Rainout Thread
by Al Yellon on Aug 12, 2008 6:17 PM CDT
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PrintTonight's game has been postponed. There will be a split doubleheader tomorrow, Wednesday; first game at noon CT; second game at 6 pm CT.
Will leave this up for discussion tonight, or if you want to talk about the Cardinals/Marlins game or the Brewers/Padres game.
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Not bad for a BCB rookie
(second day of posting – hi all ya BCBers out there!)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hello rook!
Welcome to the community!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
So who's up
for highlights from the 1948 World Series?
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
Really bummed
I really look forward to the games on WGN since I don’t get to see them otherwise. Guess I will have to settle for gameday tomorrow at work and not get any work done.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
indeed.......
i am so pissed….ok….upset…since what can you do about the weather…....but god damnit….i was so looking forward to settling in and watching the cubs…at 7pm. uggggh….........
WGN is doing the day game tomorrow. Not sure about the night game...
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
Noooooooooooooo!
Crap. Now what do I do at work?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Aug 12, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions
Play games
instead of watching a game?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 12, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Double headers suck
How often do teams win both ends? I’d love to see the stats on that, but I bet it’s very rare.
At least Harden gets an extra day’s rest.
Demp and Rich: proof that people that live in igloos and say "eh" can contibute!
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
Must be why I saw Marquis going in game 1 tomorrow
Now we’ve got 6 games in the next 5 days, so we either need one of tomorrow’s starters to go on 3 days rest, or use Marshall. Obviously Harden won’t pitch on short rest.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
The Elias Sports Bureau found that double headers are swept only 48.9% of the time
I was reading about doubleheaders earlier today after a discussion in another thread and ran across that tidbit of info.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
That's about what you'd expect, right?
About half of them are sweeps and half of them split?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
maybe half of them are sweeps
and the other have are sweeps in the other direction.
o_0
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
hm..
by that logic, they would all be sweeps, no?
by ThisIsResolute on Aug 13, 2008 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
in the first inning?
good lord.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
who cares!!!!
this is a cubs braves thread.
actually its a rainout thread on a baseball blog
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
can you tell....
I’m pissed about the rainout??? wanting to watch the cub on the 12 games that wgn shows these years…...
then be pissed off
but saying “no talking baseball” is a surefire way to piss ME off.
I think it’s just his face. - dat cubfan daver
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 12, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy Killer
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 12, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
that should have been
Easy, Killer
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Aug 12, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
It's better than
being pissed on, no?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what pisses me off:
CLOWNS!!!!!!!!!!!
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 12, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank GOD
He didn’t jack s**t for my fantasy team over the weekend against the Sux
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, just a constant rain from Turner tonight.
Started about 5:30 and had a steady rain since then. I am glad that tickets for tonight’s game are honored for the 1:00 game tommorrow.
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Aug 12, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
Bummer
It’s felt like eternity with a day off yesterday and a night game tonight but with the rain delay I guess I’ll just have to suck it up. We gotta take advantage of this brave’s team that had been playing poorly and has already dumped some of it’s core players. 3 out of 4 is a must. Now let’s do it Padres!!
"Commit to the Indian!"
Is WGN going to show
Fresh Prince of Bel Air or is that just for rain DELAYS?
Could be worse..
.. could be “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
How about a Perfect Strangers marathon?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
We might be the only people on the planet that would admit that
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Count me
as number three.
"In an ocean or in a glass, cool water is such a gas."
by markleonette on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, damn
Two more, and we can have an off-topic thread.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That would ok, but I'd prefer ALF
"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 Aug 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Weird Science.
the TV show!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm
a fan of Matlock myself…. I really like watching old people trying to act and hide their senility at the same time…
by ThisIsResolute on Aug 13, 2008 12:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Rockford Files!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Question: Cubs should
a) Make one more key move by going after _ (name available player)
b) Hang on with what they’ve got until Sept. 1 and 40 man roster
c) Only make a deal for somebody if lead in divison goes to 1 game or less before Sept, 1
d) Other (specify)
"Earthly fame is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes hence and now comes thence, changing its name because it changes quarter." -- Dante, Purgatorio, Canto XI
D
I really think I’d like to see the Cubs specify
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B
We have enough guys to bring up – Pie, Micah, Hart, Carmen, Wuertz, Hill, Dubois – I think we will be fine.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Of the ones you mention....
... you won’t see Dubois, I don’t think—he’s not on the 40-man roster and not likely to be added. Pignatiello, probably not either. If pitchers are added other than Hart and/or Wuertz, it’ll be Jon Lieber and/or Chad Fox returning from the DL.
But I agree that Pie, Hoffpauir and Hill are headed to Chicago on Sept. 1. Or whenever the PCL playoffs are over.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ahhh
Forgot about Lieber and Fox. Good call.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
that's ok
Lou has forgotten about them too.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Iowa and Chicago-Long Relationship
Iowa and the Chicago Cubs have had a relationship since 1981. A lot of I-Cubs fans are also Chicago Cubs fans. That’s important because the I-Cubs and their fans won’t have their feathers ruffled if Chicago calls up players before the PCL playoffs. The I-Cubs faithful would be happy to see their former players help Chicago in the stretch run starting Sept. 1.
If fans of a AAA team don’t really care about the parent club, then the fans care more about keeping the AAA players for the duration of the playoffs. They would rather see the AAA team win a championship than the parent club. That’s not the case with the I-Cubs.
"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray
I vote for B.
It’s only 2 1/2 weeks till Sept. 1. The reinforcements will help. There’s not much help out there from other teams right now.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
egad.
2.5 weeks till September 1!!!!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Random update
Since this probably doesn’t deserve its own post
Micah Owings is headed to the Reds as a part of the Dunn deal
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
Now that looks like a good deal for the Reds in the long-run
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Not sure
Micah might be a better hitter than a pitcher.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sucks either way, since he's potentially a double threat.
Dunn was a one-trick pony (though it was a pretty good trick, at that)
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Am I just paranoid..
or does it seem like everyone’s loading up to go against the Cubs?
Cards pick up that middle IF Felipe Lopez who hammers Z..
D-Backs get Dunn, who becomes Superman in Wrigley..
Angels grab Teixeira to boost their offense..
Red Sox trade for Bay..
(I notice the White Sox didn’t make a move – hmm)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If Owings pitches against the Cubs...
... for the Reds, that might help, because they hit him hard in a relief appearance last month in Phoenix.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Still -
The fewer times we face him, the better, and now he’s in the division
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
By the way...
My son who was 5 at the time thought those commercials on GN were “Crappy Beaver”
"There is one thing I will never believe, and that is the Sox are better than the Cubs." - Frank Chance
Except for Griffey, ya mean?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
That last comment was meant as a response
to Mayor’s post (that the Sox didn’t make a move)
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
sure they did!
they got Ken Griffey Jr! We QUAKE IN OUR BOOTS!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone going to be in Atlanta?
I’ll be up there Thursday night – beyond excited. Are we going to dominate that LF corner near the foul pole as per usual?
I will be there with my church group ..
we’re getting there early to shag balls in the LF stands …
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Thursday Game
I’ll be on the LF side for that game!
tomorrow I’ll be on the right field side for the double header
turner field is wrigley field south….even tonight with the rain out there were so many Cub fans there….it was beautiful.
by FloridaCubsFan on Aug 12, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ll be between third base and home for the Thursday game. Looking forward to it – my only shot to see the team every year living here in North Florida.
by camnorris14 on Aug 12, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
So will I .. I am going to be in section 121 ..
My jersey will say what it’s said for a few years “Fan Since 69”
say hey if you spot us .. All the guys in my church group are all Tennesseans but are all Cub fans. My pastor, his brother and father are all Texans and huge Kerry Wood fans.
This ought to be interesting.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
Will do
I’ll be in a authentic blue # 5 jersey with no name on the back. I think we’re in 121 or close to it.
Shoot
I had a pile high of ironing to do and also brushing both dogs to do while watching the game. Got chores big time to do this week as i’m going to indy for gencom for the weekend.
But the Australian wedding has been postponed til next spring. WOO HOO No playoff conflict! Especially since it’s for a real nice reason.
Go Cubs
Fla 4 StL 3 Top 5
Watching from my living room in Florida
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
This would make a good
Wrigley Gum commercial
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Flipping between diving and Cards-Fish game
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
The Chinese
are just awesome in that.
Good luck Shawn Johnson, Lolo Jones and Doug Schwab. Bring home the gold!!!
I found that just incredible I've enjoyed it a ton
I couldnt imagine how diffcult it must be to train for
but am I the only one who didnt realize it was a sport??
"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 Aug 12, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
This stinks
I had full handle on the remote tonight, and walla la, no Cubs.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
Any body
else have the ful happening in their household?
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
What you mean?
If you mean the flu as in the cold - then - yeah I have the flu. I’m making my pregnant wife sick. So in result I’m a cough away from being in a hotel.
My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: (Due date: August 11) (Tamia, where are you?)
Funny you say
pregnant, My family had a baby shower for my daughter on Sunday. So far the wife, and two daughters not well. With the third daughter close. The only one that is not sick that I am aware of is my daughter that is bearing our first grandchild.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
It is not fun having the flu w/a newborn
I had the flu when my kid was born. Had to wear a mask and could not really handle the newborn. When visitors came to the hospital, they said I looked worse than my wife, after her delivery!
Also, can’t take a chance w/infecting a newborn. Doctors here will send a newborn (
You are
a great dad! The love and concern you show, speak volumes. That is my concern, I do not want to see my daughter get this. Also of concern at the party was a three month old. I sure hope that wonderful child does not get this.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
That may be true, yes.
It’s hard to be humble when you’re as perfect as I am
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely nobody in the seats at Dolphin Stadium
Seeing a sea of orange. I will be going south this weekend to watch the Cubs if it doesn’t rain like it is right now.
They are in a rain delay. Game is official if it’s called since they’ve completed 5 1/2 innings with the home team Marlins leading 4-3.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Here's a webcam shot of the Stadium. The seats are absolutely empty.
Tarp is on the infield. Still rain delay at 9:18 pm Eastern.
Still completely empty at 8:45 CDT
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Says you
I’ll try better next time
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No, but...
... if you buy a ticket right now, you could get really good seats. They have sold 658 tickets as of this moment.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'm using my tickets from the Chiefs / Cougars game
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Well then...
... you’ll be in addition to the 658 sold!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I wonder if they'll even have
concessions. Not normal for a HS game anywhere, I don’t think.
Will the employees outnumber the fans?
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Beer, specifically, I was thinking of.
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunno about beer, but...
... I imagine they’ll have some concessions available. You can call the Cubs and ask them if you really want to know.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Anyone else come down to watch the games?
I know i was there and it sucks, but we get to come back tomorrow morning. The only problem with that is that its supposted to rain tomorrow too.
hanle ramirez
flat out knocked the ball in half on the 3-run shot off of lohse. one of the hardest hit baseballs i might have ever seen.
from the mouth of Uecker:
"Am I the only one who’s glad it’s only a 4-game series? If was a 9-game series, I think the Cubs would win them all."
It's been a while
I am out for trip mostly in August for both business and watching high school baseball these days, and could not afford to check back how Cubs playing recently….
Urasho from Okinawa in Summer High school tournament at Koshien Stadium (US’s Final Four equivalent) plays well as they win first 2 matches strongly and now facing Tokyo’s contender tomorrow. I’ve attended the 2nd match against Chiba and you can feel the heat on those flickr photos and YouTube Footages (There are 4 movies I took for this game).
I know Dome is officially in slump again in August – I don’t believe what Destrade says (I know this guy well) and I don’t think the reason is more practical and technical stuff than such generally observed ones from outsiders, but anyway I hope Dome is back asap.
Dome wrote a long diary on Aug 4th on his website, and I don’t have enough time to translate them all at this moment, but looks like he is still optimistic and positive on anything.
Looking forward Cubs and Dome play better in rest of the season and red-hot October.
I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.
I think Dome will be okay..
The pitchers made their adjustments to his early season run, and now Kosuke has to figure out the counter-adjustments to get back on track at the plate. But he’s had too much success in Japan, and he’s too good of a fundamental player to think that he won’t be able to figure things out. I don’t care about the power so long as he can get back to working the counts into his favor.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome's problems are solved!!!
I know why he’s been slumping. Before tonight, dragonsfanatic’s last post was in the game thread on July 31, the last game in Milwaukee (Dome homered in that game).
Since then Dome is 3-for-28.
Welcome back, dragonsfanatic! Don’t stop posting, because Dome hits when you’re here!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Hey dragon!! Welcome back!
I would like to hear about Dome’s diary you mention when you get a chance.
And I’ve always wanted to hear more about the Japanese high school tournament. I liked your comparison to the NCAA Final Four. Thanks for the update!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Crazy game
Rangers gave up 10 in the first and now have a 15-14 lead over Boston…...
Are you sure it's not some fantasy game thread
on the Rangers’ blog? ;)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
and by 'blog'..
I naturally mean ‘board’
(d*mn rookies..)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL....
I think that would have to be the Rangers against the 1953 Washington Senators or something…..
"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983
"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008
by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 12, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you believe that? That's nuts
CRAFTY BEAVER!!!
by lostinthevines on Aug 12, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The Sox have the tying runs on with none out
7th inning
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Youk...
Come on Fantasy Team…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
E-1
16-15 on the throw into short left field
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Cripes. Sawx had leads of 10-0 and 12-2
and are trailing 16-15 to Texas. No Josh Hamilton HRs (yet) either.
Has anyone in MLB come back from deficits of more than 10 runs this year?
How can the Red Sox board
game thread have only 290 posts – for THIS game???
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe there is another forum that Sox fans go on also
"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 Aug 12, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Because not everyone posts like us...
...You shall learn soon enough :)
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
go to Sons of Sam Horn
I would expect the thread is MUCH bigger (probably what Madison is hinting at)
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
That sounds right..
I was looking at Dirt Dogs with no luck – thanks for the tip
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Aug 12, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
that is exactly what I meant berselius
"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 Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Dome is a professional tool .. he'll get it together ..
His history clearly shows the man is a great ball player. It will be in steps .. beginning with, as the Mayor and others have said, getting back to where he was sooo solid at the first of the year, and that was in a far more patient AB then he’s had.
Lately, he’s hacked away more like a member of the Cubs during the last year of Dustyball, but I’m convinced he’s too professional a guy to handle this. A couple days off with some game videos, I think, will help him see what’s going on here. Being the kind of hitter he is, he’s got to do something ASAP ..
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
I hope that was a typo
A professional “tool”?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Like a bulldozer?
Or some other type of professional tool?
Pile driver?
Weed-whacker?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I hear that guy in that new horror movie
uses an industrial sized weed whacker as his instrument o doom.
Our 2008 Chicago Cubs -- FINDING WAYS TO WIN!
by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
At least the work day tomorrow will be a little bit quicker!
Sorry if it was already mentioned- anyone else think the Paul Byrd move was a good one by the Red Sox?? Certainly helps them out a ton, IMO…And they won’t be giving up much for him. Especially with that offense, an arm like that should really help…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
Jeff "set the table because soup's on" Suppan on the hill
for the Suds…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
The Tigers put Sheffield on waivers
Anyone else think he is worth a flier?
