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Gonna Make A Brand New Start Of It In Old New York: Cubs vs. Yankees, Friday 4/3, 6:05 CT

Let's get the bad news out of the way first. Tonight's weather forecast doesn't look too good:

Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west wind between 11 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Even though this is the inauguration of the new stadium, even though there has been a lot of hype, even though the Cubs traveled quite a distance and arrived around midnight last night, the fact remains that this is a game that doesn't count. I'd like to think the teams involved would want to be extra-careful as to not get anyone injured by playing in poor weather conditions. Some heavy rain went through NYC this morning; they're having a break now, but more rain is expected later. The other factor in any rain delay is that there's a day game tomorrow -- they wouldn't want to delay it too long.

However, presuming they can get the game in, at least one Cub, a former Yankee, is very excited about tonight's game:

"Now I want to be the first one to stand at the plate in the new one," said [Alfonso] Soriano, the Cubs' leadoff hitter, who gets that chance tonight -- barring unplayable weather -- when the Cubs help christen the new Yankee Stadium, across the street from the old stadium, in the first of two exhibition games.

If they can't play tonight, tomorrow's forecast is better, though windy:

Saturday: A slight chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Windy, with a west wind between 22 and 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Paul Sullivan has some news about Lou:

The Yankees could have chosen any team to be their first opponent, but Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner wanted [Lou] Piniella to be part of the opening festivities, so the Cubs were his first choice.

Steinbrenner has told close friends he plans on hiring Piniella as a consultant when his managerial contract with the Cubs runs out after the 2010 season.

And also from Sullivan's article:

Incredibly, despite following small details to ensure it looks as much like the old Yankee Stadium as possible, architects drew up the bleachers without anyone noticing some fans in right-center field will have their view of left field obstructed by a mammoth sports bar. They won't be able to see a home run clear the fence, and some won't be able to see third base.

I hope no one here has any of those seats for the game tonight or tomorrow.

Ted Lilly will pitch against the Yankees' Chien-Ming Wang. The game is being carried by the MLB Network, and as we learned yesterday, you can watch free at the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday -- if you click on Gameday for the first time since yesterday, you'll find out that MLB.com is offering "Gameday Premium" for $19.95 a year. They really will leave no stone unturned trying to suck money out of us, will they?

Please visit our SBN Yankees site, Pinstripe Alley, for the Yankee fan point of view.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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It'll be cool to be there

no pun intended

"I still don't know what happened"- Fergie Jenkins on '69

by tommy veryzer on Apr 3, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

what could possible be different

in “gameday premium”?

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly my question...

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

There are supposedly video highlights...

… and other features. I don’t think they’re worth $20, but maybe some of you do.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm contemplating Gameday vs Extra Innings.

I had EI last year but Gameday is a lot cheaper. Anyone have suggestions, or recommendations? Thanks!

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 3, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

the benefits of mlb.tv

With MLB.TV you can watch the game from anywhere that your computer works. I’m typically at home with football games are on… that’s not the case with baseball. Also with MLB.TV you get archived games and you can watch multiple games at the same time, which is incredibly fun during the the pennant race. Unless you feel you have to see that games on your 60" plasma, it seems like a no-brainer to me.

by lohroffc on Apr 4, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Dry run

I’d say that more important to the Yankees Org than the game happening is them getting in the dry run. They need to see how all of the operations are functioning and where the problems and bottlenecks are. They want to get everyone through the turnstiles and figure out what areas of stadium operations need to be tweaked before the real games start.

They obviously want the money, but they need to test their new ballpark.

by dmlichte on Apr 3, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

That's true.

But if they can’t get it in tonight, they should be able to tomorrow.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya...but

I think they like having two test runs. Obviously they’d settle for one and the game has obviously begun but I could not have seen them calling the game beforehand. I think they wanted to test their systems.

by dmlichte on Apr 3, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think Lou will be leaving

In 2010. I hope so, and don’t think so.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I think he will.

Win or lose this year, he’ll do one more year and then retire as an active manager. He’ll be 67 next year and will have had 23 years as a manager.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Cubbies... come out and play-yay. Cubbies... come out and play-yay"

I think we all remember how this one turned out. Get ’er done, TRL. Get ’er done.

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

by ballhawk on Apr 3, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Apparently that image is still at the old Yankee stadium.

(Didn’t come through.)

