Pregame Thread: Cubs vs. Brewers, Wednesday 7/30, 7:05 CT
by Al on Jul 30, 2008 4:30 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 30, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
This part of this post is necessarily short as I am writing it in the morning, in advance of scheduling it to post at 4:30 pm CT, when hopefully I will have already arrived in Milwaukee after navigating the Chicago area highway construction mess. Hope to see quite a few of you at Miller Park tonight.
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Manny Parra's only career start vs. the Cubs was on August 30, 2007, when he had a curious pitching line of all 3's -- 3 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO. The Cubs won the game 5-4; Ryan Dempster saved it despite walking in a run. Since three players in the starting lineup that day (Jason Kendall, Craig Monroe and Jacque Jones) are no longer Cubs, Mark DeRosa is the only remaining Cub who had one of those three hits -- a two-run single.
Now, Dempster is starting and having an All-Star caliber season. He has already beaten the Brewers twice this year -- on April 3 and April 30, both at Wrigley Field, the latter the game that the Cubs wound up winning 19-5. Kendall, for his part, has always hit Dempster well: 13-for-29 (.442) with 5 walks. Ray Durham is 5-for-8 vs. Dempster (one of the reasons the Brewers got him was to hit Cub pitching, which he usually does well). However, Durham may not play tonight after fouling a ball off his shin last night.
Today's game is on CSN Chicago and FSN Wisconsin, but fortunately for those of you who don't have EI, it's also being picked up nationally on ESPN. Also see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
MLB.com Gameday (2007 version)
MLB.com Gameday (2008 version)
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 7 pm CT and the overflow threads at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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FIRST?
"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 30, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
say it with more conviction
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FIRST!
LOU IN BLUE!
"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 30, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better
;)
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jul 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turd is the new 1st!!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hoping to earn first 'in every thread' badge tonight
by JCD on Jul 30, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You've already lost.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last!
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Durham hurt
AGAIN? Get out of town!
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on Jul 30, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he is in the starting lineup though
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you got lineups?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Jul 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same lineup as last night for the Brew
only Hall at 3rd.
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Presented to us by the corporation of the Town of Chicago...
to commemorate Empire Day, when we try to remember the names of all those from the Chicago area who so gallantly gave their lives to keep China British.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
very multicultural
rock formations
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on Jul 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we have here:
Kosuke Washington
Thomas Zambrono
Teddy Hamster
and Fonzi Lincoln
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Ted Lilly? Why does it not look like him at all?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Maybe because its Mike Fontenot and not Ted :)
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably because it's Rich Harden...
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See this right here
Is a reason why I need to keep my mouth shut
LOL
My Appologies
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was hoping for the starting rotation.
But I’ll take it!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
there’s an episode of the simpsons your post just reminded me of.
”....awww the Denver Broncos!”
"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 30, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superb!
“You Only Move Twice”
Homer works for Hank Scorpio, voiced by Mel Brooks.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well done!
"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 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hammock District
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"maybe the 26th street bridge just collapsed on its own."
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Somebody stop him! He's supposed to die!"
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"They're moccasins. You like em? They're yours?
Don’t like em? Me neither! Get the hell out of here!”
My interest in the show is nonexistant now, but this is probably their best episode ever.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no, no, NO.
Best episode ever is “Homer at the Bat”.
Darrrrr-yl… Darrrrr-yl…
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jul 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't know what you think sideburns are..."
That is a good one.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"He's still better than Steinbrenner..."
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beg to differ:
Best episode ever is when Homer gains 61 lbs to go on disability.
“I don’t want to look like a weirdo! I’ll take the muumuu.”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"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 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"All I wanted to do was see Honk if your horny in peace"
“Im sorry sir we dont have the ability to handle your needs.”
“Perhaps a garbage bag full of popcorn could settle this issue.”
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But the Scorpio episode was so, so...
ODD. A brilliant lil half-hour of weirdness and heart.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"For once Dad's butt actually prevented the release of harmful gas!"
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Marge,
you just don’t understand football.”
I always thought they missed a golden opportunity to show Homer with a Super Bowl ring after the Broncos won.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
"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 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Homer dancing around singing
“I am so smart!, I am so smart!. S-M-R-T….I am so smart!”
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was Bart that did that dance?
::sigh:: I miss the Simpsons being funny
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope - Homer
after being accepted to college. Season 5.
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good clip site
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok....can't get a link to post. Doh!
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very Nice!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
has a very big head!
’’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 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, you would too if you could hit that many home runs.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what his mom said
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on Jul 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you rule!
"BEAT MIL-WAU-KEE clap,clap,clap,clap,clap....."
by TheRamZamDLEE on Jul 30, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
help the blind girl out, swl
dome, z, ???, fonzie?
is that right and who’s the 3rd guy?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamster
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HARDEN
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou is the third guy, right?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dlee?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sinatro...Maybe?
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 98% certain the order is:
Hee Seop Choi
Antonio Alfonseca
Matt Clement
Glenallen Hill
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Harden
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Teddy Roosevelt Lilly
Deserved his spot.
CHARGE!!!
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup:
Sori
Riot
Lee
Ram
RJ
DeRo
Dome
Blanco
Dempster
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Onedec
The rumors could be true?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or he could not be playing because he is a backup
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BS...Have you seen the splits on Parra?
Right handers are hitting .278
Left handers are hitting .209
So don’t you find it odd that Lou is running Dome out there with a pitcher with those kinds of splits when especally when we beat the best lefthander in the game with Onedec in the game just two nights ago?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't find it odd...
Unless Lou said somewhere he was going to platoon Dome. Which he didn’t.
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if you're going to platoon someone shouldn't you sit
your left hander against a tough left hander?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He never said he was going to Platoon Dome.
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't it Dome who got a hit off Shouse last night?
If his swing is right he can hit lefty pitching.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct...
Lou isn’t going to sit Dome 2wice in a series
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently you missed the part...
about no one ever saying Fukudome was in a platoon.
They are sitting Edmonds in favor of Johnson. That is currently the only platoon we have.
by SouthernCub on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say that...Fishbone did.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No he/she didn't...
in fact, he/she said the opposite.
by SouthernCub on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I miss read the comment
But I still think Lou should have sit Dome and played Onedec.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're sitting Soto
is HE gonna platoon?
’’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 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew...
You are what the Spanish would call el terrible.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just you know
WITH THE KNEEJERK…
’’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 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
RJ hitting fifth?
Why?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you miss that grand slam the other night?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been hot lately and Blanco is playing
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll guess...
...Lou wants to use him like a 2nd leadoff hitter. With DeRo and Fukudome behind him, they can put the game in motion if need be.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah especially after Lou
said last night he had put Dome back in the 5th spot and he did well there. He talked about leaving him in the 5th spot.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll believe that lou is leaving the lineup
alone when i see it happen.
i take all comments like that w/ a grain of salt.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess if Dome
has a shitty night Lou may want to put him back at the 5th spot.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
i kinda like all the moveable pieces in our line up… but 2 days in a row of the same one would be kinda sweet.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou don't do complacency.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no kidding.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no Hampster either
and they’re not gonna trade him…
’’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 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Dome stays in to face the lefty.
Interesting.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there is something up.
We may have seen the last of Onedec in a Cubs uniform.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Care to explain? Source?
Please?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB TRADE RUMORS
Said Onedec and Fatty Eyre are being shopped the the dodgers.
With Lou puting Dome in against a tough lefty as opposed the Onedec who has been hitting lefties lately it makes me think they are sitting Onedec for a reason.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For who?
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the pre pregame thread
someone said furcal.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't make
much sense, does it?
"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome
by gwood on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...If something happens with the Cubs and Dodgers
it will be in a three team trade.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Jeebus...
(just to keep the Simpsons theme going)
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious!!!
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly...
With the Dodgers being 1 game back. Who would the Cubs get in return?
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If so I wish him the best of luck
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cue the Dramatic Prarie Dog!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fontenot?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demps record w/ Henry Blanco?
Anyone know it? Bueller?
"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 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is better analysis from a betting site
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers play the third game of their four game series on Wednesday night and they get the national spotlight as the game is on ESPN. It will be Ryan Dempster going for the Cubs while Manny Para gets the call for the Brewers. SBG Globalreports that early MLB betting has the public taking Cubs on the Road.
MLB Betting Preview
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers
Wednesday, 8:05 pm Eastern – ESPN
SBG Global Opening Line: Brewers – 110 , Total 8.5 Under -115
Dempster is 11-4 on the season with a 2.99 ERA. He did not get a decision in his last start against Florida but pitched well, giving up one run in six innings. Dempster got two wins against Milwaukee in April but both games were at Wrigley.
Parra is 9-3 on the season with a 3.72 ERA. He had won eight straight games before a loss in his last start against Houston. He was taken out in the seventh inning even though he didn’t allow a ball out of the infield. “I feel like I’m throwing the ball really well, six innings, seven innings and then a break here or there is the difference between what CC and Ben are doing. They’re coming out of games on a good note versus being taken out of the inning, which I can’t stand,” Parra said.
SBG Global Current Line: Brewers – 115 , Total 8.5 Under -115
Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s games. The Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games. The Cubs are 9-4 in their last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Cubs are 2-9 in their last 11 games as a road underdog. The Cubs are 4-0 in Dempster’s last 4 Wednesday starts. The Cubs are 7-2 in Dempster’s last 9 starts vs. the National League Central. The Cubs are 15-7 in Dempster’s last 22 starts. The Cubs are 1-6 in Dempster’s last 7 starts as a road underdog. The Cubs are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.
The Brewers are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Brewers are 7-2 in their last 9 Wednesday games. The Brewers are 9-3 in their last 12 overall. The Brewers are 18-7 in their last 25 vs. the National League Central. The Brewers are 25-11 in their last 36 games as a favorite.
The Brewers are 11-5 in their last 16 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
The Brewers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. The Brewers are 6-2 in Parra’s last 8 starts as a favorite. The Brewers are 7-3 in Parra’s last 10 starts.
The Over is 4-1 in the Cubs last 5 games as a road underdog. The Over is 4-1 in Dempster’s last 5 road starts. The Over is 6-2 in Dempster’s last 8 starts vs. the National League Central.
The Over is 8-2 in the Brewers last 10 home games. The Under is 4-1 in the Brewers last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 7-2 in the Brewers last 9 games as a home favorite. The Over is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings in Milwaukee between the two teams.
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 30, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers are 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter
Uh…
Zambrano apparently has learned to pitch Left handed now.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Z is talented,
and he’s a switch-hitter, so….
why couldn’t he????
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Soto?
dang.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not tonight....::sobs::
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ladies!
he’ll be back tomorrow.
harden & soto on wgn!! now thats tv to look forward to!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this place will turn into Ed Sulivan Theather
if the shark pitches tomorrow, too.
That’s it…can we get another picture of Ms. Miller?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Woody
come back soon, kerry!!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that picture I don't think Kerry is missing wood.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a strategic thigh clench
isn’t it…
’’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 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is Wood doing with his hand?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So thats where the blister came from
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finger to none
and pointing at you.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...the blister is on his FINGER?
Ohhhh….now I get it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can share with you my big adventure of bullpen watching
might make up a bit for not seeing tonight
"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 30, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deal
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh suuuuuure
you ladies can objectify the players all you want…. but us guys can’t appreciate eyecandy also?
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll share DeRo with you...
Will that make you feel better?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 30, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets win this series!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
reply button not working for anyone else?
or just me?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just you
"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella
by anormal on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWL
Its working fine for me
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good here too.
"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 Fishbone2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine's functional.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine appears to be working
Clever signature line
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine isn't working either
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure SWL just did this for shits-n-giggles, and you all fell for it!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure hope
they get this reply thing fixed…
’’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 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good afternoon all
from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport. Flight back to Chicago is delayed for a while, but I’m sitting in a nice, posh lounge. Hopefully I’ll be back home before the game’s over.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a Dos Equis on me!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't drink the water
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm immune now
Born and raised here, so very little actually hurts me anymore.
Daver: no Dos Equis. I’ll have a Victoria in your name though.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't always drink beer.
But, when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are the most interesting man in the world...
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, that's what my wife says.
OK, not really.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny, I could hear laughing when you typed that.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay thirsty my Cubs fans
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long's the flight?
Hope you’re in business.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 30, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's about 4 hours
About 3 and a half on the way down though. And I’m in steerage tonight. There’s an American Express lounge at this airport, so you don’t need to have a Biz ticket to get free wifi and a clean bathroom.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's not bad at all
and… clean bathrooms are a good thing.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 30, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flight delayed until 7
So I’ll be lucky to get home by midnight. Ick.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 2007-08 Cubs have never been a
“step on their throats” bunch. I hope we change that with tonight’s game. We always seem to let up when we have a chance to put teams away. I know it is still early in the chase, with 55 games to go, but it sure would be nice if we just keep beating these guys into the ground with Dempster going tonight and Harden tomorrow.
One at a time, but let’s keep tightening the noose! Now is the time to start making progress on that road record.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 30, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean besides the time...
...we swept the D’Backs. And the Dodgers. And the Mets…
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that it is GREAT that we are sweeping
some series this year. But it is a lot more important to do that with teams in your own division.
THIS IS OUR CENTURY!!
by LAcarl519 on Jul 30, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Step on there throat with an ice skate?
Sure that sounds mean, but What the hell I want them to CRUSH EM!!!
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean doing this?
video was made up BTW
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 30, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guarantee you that was not made up
i know the person who leaked it to the media
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't stand Bobby Knight.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Knight is a full-on ass...
Great coach. Full on butthead. He threw a strawberry shake at me when I was re-fueling his plane years ago in Gary. A mean man.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The level of detail in that personal anecdote
made it worthwhile.
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Jul 30, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my father represented a coach who sued bobby knight and iu.
that coach had the practice video that got to the press.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Jul 30, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it. I asked if he had anything he wanted to dispose of,
before I re-fueled the plane. He said “this shake” and threw it at me. That’s all.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I click reply...
and it takes me to the top of the page. Weird.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jiggle the handle!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kick it!
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take out cartridge, blow on it, put it back in
by JCD on Jul 30, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
"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 30, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fairly certain...
...there isn’t too many scenarios I can come up with in which a woman would say “take out the cartridge, blow on it, put it back in”. SIMILAR, but not the same.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either she's a big NES fan
or enjoys using “cartridge” as a synonym.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out Cold Reference!!
Brilliant
by cubsonWGN4ever on Jul 30, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SBN's been buggy of late
I’ve encountered that top of the page function several times in the last couple of days. It’s infuriating. Sometimes closing the tab and coming back in on a new tab works.
Let's hope these bats travel well to Milwaukee -- Lou
by Emelie on Jul 30, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Dempster gets
his second road win tonight. Let’s keep this winning streak going.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm glad he finally got the first one
that whole “can’t win on the road” junk was starting to really irritate
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESP. coming from national media
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said after his last
win that he was glad to not be asked about it any more.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 30, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS ON ESPN
Brett Favre MEETS with Packers President!!
seriously..is that really needed?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just once
i’d LOVE to flip on ESPN to see whats going on and go more than 4 seconds w/ seeing Favre’s mug.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep dreaming, HBCG.
"I love when they play that Go Cubs Win song."
by BMoney79 on Jul 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is either
Favre
Yankees
Red Sox
Favre
Donahy
Clemens
Favre
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
wall-to-wall Red Sox/Yankees/Patriots/Giants/Mets/Phillies/Celtics coverage would be a relief…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
packer prez = former Northwestern AD
Funny to hear that it is national news that he is meeting with anyone
Just as funny to hear he is meeting with Favre
by JCD on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge has man-boobs
"ROUS's? Rodents of Unusual Size. Don't worry, they don't exist."
http://margaritagirl11.spaces.live.com/
by iluvryno on Jul 30, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto has mentioned in a variety of articles that he is the catcher he most looks up to
"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 30, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm confused
Soto is that big of an egotist?
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Pudge is the catcher... Soto most looks up to.
"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 30, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
knew that...
just being a smartarse literally
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true but I did use way too many pronouns in that sentence anyways......
so i deserved it. LOL
"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 30, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto probably admires Pudge so much...
b/c they are countrymen, both are from Puerto Rico.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That helps
but Pudge has had a long sucessful career as well.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this the only one I could find right off hand
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2008-07-08-Soto_N.htm?csp=34
"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 30, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Certainly.
I was just trying to point out that Soto is familiar with Pudge & his career.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so Soto is a pitcher
not a catcher? Wait, I’m all confuseled…
’’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 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sooo....
your’re saying pudge is tall and soto is short? blasphemy :P
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shame on you guys. :(
arent us girls suffering enough w/ soto having the night off lol
"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 30, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waitaminute...
...you’re a girl? This changes EVERYTHING.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ownership
I heard that MLB is warming up to Cuban. I guess 1.3 Billion dollars will do that. I still think 23 out of 23 owners will be a tough hurdle to clear. Canning being out is great news. He is a Bud Selig shrill. He was with the Brewers when they were cutting payroll. Mckenna was a Tribune guy in the 80’s don’t need him either . Go Mark Cuban!
by sanks on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where'd you hear this?
Devin Hester, you are ridiculous! -Jeff Joniak
by ARAM FOR MVP on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they don't warm to him and approve him....
He will most likely sue. It is ridiculous that the majority of owners need to approve him, that is left over from the old boys club days- baseball is in the modern age. Sam Zell has the right to sell the team & the stadium to the highest bidder- and if the owners want to try to block this, I fully expect both Cuban and Zell to file a lawsuit- which they would likely win.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on what basis would they win??
it’s the rules of the league. a normal industry would be subject to antitrust on something like this but baseball, like all major sports league, is exempt from antitrust laws.
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Jul 30, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All major sports
are not exempt from anti-trust laws. Even though the damages were minimal, USFL v. NFL case proved that.
Sports have an anti-trust exemption for negotiating broadcast contracts only. MLB has a bigger anti-trust exemption because of the court cases in the 1920 that were upheld in Flood v. Kuhn.
However, Congress has been chipping away at that anti-trust exemption since Flood v. Kuhn, and it’s unclear how much of it remains. Mostly, it just applies to broadcasting, negotiating a CBA, franchise shifts and the minor leagues.
Cuban/Zell might not win in court, but they could certainly challenge any rejection of his bid. They might win or MLB might settle, not wanting to risk having all of their anti-trust exemption tossed out in a court decision.
Borowy . . .Sutcliffe . . .Harden?
by Josh77 on Jul 30, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The antitrust exemption... is merely a mirage:
while it appears to exist from afar, up close it disappears. It was historically put in as supposed “protection” of the reserve clause. MLB has voluntarily abided by it.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sign of things to come in 09?
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Brilliant!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean 23 out of 29 owners approving will be hard.
by sanks on Jul 30, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
please use the +reply button
it keeps everyone off your back. :-)
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who you are, but I see that you are relatively new to BCB. Welcome!
Now I’m going to enter fairy-tale land for a second, and pretend you are Mark Cuban. If you are Mark Cuban, Hi Mark, I’m Dan. I think I would be a welcomed addition to the Cubs organization when you purchase the team. Please hire me for ____ position. I require minimal pay, will work for tickets, game-used items from Cubs players, or simply beer. I have told my girlfriend that when the Cubs win the World Series I can die a fulfilled man, have cried over devastating losses, and like to play video games in my free time. Do you like to play video games, Mark? Maybe we can start a franchise team together and play god-mode owners of the Cubs! Please consider me for any available position you may have. Thank you for your time.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers interested in Maddux
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 | Print Entry Posted by Buster Olney
The Dodgers and Padres continue to have conversations about veteran starter Greg Maddux, with the two sides beginning the process of exchanging names and perhaps working toward a deal.
Just thought that might be interesting.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks last I saw
Dodgers were interested in Byrd. I normally hate the Dodgers but they rescue Madog
and I will root for them at least until they play the Cubs,
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it, SportCenter is going OFF!
jesus, the first half our is all Favre, Pudge, and Manny..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i know
it was disgusting. i get it, favre a big story… but can we NOT talk about him for 10 seconds in a row? Please?
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but... but... but....
then there would be like dead air
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
its not like theres anything else going on in the sports world.
definitely no baseball going on.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is no longer Sportscenter
It is “FavreCenter”
The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your only source 4 everything Favre.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a dash of Manny Ramirez.
You know what I’d like to see? The Packers trading Favre straight up to the Red Sox for Manny. Kill two birds with one stone, so that we don’t have to keep hearing about either of them.
"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman
by hip2bsquare on Jul 30, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty bad
When Favre has his own header on the ticker ala NBA, NCAA, MLB, FAVRE.
by Basketball John on Jul 30, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
be happy you don't live near green bay then
my mom is being driven crazy she said you cant ignore it no matter how hard she tries. Radio, tv… she just wants it to stop.
"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 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you ever listen to the "Packer Guru" segment on WOLX in Madison?
(years ago now)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Jul 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS:
ESPN Reports that The Brewers’ CC Sabathia and Prince Fielder have ate all of the hot dogs in Miller Park prior to tonights game with the Cubs.
Brett Farve has also been reported to have made a statment regarding this as well.
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PLEASEEEEEEEE TELL ME THERE'S SPECIAL SAUCE LEFT!!!
THE MILLER PARK SPECIAL SAUCE IS LIKE SWEET HONEY
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Favre addendum made that joke.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
food
they do serve veggie dogs there… so I guess CC could do the regular and Fielder the veggie dogs
"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 30, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not this one
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 30, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He couldnt be reached for comment
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eric Gange: $10Mil worth of suck!
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad Galvan!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOB, baby!
’’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 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting News
Dodgers are interest in Maddux according to Buster O on ESPN
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you already posted this
up above….
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wants to make sure that all of us know.
Where else would Maddux go? I think it’s been obvious that Maddux would be moved and moved to the Dodgers.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's doubly interesting.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager
SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .284 17 HR 46 RBI
by Galvan316 on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted it before? I don't see it...
Sorry for the double post.
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not this exactly
but you’ve had another post just before this one about Maddux going to the Dodgers.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS
Favre: “I cried during my retirement speech because I had a hangnail”
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to laugh
but this is just beyond being funny anymore.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whittenmyer's twittering about Erin Andrews:
cst_cubs ESPN in the house—with lots of leg. Check out Erin Andrews’ game-day ensemble. 4 minutes ago from txt
heh.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a fan
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 30, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the lawyers are thrilled...
...that he’s using the corporate name to verbally grope an ESPN personality.
by cwyers on Jul 30, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure that the lawyers
want to verbally grope an ESPN personality
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate twitter!
It is for all those people that think every thought they have must be shared with the whole world.
For all those twittering yack-holes out there I have four words for you Shut the %$@# up (Copyright owned by Denis Leary)!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’m getting ready to go home soon.
Contemplating what I want for dinner.
Gotta do laundry soon.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most boring haiku ever?
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Jul 30, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could make it fit 5-7-5 if I had to.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was too bored to count
(just messing)
My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.
by JohnM on Jul 30, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did count it after you pointed it out
to see if I somehow Rain Man’d a haiku.
I was disappointed to see that I didn’t.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 30, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it has its uses.
As for the rest of it – if someone has a boring Twitter, don’t read it!
by cwyers on Jul 30, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad
there’s not a link…
cos I’m a fan also
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is no link
its just that on the twitter page.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 30, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great googly moogly.
’’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 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Erin Andrews = gorgeous.
Woof!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as I have a face.....
she has a place to sit
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah...
’’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 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't anyone do an homage
to cheech and chong? Especially now that they’re talking about a new tour?
by tootle on Jul 30, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty salacious talk there tootles.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhh...what?
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Courtesy of Google Images
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 30, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, men don't objectify women,
here’s a pic of Erin Andrews, but just her bum.
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't think women see right though these
kind of BS lines?
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't misunderstand....
I love Erin’s backside, what’s not to like? I do like her face, too though. Plus the fact that she’s a woman that is into sports? Boo-ya!
Jimmyeatworld
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just gonna say, for all the women of BCB...
...THIS IS PROBABLY GOING A TAD TOO FAR.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And buh-bye line! See you later!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 30, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs