game and being played in places you never thought it would be played, but it's baseball, let's play it in AMERICA."

Bob: Just the cherry on the sundae here then I'll give off my high horse. These are my views, they don't represent those of WGN or the Cubs. Sean Casey went over and got hurt, now he has to sit down. What if that's your star player/pitcher? Now he's hurt for a while.

Len: I just want to know what you really think about this.
Bob: Well, I'm still making up my mind.
Len: (laughs)

Calm down, Bob!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cant players get hurt...

in games here in the USA too?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never.

Meet our ace starter Mark Prior.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With a runner on 1st...

and one out, FC to Ramirez...5-4. Inning over.

9-6 Former AL team.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, missed during that whole mess

Was a really nice shot of a jet flying overhead. Didn't catch which kind, possibly a 757 or 777, or A330. But as an aviation nut I appreciated that. Thanks WGN.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm too much of a broke college student.

But eventually I do want my multi-engine rating, to be able to fly jets. Favorite plane ever: Boeing 707

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A friend of mine is returning from Vegas in a Lear 60 as we speak. So jealous.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you a pilot?

@ cubsonWGN4ever

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna miss

umbrella-hat-wearing-billy-goat-beard-rocking-concessions guy.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That guy is gone?

Well theres always Don Imus Guy.
Photobucket

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MATTHEW MURTON

One-hops the wall, almost homered to right-center. His double puts a runner at 2nd with 0 out.

Comment Murton love now.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's always so considerate

of the hotties to also have a smidgen of talent. Makes rooting for them even easier.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aramis "The Latin Hottie" Ramirez...

rips an RBI double to the LF corner.

9-7 MIL

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Crap!

2 homers out of Hoff!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Casey McGehee

runs at 2nd. And Micah Hoffpauir just crushes ANOTHER homer to right. It's 9-9 tie ballgame!!!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bob predicts 60 HRs this year....

in Triple-A. Poor poor Micah.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there goes Murton's fan club again

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

all bow to the Hoff-POWAH!

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

... Brenly thinks he may hit 60 in the minors. HoffPOWER!!

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some career Minor Leaguer guy...

just hit his 2nd HR today...loser.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

word

He should just go back to being a teacher. Obviously no future for him in baseball. Obviously.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is DLee out of options?

Just askin'

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who cares?

OUTRIGHT RELEASE

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROTFLMAO...

Question is, why isn't Hoffpauer a SHORTSTOP...

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably that pesky left arm

he happens to throw with.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

always with the details...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dreamboat Soto...

uses his taunt, sturdy haunches to draw a sexxy BB...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto

My coworker is not a baseball fan but met Mr. Soto downtown and is in love. She said he's super hot.

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 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am envious

your friend sucks! LOL!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even remember what inning

it is anymore...

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

bottom of 7

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

d'oh

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

8th

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

I PREDICT

I predict Fukudome throws a runner out at first who should have had a single during his career.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Mar 27, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it sacrilege to suggest

Derek Lee better plan on staying healthy and in the lineup this year?

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

It's nice to have the option

to bring Hoffy up.

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Yes we'd be much better off with a career minor leaguer whos had a great spring over one of our best players.

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 27, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

along comes Debbie Downer...

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Lee gets hurt

I don't see why we don't give Hoffpauer a try. They're ALL career minor-leaguers, till they're not.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I order you to stop making sense...

you'll upset the "fans"...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly

Honestly if DLee went down with an injury you'd really think we're okay for 162 games with Hoffpauir?

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 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know.

but I think we should give him a shot if it happens. Hopefully, it won't happen.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee will be 33 next month

and his past two seasons have already been below his lifetime average.

by alec on Mar 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The last 2 seasons

2006 being where he broke his wrist and 07 his year of completely recovering. It's not like he sloughed off due to no injury.

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 27, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Lee getting hurt before the opener?

Nobody is expecting Derrek to get hurt, unless the team has to travel to Japan. We're not hoping he gets hurt either, but if he does, why wouldn't you give a guy who has raked all spring a shot? Calm down man.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My point`

Santos these people seem to think we'll be okay without Lee because we have Hoffpauir.

