Farewell To Arizona (For 2009): Cubs vs. Indians at Mesa, Thursday 4/2, 2:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Apr 2, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintDon't forget! Today's game starts an hour earlier than yesterday; if it's anything like last year's final spring game, the regulars will play about three or four innings and then traipse across the field in street clothes to the bus that's taking them to the airport to whisk them to New York for the pair of games against the Yankees.
Speaking of which, Lou changed his mind. Ted Lilly's going to NYC after all; if the rainy weather prevents him from pitching in the actual game, he'll still get his work in, throwing in the batting cages. From that Gordon Wittenmyer article we also learn:
• • Former Cub Sean Gallagher lost his job in Oakland's rotation without even pitching Wednesday. Athletics manager Bob Geren said after the 8-8 tie against the Cubs that Gallagher is ''competing for a bullpen job.'' As recently as last week, Gallagher was considered a middle-of-the-rotation starter.
• • The Cubs and Under Armour Inc. have reached a deal for the athletic apparel company to continue as the only advertiser on the outfield wall at Wrigley Field. The Cubs dropped a lawsuit filed in January that accused Under Armour of reneging on a previous deal.
Bruce Miles has Z's pitch count from yesterday: 63. Expect Ryan Dempster to go about that far today, too. Bruce also tells us that:
The Cubs don't have immediate interest in third baseman Mike Lamb, released by the Milwaukee Brewers, but it's possible they could look into a minor-league deal for Lamb in the near future.
Lamb, a left-handed batter, played with Milwaukee and Minnesota last year. He has a lifetime .277 batting average, a .333 on-base percentage and a .417 slugging percentage. The Cubs saw plenty of Lamb when he played for Houston from 2004-07. Lamb's release was due in part to former Cub Casey McGehee apparently making the Brewers' big-league club.
So let me get this straight: the Cubs are interested in a 33-year-old third baseman who had a bad year last year and who was beaten out for a roster spot by someone the Cubs let go on waivers last fall? Couldn't they have just kept Casey McGehee in that case?
From Paul Sullivan: yesterday's lineup was the likely lineup you'll see against LHP this year, except that Lou...
... wasn't sure whether Aaron Miles will start over Mike Fontenot at second base against Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez next Wednesday.
Speaking of Houston, remember the last time Z faced them? Carlos reminisces.
Ryan Dempster, as noted, will start against the Indians' Anthony Reyes. Expect widespread substitutions. The game is available at the MLB.com Mediacenter. If you are in the Cleveland are, the WMMS broadcast is running on tape delay and can be heard at 7 pm EDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Fifth!
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
TWENTY-SEVENTH!
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 2, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
all 4 of you need hobbies :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
HOBBY!!!
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Calvin and Hobbes
Best comic strip of all time.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 2, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Lamb
used to kill the Cubs when he was Houston. At least, he did in all the games I saw. Why not sign him to play in Iowa and be available to come up if Aramis gets hurt for an extended stretch?
Reminds me a little of the Gary Gaetti signing, which worked out just fine.
I would rather see the Cubs stick Fox at third in Iowa
and see if he can play the position. If he can’t, then sign Lamb. I just think Fox’s bat would be more valuable than Lamb’s if both can play third adequately.
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
The Fox versus the Lamb. Who do you think will win?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends. I've seen some pretty bad ass lambs in my time.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Is that a lamb's revenge for the Dirty Jobs episode?
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
This guy:
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
Fox seems pretty brutal at 1st base
so I think it’s very unlikely he can even play an adequate 3rd base.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 2, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Might as well find out.
If he’s no good over there, then Lamb becomes an option.
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
Lamb has said that he only wants a Major League Contract
My guess is that the Cardinals will sign him now that Glaus will be out for a few months.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
The comment about Fontenot was interesting
I’ve thought all along that Fontenot was going to get more AB’s than Miles simply because there are more righties than lefties, but if Piniella is considering Fontenot against a lefty already I’m wondering if that’s a sign that Piniella may make Fontenot more than just the left handed hitting platoon at 2B.
by jerry morales rules on Apr 2, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
I think that's right
Lou might use today to see how he hits a pretty average lefty
"I won't be like A-Rod" - Z, 3/17/09
by Ihatethecards on Apr 2, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
its not a bad idea
if nothing else, he may be in a PH situation and have Font and Gathright to choose from with a lefty on the mound
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
I don't think that's much of a choice
if you have to lay down a sacrifice, you’d bring up Gathright and if you need a hit you’d bring in Fontenot.
by jerry morales rules on Apr 2, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems like the article was written
very early in the spring but not published until this week.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess today qualifies....
as the first getaway day of the season. Wish we were heading to Houston after the game today, though.
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
That's sad to hear about about Sean "The Sledgehammer" Gallagher.
But I guess that explains Chad Gaudin, too. The revenge of Billy Beane!
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Agreed, but
Rich Harden for a guy who can’t make their rotation looks like a pretty good trade in retrospect. Even if the team has to eat Gaudin’s salary this year.
by Orval Overall on Apr 2, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely true.
If Harden can stay healthy, make 20 to 25 starts and pitch up to his career norms, Hendry should absolutely be able to put that trade in the win column.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Except that Josh Donaldson
was probably the key player in the deal for Oakland. And he’s a 22 year old catcher who hit .330/.391/.564 in 47 games for Stockton last year after the trade.
But Donaldson
was blocked with the Cubs by Soto, and Castillo is there to serve as yet another C in the system. Do you think the Cubs undersold with Donaldson?
by jerry morales rules on Apr 2, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The "key" piece
of the deal was that the A’s got to save money. From a competitive standpoint, they got fleeced.
by Orval Overall on Apr 2, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Excuse me?
Harden only made $4.75 million last season. Oakland just traded for Matt Holliday who makes 9.5 million this season.
They traded Harden because they couldn’t sign him when he became a free agent after this season. They traded him because they felt his value was as high as it was going to be.
Compare
the salaries of Harden and Gaudin to the salaries of the guys we sent in return, and your point looks a little different.
If the concern was with next year, as opposed to avoiding that $4.75 mm and the current $7mm, they would have kept him through this July and traded him then. They didnt, because they wanted to save last year’s salary and this year’s salary.
by Orval Overall on Apr 3, 2009 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah, therein lies the rub.
In William Shatner voice, “BEANE!!!”
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Predictions for time of game?
I’m guessing 2 hrs 25 min.
No TV so that alone should shorten the game. The last ST game in recent years has been televised.
Hey, it's a new century!
But they've played it in Las Vegas
and that was a promotional weekend with subsidizing from the Vegas Visitors Bureau.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
This years promo weekend
is sponsored by the Evil Empire
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I was talking about the last ST game in AZ.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 2, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs Lineup
Soriano, LF
Gathright, RF
Fukudome, CF
Hoffpauir, 1B
Fontenot, 2B
Scales, 3B
Blanco, SS
Hill, C
Dempster, P
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
I bet we hang a 15 spot on Cleveland with this lineup.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
In the first.
"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
The Hoff
is good for 15 runs by himself.
by jerry morales rules on Apr 2, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Phew!
I thought the starters were gonna play a good chunk of this game.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Andres Blanco and Bobby Scales will both be starters this year...
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
HA!
It’ll be a nice summer in Des Moines though, from what I hear.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I would imagine so.
Plus, you get to travel throughout the Pacific Coast League, so that should be nice.
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
Reno has a team this year
Unfortunately, the I-Cubs travel to neither Nevada nor California this year.
The PCL scheduling boggles me.
The lack of true home-and-home series just seems weird to me. Fresno’s radio guy was trying to explain it to me in February, but I don’t think it made sense to him, either.
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
The Eastern teams
only make one trip out to the West Coast every year (and vice versa) and they play half the teams out there. So the I-Cubs and the River Cats play each other every year, but only one series. Last year the I-Cubs came to Sacramento. This year the River Cats go to Des Moines and the I-Cubs go to Tacoma and Portland.
Sure going to miss the PCL.
Since we lost the sidewinders to Reno, we now get an independent league team. They play from the end of May to the beginning of Aug. I’ll check it out since it’s a cheap $5 ticket.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 2, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It's always nice in Des Moines in the summertime!
…as a season ticketholder with the I-Cubs, it’ll be fun watching them.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Iowa is beautiful year-round
Especially during Summer and Fall.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Geez, four lefties in a row.
I bet Lou was chuckling to himself over that one.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Do you think he drew names out of a hat to make the line-up order?
He threatened to do that a couple of years ago in TB.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 2, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't surprise me.
It’s been a looooooong spring training. He’s probably looking forward to checking out the new Yankee Stadium.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
Fukudome batting third.
That ought to answer that question…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Obviously
Lou’s subscribing to the “Modified Perfect Blind Dart Toss” method of lineup selection here.
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Lou just hit Sluggo's a little early today.
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
"hey tram, how's this lineup look?"
“real good if jack morris is pitching.”
Semi related to the Cubs
Garry Meier has been named to the 1-4 slot on WGN radio.
My friend had his heart transplant on 3/21. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Hmmmm
That puts him against Roe Conn for 2 hours. Interesting, but I bet Conn kills him in the ratings
by jerry morales rules on Apr 2, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Geez...
Garry Meier on WGN ?? That is a bizarre marriage. Meier is nothing without a front man.
I know.
I keep thinking back on how he and Steve Dahl used to rip on Wally Phillips.
"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09
But don't forget
His puppet, Cliff Mansavage (hailing from unincorporated Grundy County) worked for WGN back in the 50s. Or something like that.
Did I hear Steve Stone doing a game with Hawk...
…on WGN the other day?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Yes
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
when do we hafta be down to 25?
i should know this, but hendry will work the phones until the, i’m guessing.
There hasn't been any pictures of boobs or buns posted yet...
what are you guy waiting for?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
Isn't that your job?
Slacker.
"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
Look, we're all going to have to work together here.
Simply ignoring a task because it’s not “your job” will only lead to a drop in moral and the eventual collapse of society.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hate for that to happen
"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
Whoa!
That is an awesome jersey!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah - one of the few blue tops Al approves of...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
hoffpauir hits fourth
ea might be working on a story
Dempster sounding good early
K’s to Sizemore and Jamey Carroll to start the game.
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
Of course, Shin Soo-Choo drills a homer to right
1-0 Cleveland
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
somebody go check the Indians SBNation site...
somebody must be posting EA pics over there.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if EA-mania has gone global yet so it's probably more like this
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Soriano drives a homer to right
and it’s tied at 1!
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
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
sometimes she's a grindee though
check out the related clip where she’s sideline-reporting at a USC football game – linky
Iowa, USC, etc… I wonder how many schools are now on her NoReportClause list
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I am loving Hill
He could turn out to be a great backup for us
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
nothing more.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
quote the raven?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
Big deal, a bases-loaded triple - so what?
he’s gotta hit home runs in that situation if he wants to start for the Cubs…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
4-1 Cubs
Off of a bases-loaded triple by Koyie Hill
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
No. It makes them tighten up on the mound.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't wanna know where this "tightness" occurs...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Did an Indians commentator just talk about how
Cubs fans wear things to let people know that we’re Cubs fans?
It’s cause we might not be embarassed to be Cubs fans.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
So do Indians fans NOT wear Cleveland Indians merchandise????
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Wow. The Cleveland announcer is amazed
that Cubs fans wear clothing that indicates they are a Cubs fan.
What?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Apparently you're not allowed to wear
team gear to a game now.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
If my mascot was a racist cartoon, then, yeah...
I’d be embarrassed.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Oh boy....here we go.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
let the photoshopping occur?
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
Whatever
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
stop by Waveland & Kenmore this year and I'll be glad to show you my Chief Wahoo... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
TSHS to EA
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Fukudome will come up with the bases loaded.
7 straight Cubs have reached base (or maybe 8).
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
Gee, according to the Indians announcers...
the Cubs haven’t been to a WS since 1945. I had NO idea…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
lol, Zeke
I get the feeling that you and I don’t like these announcers.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
you're right
I think I’m just overreacting to a coupla less-intelligent statements.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
I think he's mentioned every "required SOP info nugget for doing Cubs games" that is on the checklist
supplied by MLB.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
well, facts are facts
if the Cubs had won it all last year, I’m sure we’d be hearing the phrase “defending champions” a lot.
I think where you have more room to object would be the manner in which they bring it up. And there was nothing wrong with the way they brought it up.
I would have been more impressed though if they had mention their own WS championship drought since 1948. Fair is fair…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 2, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
+1
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
you better leave now then...
7-1 and it’s only the 2nd inning – they’re gonna be going through all their material today…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think an announcer just had an aneurysm about the catch that cabrera made.
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
sounded like a ridiculous play.
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
Sounded like Dome ripped it but Cabrera made a great grab. And now it's Micah time
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hey guys and gals how we doing?!
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Gameday is off in Zombie land again
Stupid.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
It's on MLB audio
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
if you have mlb audio that is
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
i don't
and we’re in that abyss where none of the games are on actual radio.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Can someone do the play by play?
For us bored at work?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
GameDay is with Micheal Jackson? What a "Thriller"!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
whats the score?
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Cubs up 7-1 after 2.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
The sent 10 men to the plate in the bottom of the second and plated 6.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Wow, see how I used "plate" as a noun AND a verb there?
Time for remedial writing class…sigh
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Nice!
Any highlights?
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
they traded solo shots in the 1st inning - Choo for Indians and Fonzie for Cubs
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
yeah i saw that
then gameday took a dump on me
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
ouch. not. a. pretty. picture.
oh wait – I thought you said Gameboard…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
it dumped on me in LA too
Gameday took a dump nationally, it seems. I wasn’t getting updates on my desktop, nor on my iPhone, as I had stepped out during that second inning. I thought it was a problem with the phone, until I came back and saw the complaints here.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Alomst halfway to my prediction.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it me, or does this MBL audio feed have a touch of "Max Headroom" about it?
j-j-j-j-j-jitttery——audio
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
showing my age. no idea what that is...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Beatboxing...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatboxing
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion which primarily involves the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, and more. It may also involve singing, vocal imitation of turntablism, the simulation of horns, strings, and other musical instruments. Beatboxing is connected with hip hop culture although it is not limited to hip hop music.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Well, that explains why I had no idea what it was.
I don’t fit the demographic. Even REMOTELY…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
I had no idea what it was either
but got the Max Headroom reference. I’m guessing that is showing my age a bit also
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, BCB lets us geezers in for the "Bill Knapps" hours...
then we have to head off to bed early so we can get up at 5am…;)
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
gameday is firing up again
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Ckeveland HR. Cubs 7-3
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Sizemore strikes out
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
OT: What are the odds that the B10 sweeps the NIT and NCAA titles?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Zero ;-P
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
Thought about that a LONG time there, eh?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
what are you going to do if MSU is in the championship game
The Cubs opened and that will overlap a bit
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
DVR my friend, DVR...
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Jamey Carroll doubles down the LF line
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
Dempster gets Choo looking
2 outs, man on 2nd.
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
so he took the slow choo-choo train back to the dugout?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Charlie Choo Choo Justice
Major Western North Carolina sports star
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
there you go - I was just thinking 'bout some good-n-plenty candy and instead, I learn something new.
I was
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
LOL
Were proud of our sports stars here in the hinterlands, we don’t have many
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
That pic of the hottie in the blue alternate jersey above...
I’d like to grab that… how do I do that on a Mac? Anyone, anyone?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Ba-da boom! Ching!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
right-click is your friend
if no mouse, then ctrl-click on your keyboard
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
That did the trick ballhawk, thanks...
I’m back with a Mac for the first time in a couple of years & no double sided mouse… Macs are really intuitive & easy to use. You just have to remember how first…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought there is no right clicking with a Mac?
I installed Windows XP on my Mac and had to buy a mouse as the installed mouse on the laptop doesn’t “think” PC.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
You can get double sided mouses for Mac now.
Mac has them, and any old USB double sided should do the trick 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 2, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't using a Mac really easy and intuitive?
The dork on the TV commercials seems to act like you should be able to do stuff really really easily on them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't talk about my brother like that.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Hey, I'm a dork, and I'd appreciate it if you subclassed us.
He’s a Mac-dork
I’m a gaming-dork
There’s a difference and I don’t like diry stereotypers who look like Britney Spears
Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? - Jim Bouton
I got the conflicter (SP?) virus last January
I so wish I could afford a Mac,
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Peralta grounds out, 5-3
Middle 3: Cubs 7, Indians 3
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
How has Dome looked today?
If anyone is actually watching…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
he scalded a ball in the 2nd that was caught on a diving play by Asdrubal Cabrera
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
Thanks Trey.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
i believe he still looks japanese
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
by hiphopgamer26 on Apr 2, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs do nothing in the 3rd
Top 4: Cubs 7, Indians 3
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
didn't Koyie get a single?
…his family asked me to post this.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
He very well could have.
I was out of the office. In that case, he’s halfway to the cycle.
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
How are u guys watching tommorows game??
YES network and MLBNETWORK will show it, but i dont have the channels.
hopefully someone will stream it at JTV
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
If you'll have your computer tomorrow
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
JTV?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
JTV = Jimmy TV.
Dude – you have your own network and didn’t even know it? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Where's my money...
Thanks Ballhawk.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Garko strikes out looking
7 k’s for Dempster thus far. And then Kelly Shoppach singles.
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
Crowe flies out to end the inning
Middle 4: Cubs 7, Indians 3
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
sox go 1-2-3 in the 5th
tied 1-1
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
Phew!
Thanks for the update!!!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I smell a crustacean...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess Hack Hitter strikes out
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
The fairness doctrine in action.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
and they even know the proper way to pronounce "Evers"...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
how do you not pronounce that right?
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
well, in reference to the famed combo of Tinkers to Evers to Chance
it’s pronounced with a long “e”, as in rhymes with beavers.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
thanks I learned something I should have known already
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Some people place the emphasis on the first E.
Others pronouce it ever with an s at the end… Technically, it should be E-vers.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Slappy Joe works a walk to bring up Fukudome
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
Gathright swipes 2nd.
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
This is realistically the only feasable way he will contribute anything to this team offensively.
When he’s in the lineup, we’ll have to just pray he can work the count and take a walk so he can steal 2nd base.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
He doesn't have to walk
He can pinch run.
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
Yes, but I'm thinking more along the lines of when he is in the lineup.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I forgot Lou might start him every once in a while.
I try not to think about those scenarios.
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
He also doesn't get thrown out on the basepaths
Unlike, oh, everybody else on the team.
"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
C'mon Dome!
Get a hit…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
He slapped one at Carroll, playing third
beat the throw to first on the E5. Cleveland announcers say its his third hard-hit ball of the ball. He’s sprayed shots at 3B, SS and 2B on the day.
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
anything that doesn't = an out is progress.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like
he’s the belle of the ball.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Excellent...
If it ate up Carroll, it should be a hit.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
"his third hard-hit ball of the ball"
just how much punishment can a guy take?
Put ice on it.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
*ball of the day
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
does he autograph it after the game?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
probably depends on the type of ball.
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
Hoffpauir strikes out.
1st and 2nd, 2 out.
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
we missed the EA chance...
perhaps Dome needs his own good luck girl too?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
You got one handy?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That is ridiculous
Looks like that girl is trying to sneak those Taco Bell nachos in with her. Though, taking a slightly different approach then the dude in the commercial.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
ok, this is a fail of massive proportions ;-)
FYI – this pic was over 200K. For future reference, try to keep them more around 50K (or less). Otherwise the thread will soon come grinding to a halt and you’ll suffer the wrath of BCB.
Unless it’s Erin… ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
i know were you "hang out" so you might want to calm down ESE
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
by hiphopgamer26 on Apr 2, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this a joke?
I’d hate to call for removal.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
no idea. I was just offering up a picture posting tip.
Still trying to figure out what ESE means…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I hate being a PC dick
but it’s derogatory towards my people, much like the “n word.”
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
yes it is
calm down lol
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
by hiphopgamer26 on Apr 2, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot with a single to right
Gathright comes around to score, 8-3 Cubs.
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
Now we're talkin'...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Scales strikes out
but on a Wild Pitch, advances to 1st. So, the bases are loaded with 2 outs.
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
C'mon Bobby! Bring Dome around!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Thanks for the PBP Trey...
You’re a good egg.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
I try.
Have a good one, Jimmy.
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
Blanco grounds into a force out.
End of 4: Cubs 8, Indians 3.
And with that, I will let someone else handle play-by-play, as I’m leaving the office. Enjoy the rest of the game.
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
Thanks for your PBP Trey.
Drive safe.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
prince fielder just made a nice jumping catch
wait…contradiction?
Ramlee Zamfukusoridero
I felt it.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
my office in LA swayed a bit
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Congrats To Demp & his wife!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Did she do a glove waggle first?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope so...
That’s SOP for the Dempster family now, isn’t it?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
she just delivered her baby by herself?
If so she’s one amazing woman
Seriously tho congrats to them
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Great news!
Any word on if it’s a boy or girl?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 2, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It
is.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Wonder if he will give out Einstein's bagels
instead of cigars.
"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 2, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Brewers don't open there season until Tuesday
Isn’t that a bit odd?
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
The commissioner wants to make sure his favorite team is rested for the season.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we get Selig out of the commish chair already?
What a, wait I can’t say it…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Even some Brewer fans feel that way
Living in Wisconsin I know quite a few.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Worst commish ever...
I’d rather Michael Chilkis from the old TV show “the Commish”!
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
most teams that open on Monday have an off day on Tuesday (in case bad weather forces a postponement)
so MLB usually has a few teams open on Tuesday so there’s some baseball on every day.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Wow I learned 2 things
Dang internet making me learn new stuff
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
“teh”, a mistyping of “the” (deliberate, in this case), is an internet slang “neologism”, according to Wikipedia. Jeez, that thing has articles on everything.
For those of you interested…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teh (right-click to view in a new window)
You can even buy
"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
wow
a questionable content fan on bcb. whodathunk i’m not the only one.
There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner
Don't get me started on my webcomics
There’s even an Achewood fan around here somewhere.
"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
Thanks thats twice in one thread I've learned something
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Slow down Maddie
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster's wife just delivered her baby
Says a close family friend that I work with. Congratulations!!
You don't say!
But realistically….who’s baby would she deliver besides her own?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Twins!!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Twins!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I'm the only female here this afternoon .....
so complaining about equal time for photos won’t help.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Just for you Maddie...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
awww thanks
that work… even tho Geo ones are my fav. He’s my wall paper on computer thro so I can see his cute face anytime my heart desires LOL
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
Those guys (pictured above) have the model look.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Apr 2, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Maddie
You’re number one in my book, too.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Later Carolina...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, times
are tough.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep the joys of being a headhunter
I can basically set my own hours as long as the boss keeps seeing the checks come in
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
Can't beat it,
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Gaudin...ugh.
assures himself of an AZ ERA above 10.00.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Guzman is younger.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we have learned that a 5 run lead is not large enough
to bring Chad into the game for middle relief. Neither Howry nor Gaudin proof.
Thank goodness for an idiot getting throw out on the bases for the third out!!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Theriot is playing for the Indians today?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't complain if he got traded to them LOL
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 2, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Theriot for DeRosa
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Who is their starting SS?
Just curious, if anyone knows.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Jhonny Peralta...
whom I’d take over Theriot in less than a micro-second.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I've always like Jhonny P. too.
The Indians owe us for DeRo, maybe they can let us have him for cheap…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell, I'd say give them Hoffpauir, Theriot and Guadin....
and throw in $ if it would help.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Get it done.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 2, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me just open up my MLB:The Show....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
They're going with Peralta at SS, Cabrera at 2B and DeRosa at 3rd
but if they all play up (or down) to their defensive capabilities, they’d be wise to shuffle them one spot – put Peralta at 3rd, DeRosa at 2nd and Cabrera at SS.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
OT: youse Bears fans are gonna cry yet another year
VIKINGS FOREVER! Cutler is a Bear.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Let the whining begin...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Cutler screwed himself
Brandon Marshall or Devin Hester? Hmmmm
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Apr 2, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
#1, in 2009, 2010 a #3 in 2010 and Kyle Orton
Jeebus
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Uh, not
the way we draft. Those picks wouldn’t have amounted to a hill-a-beans. Great deal!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds about right
(says the Packer fan)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Not to mention the
fact that we never hafta deal with Kyle being our QB ever again. Mmmmmm, cherry on top.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
i didn't mind capt neckbeard
it was sexy rexy who annoyed me.
There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner
+18
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.
Yeah, it was
exactly the oppo for me.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Apr 2, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Great Deal!
The Vikings wish they him! Good luck with those two stooges you got up there.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
why would we cry for another year?
we have a qb
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Not the fans....him.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Hm
okay. well whatever.
Yay for Angelo finally the cajones to make a big deal!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust me...I've seen his act out here in the AFC West.....
as soon as things start getting rough, this guy throws everybody under the bus. He’s TO under center.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh
stop raining on my parade!!
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
also a report out on espnnews that they signed orlando pace
no link…just saw it at 5:10pm on the network
by JCD on Apr 2, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
greetings from O'Hare
howzit going?
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Glad to hear your cats are safe.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 2, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks. it was a nail biter
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
tsa were terrific today :D
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
That didn't really answer the question.
Or did it…???
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Hey!
I figured you were in Alaska already. How was the move?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I'm in the process as I type ... waiting to board plane to anchorage
hope Redoubt blows while in filght because then they’ll reroute straight to Fairbanks :-}}
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
From USGS
REDOUBT VOLCANO (CAVW #1103-03-)
60°29’7" N 152°44’38" W, Summit Elevation 10197 ft (3108 m)
Current Aviation Color Code: RED
Current Volcano Alert Level: WARNING
The 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano continues. Beginning around 8:30 AM AKDT this morning, small repetitive volcanic earthquakes became visible on stations closest to the summit crater. Emission of steam, volcanic gases, and minor amounts of ash continue and have been visible in the Redoubt Hut web camera images today. Satellite views of the volcano showed a low-level continuous plume containing some ash throughout most of the night and views are now obscured by clouds. These emissions have generally been at low altitudes (less than 15,000 feet above sea level). Thermal anomalies continue to be observed in satellite views and are most likely due to the extrusion of a lava dome in the summit crater.
Please see the National Weather Service Redoubt coordination page http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/volcano.php for the latest ash fall information.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
thanks. I couldn't fly out yesterday as planned because of an eruption.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
does anyone know when the Cubs next will be on WGN?
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
thanks... should be hooked up by then
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Meanwhile, back in Mesa...
…The General is in the game and is ordering you to forget about the Bears and pay attention to the Cubs!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
nope. tied up.
runner was on first, Patton tried a pickoff, wild throw, runner goes to third.
next guy gets on (walk?) so it’s 1st and 3rd, nobody out.
Garko hits into double play, but run scores.
8-8, top of 9th.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
whoops - Garko is up now, so not sure who hit into DP.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
all these guys will be in iowa this year
don’t worry.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Weren’t the Cubs up like 7-3 not too long ago?
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
Then Gaudin entered the game...
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
What do you think?
The Cubs will be able to trade him now? I really wanted him to succeed, but now all I want is for him to be traded.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
I think he's working his way towards a stint on the DL
Barring that, I could see the Cubs letting him go. Unless Colorado still wants him, in which case they might be able to work something out.
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
takes two to trade
who’d want him after seeing him stink it up all spring?
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That was my point exactly
Who’d go for 10.00+ ERA?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
Would anyone
trade for Harden? His ERA is over 7.
The spring numbers don’t always show how a person can pitch.
i'm not looking at the numbers
i’m looking at the fact that gaudin hasn’t looked healthy since last aug. and this spring has done him no favors in getting the ball.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
according to the score
and i have no link
the rockies are interested in Gaudin. we’ll know soon as to that.
another ugly outing for chad?
i wasn’t paying attention. i was over at WCG partying.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Garko walks. Hairston was already on, so it's 1st and 2nd, two out.
Graffanino is pinch-hitting
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Monday's weather for Sox opener
36 with chance of rain/snow…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Ugh
I hope that snow doesn’t happen.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
announcers are saying Lou is not pleased
Just waved his hand rather dismissively towards Patton on the mound.
Patton gets out of inning though, no further damage. Guessing he’s getting an earful in the dugout now. Lou’s probably telling him THIS ISN’T PITTSBURGH!!!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
haha
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson pinch-hitting for the Cubs, leading off bottom of 9th, 8-8 tie.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Lou must be a musician - he's still playing Scales (ha ha ha ha ha...)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Scales was just traded to Denver...
for Jay Cutler.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
Did the Bears
Get Manny?
"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
They also traded Fontenot to Buffalo...
…for T.O.
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no, but I think I heard the other day that the Rockies let Murton go
or assigned him to minor league camp or something like that, so maybe the Bears need a red-head on the team.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Indeed.
They sent Murton, Carlos Gonzalez and Greg Smith (all 3 acquired in the Holliday trade) to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
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
know they got Peavy of course.
"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 2, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Scales sacrifice bunt, Johnson to second. Andy White up.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Sweet!
Who got the RBI?
"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
think it was Blanco. Bloop hit into center, Johnson scores from second.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Good way to head out of Arizona.
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
Al must be happy
Only spring training but 3 straight ties would be a bitch.
"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 2, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Crazy Eights?
Or Crazy 88?
"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
Thank goodness
i was afraid we were destined for another 8-8 tie.
its been a pretty good day.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 2, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
A CLASSIC
vulture victory for General Patton. Now it’s on to NY. Let’ spoil the yunkees’ house warming party w/a sweep of the bronx bums. you what would be great: give heilman a start in the NY. he is sure to be warmly rcvd by new yyorkers!!
its the beard
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
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