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 3, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Leave it to the New York Post

to come up with a headline regarding obstructed view seating in both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field:

ROME HAD BETTER STADIA … 2,000 YEARS AGO

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 3, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

LOL
Who was the architect, George Costanza?

Yeah, I designed the new addition on the Guggenheim. Funny thing is, it didn’t take that long.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 3, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe that was a Vandelay Industries production

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 3, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm Shocked! It's Shocking, I say!!!

Well…not really.

I have a feeling that the obstructed views were anticipated by the designers. Ultimately, a Sports Bar is more important than a few…“seats.”

At Petco Park, 2, almost 3 sections in the third base line top deck cannot see LF, or the LF scoreboard. The Western Metals Building sticks into the park, by design. The building is loaded with bars, restaurants, party suites, and the top party deck — to give a “rooftop Wrigley Experience” while actually being in the park.

The building gives the park a unique look, no doubt. But, it’s unlikely some guy just happened notice those grandstand seats only give you 75% of the field, on Day 1 at Petco. (Maybe some fan did, but certainly…nobody associated with the team was taken by surprise.

The Padres knew what they were doing. You can make plenty of cash pouring drink after drink in the bars and restaurants of the Western Metals Building than the income from some of the cheaper seats in the house, which are vacant 50% of the time. And, I am pretty sure the Yankees have a clue to what they’ve done, too.

If Sullivan can’t see this is why there are some obstructed seats in the new Yankee Stadium, he’s more than a bit naive.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 4, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like how the Yankees copied...

…the Cubs’ batter’s eye lounge. Surprised more teams haven’t done the same thing.

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 3, 2009 4:46 PM CDT reply actions  

the longer hendry goes without a trade

the more i think ‘dumpster boy’ might be heading to colorado

for the option of sending patton to AA

no link, just a hunch. otherwise, why hasn’t shark been sent to the minors yet?

by tim815 on Apr 3, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Because Lou has said that he wants to see Patton pitch in NY first.

They have till Monday to make roster decisions. I suspect they’ll take as much time as they can.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I knew MLB would find a way...

…to charge us for Gameday eventually. I know, I know…the basic version will still be free. But I wouldn’t be surprised if they phased it out eventually and forced us to buy the premium version.

"That little kid at second base - he is after a job, isn't he?" ~ Lou Piniella, 3/9/09

by daver on Apr 3, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That would make them some money...

… but buy them some really bad PR.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday Premium....what does it have that is worth the 19 dollars?

geez, tons of people will switch over to ESPN now…

#34: You'll be missed!

by Chanman25 on Apr 3, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Just guessing they will take features away.

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

by N Oakley on Apr 3, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doesn't count?
…[T]his is a game that doesn’t count.

Remember 1932!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, I'm not that old.

But seriously, why does 1932 matter?

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just trying to get a little excitement going

For yet another meaningless game. Never thought I’d be looking forward to a Monday so much.

Derrek Lee should step up in the first and call his shot.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB.tv Trial

Will the “Premium” feed be free today, the supposed 720p quality? I’m going to get mlb.tv sometime before monday anyway but why give them my money before I have to. Of course, I know with everyone watching for free the quality is going to suffer probably.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions  

I think that's what they're doing

Using the MLBtv Premium beta version, to work out any kinks with it now.

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 3, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

And to promote it and try to sell some subscriptions to it.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't believe WGN radio isnt covering tonights game

"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 3, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions  

They are covering tomorrow's game.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank goodness for that

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quick Report

This place is really nice.

Weather damp and chilly, but they should be able to play. Field looks ok.

by 08Cubs on Apr 3, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Just leave it the used car salesman...

Selig is going to price everybody out of the game. It won’t be long, and MLB will be just like boxing, and other sports that are all PPV. I understand wanting to get all the money they can, but charging 20 bones for “gameday premium”, what a load of crap.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions  

According to Gameday's lineups

Miles is leading off and Gathwright is in LF

by MillsChC on Apr 3, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

COULD CARE LESS

about the new yankee stadium,. tonight is all about aaron heilman’s triumphant return to ny. i hope he gets a chance to mow down some yanks & hoffpaiur blasts a ball right off that phoney new facade…

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Complete lineups

Cubs

Miles, 2b
Fukudome, cf
Lee, 1b
Bradley, dh
Fontenot, 3b
Soto, c
Johnson, rf
Theriot, ss
Gathright, lf

Yankees

Jeter, ss
Damon, lf
Teixeira, 1b
Matsui, dh
Posada, c
Cano, 2b
Nady, rf
Ransom, 3b
Gardner, cf

In other words, the Yankees are starting their opening day lineup, and the Cubs… a spring training variation.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions  

So Soriano won't get to be the first one to step to the plate then...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lou must be trying tanking this game on purpose to make his future employer happy.

