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The Calm After The Storm: Cubs vs. Padres, Thursday 5/14, 1:20 CT

Geo gets high-fived by Ryan Freel after his first homer of 2009.

More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP

Geo gets high-fived by Ryan Freel after his first homer of 2009.

The Cubs are 19-14 after 33 games of what seems like daily turmoil; after 33 games last year they were ... 19-14. They can move into a first-place tie today if they win and the Brewers and Cardinals lose; they'd be 20-14, tied with the Reds, who have the day off. Sunshine and blue skies await the Cubs and Padres this afternoon.

Many of us wondered during the offseason why Henry Blanco, who did a good job for four years as the Cubs' backup catcher, wasn't re-signed to a new deal for 2009. Paul Sullivan found out that Henry was puzzled, too:

"You're asking the wrong guy," Blanco said. "I don't know either. We did everything we could, but it didn't happen. I'm here now. It's a bit different, but that's the name of the game. I did everything I could, but it happens."

So no hard feelings?

Blanco paused a second.

"Not really," he finally replied. "I still have a job. Of course I miss these guys a lot, but I have to get used to my new team now."

The article goes on to say that Blanco hopes to manage when his career is over. I hope it's in the Cubs organization. He strikes me as the kind of guy who will make an excellent coach or manager. While Koyie Hill has done a good job backing up Geovany Soto, it's possible that Blanco not being here -- he was an outstanding mentor to Soto the last couple of years -- might be one reason for Geo's slow start.

Carlos Zambrano threw in the bullpen yesterday without incident and will make a minor league rehab start for Daytona; it will either be on Saturday at Clearwater or Sunday at Dunedin. If all goes well -- and there doesn't seem to be any reason it wouldn't -- he'll return to the major league rotation a week from tomorrow, Friday, May 22 at San Diego.

Today's Starting Pitchers
Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster
Cubs
vs. Chad Gaudin
Chad Gaudin
Padres
2-2 W-L 0-2
4.98 ERA 4.08
41 SO 15
19 BB 10
6 HR 0
vs. SD -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Ryan Dempster 2-2 7 7 0 0 0 0 43.1 41 25 24 6 19 41 4.98 1.38


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Chad Gaudin 0-2 3 3 0 0 0 0 17.2 16 8 8 0 10 15 4.08 1.47

Mr. Weird Chin Hair, Chad Gaudin, will be making his first start against the team that unceremoniously dumped him at the end of spring training. Only a handful of Cubs have ever faced him -- Aaron Miles is 3-for-5 against him. Gaudin hasn't allowed a homer in his three starts this year -- the wind is supposed to be blowing out to right field today, so maybe a couple of the Cubs' lefthanded hitters can change that stat. Patience will help -- Gaudin has walked 10 in 17.2 innings. (Chad looks a little pixellated because the only photo I could find of him in a SD cap is a little smaller than the size I usually use in the pitcher box, so I had to expand it to fit.)

This isn't an excuse, but as you can imagine, the fact that his new baby has serious health problems may be weighing on Ryan Dempster's mind and thus, his performance so far this year. He has gone at least six innings in all seven of his starts so far, and is 6-3, 3.82 lifetime vs. San Diego. Brian Giles has owned him -- 16-for-36 (.444) with 4 doubles, a triple and 2 HR.

Today's game is on CSN only -- no San Diego TV. For today's other games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com game preview

SB Nation game preview

Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Let's Go Get 'Em Cubs!!!!!!

Afternoon Everybody!

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 11:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We need to see Bill Murray today!

Hope the Cubs can come through.

"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 Fishbone2 on May 14, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TRASH GAUDIN!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I second that notion!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 14, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caption: Chad Gaudin's nightmare!

"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 Fishbone2 on May 14, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Chad

its heeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeee

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 14, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chad the Grouch.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LIGHT THE SWL BEACON!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

similar to the bat-light?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine is WAAAAY better than that crap drew, com'on.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's like mac vs. pc

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ OS 10

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely

but I haven’t SEEN yours!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if it was for Drew there would be a unicorn

with the spot light coming out of its horn?

