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Scheduling Wackiness, Part 12,759: Cubs vs. Rockies, Wednesday 4/15, 1:20 CT

Milton Bradley enters the dugout after leaving Sunday's game with an injury. We may not see him again till this weekend.

More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP

Milton Bradley enters the dugout after leaving Sunday's game with an injury. We may not see him again till this weekend.

The Rockies are in the middle of a bizarre sequence of games which has had them travel, beginning with the last week of spring training, from Tucson to Phoenix to Tucson to Las Vegas to Phoenix to Denver to Chicago. Today's game is the eighth of the year for both teams; after today, the Rockies don't return to Chicago and the Cubs don't visit Colorado until August. And when they leave Chicago, they head to Los Angeles... and then back to Phoenix again. That's right, two series vs. the Diamondbacks in Phoenix in April. After that they go home for a six-game homestand... and then back to the West Coast for games with the Giants and Padres.

Just in case you're ever complaining about the Cub schedule again, remember that sequence.

Baseball note of interest: former Rockies outfielder Scott Podsednik signed a minor league deal with the White Sox.

Gordon Wittenmyer writes today about Milton Bradley and how he might react to possible racial taunting from the bleachers. I know Jacque Jones experienced this, and I hope it won't happen to Bradley, who is expected to be out until Saturday with the minor groin injury he suffered in Milwaukee on Sunday. Meanwhile, Milton wants to change his image and reputation.

And if you think people around here have been proposing panic moves with only seven games played, Barry Rozner has decided to join you on the Jeff Samardzija watch, because:

Lou Piniella has little confidence in Neal Cotts at this point, so he might like to keep Sean Marshall in the bullpen.

Or at the very least, if Marshall stays in the rotation, Samardzija can serve out of the pen, where Piniella also has almost no belief in Angel Guzman or Luis Vizcaino.

Barry. Seven games. The Cubs have won five of them. Relax a little, willya? He does have some interesting comments about Joe Morgan in that column, though.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Harden
Rich Harden
Cubs
vs. Jason Marquis
Jason Marquis
Rockies
0-0 W-L 1-0
1.50 ERA 2.57
10 SO 2
2 BB 2
1 HR 0
vs. Col -- vs. Cubs

Since Jason Marquis was a Cub the last two seasons, his last start against them was on August 18, 2006. I post that link mainly for amusement purposes; there are only three Cubs who played in that game (Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Theriot and Carlos Marmol) who are still on the team. Marquis got the win. His former teammate Derrek Lee hits him pretty hard (14-for-30, .467, 4 HR), and so does A-Ram (.429, 9-for-21, 2 HR).

Rich Harden had an outstanding first start of the year vs. the Brewers, but got no decision. This will be his first career start against Colorado.

Today's game is cable-only on CSN Chicago and FSN Rocky Mountain. Here are the rest of today's games at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Go Cubs!

Looking forward to watching this at work. Is the weather still horrible?

by jajonez77 on Apr 15, 2009 11:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this supposed to be...

out on front?

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Apr 15, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Why isn’t this thread posted on the front page?

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I emailed

Al. Hopefully, he’ll see it before he goes to the game.

"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 15, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hexcellent.

"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 15, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know...

…if Soto is in the starting lineup today?

by gocubsgoradio720 on Apr 15, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes, Wittenmeyer just twittered

that he is.

"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 15, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent!!

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew does kudos for just making my 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 15, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't need a weatherman for that.

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blowing in from CF I think

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

twss

And I’m headed to CF.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says its from the north at 15 mph

so yes, it’s from center.

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

by Trey2317 on Apr 15, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

doesn’t center face east?

"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 15, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Faces Northeast

Google Maps Picture of Favorite Place

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

by N Oakley on Apr 15, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So then

the wind is blowing out to left and left-center, right?

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then it would be in from left, I think

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

by Trey2317 on Apr 15, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uhhh

If the wind is from the north, it’s coming from left/center.

The weather geek channel baseball forecast for the game has wind from NNE (therefore center field)

See cool link.

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

by N Oakley on Apr 15, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you both

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how the two starting pitchers today...

wear more bling than the average pitcher.

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

But can we get a better picture of Harden Al?

by 100yearitch on Apr 15, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My only problem with Aramis sitting out

Is that I have to watch Aaron Miles play baseball.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's your ONLY problem

with Aramis sitting out?

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on Apr 15, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Aramis is Aramis. He is going to sit out games with minor things, he didn’t do it last season too much but before that he always has. He will be around when we need him.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miles...

… hits Marquis particularly well

by dmlichte on Apr 15, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

define "particularly well"?

"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 15, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I found the secret decoder ring! It brought me here!

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 15, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad you found it

I was wondering why it was so late…

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering

why it was so lonely in here. Figured people would be pretty eager after the off day.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not posted to the front page yet...

I came here via twitter.

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I know I am.

Don’t get to watch it, stuck at work, but I always look forward to following here.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis looks pretty sexy in that photo, not gonna lie.

I hope he gets a few claps today; I’ve always liked Jason.

Even so, I don’t think this is gonna be a close game. Soto back in the lineup, and Harden just looked downright filthy last game. Someone else do roll call for me, I’ll be teaching. See you around the 5th or so.

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Apr 15, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully our hitters can abuse Marquis

As long as Harden is healthy (that is always a concern see the Cardinals game last night if you forgot) he should beat up this lineup.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but Harden looks a lil strange

"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 15, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's hip, yo.

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

by drewishdrewid on Apr 15, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hate that pic of Harden.

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is a nice

photo of Jason. I’m not too much into the picture of Rich though. Really different.

by sue369 on Apr 15, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I blame Marquis

For being traded for Vizcaino.

by daeviant on Apr 15, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On Gameday

Soriano, Theriot, Dome, Lee, Fonetnot, Reed Mantle (CF), Soto, Miles (yuck), Harden

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by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ever been proven/dis-proven?

…do we know that catchers have a distinct advantage when facing guys they caught (at least, compared to other former teammates)?

by JCD on Apr 15, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Henry Blanco in the WBC

Hit a home run off of Ted Lilly.

Then again, who didn’t hit a home run off of Ted Lilly this spring?

by daeviant on Apr 15, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly didn't hit one off Ted Lilly

Tho it wasn’t from lack of trying. Ted Lilly is just that good at pitching, even to a great hitter like Ted Lilly.

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by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I stand corrected

Maybe he can pitch to himself, like a coach in little league fielding practice.

by daeviant on Apr 15, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly gave them a false sense of superiority

that will pay major dividends throughout the season.

Ted Lilly is always thinking a step ahead…like a carpenter…who makes stairs.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Part of me is surprised (and happy)

that Lou isn’t trotting The Hoff out to right today

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou understands the value of OF defense

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say put Reed in charge of both center and right

cos he can do it, and use the ninth man as Second Shortstop to help out Theriot.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

never gets a point for making me giggle

"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 15, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Points from me as well.

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Apr 15, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose it's a small ball thing...

though I hope he finds a way into the lineup today, perhaps with a double switch in the 6th or something.

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defense will be valuable today

with the wind <10 MPH. Maybe as a pinch-hitter in the 8th, when Harden leaves with a 19884-0 lead.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I was thinking...

a PH, then PR by Gathright.

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

the fact that the Hoff hasn’t started a single regular season game speaks to a LOT.

"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 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then what is his value to the team?

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by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pinch-hitter?

Some power off the bench? What more do you expect? Aramis isn’t in the lineup, not D-Lee. Gathright hasn’t started either, for what it’s worth . . .

by madcow256 on Apr 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which is

another mitzphah.

"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 15, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I ask myself that same question regularly

but theoretically, it’s as a pinch-hitter.

"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 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same as DWard was last year...

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So long as he isn't playing, scouts can't watch him -

keeps his trade value higher…

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 15, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Small-ball lineup

With the wind blowing in again, I approve of it.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 15, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got my W flag

It’s flying high right now. Sure hope I don’t have to take it down this afternoon.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Y'know, technically, you're supposed to take it down before the game.

Having said that, I’m trying really hard to be less superstitious this year.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

No more sitting in one place or wearing a certain shirt. At least I’m trying

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same here.

