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Cubs' Aim: Win Series - Cubs vs. Astros, Wednesday 4/8, 7:05 CT

Ryan Theriot scores the Cubs' first run on Tuesday night. May there be many more scenes like this, starting tonight. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Ryan Theriot scores the Cubs' first run on Tuesday night. May there be many more scenes like this, starting tonight. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Lou Piniella preached this all year in 2008 -- "win series". If a team could somehow win every three-game series for an entire season, that'd be 108 wins. Of course, that's very difficult to do, but winning tonight would make the Cubs' journey to Houston a success (not to mention, put them ahead of last year when they lost two of three in the opening series with Milwaukee, and also get them off to a better start in road games).

Gordon Wittenmyer writes about Milton Bradley and how Bradley's association with MLB disciplinarian Bob Watson may help him settle down:

Watson doesn't sugarcoat Bradley's moody nature or temper problems that he once told Bradley might cost him his career.

"But what's happened is he's a little older, and he's matured," Watson said. "I want to say hopefully the anger-management classes are kicking in. Plus the other thing is he's a lot more financially set. And the Boys and Girls Club might take a hit because he doesn't get fined so much."

As well as Watson knows Bradley, he knows Piniella and Perry better -- as former teammates who also have spent time with Watson in his official capacity in recent years.

Watson, who had health problems that kept him from making the rounds in spring training, said he planned to talk to Piniella about his mercurial new cleanup hitter.

"I expect [Bradley] to do very well with a guy like Lou," said Watson, who sees not only some of the same personality traits in the two, but also some of the same effort to change. "Both guys are trying to control their anger and play under control."

Sounds good to me.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Ted Lilly
Ted Lilly
Cubs
vs. Brian Moehler
Brian Moehler
Astros
17-9 W-L 11-8
4.09 ERA 4.56
184 SO 82
64 BB 36
32 HR 20
vs. Hou -- vs. Cubs

Brian Moehler is old. (Well, 38 is old in baseball terms.) What is it about the Astros that they like putting together old pitching staffs? Four of their 12 pitchers are 35 or older, and Tim Byrdak will be 35 in October. Moehler has been around so long that one of his teammates during his September callup year for the Tigers in 1996 was... Cubs bench coach Alan Trammell. Last year, the Cubs beat him twice in four starts, the last one being on September 15 vs. the Astros in Milwaukee. Derrek Lee homered off Moehler that day, and Lilly was the starter; he allowed the Astros only one hit the day after Z threw his no-hitter.

Ted was 2-0, 1.40 overall vs. the Astros last year; he handles most of the Astros pretty well. Ivan Rodriguez, new to Houston, has homered twice off Ted, but overall is only 4-for-18 against him.

Here is today's Mediacenter link. It shows WGN radio as being available, but I know some of you have had problems getting it -- per comments made in dfrancon's FanPost on this topic, WGN should be available on cubs.com's main page once the game starts:
... it was a line of links at the bottom of the top left-hand box regarding the current game—there were links for watching on MLB.TV, listening on WGN radio and linking to Gameday.

Speaking of Gameday, here's today's Gameday link.

As last night: first pitch thread up (front page only, not in the sidebar box) at 7 pm CT. Overflow threads at 8 pm, 9 pm, and 9:45 pm CT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Amazing, thoughtful analysis. I've never thought of that before.

+1

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Firs...

oh damn

"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 8, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ted almost looks happy in that picture

"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 8, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's right here, Ray. It's... looking at me.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That picture gives me the creeps

"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 8, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Murray

looks possessed by Ted Lilly

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg

by gwood on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He just got done eating

“Mmm…Molina burgers.”

"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 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he is thinking about that event last year

and that is why he has just a lil smirk

"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 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Notables for tonight

Lee slugging.818 against Moehller
Soriano hitting .333 against Moehller
CLee and Berkamn a combined 6-40 against Lilly.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Either be in Chicago, have Extra Innings, or MLB.TV.

Incidentally, EI usually has a free preview the first week of the season. If you have digital cable or satellite, you should be able to watch.

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

by Al on Apr 8, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CSN+

Hawks on CSN

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 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh great!

I was just looking at my HD channels.. WGNHD – Sox… CSNHD – Hawks.

by GoCubbies34 on Apr 8, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, for those in the Indianapolis market

those who have U-Verse will be getting the game on CSN+ as well, according to my guide.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Apr 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the difference between EI and DirecTV package? I don't get it.

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Lee has been awfully quiet this series

While I hope that continues, I wouldn’t be shocked if he had a monster day.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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

by Emelie on Apr 8, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 days in a row of baseball

i’m finally starting to get used to have a game to watch everyday and now they’re throwing an off day up tomorrow…. but thank goodness baseball is back. and we cracked 50 degrees today. yay :-)

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the day off might be a bad thing tho

It will give Geo an extra day to recover

"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 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was just being selfish. (Day) Baseball everyday!

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks -- I forgot to change the template.

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

by Al on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A suggestion

Until all the new kids find their desks and lockers, we may want to explicitly label the links to Overflow Threads as such, rather than the ubiquitous “Jump”. There was quite a lively discussion in the First Pitch thread last night while everyone else was posting in Overflow 2.

Just a thought.

"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 8, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the baby bcbers

they’re so cute.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Careful...some of them have attitudes.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that picture is still my favorite of all time

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I laugh every time I see it

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg

by gwood on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mine too!

It makes me giggle everytime I see it

"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 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great one

as usual SWL.

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

by tucsoncubsfan on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

Brian McRae's 5 o'clock shadow

by PurpleLineToWrigley on Apr 8, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

get stuffed!

"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 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineup from Gordo
cst_cubs Lineup: soriano, fukudome, lee, bradley, ramirez, fontenot, theriot, hill, lilly.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit! Lilly is batting 9th AGAIN!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Switch him and Dome?

"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 8, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, him and Bradley.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't start

Bradley hating.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't start!

"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 8, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not

Lilly could play center.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg

by gwood on Apr 8, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he did.....

the ball won’t dare not going into his glove

"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 8, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats awful far from the catcher

how would he Molina Smash then?

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly

is sneaky fast.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg

by gwood on Apr 8, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

careful

hamsters might have rabies.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he could pitch and play outfield that day

"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 8, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Lilly's pitching, there's not need for outfielders

"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 8, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

cuz if the balls hit that far its probably landing in the stands anyway.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO!

Bats don’t hit ball when Ted Lilly pitchers, balls hit bats cause he’s pissed

"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 8, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought that was his glove

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On Molina family camping trips....

…they sit around the fire and tell Ted Lilly stories.

"Let it begin! Let it begin!" ~ Rhino

by dat cubfan daver on Apr 8, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

they don’t mention his name for fear that Ted will hear them

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sanberg

by gwood on Apr 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is Lilly the new Chuck Norris?

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 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

i was just about to say that

2008 National League Central Division Champs!!!!!

by BradB311 on Apr 8, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Chuck Norris wants to be Ted Lilly when he grows up.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried looking for that thread from last year but couldnt find it

"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 8, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the ted lilly facts?

that one was an absolute riot.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

click on the link below

It explains everything :)

"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 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw as I made my way down the post

love it!

Ted Lilly is the reason why Waldo is hiding

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 8, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here ya go

Ted Lilly Facts.

"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 8, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my gosh

Why don’t we just call him Chuck Norris? BTW, when monsters go to sleep, they check under their bed for Ted Lilly.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#

"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 8, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fail

Let’s try that again:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#8671486

"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 8, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anytime someone is elected president in the United States, they must ask permission from Ted Lilly to live in the White House.

The reason for this is because Ted Lilly had won every Federal, State, and Local election since 1777. He just allows others to run the country so he can pitch for the Cubs

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 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is this the one you wanted
Chuck Norris just admitted he wants to be Ted Lilly when he grows up

by Weeghman Park

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Got it on try #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 8, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

He’s better

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my favorite

Ted Lilly is suing Myspace for taking the name of what he calls everything around Molina

"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 8, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is my favorite
In 2007, Geovany Soto attempted to knock over Yadier Molina to score

Ted Lilly leaped from the dugout, shoved Soto out of the way, and knocked Molina over himself.

No one deprives Ted Lilly of a kill.

god bless you spoiledcubbage.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly does not go hunting in the offseason...hunting implies the chance of failure.

Ted Lilly goes killing.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we've turned the pre game thread into

Ted Lilly facts… LOL

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Little known medical fact:

Ted Lilly invented the Caesarean section when he threw fastballs to make his way out of his mother’s womb.

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 8, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Contrary to popular belief, America is not a democracy, .

it is a Lillytatorship

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 8, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay! i think that was mine

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/9/11/612268/ted-lilly-facts#8674061

although i probably stole it from someone.

and yes, my 1st post of the season is basically about myself. hello everyone!

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Apr 8, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey there

RicJoe!

"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 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lame one but I thought I'd give it a go

Ted Lilly doesn’t need spring training because he’s the one that trained spring.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A better one would be....

Baseball has spring training to prepare the other teams for Ted Lilly

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

now lets just hope he can live up to all this hype tonight :)

"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 8, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Ted Lilly says jum

you dont ask, you just jump

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 8, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jum=jump

btw no one corrects Lilly’s spelling

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 8, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted says "Jump", you say "How high?"

"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 8, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with Ted

you dont ask, you just jump. Asking might anger the inner Ted

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 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see a crooked # in the Cubs future...tonight.

We are overdue for a big inning (or two).

A nice base-clogging event that Dusty had no use for.

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

by LAcarl519 on Apr 8, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tell SWL

to prepare the picture.

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In life's pecking order, I tell SWL nothing.

He does as he wishes…

We just…suggest.

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

by LAcarl519 on Apr 8, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

more like we just pray

not to be blinded.

his photobucket is terrifying.

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

It’s probably best for my sanity that my work internet blocks about half of those pics.

by chitownhawkeye on Apr 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching the MLB Tonight baseball show

They are going to try and cover all the games all night 5pm-11pm. I’m curious to see if they can have an interesting discussion the entire time.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or even part of the time

"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 8, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

considering its the end of hour one and they are already talking about Hank Aaron breaking the home run record, I’m guessing its going to be a struggle.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can just spend a half-hour

Dissecting the Braves’ massive fail in Philly today.

"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 8, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was painful to watch live

None of those pitchers could throw strikes, sad to watch

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I missed it

Apparently the new kid knocked another one out, though.

"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 8, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jordan Schaeffer

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until he gets a real nickname

He’s “the new kid” to me. I sure ain’t calling him “Jordy”.

"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 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four bases-loaded walks?

Sheesh.

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?!

The Braves walked in four runs! Man, that is horrible.

"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 8, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and still was a 1 run game at the end

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs need to have a rally like that tonight

Maybe finish it all off with a nice grand slam by Ted.

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by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I had MLB Network

Stupid dish network.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry if this has been answered

Where do I find CSN+? I have cable here in Evanston, but can’t remember the station.

"Cubs Win!!"

by northofwrigley on Apr 8, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am on DTV

sorry. might want to look up the channal listings online for your service provider

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 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try CLTV

Thats where I find it at home

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by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I thought, but Yahoo TV

isn’t showing the game on CLTV. Maybe it is wrong. Hope so!

"Cubs Win!!"

by northofwrigley on Apr 8, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always do a search function with my Yahoo TV listings... works pretty well

rather than trying to scan all 1,908,287,987,265 channels (and nothing on!)

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by Emelie on Apr 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly's teeth

Clean his toothbrush.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

Let’s revisit the whole ridiculousness of batting our best power hitter in the leadoff position.

When Soto is there to give this team seeminly unending power throughout the lineup, it doesn’t really matter where you bat Soriano (ok, it does… but we lost that battle a long time ago). Theriot batting 7th is not going to generate the kind of offense this team needs to keep games like last night from happening. This team is doomed to countless solo shots from Soriano… which will not carry this team anywhere… especially with the pitcher spot and Koyie Hill leading into him. And if Fukudome doesn’t start hitting, teams will have no reason to pitch to him.

Theriot isn’t a world beater as far as a leadoff hitter goes, but it’s only appropriate allocation of resources to use him first or second and move Soriano to third-sixth, depending on how Lee, Ramirez, etc are producing.

I hope I’m wrong and the Cubs find ways to score 5+ runs with this configuration, I’m just not optimistic about it.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"ducks and takes cover" @ opening that can of worms AGAIN

"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 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

obviously not b/c if I was

I won’t have spilled my water when I started to giggle

"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 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clever

+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 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and it begins again

Lets bash our best player some more

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa, whoa, whoa

I’m not bashing our “best” player… not at all… did you read where I said he was our BEST power hitter? He’s not the one who writes out the lineups every day. I just want this team to actually score some runs and moving him to the middle of the lineup is the best way to make that happen.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude

we’re not rehashing this.

Whether Fonz is YOUR ideal leadoff hitter, Lou is going to put him at leadoff.

Give in. Accept it. Find something else to bitch about.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

then don’t… i don’t know why you’re being so blatantly disrespectful towards me.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually a better idea would be replace Sori w/ Micah

"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 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As she opens

a new can of worms

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well it's about as good of an idea of his.

if we are kicking dead horses……… we might as well throw that one in also.

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on Apr 8, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats not a new can of worms

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

micah at leadoff is

:-P

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bad....

was thinking Micah in the outfield.

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think...

this is a brand new horse brought on by losing one of our best hitters last night and being forced to replace him with Koyie Hill. I don’t want to see this team losing 3-2 ball games to inferior competition. Just because we’ll still win the division by 5 games with or without Soto, doesn’t mean I don’t want to find ways to win by 10.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soto is out for one game

It sounds like he’ll be back by Friday. If he’s going to be out for an extended amount of time THEN you start experimenting with the lineup if you’re struggling to score runs.

But we’ve lost 1 game. 1. Soto hasn’t even been out for a whole game yet.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+10000

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think of it like this

When we have our full lineup the guys at the bottom of the order get on base a lot, Theriot and Soto will get on, the pitcher can bunt them over/drive them in and then Soriano comes up with runners on.

And now im done

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by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes...

when we do Lou should be able to pick the names out of a hat and it really wouldn’t matter all that much.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He slugs about

50 points higher as a leadoff man.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We were the #2 scoring team in BASEBALL last year with Soriano hitting lead-off the entire year.

Case closed.

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to mention

we won 97 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 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those solo shots of which you speak

3 of them are bound to be 2-run shots as Lilly goes 4-4 and pitches a 1-hit shutout.

"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 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-hit shutout?

What’s wrong with him?

"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 8, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he meant

A negative 1 hit shutout.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, a -1 hit shutout

that makes more sense

"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 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your signature

and that horrible line make me want to kick you in the shins.

And we ARE NOT having the “Fonz is not a leadoff hitter” discussion again.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

man....

you just love to post pics w/o a title. at least you have the decency to post a title for the scary ones.

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't even know what this is supposed to be

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niether do I

I can see this guy is hailing Fonzie who’s supposed to be god, but what does it have to do with the subject?

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

praying to TRL?

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 8, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Bradley?

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It IS Easter on Sunday.

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

also my anniversary!

I can’t decide if this is good or bad…

"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 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kick away...

if it makes you feel better and that’s all you have to offer. Where did I say he wasn’t a leadoff hitter? He’s not a leadoff hitter. That’s a fact… I said he’s the best POWER hitter on the team… and without Soto in the lineup, that’s what this team needs.

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by jameslcrockett on Apr 8, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano IS a leadoff hitter....because that where Lou puts him...

just like Ryan Theriot IS a shortstop.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

Is Ted Lilly just a pitcher?

"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 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted is sooooo much more than that

Including, but not limited to hitter, awesome at life person, Molina boogeyman, Lou’s best friend, and many other things.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted is sooooo much more than that

Including, but not limited to hitter, awesome at life person, Molina boogeyman, Lou’s best friend, and many other things.

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And for all the other things

Ted is… you should check out his fanclub. Which is hysterical.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

No you didn’t…

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

Al is the only one who agrees with this logic.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which logic is that?

I can’t follow the thread, the original is too far up.

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

by Al on Apr 8, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just being

sarcastic…..need one of those flashy signs ;-)

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was stating

Soriano should be moved down in the lineup.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

for pete's sake

let’s discuss the ridiculousness of thinking that Soriano bats first for any other reason than IT’S BECAUSE LOU WANTS HIM TO!

You think our offense depends on THERIOT???

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chuck Norris and Ted Lilly walked into a bar.

The bar was instantly destroyed, as that level of awesome cannot be contained in one building.

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 8, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All right kids

Off to see if the bar has the EI free preview rolling. TTYL.

"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 8, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

see ya later!

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bye

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Talk about lucky

Beltran, Wright, Reyes, and Delgado all played 159 games plus last season for the Mets

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by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That... is going to be hard to repeat.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tigers jumping on Toronto

3-0 in the first.

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

by wrigleyrocker12 on Apr 8, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Got to run....

promised I’d go to the gym for a little while.

"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 8, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Delgado sends one to the moon against Volquez in the first

I really like having EI free this week. I’m going to miss it a lot.

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by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With Soto hurting

can Micah catch?

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 8, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

everything that

Ted Lilly allows him to

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then Ted would pitch and catch

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 8, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly's

curve ball just cured cancer.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I bought a Ted alt-blue shirt

instead of a Born to Roam shirt. It’s worked out dividends.

by NittanyCub on Apr 8, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Human cloning is outlawed

because if Ted Lilly were cloned, then it would be possible for a Ted Lilly curveball to meet Ted Lilly bat.

Physicists theorize that this contact would end the universe.

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 8, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yo SWL

May 22, 23, 24 – Cubs @ Padres weekend series. ready for some howry cow action?

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will not be missing that series

i know i said that last year but for real this time, i will be there

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god for Ad Block Plus

even though she’s from Alaska…. she hives people the wrong image of us idiots.

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we not go there?

please?

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sry...

I’m just bitter that as an alaskan, she gave the world an image of us as rubes and hicks.

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's right....

rape the land and pillage the women :P

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you

always cranky?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

I just come here to get away from politic talk.

And I don’t want this to turn into that.

The shortest distance between two points is under construction.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 8, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh...

hives = gives

by tootle on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed...she makes me think Eskimos are hot.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's only one woman from Alaska who matters on this site.

Emelie.

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

by Al on Apr 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you gunning for the position

of cable guy, Al?

"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 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm reporting you for posting that hidious picture of that stupid woman.

I request 5 EA pictures as retribution.

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not

until Hoff plays. You don’t want to blow his wad.

"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 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pottergasm?

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

by dtpollitt on Apr 8, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mlb radio

anyone able to get the WGN broadcast through MLB Radio yet?

"Writing is exciting and baseball is like writing. You can never tell with either how it will go or what you will do." -- Marianne Moore

by duboisdm on Apr 8, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

and i am very agravated

by maryliz983 on Apr 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright!

here we go!

"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 8, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

brownies?

I mean… really?

"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 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WGN feed is up and running on my iPhone

via MLB’s Gameday app.

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Apr 8, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody else being blacked out by MLB TV?

www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com

by nji232 on Apr 8, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cue Van Halen

and Jump! (to the game thread).

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Trey2317 on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!

"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella

by drewishdrewid on Apr 8, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What channel is the game on?

I’m in chicago and I can’t find the game?? Sox are on WGN.

by smitster2008 on Apr 8, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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Ticket Exchanges: General 2009 Ticket Exchange
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Ticket Exchanges: September 29-October 4 Homestand

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