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
NO NO NO NO
Not even a little. Anyone wanna bet the Astros pick him up? C-Lee IS hurt…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Why in the world would the Astros pick him up?
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Because
They have made SO many moves…It was a joke BTW. They have made an incredible number of moves for a team so far out of contention…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Platoon in Right
Big bat off the bench when left out.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take him if he's cheap and plays PINCH HITTER
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
He's a clubhouse cancer
and will want to play everyday ANYWHERE he goes…That was one of the main problems in Detroit…
Brian McRae's 5 O'Clock Shadow
by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the same has been said about Jimmy Ballgame
IMHO we need another bat. he fits the bill and is used to the big stage.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
That was said about Jimmy Ballgame by Cubs fans.
Not one documented instance.
Sheffield has a long track record of bitching.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
It was said about him when he was on the angels and cardinals. There was an article in Sports Illustrated about it.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it was 99. Feel free to google it.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Pretty sure if you're trying to discuss your own point a link is provided by the person discussing it
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yeah, I'd say that's where the burden of proof lies
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
OR
this link detailing how a CONDITION of his enormous contract is that he would only DH, yet he still demanded to play in the outfield everyday…
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3530628
(something is messed up- cant make it into a link besides pasting the actual link…sorry)
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That's your perogative, as you are using it as evidence...
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Im gonna make some baseless rumor
and see if someone will goggle it and prove my point. 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 Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Is goggle like google but with an identity crisis?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Lets Google Goggle and find out!
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
if you google goggle
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/4468884.stm
is the first thing to come up. kinda made me chuckle
"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 Aug 12, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
it is not baseless
there are just 6250 search results for Jim Edmonds and Sports Illustrated and Article. But yes you are right. Jim Edmonds has never been questioned in print for being a) a bad teammate b) dogging plays. I stand corrected.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
let me guess
you couldnt find an article to back up your point, so decided to go for snarky instead?
"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 Aug 12, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Done commenting king of the internet?
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I don't think it's a big deal...
...it’s just that Edmonds is ONE OF US now. No point on trying to make him look bad unless there’s evidence of stating such claims as him trying to fail on purpose.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Hardly damning evidence
And certainly does nothing to promote signing Sheffield
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It simply proves that there are rumours about every player
And just because there are rumours does not make them true or that they would not help the Cubs. Sheffield has won more and been in more big games that most players on the Cubs. To dismiss his abilities based on an alleged reputation and rumour would be a kin to those who said we should not sign Edmonds because of the same.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
ALLEGED REPUTATION??!?
There is DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE that he made errors on purpose!!!!!
There is documented evidence that his contract stated he’d DH, and now he’s complaining!
He thinks platooning means not playing each and every day.
There is documented evidence of him bitching about every place he’d ever left.
Those aren’t rumors!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
...proves that there are rumours…
I have no idea what we are discussing anymore. Sheff is over the hill, he’s a cancer, and we don’t need him. End.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
You guys are right
but I think about our lineup in a WS (knock on wood) and do not see how we can possibly match up when required to play a DH. I guess I just want to play fantasy baseball and have a better line up on paper.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Trouble is, the games aren't played on paper
And it’s not worth carrying a cancer that could put making the playoffs a risk for what would be a maximum 4 games of usefulness.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I am sure I am in the SMALLEST of minorities
when I say I would much rather not make the playoffs than lose the world series. I do not think I could bear it.
by JEROMEWALTON'SBATTINGSTANCE on Aug 12, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, this is ridiculous
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Did you read Badgers link?
IMHO Sheffield admitting to errors that would be enough to take away any advantage having him as a DH for a max of 4 games in the WS
"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 Aug 12, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I think your point about the DH is somewhat fair
but here’s my argument to refute that.
Our run differential is +139. The next closest is Boston at +114. AL has home field advantage, which means 4 games with the DH given a 7 game series. And who would we put in that DH role? Luckily, we have a handful of players we have been platooning that can fit that role – Reed if it’s a LHP, and a handful of other hitters like Fontenot, DeRosa depending on the lineup, and a few guys in the minors that have power. I mean, hell, Micah hit FOUR home runs in his first four ABs down in Iowa the other night.
Now, what about those other three games at Wrigley? Without a doubt we have the best hitting pitchers – Zambrano, Marquis, even Dempster can do it. And you have to assume whoever the AL team is will not have pitchers that do much of anything in the batter’s box.
With our offense, which this year is clearly one in which every damn player contributes, I’m truly less worried about the DH in the World Series, given both our team-oriented approach to hitting this year, and our superior hitting pitchers.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Umm...quote from that article:
“People interpret him as being conceited, and it’s not the case.”
This article talks about how Edmonds is MISCONCEIVED as a bad teammate…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Well then, he seems to have righted his ways.
Sheffield has been bad THIS YEAR.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
As a side note...
...if we are looking how bad Gary is this year, look at Andruw Jones’ line this year:
BA HR RBI OBP SLG
.161 3 14 .261 .254
in 74 games. WOW. B-A-D.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
What a BARGAIN
at only 18 mil per! Haha…seriously…wow.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
And it would be 13 million dollar bitching, FWIW…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
So when does he play?
Haha I’m sorry, I just really think this is the worst possible move the Cubs (or any contending team playing well) could make…
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
And WHERE does he play?
He even looks bad defensively as a DH! (That’s also a joke…)
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I noticed Schroeder didn't accuse Fielder of showboating
Of course, he only says that about the opposition.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrigley
I love Wrigley but the cubs need a massive renovation or a new ballpark. It breaks my heart but Wrigley is falling apart. What does everybody think? Another piece of concrete fell this year. This time on the field level.
the new owner will
take care of it…
"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 Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
Wrigley is a historical site, and an integral part of the Cubs. They won’t move.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
the brewers will never lose again
apparently.
they are playing bad teams......
I didnt expect them to lose to the Nationals or Padres. Those are the two worse teams in baseball
"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 Aug 12, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
im just being negative
It helps pass the time.
Cubs are in for a fight
I wanted the Cubs to build a big division league. The ghost of 1969 will always haunt me.
the brewers could gain a game on us without us even playing..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
we'll just have
to take them back again.
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 12, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
US Men's Swim Team about to smash WR by 4 seconds
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
11 Golds for Phelps
amazing athlete
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
career Golds
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
5 seconds...WOW.
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by PurpleLineToWrigley on Aug 12, 2008 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
I was hopng that the race was longer
It felt like they could have lapped some of those other swimmers, the lead was so big
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
Cards lose
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Not sure
I’d rather they won the WC than the Brewers, but that’s not looking so good right now.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed.
Brewers have a hell of a team, though. It’s not dislike that makes me want them out of the post-season – it’s respect.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, if you just stop by to tell us the Brewers are doing well
some might find that trollish.
You could talk baseball, also.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't mind it
Last time I checked, we swept the shit outta the Brewers @ Wrigley North, probably made Ben Sheets cry, helped provoke some good Brewers fights, and showed Milwaukee why we are vastly superior. Bring it on, troll!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I think you really need baseball
"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 Aug 12, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, yes I do
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
you get tons tomorrow
"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 Aug 12, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I might watch the U.S. game at 6:30 AM
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think there's only Badgers left on this thread right now
ON WISCONSIN
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
2 weeks from now....
first football game!!!!!
"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 Aug 12, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
hard to believe
Where has the summer gone?
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, this Badger is going to bed
good night!
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 12, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Olympics over for the night
It’s my bedtime also.
"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 Aug 12, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot, Fonty, and Johnson = The Scrappy Pyramid of Victory
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 13, 2008 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions
that's ok
today, you get a good BIG toke. at least SIX HOURS of game-play!
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by drewishdrewid on Aug 13, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
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