It's April! Can Opening Day Be Far Behind? - Cubs vs. Athletics at Phoenix, Wednesday 4/1, 3:05 CT
by Al on Apr 1, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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It may be April, but we still have four more games that don't count, before we get to some that actually do. And while Carlos Zambrano will start today, getting ready for Opening Day in Houston five days from now, there is more news today about other pitchers.
Ted Lilly is supposed to start at Yankee Stadium on Friday. But with rain predicted, he might stay in Arizona instead and work there, so as to not get off schedule. That Gordon Wittenmyer article also says:
The Cubs have identified prospect Mitch Atkins as the potential sixth starter in waiting at Class AAA Iowa, and they're considering adding Atkins to the traveling squad this weekend to get him experience pitching at a loud, packed Yankee Stadium.
So it's possible Atkins might wind up starting the Friday game. Bruce Miles says that David Patton will also pitch in New York:
The Cubs must keep Patton on the big-league roster all year or risk losing him on waivers. [Angel] Guzman is out of minor-league options, and the Cubs will put neither on waivers. [Jeff] Samardzija has options, and he may open the season in Iowa's starting rotation. The Cubs wouldn't mind trading [Chad] Gaudin, who has had a poor spring.
Patton has not pitched above Class A, so the Cubs would like to see him in a big setting like Yankee Stadium. So far, he has shown good mound presence and has not looked afraid.
Sounds like Lou really wants Patton and Guzman on the Opening Day roster. We may not know the final decisions until Sunday.
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Back to today's game: the A's will send lefty Dallas Braden to the mound against Z. You can hear the game via the MLB.com Mediacenter; today it will be MLB.com announcers -- I think we heard these guys during this game on March 3.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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How sad is the fact that
I’m watching Russia v. Liechtenstein live from Vaduz, and I can’t watch the Cubs live from Arizona?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two Roster Moves for the Cubs today
From Muskat Ramblings:
The Cubs traded Minor League pitcher Rocky Roquet to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named. Roquet, 26, was 4-2 with a 3.70 ERA in 39 games at Double-A Tennessee last season and had a 1.74 ERA in seven games at Class A Daytona.
The Cubs also released Minor League right-handed pitcher Ed Campusano, 26. He pitched at Tennessee and Daytona last year, and was a combined 5-3 with a 4.98 ERA in 43 relief appearances
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 Apr 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man...Hendry seems intent on trading away every Cubs player with a cool name.
Maybe this is why I’m so obsessed with nicknames.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I saw that Boston picked up Rocky Cherry last week
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, and you know what that means.
We could potentially see Pie facing Cherry in the AL East.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't suppose the AL East plays the NL West in interleague this year?
because then both of them might have to face Baker from Colorado…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOO!
How am I going to make Beatles jokes now?
This actually surprises me as Roquet has a live arm, but he’s not likely to be pitching in Chicago anytime soon and if the Cubs can get a decent minor league hitter for him from Oakland, that would be good. Our system has a lot of right-handed relievers.
by Josh77 on Apr 1, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a starting lineup for the Cubs
Alfonso Soriano, LF
Aaron Miles, 2B
Derrek Lee, 1B
Milton Bradley, RF
Aramis Ramirez, 3B
Reed Johnson, CF
Geovany Soto, C
Ryan Theriot, SS
Carlos Zambrano, P
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 Apr 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The LHP lineup.
I think I’d rather see RJ bat second, but whatever. The one advantage Miles does have in that spot is, when the As bring in a righty reliever, he can turn around. Bradley, too.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you meant 'only' when you said 'one'
Aaron miles should never hit higher than 8th in any lineup that the Cubs can put out
Some people have 3 layers, like pie. Blog Blog Blog
by berselius on Apr 1, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, true.
That’s why I’d rather see RJ bat second. He sees a lot of pitches and scalds lefties.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, Under Armour settled their debt
They’ve paid up, and the logos will be back on the outfield walls, per this.
