Bruce Miles Blogs Friday At Cubs Camp

In which we learn that:

* Z hasn't had LASIK yet because he has an eye infection.

* Fukudome is still in Japan (because of the WBC) but the Cubs are "monitoring" him.

* Z may not start on Opening Day. (Good!)

* Soriano's going to lead off.

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Why is it that everytime the WBC is mentioned it’s always a bad thing, or like it’s a hinderance? I’m going to answer my own question here. BECAUSE IT IS! Freakin Bud.

Anyway, glad Z is not going to pitch for Venezuela and I’m curious to see what he looks like with a mustache. I’m thinking a latino Todd Jones.

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by tony412 on Feb 13, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Here's your photo of a mustachioed Zambrano

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 Feb 13, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That looks like Bruce Miles in the baseball cap.

Paul Sullivan is to his right (in the photo).

Z looks like he’s ready to start a coup in Venezuela.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you nailed it

I hope Z doesn’t plan on keeping that mustache. Hideous.

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Feb 13, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he does.

Nobody will dare swing with THAT staring daggers at them.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Feb 13, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree completely

Baseball (the world?) needs more awesome mustaches. If he has to put the LASIK off long enough, maybe Gregg will get him into some sweet-ass glasses as well.

"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Feb 13, 2009 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

That's me

Broke out my new Sonoma Valley Wine cap. Hugely busy day down here. It was kind of cool that the Cubs held their press conferences outside instead of in the media room.

by Bruce Miles on Feb 13, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Harden?

Any talk about whether or not he will be ready at start of season?

by Acapulco Taco Pie on Feb 13, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There was talk

Hendry said the Cubs are starting with April 7, the second game of the year, and working backward from there with Harden. They say he’ll be ready.

by Bruce Miles on Feb 13, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's interesting

It will be a pleasant surprise if he’s ready to go on the 7th.

by Acapulco Taco Pie on Feb 13, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BMiles reports that...

…Carlos thinks the moustache makes him look more intimidating. Based on that picture, I think it just makes him look older.

Happy PCR Day, everyone!

by dat cubfan daver on Feb 13, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Would you want a man with that mustache swinging a bat?

I wouldn’t. Especially if he’s planning on a coup.

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 Feb 13, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK, he does look a little scarier in that pic.

Happy PCR Day, everyone!

by dat cubfan daver on Feb 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he doesn't need any badges either

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Feb 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

eso bandido

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Feb 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

just how far down do you wanna go...

There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner

by laidbackliam on Feb 13, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We can talk it out over a cup of joe

And you can look deep in my eyes
Like I was a super-model

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 13, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

worked for Eddie Murray

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that Z's evil Star Trek clone?

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Feb 13, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Between the stache and that baggy tee

Z looks like he’s gained about 30 pounds.

Don’t like.

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 13, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He looked in shape when I saw him at the convention.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I have no concerns about him being out of shape

But the look isn’t very flattering. Z’s a badass. He looks frumpy here though.

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 14, 2009 2:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

30 pounds???

How much do you think that stache weighs exactly?

by Wreckard on Feb 13, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i for one... like the stache.

anyone else?

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by digitalbenjamin on Feb 14, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

kinda has a Latino Burt Reynolds thing going there...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Feb 14, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not surprised. I hope Sori can draw at least 60 walks this season and has an OBP over .360. He’s never had an OBP over .351. He’s only gotten over the 60 walk mark once. Well, Lou must think Sori’s doing well enough in the leadoff spot. Let’s hope he stays healthy and gets on base more often.

"The big possum walks late." - Harry Caray

by memphiscub on Feb 13, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great any MORE bad news ?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Joey Gathright just twisted his ankle...

…in the sunroof of Lou’s car.

Happy PCR Day, everyone!

by dat cubfan daver on Feb 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you don't know what daver is talking about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cySfw8f0beg

I tried embedding it into a fanshot, but I couldn’t figure it out.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa.