Completely based on Lee having a bad spring and Hoffpauir having a great one.

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 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The basis is kinda obvious...

the argument is if Hoffpauir would be better than just inserting Ward @ 1st Base, if god forbid Lee gets injured.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

quite.

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Actually they'd be better off with Ward who is a very good proven major leaguer at first if Lee were to be injured.

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 27, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man...

a Dusty-ite....only "proven" major leaguers allowed huh?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think so

maybe a better way to put it is DLee has someone to keep him on his toes. Perhaps he will have a really great year because he knows he has to put in some major effort.

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on

Come on you really think he loafs it?

This is ridiculous. The guy has had a bad spring. We're not talking about a top prospect here either or a guy who every team is clamoring for.

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 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not saying he loafs

and I am not saying I want him gone. He is one of my fave Cubs ever. I am saying it might be a little reminder that there is talent out there. Who doesn't need a little competition to keep 'em sharp?

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that's goofy

I think that's goofy. Lee gives 100 percent. He's not going to play better because someone is pushing him.

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 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(sponsor redacted) Drive of the Game

Ronny Cedeno. Still no estimate on distance though.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno

I think Cedeno should get some serious support for starting over Theriot.

I think both will hit about the same but Ronny is better on D.

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 27, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot

knows the game better.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And has more "grit" and is more of an "x-factor".

See: Fire Joe Morgan

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

got nothing to do with grit or "x-factor"

to me. He knows how to play the game better. Cedeno might win the game for you, and he might boot the ball four times in an inning. Theriot has better BB IQ.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno

Has more power than Theriot too, especially doubles power

by berselius on Mar 27, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ronny "Who-Who?" Cedeno

pops to center. 3 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice one...

mr. cider

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

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

I'm learning from the best.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I were Cedeno

If I were Ronny Cedeno I'd sue you for that. Although Ronny Woo Woo to his credit has never overslid on a walk.

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 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and NOW it's the 8th. Thank you, thank you very much.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer

Ronny "Poo-Poo" in honor of Sue

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 27, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHOUT OUT

Quick shout out to our friends who have helped those of us whos work computers can't accomodate listen live or gameday this spring.

THANKS GUYS.

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 27, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

#84 Avery

still on the mound.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And Murton

makes another catch. 2 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Back in the day,

teams would sell players to other teams.. You think we could RENT out HoffPOWER to an AL team until say, when Interleague play starts? lol

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Mar 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Grounder to Ronny

and it goes 6-3 for a 1-2-3 8th. To the bottom of the frame.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

#84 Avery pitching...

doesn't even get a "fitted" hat? Come on!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet he picked that little number up in a concession stand on the way to the bullpen?

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murton

I love Matty.

But I understand why he's the odd man out. Part of me though would like him in Iowa in case of an injury instead of somewhere else.

SEND HIM TO THE RANGERS THEY NEED A REDHEAD!

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 27, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs announce league change

CHICAGO - Cubs GM Jim Hendry announced today that the team will play in the American League West Division so Matt Murton can play everyday in the line-up. The Cubs will return to the NL as soon as Murton is released or traded.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for an unpopular opinion...

Cubs should try to trade DLEE. He has had exactly one great year in his career, and he has already entered his decline. None of his other seasons have been significantly above average for his position, and he strikes out alot. Aside from that, my main complaint is that he seems to crumble under pressure. During his fab 2005, we all blamed the huge number of solo shots on Dusty's lineups, but maybe he just isn't comfortable with runners on. Furthermore, his postseason numbers have always looked like garbage, starting with the Marlins. Look it up. What other teams need a 1st baseman?

by Jerry Mumphrey on Mar 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't he have a no-trade clause?

also, I seem to recall him hitting something important as a Marlin against the team they were playing in the Pennant series... who was that team, I can't remember...

It's not like our guys have had a whole lot of post-season experience as a whole...

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

Also last year was his first year coming off a major iniury. The reason he had so many solo shots in 2005 was nobody was on base ahead of him.

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 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D. Lee...

...does have a no-trade clause.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which makes this all moot anyway.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It should be anyway

Unless Hendry had his brain removed or someone had naked pictures of him in a compromising position.

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 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santos...

...please no images here.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big news

The GMs of the rest of the NL have petitioned the Commisioner to have Jerry Mumphrey replace Jim hendry as Cubs General Manager. They want someone in charge of the Cubs who would trade their 2nd best all around player because he had a bad spring because a career minor leaguer had a great one.

Jerry you're talking like we have Prince Fielder.

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 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is getting stupid

People want him gone because of a tough spring. This is getting beyond ridiculous.

Glad you're not Jim Hendry. Brewers and Cardinals and Astros for starters wish you were.

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 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um...no...

one person does not "people".

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santos

Santos I've seen it all over the net. Lee sucks. Let's get rid of him. We're okay if he gets hurt because of Hoffpauier.

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 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it on the intarwebz

so it must be true?

All I was saying is that it's nice to have a good backup.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any links to share?

I'd like to see the posts (more than 2?).

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santos

Some have been sarcastic but people have suggested Hoffpauir is better than Lee here and at other places.

For the record I feel better because of Hoffpauir if Lee were to miss a couple of weeks than if I would otherwise but not an extended time.

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 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other words

In other words you don't value defense, batting average and OBP at all. You only value homeruns and don't know about how it takes 2 years to fully recover from a broken wrist.

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 27, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot

I know Fontenot showed some promise at times last year but I would have kept Cintron over him.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Mar 27, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HANK WHITE

Misses a homer by "3 or 4 feet" according to Len on a double to left-center. Runner at 2nd, no one out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice To See Blanco Swinging That Bat!

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's had a nice spring

especially after his injury-plagued last year.

by alec on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's win

this Mo-Fo

"We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees." -Jason Kidd

by tony412 on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes...

#13 #9 Reed Johnson. Let's see what he's got.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Technique...

...on the strike-through.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am a huge fan of the lazy strikethrough.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnson executes

a great "dead" bunt, the ball just dies in front of the plate on the third base line.

Runner to 3rd, 1 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loving...

is what he's got...a said remember that!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I The Only One...

... who sees the "X" here?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, Is That...

... the Dos X beer working?

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here too

I think most of Santos' good stuff is blocked here at work

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 27, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's just a pic of the band

Nothing too fun.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's lyrics from a Sublime song

n/t

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chopper to the left-side of the infield

freezes "Andy White" (Andres Blanco) at third, who dives back and is BARELY safe. Runners at the corners with nobody out in a 9-9 ballgame in the 8th.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how many outs?

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by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 now... after the Pie backwards K

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 at the time, my bad

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now Batting

#20 PH Felix Pie

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Felix Pie...

is called out on strikes as Murton runs. Thunder Matt got a nice jump, now a runner at 2nd and 3rd with 2 out.

(lol @ the ongoing Lee debate higher up in the thread)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Casey McGehee

Pops up just past the infield. The Cubs get a runner at 3rd with 1 out and do not score. On to the 9th....

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A Nice Way To Leave Arizona...

... would be with a walk-off win vs. the BrewCrew...

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah yes. I'm thinking...

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 27, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just about my favorite picture.

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For awhile

For awhile it was my avatar on every internet group I belong to. Sports or non sports. Interesting comment from an Australian in a group about the "pure joy" of the picture.

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 27, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hows come i don't see the pic?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've had to

click on "show picture" a couple of time stoday when there is a red x.

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even..

have a red "x"...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

You should never be denied such beauty. Think "A-Ram, Milwaukee, Walk-off" and that will give you an idea

"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett

by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 27, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

see!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa, how meta. thread within a thread.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how did you

post "see" below without your name and stuff? All it shows is Brit's picture.

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I see

the rest of your post. Wow how strange.

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We may be breaking this new blog...

with this enormous thread.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you could be right

this is the 1st 700 thread I've seen on the new format.

Poor Matty Murton....

by Keystone80435 on Mar 27, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Don't Show What...

...Izzy was doing.