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 Apr 1, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shameless promotion add-on
I bought the 2009 Cubs Annual, and it is well worth the price. Great articles, gorgeous pictures, and a perfect companion for a week’s worth of train commutes. If you haven’t already purchased it, go and buy it now.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to be dense
but where would one buy such a thing?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at you living up to your name
and coming through in the clutch! thanks buddy!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My phone system is being incredibly slow during an upgrade
Leaves me plenty of time to goof off pursue other worthy work-related activities.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman
Count me as one who just doesn’t see it… I get that he’s out of options and if the Cubs really want to give him another months worth of tryouts, thats fine. He’s never been great in the majors and he has had a poor spring training. With David Patton also being strongly considered, I think the Cubs take one project (Patton) and move on when it comes to Guzman. I promoted the concept of trading Gaudin but to be honest, between Gaudin and Guzman, at least Gaudin has had some success. Right now, I’d rather see Patton and Samardzija make the trip north as I believe that these two give the most strength to the bullpen.
by dmlichte on Apr 1, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am not convinced that you can go 100% by what we see pitchers doing in ST.
Sometimes, pitchers’ pitches will behave differently once they get out of the thin air of the desert. I am not convinced that Gaudin is as “hopeless” as many BCB posters believe. So I tend to side with you on Gaudin. As for Guzman, I am fine with giving him a try.
But I feel strongly that the Shark needs to start the year in Iowa, where he can sharpen his 3 pitches and then Lou/Larry have the option in June to use him either as a starter or long reliever, depending on injuries or productivity of the 12 guys who came with the team out of camp.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously am not interested...
in watching Gaudin pitch anymore for the Cubs this season. Guzman is younger and may still have a chance to show us something. Don’t forget that these were ST appearances. If he had such a bad Spring, why dont you make the same judgment with Carlos Marmol.
Yeah! Great idea, let’s trade HIM while his value’s so high!
by northernsails on Apr 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin was born in 1983
Guzman was born in 1981.
X
by Bildo1805 on Apr 2, 2009 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh?
Are you serious?
Marmol has a major league track record… Guzman does, too, and it sucks. I am making an assessment on Guzman, looking at both his spring stats and his career major league stats.
And why is it okay for you to use spring training appearances to judge Gaudin but not okay for me to use spring training appearances to judge Guzman?
by dmlichte on Apr 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...sarcasm!!
forgot to put that up I guess.
by northernsails on Apr 3, 2009 1:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent - things are finally coming full circle...
Sounds like Lou really wants Patton and Guzman on the Opening Day roster. We may not know the final decisions until Sunday.
Roberto Clemente was my favorite player when I was a kid, so naturally the Pirates were my favorite team. Now as Al points out, it looks like Patton and Guzman have a good chance to make the big league club. If that happens, then as we all know by now, that must mean we’ll be Pittsburgh and the circle will be complete…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least football fans will be happy.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patton
Does anybody know much about Patton’s history. Obviously, he hasn’t been this lights out for a while or he would have moved passed A-ball. Was he out with arm problems for a while?
He sounds impressive, but what’s his real history?
by Ghost of Fred Merkle on Apr 1, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe he was a General of some note during World War II
Good hitter. Just ask the GI he slapped. Good fielder. Rommel would attest to that. Clubhouse leader. Had quite the "boombox"es at his disposal. Overall a four star rated general…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! Every 4 year player in Tom Izzo's MSU basketball program has gone to a Final Four. 'Nuf said Coach K. (I'm now only #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are his splits re: desert vs. mountain warfare?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but was he left-handed?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he WAS a guess-hack hitter
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! Every 4 year player in Tom Izzo's MSU basketball program has gone to a Final Four. 'Nuf said Coach K. (I'm now only #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and rumor has it, he didn't get along too well with KC's Jeff Montgomery
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he always had a certain affintiy for Aaron Heilman.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And worked closely with Milton Bradley
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! Every 4 year player in Tom Izzo's MSU basketball program has gone to a Final Four. 'Nuf said Coach K. (I'm now only #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Cubs Annual Story--Hitting the Road to Watch the Cubs!
Al, if I may, I would humbly supplement your description of the excellent Annual you edited (and also authored!) with a mention of another kind of story it contains in addition to those referenced. The author is no Len Kasper or Al Yellon, to be sure, but jotted down some thoughts about road-tripping with our favorite team, whether that means traveling to see them at home at Wrigle, or on the road. :)
by dfrancon on Apr 1, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was your article, I assume?
If so, well done! I enjoyed it – as well as the whole gosh dern Annual.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw this . . .
thanks so much, DCD!
by dfrancon on Apr 6, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I highly recommend
that article written by Len Kasper, very interesting perspective. I’ve have grown to really like Len & Bob’s broadcast. It took a while for them to gel but I think they do a great job, can’t believe it has been 5 years.
I'm curious if I will follow the Cubs with a different perspective after last year, we will soon find out, thank God!
by slocs55 on Apr 1, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems that
we can’t make an offer to Colorado to keep Patton because he’d have to clear waivers to go down to the minors, and he wouldn’t clear them. So we either have to keep him or lose him.
As I’ve said before, if the Cubs don’t keep David Patton, there was really no point in drafting him in the first place. He’s done everything he’s needed to do to make the team.
Funny thing is, the Denver Post speculated today that the Rockies might be interested in Chad Gaudin, which would allow the Cubs to keep Patton.
by Josh77 on Apr 1, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think that depends.
if he’s on the 25 man already, then we can’t. but i believe if they haven’t put him on it yet (and i think that’s a possibility), then we can trade for him still. another team did it this offseason, but which team it is escapes me right now.
There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner
by laidbackliam on Apr 1, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if we included Miles and tried for Tulo?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? And have an actual shortstop play shortstop? Ridiculous!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm behind that notion
Ain’t gonna happen…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just dreaming.
I’m fond if buying low on Tulo though.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and me both dude
He’d fit nicely.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides Al's creativity
Besides Al’s creativity anyone play any good April Fool’s Day jokes or had any good ones done to them?
My brother got me.
He stopped by last night to check our computers for the big worm.
When I boot up my computer I hear go Cubs Go and my wallpaper is a pic of my family at the NFC title game last year,
When I boobed up this morning I heard “Go Go White Sox” and my brother had photoshopped us all into Packer outfits!
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ive been told I have herpes...had me for like 2 seconds, but got a good laugh
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 1, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for the typo in the last sentence.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boob up Cub Fans!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of towel drills...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the direction and tone this thread is taking
Keep it up.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
double entendre much?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you thought you'd never see a Cubs corset.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typo?
Typo what typo? :)
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been trying to think of something all day
but I fear no-one will take a joke lightly today. I thought about telling my friends I was being deported and that I needed them to go to O’Hare to bail me out or something like that, but too many people I know are way too stressed nowadays.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah no joke
Just tell someone youve got a job for them, that’ll be funny
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 1, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, that'd be pretty cruel right now
I need to find something between that and Rickrolling.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Barrackrolling?
I can’t link to YouTube from work, but that’s not a bad way to go.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 1, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFC
NFC title game in 07 that is.
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, as I listen to these A's announcers
I surprised at how minor-league the whole broadcast sounds. From the play by play to the commercials. I’ve heard better in low A ball broadcasts…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! Every 4 year player in Tom Izzo's MSU basketball program has gone to a Final Four. 'Nuf said Coach K. (I'm now only #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am particularly impressed with their sound effects
I love it when they come back from commercial and all of sudden the woman’s voice goes all echo-y there with “Oakland Athletic Dot Com” or something like that…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is an internet-only broadcast
this is not going out over regular radio, which might account for some of what you are hearing.
by Josh77 on Apr 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First and third for Big Z!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaaaaaaand he grounds out on one pitch....
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any word on whether Z went quietly?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The announcers didn't mention anything.
Were I a Gatorade cooler, I’m guessing I’d be a little sore right now.
Now Z just walked a guy and threw a wild pitch.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Hendry with Gene Wojiweaoiwrski
Its a 30 minute podcast on espn. Just started listening, no idea how informative it will be.
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Apr 1, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks! I'll toss it on my iPod.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You came closer to spelling it than I did....
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 1, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just gave up in the middle
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Apr 1, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
End of 2
No score. Big Z just squirmed out of a very wild (i.e., lack of control) inning.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So if you substitute LBR for Miles, this would be a pretty common lineup?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this is the lineup we'll likely see against left-handed pitchers.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI single by DLee.
1-0 Cubs.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
these goofy announcers sounded like the ball should have been caught
hard to understand what exactly Lee did on that at bat…whether he hit it solid or not. These guys need to put down the refreshments and pay attention.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases juiced for RJ.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
plunk?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, sounds like it grazed Reed's jersey.
2-0 Cubs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
better than his Joh....
oh, nevermind.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grand Slam Soto!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Deep to centerfield!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRAND SLAM GEOVANY SOTO!!!!!!!!!!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
very sweet!!!!!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
I hope this is a sign that Geo has found his timing.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a stud he is!
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god damn
i missed it
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once they actually count.....
I doubt you will miss many of them :)
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
true.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell Yes!
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 1, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will always remember watching Soto blast one over the scoreboard in Colo Springs
over the friggin scoreboard in straight center
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Apr 1, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I should archive all the...
“BRING UP SOTO NOW” posts I made during the 2007 season. It was fun to watch him in Des Moines that year.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Apr 1, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love that.......
plus for us ladies that could cancel out all the boob photos we have had to look at.
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, she boobed up her computer.
What were we supposed to do?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just asking for a little equality since Geo hit a grand slam :)
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's something for both sides...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't blame her for having that look on her face
who wasn’t horrified by that?!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here I thought Pat Summit
in the cheerleader outfit was scarier.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't think that was bad
and I like orange… but body paint on a 50 year old man is horrifying.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, didja hear her sing?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
must've missed that
was it awful?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You tell me
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope we're good
finally kicked the headache i had yesterday.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a great thread.
Cubs winning on a grand slam by Soto, and lots of boob pictures.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'll come out and say it:
I’m a huge fan of both.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't you mean all three? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right
But in the interest of specificity, “Cubs winning on a grand slam by Soto” could be considered just one item. On the other hand, boob pictures could be considered two separate things.
Gosh, it’s a slow day here…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, my comment was more towards your "on the other hand" interpretation.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+36DD
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sexists
This needs to be an equal opportunity site. I want some nice Lilly, Geo, Clooney etc photos. In sticking with the current theme , buns
would be appreciated. ( ok I am leaving that wide open so to speak).
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how to link pics so I can't be of help
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put an exclamation point on either side of the picture's URL
But only in this box.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, my friend
there are buns and there are buns.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew that was coming
Now can I have some cute players ass to go with that order ?
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as good as him tying his shoes
but its alright, right?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buns
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do what?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I second that Jessica.
Are you coming in for the May 3rd game?
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I have a choice
I just wanted to make sure Maddux was actually coming and I am pretty sure he is. Anyone out there with seats really close to the field that wants to spare one? I got my regular seats but it would be fun to be closer to check on how Maddux’s “wine gut” is doing in retirement. As it was with the Sports Writers dinner I figure his wife Kathy will make sure he cleans up real nice.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realized
I realized after posting that asking you if you were coming in for this was kind of goofy.
I think my family will be using all our season tickets that day but I’ll let you know.
Depending on your schedule maybe we can do lunch that weekend or one weekend you’re in I was thinking of having a BBQ for the regulars but the BBQ would be later in the summer.
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys aren't gonna believe this...
…but Ryan Theriot just got picked off first base.
Middle 3, 6-0 Cubs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was the throw 1 hopped to first?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Apr 1, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shocking
Did he fall asleep out there?
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't we have a "Don't get Picked Off Coach" ?????
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously not
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this crap has sure happened a lot lately.
Is Sinatro doing his job over there? When it happens that often, you have to wonder if the coach is day-dreaming a bit. Maybe he’s humming a bit of Sinatra instead of doing his regular job.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start spreadin' the news...
…your lead is too big….you’re gonna get picked off again…Theriot…Therioohhhhhhhhh
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice effort.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Send in Gathright.... Send in Gathright..."
“don’t bother, he’s here….”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, he
double clutched his move back to the bag?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was scrappy getting back to the bag.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superfluous 's'
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the bubble wrap soften the dive?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
So the good news is Aaron Miles doesn’t have to play shortstop.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see him in mid season form
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot
There are some guys on this team that if there wasn’t a first base coach they’d probably run into right field on a double instead of turning towards 2nd,
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hendry said
Reasons for getting Miles include that he hit .300 in the last 3 innings of games and in day games.
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Apr 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In other words...
a small sample size is worth about $5 million.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Apr 1, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I make one little snide remark about the A's broadcasting efforts...
…and I lose my GameDay audio feed, internet connection and have to reboot everything. Guess they can’t take a joke.
On the plus side, I now see it’s 6-0. Maybe I should arrange for my PC to crash more often.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto hit a granny.
I guess this means you should restart your computer every time Geo comes up to bat.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So theRiot boots the ball and a run scores?
did I hear that right??
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's what it sounded like.
Aramis misplayed a ball that inning, too.
End of 3, 6-1 Cubs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it wrong
that even though he made an out i’m ecstatic about Derrek hitting the ball in the air again?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he must be healthy
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Apr 1, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been hitting pretty well of late.
It’s good to see.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all
but I thought he got traded to SF for Cain and a bag of Doritos.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope - there was a last minute snag.
Sabean was offering a bag of Tostitos, but Hendry was adamant on the Doritos part…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no b/c then we won't have to listen to DP Lee stuff as much
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the sudden change from Z?
Is he okay? whats going on? i’m freaking out b/c gameday says nothing.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the last start in ST always has a lower pitch count
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
goodness i hope that's all
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these announcers just put Z back in the game
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
making Vizciano happy
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slightly OT
What’s the policy at Wrigley for tickets for kids? My brother and I are considering taking our 4-year-old nephew to his first Cubs game, and I’m not sure if he needs his own ticket.
I assume that the rule is along the lines of “If he sits in a lap, there’s no ticket needed, but if he sits in a seat, he needs his own ticket.” Can anyone confirm or deny?
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am pretty sure a four year old would need a ticket
They might left infants in without a ticket but not a 4 year old.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of infants and four year olds...
nap time must be over? ;-)
(ducks for cover)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. Thanks.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you buying him a Micah jersey to wear to the game?
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong Clutch
this one we like.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww, thanks
Great minds, and all that…
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you bed.........
anyone that doesn’t disagree with you
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 1, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My reply was to this personal attack
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 3, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong Clutch :P
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude I'm sorry
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem at all
If the extraneous ‘e’ guy sticks around, I suppose I’ll just have to get used to it.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh....
guy sticks.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't leave for the world
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 1, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z gives up two-run homer.
6-3 Cubs
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday says
vizcanio is in
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, right. It's not Z, it's Vizcaino.
The announcer deceived me.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man,
They must be terrible. They don’t even know who is on the mound.
by sloathcheck78 on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong. Vizciano.
see above. these announcers are drunk. Z left the game after one batter
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this inning, one would hope
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these jokers/announcers
were quite enthralled in their conversation with the female journalist. I don’t think they get out much.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope I never hear these announcers
if they can’t tell the difference between a 6’6 man and guy who’s listed at 5’11.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay Doggie, this one is for you...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd trade that for a Ted Lilly or Geo any day
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like this one?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All photos of TRL appreciated
I am sorry to hear he may skip New York but he is on schedule to start the home opener and I will be there.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly
I think Ted may be in the picture for best looking guy on the team.
Gregg isn’t hard on the eyes either.
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 1, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buns, part deux
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unless that's the Invisible Woman bending over, they're not showing up. Part Trois coming up?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the URL of the picture you're trying to show?
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
@#$! Reply feature
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.wonderbread.com/images/products/Wonder_ClassicWhiteHamburger.jpg
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
put that in the big box
and surround it with !
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now take that and toss it
here
Put a ! right before it and right after it – no spaces.
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll just let SWL do the funny around here
I’ll commiserate for being unable to figure out simple formatting.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its really easy
don’t give up
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another BLAST by Soto!
Locked in!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 1, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
many thanks
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a stud!
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And here I thought
people would be excited about Alex Maestri’s performance. Silly me.
by Josh77 on Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My "buns" story
About 15 years ago my dear mother who is not well versed in slang came back from the Jewel and I was helping her unpack the bags of groceries when she suddenly got upset and said " Where are my buns ?" I started to crack up and she just kept saying it louder and more upset to the point of of " God damn it they forgot my buns,where are my BUNS !!!!! " by which point I was practically on the floor. It was probably 3 minutes before I could explain it to her.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday has gone off to zombie land
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how far are you from West Layfette?
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not there anymore
I’m in Portage, IN.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where is Portage in relationship to there?
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About 2 hours north
about a mile inland from lake michigan
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh ok b/c I know someone who grew up there
and was just curious if you anywhere near there if I ever go down there. So your closer to Chicago.
"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 Apr 1, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
much closer to chicago
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Portage?
I thought that was nothing but Sox fans??
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 1, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep lots of sox fans
and bad drivers who think they have a truck so they own the road. Jerks.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
you have a kickass Bass Pro Shops store there!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Apr 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been
Keep thinking about it but i’ve just never gotten out there.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont forget
quaker steak and lube. as a wing lover, I really need to go there, haven’t made it yet. I usually skim by Portage on the south shore line and can’t stop to eat there….
by ballstitch on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twit pic from Al
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Twit pic from SWL
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twit pic from Monty Python
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn;t it look beautiful there
"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 Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just don't nit pick...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! Every 4 year player in Tom Izzo's MSU basketball program has gone to a Final Four. 'Nuf said Coach K. (I'm now only #12,966 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list- UP from 13,031...WHOO HOO!)
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from a meeting.
Did Soto hit another bomb?
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah in the sixth
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 1, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
Take that, Mark DeRosa.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starlin Castro at short for the Cubs? Who????
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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this guy already.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Cuba?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't he in a "Vocal Band" back in the 1970s?
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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sky rockets in flight...
…bowwwwwwwwwwww…afternoon delight…
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep....having him at short is such an "Afternoon Delight"
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
were those cowbells I heard in the background?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Semi-OT: Dick Ankiel
“Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick” instead of “Rick.” Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him “Dick” this spring. He calls it an instant “ice-breaker.”
That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.
Call him Rick. Call him Dick."
I’ve always called him Dick. From St. Louis Today.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But 'ya doesn't have to call him "Johnson".
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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just laugh at "The Natural" shirts youll see in STL
more like the Un-natural
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he should change his first name to "Twisted."
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twisted Dick? Ouch.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"All right, 'Mister Sister,' I want you to tell me...Whatta you wanna do with your life?"
I wanna rock!
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A face not even a mother could love
or a face made for radio…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cowbell. Need more cowbell...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously this guy is an A's fan then
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guzman
Needs…………….bus………………………ticket………………………………..NOW
by Employee22 on Apr 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounded to me like he had some bad luck that inning.
I thought he did a pretty good job getting out of that jam.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break. The guys fielding behind him will be in Boise this year...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which is where he should be
His act is old
by Employee22 on Apr 1, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for stopping in.
Try the reply feature sometime.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome draws the walk.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good at that.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk Artist.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess hack walker?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base-clogger
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk artist?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Apr 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang. That's good...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sidewalk artist
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey daver...
What is Dome’s line today?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 1, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense...
but these announcers are REALLY bad. Boy, are we lucky for Pat and Ron!
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Apr 1, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AHN-hel?
Is that the linguistically proper way to pronounce Angel?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 1, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks ok to me...
"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
by Clutch16 on Apr 1, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to subscribe just to get gameday audio?
Why don’t they have gameday 3D, so I can follow along like a schmuck… Thanks Bud!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 1, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like Ryan Braun's twin booted the ball at first (E-3)
…not a good start to the bottom of the 9th
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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