But the flag needs to come down each morning.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

Mine came down last night from the win on Monday. It’s ready to go up again in few hours though.

by 100yearitch on Apr 15, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wear a cubs shirt

during every game. If they win, I put it back in the closet and wear it again the next game. If they lose, it goes in the hamper to be washed.

I EMBRACE baseball superstition. :D

"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 15, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Believe me I say I will stop every year

I promise I wear the same jersey shirt for a week straight in May because we aren’t losing. Baseball superstition wins every time.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alaska is so far away, tho

if could technically be considered yesterday, there. :P

"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 15, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol!

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi, Emelie!

any installs today?

"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 15, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

boy, that's a personal question....lol

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aw

Emelie has a growing relationship with Alaska’s Handyman’s Union. :D

"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 15, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah-hah!

"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 15, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Hello, it's the washing machine repairman."

“I’m here to fix your agitator. You know. The thing that rotates back and forth under the lid.”

"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 15, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually that's not far from the truth

turns out the problem was the …uh… shipping screws.

Fool installer left them in.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

two

machine scared the pants off me… that spin cycle was terrifying!

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there has to be a twss in there somewhere

"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 15, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're far kinkier than I imagined, Madison...

LOL

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"do these screw out or screw in?"

“You tell me, big boy…”

"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 15, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emelie didn't you have to pay extra for WGN?

Spending until 4am with the cable, he should have waived that fee for the baseball season.

"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 15, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol! actually its extra only for WGNHD

but washer repairman didn’t charge the $170 he normally does to remove the screws.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm....

how much time did you spend with him?????

"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 15, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's correct

The flag goes up immediately after the completion of the game.

"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 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Won't your neighbors think the Cubs won today

since you’re flying it today?

"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 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohh, me too!

It’s always hanging up in my office on gamedays when my boss is out of town. My boss is a Sox fan, so I try to keep it on the down-low.

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

by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh pooh

well… I’ll adhere to the rules after today

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as you dont fly it during the top of the 9th

When the game isn’t even won yet. Like a lot of schmucks do.

by daeviant on Apr 15, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd never do that

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup per Muskat Love.

Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Dome RF
DLee 1B
LBR 3B
RJ CF
Soto C
Miles 2B
Harden P

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't understand Soto not being moved up....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Lou's hoping he doesn't overswing?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RJ

has mad OBP skillz.

"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 15, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm down with OBP

Yeah, you know me

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played--in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."--Alvin Dark

by spoiledcubbage on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's down with OBP?

All the Cubbies!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto's first day back.....

might have something to do with it. Give him a day or two to get comfy at the plate again

"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 15, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D Lee @ Cleanup?

Is that only because of his history vs Marquis?

by 100yearitch on Apr 15, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He batted there Monday

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess he did

and raised his average a little too.

by 100yearitch on Apr 15, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

People who are better at finding stats

Where would I find the average OPS by position?

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you mean league average?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I found it nevermind

Data is a couple years old but it will work

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can you post the link?

I wouldn’t mind knowing that either.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Its from 2007, but here it is

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Now I’m tempted to start perusing baseball-reference.com, but I really gotta try to stay focused on work here.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand .....

Although I’m at home, I have a to-do a mile long. I made a deal with myself that I’ll spend pregame hour on here….. then listen to the game and accomplish my home to do list today.

We’ll see if I have the will power to do that or not. :)

"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 15, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sounds like a sensible, balanced approach.

Good luck!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, now that we've established that...

…I’m not completely sure off-hand. If you look at a player’s profile on Yahoo!, however, you can see league averages for average, RBI, home runs and stolen bases. But I’m not sure if those factor in position.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis ST numbers

ERA 10.08, 25 IP, 39 Hits, 6 HR. What will those numbers look like at Coors?

by Employee22 on Apr 15, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So far, so good....

….only 2 runs to the Phillies his first start and Zero homers.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One would think Rothschild and Soto would know his repetoire backward and forward.

But I guess we’ll see what we see.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you still have to be able to

judge the pitch as it’s coming at you at 80-90 mph.

"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 15, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets play ball

I will finally get to watch my first full Cubs game for the year since my baseball broadcast was canceled for later this afternoon. Hopefully are scrappy line up can continue to produce today and Harden will dominate.

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the really annoying thing

is that I start three and a half hours of meetings at… 1:30. Hopefully, I can call in to them..

“uh-huh…. yes…. really? that’s interesting…”

"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 15, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

with marshall being penned

and the call-up of samardzija to further strengthen the bullpen, i think it makes sense at this point to move heilman to the starting rotation. heilman has been pitching pretty well, but seems to have a problem with “inherited runners”

heilman seems best suited for a startingj job

by brian custer on Apr 15, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about?

Has the Shark been called up? And since when has Marshall been penned? Did I miss something?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he's BM's

mini-me or something.

by sue369 on Apr 15, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

You've heard of Captian Obvious?

Please welcome: Sgt. Misinformation!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best Post of the Day

Congrats Sue that will be almost impossible to beat

"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 15, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When did Shark get called up?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's idle speculation from Barry Rozner.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's speculation granted

but i don’t think it is too idle

by brian custer on Apr 15, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's plenty idle.

And Heilman isn’t stretched out to start so that idea doesn’t work too well.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heilman

is sSTretched out

by brian custer on Apr 15, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, please stop while you're ahead.

Not that you’re ahead.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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 15, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because....?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

"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 15, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marshall is set to start Thursday

so he won’t be in the pen for long

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woops

meant to reply to the above comment

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, I'm here...

Ready to take my beating for the fanpost yesterday. My apologies everyone.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hiya Jimmy.

Don’t let it bother you.

by sue369 on Apr 15, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"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 15, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks drew...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy says he's sorry.

Jimmy got upset. Jimmy won’t let it happen again.

Please forgive Jimmy!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks daver...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No hatred from me

While I don’t agree 100 percent with you, you did a good job of explaining your thoughts.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 15, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks chilango...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hiyo Sue.

Thanks kiddo.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting Pre-game Poll

Which starter will win the most games this year?
I have to say Big Z cause I think this is the year he avoids a month long swoon and puts together a great year.

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by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd guess Teddy.

They seem to score a lot of runs for him.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a tough call

Lilly is consistent and will get to 15, but you can really make a case for all four of them. Especially if Harden can get to the 25 starts we are all hoping for.

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello, I'll see you later...

Gotta jump into a meeting real quick, but I’ll join y’all in the game threads in a bit.

"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 15, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way...

…I could’ve sworn Matt Murton made the Rockies’ 25-man roster but apparently not. Poor lil red-haired dude.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was optioned to the AAA Sky Sox

at the last cut.

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

by N Oakley on Apr 15, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a shame.

He probably would’ve gotten a positive reacton from the crowd.

Speaking of which, did anyone just hear those boos for Marquis? Harsh.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got picked as a juror......

so that means I won’t be able to follow the game at all!!! Cheer a little louder for me. Hopefully this trial ends soon so I don’t miss any of the cardinals series :) Go Cubs Go

by KC in OK on Apr 15, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you should have pulled a Tina Fey

and arrived dressed as Princess Leia

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in the bikini.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 15, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

30 Rock is such a great show. Alec Baldwin is the man

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, I thought of that, too.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys!

Always love when the Cubs play the Rockies cause I get to watch them no matter what being here in Colorado.

Let’s beat up on Jason!

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

very cool

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pregame said that still a little stiff but could pinch hit and likely in line up tomorrow

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He will be back tomorrow

Its just aramis missing games for little things. His back is sore and its cold.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bud said everyone has to do it

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty sure it was mandatory this year.

Everyone has to. I think it’s starting to loose its luster.

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree....

….it’s already retired by every team…

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a huge Jackie Robinson fan

He was subject of a paper I did in college. He made a huge impact on history. But even I think Bud is going overboard. Doing this is turning people off. Which is a shame

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bud is making everyone

Which IMHO partly defeats the purpose of people having the right to chose to honor him.

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode...

…in which Kramer doesn’t want to wear the ribbon.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

"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 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Jackie Robinson Day

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh.

"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 15, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like my

high school alma mater did a good job performing the national anthem. Way to go kids.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We can haz baisbal nao?

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played--in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."--Alvin Dark

by spoiledcubbage on Apr 15, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Have we jumped yet?

n/t

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

by chilango2 on Apr 15, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, we're still spooling up the FTL drives.

Anyone? Anyone?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chewie

enter the coordinates into the nav-computer.

"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 15, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No worries.

If we mess up God will just bring us back apparently.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hated hated hated HATED

that ending.

"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 15, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

"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 15, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The whole "back to nature" thing was patently ridiculous.

I thought they really copped out on the Starbuck thing, too.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!

"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 15, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What'd you guys think of the final episode?

I was on board for the first two-thirds but was pretty disappointed by the last half-hour or so.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Also, on reflection, I found it hard to believe that a peace treaty could seriously be forged by Baltar giving a sermon, although strangely, I was mostly buying it in the moment.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 15, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, his speech was pretty hokey...

…but I was willing to let that go. And I liked the plot twist that stopped them from regenerating the resurrection ship. But….from then on out…it was like some hippy dream from the 60s. Not realistic at all. And would it really be safe to let all those ships fly into the sun? Couldn’t that create, um, sun problems?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course, MLB.TV has not kicked in yet...

::grumble::

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright...

here we 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 15, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

0-2 to start right on!

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K!

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Get that K machine going

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beautiful K

great start for Harden

"The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love." ~Bryant Gumbel

by gwl17 on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That didn't Take Long!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance 1B/Manager 1908 World Champion Chicago Cubs

by imknowdummy on Apr 15, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Should I say it?

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome tag line

"So chicks dig guys who TAKE AWAY the long ball, too? " by dat cubfan daver

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, man...one K already.

If Harden brings the same stuff he brought to Milwaukee, this game is going to be fun as hell.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"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 15, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Al forgot the first pitch thread....

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and maybe all the rest?

He didn’t mention any of them…

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His brain must still be frozen from Monday. :)

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you betcha

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You sound like a native Alaskan already.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh noooooooooo

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

KK!!

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

by Itchy on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

K x 2

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just back from lunch.

Ready for Harden Ks and to see Marquis done by the second.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two

"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 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking sweet, drew....

Did the Harden groupie make it to last game thread?

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

three!

"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 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KKK!!!!!

FATALITY!

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are we jumping?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wondering the same

but there’s no thread yet….

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

by chilango2 on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like

Al forgot a first pitch thread

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just like that.....K, K, and K

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAHHHH!!!!

Filthy Rich K’s the side!!!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance 1B/Manager 1908 World Champion Chicago Cubs

by imknowdummy on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i love this guy

http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!

by Rudey on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha don't miss Eric Patterson right?

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rich has it going today.

Let’s get some runs!!!

by sue369 on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy Krap!

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played--in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."--Alvin Dark

by spoiledcubbage on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!!!

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good morning, good afternoon, and good night.

Nice to see Rich starting off with style!

Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 15, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey get ready for some K's!

Opening Day 2009 can't come soon enough!

by TyCubsfan on Apr 15, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Striking out the side

on 13 pitches. Wonderful efficiency

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 15, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey all

did the Cubs win yet?

by Cubs and Hawks fan on Apr 15, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rich Harden is an above average pitcher.

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

by IowaCubs- on Apr 15, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CSN graphic

Anyone else thing the CSN graphic showing the fielders makes it look like there are 7 guys in the outfield?

by dmlichte on Apr 15, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's time to

get Harden out of there

by Cubs and Hawks fan on Apr 15, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF

WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/

by lostinthevines on Apr 15, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

terrible

the cubs look absolutly terrible…id rather go to the sears center and watch some chicago shamrocks lacrosse then be subjected to this bullshit baseball

by jeff021690 on Apr 15, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Screw this - I'm gonna go watch the Sox get pounded instead.

Jake Peavy – line 2.

"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
http://lostinthevines.blogspot.com/

by lostinthevines on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys

everybody’s jumped to this thread.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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