Hope Springs Eternal: Pregame Thread, Cubs vs. Dodgers at Mesa, Wednesday 2/25, 2:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Feb 25, 2009 12:00 PM CST
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Isn't that the best thing you've seen in four months? Baseball at last!
I don't know whether the spring training schedule makers did this on purpose, matching the Cubs in their first spring game against the team that eliminated them unceremoniously in last year's NLDS. It's hardly a revenge match, either -- so many Cubs from the 2008 team aren't here any more, and the one man who had perhaps the most to do with the Dodgers' run to the playoffs (Manny Ramirez) is still sitting at home.
I'm not going to put pitcher boxes up for these threads for a while, since as Lou has said, most of the regular rotation starters won't appear in games for a few days, and those who do start will likely not go more than a couple of innings. Jeff Samardzija will start for the Cubs; Mitch Atkins also will get some mound time today. Four regulars will start: Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Geovany Soto, and Ryan Theriot. Word is that Soto will play only two spring games before leaving for the WBC. For the Dodgers, Claudio Vargas (a Met last year and a Brewer before that) will start on the mound, followed by Eric Milton and Ramon Trancoso. Regulars Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Juan Pierre, Casey Blake and James Loney will appear (though probably not for long.
Please visit our SBN friends at True Blue LA for the Dodger fan perspective. The weather is supposed to be spectacularly good, sunny and 84, which is about 12-15 degrees above average for late February. (And it's supposed to stay warm for at least another week.)
And as ever, discuss amongst yourselves.
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Sweet Jesus it's arrived.
LOOOOOOOOOONG off-season. Excited to see how SpellCheck looks in the starter’s role. Gonna be listening on GameDay Audio.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR BASEBALL
in Arizona I’m sure. Here in Chicago the weather sucks. Wait…I just saw the sun! No, that was a snow plow’s headlights.
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It's actually pretty nice out
There was a brief shower about an hour ago, but the sun is shining and it’s supposed to go up to the upper 40s.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I must be in the tundra zone
North Suburbs at work.
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by Fukudometer on Feb 25, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
Sunny and 53 outside my window in Chicago right now.
Probably nicer than it’ll be on Opening Day.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Just be happy you're not in Stevens Point, WI
They got like an inch of ice overnight… gotta love traveling for business!
Spent my last two two winters working for a client up there
SO happy to be done with the drive now that I’m on a project in the loop!
Play Ball!!!
Already listened to the comeback against the Rockies, Z’s no-no and the clincher from last year this morning… I’m ready for some live stuff, albeit spring training!
by Great Odin's Raven on Feb 25, 2009 12:04 PM CST reply actions
This off-season is OVAH!!!
(Sorry ’bout that, folks.)
I’m listening to the Mets-O’s game right now. If I understood the announcers correctly, Felix Pie is not in the starting lineup (but maybe he’ll show up later). Hey, here comes Angel Pagan for the Mets…
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
YES!!!!!!
I NEED Baseball! This is great, my fifth year of fulling watching baseball begins :D
#34: You'll be missed!
Let's play two!!!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
lets go Samardzija
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift"
Steve Prefontaine
Hey Gents & Gals!
My, my, what a long off season. A bit more lonely for me, too, because my company decided to crack down on surfing at work a bit so I couldn’t post regularly or spend hour upon hour reading. I’m sneaking this one in now; I just can’t help myself. Can’t wait to hear Pat & Ron this afternoon.
Go Cubs!
"We are not equations with hats." -Dean Young
Voice of the Turtle...
For, lo, the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone;
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of the singing of birds is come,
And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.
Thank you Ernie Harwell!!!!!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
Time for NLDS revenge!!!!
Wait, thats not the case at all. Still nice that baseball is starting again
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
Pregame thread!
This just warms the cockles of my heart
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Good to see you!
Hope you had a nice winter.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
backatcha chilango
the winter… not so much, this being one of Chicago’s “legacy” winters
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Anywhere to watch this?
any streams out there?
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.
WGN 720 AM
I don’t think there’s TV just yet, and I don’t know about streams.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
is there at ST TV schedule?
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by Fukudometer on Feb 25, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
i found one
but its for the SF-CLE game
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.
THE FUKUDOMETER
is reset at .000. Let’s hope I can glue that tenths digit down as a 3.
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Not for a while, though.
He’s still in Japan training with their WBC team.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Thank goodness.
What better way to pass the time in the office than with day baseball.
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
About time!
No disrespect to pigskin lovers but baseball is the true American pasttime!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
+1
And Chicago is a baseball town. So glad to be on the cusp of Spring Training baseball!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Feb 25, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions
I've got class
during the much of the game, so I won’t be able to listen live. Does anyone know if MLB archives ST games like they do regular season games?
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
Well then, why don't you tune in some time when you...have no class.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
.... ... .. .
so, yes they do archive? gotta love those cryptic responses….
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
I'm not entirely sure...
…but my guess is, no, they don’t archive ST games.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
t'was my fear
I’ll just get my engine going with some exhilariting Pirates baseball…the dependably sad Pirates
"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore
You mean local Chicago stations?
Probably not. It looks like WGN will be broadcasting the game, but their Internet stream belongs to MLB. You have to subscribe to Gameday Audio to hear it.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 12:52 PM CST reply actions
Mets up 3-1 in the third.
Ryan Church just smoked a double to the wall, driving in ex-Cub Angel Pagan.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Just hearing baseball PBP, even if it's the Mets... ah, spring is on the way!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Lineup
Soriano, LF
Theriot, SS
Lee, 1B
Hoffpauir, DH
Soto, C
Fontenot, 2B
Johnson, CF
Robnett, RF
Scales, 3B
Here's one:
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
She has a BLOG?
Who knew?
Anyway, don’t expect Soriano, Theriot, Lee or Soto to play more than 2-3 innings, maybe 2 AB at most.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
It's a mandate from MLB.com, I believe
Most of the beat writers now will doing blogs (sometimes in place of mailbags), at least that’s what I heard from a good source.
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
the mailbags have been renamed
to inboxes as well. trying to get hip and with it, i guess.
There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner
by laidbackliam on Feb 25, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Gonna try to get banned there, too?
;-)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
She wouldn't dare!
And Carrie probably has more cajones than the Evil BCB guys.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Ah, I see you've chosen a different tact for your comment there
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
on Carrie's blog, that is
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
do we know
which pitchers (other than the shark) we will see today (and in what order)
by brian custer on Feb 25, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions
I think Atkins was supposed to pitch today, too.
He and Samardzija were both going to go 2-3 innings, IIRC.
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
Don't know.
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
Cubs and
Tiger back on the same day. Gotta love it! Spring/Summer won’t be long now.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Feb 25, 2009 1:12 PM CST reply actions
Ahhhhhh....
….life is officially good again. :)
Lineups and Tigers and Cubs, OH MY!
by Dave in the basement on Feb 25, 2009 1:17 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Great DAY!
Cubs are back and I jsut got an amazing job and am moving to DC!!!!!
What a day!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Congrats
on the new job. Sorry to hear that you are moving so far away from Chicago.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Yea it sucks but ia m really esxcited for this opportunity.
I have decided i am hopping on the Capitls bandwagon. Ovechkin is too good!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Congrats
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
grats fisch!
new jobs rock the house
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
You haven't told everyone here have you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions
noooooooooo
just the fact that one exists…. :D
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Cubs vs Nats
Cubs visit the Nats in mid July and tickets go on sale for the Nats next week sometime….so you can still get your Cubs fix in person!
Pregame show starting
Can’t they get rid of the “This is the year!” crap?
Ok, first complaint out of the way!
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions
and your point is...?
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I'm so going crazzzzzzzzzzy!
wearing my cubs gear at school!
Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!
OKAY folks the game is a foot who will be this year's DARK HORSE?
We know we know that there are only a couple of spots open; 13th position player, last RH reliever, 5th starter
But who will WOW the staff. Last year I recall it was Hoffpauir, followed by Fontenot
This year I predict it is Koyie Hill. This is it for him, followed by Angel Guzman.
Both force old timers of Bako and Vizcaino to be jettisoned.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I'll take Jake Fox and Angel Guzman.
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
Gimme Neal Cotts and...um...
…yeah, what the hell, I’ll take Jake Fox, too.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Fox is intriguing.
We’ll see.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'll take Jose Ascanio.
I liked him last year… so I like him again this year.
by Great Odin's Raven on Feb 25, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
Wore my cubs shirt today
told some people it was a holiday………they just don’t get it.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
lineups?
lol. I cant belive it is the firs day of ST already!!!!!
"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"
Play ball!!
:-)
And for the love of God, no one get hurt!
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 1:51 PM CST reply actions
hiya HBCG!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Hey Em!
:-)
Glad this hasn’t been a real game. i was out playing in the mud instead. :-P
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
with your sweet dog?
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Who's in charge of roll call?
"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."
Thank you for
the heads up. Time had gotten away from me.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Just one warning.
Don’t cross the streams.
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
Northsider isn't here...who can do PBP?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 1:56 PM CST reply actions
northsider emailed me today
He too just got a new job… broadcasting baseball for the Fort Myer Miracle.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
what happened to the ARCUS posts?
They seem to have disappeared. Hmm…..seems that job has a lot of power. And black helicopters . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
I deleted them.
… at Emelie’s request.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ah
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
ROFL
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
You're already using your new powers!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
be afraid... be very afraid...
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
testing testing
that’s good that’s good
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
He's not Messmer but he'll do
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Nobody
and I mean nobody is Messmer…but I’m highly biased having been to hundreds of games at Chicago Stadium.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
Aah, the Spring Training MLB.com audio feeds...
Sounds checks galore and voices of people asking for Ron Santo’s autograph during the game. There is nothing quite like it.
I'm just glad KRNT decided to carry the game today here in DSM.
Last year they didn’t bother to carry any games until early March.
Music here!
you read my mind
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
who's the announcer?
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
F7
1 out.
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Wow you guys must be way ahead of me.
Jeff just threw his first pitch.
Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!
Reed Johnson
Diving catch
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sounded as good
as the one last year vs. WSH
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popped up cap
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
ball sliced away from him the whole time, too.
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
I love that guy
RJ is becoming one of my favorites on this team
Full Count to Ethier
Struck Him OUT!
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3 up 3 down
Cubs to bat
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A new Seattle Sutton ad?
No mention of acapulco taco pie anywhere in it.
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
LOL
I didn’t hear any of the ads. Love it!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I was very subdued.
Not the normal Ron-Seattle discussion. Oh well, we have a few months to get used to that.
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
Guess-singling hack....
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:14 PM CST reply actions
C'mon Pat
Alfon-sio? Lil rusty I guess.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Its spring training
for everyone.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
these silences
give me a chance to peruse my Cubs 2009 Annual which just arrived today. Good stuff with Captain Al in the Editor’s seat.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Hey, thanks for getting one!
And you can conveniently order yours by clicking that link!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yeah, mine came in the mail a couple days ago.
I haven’t gotten too far into it yet, but the stats stuff is fantastic.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
I was really pleased when they showed me what the stat pages would look like.
Glad you’re enjoying them.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
just ordered
How long does del’y take? I forgot to order earlier and was hoping to bring it on the flight to AZ on the 5th.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
Shouldn't take more than a few days.
If you did it today, I’d think you’d have it within a week.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Oh wait, just got a fatal error during the order confirmation
You hear about that from anyone before?
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
Seriously?
No, I haven’t.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yup...
had to quit the browser, come back in and re-enter. In fact, it wouldn’t allow my Amex the 2nd time through, I had to use my MC. Finally worked…
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
LMAO
I hope not! One per person is fine!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Got it yesterday already
Went right to the renovation section. It must be packed on the carry-on bag Thursday…
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
I ordered day one and I don't have it yet!
Of course, it only needs to travel across the ocean. :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
I'll hang around here for a while.
If this thread gets slow I’ll open an overflow.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Good to hear, man this is great
awesome people to share this whole season with.
What to do, with Larry Hughe?
I'm sorry, there must be something wrong with my audio feed.
I could’ve sworn Pat just said Theriot lined a single to right field.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
He's in midseason form.
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
Gotta love that
“controlled stroke”
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
TWHS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
It's SWL on my screeen
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
ewww...wipe me off.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
His is higher on the list, though
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
That's the worst get well card I've ever heard of.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
Hold on guys
Let’s save some lead-off hits for the regular season!
by blakethesnake77 on Feb 25, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions
heh heh
“He’s got a nice, controlled stroke.”
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
TWSS?
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
we're all 12 years old here ;-)
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Daver and I are 13....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
2 batters, 2 hits.
Awesome start, great to hear that Soriano “looks” to be in great shape. Let’s see how that plays out.
lets see if the Lee can be "agressive" without making 2 outs in one swing
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions
Does a walk count?
bases loaded.
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
Go Hoff!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I'm SOOOOOO happy baseball is back
that I just soiled myself…
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I hate
when that happens!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Feb 25, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
"Depends" hold a surprising large amount
of, you know, “stuff”.
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Hoffpauir 4-6-3
Cubs 1, LAD 0. 2 outs.
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
Theriano?
What an athelete THAT would be. The Scrappiness of Riot combined with the power, and hopping, of Sori
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
by TheTruth11 on Feb 25, 2009 2:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
It still can't play defense, though.
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
hop and pump?
"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."
You've really gotta stretch the hips before trying that.
Don’t want to pull anything.
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
Um....speak for yourself.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
well, that's what i've heard...
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
Defense is overrated
Scrappiness is the new defense
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Just as long as it's not...
… the power of Theriot and the scrappiness of Sori.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Theriano?! That's priceless!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
At least Theriano
would swing at the low and away slider in the dirt…
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WOULDN'T swing...
geez, it’s ST for me too!
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Stuck here at work
with no MLB or ESPN gameday. Appreciate the PBP.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
GEO GEO GEO
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
1 run won't win this game!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions
It might...
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Called Strike 3 to Soto
End of 1: Cubs 1, Dodgers 0
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
WGN Radio
Hey Guys, I’m in Omaha and I was wondering if anyone knew what radio station WGN is here…. I dont even know if it goes this far, I just moved here a month ago… Thanks and GO CUBS GO!!!
It's only $15 for the mlb.tv gameday audio for the whole season.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks
Do you know if Ron and Pat do that one?
Can also do it via XM
So it can be portable…depending on the radio you own — I can’t live without it Whether at work or cycling I depend on my Cubs baseball on XM.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Did anyone do a
And I just woke up from my nap, thinking the game was at 9pm, not 8… ooops.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
I'm here with brownies
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Yahoo!!!!!!!!
Em, you don’t know how much I’ve missed your brownies.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Hope you don't mind I took a bite
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
You'll have to be punished, ya know...
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I was waiting for
Flachi is in the house
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Here, but on a strict pitch count
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
You have a choice
You can run around the bases;
Or relieve the bartender.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
Tucson here
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Feb 25, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
I'm in and out.
wait for it…
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
too easy
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
exactly...
you can’t take advantage.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
TNWHS
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Feb 25, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
T....W....S.....S
I tried to stop myself, but just couldn’t
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
from the office in indianapolis.
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
Sunny Albuquerque
Hola
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Thanks for doing this.
I ususally do but was late today!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Poking my head in
Hi guys, bye guys…
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Late to the game...
…work always gets in the way!
Happy Spring Training Everyone!
by Tangled Up In Blue on Feb 25, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
Well, it's about time!
The baileys bottle is full.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
I'm new to listenting to the game via mlb.media
Is the silence during the commercial breaks normal?
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It's better than the music they had during commercials for mlb.tv and I think they had the terrible music on gameday last year too.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
So "silence is golden"
in other words. Cool.
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Virtual beers are free
Want one?
"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."
Enjoy!
Drink responsibly.
"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."
There's "virtually" no chance of that...
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Old Style! Get your Old Style!
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by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
The radio booth is an open window on the first base side
I’ve sat underneath that window mamy a time.
"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."
1-2-3 double play.
that’ll help bail him out.
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
Spellcheck!
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Gold Glove
for Spellcheck. You heard it here first :).
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Your sig is incredibly appropriate
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Why thank you
I posted something earlier and realized I really needed to change my sign and found this Harry quote that was all to perfect.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
woo hoo go shark!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
DP! Yeay!
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BASEBALL!!!
I CAN’T BELIEVE BASEBALL IS BACK. Nice to be back here in the game thread, too, y’all!!!
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
I see cubs.com says we are looking for a backup at 3 and C.
Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on who those might be?
I filled out an application and sent in a resume...
…but they haven’t called me yet. Maybe I’ll call tomorrow to follow up.
Didn't realize we had the Brewers tomorrow. Hope to smash them and then the WS on Sat.
What a great week of ST baseball!
FINALLY HERE.
Had to teach class. Totally.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
my bro' teaches middle school
in Boston and always has the Sox on… I said, “you can do that?!” He said, “It’s my classroom” No wonder he’s one of the most popular teachers among the 8th grade boys
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
*I'd* sign a one year deal for 25M
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Cripes, Manny could bail out some of those banks with that much money.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'd sign for the hot dogs
And maybe a cool 18 mil.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Why isn't DHL playing?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Perhaps they're proceeding with caution...
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
Torre and Lou agreed to not use them
game-by-game decision
"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."
oops...I was thinking DH
"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."
Virtual beer buzz
"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."
he's pacing himself...he only get's about 250 healthly ABs a year...don't waste them in ST games.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Abreu single plates 2
LAD 2, Cubs 1
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
Lee unassisted ends the inning
2 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks for LAD. 2-1, Dodgers, middle 2nd.
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
That's probably it for the Shark.
Not too bad – could’ve done without the walks, naturally.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Oh, not entirely sure.
I heard Pat mention fastballs and changeups mostly.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
He's a 2 pitch pitcher. You have a 50/50 chance of guessing correctly.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
I know he WAS
but reports said he was working on others. I don’t know why he’s even trying out for the 5th spot if he’s only got two.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
No official pitch count
His line thus far: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
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
Oh definitely
Might as well send him to minor league camp tomorrow.
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
1-2-3 go the Cubs
LAD 2, Cubs 1 after 2.
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
Only on the Original BCB would there be 300+ comments for a spring training game...
BY THE 3RD INNING!!!!!!!
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
over/under on what inning of the 1st ST game we'll need an overflow thread?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
under 6
Bleeding Cubbie Blue since 1985.
by Bricks and Ivy on Feb 25, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yes. Both were earned.
Ron said he was “overthrowing”
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
How sweet it is to hear Pat and Ron and all of you great folks out here!
Hello all, wow I haven’t posted anything since the day the season ended , this feels good again
Fat , drunk , and ,stupid is no way to go through life son.
welcome back, ala
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I've decided I don't like this WBC business
too distracting
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I guess they should maybe still try and find a better time, if we can't have baseball in the Olympics I want the WBC.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yup. It's not the fact that WBC exists
it’s the timing
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Yeah, but when?
Can’t do it during the season, or in the post-season. Can’t do it during winter.
Music here!
they could take a 2 week break in July every four years
The NHL has done that for the Olympics
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.
yeah but
emulating the nhl is not the way to go if you want to look like a competent business.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
On the plus side, Atkins just got a K.
On the down side, Brad Ausmus just stole a base.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Capain Scrappy showing off the cannon
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
And Lee saves his first Theriot worm-burner of the season.
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
I'm here!
Oh I love this game!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Lou, shouldn't you be in the dugout right now?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Overflow thread.
Based on the number of comments on this thread, I am going to post an overflow thread that will be up at 3:30 CST. Watch for it. It will NOT appear on the front page, but on the sidebar.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
If the "overflow" thread pool is still on
I’ll go with 3:30CST. Just a guess, though…
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No, you don't win a $10 gift card.
If for any reason the overflow thread doesn’t show up on the sidebar, go to the front page and click on “Game Threads” on the top of this post, you should find it there, or in “Game Threads” in the section list on the left sidebar.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LOL- Gee, I had spent that $10 six ways to Sunday already ;)
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dammit! The first game thread in MONTHS AND I AM MISSING IT!!!!!!
What’s the score?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
2-1 Dodgers
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Mark Derosa just hit a 3-run bomb
sighhhh……
"I'm like the tide baby: I come and go as I please." --Johnny Drama
Seriously?
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I can't write a sigh long enough
He will be missed
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
we are REALLY
going to regret trading him. I can feel 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 Feb 25, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
I was gonna post about this.
best of luck to him with the tribe. he will be missed.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
It would be entirely gangster if Manny signed for the league minimum...
with the Royals, just to spite everybody.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
OD still has singles...
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Who here considers themselfs a bulldog?
huh
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
well... not the post season, anyway
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I'm sorry, something is wrong with my audio again.
I could’ve sworn Pat just said Soriano drew a walk.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
It's the new, in-shape Soriano.
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
Is there a gameday for this game at all?
Or am I SOL for a while?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Thanks!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Actually, yes there is a Gameday.
I should have posted the link; I’ll do this starting tomorrow. MLB doesn’t post the links for ST games, but you can backdoor into them.
Here’s MLB.com Gameday for today’s game. It’s a little behind, but you can at least keep up.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
A word of warning, though...
…IIRC, the spring training version of Gameday is much slower and not as fully functional as the regular season one. Still, it does allow you to keep up if you don’t have audio or video.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Right.
But, for those without audio or video, it’s better than nothing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Thanks
It is better than nothing.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Feb 25, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks Al
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Can you post these for every game?
I can’t figure out how to find them for ST games. Thanks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Yes, I'll do that.
I had forgotten that MLB does this for ST games. I’ll put them in the pregame thread.
Easy to forget stuff over the long winter!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Whenever I hear Pat say "Milton"
I picture “our” Milton
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
I'm def. excited about Bradley joining the team.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
I like that name
way better than any other names I see thrown around on here.
not quite what she was picturing
"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."
Can anyone photoshop Gamebaord's head on Milton or vice-versa?
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Gameboard...spelling...geez
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I'm on it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 25, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Cue up the "Batman" theme
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I am scared if Ron
gets to start making up names for the players during spring training
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Maybe I am just really excited for the first ST game, but they are really funnier than usual.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
It's been a really LOOOONG winter...
Our standards are a little punch-drunk.
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OK, Pat and Ron says they are just going to make up names...
Theriano!
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Sorirez
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by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Silly Theriot tried to pull the ball...
and hit a line-drive to LF. 2 out.
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
silly theriot
twix are for kids
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
Silly Rabbit.
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Oh Micah...
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
He's in at 1B
Pat and Ron think Hoffpauir has gone to LF, which means the DH has entered…
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
Not OT: cat ate the AC cord for my laptop
so now I’m stuck in my office all day to listen to this game. Sheesh.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Life is rough huh Emelie
Wish spring training never started!!! :)
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Shocking!
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Just another reason why dogs
Are mans best friend.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
dogs. feh.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Those are fighting words, Em!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
My cat can beat up your dog,
He’s got possessed teeth.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Dogs support baseball
Your cat obviously does not. Case closed.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
my cat supports me and I support baseball. Case open.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Who's the one in the office again?
And without a laptop power cord?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
oooh. fierce!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
It's still february...
If we’re fighting like this now, imagine what july/august will be like ;)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Feb 25, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
and supposedly Hoffpauir has entered the game in LF.
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
anybody named Fox is a winner
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Redd Foxx?
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
too many xxx's
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
So I would assume Jimmy Foxx is out, too.
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
yep. X overkill.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Vivica A Fox?
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
Fox-y Cleopatra?
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
I'll see ya in anoda life eh brotah'
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
Poo! Dodgers 3- Cubs 1
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
It's Delwyn Young.
Delmon is still in Minnesota.
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
Ahh...
I see
2008 Chicago Cubs: A busted pipe
by TheRamZamDLEE on Feb 25, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
Ah there's that cajun turn
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
4-6-3 ends the inning.
3-1, LAD.
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
Cubs Jerseys Question
Does anyone know what years the Cubs had the player’s names on the back of their jerseys? I am wondering if the Cubs road jersey’s in 1977-78 had the players names on the back. Thanks!
www.wrigleyexpansion.com
Yes, they did.
Those were the first Cub jerseys to have names.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LBR!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
wait, what???
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
Soto singles to LF.
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
GEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
gettin' a little excited, eh?
Hi, Emelie!
"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 Feb 25, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
yeah I know it's just a single
but it’s GEO.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
It can cut down a man IN a second...
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
I never saw a redneck Geo until now...
Foxworthy would be proud….to use it in his stand up.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
I am at a lose for words
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
Ron thinks we're stronger than last year
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
He can tell this after four innings?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
he's got
mad skillz, yo.
"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 Feb 25, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
I don't doubt it.
Once in a while, Ronny repeats himself
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
OT: Heading home folks. Root the boys on for me!
Gotta get ready for the Spartan-Hawkeye bball game tonight.
One step closer to the BT title!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (Now #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
Johnson singles to CF.
1st and 2nd, 1 out.
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
So we're winning 4-3, right?
Oh, wait. DeRo’s with the Indians.
Sigh.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Johnson's having a good game today
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Oil Express sponsoring pitching changes?
that’s just weird.
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Slightly OT
Does everyone else hate these geico money ads as much as I do?
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
I am blissfully listening to MLB Audio with no ads.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Was it like this last year? I know mlb.tv a few years ago had this terrible music in between innings, Extra Innings has some bad music too.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
gameday audio
had no ads last year. you get stadium noise. which means you get VERY irritating PA voices. The chick at the Astros games was the worst. All screechy and never taking a break.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
That sounds glorious
Although I don’t mind an Old Style ad once in a while for nostalgia’s sake
http://thegettinplace.blogspot.com/
The gecko used to be my favorite
but wow, they’re a big pile of lame lately.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 25, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
I hate thwm
I do like the Caveman ones though.
by jerry morales rules on Feb 25, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
I really don't know much about this guy.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks!
I’m glad Ron just asked if he had played for any major league clubs before.
by TheNotoriousJJ on Feb 25, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, Ronnie.
Don’t confuse him with the facts.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Ken Kadokura in the Cubs
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
* in for the Cubs
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
Juan Pierre trying to bunt for a hit.
Ah, brings back memories of ’06.
Happy ST Opening Day, everyone!
Hill in to Catch.
Brad Snyder to LF and Sam Fuld stays in the game as the CF, per Pat Hughes.
And Kadokura has a bright blue glove.
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
My lord.
A lot of comments for first ST game of the year.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
Call me crazy, but I think some people
I think some people are excited about baseball.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
cue Van Halen...
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
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