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Rivalry Week: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Thursday 4/16, 1:20 CT

By a week from Sunday, we should know a lot about the tone the NL Central race will take this season. Seven of the next ten games will be against the Cardinals, four this weekend at Wrigley Field, three next weekend in St. Louis. With Chris Carpenter out, the Cardinals will turn to 2006 draft pick P. J. Walters to start on Friday.

Meanwhile, today Sean Marshall will make his season debut, the first time the Cubs have used their fifth starter. Marshall made his major league debut on April 9, 2006 in this nationally televised ESPN Sunday night game; he threw fairly well, but allowed four runs in 4.1 innings. Michael Barrett won that game with a grand slam. Little did we know that it would be all downhill from there in 2006.

Things are better now, wouldn't you agree?

Now we know what's wrong with Kevin Gregg: after his knee surgery, his knee stiffens up if he pitches more than one inning, so he's going to be limited to single innings only. (Maybe they could have figured this out before last Friday?)

Baseball note of interest: a shout-out to Texas' Ian Kinsler, who became the first player since 1890 to have six hits in a game and hit for the cycle, too.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Sean Marshall
Sean Marshall
Cubs
vs. Adam Wainwright
Adam Wainwright
Cardinals
0-0 W-L 1-0
0.00 ERA 1.78
0 SO 11
1 BB 8
0 HR 0
vs. StL -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Sean Marshall 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00 1.00


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Adam Wainwright 1-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 10.1 8 2 2 0 8 11 1.74 1.55

Adam Wainwright has a 1.78 ERA so far this year, but has walked eight batters in 11 innings -- that's good news for the Cubs, who generally are patient hitters. Aramis Ramirez is expected back in the lineup today, with the weather expected to be pleasant; Ramirez is 7-for-21 (.333) lifetime vs. Wainwright, with a homer.

Sean Marshall is 2-1, 3.38 lifetime vs. St. Louis in nine appearances (five starts) -- last year he posted a 0.82 ERA against the Cardinals in 11 innings (five appearances, one start). Albert Pujols is 4-for 13, but no homers. Of the current Cardinals, only Brendan Ryan and Ryan Ludwick have homered off Marshall.

Today's game is cable-only in the St. Louis and Chicago areas, on EI and at the MLB.com Mediacenter. If you have EI you might be interested in flipping on the official opener of the new Yankee Stadium; they will play the first regular season game there today at 12:05 CDT vs. the Indians. Of course, we're already familiar with the new park with the two exhibition games the Cubs played there earlier this month.

MLB.com Gameday

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Me too!!

Let’s kick off a good long weekend today

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 16, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup:

Fonzie
RoboDome
D-Lee
Hoff (who called it? — in Right, gah)
My Man Crush Rami
LBR
Hello Soto
Riot
The Law

"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 16, 2009 11:08 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I called Hoff!

Yea me!!

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 16, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry

I mean boo me, didn’t want this

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by gwood on Apr 16, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

it was going to happen at some point. He can start one game a month, I’m ok with that. :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 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, you're right

one game a month is acceptable

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 16, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure I like a guy who has all of 4 at bats this season batting cleanup

Especially since Lee is what? 5 for 7 from that spot. And why is Gathright getting no at-bats? He’s not a great hitter, but he’s not the world’s worst either

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never mind on Gathright

was reading that wrong, and thinking Reed Johnson was in

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Derrek just hits better at Wrigley

I still have reservations about him hitting third, especially with Aramis back, but at Wrigley it seems DLee is a better hitter.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you would bat

Gathright cleanup?

New lineup!

1) Marshall (just to piss off Ted Lilly)
2) Riot (playing 3rd)
3) Miles (playing short)
4) Gathright (Center)
5) Hill (catcher)
6) Fontenot (2nd)
7) Lee (in Left)
8) Johnson (in right)
9) Hoffpauir (at first)

"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 16, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're hilarious

sarcasm

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I revise that

Hoff should play second base, and Fonty should be the 1st baseman.

"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 16, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearly

That ensures we have a top defender at each position.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

Although I may be overstating Gathright’s and Johnson’s skills. Perhaps Hill should play right, Gath behind the plate and Johnson can switch for… Theriot can’t field a single position. Hmmmm…

"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 16, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Piss off Lilly" ????