Thats pretty crazy.

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

HBCG

it’s nice to see you back

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 14, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good to see you too, Wynn.

:-)

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 14, 2009 2:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So Sam Fuld makes the team ?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Nice try.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lou Piniella

Still the manager.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

uh-oh

BLou is about to explode!!!!!!!!!!!!

by socalbob on Feb 13, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I meant it’s bad news to Jessica.

Was wondering if I’d get a bunch of replies.

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I got it

I was kind of hoping he was driving from Florida and would get lost.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 10:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I knew you would get it!

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Chad Gaudin's request

to remove all dumpsters from the area was declined.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Feb 13, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I see one piece of bad news in that list

Am I missing something

by Wreckard on Feb 13, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Z eye infection, Sori leading off

not happy

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And who would you suggest lead off

Soriano’s as good an option as we have.

People here worry way too much about that molehill.

by Wreckard on Feb 13, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes I just love free swinging hackers

leading off. I would prefer almost anyone besides Soriano who would be more effective down in the order.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think one of the biggest reasons Sori doesn't get moved down

is simply that he’s right-handed.

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 Feb 13, 2009 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tell Lou this right away

I was sure he wanted an all left handed line up.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, Lou likes lefties.........?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone?

You honestly think the team would be better with Fukudome, Theriot, Fontenot / Miles, or the pitcher leading off?

Because I honestly don’t think you mean to say you want to see Soto, Ramirez, Bradley or Lee there, even though they’re the only players who would be an improvement there (in terms of runs generated).

by Wreckard on Feb 14, 2009 12:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Though I'll add

That any of it really isn’t worth enough runs to justify the countless hours people have spent here and on the radio and in the papers talking about it.

Lineup construction is the most overrated thing in baseball.

by Wreckard on Feb 14, 2009 12:26 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

My highest recommendation.

Thank you.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 14, 2009 4:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

670 The Score

said Z will not play in the WBC. Good News IMO

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Here are more details on that

… from cubs.com.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why is it Z starting on opening day a bad thing?

I remember last year he went into 6 innings without giving up a hit.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was the first Opening Day start he made where he didn't get pounded.

I’d just as soon he’d start on day two.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

It’s the wrong message to send. Z needs to be our ace. We need to act like it. He shoulda started game one of the NLCS last year.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think HE needs to act like it first.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with that

but by not starting him opening day you are now saying we no longer have faith in you. That would kill a guys ego like Z’s.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 6:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think that's the case with Z

he’s admitted in the past to being “too amped” and he understands it. Game 1 is only 1 of 162 and he has to take the ball 33-35 times.

I do get your point though as I still maintain Don Baylor’s not starting Todd Hundley in his first game as a Cub at Wrigley certainly hurt his psyche given all the familial circumstances Hundley faced. He was devastated.

by socalbob on Feb 13, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly.

I think that was part of the reason Z didn’t start game 1 of the playoffs — Lou felt he’d be too overwrought.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I think he was playing the hot hand with Dempster.

I guess my point is that I still believe Z is a top five starter in the NL. He’s got all the tools, but he’s a headcase. Not starting him game one only adds to his problems.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Z is our ace

It’s been a long time since Z’s been a top level pticher (you can argue that 2004 was the last time he was a front of the rotation type arm, although I’d probably go with 2005). I don’t care who starts opening day, I just don’t think Z is our ace, and I don’t think we NEED Z to be our ace.

If there is one pitcher on our staff that we NEED something from, I’d go with Rich Harden, who is the best pitcher on our staff, but only if we can keep him healthy.

by toonsterwu on Feb 13, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sends the right message

that if you do not pitch like the ace, you are not the ace.

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah give up on our $90 million dollar man....that's a good idea

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

its not gibing up on him

it is rewardinfg the teammate who best deserves the start in game 1.

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh you were talking about NLDS last year?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. Z is our ace.

All you have to look at is who pitched the best in big games. Z pitched the best in the last two playoffs. I also saw a stat last year, where he had a tremendous era, against winning teams, in his lifetime. Z is a big game pitcher.

by Rick B on Feb 14, 2009 7:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can the Cubs keep Fukudome out of the WBC?

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Feb 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully...

playing with some of his buddies will break his slump. We can only hope!

"I never drink water because of the disgusting things fish do in it" -W.C. Fields

by calicubfan on Feb 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I really want Dome

to start out strong and stay strong. He was grace at the plate at the start of last season.

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Feb 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Soriano

I’ve resigned myself to the guess hitting hack not changing his ways much. All I ask is that the preferential treatment STOP. Hold Soriano accountable for producing, period. We already know we didn’t get a franchise or clutch performer for the $136 million. But just demand that he produce. And when he is in cold slump swinging from his heels for two weeks, then bench him until he gets his act together. And when he makes boneheaded plays in left, then replace him during the late innings.

My positive view of Piniella is well documented. But he’s got to stop with the kid gloves when it comes to Soriano.

by BLou on Feb 13, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that's great over a little league

high school, or college season. But over 162 games, you don’t take your franchise player out of games. Maybe a day or two tops, but you don’t yank him in and out of the lineup. Players don’t remain happy coming in and out of the lineup. They are human and there is a “pride” factor. Soriano is a proven veteran and deserves the respect. He will makie errors and go into slumps. But your “medicine” is way overboard. Not every season needs to be treated in a hard-ass, no love fashion.

by socalbob on Feb 13, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

All I ask

is you stop with the guess hitting hack stuff and stay positive. new season-new hope.

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 Feb 13, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah dude, cut it out

That shit is annoying.

by xene on Feb 13, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Truth be known

That BM is annoying.

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Feb 14, 2009 1:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bruce Miles just did a double-take

“What did I do???”

"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."

by flachimesa on Feb 14, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's make it clear that we are NOT discussing Bruce in this part of the thread.

The “BM” mentioned is “Blue Mike”.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 14, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for clarifying

I certainly did not mean to indict the estimable Bruce Miles!

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Feb 14, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Am I wrong in thinking that the centerfield job is wide open???

We’ve heard that Kosuke and Reed Johnson will platoon. But I have to believe that Kosuke is going will need a good spring to claim a starter or platoon role in centerfield. Something tells me this is going to be wide open between Kosuke, Johnson and Joey Gathright.

by BLou on Feb 13, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We can only hope

that Dome has a good spring, I do not care for a Johnson/Gaithright centerfield combo. Yikes.

"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"

by Grockcubs on Feb 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If Gathright is part of a CF platoon...

… we are in trouble.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed, however I think if Dome really sucks

we would just send him to AAA and bring back Hollywood again maybe.

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hollywood Hulk Hogan?

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who know?

OH YEA BROTHA!!!!!!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think you are...

… although Dome will get some chances because of the contract that he wouldn’t otherwise get.

by DGU on Feb 13, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is Kosuke guaranteed the job?

No, but I think it’s his to lose. Gathright is strictly a defensive replacement/pinch runner, barring some miraculous season that no one, probably including Gathright, is expecting. Reed isn’t strong enough defensively in CF to get a full workload. Now, I don’t think Kosuke can have a horrid spring, but as long as he’s alright, I think he’s the guy.

With Bradley here now, I’d also like to see them try Kosuke in the 2-hole. It looks like Fontenot and Fukudome are the best 2-hole options, unless we want to see Theriot there (and I prefer Ryan in the 8th spot.)

1. Soriano – It’s happening.
2. Fukudome or Fontenot
3. Lee – I don’t expect that they’ll budge him.
4. Bradley – my guess, although maybe Ramirez is at 4.
5. Ramirez
6. Soto
7. Fontenot or Fukudome
8. Theriot

by toonsterwu on Feb 13, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There is one other option. It may not be likely - but we may see it at least once this season:

An OF of Soriano – Bradley – Hoffpauir.

by DGU on Feb 13, 2009 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.

I hope Hoffpauir starts zero games in the outfield. He’s brutal.

He’s the sixth outfielder on this team.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 14, 2009 4:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lee really shouldnt hit 3 anymore but i feel he will

But maybe he will rebound.. I mean he hit what 12 HR in April?

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

An argument for Lee in the 3 spot is that

It “extends” the lineup a bit. Assuming Lee isn’t going to hit 2nd, and that, because of his stature, they aren’t likely to dump him to 6th or lower early in the season, unless his performance dips, putting him at 3 gives him two potential solid guys to follow him up, while perhaps letting the bottom of the order have better opportunities if Bradley and Ramirez are getting on base, whereas putting him, say, 5th, if you perceive him to be a weakness, might lessen the chances.

by toonsterwu on Feb 14, 2009 12:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather see Ramirez third and Lee fifth.

by Rick B on Feb 14, 2009 7:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

Lee cleared the bases with double plays way too many times last year

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

by Clutche on Feb 14, 2009 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Soriano leading off...

makes me sad, but I don’t think we really have someone else who could do that job effectively.

"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Feb 13, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I would be mildly curious

about Kosuke leading off, but I doubt that happens, and Kosuke has to prove that he can improve first. But Kosuke, while not a huge SB threat, did go 12/16 last year, a livable rate, and has good plate discipline (for the most part).

That said, it’s Soriano’s job unless he gets hurt or struggles badly.

by toonsterwu on Feb 13, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They won 97 games with him as their leadoff hitter.

BP has him projected with a .348 OBP. If he does that , they’ll be fine.

by Rick B on Feb 14, 2009 7:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Theriot

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

by Clutche on Feb 14, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We Need More Mustaches Among Our Diamond Heroes

There should be no shaving in baseball

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Feb 13, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Best Cub mustache ever.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd have to go with Dirt....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Feb 13, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good one!

This one’s pretty good, too:

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 13, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This one is pretty powerful too

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Will no one post the Maddux porn mustache for me

as the worst of course.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Since you asked

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 Feb 13, 2009 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you !

So bad it is good. On my to do list is learn how to post photos, right after I get a working scanner.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Feb 13, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

anyone

have the pic of Ryno with a mustache?

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

here is a link to it

http://www.unlikelymoose.com/more/sandberg/moustache.html

sont know how to post pics, and too lazy to learn at the moment….

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WHOA!

I’ve never seen that pic before.

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 14, 2009 2:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO!!!!

by sue369 on Feb 14, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this should have been a Name That Cub

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Beck had a goon stache

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 13, 2009 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

"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."

by flachimesa on Feb 13, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

R.I.P.

btw, is that picture from Maxim?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate mustaches

These pics are proof why they are so awful

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 13, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+18

"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.

by Emelie on Feb 14, 2009 1:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, it is

Baseball’s Men of Mustache

"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."

by flachimesa on Feb 14, 2009 9:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Somewhat off topic (rumor)

Take it for what it’s worth – a rumor on sports radio:

I heard late this week on (phx.) sportsradio that one of the clubs interested in FA Orlando Hudson ~~might~~ be the Cubs.

Very good player, Hudson. Though Fontenot, I feel, is on the verge of a breakout year (big time). Add Miles to the mix also.

"Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel, No Doubt About It!"

by scottsdalecubs on Feb 13, 2009 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hope not

bc then we’d have four second basemen. If Hudson is still around the Miles signing looks worse and worse.

But I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. I trust Hendry. He’s been right far more times than he’s been wrong.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 13, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's the same rumor that's been posted here at least twice.

There’s nothing to it.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 14, 2009 4:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Meh well I had a pretty shitty night

And you know you could tack on the last three months. To say the least, I need some fucking Cubs baseball..

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 13, 2009 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

+1

- the bad night.. pretty normal night.. Just ready for “chicago Cubs Baseball is on the Air”

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What happened?

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Eh tonight girl trouble

After spending months getting over a girl that hung me out to dry finally met another one but it failed miserably absolutely tonight. Typical..combined with the economic issues and the idea of getting into my dream college severly waning, the least I can say is I need baseball..

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 13, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

Don’t worry — there are others

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man

Just frustrated. I’ll probably be fine after a long night slleep!

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 13, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we've all been there

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Feb 13, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you need to let it all out

watch this and CRANK IT! Good therapy my man…

(NSFW)

"I've got an idea...an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." ~Peter Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Feb 14, 2009 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Get a dog.

They are very loyal. :D

by sue369 on Feb 14, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Where do you want to go?

Good luck!

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

UVA

Very competitive at my school to go there..

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 13, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

good luck beutiful campus

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 11:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 13, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good luck with school.

And don’t worry about the girl. Years from now, you won’t even remember her name.

Trust me on this one.

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

by Al Yellon on Feb 14, 2009 4:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I'm pretty fine now

sleep is always good after a bad night..

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 14, 2009 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep on both accounts

The dream girl and college. You never know what you might end up liking.

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 13, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well, I hear there's this scholarship if you win the caddies' tournament...

…and maybe a chance to meet Lacey Underall… ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Feb 13, 2009 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I am worried about Harden...

I really am. i am not convinced he will hold up. I think part of the reason we have so many starters competing is because we are going to need them. I really am praying that Shark makes a big jump. Who knows about Guzman. If i am a betting man (and I am) I would take the under on 25 starts would most likely take the under on 20 starts and would most likely take the under on 100IP… I would also take a prop bet of where does Harden start the year? And gamble on DL. I have been very optimistic with him but he scares me poopless. If healthy he is the best starter in the NL (yes the NL maybe al of basebeball) but i dont think he is healthy

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he won't hold up

I don’t expect more than 15 starts out of him

Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.

by nji232 on Feb 13, 2009 11:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

But with 15 starts

I’m confident 14 of them will be quality.

by ak123 on Feb 14, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought for sure you were making a "Happy Days" allusion there...

But then I realized you really were serious about the Shark jumping :)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Feb 14, 2009 2:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Hendry's worried too.

The chasing of Jake Peavy convinced me that Hendry was concerned about one, or maybe two, of his starters health.

by Rick B on Feb 14, 2009 8:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OR

if you have a chance to land a Cy Young winner, you do it. Just because you’re pursuing pitching doesn’t mean you think someone you have is gonna have an arm fall off.

I'm not a diaper, so don't try to change me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 14, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Also I really dont know why in gods green earth Fukudome thinks its a good idea to mozy into camp

in the middle of March. I get it he wants to play for the Japan but seriously? Bad call. He needs to prove himself to the organization. He better live up to that contract. Just think if we didnt have that contract…

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

We could have re-signed wood, probably gotten Peavy... etc. etc.

I vote that anyone wearing a Japenese headband this year at Wrigley gets punched in the face for being a bandwagoer

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and for rooting for a bad player

honestly, I see 3 years of being a bench player in Fukudome’s future.

Let the Blaine Gabbert era begin.

by nji232 on Feb 13, 2009 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If he doesn turn it around this year it aint gonna happen

I think you are correct. If that happens send him to AAA or something. He wsa terrible. I hope he can turn it around though. I am going to be optimistic. I am not sure why though

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 14, 2009 12:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Here you go.......

http://cubs.topbuzz.com/cubs-pictures/v/cubs-fans/Cubs+fan+wears+a+Japanese+head+bandana.jpg.html?g2_GALLERYSID=9b58e29ea42d79d6d178be2dfa464ff4

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

by Clutche on Feb 14, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What are peoples thoughts on Hoffpauir?

Is he going to make this team? I personally would rather have Jake Fox make it. But from what I see there is no one on this roster who can back up 3B and we dont have a SS on the roster.

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Feb 13, 2009 10:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs