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Fresh off the Heilman Deal: Cubs to sign Bako, looking at Looper, Wolf? Ebiru the new Onedec?

Fresh off scooping the Cubs' acquisition of Aaron Heilman, ESPN Radio's Bruce Levine has more info about the team's plans.

  • Levine says the Cubs will sign backup catcher Paul Bako to a one-year, $750K deal once they clear a spot on the 40-man roster.  The 2-for-1 Heilman trade takes care of that.
  • The Cubs are still looking at Braden Looper and Randy Wolf if they aren't able to reignite the Jake Peavy talks.
  • The Cubs have Juan Uribe on the radar as a bench bat and backup infielder.

EDIT: Uribe signs with Giants for 1M.

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why in the world

do we need looper or wolf??

I dont care who the new owner is as long as he/she/them come equipped with a Jake Peavy and a Joe Beimel!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 28, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Marshall = Wolf
Heilman = Looper

by jberms1 on Jan 28, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wolf was close to the dodgers according XM

and isnt Looper just another Marquis?

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jan 28, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

Looper is another Marquis which is the whole point. Marquis was one of the best 5th starters in baseball last year. The Cubs didn’t want his contract.

by Maefster88 on Jan 28, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 6:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the goal this offseason was to upgrade from Marquis

not make a lateral move, at best

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jan 28, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

pitching depth

Looper or Wolf in the rotation gives the Cubs pen the lefty they need right now which would be Marshall. Just Cotts isn’t going to cut it unless you are counting on Rich Hill.

by Maefster88 on Jan 28, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Pitching depth.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if were not gonna get Peavy

we need to focus any money towards a Joe Beimel or any other dominant lefty reliever.

I dont care who the new owner is as long as he/she/them come equipped with a Jake Peavy and a Joe Beimel!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 28, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Or Uribe?

If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.

by Clutche on Jan 28, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

at least

he plays a good 3b. we have nobody to back that position up but I vomit when I see that flail of a swing

by jberms1 on Jan 28, 2009 12:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Miles

plays 3rd doesnt he??

I dont care who the new owner is as long as he/she/them come equipped with a Jake Peavy and a Joe Beimel!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 28, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox

will be the Cubs backup at 1st/3rd if they don’t sign Aurilia/Uribe/etc.

Gotta love the Ragin' Cajun!

by TheRiot4Life on Jan 28, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ebiru

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Jan 28, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not new....

he’s always been Ebiru. We just didn’t know it.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Jan 28, 2009 2:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

someone please tell me

what the deal with Beimel is?? Is he wanting to much money? is he not healthy why isnt this guy signed yet because everything I’ve saw he’s a stud out of the pen.

I dont care who the new owner is as long as he/she/them come equipped with a Jake Peavy and a Joe Beimel!!!

by cubsluver22 on Jan 28, 2009 12:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the Cubs scouts don't like him.

It doesn’t appear he’s coming.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why would they want him

with Juan Cruz still available.

Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.

by blackhawk24 on Jan 28, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That's a good question.

Beimel had a good year last year. You’d think he’d be highly desired because, you know, he’s lefthanded and all.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 28, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yuck!

Gathrait, Miles and now Heilman. All we need now is Bako to complete the circle of suckiness!

by tom veryzer on Jan 28, 2009 12:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

At least Gathright can jump over people and cars, what the hell have the other two ever done.

by jbertram on Jan 28, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's a horrible hitter, yes.

But he’s an excellent defender. As long as he doesn’t end up starting everyday, he would strengthen the bench.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Again, as long as Lou doesn't play him everyday...

…the way Dusty played Neifi, he would be a plus.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

as long

as he doesnt bunt in the 9th with 2 outs

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

NO NO NO NO

I still cant get over this deal with Onedec……but let’s not get hasty and think uribe is a legit option. .. . . . .This is a bad day to be a cubs fan . . . .

by Cubbieblue06 on Jan 28, 2009 12:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hendry

I was joking when I said just make some moves to allow us to not talk Roberts/Peavy 24/7

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 12:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

See, and then you complain when he listens to you.

;-)

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 28, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

do I lose

44 BCB Store Credits now?

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 6:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You get however many credits Heilman's uniform number turns out to be.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 28, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

my luck

he will ask for 00

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

No Cub has ever worn 0 or 00.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 28, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

Can someone please tell me why we let Hank White go to SD for the exact same amount that we are paying Bako? UGH! Makes no sense. Hank could out hit, out defend and out mentore Paul Bako any day of the year.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 28, 2009 12:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, some of it may go to Lou's tendency (perceived or overwise) to having a LH backup catcher

In 13 of Lou’s 21 seasons as a manager, his backup catcher has hit left-handed.

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 Jan 28, 2009 12:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm curious

I saw that last time it was posted, but no mention was made of the starting catcher’s handedness. By any chance did he have a LH starting catcher in those 8 other seasons?

by madcow256 on Jan 28, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I could look it up again,

but when I was researching it, it didn’t appear so. Jeff Reed started most games for the Reds in the 1990 season (IIRC), but for the most part, the starting catchers were RH.

Give me 10 minutes and I’ll have the list.

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 Jan 28, 2009 1:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's the complete list (starter/backup):

1986 (NYY): Butch Wynergar (RH)/Ron Hassey (LH)
1987 (NYY): Rick Cerrone (RH)/Joel Skinner (RH), Mark Salas (LH)
1988 (NYY): Don Slaught (RH)/Skinner (RH)
1990 (CIN): Joe Oliver (RH)/Jeff Reed (LH)
1991 (CIN): Oliver (RH)/Reed (LH) – they split time almost evenly
1992 (CIN): Oliver (RH)/Reed (injured most of the year)
1993 (SEA): Dave Valle (RH)/Bill Haselman (RH)
1994 (SEA): Dan Wilson (RH)/Haselman
1995 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Chad Kreuter (switch)
1996 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/John Marzano (RH)
1997 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Marzano (Rick Wilkins got 12 at bats that season for the Mariners)
1998 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Marzano (RH)
1999 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Tom Lampkin (LH)
2000 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Lampkin (LH), Joe Oliver (RH)
2001 (SEA): Wilson (RH)/Lampkin (LH)
2002 (SEA): Wilson/Ben Davis (switch)
2003 (TB): Toby Hall (RH)/Javier Valentin (LH)
2004 (TB): Hall (RH)/Brook Fordyce (RH)
2005 (TB): Hall (RH)/Charles Johnson (RH), Pete LaForest (LH)
2007 (CHC): Barrett, Kendall (RH)/Hill (switch), Blanco (RH)
2008 (CHC): Soto (RH)/Blanco (RH)

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 Jan 28, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Interestingly...

…the Cubs have had a right-handed hitting backup catcher for the last two years. The same two years that they’ve failed to win a single postseason game. I think you can see where Lou is going here.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 1:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Blanco vs. Bako is a wash

Again, I can’t get terribly worked up over the insertion of Bako. He is well-respected, good behind the plate and works well with pitchers. Just like Blanco was. Neither was / will be in Chicago for their prodigious hitting.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks to Trey for the list

If we expect the backup catcher to make a difference in the postseason, that’s quite a stretch. How many ABs do you see Lou giving to Bako over Soto in the playoffs anyway?

There have been a lot of things the Cubs have had for the last two years. That doesn’t mean changing all of them will change our postseason drought.

by madcow256 on Jan 28, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I Doubt It Really Has To Do With A LH Catcher...

… and here’s my thought why.

Last year, Blanco lost a step or two defensively. Granted, he picked it up offensively, but the Cubs likely don’t want that at the expense of defense.

I think this is the reason that the Cubs did not want Blanco back as a player, regardless of price. That’s not what we heard in the media, but what else is Hendry going to say? Is he really going to say that Blanco’s defensive skills have degraded, thus hurting Blanco’s ability at signing somewhere else? Or, perhaps burning the bridge to bring Blanco back as a coach?

Come to think of it, have we ever heard Hendry publicly bashing any (former) player?

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by initram on Jan 28, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lost a step?

I’m not saying you’re wrong, but can you back that up with some stats? My impression from last season wasn’t that he lost a step defensively. Was his runners thrown out down?

I like to think Geo’s success was due to Henry’s mentoring. Why break up a good thing if it doesn’t cost more?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 28, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

wasnt it last season

Bako had neck/back surgery for a herniated disc?

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 6:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So let me get this straight

We send Ceda to Fla to get Gregg to be PART of a trade to get Heilman

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by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 12:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That

had no part in this trade…….

by Cubbieblue06 on Jan 28, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wha? Ya had me then ya lost me.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I dont know

i had the wrong name in my head…….forgive me……Al can you delete my stupidity? lol

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 12:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

thats a true friend

stabs you in the chest not the back

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 1:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm no Uribe fan

but who else would you get to backup SS? And don’t say “Cedeno.”

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 1:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

It will be Aurilia or Uribe. I can’t see any chance the Cubs go with Aaron Miles as the backup to Ryan Theriot. Especially when Theriot will never be confused with Ozzie Smith defensively.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lou has already talked about playing Miles at SS.

Aurilia certainly won’t be playing SS over Miles.

I wonder if we could snag Wilson Betemit from the Sox.

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

YOUR 2009 Chicago Cubs

1. Soriano – LF
2. Kosuke – CF
3. Lee – 1st
4. Ramirez – 3rd
5. Bradley – RF
6. Soto – Cat
7. Fontenot – 2nd
8. Theriot – SS

Bench – Johnson, Gathright, Miles, Aurilia or Uribe, Bako

Rotation – Zambrano, Harden, Dempster, Lilly, Heilman

Pen – Marmol, Gregg, Vizcaino, Gaudin, Guzman, Cotts, Marshall

Triple A – Hoffpauir, Samardzijadzijamarzija, Hart, Ascanio, Atkins

Soon to be whacked – R. Hill, Wuertz

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Don'tcha think Bradley will bat cleanup...

…to break up DLee and Aramis?

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like him to bat 3rd...but it won't happen

I don’t agree with Sweet Lou on the slotting of guys in this lineup. But the above is what I think he will go with.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree for the most part...

…though I think we could see Fontenot batting second until Kosuke proves himself.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Kosuke will platoon with Johnson. And I won’t be convinced until I see evidence to the contrary that Kosuke can hit major league pitching. We may see a lot of Joey Gathright.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

seems Hendry has taken a 97 win team

and possible built it into a 93 win team

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 28, 2009 1:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

Goners – Wood, Howry, Marquis, Ward, Edmonds, Pie, DeRosa (sob), Cedeno, Blanco, Ceda

Arrived – Gregg, Vizcaino, Heilman, Bradley, Gathright, Miles, Bako (assumed), either Aurilia or Uribe (assumed), 3 no-names from Cleveland, Williamson from Baltimore

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 1:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised you've fixated on Williamson so much.

He seems a lesser prospect than all three from Cleveland.
Information on him is so scarce- do you know something or is this a hunch?

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You Forgot...

… Peavy.

My 2008 Christmas wish list includes this jersey. In Hendry We Trust! Current 2009 payroll.

by initram on Jan 28, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I really don't understand the Heilman deal at all

but if Levine is correct and the Cubs are looking for an MI/CI type guy, then why in the world is no one talking about signing Orlando Hudson, forget Uribe and let LBR and Miles back up?

Miles doesn’t have much time at 3B, granted, but unless ARam gets hurt, he won’t need to play many games there.

Jim Hendry, in my opinion, is not making this team better at all this offseason.

by ScottT on Jan 28, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Doghouse prediction

It’s well documented that I don’t believe Lou Piniella has a doghouse. But letting my guard down on this subject for just a moment I hereby predict…

Aaron Heilman will be in Lou’s doghouse by May 1st. With Lou’s shoe shoved up his ass for whining about how the manager uses him.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 1:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Well, if nothing else...

…that should make for a good YouTube clip.

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 28, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Heilman's professionalism

Contrary to the way Blou has painted Heilman, the NYT has only good things to say about the ND alum:

If Heilman loses the starting competition and winds up pitching in relief, I’m sure he’ll be disappointed. But he’ll handle that decision professionally, just as he did during his time with the Mets. Heilman purchased an ad in the scorebook sold at Sunday night’s annual awards dinner of the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. It read: "Playing at Shea before you folks was an experience I will always savor. Thank you for support."

The author of this post is not a certified scout, doctor, agent, statistician, manager, or journalist, nor was he ever a very good player, though he tried very hard to be like Ryne Sandberg and was about as scrappy as it gets (in T-ball). Any opinion expressed above should in no way be confused with fact, truth, or reality and is hereby qualified in the following ways: 1) The author does not know as much about baseball as Lou Piniella. 2) The author does not know as much about baseball as Jim Hendry. 3) The author does not know as much about baseball as either Dusty or Darren Baker.

by DGU on Jan 28, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

BLou

I wish you would just start a blog so if I did read what you are writing over and over, I could just read it once. I am completely fine with people having the opposite opinion, I can even handle ridiculous statements, but I can’t stand reading the same thing over and over again from the same person, even when I agree with them. Can you maybe self-edit a little? I’ve already read the whining thing about 5 times from you, in more than one thread.

As far as Heilman’s “whining,” I do remember hearing that he wanted to start and made some noise about it, but take a read of this recent article and see if it makes you feel any better. I know he’s on a new team and wouldn’t start off complaining in the papers, but he comes across pretty reasonable:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/397164_heilman23.html

by JodyDavis on Jan 28, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I ramble a lot...my apologies

I also say “pound sand” to critique of my wondrous contributions….no apologies.

by BLou on Jan 28, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually Blou

I really would love for you to start a blog. Please? I would read it every day, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day.

by Tate491 on Jan 28, 2009 5:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

G. Heilman wants to start

So would Hendry acquire a guy who has wanted to start for years and throw him back into the bullpen?

I guess we would only be interested in Wolf or Looper if G. Heilman was in the bullpen? Unless they are not counting on Harden for much…

And it would seem as if the Peavy trade is less likely if we are after Wolf or Looper.

by BucknerKongCardenal on Jan 28, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

G. Heilman!

Perfect. He can endorse Old Style.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 28, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fine by me

If it means they get rid of the old marketing campaign. “Jake here….”

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 28, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking about nicknames for Heilman this morning.

Early contenders include “Old Style” (kinda obvious) and “Fully Krausened” (my favorite so far). Or maybe just “G.”

Consistent. Championship. Tradition.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 29, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So say Heilman enters the game in a high-leverage situation

Would Pat or Len say the bases are “fully krausened”?

Should Heilman start, “K” signs should probably be replaced by Old Styles (even if it is obvious).

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 Jan 29, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, that Old Style thing would be awesome.

We are a fever ... we are a fever ... we ain't born typical.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 29, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hymen

is too wrong?

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 29, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Just imagine if he broke up a double play.

We are a fever ... we are a fever ... we ain't born typical.

by dat cubfan daver on Jan 29, 2009 11:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true

yelling “get your pants dirst hymen” could lead to so really bad looks

"I like coconuts, you can break them open and they smell like ladies lying in the sun" Widespread Panic

by Cubbie-Tim on Jan 29, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Did Hendry check ....

to see if Heilman is “fully krausened”?

by montecarlo on Jan 29, 2009 4:41 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Right from "God's Country".

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jan 29, 2009 2:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Update:

Ebiru signs with Giants for 1 million.

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by Fuk-U-Meter on Jan 29, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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