Working On A Dream: Cubs vs. Astros, Monday 4/6, 6:05 CT
by Al on Apr 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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I'm working on a dream
though sometimes it feels so far away
I'm working on a dream
and I know it will be mine someday -- Bruce Springsteen
At last! Seemed like it would never get here.
Let's begin with the beginning: Bruce Miles sends the Opening Day lineup:Soriano, LF Fukudome, CF Lee, 1B Bradley, RF Ramirez, 3B Fontenot, 2B Soto, C Theriot, SS Zambrano, P
I'm fine with this lineup. It has the advantage of being R-L-R-L-R-L-R for the first seven batters, which should negate anyone's LOOGYs later in the game, not to mention Z's switch-hitting (and he has four career HR in the Juice Box). Meanwhile, Z has apparently forgotten Aramis Ramirez was on the team in 2003:
"I don't think there is anyone who wore an '03 uniform that is still here with the Cubs," Zambrano said. "We had everything -- pitching, defense, power, everything. It's hard to think about the '03 season."
Yeah, for us too, Z. So instead, Phil Rogers says, why don't you go out and throw another no-hitter tonight?
"You have to remember Carlos Lee wasn't in their lineup," Zambrano said of the no-hitter. "At that time, he was hurt. I have to be careful of him. He has good numbers on me. … With Lee, [Miguel] Tejada, [Lance] Berkman, now Pudge Rodriguez, they have a good lineup. I like a challenge. Facing Houston on Opening Day is a good challenge."
"It's an honor to be an Opening Day starter, especially with the Cubs," he said. "This is a great organization, the organization that brought me up. ... To get a chance to get the first victory of the season for our team is an honor and a challenge."
Z doesn't have a good record on Opening Days -- 0-1, 5.57 -- but he threw well last year in a no-decision. He'll become only the third Cub starter to pitch five Opening Days (Rick Sutcliffe, Fergie Jenkins).
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(Statistics are from the 2008 season; after pitchers' first starts, I'll have extended stats like last year's)
Oswalt is the Astros' best starter (some would say, their only starter). Despite his fine career, he is only 12-11, 3.88 lifetime vs. the Cubs, and split a pair of decisions last year against them. We may get to see our old buddy LaTroy Hawkins tonight; he's now an Astro.
Like last year, I'm going to have multiple overflow threads post for each game. This one will serve as a pregame thread; a "first pitch" thread will post at 6 pm CDT (and in general, right before the first pitch of each game). Then, overflow threads 1, 2 and 3 will post at 1 hour, 2 hours, and 2:45 past game time. If it seems like more are warranted depending on the game, I'll make more. You won't see these on the front page of the site; there's a box on the right sidebar where you'll find them when they post. I'm also taking suggestions for what I can put on each overflow page (keep it clean, please!).
Enough talk. Play ball!
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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First!
From England no less!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now since that's out of the way...
It’s time for me to crack open the Fannie May bar…
Cubbies never tasted so good…. :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn you
I kept refreshing and I was witing till four and I walked away for one second!!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I had to wait until 10!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess it's wait until next year.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pssh you don't count your in the future!
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, of course
You’re 5 hours ahead of CDT.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 hours....
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, they do DST as well
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right...
But we didn’t switch until March 29th.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That still seems early
Especially in colder climates. Who in the UK or upper midwest was outside in the evening for recreation in early to mid-March?
I like driving home in the sunshine, but I think it should go back to April.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you ready for some baseball???
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready for my cable guy
where IS HE??
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm right here, babe....
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless you've got a cable box in hand nothing doing
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
define "in hand"
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that what they call it nowadays?
a cable box?
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometime between 8 and 5?
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they promised between 11 - 2 pm
still another hour to the window …tap, tap, tap
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What company?
Couldn’t you get Directv in order to get Extra Innings?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's called CGI and I'm going to check in to EI
but I do get GCN… hooray!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, sue... it's a nailbiter
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it cost extra for that?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are randy today! ;-D
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, still Shanghai Badger
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he just missed us
"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 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a note
If it’s this guy . . . RUN!!
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd run from that big red X
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My computer likes
Sue better I guess, sorry Shanghai
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem
I figured it worked on most . . . . work computer. Leaving soon, anyway.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had to stop and feed the dogs
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where does Al
Get the pitchers stats in those boxes?
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sbnation did a fancy new update
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had them
Previous years though.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball-Reference most likely
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a great site
I have a paid subscription to the Play Index
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope Big Z brings his A game today
ANother no-hitter wouldn’t be bad at all
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll settle for a 20K game.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not both
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't be greedy
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
$20,000???
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just want him to get the win
so that we can halt the “he’s never won on opening day” stuff
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
how I have longed to see a post in this format
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait so these are meaningful, right??
I think I speak for all Cubs fans when I say: THANK GOD
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to get excited...
anyone else?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Emelie's cable guy
still isn’t here. So, no. :P
This is on CSN, right?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN2 too right?
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
"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 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So uh neither
for those of us with csn living in chicago broadcasting area
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Extra Innings
is in a free preview week through Sunday.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know if EI is going to have
any of the games in HD this year (on Cable). I know they do it on Directv.
by LT on Apr 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't tell you.
I have Charter cable in St Louis and it only lists SD right now.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And God it's beautiful...
Someday I’ll subscribe to EI…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting a daver?
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm standing tall!
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the wings of your dreams?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooooh cousin Lenny
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Larry
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Apr 6, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a ball game today?
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think just
the NCAA Championship, that I know of anyway.
"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 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was some day games
But none tonight.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict
over 1500 comments for this game.
I think overflows should go on the home page. All of them. The purpose for this place is to talk about the Cubs, and we do that better than any other site online, with each season of BCB bringing more and more comments and discussions during games. We used to have one thread, with a few hundred comments. Now we have 3-5 overflows with hundreds if not over a thousand comments per game. No other Cubs’ site does this. Front page is my vote.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't they?
I thought the OverFlow threads always wound up on the sidebar off to the right on the front page. No??
"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 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure, by that logic, EVERYTHING ends up on the front page.
I mean the front, middle section. Not FanPosts or FanShots sections.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see
Well, I know where to look for ‘em, so I couldn’t care less. Plus, usually someone links to the next thread in the prior one anyway.
"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 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote no...
Keeping the overflows on a seperate page makes the front page much easier to scroll through to find older posts.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready! Don't need a no hitter tonight, just a win!
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Blue, where's Worf?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*snickers at that comment*
+1
"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 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LETS GO Z!!!!!!!!!!!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we start an overflow thread now...? Just to be prepared?
JUMP!
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's gonna be a RickRoll, I can tell.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a brand new thread...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins jumping all over Nats 6-0
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No surprise
Yanks just scored on the O’s.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Pie playing?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 6, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope...
(unless he pitch hit and I didn’t see). Announcers said something about not wanting to have his debut with the O’s be against CC…which seems weird to me, but oh well…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 6, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefty on lefty
it makes sense.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That does make sense then. I always forget that CC is a lefty…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gosh
It’s hard to do this and homework at the same time!!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you
know, Opening Day is a homework holiday. Your teachers will understand.
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't know
My teachers, besides, 3 missing is a detention.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What has Fukudome done to deserve the 2nd spot in the batting order?
I would put him somewhere after Zambrano. Batting 2nd, he will get more AB’s than anyone but Soriano.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He may not have done anything to deserve it...
However, his plate discipline will serve the team well in that spot, and he will see more fastballs to gear up his bat.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
Can’t hit, and can’t field centerfield. All for the pricetag of $48 million. At least the Cubs have the option of Reed Johnson and/or putting Ryan Theriot or Mike Fontenot in the # 2 hole when Kosuke continues to play like a pile o’ crap.
“Paging Mr. Jim Edmonds, please pick up the white courtesy telephone for an urgent call by Jim Hendry”
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very stupid of us to get rid of Edmonds...
…when Dome either sucks or hasn’t adjusted.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we
go one day without the negative bs!! please
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
Actually, I shall not participate in game threads. I’ve got a clause in my contract with Al.
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent news
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Al have to promise you his soul to get you agree ?
"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 6, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al
is a smart man
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou will take care of it
He doesn’t have patience for crappy hitting.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get some new material.
You already used that last line today.
by sue369 on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Edmonds...
A while back I heard a spot on 670 where a Bill James disciple was talking about the Win Shares stat and challenged the listeners to guess which Cub had the most on the team. I think it was Derosa first and Edmonds second.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind...
by Jerry Mumphrey on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, two hours til game time and the Dome hatin' has begun!
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll be nice to see the haterz
Leave after he posts his annual opening day slam into the bleachers.
I’m thinking Sue might need to post a “Haterz-free game thread” reminiscent of 2006.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or an all about Geo one :)
"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 6, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technically, he's batting 2nd after Z later in the game
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
34 more comments in 4 minutes
And we’ve posted 100 in 15 min. Hurry, post away!!!
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go 2009 Chicago Cubs!!!!
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most overrated players in MLB:
1 – Jeter
2 – Reyes
3 – Burnett
Honorable Mention: Wright, Dice-K
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can't be serious??
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeter yes
Reyes no, Burnett yes, Wright no, Dice-K yes.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeter
isnt overrated one bit and I hate the yankees with every inch of my heart
I didn't get the players I wanted in the offseason!! Hopefully I get what I want in the Regular Season---The World Series Trophy!! Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on Apr 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
That was a typo. Seriously, he’s great.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you mean David Wright?
I’d like to hear you explain that.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reyes and Wright?
You hittin’ the margarittas on spring break?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most overrated players in MLB:
1 – Jeter
2 – Reyes
3 – Burnett
Honorable Mention: Wright, Dice-K
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
say it again bro!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Derek Jeter so phhht ;P
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be taking to the leadoff spot.
He’s 2 for 2.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a big Derek Jeter fan too...
His career and his post-season success speaks for itself. The guy is a born leader and still going strong in this his 15th season in the league. He is first ballot Hall of Famer and one of my favorites in the game.
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can be all that and still be overrated.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 6, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeter gets props for being a leader and for winning games.
But he’s on the most overrepresented team in baseball, and perhaps all of USA sports. His team banks players of $200,000,000+ salaries on a yearly basis. His defense APPEARS to be good…but it’s only because his range sucks ass and cannot get to balls other SSs can. Thus, we have flashy, “fun” plays that are more gimmicky than anything. It’s no question the guy is gonna be a 1st ballot HOFer, but what would his career look like on a non-east coast team?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side...
…I guess I’d rather read people hatin’ on non-Cubs players.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't think Wright is overrated
A .921 OPS, an OPS+ of almost 150, all before the age of 27, pretty damn good. I think he is, and as such acknowledged as, one of the best players in game.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
by DTJchris on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta say
it’s so nice to see the right side of a thread explode with posts again.
Oh, Cubs. I swore off you six months ago and look what you’ve done to me. I’m gonna be doing 90 to get home after I get off at six…
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most overrated team in baseball -- CLEVELAND
They will once again suck for all of those who predict great things once again out of that team. They have no starting pitching a several former roid boys trying to recapture their former RBI prowess. Mark Shapiro is the most overrated and talked about GM in baseball.
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Cliff Lee isn't more than a barely-above-ERA+league-average pitcher.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee got lit up by the Rangers today
Cliff Lee (0-1, 12.60)
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats guys...
102 comments in 15 minutes.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think everyone is excited :-P
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 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most overrated player on BCB
Edmonds
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please
Hoffpauir remains at the top of that list. At least Edmonds made a roster before he was 30 and broken.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not overrated here..........
Everybody thinks he sucks except me and one or two others
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, most think he's a journeyman who can rake
But your Santo-esque take on him . . . .
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the 2 people talking about picking up Edmonds
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't necessarily think he sucks.
I just think he remains largely unproven at the major league level, is dubious as a pinch hitter and appears athletically unsuited for the outfield. He’s got a nice lookin’ swing, though.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And one hot groupie
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. I think he sucks.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll suck
at what they’re asking him to do.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
"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 6, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad you went on record...........
so I can mock you come June
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Micah Hoffpauir is not major league material
Wait until we get glimpse of him coming up in late inning pinch hitting appearances with that big swing. Love of Hoffpauir is going to vaporize quickly.
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou would disagree
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Hoffpauir one month before the Cubs are searching for a replacement
by BLou on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys should make a bet.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou had no other suitable options.
Simple as that. I don’t normally agree with BLou, but in this case he is right.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll take more than a few whiffs to break Clutche's heart.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How abotu Erin's?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's your cheerful demeanor
that I love so much…
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 6, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh... get stuffed.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 BCB points for being the first to use it in context
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you.
I was waiting for the right moment…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK....just not by..............
you Jimmy
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a problem...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEEEESSSS!
PUT IT ON THE BOARD!
And I shall never do that again. :P
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least the hot water fixer guy is coming.... slow progress being made in Emelieland
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geeez Em, how many "workmen" do you have coming today?
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
she's just hung up her shingle
new area and all
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
umm....
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I'M the randy one . . . ?
Still, good for you. I suppose there’s not much else to do there.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd be surprised ;-}
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just funnin'
Hey, Alaska is a hotbed for general aviation — that ain’t so bad.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's some interesting films that start that way.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sugarfree Red Bull and Fannie May Cubbies Chocolate
I can’t complain too much. Especially since this arrived in the APO box today…
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i like that hat
thats my favorite logo of them all…
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here...
It’s a good replacement for my previous daily driver…
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and one of these
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks like something Len Kasper would wear.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a big fan of polo shirts
And don’t like tshirts that much. This will be a good shirt. I wear my Nebraska one too often as it is :)
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im so excited...
im so scared
Mine goes to 11
by Mutz on Apr 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let us talk you through this, Mutz.
It’s OK to use your apostrophe key. It’s NOT going to hurt you.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about 'shift'
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baby steps.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am on a spanish keyboard in Mexico
So the buttons are a little screwy
Mine goes to 11
by Mutz on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Spanish alphabet is different?
;-)
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear Spanish keyboards are excellent dancers.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are forgiven
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you taken too
many caffeine pills??
"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 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I wish I could be with you boys and girls tonight
But I’m on vacation! Don’t get too upset, later
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the good life, Chanman!
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that no Yankee FA pitcher signed since 2000
has had a statistically better season with the Yanks than before them.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to see that stat ruined.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking for some warm Cubs gear
for April and May games. Any suggestions?
"Cubs Win!!"
by northofwrigley on Apr 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Cubs' Snuggie?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those seem more like Padre wear
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm full of it.
I mean them. Yeah, I’m full of them.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could skin a few of the rats in the Cubs clubhouse...
…stitch together their pelts and wear them like a coat.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just have Ted Lilly stare at you
You will actually get so hot you will explode.
Either that or long underwear.
"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 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al
I’m pretty sure Erin Andrews needs to be in every single one of your posts. That will be the secret to our success this year, the intangible if you will. Maybe she’ll cover a game or two this year at Wrigley (I doubt it, I think she only does basketball)
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Apr 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No more Geo huh?
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's a different kind of backstop.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, she was at a Cub-Brewer game at Miller Park last year
Don’t you remember the hubub over her short skirt?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no...only when Hoffpauir is in the lineup.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
I forgot…
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a site for sore eyes
Now SWL, turn that orange into cubbie blue!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or skin....
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A BCB shirt
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shirt-less.....
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Halloween indeed.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope you didn't jinx us..........
that’s Houston orange
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have warned my 'Z' key that it was Opening Day...
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to make special BCB
Keyboards that only have a ‘z’ key
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now THERE'S a Photoshop idea.
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had NO idea that's what hitting the Z key does!
What other wonderful shortcuts can BCBers share?
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Apr 6, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're posting a picture
put the link to it between ! ()
or to bold things easily use the asterisk. star words star.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
you can collapse comments by clicking on the bold title of it
and use the R key to reply to the comment you’re on at the moment.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're going to post a picture
(not only directed at you wrigleyrocker) but can you please put in a “subject” so that those of us who do NOT want to have EA taking up the whole screen can collapse it?
Please?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jealous??
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
its just easier on everyone. And I don’t think its that unreasonable.
Why are you so hostile?
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day does strange things to me
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
considering this isn’t the first time you’ve been harsh toward me for no reason.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't take everything personal.............
humor is your friend
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be more willing to give you benefit of the doubt
if you hadn’t already called me a whore.
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You called HBCG a whore?
Unacceptable in any context. Don’t do it again.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah really...
Everyone chill. Clutche, say you’re sorry.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not literally
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats how I read it anyway
>
> I hear you bed………
>
> anyone that doesn’t disagree with you
>
> by Clutche on Apr 1, 2009 9:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that deserves a report
shame on you, Clutche
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not cool!!
"It's the fans that need spring training. You gotta get 'em interested. Wake 'em up and let 'em know that their season is coming, the good times are gonna roll." ~ Harry Caray
by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds that way...
Clutche, I repeat, DON’T DO IT AGAIN.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clutche hasn't posted
Since you started talking about this…
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He posted once...
and simply said, “not literally”.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was after she got Clutch16 and me confused and said.......
to Clucth16……….. oh the other one is the one I don’t like
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sooo...you implied that she's promiscuous?
"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just apologize already...
and don’t do it again. It is unacceptable. Women are to be respected, at all times.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
HBCG is a big girl and I'm sure she can take care of herself.
My suggestion would be that we agree it was a stupid comment, but also to drop the sanctimonious “protect the little girl” thing, and just agree to move on to happier conversation (or just quit talking to each other if it’s really that big of a deal…)? But I’m pretty sure none of us are made of porcelain here…
by CubsWin!Oregon on Apr 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not being sanctimonious...
Disrespecting women is unacceptable in any context. Additionally it is not about protecting the little girl. I’m quite sure that HBCG can take care of herself. By the same token, I will not sit idly by while a woman I happen to know, or any woman for that matter, is disrespected.
That is all.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shouldn't have brought it up
but frankly. I’m a little pissed off.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as well you should be
that was totally uncalled for
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by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As you should.
Ignore him, though. It’s a poster on the internet…not worth your time or energy.
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by neverAcquiesce on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be too
There’s no reason for it. And it was in your defense, so I would’ve brought it up.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No girl, you should have brought it up...
and it is way out of line.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry....
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are you sorry to?
Apologies contain much more than a simple sorry. We already know you are sorry, right? To disrespect a woman that way is a sorry thing to do. Apologies assume responsibility for wrong action, contain contrition, and endeavor to display intention to not do it again.
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I replied to her with an apology..........
and said I took notice that it wouldn’t happen again
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They aren't protecting her b/c she is a girl
They are saying it b/c it is wrong to call someone a name like that. It’d be no different if someone said something nasty to one of the guys. The other ones would still step up and say 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 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you apologized for that, Clutche.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was warned and took notice
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was it in another thread
Because I didn’t hear it here?
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would've been quite
incredible if you had :)
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by gwood on Apr 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I emailed Al when I saw it
he said he’d take care of it.
But I heard nothing. I would’ve appreciated an apology or an explaination from Clutche though.
Apparently that was asking too much considering my email address is cleverly hidden on my profile page.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just muttered an apology above.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a shout
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, that was the veritable definition of an Internet mutter.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
mistakes happen
let’s move on
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was warned and took notice...........
and I think your comment, although not malicious, was also uncalled for
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Cubs baseball is on today!
Start another thread somewhere else if you want to bicker.
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by Lou In Blue on Apr 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
winking and saying i like clutch16 better than you was uncalled for, but i would’ve appreciated you “taking notice” by allowing us to settle whatever you felt was uncalled for like adults.
But okay. You’ve taken notice. We’re square.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
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by Clutche on Apr 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Clutche...
Understand my point regarding apologies above, too may people think saying sorry is enough. When you only say you’re sorry, and don’t truly apologize, you do no more than indict yourself as a sorry individual.
If she says you’re square, that’s enough for me. Don’t do it again, and I don’t hold a grudge, as a matter of fact, it is already forgotten.
Now, let’s get back to discussing baseball…
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by Jimmyeatworld on Apr 6, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never occured to me you could do that...
Good Idea HBCG.
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by sanantonecub on Apr 6, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyt ime I scroll back up...
DAMN!
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah sorry
I’ll try to do that now.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please do not...
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, don't post pics....
…or at least don’t post large ones. This thread is going to be slowed to a crawl by first pitch.
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the overglow will be up by then...
maybe this can be the all Erin Andrews thread?
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overglow? EA?
Hmmm….
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by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over flow...oh whatever...
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Apr 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'll be on a train, though!
Come to think of it, time to go so I get home in time to buy some dinner and settle in.
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true. What do I care?
Daver goes to his Flickr account cackling madly…
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by dat cubfan daver on Apr 6, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
It wasn’t just you. I just figured I could ask and if people thought about it maybe theyd’ do it.
It just does make game threads easier for me, and maybe other people.
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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tell me again how to collapse a pic?
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by Emelie on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Click the subject line
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