Undefeated Juggernaut: Cubs 10, Rangers 4

by Al on Feb 27, 2009 5:11 PM CST in Recaps Comment 103 comments

That ought to get your attention. Yes, I know the results of these games are mostly meaningless, and three wins doesn't make a juggernaut, an astronaut, or any other kind of naut.

Though the result was for naught, the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-4 at Surprise today, running their 2009 exhibition record to 3-0, in front of another smallish spring crowd of 5,413 (less than half the Surprise Stadium capacity.

It was strange trying to follow the game on the spring training Gameday, which is a stripped-down version of what we'll see in the regular season, with no audio available today. (There won't be any tomorrow, either.) But from what I could tell:

Ted Lilly looked fine in his couple of innings of work. Have a nice trip, Ted, and see you in a few weeks. Aaron Heilman gets the start tomorrow against the White Sox (Rich Harden still isn't ready, and that's not a cause for worry, because it's so early).
The Micah Hoffpauir Fan Club had another banner day, as Hoffpauir hit a three-run homer and singled and took over (for whatever this number is worth) the major league spring training lead in RBI with 7. The Sam Fuld Fan Club (I'm looking at YOU, Jessica) should also be happy today; little Sammy hit a homer off Warner Madrigal (love his singers!).
Little Babe Ruth, aka Mike Fontenot, also homered, and in addition, smacked a two-run triple. As long as he's not going to face any lefthanded pitching, he ought to be just fine. (The Rangers threw all RHP while Fontenot was in the game.)
The Cubs' miscellaneous minor leaguers who served as the bullpen today threw well enough, allowing seven hits and three earned in seven innings of work, while striking out seven. (We won't mention the six walks -- oops, sorry.) The one pitcher I really would have liked to see do well, Rocky "Raccoon" Roquet, gave up a two-run double to Adam Melhuse (who was in Cubs camp a couple years ago. How old is that guy, anyway?)

While we await Milton Bradley's next appearance on the field (you have photographic evidence, below, that he actually did so once), check out this cubs.com article about him, with much praise from his manager at Texas last year, Ron Washington.

Right-hander Jeff Marquez, who the White Sox acquired in the Nick Swisher deal from the Yankees, will start for the Sox tomorrow, and the Sox intend to bring starting players Carlos Quentin, Josh Fields, Jermaine Dye, Cub fan anti-favorite A.J. Pierzynski and Jim Thome over to Mesa tomorrow.

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“Though the result was for naught, the Cubs beat the Rangers 9-2 at Surprise today, running their 2009 exhibition record to 3-0, in front of another smallish spring crowd of 5,413 (less than half the Surprise Stadium capacity”

9-2?

by Schizo on Feb 27, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Whoops!

I wrote that when it was 9-2. Fixed the headline, forgot to fix the body. I’ll change it.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dont forget

Another BB for the Hoff.

What to do, with Larry Hughe?

by Rudey on Feb 27, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's really the key.

If he can learn to be selective, he can be a really good bench player. I’ll be watching for more walks.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Id love to board the Hoff train but until he shows that ability to take walks like Ward im holding back.

What to do, with Larry Hughe?

by Rudey on Feb 27, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+6

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Al.....

he’s our next first baseman

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You ARE kidding, right?

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by Shanghai Badger on Feb 28, 2009 6:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Please note: No Erin Andrews were hurt in the winning of this game.

My sig line is out for jury duty.

by dat cubfan daver on Feb 27, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Also notable:

Fontenot struck out with the bases loaded in the 1st after no EA photos were posted.

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by Trey2317 on Feb 27, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to keep the EA pix off the main page...

… that’s a little too much. But I’m not opposed to them in the game threads.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's all in good fun

Just like last year, I’d save gratuitous photos (whether of Soto, Erin Andrews or whomever) for when they’re really needed, like when the team is playing poorly.

Posting “rally” photos was quite difficult today on account of the way gameday is operated during spring training.

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by Trey2317 on Feb 27, 2009 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is the EA power diluted

if picture are used on the main page? Seems like the last couple of days the homers were hit immediately after the picture was posted.
Unless we’re looking for a lead off by Sori :-)

by chitownhawkeye on Feb 27, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He will not.....

be the starting second baseman for long as I’ve said all winter

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So let's see.

You WOULD start Hoffpauir at 1B. You WOULDN’T start Fontenot at 2B.

If you were managing the Cubs, they’d quickly fall to the bottom of the standings. What’s next, benching Ramirez?

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 4:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just figured it out --

He’s Dusty!

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by Shanghai Badger on Feb 28, 2009 6:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hasn't talked about clogging the bases yet, though.

That’d be a dead giveaway.

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 7:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was a low blow

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No.....

I said he will be our next 1st baseman when we trade Lee next year, and yes, I wouldn’t start Font

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh good.

I was worried you were wanting to start a declining AAA 1B THIS year.

You’re just wanting to start him NEXT year, when he’s declined further.

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by Bildo1805 on Feb 28, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't surprise me......

but Lou will start him a s 2nd…sad

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

For anyone that has seen any of the action live...

How does Hoff look in the outfield? I know there were a few balls that found their way in for base hits when he was out there…His fault, or the sun, or what?

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Feb 27, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I was at the game on Thursday

and he looked brutal in LF. I don’t think he’s picking up the ball off the bat very well out there. It is different than RF, you have the sun in your face, but we still gave him crap yesterday when he let one fall in front of him and one he never saw at all. We all saw it from the lawn, but he didn’t and he was 80 feet closer.

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by BigJohnAZ on Feb 27, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Still not a true compliment for Hoffpauir, getting closer though Al...

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 5:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If/when he does this during the regular season, I'll be a big fan.

Spring training numbers mean very little.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ST numbers

are a step above Winter Ball

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Barely.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Al

Al what I don’t get is Hoffpauir has all this support and there’s very little for Theriot who has actually performed on the major league level for more than 5 minutes.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 27, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that is cuz

Theriot is scrappy, Hoff is not

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 6:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

For me....

this is where you go wrong. In fact, I’m just the opposite. I’m supporting the guy because a large part of the BCB community (led by Al) seems to have it out for him. It’s like people have forgotten he’s a Cub! Since when did it become a sin to be a 29 year old minor league player trying to make the team?

At the end of the day, it’s all in good fun. Hell without Micah, we would have a lot less to talk about haha.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I am cheering for him since he is the under dog

and I have been blasted for supporting him (hel, my first posts were ripped apart in support of him on BCB).

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Waidaminit.

It’s not a sin, I just don’t think that:

a) he’s as good as he appears to be by either his ST stats or his AAA stats, and

b) he has yet to show that he can capably perform the role to which he’s likely ticketed.

If he can do (b), I’ll be very happy.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course.

I just don’t think you’ve given him that chance yet. His major league stats have been good. His pinch hitting stats, not so much. But both are small sizes. But for someone that seems to be optimistic, you seem rather down on Hoffpauir before he’s had the chance to fail.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

*small sample sizes.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think...

… that Lou likes him enough that he’ll get that chance. We need him to succeed, therefore I hope he does well. I’m just not convinced he WILL do well. Yet.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You really think we NEED him to succeed?

I actually don’t think we do. Sure he’ll make for a nice replacement bat off the bench, but how many games does a guy like that actually change. No more than 2-4.

I’m more worried about our 5th starter, new outfielder, and new look bullpen.

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by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes that LH pinch hitter in the late innings..

…. is the difference between winning and losing. It’s important to have a guy there who will have quality at-bats.

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 4:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

But the Cubs season will not make or break...

…based on a left hand pinch hit specialist.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 28, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll admit it, I support Theriot

Yes, I make fun of him now and again, but I think he does help bring effort on a day-in, day-out basis, which a team needs to be successful.

He’s not the ideal shortstop, but I think he helps intangibly, so I’ll support that.

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by Trey2317 on Feb 27, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So if Fomtenot, or anyone else for that matter, bats....

.125 during ST you won’t be concerned because ST #‘s don’t matter?

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

For all of spring training

or for any 3 game stretch of exhibition games?

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 28, 2009 6:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Al said.....

Spring training numbers mean very little.

I take that as all of ST

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Correct.

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

then if/when someone stinks up the place during spring training...

then those numbers won’t mean much as well?

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by ballhawk on Feb 27, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're invited....

to join my Hoff fan club whenever you see fit. I’ve been his advocate all winter and have taken quite a beating from all BCBers without one supporter until today So jump aboard, it’s not too late.

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We are going to match you up with Phil

A regular in Al’s LF bleacher section. Phil thinks Hoff is the next Pujols.

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by Doggie Stalker on Feb 28, 2009 8:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't....

go that far

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes but that was well deserved.

Wasn’t your fanpost suggesting moving Sori to 2nd?

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

Given the choice

After seeing some footage of Soriano at 2nd, I think you, me and Al might be as likely to be at 2nd as Soriano.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How did you know...

I played 2nd

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes....

and when Font can’t get the job done I’d move Sori to 2nd

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And if you did so, he would be kicking games away at least twice a week.

Soriano’s days at 2B are over, except in an emergency extra-inning situation when you’ve run out of players (as he has done twice since becoming a Cub).

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Overreact much?

without one supporter? taken a beating from all BCBers?

Maybe it’s your “technique”, but there are a few Hoff backers here, dude.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Feb 28, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Milton Bradley

will not be in tomorrows lineup…out w/ flu-like symptoms, per the cubs.com game recap from today.

Hopefully he’s getting all these minor things out the way early.

Also, do they every actually have the flu…..its “flu-like” symptoms?? Kind of funny.

BELIEVE!

by cubbie08 on Feb 27, 2009 5:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

as long as it is not

Prior-like flu

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 5:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I find it very strange

that he came out yesterday for a sore quad, but today has the flu. Make up your mind.

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by dtpollitt on Feb 27, 2009 7:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he has the quad flu.

Or something.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he has...

Cubbie Blue Flu

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Question

Does anyone know if the Sox are broadcasting the game on radio tomorrow?

Also for MLB audio users.

I have to get it as we can’t get WGN in in the office (Listen to other shows online)

During the regular season

1. Do they have the pregame?

2. Is there anything during commercial breaks?

Thanks a bunch all.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 27, 2009 6:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If you had actually read the post, you would know the answer to your question about tomorrow.

There is no audio tomorrow. I wrote that in the recap.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought

I thought you meant Cubs broadcast of tomorrow’s game. I was confused as well as I thought I heard on the Score they were doing all the weekend games.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hoffpauir

I think many agree he will be fine as a bench player but the idea we should get rid of Lee and replace him with Hoffpauir is what people find absolutely goofy at best. Or that he should be a starting OF. Backup first base, outfield and PH yes. Starter no.

There’s a reason he’s a 28 year old rookie.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 27, 2009 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

in a myspace Cubs group

~~one idiot fan came up with the great idea to start Hoff in CF over Reed or Fuku~~

nevermind

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait...

who is seriously suggesting those things?!? I know all I ever said was he would be a solid contributor to the team by being the ’07 version of Ward.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nobody has ever suggested it....

Consider the source.

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by carmen_fanzone on Feb 27, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When the subject of Lee

When the subject of trading Lee came up many said “we have Hoffpauir” also last spring when he was good there were people saying he was better than Lee.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well that is just silly

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Feb 28, 2009 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The whole Hoffpauir thing

I agree with people that say he will be an adequate to very good bench player in 09 for the Cubs.

I even think if Lee were to miss a few weeks he will fill in capably. But if Lee is out for a very long time we’re in trouble.

I even agreed with the idea of if we could get a less expensive younger major league proven 1st baseman if Lee were to go in some package it was worth looking into.

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Linky?

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by carmen_fanzone on Feb 28, 2009 9:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He's not a 28-year-old rookie.

As of Sunday, he’ll be a 29-year-old rookie.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

so he is 28

for two days more

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by Cubbie-Tim on Feb 27, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He will be our next 1st baseman

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When?

He’s already closing in on 30. He’s not suddenly going to get better athletically.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 28, 2009 6:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Score

When someone brings him up on the Score they play some audio of Ditka I believe talking about some football player saying “He’s 28 years old. He’s not going to get any better”

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by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

next year after a Lee trade

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So you'd trade a 34 year old

gold glover (who has a NTC, btw) and replace him by an overrated 30 year old career minor leaguer?

Maybe I’m still suffering from the cold medicine, but that makes no sense to me.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 28, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Has Hoffpauir raised his stock high enough...

…to get Peavy? Straight up of course.

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by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice to know that the Rangers

still haven’t gotten any pitching. Hard to take 10 runs seriously against them.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 27, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I must agree with Cubbie girl

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 27, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Maddux has his work cut out for him this year...

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by carmen_fanzone on Feb 27, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Have to wait and see with hoffpauir

He always starts the spring out hot at the plate against minor league pitchers…..which he should considering how long he’s played in the minors.

Hopefully he can translate it to the big leagues like he did towards the end of the year last year…..it would be a nice bat off the bench.

by cubsmania on Feb 27, 2009 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, at least we're all getting good at spelling Hoffpauir!

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by cubswynn on Feb 27, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BTW Al

Thanks for my new backround photo

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 27, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I hesitate to ask which one.

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by Al on Feb 27, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

gratuitous photo of geo :)

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 27, 2009 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why no coverage of Saturday's game

Is there something really big going on in the Chicagoland area tomorrow that will grab everyone’s attention??

How can there be no coverage of the 1st duel in the desert ??

Seems strange !!

I've been bleeding double blue Cubbies & NY Rangers

by parrotinct on Feb 27, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

sorry I'm late with this

I realize it’s not as sexy as a “W” but it will have to do…

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by ballhawk on Feb 27, 2009 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And don't forget

A home run and outfield assist for Sam Fuld.

Also while I Iike Geo very much an occasional gratuitous photo of Ted Lilly would be appreciated especially with no
more DeRosa photos to show off.

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by Doggie Stalker on Feb 27, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ask and ye shall receive...

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by ballhawk on Feb 27, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

THANKS !

also Al sorry I missed your shout out on the Fuld homer but hey don’t forget an OF assist.

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by Doggie Stalker on Feb 27, 2009 10:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

With a picture like that I’m ok with occasional gratuitous photo of Ted Lilly.

by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 28, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Fontenot in RF if Bradley is out for an extended period

how bout dem apples?

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 27, 2009 10:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hoffpauir would be in right.....

if Bradley goes down…wait and see

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by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 1:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That would be disastrous.

More likely, Fukudome would move over to RF and Johnson would play CF full time, if Bradley is out for any extended period.

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by Al on Feb 28, 2009 4:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hence my prediction

I have a weird feeling Fukudome is going to be good this year as will Reed. That’s what is behind me saying that will be typical Cubs meaning we could have saved that 10 million for Bradley.

The 4 outfielders for the Cubs for 90 percent of the time will be a combo of Soriano, Johnson, Fukudome and Bradley barring injury,

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fukudome.....

is and will be a disaster. You can quote me in May.

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

by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we'll be quoting you all right

and serving up a steaming hot plate of crow

"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 28, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bird....

is a delicacy in Japan where Fukedome will be next year. Cheers!!!!

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

by Clutche on Feb 28, 2009 11:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

You’d rather be right than have him be a surprise and be great?

I hate fans like you.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Feb 28, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thats like saying

“I want the Cubs to continue not winning the World Series to keep the curse of the billy goat alive”

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Feb 28, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fukudome

Fukudome goes back to right with Reed playing center. I admit to being President of the Would Be Interesting to see what happened if Fontenot got more PT club.

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Spring training phenoms

I think a lot of us, myself included have been burned to the bone by spring training wonders.

I’m sure I’m not the only one who just the mention of the name Gary Scott makes curl up into the fetal position in the corner whimpering and asking God “WHY?”

Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)

by cubstoseriesby100 on Feb 28, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs