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After the game last night (5/12/2009), Bobby Scales called into 'MLB Tonight' to discuss his first major league home run, some of his time in the minors, and how he reacted to getting called up. 4 minutes 15 seconds

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I'm really happy for Scales.

He’s worked hard for 11 years to realize his dream… and he’s been a positive contributor. Is he or will he be a star or superstar? No, but I can see him as a useful bench player for this year’s team.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on May 13, 2009 4:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ROY candidate :D

I'm a lefty, maybe Lou should give me a shot for a position in the bullpen!!

by Chanman25 on May 13, 2009 6:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't Hoff

be ahead of Scales in that currently?

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does Clutche's boyfriend

qualify as a rookie this year? Still?

"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 May 13, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe he would be eligible

based on prior seasons, he didnt have enough time in at the MLB level.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This morning

This morning my CD randomizer that wakes me up every morning landed on Terry Cashman’s Good Enough to Dream that is about players like Scales who either never make it to the bigs or maybe only make it for cups of coffee.

Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.

by cubstoseriesby100 on May 13, 2009 6:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...
This morning my CD randomizer

This is just begging for a joke about your random posts, but I’m far too tired to think of one.

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by Schwa on May 13, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who listens to CD's?

"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome

by Goodie1969 on May 14, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't even put my money in them.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on May 15, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To see him so humble was pretty neat to see.

"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 May 13, 2009 7:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

After listening to this

interview, I am rooting for this guy even more.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on May 13, 2009 7:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he is beyond cool, calm, and collect.

great baseball story. I really hope this guy is able to stick and plays a few seasons here

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 7:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just about to post this same video.

Great story. Warms the heart, it does….

This guy is off the Richter Scales!…. sigh….

by digitalbenjamin on May 13, 2009 8:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This story just makes me smile more and more

Great guy and great player, hope to see even more from him.

"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living."

by jkobus on May 13, 2009 8:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will Scales be That Guy?

Y’know – That Guy – the one who comes out of nowhere to help spur the team to success? Still a long way to go, but I can’t help wondering. There’s no denying the joy he brought to the Cubs dugout last night.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on May 13, 2009 10:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

would be great if he is

no one i could think deserves it more.

baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out

by Cubbie-Tim on May 13, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scales is an easy guy to root for

I hope his success continues and he’s with the team all year long.

by jerry morales rules on May 13, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he has a great

season with the Cubs. You can’t help but like the guy.

by sue369 on May 13, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just keep thinking

that even if he’s send back down shortly and is finished, you have to feel good for the guy. He’ll have stories to tell for the rest of his life that the rest of us can only dream of. Fun to watch.

by chitownhawkeye on May 13, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He did great 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 May 14, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Running the bases after his first homer

should make the year-end highlight reel. That is simply, as Milton Bradley said, feeling baseball.

"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome

by Goodie1969 on May 14, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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