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It's A Beautiful Day For A Ballgame -- NOT: Cubs vs. Rockies, Monday 4/13, 1:20 CT

On April 7, 2003, the day in Chicago dawned cold, with a forecast of snow. The Cubs called their scheduled home opener -- which was to have been played on a Monday after a six-game road trip to open the season -- at seven o'clock in the morning.

While there may be a break in the rain later today, I wonder about the purpose of opening the gates, making everyone -- fans, vendors, players -- sit there waiting for something that's not going to happen, especially with the Cub players having returned so late last night from Milwaukee. Perhaps it'd be best to call the game early and play tomorrow.

In the meantime, you can have some fun with the photo here; make up your own caption and post it in the comments.

Bruce Miles was prescient in his blog post yesterday:

Lou was talking before [Saturday] night's game how he and his staff were of "the school" that says let the other team beat you late by hitting the ball, not by walking. Fewer things drive Lou crazier than his relievers issuing walks.

On the flip side, Lou is the anti-Dusty when it comes to his batters taking walks. In other words, he doesn't mind walks "clogging the bases." He also points out how walks can turn the lineup over and bring up the good hitters more quickly.

The walks helped kill the Cubs on Friday -- but won the game for them yesterday. The 29 walks drawn so far this year are nearly five per game; at that pace they'd walk 783 times this year. That average will come down, but perhaps later this spring I'll be able to post a "Walk Watch" box. The club record for a single season is 650, set in 1975. Last year's team walked 636 times, coming very close. Maybe this year's edition will break the record -- and score a ton of runs as a result.

Speaking of Dusty, check out his quote regarding the triple play the Pirates turned against his Reds yesterday:

"That’s the first one I’ve seen in person," Baker said. "There was one when I was with the Dodgers, but I was in the bathroom. I came out and asked what happened, and they told me there was a triple play."

The mind boggles. Incidentally, the only triple play turned during Baker's time with the Dodgers was by the Astros on April 21, 1978. It ended the game -- it was in the bottom of the ninth.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
Ted Lilly
Cubs
vs. Ubaldo Jimenez
Ubaldo Jimenez
Rockies
1-0 W-L 1-0
9.00 ERA 0.00
3 SO 8
0 BB 3
4 HR 0
vs. Col -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Ted Lilly 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5.0 8 5 5 4 0 3 9.00 1.60


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Ubaldo Jimenez 1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7.0 4 0 0 0 3 8 0.00 1.00

The four homers allowed by Ted Lilly in his first start last week are a little disturbing, but consider that they were given up in the Juice Box, with the roof open and the wind blowing out, and I'm sure you can see that today, with temperatures in the 40's, rain and the wind blowing in, will likely be very different. Lilly has not faced any current Rockie more than 7 AB (Garrett Atkins, 3-for-7).

Ubaldo Jimenez, similarly, has no Cubs batter who has faced him more than seven times (Ryan Theriot, also 3-for-7). The hot Alfonso Soriano is 3-for-5 with a homer; Soriano appears to have come out of the gate in one of his patented hot streaks, let's hope it continues.

Today's game is on WGN-TV, FSN Rocky Mountain, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Uncle Ted

NO GUFF FROM THE ROCKIES!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions  

the title of that article

is wrong. Pirates LOST to the Reds. Silly Yahoo.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions  

Opening the gates brings revenue in

Beer, soda, hot dogs, etc.

Not saying I agree with doing it or that is the reason, but . . . .

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions  

and I see they've already opened access to the bleachers

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 13, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions  

Good point

"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 13, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Man, I hope they can get the game in...

I need a diversion from all this paperwork today!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions  

yo Jimmay!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions  

Morning drew....

You ready to open the home schedule?

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed I am

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions  

A day game at Wrigley Field...

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Especially since it means a 7pm start for me… now if only it wasn’t Passover so I could have a few beers :(

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions  

Yes! My compatriot!

Doesn’t matzah make cardboard taste just delicious?

by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions  

SWL, outstanding.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

rokkin!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

that's AWESOME.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

even if you don't publish these into a book

you should still make us a PDF. For funzies.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

Fantastic!!

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Niiiice.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can we just turn the clock ahead two hours...

and get this show on the road?

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

nope.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions  

and because the universe is sadistic...

Twittermeyer: Lou says Bradley’s better, but Rami has a sore back. Fonty is playing third, which means our infield is Lee, Miles, Riot, Fonty.

Egad.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Egad is right...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'd be happy

with a rainout right there.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

that sucks

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel like

imitating the ostrich behavior of sticking my head in the sand would be better than watching this infield try and play defense. Lee has his work cut out for him today.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Water

That’s what they stick their heads underground for.

Just random trivia for you.

by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey I named by BCB fantasy team after that infield

“Wrigley Midgets”. Wet ground should help keep the bounces nice and low for our kiddie sized group.

"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 13, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe

we can put a tee on home plate for them, too.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

P.S

Wrigley Midgets has been is in first place. It is early but it is awesome team and but for a problem getting on before round one where I was “stuck” with David Wright as always NO METS, CARDINALS, YANKEES OR WHITE SOX on the team. I will dispose of Wright in due time.

"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 13, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

he just said

Bradley’s feeling better. Rami sore back

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 13, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

As mentioned, Aramis out with sore back - LBR will play third.

The lineup:

Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Dome RF
DLee 1B
Fontenot 3B
RJ CF
Miles 2B
Hill C
Lilly P

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

If there was ever a day to move Fonzie down the lineup...

…today would be it.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that would be an intriguing move.

And this game does have a spring training aura about it. But I’m guessing Lou doesn’t want to do anything to mess with how hot Soriano’s been.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, I know, you don't mess with him when he's hot, but...

…..we are so devoid of power with this lineup. Guess we play small ball today.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

True.

Let Gathright get the start and lead-off.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

C’mon Lou, too early for me to be mad at you.

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone think Soto might get in the later innings?

"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 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

possible captions for the three outfield amigos..

That’s got to be the most poorly coordinated jump and bump i’ve seen—captions could be:

“Reed’s booty is left hanging in the wind”
“No one likes a wall scaling showboat”
“the bash brothers retired long ago—someone tell Johnson”

"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like to him."
Solomon

by cubfever7 on Apr 13, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions  

I think Soriano

deserves more praise than what we give him. Hope he gets a nice ovation when he comes up to bat.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions  

best LF in the league.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions  

and............

best lead off hitter in the league

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

by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Manny is up there though.

But yeah… he’s up there.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

new Twittermeyer

if they play, the lineup is:

Sori
Riot
Dome (in right)
Lee
Fonty
Reed (cf)
Miles (2b)
hill
Lilly.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions  

It's not reed, it's

Spider Man.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes!

Personally, I’m hoping – nay, praying - for a rainout after seeing that.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

rain out please

rain out please

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Up until the first pitch

the Cubs have control. Theoretically, they could say its unplayable and give themselves a day to rest.

Just a thought, given that lineup.

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 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

They should do that then

They are making their money right now on beer sales and stuff, close it down at 1:20 and lets play at the same time tomorrow. That way Aramis’ back is better, Milton can play and I don’t have to watch Aaron Miles try and hit.

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what I was thinking

I can’t see the radar, but I had 3 “friends” bail on me for making the trip up from Indy today for the game, so selfishly I want the game to be postponed.

But if it would help Ramirez’s back to get a day off and the Cubs can get a day off out of it, I’m all for it.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

Why make an already miserable, cold, and wet crowd watch crappy baseball when we can wait a day and they can watch awesome baseball with all the real players

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly.

2 days of concession receipts, plus tickets have been paid for already, so it makes sense to let this one go.

Though Skilling says the rain will break up throughout the afternoon.

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 13, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

plus maybe Soto could start tomorrow

"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 13, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

another advantage.

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 13, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why not Hoff at 3B?

He needs to prove he’s an everyday player! And Lee should be moved to 12th in the lineup!

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 13, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Micah Hoffpauir

could make a better lineup than that.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have solved all our lineup problems!

1. Hoffpauir, LF
2. Hoffpauir, CF
3. Hoffpauir, 1B
4. Hoffpauir, RF
5. Hoffpauir, 3B
6. Hoffpauir, 2B
7. Hoffpauir, C
8. Hoffpauir, SS
9. Hoffpauir, P

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who

is going to play DH???

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

genius

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

by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely right - consider -

if we made Hoffpauir the new assistant (to the) manager, then Trammel could become our backup IF. I also bet Trammel could plate a run on a bases loaded 0 outs pinch-hit situation, against Milwaukee middle relief, at least.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 13, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

ROFL...

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's the

scariest thing I have seen today

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scariest or Dumbest???

- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.

by Endrick on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Take your pick

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

C.) All of the Above

- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.

by Endrick on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

it’s not like we have depth in the infield. SOMEONE has to play, if the game goes on.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem

we all know bad horror movies get remade over and over again…

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou stopped by......

the Captain Morgan Club before he penciled this line-up

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by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

just a sec...

Who’s playing Short if Fonty and the Riot are in the lineup?

by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot will probably be at 3rd

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

………I came to get down, I came to get down
So get out your seats and jump around
Jump around
Jump up Jump up and get down.
Jump! Jump! Jump! Jump!……….

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

On behalf of all the Badger fans here: +1

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Apr 13, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

+1 rec'd

"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 13, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Free Listen

House of Pain – Jump Around

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

4th Quarter already?

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

They ain't going to be playing today

Go to weather.com and look at the radar. Ugly, ugly, ugly thunder clouds rolling in fast and furious. And they are going to last well into the evening.

by BLou on Apr 13, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you Tom Skilling...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

They will play.

It’ll be clear by 2:45.

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Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

on a hazy, hot, humid

dog day in august, we will long for weather like this…

by brian custer on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I won't.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nor will I

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 13, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

What radar are you looking at?

I’m looking here and I see all the heavy stuff pushing north with a big pocket after it. Very little rain behind that. I think this game gets played. Hoping for a delay though so I can see more of the game after class/work.

Ron Santo should sing TMOTTBG everyday. Period.

by Schwa on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Radar?

is that like Stats? We’ll have no guff from a weathermagician like yourself! BLOUDAR is where it’s at!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Skilling just dropped a McCarverian quote, BTW
“56 percent of Cubs opening days have temps in 30’s, and that’s more than half.”

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 13, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Joe Morgan

couldn’t have put it any better.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nor Yogi Berra.

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 13, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, but

McCarver could’ve milked a solid two or three minutes out of trying to say that.

(Also, is it just me, or is that a really depressing statistic?)

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's chilling, i know that much.

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 13, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Since the middle of the order doesn't want to play today

I want the rainout. Home opener can be tomorrow when we are healthy and don’t send a minor league lineup out.

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

my guess is.....

……Lou knows they won’t play today and is getting a kick out putting out that lineup.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

If that is true

he should have just put Hoffpauer in at 1st and given us all heart attacks

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I get off at 3:30.

Let it rain, let it rain…then let the skies miraculously clear at 2:45 or so.

Caption: “Might as well…”

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 13, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

What time do you figure they'll make a decision?

n/t

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

by chilango2 on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just watching the WGN News...

In their pre-game coverage we got treated to The Human Air Raid Siren…

EPIC FAIL WGN!!!

- Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
- Germans?
- Forget it, he's rolling.

by Endrick on Apr 13, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Going to the game SLOWLY

Greetings from internet cafe at Broadway & Barry. I guess I have to get the bleachers in the next hour or so. Coat is warm, feet are already soaking wet. So what if I get really sick. It is my first Opening Day in 20 years.

"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 13, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Cubbies!!!!!!

Lets sweep the Rockiessssssssss!!

I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!

by cubsluver22 on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Lilly is pissed...

With Soto still out, ARam and Bradley both not playing, Lee still missing his power stroke and Soriano still batting leadoff…

…Lou still won’t move Lilly up in the order.

I pity the Rockies hitters today…

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

by ballhawk on Apr 13, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

It's too bad

they can’t just pull the catcher, the way you can pull the goalie in hockey.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I cna just picture

Lilly repeatedly hitting the umpire in the chest with his pitches since the Cubs decided to install an extra infielder instead of putting Hill behind the plate

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by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted Lilly

3-3 with a homer today

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's the good news..........

home many homers does he allow?

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by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Depends

where is the wind blowing today?

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by gwood on Apr 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

wind is blowing in.

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

He might let them get one or two

just to be nice

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who is up by the park, and can give us a first person account of the weather & skies?

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I cannot view live cams at work. Any first hand knowledge would be great. The radar looks kind of promising, like the storm is breaking up

Mine goes to 11

by Mutz on Apr 13, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

you want to play some magic the gathering after this?

by neifi on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

This may not be all that helpful

I’m at Western and Roosevelt and it’s raining pretty good here. I can see Wrigley’s general vicinity out my window and it doesn’t look any better up there.

"You know, you should be a lot more careful crossing the street like that, otherwise you could die - if that bothers you."

by gauchodirk on Apr 13, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know I'm on the SL, but here's my caption entry anyway......

I’ve got, no I’ve got it, no I’ve got it. You take it!

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by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Bleachers are full

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

agreed

he says the radar looks promising, but as soon as that sentence ends, he replaces it with ‘looks like showers could fill that promising gap’

by kodypuckett23 on Apr 13, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is he straight?

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by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gotta keep the potential viewers locked into WGN

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by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou....

…“kind of a different lineup. Going to have to play small ball. I knew in spring training we’d have to use this lineup on occasion, so get used to it”.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't wanna get used to it Lou

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh...

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Despite what we want

Since they haven’t called it yet they will do everything possible to play baseball today.

by AzCubfan24 on Apr 13, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions  

It looks horrible on WGN....

they said at least a 1/2 hour delay

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kenney says 30 minute delay, more than likely

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by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

After taking another look at the radar...

…I think it’s a good bet this game gets played. I guess we get to see how well Wonder Hamster handles 3B after all…

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions  

He's been briefed.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 13, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

midgets?

oops…….height challenged human beings

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

by Clutche on Apr 13, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

last night

RJ went to right (thank goodness as it turns out) and Fuk stayed in center. Today it’s reversed? Although, I believe RJ in center is the smarter move, why the flip/flop from Lou?

by BatCubFan on Apr 13, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Because like you

Lou believes its the smarter move.

by AzCubfan24 on Apr 13, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

The reason that RJ went to right, and Dome stayed in center...

Simply because Hoff would be the first bat off the bench, and Lou wanted flexibility b/c Hoff can’t play CF. Less switching, even though the Cubs didn’t need to switch anything…

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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

No walls to climb at Wrigley.

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by Bill Potter on Apr 13, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looking at this radar

How are the Sox playing in Detroit right now? It looks like the storm is about to hit them.

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Caption

“Reed, did you have to jump this high to make that catch?”

by 100yearitch on Apr 13, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions  

From left to right...

“¡Muy bien!”
“私達は勝つ!”
“What?”

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

caption

“Unable to speak to one another, Cubs Outfielders are seen utilizing nonverbal communication to express happiness”

by neifi on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions  

I love how the bleachers are always full

no matter the crappy weather, while the rest of the stadium is empty

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahh, the joys of protecting your unassigned seat.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al looks cold....

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

ALL look cold.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Apr 13, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Where is he?

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's the one in the rain gear...

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can you pick him out here?

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blue poncho dude I think.

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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

back row

under the umbrella.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's his Big Gulp cup.

He just turned it upside down.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Umbrella?

I’m going to give him hell if he even utters “braving the elements” in his recap.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

sucks to have bleachers today, you run for cover and you lose your seat

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Friend of mine

at the game. Says it’s still drizzling hard, tarp is still on. She just got a soriano autographed ball, dangit!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

They just showed Biittner's 1978 opening day walk off HR....

……ONE person to greet him at home plate. LOL. So different back then.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Sucks not having WGN today...

I love the opening day specials. About to turn on MLB.tv even though there’s no baseball for a little bit probably

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by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

So I take they are going to try and get it in

I have plans for tomorrow afternoon. But I could cancel and reschedule but I’ve have to do it now. I wish they would have made up their minds

"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 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

they said at least a 1/2 hour delay while a front moves in....

….then maybe. It looks horrible on the field. I’m thinking they don’t get it in today.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Watching pre-game interviews

looks pretty miserable at field level

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou on 720 just now:

“you can’t forecast the weather”

"Blagojevich's telephone log shows several calls to members of the team, including manager Lou Piniella, coach Larry Rothschild and John McDonough," -The Chicago Tribune 4/31/09

by TheRamZamDLEE on Apr 13, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lol

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, heard that, too.

Classic.

You can call me "20K."

by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Classic.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now he just called Prince Fielder "Cecil Fielder"...

…but then corrected himself.

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by daver on Apr 13, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm just surprised...

those Santo-Piniella interviews don’t invariably boil down to a discussion on the merits grilled cheese and tomato soup.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tom Skilling...

“O Rly?!”

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Poor kid's autographed ball

all the rain is washing out the sig

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 13, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions  

greatest sports voice of all time

Harry Kalas passed away, in the booth,

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

That's what ESPN said

 Before the game.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks for the clarification.

 Sad new. I love listening to him and his HR call "It’s outttta HERE!!

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Harry Kalas, for those who don't know

 Does the Phillies games and also I think “Inside the NFL”

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow.

Just heard that too — he was a Naperville native as well, and a voice we’ll never see again.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4064793

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really?

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rest in peace

Died doing what he loved. What a way to go.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 13, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

sad news

great baseball voice that I will miss hearing

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by nji232 on Apr 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'd be at a nearby bar before I'd wait out this weather....

The outfield warning track looks horrible.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

That can be fixed

You’ve got to wait until the rain stops before you can start using quick-dry and squeegeeing the water into the drains…it will be a while though.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Radar breaks up in a bit.

They’re gonna try.

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

BLou already guaranteed they arent getting it in

so I dont understand why everyone is still at the park…

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL...

…we’re just here for the Matlock play by play after they call it.

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or the Maury Show...

“He is NOT the father!”

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't see any puddles on the warning track

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions  

try Right Center

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by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see Al

under his blue and white, tho!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wrigley Field webcam

You can access it through Cubs Club I think.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or through a secret portal, like I do

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

why isn't A-Ram in the lineup?

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

back tightness

slash soreness

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

bad?

I've told you a million times never to exaggerate!!

by pscrblazer on Apr 13, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

hope not

from what they’re saying it’s just precautionary

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Correct.

He finished the game last night after he felt it.

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sore back

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB.tv just had a great moment

Len and Bob cued a weather report, which I’m assuming was a cut to the studio but the MLB.tv camera stayed live so I got to hear a little banter between everyone and organ music.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Over-under on game-time...

2:30?(cent)

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Wednesday 1:30

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

your optimistic.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm watching the radar.

The rain should stop soon.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

If it was 70 degrees, it might be different...

….but it’s 36 and windy. But, hey, like Lou says, “You can’t forecast the weather”.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

and yes.

I’m watching WGN also.

Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008

by Unique on Apr 13, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's not nice

 Brenly is a very nice man.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

AHAHAHA
’AHAHAHAHA
AAZHHAHAHHAHAXJKSCXDIV UBFDV

by Danny Satan on Apr 13, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

A little puddle in center

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

"Little"?

I could bog my 4×4 down in 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 13, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha...

Seriously, when WGN showed a live shot, right center was all puddles…

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a live shot

It’s all soaked. If they do play after the delay, I just hope no one gets hurt.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

cmon, let's go let's go!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Ritchie Valens?

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by tony412 on Apr 13, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou...just say it...

“I made this lineup solely based on a rainout”…

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Lou... just say it...

“I did it for the lulz”

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 13, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

With MB and ARam out

this lineup is the perfect opportunity to bat Soriano lower down…. i’d love to see it!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Agree completely.

Over time, your quickness with a cocky rejoinder must have gotten you many punches in the face - Al Swearengen

by lemon20pie on Apr 13, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm mad that MLB Audio isn't active

Through my ipod yet. oh well.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

You don't want to listen to Gary Meier on WGN

…trust me.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 13, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just called MLB Audio

They reset my password and audio is now working. I asked how that should affect the feed and the tech just told me to be grateful that it’s working.

I did clear my Internet cache several times before I mention this because calling tech support and am using Adobe Flash 10. I mention this because they will ask you to do this before proceeding.

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 13, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just started up for me in both computer and ipod.

The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.

by sanantonecub on Apr 13, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

oops

I did clear my Internet cache several times before calling tech support and am using Adobe Flash 10. I mention this because they will ask you to do this before proceeding.

"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland

by flachimesa on Apr 13, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Grounds crew!

"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 13, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

are they taking off teh tarp?

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 13, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tarp is off

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

This great, the MLB radio feed is just dead air with the Wrigley Field organ playing

in the background

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Apr 13, 2009 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

in-a-gadda-da-vida?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Apr 13, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that legal?

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Apr 13, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's some lonely souls in the First Pitch thread

If you wanna JUMP

"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 13, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Telecasting Z's no-no

“Oh baby!”

If you wanna watch it

by northernsails on Apr 13, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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