Now watch them put a 12 spot on NY.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

We'll beat them anyway

Fukudome and Gathright are the only ones hitting under .300. Go Cubs!!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 3, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I know theres a lot of hate for the Yankees and this stadium

But they did ‘chose’ the Cubs to be the team they open their new ball park against I think thats pretty cool even if the game doesn’t mean anything..

Hate um or love um Yankees are the flagship team in all of Baseball.. shortly followed by our Cubbies of course :-P

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Apr 3, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Red Sox are opening Citi Field vs. the Mets,

so it must be a concerted effort to utilize two rather historic franchises when pulling the cover off the new parks

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

that too..

but you dont think its a sign of respect in anyway?

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Apr 3, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think it has more to do with exposure.

But it’s nice to think of it your way, too

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

and economics

Cubs fans and Red Sox fans WILL travel for games, does not matter if the game means anything or not

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess I think of it as what if the Cubs got a new stadium?

I think that if the organization got to pick a team to play the first game at said new stadium it would be a team that means something not just anybody.

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Apr 3, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

if the cubs were to tear out the grandstands and rebuild them (effectively rebuild wrigley), and had a reopening ceremony, i would want the cardinals to come open it.

i think that would be pretty awesome.

There's nothing wrong with this team that more pitching, more fielding and more hitting couldn't help......"--Bill Buckner

by laidbackliam on Apr 3, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

a $1.5 billion

white elephant. i read somewhere it looks like german train station. some single tickets cost $2,500 each plus service fees. are the yankees frickin’ for real??

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I watched a special on it today. It is definitely

not a throwback ballpark. Very sterile. Impressive, but sterile. As much as I don’t care for Wrigley, I’d much prefer our park to that one.

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

MLB.tv Help Needed

I have it all working and it looks GREAT…. however, I have a dual screen setup on my ultra-fancy laptop where I have my 37" LCD hooked up via HDMI as a second monitor. I can watch the game full screen on the tv and it looks outstanding, however, it will always exit full-screen mode when I click back on a website on the laptop monitor side of things… which is very annoying! Whenever I watch blu-rays this way or videos through any other player, it can stay full screen on one monitor while I work on the other….

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not as cool as you

So I have to maximize my existing screen space.

Lower left: game, Lower right: Gameday, Top: BCB

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's reasons like this

I specifically got a laptop with a 1920×1080 16.5" screen and HDMI-out.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice.

I was >this< close to swining a similar laptop this week, but I settled for an upgraded monitor. I ran a similar setup last season, though, and it worked out all right. We’ll see if the new PC can do as well as the last one.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

i have kind of the same setup

it might have something to do because its in an internet browser not a DVD program?

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."

by All The Way on Apr 3, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does Mosaic still exist this year?

Hmm…

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like I'm going to be SOL

Screw you, MLB! What’s the point of an HD feed if you can’t dual monitor it?

We have inquired with experts at Adobe and have filed the issue with them. While there is one potential workaround to make the behavior described work (we believe Hulu does this – thanks for the pointer from a fan and our Adobe guru), we cannot implement the said workaround in our player due to unavoidable and fairly significant performance hit on video playback. Our player currently juggles multiple views and stream switching alongside running parallel threads to game data services so we need keep every little logic and processes as optimized as possible. Native flash fullscreen mode leverages internal hardware accelleration which allows us to deliver 3MB HD stream. The workaround will prevent all but the nerdiest machines to be able to utilize this feature and fry everyone else across the board, including those on one monitor. As such, we decide to phase this out until we can find a solution that does not come with such a sacrifice. Bummer.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't stress my disappointment in this enough....

I’m going to have to bring my other laptop down here to post on and do real stuff just so I can keep this full-screen on my tv! Damnit!

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry for your trouble, but...

… the video using the NexDef plugin is extremely impressive.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's gorgeous

But Gameday updates quicker :P

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know its nothing new in MLB Ballparks

but the 1st thing i noticed about new yankee stadium was all the billboards up above the bleachers.

by MillsChC on Apr 3, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Strike 1 to Miles

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions  

miles base hit

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Miles pokes one past Jeter.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

fukudome singles to left runner on 1 and 2

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions  

check that 1 and 3

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

ohthankgoodness

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't hit me

I’ve got a big crush on Jeter

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions  

{{ blush}}

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

me too

its the green eyes.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's better than our SS. So it's OK.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

A decade ago, that might have bugged me

But Jeter’s grown into a fine player.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep got in a 1 am local time, 4 am CST

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hope your

trip up was a smooth one.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

anything but

cat nearly succeeded in clawing his way out of carrier … had to get emergency tape from attendant to keep him in… poor boy was confined 13 hours

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is a rough day

glad to hear you landed safely. hope your cat speaks to you again soon!!

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lee up with 1st base occupied....

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

lee sac fly

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs scored the first run in the new yankee stadium

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did he get the new plate all muddy?

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 3, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep. The ump had to run around to the side foe a better look

but he didn’t get it

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everyone knows it's om MLB Network, right?

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley out

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Evening Folks

Can’t tell ya how excited i am. Just got home from golfing, had enough time to stop and get some Bud Light lime and made it to the basement in time for the first pitch. Summer is here!!!!

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

by heine41 on Apr 3, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions  

don't know where you live

but it sure doesn’t feel like summer here!

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

appreciate the PxP

I’m on stolen internet until Monday am… very low voltage

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions  

LBR flies out to left

end of inning

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's go Lilly!!

"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"

by calicubfan on Apr 3, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Grr.

Go away, vacuuming dude – I’m trying to listen to the game.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

The House that Little Babe Ruth Built!

Fontenot sends one to the track in left.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions  

jeter

is a rangleess bum. most over-rated player in the game. heilman pwned him in his mets days

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions  

ahem

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd tade Theriot for him yesterday.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Derek Jeter is a rangeless [sic] bum.

Did you really just type that? Do you mean it?

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

rangeless

that is what i meant. he stinks…

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK so you're also saying Derek Jeter stinks

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, I think I have a working setup here:

On my nice laptop, which has the lid closed:
MLB.tv HD fed via HDMI to my 37" LCD in brilliant looking HDTV!!!

But because of the full-screen issue… I have my old laptop sitting on top of the new one with the closed screen with BCB open… only problem is the worse screen, no skype, etc. and no nice bluetooth mouse with it.

But, I FINALLY get baseball in HD!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Congrats!

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

by heine41 on Apr 3, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

hooray for sanantone! ever the resourceful one!

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is one problem still...

I’m only getting the YES feed through MLB.tv it seems like :(

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

same here

so i turned it on MLB Network and same exact thing

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's the feed MLB Network is picking up.

They’re not doing it themselves. Everyone is getting the same feed.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeter doubles

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions  

The rangeless bum doubles.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions  

please

no jeezer worship here. nauseating…

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um...what part of that was "worship"?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry

i hate (in a sports way) the guy

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love (in a non sports way) the guy ;-)

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't hate. The guy's a gamer. Period. Be objective.

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

prepare yourself

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too many ads all over the damn place, it is a yellow pages with dirt

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions  

sounds like NYC to me

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

welcome to...

… ballparks in the modern age. This happens everywhere.

by dmlichte on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was thinking the same thing

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

by heine41 on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

few more ads, and less dirt

and it would look like Nascar

why not add Budweiser to the back of the jersey since they are not placing the players names there

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

no red billed caps!

Yay… I’m fairly sure they’ve been using the bp caps up until this point. Glad to see that this actually happened.

by dmlichte on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed.

Never liked the red billed caps.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fontenot

I didnt see Fontenot play 3B yet. I hope he gets a few more chances over there tonight. I’m curious how he looks.

by WiscCubsFan on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Damon flies out to right Jete advances

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions  

GTG eat dinner.

Later Guys.

Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a Life Saver if you asked him. ~ Joe Morgan

by Sioux City Cubs Fan on Apr 3, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Later tater

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

hurry back

or dont, your choice

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any of you Comcast viewers get

MLB channel in HD yet? Here in Nashville it doesn’t appear to be on the lineup yet..

by LT on Apr 3, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions  

hmmm

that’s the CBS HD affiliate here. The regular channel is on 279. I guess it will be coming soon hopefully.

by LT on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah it just showed up this week

Needless to say i was extatic

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

by heine41 on Apr 3, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have it in HD

but I smeared Vaseline all over the screen so it’s in SD now.

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't ask

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any one have any idea

why Gameday wont open up or the free preview on mlb.tv? It won’t even let me click on the links on the cubs website and when i click on them in this thread it don’t open anything.

by cubsfaninatl on Apr 3, 2009 6:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Weird - I have them both going at once

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

FAIL!

Gotcha! ;-)

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would like it to be known and duly recorded

that I have the first TWSS in new Yankees Stadium history

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

threesome?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh come on...

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

hee

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

That contract is now officially a huge disappointment for the Yankees.

by WiscCubsFan on Apr 3, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

chcek his locker tomorrow for "vitamins"

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sold 6 tickets on Stubhub to this game

praying they play an official game and it doesn’t get rained out

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it just me

or are the “preview” and “post” buttons oval now when they used to be rectangular?

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Mine are rectangular.

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

must be new Firefox 3.0.6 beta?

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Baxter you know I don't speak Spanish

In English, please…

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

bark twice

if you’re in Milwaukee

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mine are oval as well

Firefox 3.0.8

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Announcers haven't noted that the Cubs are fielding

a ST-type roster (as noted by Al above).

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Michael Kay unites all baseball fans in disgust

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

kay is beyond a 'homer'

he ia yankee corporate shill, pure & simple.. (imo)

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

They all are.

The name “Harrelson” comes to mind…

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

home games?

I though ALL games

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is he tying his shoes?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Emelie would like that

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

And you? ;-)

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes indeed I would

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soto witht the 1st BB in new yankee stadium!

I hope they give him 1st base.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone see the "Pirates" lost to a community college?

check it out

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

There's a FanShot posted about this.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another link for today with an Ernie Banks quote

To a college game: EKU vs KY State

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions  

There's a FanShot posted about this.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

was that a double post?

ugh. didn’t check my fanshots this evening

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ewwe

Johnson looked bad on that swing hehe.

by WiscCubsFan on Apr 3, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Great pitch. I'm assuming he thought it was breaking more

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alright, so I know I'm just repeating myself here...

But this HD MLB.tv is just awesome. I’m amazed at how good the quality is and I’ve been an MLB.tv subsciber for two years. On my big screen LCD I can’t tell it’s internet streaming and looks just as good as BBC-HD.

If only dual-monitor support worked properly :(

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions  

excited

are they having a free trial? I might pay $20 for my HTPC HD this season

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, it's free today and tomorrow for the two New York series...

$20/month you mean, right? I’ll definitely be paying before monday probably for the full season.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought you were refering to the mlb.com streaming HD?

Am I wrong? $20/season or month? EI is like $20/month, right/

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

$20/month, $110 for the full season.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right, mlb.com streaming HD...

It’s something like $20/month or $110 for the season.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

meh

justin.tv ftw

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd only watch for fantasy bb purposes

$0 and lousy quality > $110 and HD

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well consider my angle

Being in England and only having the ocassional game on AFN throughout the season. Versus every Cubs game in HD streamed to my big screen;.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

And oh yeah...

Yankee announcers SUCK!

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Really...

I’ve never understood if it’s just because I’m biased but Len and Bob are just leagues above everyone else

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I love

Len & Bob. They don’t come across a homers like these guys. To me any way.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't even mind homers...

They just seem ‘boring’

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Car-jumping FTW

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

At the Cubs convention

Gathright came out to the “dance party”. I guess he was the low Cub on the totem pole. He was signing autographs for kids when I busted out my Iphone (after many adult bevs) and played the vid of him jumping the car to which he said “Don’t show them that!” and smiled.

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

GATHRIGHT!

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Right back up the middle

1st & 2nd

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like that signing

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wonderful...

my old laptop at 600 mhz loaded up the video just fine… It was choppy, but loaded almost instantly. Now the home computer with 1.8 mhz is taking forever to load up the video! This makes no sense.

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

NO ONE COVERING 2B!

That’s Shetland shit!

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought *we* had problems on D

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeter was covering 3rd

No idea where Cano was.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

well... I did say in a "non sports like" way

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeter is dirty

but his underarms are DRY AS HELL

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dome K, strands Miles at 2nd

3-0, Middle 2

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Another Fuk-u-strike out.

LOOKING, at that!

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

At least he didn't spin.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

He will

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Going to daughter's dance class.

BRB ASAP, OK? TTFN

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

CYA

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

what is TTFN?

Take That F**k Nuts?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ta ta for now

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

don't you remember

your 1993 AOL Chat room etiquette?

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol!

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

30/m/IL

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Any Hot Girls wanna Chat...PM me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

a/s/l check?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

SWL,

let’s go private

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is fantastic

:-P

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh the memories

ASL baby

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

1993 I didnt have a PC

and I was playing high school baseball isntead of reading in a blog about the game lol

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ta Ta For Now

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks both of you

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure.

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

by lostinthevines on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

if its not, it certainly should be.

by AzCubfan24 on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

BBFN

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

You've gotta love my "live" mlb.tv

Where the little window advertising the home run clip shows up at the exact same time I’m seeing the HR.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Dammit

Now LBR’s double-clutching. Quit watching Riot, Mike!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions  

its a cajun thing

you wouldn’t understand

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

that guy was a little too happy to catch that ball

by bheidge on Apr 3, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone here going to Billy/Elton?

Billy just came on Itunes shuffle

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions  

what do they give him?

If Soto got 1B and Miles got the first hit ball

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pop out

inning over

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

2nd?

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks.

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

seeing the way NYS is EXACTLY like OYS...

reminds me of the end of THE JERK….when he bought his parents a bigger house.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

LMAO

but did the NYS come with a thermos

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

we got all the

“firsts” in the new train stadium. if its so damn important to these losers to win a meaningless game, so be it. BRING ON AARON!

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Trivia:

Which player in MLB history made the shortest All Star pitching appearance during the ASG throwing exactly 1 pitch?

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Here's the answer.

Dean Stone, for the AL in 1954.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

really?

well, who tied him most recently….and don’t tell me there’s a fanshot about this

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dan Plesac

1989: 1 BF. 1 pitch. 1 hit allowed.

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

involved with Cubs

but never played for Cubs

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

dunno

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's raining.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 3, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions  

hard?

(3…2…1…)

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

A rainout costs me $200!

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

just on Itunes shuffle: “let it rain, let it pour”

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by Fukudometer on Apr 3, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has anyone heard....

Why Sori didn’t end up starting? Given his quote, one assumes he wasn’t aware he wasn’t going to…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

He has the flu in his quad.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 3, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

referring to the classic drunk "i'm on tv!" moment?

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

those happen everywhere

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's quite the sweeping statement. :)

I’d take them over Boston fans in a heartbeat.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boston fans

have only started to annoy me since they started winning.

by bheidge on Apr 3, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure when I first realized how much they bothered me.

They were pretty annoying when they had the entitled martyr thing going (as if they were the only fans that had it rough). And that they spend like the Yankees, yet decry big spending also rankles. But yeah, once they got good they also got worse….

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

big ass TVs all over

no reason to sit in the seats and cheer the team on

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup, no reason to spend money to go to the game!

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

i mean inside the stadium

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

So was I.

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

cool beans

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

So I

hope your not one of the guys who complains about a players salary.

by tizzle on Apr 4, 2009 1:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Looks like quite

a few empty seats. Maybe the rain scared them off.

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

or all the TVs inside the park where they are shopping in the mall

this stadum is TOO fk’n big

the most important thing IMO is to have a properly sized field, this one is way to big even for yanks baseball, been is astro dome for strohs baseball and that was way too big to connect with fans or the game, this looks to be bigger in total square footage

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

in astro dome***

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

TRL owns Tex

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

especially Pocohontas

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Clanked it

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I may be the only one....

but I think it’s kind of boring that they kept the exact same dimensions as Old Yankee Stadium. The stadium feels like it has no character. It’s just a modernized carbon copied (if that makes sense).

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Well I think they wanted a copy.

My point was that in doing so, you hope it acts as a tribute and evokes a sense of continuity. In this case, I don’t think it succeeds. It just seems like a cheap knockoff without character…(well…expensive knock-off).

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fuck you NY

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

I apologize for my French, btw

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aw, nobody's listening anyway

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

what's the score?

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

4-3

Bad guys

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ted's struggling with the lefties,

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."

by DC Cubbie on Apr 3, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

RJ with a triple!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Tie game

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn you

And your non-mlb.tv delayed game!

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm watching mlb.tv

Just not the NexDef version

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tie game...

