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It's April! Can Opening Day Be Far Behind? - Cubs vs. Athletics at Phoenix, Wednesday 4/1, 3:05 CT

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.

Shameless promotion: if you haven't yet purchased your copy of the Maple Street Press 2009 Cubs Annual, you can check out one article from the annual online: click here for Len Kasper's article about how he does his job on a daily basis (link opens .pdf). The annual is 128 pages, with articles on last year's team, this year's team, the minor league system, historical reviews of the 1969 and 1989 teams, and some thoughts on the future of Wrigley Field -- and no advertising.

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.

MLB.com Gameday

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  

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 Bill Potter on Apr 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 Josh Timmers on Apr 1, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 Bill Potter on Apr 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you

n/t

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 Bill Potter on Apr 1, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

boo

if only this deal kept ticket prices lower.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Apr 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Right

Here.

"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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 Josh Timmers on Apr 1, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

p60

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Who, me?

Never.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

And you thought you'd never see a Cubs corset.

q28

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

eeek

Bet that was hot when she fit in it. Watch out, that skirt’s gonna esplode.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Apr 1, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Typo?

Typo what typo? :)

My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

by puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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 Josh Timmers on Apr 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweet!

"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 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Bases juiced for RJ.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Deep to centerfield!

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too nice

"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 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

GRAND SLAM GEOVANY SOTO!!!!!!!!!!

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

hehe

true.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

must've missed that

was it awful?

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

You tell me

Pat Summit Audio Hell

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  

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  

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

+69

rec’d

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 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

+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  

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  

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  

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  

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Dagnabit!

it didn’t work!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do what?

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

"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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Amen

Where’s Colin when you need him…

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

goodness i hope that's all

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Wrong Clutch

this one we like.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

gameday says

vizcanio is in

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 puckishcubsfan on Apr 1, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

I give up

Can’t get this image-linking thing down. I’m officially old as of this moment.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

@#$! 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  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

its really easy

don’t give up

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

And here I thought

people would be excited about Alex Maestri’s performance. Silly me.

by Josh Timmers on Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

Funny!

One day, our children will make fun of us though. (Since I’m commiserating for being old…)

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday has gone off to zombie land

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Yep

much closer to chicago

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

yep lots of sox fans

and bad drivers who think they have a truck so they own the road. Jerks.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

I've never been

Keep thinking about it but i’ve just never gotten out there.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Twit pic from Al

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

From Cuba?

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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twisted Dick? Ouch.

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King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Apr 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

"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  

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  

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  

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  

Guzman

Needs…………….bus………………………ticket………………………………..NOW

by Employee22 on Apr 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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 daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome draws the walk.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 1, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Yes

and the accent is on the “a,” as in “Guzmán.”

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Apr 1, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

sounds like Ryan Braun's twin booted the ball at first (E-3)

…not a good start to the bottom of the 9th

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by LAcarl519 on Apr 1, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions  

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