CNNSI.com Mentions BCB
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2008 8:24 AM CDT
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Okay so it's only one sentence of the whole article, but it's still pretty cool. The article does a good job recreating the atmosphere around Miller last night. From my count it looks like we reached a grand total of 3,295 post. Impressive. Congrats to Al for creating such a great site and everyone who posted last night.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/albert_chen/07/29/brewers.cubs/index.html?eref=T1
(As a first time fan poster I hope this link works)
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Allright!!! BCB has finally hit the bigtime!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 29, 2008 8:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, he knew we broke our record?
BCB has been mentioned by Albert Chen before—cool to know he’s keeping such close track of us.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 29, 2008 8:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read...
the article and I was kind of surprised. BCB is big time now!
You ARE freaking out MAN!
by crw89 on Jul 29, 2008 8:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's cool
I wonder what his username is, because you know if he is keeping track of us that closely, that he probably can’t help himself and has to post here.
by adam316 on Jul 29, 2008 8:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
That is so cool. It really says a lot for what you do here Al by making it a great place for all of us to celebrate our love for the Cubs.
Hi Albert!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2008 8:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chen writes very well
and captured the moment with a wonderful eye for detail and color.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 29, 2008 9:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo! We broke the record last night! Good job everyone!
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 9:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang!
I didn’t even look at the game threads until just now – over 1,100 posts in the last one. Very impressive!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 29, 2008 9:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright!
Great news! Way to go Cub fans!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Jul 29, 2008 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on making a great website Al!!!
If they knew that we broke the record they must come on here often.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 29, 2008 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another BCB mention.....
Cubscast.com did an interview with Al. Really enjoyed listening to it.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 29, 2008 10:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I listened to Al's interview on cubscast last night on the way home.
Nice job, Al! You made a lot of good, down-to-earth points about the Cubs, fans, blogs, etc.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 29, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remind me again...
was it last Friday’s show? I’m going to have to go to their site to listen because the computer that downloads Cubcast is in the shop. bloody computer.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 29, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope it was Mondays podcast
I was tempted to put a fanpost… but with as touchy as people have been about fanposts of late…. I decided against it
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 29, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would make a good fan shot, though
That way you’ve got your post-touchiness covered. Thanks for the info. I’m looking forward to hearing his dulcet tones.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 29, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Monday's - episode 427.
Sorry to be a bit slow to respond here.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 29, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did he know this, if he didnt speak to Al?
And Monday night’s game shattered a record for number of fan posts at the popular blog, Bleed Cubbie Blue.
Either way, that is awesome…
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 29, 2008 10:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a second.....
AL-bert Chen….Al is there something you want to tell us, like your secret double life as a beat writer for cnnsi.com
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he came and looked.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure BCB has
a lot of readers who you would be surprised read on a daily basis.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now The Wall Street Journal
The Daily Fix, one of the best sports blogs on the net, mentioned Al by name in today’s entry:
http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2008/07/29/cubs-prevail-in-showdown-with-brewers-sabathia/
Al truly has hit the big time.
by Wreckard on Jul 29, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, this has
reached a new level of WOW.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is awesome
Al’s comment is before Jay Mariotti’s . Too funny !!!!!!!!
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 29, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is really cool.
A really nice shout out from those guys. I had no idea they were readers.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 29, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Al!
Good to see you get some props for your awsome recaps.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well look at that!
and he’s mentioned ahead of Mariotti! Sweet.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 29, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure it's a compliment....
...to be mentioned in the same paragraph as Mariotti (although Al got the first mention).
But I bet Al wishes he made as much money as that hack.
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When my last remains go flying over the left field wall, I'll bid the bleacher bums adieu,
And I will come to my final resting place, out on Waveland Avenue. --Steve Goodman
by NotSure on Jul 29, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't want this thread to get knocked down before everyone gets off work
i think a lot of people who don’t blog during work (like us!) would be very interested in these two stories
by cubswynn on Jul 29, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Blog at work?
I would never think of doing such a thing. Yikes the boss is coming
Bye
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 29, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don't we recommend
it then. That will move it way up.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 29, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
up at the top it says email, print, rec.
click on rec. that will recommend the post and when 4 people do it goes into the rec fan post.
"We've had our ups and downs, but as long as you have a reason, something to fall back on and a plan, that's all there is to it," Soto said.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 29, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget about the little people, Al.
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
by cubbybear on Jul 29, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You know, Mike Fontenot
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
by cubbybear on Jul 29, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
As I wrote on Saturday, my 12-year-old son is almost as tall as the Wonder Hamster.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he's pretty amazing for such a little guy
Which I like, because I’m not exactly Robert Wadlow over here.
"I tell you, Steve Blass, you pitch me inside, they never, never find that ball."
-Roberto Clemente
by cubbybear on Jul 30, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell of a first fanpost.
+1
(Congrats to Al and everyone here too.
DEROSA: How did it feel when you're sitting in Baton Rouge and it came across the ticker that Mark DeRosa had just signed to play second base with the Chicago Cubs.
THERIOT: In all honestly, when I saw it, I really felt like punching you right in the mouth and or breaking your leg.
by EJThunder on Jul 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations Al
The visibility and impact potential of this blog is beyond what I can imagine what are your wildest expectations. That said BCB is at a critical crossroads. Unfortunately it is teetering on the brink of self-destruction because of the dilution of “quality” participation. Either you need to become Marshall Dillon and clean up Dodge, or Dodge is going to crumble like a house of cards.
We’ll be watching from the sidelines anxious to learn if their is going to be a duel, and if there is whether you win the duel.
Rich Harden Fever, Catch It !!!!!!!!!!
by MDBNIU on Jul 29, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What the...?
LOL – I guess your self-imposed hiatus is over, eh?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"there"
well, the over-under wasn’t less than two weeks, so a bunch of people appear to have lose their bets. Blue-Mike has returned.
Let me guess—you were never on the sidelines when you were an All-MAC 2nd Baseman from NIU in 1983.
Except there was no such person.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You actually found a way to insult this entire blog in a tread celebrating the blogs mention on a national site.
Perfect.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's good to be the pitching.
Because, of course, pitching is KING.
’’If somebody had told me we were going to lose Soriano for eight weeks, lose [Carlos] Zambrano and Kerry Wood for a couple of weeks apiece, and then at the same time lose [Reed] Johnson, and then when we played the American League not have a DH [then-injured Daryle Ward], and be in first place by two games, I’d tell you we were pretty fortunate.’’ Lou Piniella (7/23/08)
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is absolutely worthy of a fanpost
rather than a fanshot IMO. Nice find! Congrats Al!
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by love the ivy on Jul 30, 2008 12:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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