With a Scrappy infield ground out.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Apr 3, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

TWSS

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

And now Wang's scared

Speed frickin’ kills.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

feeling really juvenile now

this made me LMAO

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

The catcher

double clutches. Must be something in the air tonight. ;-)

by sue369 on Apr 3, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

one for both stadiums?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

they should probably

call this game, or put it into a rain delay…….

by bheidge on Apr 3, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

there is enough room in the walk ways

move the game inside the stadium concorse

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stickball with ghost-runners?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatever works

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

not if fuk-u-meter has anything to say about it

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is it raining?

I hadn’t noticed. So much for Hi Def

by 100yearitch on Apr 3, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

hear the announcers

lots of room to roam around and visit other places and people…WTF

why not actually sit in your seat and watch the ballgame?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi everyone

Just turned the game one. Looks like a nice stadium.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

Looks extremely similar.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was it HBCG?

Who had the idea of allowing people to turn off the announcers and just listening to the crowd noise?

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I like that idea a lot

kinda like C-Span for baseball

Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan

by Emelie on Apr 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

her big country grin?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

If I remember...

it ended up being kinda creepy…though it sounded like a good idea.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ballhawk had that idea

i love that part of gameday audio though.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pasta-diving!

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

Bets on Reed having that in his blog? Kinda wrote something similar already.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

wonder if the rain

is why Sori is sitting instead of palying

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd don't want him playing

Rain or not.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

geesh...

You don’t see two in one game very often. Maybe Steinbrenner put magnets in the ball…:)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow... with HD you could see that rain coming down in that shot...

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

"magnets in the foul pole"

I don’t put it past TFS (the f**ng steinbrenners)

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

It would be the same

For anyone else.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

With modern technology

Magneticity could be turned on and off…

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has that filtered up to NY yet?

I mean they more or less copied the stadium they just occupied.

by AzCubfan24 on Apr 3, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

just moved the seats behing Home closer

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah they could

You’re right, I wouldn’t put it past them.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

is magneticity a word?

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 3, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe it is

Mendacity

Drive, Monkey Drive!

by VegasCubFan on Apr 3, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

christ sakes miles take some pop ups in practice hey????

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

You saw RJ misjudge that ball as well...

… or didn’t you?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I think he was following Miles' lead

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

That doesn't make any sense...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

wonder if its the rain, wind, or just bad judgement

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

not sure

he was waaaaaay off on that first one

by bheidge on Apr 3, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

it was a combination of the rain & wind...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

not a lack of ST games?

*************SARCASM ALERT***************

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

E6

Gotta be

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

warm up EA

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Joe Girardi

Doesn’t know who Hoff is? I’m offended.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions  

bet he knows EA

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

He better not....

No one touches my woman and lives to tell of it!

by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 3, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I guess

You’ll be paying a trip to my house then?

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know what you mean.

It reminds me of the old Hawk & DJ act. Forced folksiness. Bad.

"I've got an idea...an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." ~Peter Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Apr 3, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire...

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wuz happenin’ Jimmy?

"I've got an idea...an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." ~Peter Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Apr 3, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just enjoying the free game... and you?

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Decompressing.

Nice to see (almost) real baseball again, my man.

“A little less conversation, a little more action, please.” —Elvis

"I've got an idea...an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." ~Peter Griffin

by Goodie1969 on Apr 3, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Certainly.

Dark Mavis sends his best…

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mavis just said, "too bad he couldn't come over..."

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Meh.

I’m tired, and an hour away from home. See you kids later.

"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Apr 3, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions  

C-ya!

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

by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 3, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

take care

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's 1:45am here

I don’t want to hear “i’m tired”

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hoff showing the speed LMAO

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

For those who care, the Magic are killing the Cavs right now.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Spurs Go

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

by sanantonecub on Apr 3, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heilman looks

Like he has to take a dump in his picture.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Does anyone know

If there’s going to be an overflow?

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

we need one, its getting slow

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 3, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll make one...

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Overflow

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/3/822103/cubs-yankees-overflow-thread

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 3, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

heilman had

the type of performance that i had thought he would have had had.

perhaps if “lou” had followed my advice and started heilman we could have had actually won this POS game, embarassed the yankees all to gawdam hell and emblazoned cubbies name in history with regard to this ugly over priced anti-stadium capitalist pleasure-dome

by brian custer on Apr 3, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Gaudin

better make this team.

by tizzle on Apr 4, 2009 2:00 AM CDT reply actions  

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