Do you want Wrigley to be hit by a hurricane, locusts, frogs and more importantly do you want to risk the life of that
cute son of yours ( I am assuming his the first born male) ? Never, ever intentionally upset, annoy, irritate, disturb, let alone PISS OFF Ted Lilly.

"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 16, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One game a WEEK at first base would be fine with me.

Not today, of course, because DLee looked to be heating up at the plate yesterday. But from what I’ve read, Hoffpauir is a solid defensive first baseman – probably not brillant, but solid. So if you’re going to start him, put him there (or don’t start him). There’s no reason to put him in the outfield – and particularly not right field.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thing is

with Riot and Miles, we NEED brilliant.

"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 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's true - especially about Theriot.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really trust Aramis on his own either

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder who has the better arm

Fonty or Rami.

"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 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hands down, Rami

His problem isn’t strength. It’s aim.

Remember Major League III, when the old 1B stretched for a ball and fell over? That’s what I’m afraid will happen to Hoff.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least our real lineup is out there today

Obviously Hoff isn’t Milton but just seeing the normal lineup construction and not Aaron Miles makes me happy.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My man crush > Your man crush

S’truth.

"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 16, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets kill these punks

Last season the Cardinals really struggled with lefty pitching. Hopefully those struggles still continue because their offense is really hot right now.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(Maybe they could have figured this out before last Friday?)

Like, you know, BEFORE WE HIRED HIM. Bah.

"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 16, 2009 11:14 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Next week I think

He is supposed to be out 3-5 days, which would end Saturday, so he may play Sunday. But most likely will be next week.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Apr 16, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sucks for fantasy owners like myself :(

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cub fans too.

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

by N Oakley on Apr 16, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but mostly cubs fans who are fantasy owners lol

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't they say Saturday?

Though maybe if the weather is warm tomorrow he might play.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

I thought it was Bradley’s groin, and Ramirez’s back

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

Ramirez is back, but Bradley is still gone.

"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 16, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, I understand that

but there was no back injury to Milton, that was ARAM.

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who was in the DL first?

"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 16, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what?

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

THIRD BASE!

"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 16, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea what the hell you're talking about

Men write many fine and plausible arguments in support of monarchy, but the fact remains that where every man in a state has a vote, brutal laws are impossible.

by BoVandy on Apr 16, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who?

Who is on first.

"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 16, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milton is going to play third base?

I say we trade for Fielder, and put HIM at third base.

"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 16, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh this calls for a fanpost

Fielder for bradley straight up, ship aram to sd for peavy

by xene on Apr 16, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Kenny Lofton

gets a little bit sadder in his retirement home…

"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 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think kenny runs a program

to help parents cope with their children’s little league uniforms

by xene on Apr 16, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HIRE THAT MAN!

"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 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

throw him BACK

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he too small for you, Emelie?

He couldn’t deliver a piano, for instance…

"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 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no delivery is too small

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

that’s the straight line you give me? For realz?

"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 16, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

because I care, drew, because I care

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

sniff…

"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 16, 2009 1:06 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 16, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This weekend.

He’s doing some pre-game running today. Wittenmeyer just twittered it.

"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 16, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Per Gordo tweet:
Bradley to test groin w/ pregame running w/trainer. Still looking at possible weekend return.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley to test groin w/ pregame running w/trainer.

Anyone else wonder what that REALLY means? Emelie, got any ideas? :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 16, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon now, he's a ballplayer, not the Maytag man.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

which leads me back to

trading Bradley for Fielder, straight up.

"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 16, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder = Fat

= not an athlete

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not fair -

Fielder is an athlete. He’s no Derrek Lee at 1B, but he’s an athlete.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, Fielder is a big guy who can swing a monster bat and play a decent 1B

this is not someone who will be playing baseball when he is 33 unless he makes some major health strides

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or moves to the AL to be a DH.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

George Steinbrenner's pacemaker

just missed a beat.

"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 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure

I just dont consider guys who are only capable of hitting athletes. Great major league hitters? Sure. But not athletes

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

I just don’t think you know as much about Prince Fielder as you think you do.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for instance

he really loves ponies.

"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 16, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, and saves baby seals on wednesdays

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

likes to make

paper rainbows in the clubhouse.

"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 16, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I heard he's opening up a soup kitchen

for kittys

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

donates time

to unicorn preservation efforts.

"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 16, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

spends time trying to pin down and tickle Ryan Braun

while jason kendall draws hearts stars and horseshoes on his forhead…….:giggle giggle:

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I give.

you win.

"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 16, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a real great guy

I don’t see how my point was countered though, or even addressed???

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your contention

is that Fielder is a 1-dimensional slugger who doesn’t work on his overall game. If you don’t see that article addressing your contention, then, well, I don’t know what to say.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I resemble that remark!

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, but do you have

any IDEAS?

"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 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching the last Wainwright start against the Astros

He was walking lots of guys and running up a high pitch count. He didn’t give up runs because the Astros couldn’t get the big hit when they needed it. That has been the Cubs problem at times this season. We get the guys on base but we need the big base hit to score those runs.

Lets punish this guy if he doesn’t bring good control today. Don’t count on the bases loaded walk to score all our runs.

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cards Week!

Time to get my hate on!

My mother is a Cards fan. My wife and the woman carrying my child (they are the same person) is a Cards fan. The fetus growing in my wife’s belly will be a Cards fan if my wife gets control.

Time to take a stand!

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What is your plan of action to claim the baby as a Cub fan?

Your wife seems to have the edge since she literally has possession. You know, possession is 9/10 of the law!

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should watch X-MEN.

They take a few stands. Don’t put up for that crap, Worf.

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 16, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife and the woman carrying my child (they are the same person)

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 16, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I realized my grammar wasn't the most ideal there...

Anyway, we’ve kind of agreed to let the child decide.

A few things are working against me:

The fact that my mother and her father (my father and her mother couldn’t care less) are Cards fans

Logistically, it’s easier for us to get to Cards games than Cubs games.

My wife is much more evil than I am.

In the end, I just want my child to love baseball. If he or she says, “To hell with both of you, I’m going to be a Brewers fan” that’s fine with me.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he or she says, "To hell with both of you, I’m going to be a Brewers fan" that’s fine with me.

GASP.

"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 16, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friends don't let friends...

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't think

anyone should have to share in my misery.

"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 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guys...

I’m with you. I actually had “Sox” fan there, but that was just too much.

My point is, I’d rather have a child who hates the Cubs than a child who hates baseball.

Hell, I became a Cubs fan in part because every single member of my family was a Cards fan and I hated being a conformist. I have to expect karma to bite me on that one.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got to think

that if you teach your child to read and to practice good dental hygiene, you’ve got a good shot at preventing a cards fan

by TC Cubby on Apr 16, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha.....ha...ha ha........aaaahhhhhh haha ha...........HA....HAHahahahhAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHahAhAhaAHA!

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

I’m still trying to figure out how my brother let his son become a Cards fan.

by Craig in South Bend on Apr 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This make me very glad

to be dating a die-hard Cubs fan.

The rest of my family likes the Tigers so no real rivalry there.

"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot

by lindz221 on Apr 16, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubs Go!

I have to rush home after school so I can catch this game.

:)

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Apr 16, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm with ya here

Class is done at 2, im trying to plan my escape at 1….

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gregg

are baseball players able to ride a stationary bike during innings to stay loose?

by cozmotaylor123 on Apr 16, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the rule says

they have to ride around in the outfield. If you hit one, you get two runs!

"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 16, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be funny

if it weren’t so horrifying.

I’m already having nightmares of Lou having burned up the pen in the 7th-8th and Gregg giving up a run for a tie…

Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008

by slcathena on Apr 16, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any opposing team now knows

all they need to do is wait Gregg out.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez, Pujols hits nearly everybody...

Looking up his stats on baseball-reference.com, against pitchers he’s faced 25 times or more, only two have had much luck against him: Brandon Webb (.217) and Wandy Rodriguez (.150).

