Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Braves, Wednesday 6/11, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT
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Ryan Dempster for the All-Star team!
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Finish it up, Cubs!
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On to the 8th inning.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So what now?
Murton optioned up I assume?
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not both?
Lou was going to send a pitcher down for The Hoff to play interleague anyway.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can definately call up two players...
...and ship out a pitcher, probably Hart.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox comes off the DL soon right?
so maybe he goes down and Hart stays.
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't use up a 25 man roster spot while on the DL.
And I don’t think Fox is coming off the DL any time soon.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right..
but I thought someone said yesterday he was coming off the DL soon. I have no idea…
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Murton over him?
I realize that Matt is a good hitter, but Micah hasn’t exactly disappointed at the plate.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefty
what about patterson?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really Patterson and Fontenot are superfluous.
No team needs three backup middle infielders, especially if two of them can only play second and have the same general hitting profile. Patterson is preferable to Fontenot because he’s a better runner and can play the outfield, but we really don’t need the both of them.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
i forgot eric played infield. thought he was the other one in CF. i’m stoopid. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Hoffpauir is a first baseman, not a left fielder.
And seeing him play the outfield is deeply discomfiting.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand.
Still, it’s not like Murton burned it up defensively. Well, I guess we’ll get to see both of them.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murton's left field defense was seriously underrated, in my opinion.
Not saying he was a Gold Glover anything, but he was solidly above average in his time with the Cubs.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think his left field defense got underrated
because of his right field limitations. He is decent in left field.
by LT on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When it comes to catching the ball...
...he is better than Soriano.
Very few left fielders know what the hell they are doing out there anyway. 90% of them are there for their bat, not their glove.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jun 11, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murton
actually plays outfield, for one thing.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curious to see
what Len & Bob have to say about the loss of Sori for that period of time.
by Scrapptastic on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're saying several weeks at least right now.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano fracture?
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp goes out for the 8th!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought he was at 90
pitches. or did someone tell me wrong?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick inning tho
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd see Hoff and Murton get called up
with Soriano to the DL and Hart down
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by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rose Colored Glasses
He will hopefully be back at the end of July. That means it will be like making a trade to pick up Soriano right before the deadline.
I know this ignores the fact that we will be without him for 6 weeks, I’m trying to put a good spin on it.
by dbaltman on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind how long it took DLee to get his power stroke back after his broken hand.
and since I said “power stroke,” I’ll go ahead and TWSS myself.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
basically 1 1/2 years
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but that was his wrist
maybe the knuckles will fair better? i dunno, never had a hand injury.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I broke my hand on a similar pitch in HS
I wan’t right for a few years.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. And it isn't like Soriano is likely to change his swing
Once again I say:
Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn Damn
by dbaltman on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee's was his
wrist. That’s a little different from bone in a hand.
by sue369 on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very true
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took Me 5 Months
after breaking the same bone (same hand too). That said, MLBers have better access to treatment and equipment to speed up the healing process. I just hope the Cubs and Sori doesn’t rush – let’s be conservative and target a Sept 1 return to the lineup.
by CaliCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's about 12 weeks
probably extreme
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we survived without Soriano for a long length of time last season. We can do it again.
And whoa @ the fan cam.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good whoa, or bad whoa?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good whoa. An attractive young woman.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what?
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was unnecessary. She was cute, no need for labels.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was it 45+ days?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont remember Sori being out for 6 weeks last year....was he?
Felix Pie must play everyday!
by JB 23 on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out in the 8th.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well didnt know if it was bad or good
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on your point of view
I thought it was good. she seemed to have … a perky personality…
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite.
I bet she’d be a joy to stare at talk to?
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
either or
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys, my wife busted me for rewinding to check out the Wonder Woman girl.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
post screenshots! hahaha
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flyout to Edmonds in CF.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a buzzkill.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the 8th is over. Demp is dealin'.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess now we'll have to hear about how Magglio Ordonez is THE answer in LF. Or Dunn. Or.......Bonds?
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or you know... that left fielder we already have.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, all of our players suck. Obviously. That's why we need ... RICH HARDEN
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, where is MDBIU?
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're winning.
of course, he’s nowhere to be found. And he doesn’t even have to root for Soriano now, but he’s STILL nowhere to be found!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!!
Nice
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be sure to bring Bonds up at some point.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take him.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're kidding...right? right?
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
He is still one of the greatest hitters ever, and he’d come cheap – according to his agent he’s willing to play for league minimum.
I can think of several other ideas to try first, but if the Cubs can’t patch together an acceptable solution, I say at least look into Bonds.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got to disagree with you on this one
his cancerous attitude is not welcome and I don’t believe his production would outweigh it. for all the talk about Theriot’s fielding—Rick Reuschel has about as much range as Bonds right now.
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think his defensive liabilities in left are a little overstated...
...especially if you get creative with it, maybe platoon him with Murton to give him time off.
As far as the character issues, that’s something I really can’t prove or disprove either way.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is something I have yet to see proof of...
I have not heard of any players saying he was a problem in the clubhouse…just the media
by smmcctrk on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Bonds hates the media
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Kent doen't think much of Bonds.
by JoeCub01 on Jun 12, 2008 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...because Jeff Kent is the first person we should ask about "character".
Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic. ---Crash Davis
by carmen_fanzone on Jun 12, 2008 6:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I read today teams aren't even listening at league minimum right now.
If you want him, he’s pretty much yours at this point. No competition.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've wondered how "humbled" Bonds would be if he was to join a team right now in the season...
...considering what he accomplished last year, and how every team has effectively blackballed him so far this season. The minimum wage thing doesn’t sound like Bonds’ forte at all, but if any manager can manage a headcase like Bonds, it may in fact be Lou…
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please God no.
He’s a cancer in terms of attitude.
by slcathena on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah
Edmonds and Bonds on the same team, now THAT would be interesting!!
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by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just threw up a little in my mouth.
urgh.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well give Jeff Kent a look
while we’re at it.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magglio would be good, I think the city has missed fun hair since Bozo left us
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by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with Mags except age
and what it would take to get him
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's assuming Detroit picks up his contract. He would NOT be cheap, not by a long shot.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Holliday?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So long as we're mentioning wacky trade proposals...
...the Dodgers may be open to dealing Kemp. I don’t think we match up with their needs, though.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't Rush Sori Back
+1 what Hector said.
Might as well put in a call to our ol’ pal Andy McF during the next O’s losing skid and see what’s cooking with Brian Roberts.
by CaliCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers Done By 7/31
My opinion of course, but I think the Brewers will be too far back by the trade deadline to make that deal.
by CaliCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta bring
Demp back for the 9th. Please?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame Soriano's injury on sky-rocketing gas prices
Wuertz is next.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Freakin' George Bush
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by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame it on Jason Marquis
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And on Al
All the Jews are to be blamed
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sorry
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah not cool
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anti-semetic humor
Not necessary
Favorite Game - 'The Sandberg game" June 23, 1984
by Cub Fan Mike on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't thinking of it like that, but sorry.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think you were being
anti-semetic just being silly
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON ITS REX GROSSMAN!
He was at the game tonight. Coinkidink I think not.
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 Jun 11, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dempster is batting!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very frustrating
these type of injuries seem to linger for awhile. Murton can start in LF, with Hoffpauir up as well.
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by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa on with a single.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Demp batting!!
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Dempster has ever been this good for
such a prolonged stretch. 2000 maybe with the Marlins.
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
by davidalanu on Jun 11, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster, called strike three. Started walking back to the dugout before the catcher even stood up, lol.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohh that was nasty.
Take a seat Demp, get ready for the 9th.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone up for a beat-down of Bennett later tonight?
Moron.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not like he did it on purpose....
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll pretend I care later.
Kisses.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he?
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
friggin
third rate pitcher putting a top player out for any length of time really makes me angry
by jbgindy on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not on purpose
but still irritating as hell.
by jbgindy on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What pisses me off
Yesterday, Lilly got a warning call for throwing a ball at the batter and it didn’t even hit him
After a home run tonight, Soriano gets drilled and nothing called by the ump..
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by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
bullshit. whats the point of warnings if they aren’t given for the same circumstances with the same crew!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot strikes out swinging, sneakily. 2 out.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
sneakily.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overmatched
is the kindest adjective I can come up with for Mikey F.
by CaliCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty
Not exactly the most intimidating hitter ever.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think my 7 year old niece is as tall as he is.
altho… her hair is shorter.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a big girl. Does she have sneaky power?
Better question, is she a lefty with pop?
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by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
she plays soccer and wears a godawful amount of pink. i don’t know where she came from definitely not from THIS side of the family. :-P
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teixeira fields grounder from Theriot. Inning over. To the 9th....
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Magglio: $15MM this year, $18MM next year, possible vesting options for '10 and '11. Eep.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I got yelled at for suggesting that in Spring Training.
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by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was beiing facicious
by bubbamike the one and only on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even more no thanks.
He’s a bad defensive corner outfielder hitting .257/.364/.410. Might as well put Theriot out in left at that point.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No thanks.
We need – at most – a one-year stopgap. What the heck would we do with Magglio next year?
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not bring Pie back up?
Move Johnson to left, put him in CF. Just speculating—Edmonds would be hard to put in play if that move was made.
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by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to platoon Johnson.
You could do Edmonds/Johnson in left, Pie in center… you could do Murton/Hoffpauir in left. You could do DeRosa in left and platoon Cedeno/Fontenot at second. There’s all sorts of things you could do with personel on hand.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm sayin.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...Sosa is a FA
:-D
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by Chanman25 on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Ballhawk out there.
I suspect he can field….
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here we go!
no one up int eh Cubs pen!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Demps!!
Restraining the urge to get giggly....
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
E, Ramirez.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Dome
Can make up for the lost power. Seems like he has been bringing his big stick lately.
by Dome is my home-ay on Jun 11, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ump is ready to go home
Demp getting some borderline calls….finally.
by Scrapptastic on Jun 11, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S TWO!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOT!
Well done! I’d love Demp to get a CG out of this.
by slcathena on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your wish is his command!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possible trade targets, opposed to our in-house options...
LF: Pat Burrell, Jason Bay, Matt Holliday, Adam Dunn, Raul Ibanez, Frank Catalanotto, Chris Duncan (not any more), Jay Payton, Dave Roberts, Juan Rivera, Barry Bonds, Kenny Lofton, Reggie Sanders
CF: Coco Crisp, Ryan Freel, Willy Taveras, David DeJesus
RF: Xavier Nady, Brian Giles, Randy Winn, Eric Hinske, J.D. Drew, Ken Griffey Jr., Mark Teahen, ...Sammy Sosa
This list is from “our favorite website”
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not Sosa, Bonds, AND Griff? That's what, 1900 homers in the OF?
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bonds, Lofton, Sanders, Sosa are NOT trade targets, but FAs.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which makes them all the more attractive options
because we need to save our trade bait for a starting pitcher, whether its CC, Hard-on or another #2 pitcher
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sosa's not interested in playing, last time anyone spoke with him.
He’s planning on playing in the World Baseball Classic and then retiring. Half those guys aren’t any better than what Murton would provide, and some of them are a heck of a lot worse.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet that's because no one wants him. My suspicion is he'd listen if someone comes calling, but that won't be the Cubs.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who ever said Bay was on the block?
I think he’s too good of a player just to trade for 2 months of play.
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by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pirates are rebuilding.
They held on to Bay in the offseason because he had a bad year in ‘07 and they wanted him to build up his trade value. The Pirates’ entire roster should be available… at the right price.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're rebuilding? When have they ever been in contention? '92?
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They hired a new GM who's comitted to blowing the team up...
...and restocking the farm system. Expect a full-on fire sale from them.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP! 2 out.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4-6-3
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey-o
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yikes
thats VERY lowcut.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Negative Nancy
I’m an optimist… especially in these situations!
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by Reddevil on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd need a more hands-on inspection process
to make that determination, please.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not quite
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that a request? :P
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just checking...
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mom when she saw that picture
“Hey don’t play pornos on my computer!!”
Me: I’m not! She was on tv
Her: oh…
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your mom rocks.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Odin's Raven!
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone got an HD still? :D
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a balcony you could do Shakespeare from.
Ba-boom-tiss.
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PINCH-HITTER
8 Ruben Gotay
Last Cubs CG: June 16th, 2007
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster!
Complete me!
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by Reddevil on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
0-2!!
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2 rather.
2-2 now!
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
CUBS WIN!!!! CUBS WIN!!!! CUBS WIN!!!!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hee-hee!!!!!
42 WINS, BABY!
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and here's to seeing him
many more times to come!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least his are real
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eww
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, for pete's sake, guys!
TWSS!
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRST COMPLETE GAME FOR DEMP SINCE 2002! Ends it with a K, 11 total! No walks!
CLICK IT AND SING IT
W: Dempster
L: Bennett, Soriano : (
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Word on sori
that win was bittersweet. :(
by slcathena on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the no BB is the key!
awesome
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
amazingly enough
his last complete game was AT WRIGLEY. Of course, he was a Red at the time, but still..
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!
whats the line on demps?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats for another great win
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks! How's Chunichi doing?
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not good
Interleague play went 6-9, 7.5GB behind Tigers, 2nd place, w/o Dome…
Yup, our pitching is not so good…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you like Marquis? :P
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're awful.
sorry to hear about that dragons. you’re welcome to enjoy the cubbie ride with us. :-)
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to find an English version of the Dragons website
Is there one?
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of that....
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jun 11, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you should start one.
I’d bet there would be some interest from Cubs fans and others here in the US and around the globe
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atta Boy Dempster
42-24! Another win!
Go Cubs Go….Hey Chicago what do you say?
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by MrNFL on Jun 11, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AP reporting Soriano out 5-6 weeks
According to the Braves announcers
by AlabamaCubFan on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same on ESPN
Saying in splint for three weeks and probably out for six.
Way back... outta here!!!
by Chubby Hugs on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Win!!!
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Those "W" signs
look freaking awesome in the crowd.
by sue369 on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sportscenter
reporting 6 weeks
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many complete games in the bigs is that this year? Not many...
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by dtpollitt on Jun 11, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually
The AL is on pace to have more than 100 CGs for the first time since 2003, compared with just around 60 last year. (Still, 100 isn’t much compared with the 650 CGs posted by AL pitchers in 1974, when there were several fewer teams).
The NL is on pace for under 50, about the same as last year.
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by danimal15 on Jun 11, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's probably been noted here before
but I love how when the Cubs win at home on ‘GN they always wait until the “you can see it all on WGN” part of the song is over to do the interview
by Clubhouse Cancer on Jun 11, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course, when they get to the part of the song, I always add the words “Or Comcast”.
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by MrNFL on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or with whiny Morgan or dimwit McCarver on national chanels or the fuzzy station.
although that doesn’t rhyme well, so I just imply those parts while I’m singing.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on Jun 11, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were the days
When you could just turn on Channel 9 every day for the game and not have to ask, what channel are they on today?
Of course, a lot of games weren’t televised back then, either. Which wasn’t terrible. A chance to enjoy Vince and Lou on the radio.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In honor of Sori looking happy
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
let his Wolverine-esque healing power bring him back soon
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
46 RYAN DEMPSTER RHP (W, 8-2)
9.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 11 SO, 1 HR. 2.81 ERA, 9th career CG
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
119 pitches, 77 for strikes
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screen shot?
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by Bump Bailey on Jun 11, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erin Andrews
Why can’t she interview the Wonder Woman girl instead of Lou?
by CaliCub on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I better see Red tomorrow
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They just showed Your Seatback Is Also a Flotation Device Girl during the closing montage.
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by northsider on Jun 11, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no surprise who the player of game is Ryan Dempster
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playoffs
He’ll be back and ready!
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by Cub Fan Mike on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tribune is reporting that - shock! - Hoffpauir will be called up.
Ugh.
by cwyers on Jun 11, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That better not be IT.
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by Fukumania on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was getting
called up for the interleague games anyway
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jun 11, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou said this
before the game. He said he was coming up either way for interleagues, and that he was considering moving Dome to 2 spot, and Theriot to 9th. But w/ Soriano out now, I don’t know if that changes things.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jun 11, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
losing Albert Pujols is going to hurt the Cardinals a heck of alot more then us losing Soriano (even though it still hurts)
Wendyzman
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