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

by initram on Mar 27, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why didn't Pie

bunt???

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone else

been enjoying the week of baseball movies on WGN? Man I love baseball movies. COuld watch all of them a hundred times and never get tired of them. Field of Dreams tonight. I might as well get my kleenx out now.....

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Speaking of baseball movies -- I'm so mad. I received that baseball Grand Slam DVD set for X-Mess, and at Meijer last night I saw that special editions of every movie in the set have just been released. Hmph. I'm such a nerd for special edition DVDs, too.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And now they

are talking about Ferris Bueller. Say my sig line like how Cameron would say it to Ferris. Soto can rescue me any day......

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOO much good stuff?

There isn't such a thing. Silly sponsors.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here Comes Mighty Les Walrond

#60 LHP to pitch the 9th.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is he REALLY

going to make the rotation???

2008: The year we put it all together.

by drewishdrewid on Mar 27, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as the 5th starter...

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not only that

Not only that but he's going to play 1st base when he doesn't start, save people from burning buildings on days off, sing in the Chicago Lyric Opera, create world peace, cure cancer and AIDS and make a fine grilled cheese sandwich.

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 27, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walrond

strikes out the first Brewski. 1 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walrond throws

a very hittable pitch to Green, who stops at 2nd with a loooong double. runner at 2nd with 1 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I just hear

Len and Bob saying Prior's already hurt or something? I was typing and not paying attention. Thanks.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they did, I didn't hear it. Sorry.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they did...

they misspoke...they should have said..."still" not "already"

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Actually they said he threw to live batters for the first time today (as opposed to dead batters?)

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 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those dead batters are SO disciplined at the plate, they just won't swing at anything. They literally clog up the bases...and outfield....and everywhere....

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEE HEE

HEE HEE

It's like when they say men on base. As opposed to what? Goldfish?

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 27, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dead batters just made me think of

Zombie baseball.

Have there been any baseball zombie movies? 'Cause if not, there oughta be.

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

I just saw the article come up on the wire about it. But thanks for the clarification!

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pie makes a nice sliding catch on a ball in shallow center

2 outs with that runner at 2nd.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow,

that was close. I thought we were gonna be forced to get a Coco AND Roberts. I thought they were gonna die, lol.

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Mar 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walrond serves up another hittable pitch

But luckily Pie is there to catch a liner that almost took his glove off. To the bottom of the 9th!

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson

I think Reed Johnson is going to turn out to be a sweet pickup.

And we got a better player possibly than Crisp or Byrd and gave up NOTHING!

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 27, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed Johnson..

isn't exactly...a "proven major leaguer" though. Wouldn't you be happier with a veteran like Kenny Lofton?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 27, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

I want that Cubs fez!

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

by bluebythebook on Mar 27, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This looks like a little league game

With a #5 on the mound.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4 days

How many layers does everyone plan to wear Monday?

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 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um....

one out, Hoffpauir, somehow. Sorry.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK. I guess that settles it.

To the minors with you, Hoffy.

by alec on Mar 27, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grounder to 3rd

5-3, 2 out.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lookin outside right now,

and are the Cubs and Brewers even gonna bother showing up on Monday?

"I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying" - Michael Jordan, the one and only...

by LPLancer23 on Mar 27, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Fonty

Some guy is yelling Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! In range of a WGN mic. A liiiiiitle premature.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(that's what she said)

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh

this makes me want The Office back on so bad!

Geovany Soto you're my Hero

by love the ivy on Mar 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too. Hence my avatar. And sig.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My husband

started laughing when we heard that.

by sue369 on Mar 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

glad he can laugh about that sorta thing! /none of my business

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a "premature" joke. yeah, I know, sorry.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On a 0-2 count to Fontenot....

he takes one off of his elbow and gingerly stumbles to first.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Monday

Any thought to a pregame get together?

I probably wont be able to make it as I have to go to a meeting luckily right by the park that will end at 1245.

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 27, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fontenot

is cut down trying to advance to 2nd. Ugly slide. Whoops. To the 10th, it's 9-9.

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by northsider on Mar 27, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs