Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Giants, Saturday 7/12, 12:05 CT
by Al on Jul 12, 2008 9:00 AM CDT
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San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs, Jul 12, 2008 12:05 PM CDT
While we await the Cub debut of Rich Harden (and the end to this morning's thunderstorms!), here are a few photos from yesterday's win:
Mike Fontenot and Mark DeRosa collide going after John Bowker's popup in the 7th (note ball in Fontenot's glove)
LF bleacher fans celebrating A-Ram's HR
High-fives at the plate after A-Ram's HR
The thirty-sixth post-win outfielder bump at Wrigley Field this year
Click on photos to open a larger version in a new browser window. All photos by David Sameshima
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Note, our sports data provider has no available info for Rich Harden. Click here for Harden's baseball-reference.com page.
John Shea of ESPN.com writes about Rich Harden and tells a little bit about how Harden has learned to better prepare for starts this year to keep him healthy.
Rich Harden has already faced the Giants this year -- during interleague play on June 14. He threw 6.1 scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowing one hit -- a first-inning single to Randy Winn -- and two walks. A repeat of that performance, please, Rich.
The Cubs hit Kevin Correia pretty hard on in San Francisco on July 2. Jim Edmonds homered off Correia; with his rest yesterday, Edmonds will probably start today.
Weather permitting, of course.
Yes, I know. For those of you outside Chicago, you're pretty well screwed unless you live in the Bay Area (where it's on CSN) or have MLB.TV. My position on blackouts is well known. Here is today's MLB.com Mediacenter link where you can see the game if you have MLB.TV, or listen if you have MLB Audio.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread will post at 12 noon CDT, regardless of rain. The overflow comment threads will post at 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm CDT. If there's a rain delay and the other threads fill up as a result -- someone please post another thread in the FanPost section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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LIGHT EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 12, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also.....
Harden
RING EM UP
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 12, 2008 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to you back!
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 12, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third!
Was gonna go, now I’m not. Instead, I’m getting the coolant sensor replaced on my car.
Not exactly the tradeoff I wanted.
"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 Jul 12, 2008 9:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Im going, fortunate to live close enough to not leave until the tarp comes off.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
by Hammer on Jul 12, 2008 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you have to keep rubbing it in!
J/K I used to live in Wrigleyville and weekend games are the best days in the world
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 12, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
prediction...
harden 6.2 ip, 1 er, 9k
lots of cubs runs scored…edmonds to have a good day, ramirez also
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 9:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope you're right on all accounts there..
most importantly we win!! GO Cubbies!!
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, not a very far-off prediction there.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 12, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comcast
I live in Florida and I have Direct Tv and have the Comcast channel. Will I be able to get the game still?
by FLCubsGirl on Jul 12, 2008 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Outside Chicago and the Bay area
We are pretty much screwed (as Al put it). Its on comcast sports net but only in the regional markets. Its also on MLB.tv at mlb.com which costs ~$15.00 a month. Seems every Sat. I am never able to watch a game. The last month or so they have played on fox but in Portland, OR they show the other game (think it was Mets vs. Yanks) the other weekend. Oh well, I payed $160 for MLB IE and I refuse to pay another ~15.00 a month to just watch the game on Sat’s. I am a big fan but you have to draw the line and refuse to play ball with fox and MLB at some point.
Sorry for the rant :)
Go CUBS!
by jajonez77 on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick question...
ive always heard that going from the al to the nl is a transition that will leave a pitchers era about a whole point lower from not having to face a dh. that seems pretty drastic to me, is this true or what is more realistic?
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think a whole point is a little extreme, but I think there are a lot of examples of pitchers having greater success once they move to the NL.
Missouri Tigers 2008 Cotton Bowl Champs
by nji232 on Jul 12, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly..
The whole point thing might be a bit much, but pitchers coming from the AL to the NL typically have great success early on. Lilly was a good example last year, but this year is coming back down to earth. Doesn’t always work that way (Santana doesn’t seem quite as dominate this year) but as a whole the trend seems to be a drop in ERA.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly would um, agree
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea..
last year was his example year. He fell back to earth hard this year..
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He started the year poorly, but he’s really done pretty well of late (excepting the windy game the other day). Before that most recent start, wasn’t he on a streak of about 9-2 with a sub-4 ERA?
by HereComesASpecialBoy on Jul 12, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly will get blown out occasionally
On games like thursday’s. He still gives the team a chance to win in a higher percentage of games, despite the fact that his ERA is higher than, say, Marquis’s
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 12, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with both you guys..
even when lilly is getting hit he still keeps the team in the game. He has been a good pick up for us over the last year and a half.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hindsight being 20/20...
I would have liked to see Lou leave Ted in there for a little while Thursday, to see if he settled down. He’ll have a bad inning once in a while but snap out of it. Obviously, though, Lou went to the pen and the horrifying trend of Dustyball actually working continued.
by SplintChesthair on Jul 12, 2008 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please hold off weather!!!
I just bought a 1 month subscription to MLB.TV for this game(and other Cubs games I don’t get on WGN). I can’t wait to see Harden pitch.
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
by McRipper on Jul 12, 2008 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe I can't watch this game today.
Furious!
by TyCubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If it does get rained out today...
....would they play a doubleheader tomorrow or reschedule “if necessary”?
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 12, 2008 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think it was going to happen
Since I could of sworn it wasn’t in the schedule in Stars and Stripes a few days ago…
...but it appears the Harden Debut will be live worldwide on A.F.N.
WOOHOO!! I Don’t have to rely on MLB.tv like the rest of you suckas!!!!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 10:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW, on a slightly unrelated note
I just got back from seeing “Hancock”
—Good movie! Now just 90 minutes until the game starts at 6!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like you've had a great day ... and with a Cubs win it'll be a capper!
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only problem...
The movie cost 8 bloody quid (roughly $16)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
American Forces Network
It lets me, as a troop stationed overseas, get about 9 channels of American programming, including live sports events like the one at Wrigley this afternoon.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AFN is everywhere in Okinawa
AM/FM radio, Cable/Satellite/Ground TV, inside/outside of bases….
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 12, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's necessary
With so many troops living on the local economy, outside the fences of the base, and all the local programming of course being in Japanese. That way the troops have at least one radio station to listen to, and pick up the one or two TV channels on cable or over-the-air.
However, as far as TV, the tv stations are slowly going away in favor of having all programming beamed to satellite decoders in each troops home… that way Americans still get the programming but the locals don’t get the tv shows for free that local tv channels pay dearly for and want their commercials watched.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not complaining ;-)
as I mostly enjoy educational messages on AFN – that sometimes too funny to me ;-)
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 12, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we find them funny too :D
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 12, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Talk About a Die-Hard (Cubs) Fan" artcle in Japanese
This article, titled “Talk About a Die-Hard Fan” is well translated in Japanese, and our people know you folks better now…
Good night…. but tomorrow is the final of Okinawan local high school baseball tournament to decide our rep for Koshien Summer National (equivalent of Final Four in US), so I am very excited….
This future-promised, #1-draft-pick-promised two-seam pitcher, who won last national tournament, will pitch tomorrow here in Chatan…
Good night…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 12, 2008 11:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
Is that field made of quicksand?
by bikemonkey on Jul 12, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We normally don't have infield grass
It called “black dirt”
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 12, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh cool.
That hole in front of the mound just seemed really deep. His follow-thru leg is almost on the ground because his plant foot is so far in the hole.
by bikemonkey on Jul 12, 2008 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
That’s what American pitchers in NPB have to deal with…
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
by dragonsfanatic on Jul 12, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sign him, Cubs!!!!! : )
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About an hour to game time..
I’m really excited about todays game, can’t wait to watch Harden pitch in Cubbie Blue!! Lets get a big win today!!
Anyone else here board seems rather dead so far today
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tell me about it.
i got a rich hard-on. just playin
by china423 on Jul 12, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the pics as always!!
Not to sound like a broken record, but for those of us who listen to it on the radio.,... they are great to see.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 12, 2008 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lineup:
Theriot
Fukudome
Lee
Ram
Soto
Edmonds
DeRo
Fonty
Harden
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Still no rest for Soto
Oh well. He’ll get Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 12, 2008 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto no need rest
The last time Soto took a day off, the U.S. Economy plummeted. It was called Black Tuesday
"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 Jul 12, 2008 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he gets tomorrow off..
Since he’s starting the all star game i bet lou gives him tomorrow off so he’ll have 2 days in a row off leading to that game..
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder about that
since I have a feeling he’s more concerned about winning on Sunday than on Tuesday, and he seems to think they can’t win with Blanco in the lineup.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 12, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blaco gets the start tomorrow
says Lou
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also would the Cubs want their back up catcher in the game that is Hardens first start
or go with the AS catcher even if he prolly needs a day off
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 12, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lous just said
It’s Blanco-time tomorrow
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 12, 2008 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably wouldn't hurt..
to give a few guys days off tomorrow. Try and rest some of the starts for the second half.
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamsters don't need rest.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know what channel the game is on?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CSN in Chicago only
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanka to you both.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope I get
to see the game. I always have before when the games have been on CSN and started at 12:05. If not I will be devestated.
I’m sure Harden will shine in his Cubbie Blue.
by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't even understand the blackout rule
whats the point of blacking out a game. just doesn’t make any sense. is it to make more money with mlb.tv or what?
by lexmarklover on Jul 12, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The theory is
If you can’t watch your game, you will watch the game that is being shown… aka the Fox game of the week. Of course, this theory is radically broken.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know if this was asked earlier
but is that Al in the top left corner of that bleacher photo?
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 12, 2008 11:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing
Finger pointing to the sky in a white tee with blue ringer
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 12, 2008 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
weather right now?
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 12, 2008 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about the 60613 Zip Code
But in the SW ‘Burbs it’s a little overcast, but the sun looks like it’s trying to force it’s way out. Low 70”s.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Jul 12, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't find the link to inside the park..
but this is what it looks like outside…...wow…super crowded!
http://www.cubworld.com/category/a_cubworld_cam
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sunny skies right now :)
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 12, 2008 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, doesn't look too bad.
I’m in NW Indiana, maybe 20-30 miles from Wrigley and it’s clearing up here…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's go RICH!!!
who else is jacked for this game?
by cubswynn on Jul 12, 2008 11:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
harden that is
remember that hill guy?
by cubswynn on Jul 12, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been excited about this game..
since tuesday when the trade went through. Go Cubbies!!
"Go Cubs Go"
by mkcubs21 on Jul 12, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are people with EI getting the game?
Thinking of walking to the bar down the street to watch if so. Otherwise, MLB radio it is!
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 12, 2008 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*NO* EI
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Supposedly
games are only blacked out that start after the fox start time. Not holding my breath here though
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 12, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think someone said EI was blacked out...
MLB did have a 5 day free trial thing going on tho…
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't vote
in the last player ASG thing…don’t see a free trial thing on their regular splash page
I have gameday audio already, not complaining about Pat + Ron. Was hoping to see the first Harden start though
Zambrano viciously attacked a pair of watercoolers for the crime of being within his line of vision. It was a classic battle of man versus inanimate object.
by berselius on Jul 12, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted and got the free trial...
but I’m blacked out for today’s game…bastards!!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlb.tv is up though...
for out of market people anyways
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha..
I could have sworn I saw Al just now on the cam outside the park. I would think he’d be inside by now though..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Careful
He’s gonna think you’re stalking him.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 12, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the paparazzi
never sleeps, lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he might
have gotten there late, bc of the weather
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubtful you would of seen him
He hardly ever goes past the marquee, as he has said himself before… he gets the season ticket holder bleacher entrance
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that...
And he would most likely be in the bleachers by now.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the neglect folks....
I can die in peace. Matty Murton has been trade. Time to take advantage of that $75 authentic jersey fire sale at clarkstreetsports and cubworld. woohoo
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World."
by Keystone80435 on Jul 12, 2008 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell
have you been? We’ve missed you. Yep Matty finally found a new home and did well last night.
by sue369 on Jul 12, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much
are season tickets? i would love to move to chi and become a bleacher bum after i graduate
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"How much are season tickets"
That’s a good one…
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 12, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, multiple $50x162
But you don’t need to worry, as the waiting list is so long that if you add yourself now, your great-grandchildren might have the opportunity to purchase tickets.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
err, I meant x81
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm...ouch...
personal loan…house up for equity, lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with that..
go to cubsdotcom and get on the waiting list. you might get tickets when you’re about 90 years old…I signed up a few years ago, and I have virtually no chance at tickets.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got the 5 day MLB.tv trial too
and I am really hoping it isn’t blacked out. Anyone have any info?
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 12, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it depends on the...
zipcode u entered…
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
It’s based on IP address, not billing zip code. If the IP address corresponds to a blacked-out zip code, you’re screwed.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
maybe a proxy would work?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Possibly yes
But good luck finding a proxy which you can stream 500k-1.2mb/s on
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point...
Guess I’ll watch the radio today..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
im a dunce…thought it went off the zip code…i thought about saying i lived in seattle or something…lol
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends where you live
If you are “out of market” you should be OK.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 12, 2008 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm blacked out..
but I live in the Chicago area..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 12, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
me either!!!
but my parent’s connection is not fast at all. :( I’m trying to tweak it, and listening to the audio in the meantime.
These are the saddest of possible words: "Tinker to Evers to Chance"
by slcathena on Jul 12, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to photoshop that to a Cubs uniform!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!!!!
Swing batta batta….....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
new thread up
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." --Alvin Dark
by preachermancubsfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LINK US!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 12, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs begin the day again with the best record in MLB
They have a 1/2 game on Tampa Bay and full game on LAA, up 4 1/2 on the Cards and 5 on the Brew Crew!
Soriano's injury the Cubs were 43-24 (they are now 56-37) 13-13....
Cardinals were 40-29 and now are 52-42 (12-13) sustaining Pujols injury but have lost a game to the Cubs in the standings.
Brewers were 35-32 and now are 51-42 (14-10) gaining 2 games in the standings.Winning one more game from the Giants in this homestand the Cubs will have negated the opportunity of Cardinals or Brewers to truly gain ground. Following the ASB, Cubs play a weakened Astros team with Oswalt out with a hip flexor and then the struggling Diamondbacks before coming home to face the FISH. Then a big series with the BrewCrew in Milwaukee to finish July.
Sweep the Giants and they are 8-4 in July and should then go on to have a 16-10 or better July! GO CUBS….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Jul 12, 2008 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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