Rivalry Week: Cubs vs. Cardinals, Thursday 4/16, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 16, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintBy 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.
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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.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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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
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
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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
Clearly
That ensures we have a top defender at each position.
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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
"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
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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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
Yeah, that's true - especially about Theriot.
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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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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
Didn't they say Saturday?
Though maybe if the weather is warm tomorrow he might play.
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What was that about Milton Bradley's back? Not another injury I hope!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
Per Gordo tweet:
Bradley to test groin w/ pregame running w/trainer. Still looking at possible weekend return.
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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
C'mon now, he's a ballplayer, not the Maytag man.
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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
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
Not fair -
Fielder is an athlete. He’s no Derrek Lee at 1B, but he’s an athlete.
Derrek Lee is good.
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
Or moves to the AL to be a DH.
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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
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
And
I just don’t think you know as much about Prince Fielder as you think you do.
Derrek Lee is good.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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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
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
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.
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
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
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
We CANNOT let the child become a Brewers fan!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Friends don't let friends...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Go Cubs Go!
I have to rush home after school so I can catch this game.
:)
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
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
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
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
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
any opposing team now knows
all they need to do is wait Gregg out.
"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 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
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..
If nobody else gets on base
Then Pujols can hit as many homers as he wants
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Look up his overall stats versus the Cubs.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
How's he hit against Marmol?
Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me
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.
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
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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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.
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
Khalil Greene happened.
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just keep the televisions
out of his reach. That’s all I’m saying.
"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 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Meh, that's not as bad as I expected.
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yeah...those are KG's numbers from this year?........hmmm hearing cardinals fans talk around me is all about dissapointment
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
CURSE YOU, TONY LARUSSA!
"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 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I cannot believe Hoffpauir is on the Chicago Cubs major league roster—and starting—in the middle of April. September, sure, April, no.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
I think he earned his spot on the roster.
I just don’t want to see him playing outfield defense.
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He'll do a good job in right
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
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
We shall see, we shall see.
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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.
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 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
All the sample size I need
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Apr 16, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather have him start in April.
"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 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
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.
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.
"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 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
nice RBI double yesterday
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Believe it..............
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
No. 1 Hoffpauir Fan in the house!
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one of few...........
but the bandwagon will be full soon
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
lol
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
clean-up at that..........
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I still think its weird to read that the Cubs are patient hitters
Especially when its not followed by a punchline.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
The Cubs are patient hitters....That's funny, I dreamed I was skiing!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 16, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I once had a dream that a hot dog...ah, forget it.
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you weren't wearing loafers were you?!??!?!
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Ok, that's a bit more like it
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That would've been a kneejerk reaction.
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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
The knee bone is
connected to the funny bone
by 100yearitch on Apr 16, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
Good luck today Sean!!
With the Hoff actually in the starting line-up means a shit load of Erin pictures today.
POO!!!! POOO!!!!
How’s that?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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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Also:
Make sure they are 3-5 mb each.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
set at 300dpi
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1000X1000 resolution
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
and preferably animated
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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
Drew we should write a handbook
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We should.
"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 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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.
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.
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
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
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
aw, MAN.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I swear if I worked in Wrigleyville I'd...well, I'd probably lose my job.
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And then live in a box on the street corner?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
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
No, I've live in a van down by the river!
And by “river” I mean “lake.”
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eating a steady diet of GOVERNMENT CHEESE!
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
HA! I remember government cheese.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 16, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
your gonna be doing a lot of doobie rolling
when your living in a VAN down by the river!!
#34: You'll be missed!
Well whoop de freakin' doo!
"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 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So I don't "bathe regularly" and I sometimes "get high"....is that so wrong?
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and by van
you mean wheelbarrow?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
Nice. I can dig some classic Neil Young.
I hear he has a new album out….something about electric cars.
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what rhymes with "Volt"?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
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 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Bolt
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Colt
Holt, bolt, molt, jolt,
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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Holt is an electrical equipment distributor in Wisconsin
Other than that, it’s really not a word as far as I know.
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 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Ah, there's no limit to what one can learn on BCB
Thanks, Drew.
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 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
DMB Cover >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Neil Young Original
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
No offense, legions of DMB fans, but I'll stick with the original.
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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
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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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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
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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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I need to give ya some real dmb music, not that studio or on radio stuff :)
Alright, enough music chit chat! Lets Go Cubs!
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
I suppose it's possible he might win me over live.
Anyway, yeah, 10 minutes to baseball!
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Live is where the bread and butter is
Its the only thing ill listen too
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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.
LOL - yeah, jam bands tend to do that.
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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
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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.
Slightly less painful to me
here on the West Coast, but it still stings, having never been to Wrigley.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
we could do it in reverse
for every play. “Would Cliff have caught that one? How about that one? Now? Now?”
"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
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
yes yes yes!
I cannot wait for Marshall’s start. I hope he goes 6-7 strong, with a maximum 2 runs given up
#34: You'll be missed!
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.
"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 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
I was bored enough to check it out, but they cut the feed before the end of the 1st… dumb mlb.com.
Yes, I'm from the tropics. Yes, I love hockey. What's not to get?
by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
link?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, give us a link if you've got one.
I’d like to read that.
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+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
I...
what?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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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I always wondered
if he is/was a member here.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Sometimes it just feels right.
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ba-dum-dum....
Thank you, he’ll be here all week…
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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you! My 20,000+ posts make it impossible for me to argue with you.
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ahah!
20107 — http://www.sbnation.com/users/drewishdrewid
I’m catching up!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
You've crossed the 20K line - congrats!
You may now enter the VIP section of BCB.
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hey, check out
the butler in the bathroom!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Must
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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
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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More anything?
More everything!
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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
THEY'VE GOT COOKIES!!!
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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
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
I'd sure like to
attack those clones.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Join me, Erin
and we’ll rule ESPN together forever.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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
It's like the Stonecutters, innit?
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Welcome aboard!
I like you already!
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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
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
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…
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
I'll just
tear off a piece of paper to write that on.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Um....
I’m sorry?
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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Not you . . . last week there were about 10 topics covered in multiple fanposts
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Whoops, my bad
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
Please be more specific.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, who
he’s on first i believe
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by workthecycle on Apr 16, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
aaaaaaah!
humor! AR AR AR AR!
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue Mike, aka the Rodster.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
we're funning you, son.
sorry. It’s been a bit batty around here lately. Start of the season.
Welcome to you! :)
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
he is a pip, 'tis true
how do you wager that young Hoff fellow is going to perform?
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
Damn, that reminds me...
WAINWRIGHT
LIGHT IM UP!!!
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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
Post again in the first pitch thread please.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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 Bill Potter on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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
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 Bill Potter on Apr 16, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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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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
The better to see you with, my dear.
remember
Sammy Jankis
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 16, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
Don't tempt him.
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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??
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
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
crap, gotta get the audio going pronto
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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
Ah, thanks.
Missed it entirely. Took forever for my audio to get going.
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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
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
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
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
Yes, that was quite heavenly.
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ahh need link text
Oriole by nurture. Cub by marriage.
Bad day at work - can someone please post some hot pics?
I don’t ask much…
Wait a minute... who am I here?
don'tr worry
Hoff is batting several times. There will be many Erin pics.
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by drewishdrewid on Apr 16, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
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