Milton Bradley To Sign Today; Press Conference At 3:30 CT
Use this post for comments on Bradley's news conference. I don't have details, but I presume it will be carried on CSN Chicago -- and this is the perfect kind of off-season event that you'd hope the MLB Network would carry live, also.
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If anybody living in Chicago...
…learns about this being broadcasted on the radio or some online service, can you let us know? Down here in Kansas we don’t get too much…
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Try the WGN radio online streaming.
Click on the Listen Now button at the top of the page
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you know for sure that it will be on WGN?
Or are you just guessing?
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
but since they’re the flagship, they’ve carried the press conferences live in the past.
Guess we’ll find out in an hour.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WGN will be carrying it live.
Stay tuned…..
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant.
I should be getting home right about 3:30 and hope you’re right about MLBN showing it. If not perhaps WGNA or ESPN will have it.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Jan 8, 2009 2:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know..
if contract details will be announced/publicized today at the press conference or will those come out later?
by philadelphiacub on Jan 8, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just checked Cot's.
Nothing about details on there yet.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 years
for around 30 millions is on cubs.com
by 100yearitch on Jan 8, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Those are generalities.
The details we want are options, conditional clauses, payment distribution, etc.
by Flatley on Jan 8, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. Right
It did go on to say that there were incentives for games played, which I think is huge for this character.
by 100yearitch on Jan 8, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
character?
Aren’t his games played more a reflection of injury? You may also be interested to find out that last season he came back from a knee injury twice as fast as doctors had projected. The guy has had a reputation as being a hard worker.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's calling him a character, not saying that the contract was designed primarily to reflect his character.
Just because you are a character doesn’t mean you have character.
by Flatley on Jan 8, 2009 5:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Mr. Wolf.
Thank you, boys.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
by lapetino on Jan 8, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I post this not to gloat ...
because I became a Dunn proponent last month, but I guess I sort of predicted this in November.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/11/4/653822/hendry-should-go-after-mil
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
eh, you know what ...
before anybody flames me, I just read a comment on that thread that said others suggested/predicted it earlier. Sorry — the memory is going with age.
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 2:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In before...
Bradley goes off on Chicago media in his intro press conference. : )
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Things GameBoard might throw today:
Pencils
Media Guide
A new Cubs cap
His back
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is that going to be his
official BCB name? I like it.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure we can find
a whole hell of a lot here…from the good (Gamemaster) to the bad (Trouble).
Thunder Road, anyone?
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Jan 8, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We haven't voted yet...
…but “GameBoard” and “DHL” are both leaders of the pack. DHL = He played DH last year + on the DL quite often = DHL
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When he has a bad day how about "Sorry"
or when he gets hurt “Operation”.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Over the span of a 162 game season...
…I’m sure there will be PLENNNNTY of opportunities to make board game jokes!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't we at least give this guy a chance
before we decide he’s a failure? DHL is too negative if you ask me. This feels like Jacque Jones all over again.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jan 8, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am all for him. I don't care who we have as long as we win.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
caution to the wind
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WSCR...
said they Will Carry the press conference live
Kasey
See what old Cubs Scorecards looked like at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/scorecards.html
Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
by kaseyi on Jan 8, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wewt
NOT blocked by my corporate firewall…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you...
Corporate firewall!!! I’ll have to pull out the old AM radio.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am sick and tied of
All these jabs at Bradley and his health….. Hendry is not stupid he’s familiar with Bradley’s injury history but he knows he’s a dynamite hitter that the Cubs desperately needed from the left side.
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hendry's intelligence...
Has nothing to do with Bradley’s tendency to land on the DL… a lot.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
put me in the undecided camp
But the Bradley signing was bound to be controversial — given his past. Hell, just about any signing the Cubs have made in recent years — Marquis, DeRosa, Soriano, Lilly, etc. — have drawn a good deal of criticism.
The only one I can think of that didn’t was re-signing Ramirez.
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
everyone is a Bradley expert/shrink all of a sudden
by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Jan 8, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd ususally agree with you, Galvan...
…but all we have to go off of is GameBoard’s history. And he’s played more than 100 games 3/9 seasons, and more than 141 games 1/9 seasons. I can’t ignore that.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But how about Harden's
Injury history? He’s been on the DL a lot in his career as well, But you would have thought that he was Rick Sutcliffe. All I want is to give Bradley a chance, you know me if the guy becomes a bust ill criticize and critique him.
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just went to the Comcast site
and it confirmed that they will be televising the press conference at 3:30 cst.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 8, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My bad,
I didn’t link the right thing. Here.
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 8, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Would WGN Radio start talking about the conference already?
Right now they are talking about some crazy couple’s divorce…not baseball.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait to see if DHL is a "well-spoken" "person of color".
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 3:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lol...
“He speaks so well!” Chris Rock reference if anyone’s seen his stand-up.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That really isn't funny.
people obviously were offended by it, there’s no need to make light of it. let’s keep race discussion off this site.
by aramis on Jan 8, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot "uppity"
I’m sure that’s the next word you’ll use for him that you’ll express indignation at people being offended by.
by Wreckard on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You really don't know me at all do you?
Yet you’re so damn sure of what I’ll say and feel. Huh. Usually people who make blanket assumptions about others without actually knowing them are considered rude.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Chad is actually a priest.
And a presidential candidate.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, not well
Which, coincidentally, is how you’ve come across lately.
by Wreckard on Jan 8, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's just cracking jokes, which he does all the time.
The season needs to start, then we can argue about things that are actually important, like Riot’s value.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
joke?
That was a joke? Thanks for letting us know.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Com'on man...
…weren’t you here yesterday talkin’ about all this stuff?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yesterday?
My friend, yesterday is over and I am the one that stopped discussing it. If something is a joke then be funny.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
John McCain?
Is that you?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wait
I thought I was supposed to be a liberal
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait.
I thought political discussion was not supposed to be on this site.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 8, 2009 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
I wasn’t bringing up politics. I was making light of the fact that I was accused of being a liberal yesterday. Aren’t you thrilled about Bradley’s signing?
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Jan 8, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thrilled, yes.
I better not say anything more.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 8, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just playing off
your “My friend” comment. That’s it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network?
Any word on if this will be picked up there?
by kanderber on Jan 8, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cant find it on csn, listening to 670
but doesnt sound like the interview :(
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It hasn't started yet.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Where the hell is it?!
Can’t find it!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Go to the Score's Web site and stream their broadcast.
I’m listening to it right now. The press conference is about to begin.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WGN Radio will also carry it.
They will switch to the news conference as soon as it starts.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
chatter chatter chatter...
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it's on now!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I only have radio..
…on WGN or SCORE?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SCore
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Score
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Both are carrying it,
don’t think it’s started yet. TV might just have a picture waiting for it to start.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How does Milton look?
Angry? Perturbed? Annoyed?
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not on yet
ill let you know
:D
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's on...
The Greek Priest is sprinkling Bradley with holy water… Wut?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...Bradley's gettin' mad....
…OHH – he just slugged a priest!
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the jerks on the Score
making another lame joke about the Cubs
See what old Cubs Scorecards looked like at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/scorecards.html
Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
by kaseyi on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry...
But that was hilarious.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You...
have a different sense of humor that I have.
See what old Cubs Scorecards looked like at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/scorecards.html
Also, see the Cubs 2009 schedule at http://cubsbythenumbers.com/sched2009.html
by kaseyi on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ZOMG ROFLCOPTER ITS ON!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
IZ ON!!!111!!!
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Report:
Bradley wanted to be here with the Cubs. The Cubs felt he filled a need. Everyone was patient, and we’re happy to have him.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
WGN Radio is live with the conference!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure what a
“choppy market” means, but it sounds bloody.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think it makes all the players seasick.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good God, that's Jaws' music...
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 8, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Needed to land
an outstanding hitter in the outfield from the left side. MB hits well from both sides. We had to make the right choice to be productive in the middle of the order. We took a deliberate approach to how we wanted to do it.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Imo
we should rec all of drews comments for people to easily find in the future
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I will only report drew
I will not recommend him.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
all of em?
even the sand-pounding ones?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of a backhanded slam at Dome there.
Let’s hope no one translates this for him.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Bradley is as patient at the plate...
…as he was during the contract negotiations.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hendry had dinner with Milton
first weekend of November.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no word on if he had the fish.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We need to call him
Gameboard or Bradley. Milton is for our favorite “Cubs Win” sign guy.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I was transcribing, give me a break...
:D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know
but I have seen others refer to him as Milton and have been wanting to say this. this seemed like a good time to do it. Wasn’t picking on you.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am recommending this post.
Because we had a Milton long before we had Bradley.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its either Fischer Price or no nickname
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MB: "I want to be a Chicago Cub"
5-6th of NOvember.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MB: "I'm not crazy"
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hendry:
we need MB to get to the next level of the playoffs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hence
win a game
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Winning a game....
is helpful to get to the next level.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is it?
I thought that was his number.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Milton steps to teh mike
a ruby red tie, and a power suit… Pat Hughes, where are you?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sharp.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Medically we are convinced..."
Understatement of the conference.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Historically we're not...but, y'know, medically...definitely.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MB:
I am blessed. Through trial and tribulations, I have come to stand here today and take the stage here in Chicago.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Footnote:
I hate The Score.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know. I wish they'd stop cutting in.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Humor
Have a sense of it
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
everyone has one
they’re just all different.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is true.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do, I just don't find them funny at all.
by aramis on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
I hated them too until they started making me laugh. To each his own.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love them
They are both Sox fans, but hate on both teams when they have to and praise both when they have to. Very un-biased
by PieFan08 on Jan 8, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
at times...
… yes… but they are always honest. This is why I like them, because I don’t need to hear a bunch of homers.
by dmlichte on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"All I want to do is win."
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Something about falling short
“I want to help the team go to the next level.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Marquis is going to be piiiiiisssed
they gave away his number
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 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I figured they'd retire it.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he'd pitched better...
It would still be his number
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
by cocknfire on Jan 8, 2009 6:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"I consider myself to be the most blessed man on the face of the earth."
Wow.
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I
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 8, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whoops
I was gonna say, I hope all you pro-Bradley guys are right….im vary wary about this signing b/c of his injuries
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 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How can you not like that?
He’s really, truly excited to be a member of this team. I’m psyched.
by aramis on Jan 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I have no problem with it
It’s just a BIG statement.
by elgato on Jan 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh-oh.
Question time!!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now I get why the Cubs were so confidant they could sign MB.
He told Jim he wanted to sign with the Cubs if they wanted him and was willing to wait until they worked out the finances to be able to sign him.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what is there, a jet engine in the room?
“This is the right move, my health is not an issue”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"There's a sense of urgency here...and I'm hungry for that"
Wow, awesome quote, GameBoard. I actually like it.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haven't met a player in Chicago
I didn’t like (or something like that)
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin and Lee recommended Chicago
he talked to both of them before signing.
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 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im an outfielder for life
"last year was the first year I DH’d, its not an adjustment (going to RF), its what i do.
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Im sure Mark Prior thinks he's still a starting pitcher as well
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 8, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and...
it cuts out.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"When I go home, I'm physically and mentally exhausted...there's a lot of guys that don't do that"
Damnit, he’s impressing me.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
he wants people to know he feels motivated to do this…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exhausted = DL = Not Tough
Ask Rocco Baldelli, he gets exhausted all the time
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, dude, that's a medical issue
As in, he has an illness.
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
by cocknfire on Jan 8, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
“If I didn’t get a check, I’d still go out there and play just as hard.”
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great!
See if he’ll take a pay cut then so we can get Peavy too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what did he say about pressure?
he has not family, baseball is a disease? I must have misheard something.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think he said, "This is easy."
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I have no idea what he's talking about right there.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quote:
“Pressure is when you’re struggling to put food on the table for your family. Baseball is easy.”
Gotta give him credit. The man is saying all the right things. Now for that whole “doing” part.
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
by TheTruth11 on Jan 8, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he really believes that...
… he should approach the game with joy, not anger. Let’s hope that’s the case.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 9, 2009 4:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
I would hope he’d approach his job with tenacity and a highly competitive mindset. He’s not a delivery truck driver. I don’t really care if he works with a smile on his face or not.
We’ve had enough “nice guys” and “lovable losers” in Chicago. It seems to me Cubs fans are more worried about liking their team than winning sometimes.
by Wreckard on Jan 9, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I say...
Hendry takes him up on that offer
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
which offer?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Play for free
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, ok!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, he said...
…“Baseball is a disease. And I’m the cure.”
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take his check!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Talk about cutting the budget!
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He had me at hello...
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He said that pressure is people putting food on there tables
For there families; But this is baseball… and its easy.
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ah!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aw man...the Score just lost the audio.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF RADIO CUT OUT
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep, and commercials on the 'GN stream.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right at the point where he's asked what he wants to say to the fans, too.
Conspiracy? Experts say no, but my producer says yes.
by Flatley on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Something that could have been brought to my attention
YESTERDAY!
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by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
IU*^&(T&GHI#HNUYG^&E*WRGHIOUY#HRIU#BN#
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by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He also
Makes a point that there are players who come home and are not mentally and physically tired from playing the game, where MB is always physically and mentally tired from the game.
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Theriot is always mentally and physically tired
from the post-game interviews.
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 8, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
by TheTruth11 on Jan 8, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Darn
i really hope someon can get a full meeting in the fanshots.
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Im disappointed that MLBN
Didnt carry this press conference.
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow these radio channels are horrid
:(
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ah, back on MLB.com
they’re talking about Dome. They want him to bat better. They feel good about the outfield. MB, “Fuke”, Johnson, all can play all three positions.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, heard that, too.
Did he just call Gathright “Jody Gathright”?
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Kosuke
even said he prefers to be called “Dome”.
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by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dragonsfanatic said it several times
but I’ve heard Piniella and Hendry call him Fook a few times now, so I guess that’s what they call him.
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
by JohnM on Jan 9, 2009 4:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ON MLBN
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
by zm1217 on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Milton on Lou
“He’s a character. He takes the pressure off the players. That helps the players. He’ll fight for you.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jimbo has aged, man...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
“I expect to hit somewhere in the middle, drive in a lot of runs.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"I didn't consider any offer but from the Cubs"
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Are the Cubs just trying to piss Sammy Sosa off?
Giving his number away to two players after he leaves. I know he didn’t leave on good terms, but his number has to be retired for what he accomplished as a player on the field..
BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no it doesn't
You can’t separate the off the field stuff. The guy who hit the HRs was also the guy who abandoned his team and was a grade A Dbag….
by dmlichte on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dont forget the flinstone vitamins either
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 8, 2009 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or the cork
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
by TheTruth11 on Jan 8, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“Rightfield is a definite challenge, but I’m ready, I’ve matured. I know I’ll make mistakes, but this is a new chapter, I can turn the page, I can close the book that’s been written and start new.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:51 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
If he's right about this...
… then I’ll be happy to be wrong about this signing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 8, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"Once I got around good guys"
all I wanted to do was support and play with them and be friends. Everyone wants to be loved. All I’ve tried to do is fit in. Getting elected to the AS team by the other players (?) changed me. I feel more comfortable, more open.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Presser is over
now they’re talking about his “checkered past”.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, well...I'll have to try to catch a replay on MLBn tonight.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“He gives the Cubs a lot of flexibility in the middle of teh lineup”.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it still on?
I can’t find it on MLB, Score, or WGN. This was a travesty of technology.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network is carrying analysis right now.
The conference is over.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. - Dave Barry
by zm1217 on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
“If they wanted some attitiude, he’s certainly got it.”
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Based on this interview,
Seems like he is a good player. Hopefully he’s a man of his word. And are they seriously considering him playing all positions? Having Bradley in CF…interesting..
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by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
maybe they think
if Dome gets his swing back, he can move back to right and Gameboard to center.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he proves his knees are in order, I could see this happening.
RIP Ron Asheton (1948-2009)
by dat cubfan daver on Jan 8, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For all I would have liked to see Pie play
if this happened, I’d be exceedingly happy. Dunno what happens to Johnson then.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson would still platoon with Fukudome...
unless Fukudome is ready. Like Fukudome and Bradley, Johnson can play all three OF spots. Johnson would also sub for Bradley when Bradley is hurt or needs rest.
by SouthernCub on Jan 9, 2009 8:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
erm...if we are going to call him nicknames
mine is Fischer Price
BCB Works Miracles: It saved my English grade!
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's Gameboard....no one but you is going with Fischer Price
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jan 8, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well I am a one man army then!
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's okay
I’m pretty sure I’m the only one that uses Spendry
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jan 8, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well my personal favorite is
The Fonz Soriano…eh!
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes I'm glad I haven't heard that until now
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jan 8, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Being in CF could help him stay healthy
if he stays away from the walls.
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 8, 2009 7:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Im
alot more excited for Bradley then i ever was for Dome.
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
by Rudey on Jan 8, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, Bradley is a better hitter than Fukudome...
and as good defensively. It’s just a question of health with Bradley.
by SouthernCub on Jan 9, 2009 8:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NY 4, TX 5.
Pudge Rodreiquez to the plate.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
0-2
on Pudge
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Giambi and Nady
at first and second…. Pudge 1-2. Christian on deck
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
PROGRAMMING NOTE:
Coming up next on the MLB Network the NL in review.
Seems like a great show
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I need to get this channel.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pudge grounds out.
Runners to second and third. two outs.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what game are you doing this to?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yanks/Rangers
Three outs!
Now I’m done. :D
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bored at work, drew?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just keeping
my hand in. It’s been what feels like forever since I “called” a game…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NL Awards Review special now
On MLB Network
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Watched it last night.
I’m very impressed with the MLB Network. It’s a must watch place already for baseball fans.
I can’t wait to see their live game coverage!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm kinda sad to see
Hoffman and Smoltz sign with different teams. Just two guys that I thought would never leave their respective uniforms. Also, Rocco signs with Red Sox?!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So now that everyone has heard from Bradley
How many people has he convinced that he is actually a good guy who is here to play baseball and not be a distraction.
Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.
by nji232 on Jan 8, 2009 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
me
but I was mostly convinced before.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see how it plays out...
No one plans on being a distraction, it just happens. T.O. has had some pretty good press conferences too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Stop with the TO crap
Bradley has never been about Bradley. He is completely different than TO. Yes, Bradley is intense and can fly off the handle. Yes he has made mistakes and probably will again.
He is not TO. TO is mostly concerned about TO. TO only wants to win only when TO is involved in the win.
Bradley and TO are completely different.
by rlpete on Jan 9, 2009 8:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right...
T.O. has never attacked anybody, my apologies.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 9, 2009 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unlike Bradley
No wait that’s just like Bradley. Who has he attacked exactly?
by Wreckard on Jan 9, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just want him to play more than 130 games...
Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 8, 2009 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and Bush said that the war was over years ago while its still going on
Sure he says this stuff now, but I won’t buy it until its shown out there on the field
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This too.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They all sound good
and say the right things at these conferences. When the games start, then we will know.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jan 8, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actions speak louder than words.
I’m holding judgment until he plays. Like, every day.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And who you cheerin for tonight?
Big 12?
UF favored by 3, but I’m taking OU in a blow out. 34-17.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think all us Big 12 people think OU is a bit better than they are
But everybody else loves Florida way too much. I dont think a team can disrespect OU like Florida did and then expect to win. I got OU 52-35.
Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.
by nji232 on Jan 8, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Florida 41 OU 24
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jan 8, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on board
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 8, 2009 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
More positive than in the past
But I want to see what he does on the field. He certainly said all the right things — which is harder to do than you might think
Team Speed Kills. All SEC, all the time.
by cocknfire on Jan 8, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice coverage CSN....
…mic cuts out and…boom….we switch you back to the Blackhawks replay.
Whoever said you can't mix business with pleasure never owned a PuttPutt course---Andy Bernard
by carmen_fanzone on Jan 8, 2009 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What would you guys say
To doing a Cubs Classic game thread?
Vote on which game, and do the PBP just to refresh some great memories?
by Galvan316 on Jan 8, 2009 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Only if it includes a copious amount of images.
by Flatley on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and the cleveland spiders.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I f'n hate the spiders. Seems like they always win nowadays.
by N Oakley on Jan 8, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They come close to winning
especially on days Bob Howry starts.
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 8, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can I do Roll Call? Like I always do?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish it was Spring....
It’s going to snow again tomorrow :(
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry sue!
Springtime cures all our baseball woes…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jan 8, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Milton is on XM 175 right now!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is he singing?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"I'm in the money"
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whens Gathrights conference?
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 8, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, he gave an interview on XM's MLB Home Plate yesterday.
He said he was so excited to play for the Cubs.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he's excited...
Just to be on a major league roster.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jan 8, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he said he excited to be a Cub (multiple times)
and to play for a contending team. He’s never had that opportunity before.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
erm...Padres in 06 ring a bell for him?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
by Chanman25 on Jan 8, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I know what you mean.
He’s been with the Rays and Royals.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
NO BELL FOR YOU!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You too can use the internet to
find out things you don’t know!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I found out
that Milton Bradley wasn’t on the 2006 Dads, but the 2007 third-place Dads!
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This tangent was about Gathright, not Bradley.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just learned something!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 8, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
um
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/2006.shtml
I don’t see Gaithwright either. Am I missing something?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's Gathright's page
http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gathrjo01.shtml
Year Ag Tm Lg
————————-+
2004 23 TBD AL
2005 24 TBD AL
2006 25 TOT AL
TBD AL
KCR AL
2007 26 KCR AL
2008 27 KCR AL
In 2006, he played for the Devil Rays and the Royals.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Jan 8, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a misunderstanding,
we were talking about Gathright (who never played for the Padres, not Bradley (who did play for the Padres).
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on