Check out his stats against these guys:

Greg Maddux – .341
Roy Oswalt – .315
Carlos Zambrano – .259 (way to go, Carlos!)
Roger Clemens – .308
Mark Prior – .348
Tom Glavine – .391
Jake Peavy – .350
Randy Johnson – .429

To quote Ron Santo…JEEEEEEZZ..

by jdb-44 on Apr 16, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If nobody else gets on base

Then Pujols can hit as many homers as he wants

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How's he hit against Marmol?

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by Scruff0082 on Apr 16, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our best hitter is hitting 5th

And to make it worse, Micah freakin Hoffpauir is hitting 4th? Come on Lou, cut this RLR crap and put your best hitters where they’re supposed to be.

by kanderber on Apr 16, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd guess he wants to leave everyone else in the same spot

and just is inserting Micah into Milton’s spot rather than redo the entire line-up.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other guys lineup

Cardinals
2B Brendan Ryan
CF Rick Ankiel
1B Albert Pujols
RF Ryan Ludwick
C Yadier Molina
LF Chris Duncan
SS Khalil Greene
3B Brian Barden
P Adam Wainwright

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is how you get TLR to stop hitting the pitcher 8th -

have a 3B who hits worse than the pitcher.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aw man

Greene was hitting cleanup before! What happened?

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Khalil Greene happened.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just keep the televisions

out of his reach. That’s all I’m saying.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, that's not as bad as I expected.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...those are KG's numbers from this year?........hmmm hearing cardinals fans talk around me is all about dissapointment

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They woke up

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by nji232 on Apr 16, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CURSE YOU, TONY LARUSSA!

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cannot believe Hoffpauir is on the Chicago Cubs major league roster—and starting—in the middle of April. September, sure, April, no.

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by dtpollitt on Apr 16, 2009 11:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he earned his spot on the roster.

I just don’t want to see him playing outfield defense.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll do a good job in right

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

if we're lucky

he’ll be adequate.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We shall see, we shall see.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come, now, the Great Hoff has great #s vs. Wainwright.

He’s 1 for 1 for a 2.000 OPS. That’s better than Derrek Lee, you know.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROFL!

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the sample size I need

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by carolinacub on Apr 16, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather have him start in April.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, when he starts

he can’t be brought in to pinch-hit in crucial situations when all you need is basic contact made with the ball.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait

is that good, or bad? I think it’s good — we got Reed who can pinch hit instead — and then go in for Hoff defensively.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good -

There’s a case to be made that Hoffpauir playing the first 6 innings does less damage than Hoffpauir pinch-hitting with the game on the line.

Derrek Lee is good.

by DGU on Apr 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice RBI double yesterday

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

Believe it..............

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by Clutche on Apr 16, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. 1 Hoffpauir Fan in the house!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one of few...........

but the bandwagon will be full soon

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by Clutche on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clean-up at that..........

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by Clutche on Apr 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still think its weird to read that the Cubs are patient hitters

Especially when its not followed by a punchline.

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by DTJchris on Apr 16, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I once had a dream that a hot dog...ah, forget it.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you weren't wearing loafers were you?!??!?!

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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by DMCub on Apr 16, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, that's a bit more like it

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by DTJchris on Apr 16, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gregg

Maybe they could have figured out the knee situation before acquiring him?

by 100yearitch on Apr 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would've been a kneejerk reaction.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we don't apprecitate that in this joint.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The knee bone is

connected to the funny bone

by 100yearitch on Apr 16, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Memphis: Game on Comcast Digital Channel 25

The game will be on FSTennessee in Memphis on Comcast digital channel 25 taking the Fox Sports Midwest Cardinals feed.

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by memphiscub on Apr 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good luck today Sean!!

With the Hoff actually in the starting line-up means a shit load of Erin pictures today.

by sue369 on Apr 16, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

POO!!!! POOO!!!!

How’s that?

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by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

she can't?

shit. Shit. SHIT.

Works for me.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i believe she typed it

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by LAcarl519 on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And remember, folks who plan to post pics:

Put a subject line on your posts, so they can be closed after viewing (and magically spurring Micah Hoffpauir to spectacular offensive success).

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also:

Make sure they are 3-5 mb each.

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by dtpollitt on Apr 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

set at 300dpi

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1000X1000 resolution

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and preferably animated

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

make sure you post it twice

just in case we miss it the first time.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew we should write a handbook

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the title is:

How to Get Flamed in 3.5 Seconds in Game Thread: If You Can Somehow Manage to Keep Up with the Jumps

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ROFL

It’s ridiculous how many times I’ve had to leave a trail of cookie crumbs for these people.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it's not SOP to list tix here

but I have 3 bleacher tix for today’s game that I’m looking to just dump. They’re $25 face but I’m willing to go as low as $10 at this point. I live across the street so if anyone wants them, they’re yours. And Go Cubs!

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Apr 16, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you know how tempting it is to leave work?

That is going to make it really difficult to sit through my 1:30 meeting.

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by lindz221 on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did we have to turn into such responsible adults?

I was much happier as an irresponsible adolescent.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think I could get downtown by game time

and Max has baseball practice today, too. Buggrit.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by lindz221 on Apr 16, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aw, MAN.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear if I worked in Wrigleyville I'd...well, I'd probably lose my job.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the better to catch fly balls, my dear.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I've live in a van down by the river!

And by “river” I mean “lake.”

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eating a steady diet of GOVERNMENT CHEESE!

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your gonna be doing a lot of doobie rolling

when your living in a VAN down by the river!!

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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well whoop de freakin' doo!

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by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I don't "bathe regularly" and I sometimes "get high"....is that so wrong?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and by van

you mean wheelbarrow?

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down by the River

Yeah, she could drag me
over the rainbow,
send me away
Down by the river
I shot my baby
Down by the river,
Dead, oh, shot her dead.

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice. I can dig some classic Neil Young.

I hear he has a new album out….something about electric cars.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what rhymes with "Volt"?

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dolt?

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bolt

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colt

Holt, bolt, molt, jolt,

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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holt is an electrical equipment distributor in Wisconsin

Other than that, it’s really not a word as far as I know.

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

old timey

word for “hold” as in “house and hold”. I learned THAT from Elfquest.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, there's no limit to what one can learn on BCB

Thanks, Drew.

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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DMB Cover >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Neil Young Original

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No offense, legions of DMB fans, but I'll stick with the original.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I somehow doubt you've heard the DMB cover

If you have heard both, loyalty to the original aside, there is NO WAY anyone in their right mind could prefer the Neil Young version. Same goes for Hey Hey My My

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll have to agree to disagree on this.

I’m not a DMB fan and, even though I haven’t heard his versions of either song, I’m pretty confident he couldn’t top Neil’s originals – especially “Down By the River.” Crazy Horse in its prime could blow DMB off the stage.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+18

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just can't see how you can make that assumption without even listening to a DMB song?

Not trying to tell you what to think, but man are you missing out. Give DMB a knowledgeable shot, they well FAR FAR FAR exceed your expectations

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, let me be clear:

I’ve heard PLENTY of DMB songs. Plenty. He just doesn’t do a thing for me. Seems like a talented guy and his band is clearly made up of talented musicians, but his songs just don’t satisfy. I have minimal patience for the whole “jam band” scene in general.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need to give ya some real dmb music, not that studio or on radio stuff :)

Alright, enough music chit chat! Lets Go Cubs!

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose it's possible he might win me over live.

Anyway, yeah, 10 minutes to baseball!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Live is where the bread and butter is

Its the only thing ill listen too

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He/they won't

Trust me. Most boringest shows I’ve ever seen—and I was a big fan in my teens.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL - yeah, jam bands tend to do that.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

actually just downloaded the first concert at MSG.

Funny The Way It Is = Huge Live Potential

Spaceman = Delicious

Why I Am = Going to be a DMB monster

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by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah Jayo you shouldn't post that here

Not because its not the right place or any of that bs. Its because most of us are at work and the fact you’re throwing these tickets at us is very painful.

by xene on Apr 16, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slightly less painful to me

here on the West Coast, but it still stings, having never been to Wrigley.

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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

If I didn’t have that stupid meeting I would be out of here.

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-Ryan Theriot

by lindz221 on Apr 16, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Hoff in Right...

I think we can expect a “Would Hoff have made the catch that Cliff made” thread.

I think the answer is no.

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by Worf on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we could do it in reverse

for every play. “Would Cliff have caught that one? How about that one? Now? Now?”

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets just hope no tough balls are hit to RF today...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes yes yes!

I cannot wait for Marshall’s start. I hope he goes 6-7 strong, with a maximum 2 runs given up

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by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm bored

but I’m not bored enough to watch the Yankees, and if Kerry Wood is pitching in the first inning, there’s DEFINITELY something wrong.

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I was bored enough to check it out, but they cut the feed before the end of the 1st… dumb mlb.com.

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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good afternoon everyone

How’s everybody doing? Did y’all read the letter Blago wrote to Lou Piniella in 2007? Good laughs.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

link?

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, give us a link if you've got one.

I’d like to read that.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here'tis

Crazy man.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I...

what?

"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 16, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO

We should check the BCB archives to see whether Blago wrote a Fanpost Diary about his proposed lineup around that time. C’mon, GRod, Soriano in that three hole? That’s not f**king golden. That’s not f**king golden at all.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always wondered

if he is/was a member here.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

suddenly

BLou’s past becomes a lot more clear.

"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 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot

by lindz221 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the same thing

but BLou/BlueMike sometimes has a wisp of intelligence in his rants, unlike Blago.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't that

when his lovely and civil-tongued wife took over the keyboard?

"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 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seems like Blago put more thought into managing the Cubs instead of managing the state.

…the State of Illinois, not the State of Denial.

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

by LAcarl519 on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he'll appear on your NBC affiliate very soon!

n/t

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Trainer Reports!

Bradley’s groin is much better.

Again, I say… how does s/he know?

"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 16, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes it just feels right.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ba-dum-dum....

Thank you, he’ll be here all week…

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you! My 20,000+ posts make it impossible for me to argue with you.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahah!

20107 — http://www.sbnation.com/users/drewishdrewid

I’m catching up!

"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 16, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You've crossed the 20K line - congrats!

You may now enter the VIP section of BCB.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, check out

the butler in the bathroom!

"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 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's a VIP section?!!?

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raise

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Post

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Count

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh-oh.

one of the rabble overheard us! :P

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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how the hot fudge is on the bottom of the sundaes...

…so you can really control your hot fudge distribution.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More anything?

More everything!

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would either of you like a pair of slippers?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

THEY'VE GOT COOKIES!!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my Firefox

rejects cookies.

"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 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and the Erin Andrews

clones are quite friendly.

"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 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd sure like to

attack those clones.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Join me, Erin

and we’ll rule ESPN together forever.

"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 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just happy I can say I knew you when....

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I highly doubt that.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm new

So I won’t catch you, but I’ll still laugh at your jokes

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome aboard!

I like you already!

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't know such a small act merited the creation of a fanpost...

but… thank you?

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most things do.

But we prefer if you post about something that’s already been posted.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps

how the lineup should be changed, or when we should give up on Fukudome, Bradley, Lee or Lou.

Funny how they’re never about Theriot…

"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 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's because he sucks

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, right

this is why we don’t have any about giving up on Miles, either.

"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 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe there should be one on Fontriles

All scrap, all the time.

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll just

tear off a piece of paper to write that 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 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the haters are over 5'8"

and thus can’t see the Scrap Squad.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez, don't encourage him.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um....

I’m sorry?

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not you . . . last week there were about 10 topics covered in multiple fanposts

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you encourage him, he tells more jokes. And they get worse.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops, my bad

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL reply read fail

Hahaha I misread it to where I thought you were discouraging me from introducing myself via fanpost.

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, No everyone does that. No matter how often we've gone over them. You've

got to do the fanpost thing. It required.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, who

he’s on first i believe

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

aaaaaaah!

humor! AR AR AR AR!

"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 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue Mike, aka the Rodster.

"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 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BWAHAHA!

We finally are able to put a face to the name.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we're funning you, son.

sorry. It’s been a bit batty around here lately. Start of the season.

Welcome to you! :)

"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 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

batty is better than catty!

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That comes after a loss.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did they send him to the same room that a guy goes to

at a fertility clinic?

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

by LAcarl519 on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know what's wrong with those rooms?

the TV is always bolted to the ceiling in a bad position.

"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 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TMI...

Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?

by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

always get a crick in my neck.

"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 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good day all...

Cubs are going to win today.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I say, good chap

Do you think that the Chicago National League Ball club will prevail in their tete-a-tete later after tea?

"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 16, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly my good man, certainly...

That Japanese fellow I believe is going to have a whale of a match as well.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is a pip, 'tis true

how do you wager that young Hoff fellow is going to perform?

"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 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do believe he'll do fine with the bat...

Perhaps two out of four, but I have reservations about the young man in the right field position. I hope no mashers are sent his way.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems to me the issue

with the lad is that he has two left feet.

"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 16, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict we'll be well on our way to victory by afternoon tea.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MY BABY TAKES THE MORNING TRAIN! SHE WORKS FROM NINE TO FIVE AND THEN!

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes, we just gotta bite the bullet

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who??

Hopefully mine going for the Cubs today does fine

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Apr 16, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, that reminds me...

WAINWRIGHT

LIGHT IM UP!!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and pass him around

Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM

by heine41 on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will do.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe make a fanpost about it, too

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or three or four

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then pass it around.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone think that Gregg's knee did not "act up" until he played

in cool/cold damp air. He did pitch two straight innings in AZ with no problems. But as we all know, the weather was very warm and dry out there when he did it. (Marmol did it the same day, right?). Am I mistaken on the two inning stint in AZ?

Anyway, cold/damp weather can make bones and muscles act a lot different than when you are in heat and dry air, so let’s not assume he was hiding anything from anyone. He is getting used to how his body is responding to the surgery. My guess is this problem will not be as bad when the weather warms up.

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

by LAcarl519 on Apr 16, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing

Though the fact it was bothering him in Houston and Milwauke (domed) is a little concerning.

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 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe it was a bit chilly inside the dome in Milwaukee

Not the 30 degrees it was outside, but around the upper 50s, if I recall correctly.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn that gammy leg!

"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 16, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it gets that cold inside Miller Park?

interesting. if that’s the case, i can understand why he might have some trouble in there.

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 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know it does

I’m having a hard time finding that data on the Interwebz though. Pat and Ron mentioned it on Thursday’s broadcast.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I remember them mentioning that it was only around 50 degrees in there.

Of course, that was still better than 35 or so degrees outside.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait

even under the lights?

"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 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

Milton "Porcelain Doll" Bradley.

by Emelie on Apr 16, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the power of Greyskull

I think we get a win today.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to get these Cardinals out of first place

I hate seeing them at the top of the division

Don't assault me and I won't assault you, because you don't know what I will, or won't, do. I'm going to end it with that. - Milton Bradley 2003 to Paul Lo Duca

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate seeing

their flag at top of our scoreboard.

remember
Sammy Jankis

by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just hate seeing them.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's three things . . . time for a fanpost!

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

by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You gonna write a fanpost about it?

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 16, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tempt him.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Streak for Cash

One of the options on ESPN’s Streak for Cash is:
Number of Cubs hits or
Number of Wainwright strikeouts

Who ya got??

by kurtness5 on Apr 16, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pat and Ron

on the air yet?

"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 16, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Ron just finished the Lou interview.

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

by chilango2 on Apr 16, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sirott

is interviewing Dome. This should be good.

"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 16, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

crap, gotta get the audio going pronto

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it wasn't great.

Sirott was reduce to asking “Ask him how he thinks he’s going to do this year.” Not exactly insightful.

"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 16, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, thanks.

Missed it entirely. Took forever for my audio to get going.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jump thread up?

"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 16, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL

IS ON THE AIR!

"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 16, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey all

Lets get a good 6 innings out of Marshall today!

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice anthem!

"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 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, that was quite heavenly.

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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and Jump

Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.

by wax eagle on Apr 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ahh need link text

JUMP

Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.

by wax eagle on Apr 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad day at work - can someone please post some hot pics?

I don’t ask much…

Wait a minute... who am I here?

by malicedoom on Apr 16, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don'tr worry

Hoff is batting several times. There will be many Erin pics.

"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 16, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please elaborate.

I’m way out of the loop.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Apr 16, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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