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 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should be so luck

to have a drewishdrewid beacon.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my goal is to one day have a beacon of my own

there are some pretty imaginative things one can do with my last name

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my initials are great for people to play with

TLC

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 14, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a die hard redwings fan wanting to bet on the not quite official Hawks wings series

Wants to bet 100 on each game and 300 on the series. So if the hawks were to sweep, that would be $700. Advice?

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Accept now...

… but on the condition that if the Wings don’t win in, it counts as a sweep!

FWIW, i think we’d MUCH rather play the Ducks. We’d get home ice, and the wings can’t be beat in Detroit.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on May 14, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ducks would be much better

They are a good playoff team but if the WIngs are firing on all cylinders its gonna be a real tough series

"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 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the guy is so brash of a wings fan he might accept that

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'd be about the only way to even the odds...

… straight up, with Detroit having home ice advantage, their record on that ice, and their record against the hawks this season, i wouldn’t like that bet one bit.

"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"

by AndrewJStone on May 14, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the Hawks have looked great in the playoffs, beat Luongo, and had no problem scoring

They also get about 4 more days of rest

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit plays better hockey

and much better defense. They also will not care about trying to bully us, which the other teams figured that by being a bunch of bulies, the young Hawks would get flustered and lose their concentration.

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 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

regarding being beat in Det

we won the last two games of the season vs Detroit, including one in Detroit.

This young Hawks team will take Detroit 6 or 7 with a toss up for the outcome IMO. Anaheim will try to bully the Hawks more like Vancouver or Calgary, where Detroit will play hockey and see who has the better skilled team

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 14, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and doesn't an up and down the Ice matchup bode well for the hawks?

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

against teams that hit first and play hockey second yes

which Detroit doesnt do. They play hockey first, and play more hockey second

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 14, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Detroit can play better hockey than the Ducks, and they wont make the mistakes Tim has mentioned about bullying the Hawks. It will go to a game 7 most likely though if they do play Detroit.

Man these hockey playoffs are amazing compared to NBA that has been meh so far (cept for bulls celts)

"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 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

during the regular season

you bully Kane and he broke like a curveball from Lilly. The post season he finally grew some short and curlies and has been able to play thru and man up. That has been a huge difference maker.

Detroit is like a machine. They just win, and are hated for one reason only, they win. They are compared to the Lakers or Yankees due to their winning traditions, but they are nothing like the other two. They are a organization that is easy to respect and they play the game right.

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 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a few things

a. As a new Hawks fan, I want the Wings.

The Ducks are no “better” or “worse” than the wings.

c. The Hawks have won in Joe Louis this season.

It’s also the Playoffs. A completely different aminal for this supposedly-inexperienced team.

by northernsails on May 14, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Wings are a very good team

very sound fundamentally, they will skate more then try to provoke, and are a much bigger challange than Vancouver / Calgary were.

Date Visitor Home Score
Sat Oct 25, 2008 Red Wings Blackhawks6 – 5 Shoot Out Loss
Sat Dec 6, 2008 Blackhawks Red Wings 4 – 5 Shoot Out Loss
Tue Dec 30, 2008 Blackhawks Red Wings 0 – 4 Loss
Thu Jan 1, 2009 Red Wings Blackhawks (Wrigley Field) 6 – 4 Loss
Sat Apr 11, 2009 Blackhawks Red Wings 4 – 2 Win
Sun Apr 12, 2009 Red Wings Blackhawks 0 – 3 Win

So for the season, we were 2 W 4L and out scored 23-20 in the process. It is a risky bet, but not one that would be impossible to obtain.

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 14, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we did beat them twice late in the season

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Detroit

had locked their #1 seed by then, Hawks were playing to either be #4 or #5 seed

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 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

alright Timmy

thanks for the input, much valued and appreciated

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

much welcome.

Sunday I do believe will be game 1 of the Conference Finals. Will be at home vs Pronger and Anaheim (Pronger has owned the hawks thru his career when he was with St Louis), or against out #1 Rival, and fellow Original Six team, Detroit in Detroit.

For those who were not here, we had a nice Blackhawks Game Thread, and I plan to have another one Sunday, so feel free to join us there.

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 14, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh dear

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought i was going crazy

but it must have been Chad and his Gregorian Chant that i heard

Join the BCB Flickr Group: http://flickr.com/groups/bleedcubbieblue

by tony412 on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanna braid it.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My MSPaint skillz are L33T!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a playoff beard

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 14, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's a question

what would the Ted Lilly beacon be?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you dont need a beacon

he just knows

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 14, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how do you make

a beacon of greatness?

Join the BCB Flickr Group: http://flickr.com/groups/bleedcubbieblue

by tony412 on May 14, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The image of one hand clapping.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're getting the rain you had yesterday in Chicago

It’s here today in Vermont. I’d rather have it here, so the Cubs can play baseball in Chicago.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 14, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chad's not normally pixallized?

I thought he always looked a little fuzzy.

by chitownhawkeye on May 14, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hank White sounds sad.

I would be too. The Cubs are one of the best, and the Padres, probably the worst or close to the worst in all of baseball. I’d be smitten if he came and coached for the Cubs after his playing career is over.

Dempster’s given up at least 2 runs in all 7 of his starts this year. He gave up two homers to the Suds last week. Com’on, Demp, let’s shut ’em out today.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 11:47 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He deserves better

He was always good as a back-up or a fill-in starter.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 14, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin's goatee

SNIP IT OFF!

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 14, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It bothers me to look at it

If he’s got a wife she’s gotta put the foot down on that one.

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why

he’s growing it so long.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a wife/beard joke in there

but I ain’t touching it.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Demp

What’s the matter with Dempsters baby?

:O(

by TheHawkRules on May 14, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Been in the ICU for awhile, I think since she was born.

Having trouble swallowing.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's terrible

I hope everything works out

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

I do too! (Hope everything works out)

by TheHawkRules on May 14, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read where the Cubs are the only team in both leagues....

Gaudin has not faced in his career. Before today.

Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team

by carmen_fanzone on May 14, 2009 11:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Cubbies!

VS

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on May 14, 2009 11:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's large

…….

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

waits for it...

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a fake BCB shirt my mom found online and bought me...

…at least she tried, right?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it would of been a solid T-shirt without the snot lines

but she definitely made a solid effort

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did everyone seen Chanman's fanshot?

Great ESPN article featuring Al.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on May 14, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whats a fanshot

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its synonymous with Fanpost

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats a fanpost

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its a free area where you can voice you're opinions without any substantiated information

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, good, that's what I was looking for.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got a lineup yet?

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

Sori
Riot
Dome (rf)
Hoff (1b)
Soto
Reed
Scales (3b)
Miles (2b)
Demp

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theriot should be batting third

lol

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surprised they didn't move Riot down a couple spots...

He does lead the majors in homeruns this month, after all.

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on May 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

Stats are funny sometimes

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a scrappy lineup

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not as scrappy

as the one against Peavy.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who?

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on May 14, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's a pitcher.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, tho

I meant “Lincecum”.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna say

What was so scrappy about last night

"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 14, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd like to see Geo make some noise out of the 5 spot

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOUD NOISES!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to invite EA to the pants party

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pants party!

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that HR last night I am hoping was the

VROOM VROOM SOTO STARTER

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 14, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fonzie gonna take one to waveland again?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First pitch leadoff HR?

Pass Biggio completely?

"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 14, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

meh, well if we win today

somebody again has to do the honors of posting the Bill Murray picture. I will be out for another potential sweep AGAIN!

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

*when

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got it.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you go drew

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 14, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hurray!

gonna be managin’ a rival high school baseball game tonight. should be fun

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

by Chanman25 on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game thread's gonna be ridiculous today, I can tell.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dad called me right after this moment.

He also called me right after DeRo’s Game 1 homer last year.

He has agreed to NEVER call me during a big game again.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

it was kind of a let-down, wasn’t it…

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both times.

And trust me, he was pulling for the Cubs as much as a Cardinal fan possibly could.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever would give you THAT idea?

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought you were disturbing, but anybody that dresses up a friggin’ chipmunk is much more so.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take umbrage with you sir...

for that is a squirrel.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SWL

the rodent expert?

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 14, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes...this is a chipmunk.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wookie is gonna kick his ass.

Deez nuts are his.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fail.

It’s Wookiee.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rawr!

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.

I know my Matrix way better than I know my Star Wars.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

Being a Cubs fan is something you're born into... Nobody would be a Cubs fan by choice. - Me

by Scruff0082 on May 14, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop posting photos of me

at once! I’m a very private person.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 14, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are very tough and strong!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

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 14, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what they say:

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they say all i see is a red X

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 14, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never successfully posted a photo here

so here’s the link, I guess: Photo

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 14, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any chance

that the Ump calls Dempster for hitting Braun today? yes I know Braun will not be in Wrigley, but it would be about as legit a HBP as the last one

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 14, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Umps

Did you see that knucklehead umpire pushing Magglio Ordonez out of the batters box in last night’s Det/Minn game? What the hell was he thinking? He sure as heckfire better be suspended for a game or two for that.

"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 May 14, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I missed that

An ump pushing a player? What was the context?

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on May 14, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ordonez was arguing

and the ump nudged him in the back as if to say, “Move along.” It was very unnecessary and the MLBN guys were saying how if Magglio had done what the ump did he’d be fined, suspended, et al.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one more example

of how they’re trying to make the game about the umps, and not the players.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

sir.

"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 May 14, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was even crazier

was Ordonez wasn’t even arguing that much. While still unacceptable it would still be somewhat understandable if the guy was bitching him out to no end, but it wasn’t like that at all. And he only heard him out for a few seconds at that.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

It was really a strange situation. And ya could read Maggs’ lips asking, “why did you push me?”

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

by DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 14, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maggs wasn't happy with the called

3rd strike and had a few words with the HPU who then evidently decided he had had enough and decided to help usher Ordonez back to his dugout by putting his arm on his back and attempting to guide him away. Leyland came flying out of the dugout and went bananas on the guy.

"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 May 14, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, i had not heard about it

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 14, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't push him.

It was a “Here son, there’s nothing to see here, move on” gesture. It wasn’t mean, it wasn’t facicious, it was as professional as possible in trying to prevent an argument.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not supposed to

initiate contact. Kind of boneheaded move by the Ump, IMO. Can’t be doin’ that. Players can’t touch umps, and vice versa.

"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 May 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess defusing the situation

means to push the “problem” away according to this ump.

MLB really needs to do something about this

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 14, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see the problem, frankly.

The two sides aren’t supposed to touch each other, I understand that. I don’t think the ump was trying to break a rule…he was trying to do what was best for the game or that particular situation. Nothing about that gesture says “I’m in control here, do what I say.” He was trying to defuse a situation, not create one.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure

and if a player had done EXACTLY the same thing… he’d be suspended.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not the point!

Schrieber was trying to do a good-will gesture for Ordonez—he was clearly gonna throw the ass outta the game. He was trying to NOT throw him out of the game. This is like a little brat adolescent arguing some petty rule because he’s avoiding the bigger situation at hand. Magglio was being sassy and Paul was giving him a free out so he wouldn’t toss his ass. My buddy in Minnesota was watching the game and said Magglio probably coulda been tossed easily.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then toss him

If ya wanna give him a quick, “that was your last word, Maggs. Otherwise you’re gone” kinda thing, that’s fine. No need to to “inadvertantly” put your hand on his back and usher him back to the dugout.

"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 May 14, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is stupid. I'm glad the game's on.

It’s not to the same degree, but it’s like a good samaritan rule. He was trying to help and is gonna end up getting suspended for it. Magglio was being an ass and deserved to be tossed.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

maybe not. But if we’re going to argue Rules are Rules, then they need to apply to the umps as much as the players.

If a player had put an arm on an agitated ump in an attempt to defuse a situation, that player would be suspended in a heartbeat.

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but what is good for the goose............

if the ump can do that, then the players should be able to as well.

So when MB puts his hand on the Ump, by the standard set, it is ok.

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 14, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand completely.

But the rules are the rules are the rules. Bradley didn’t mean to touch bills, but he did. Schrieber thought he was doing the right thing but he crossed the line. Simple as that.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True to an extent.

But if the player did the exact same thing he’d be reamed for it.

How would you feel if another adult, in attempting to diffuse a situation, pushed you aside as opposed to walking away themself?

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don't know how far

putting your arm on an already agitated player goes in the way of diffusing the situation. Anyway, Paul Schrieber musta realized he was in the wrong, as he has already issued an apology.

"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 May 14, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure the ump association or somebody told him to do that.

He shouldn’t have touched him, no. The intent was not ill-willed, however. it was a helpful one.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ill-willed or not

he made a mistake and has since acknowledged it.

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

by DamonBerryhillsMitt on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good for him to man up.

We all make mistakes and it’s refreshing to see him admit to it.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paul Schrieber

"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 May 14, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let Me Google That For You.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greatest website idea ever

People always ask me a question that I just enter into google and send them that.

"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 14, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it’s like, you’re already on the internet…what’s stopping you from doing the same thing I’m gonna do? Hit CTRL+T, open up a new tab, Google that shiz.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

never seen that before

but I am disappointed, you only found the link for us, why did you not open the link to it and scroll to the important parts of the article?

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 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is super cool

how did you get that to work like that?

"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 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=let+me+google+that+for+you

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money."

--Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on May 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why rest bradley now?

i know it’s a day game after a night game, but if he’ll probably have to serve at least a one game suspension sometime in the next few days when they announce the decision. why not wait for that?

by amory blaine on May 14, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wondered the same thing ...

is it possible that he IS serving the suspension? Anybody know?

by elgato on May 14, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he's our best hitter off the bench...

…and the suspension was truly bullshit. We need his bat for at least one pinch hit today.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on May 14, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus with the rain yesterday

might be good to rest him in case the field has some soft areas to avoid any knee twisting

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 14, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your answer makes no sense

The suspension has nothing to do with him being on the bench, and his bat would be one of the best in the lineup. I’d rather have it there.

Why can’t Lou ever space out resting starters? It’s always 3 or 4 guys on the same day

by WanderingWanderer on May 14, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly

it is cuz we had a night game followed by a day game

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 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was great to see Geo have a good night last night

hopefully he can keep it up today!

"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 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry: Zambrano won't hustle anymore (well, for a month any day)

From Hardball:

Asked if he had to change his ways now, Zambrano replied: "For a month, yeah. I’ll be running like Geo Soto or Bengie Molina. I’ll be running nice and easy, just taking my time, not hustling.

“I apologize to the Cubs fans for not being (a complete player). It’s one thing to hustle and another thing to not play good. I will perform good, try to do all the things right, but in the running situation I have to take it easy, at least for a month, or until this thing is completely over. Then you’ll see me running like Juan Pierre or Jose Reyes.”

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 May 14, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Right on Z.

We all love the National League (Where Players Play!) but it’s good to hear the usually full-bore Zambrano know when he has to limit himself.

BSG Girls = Cubs Win! So say we all.

by neverAcquiesce on May 14, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just to stave off the misunderstandings
Carlos Zambrano apologized to Cubs fans on Thursday for not hustling when he returns from his hamstring injury next week

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, yes.

Wouldn’t want any “Zambrano is lazy” fanposts popping up because of this.

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 May 14, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's such a slouch.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on May 14, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

especially if the posts are from people who have played baseball @ high level

rolling my eyes

"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 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and can give advice

from a scouts point of view, until you admit to not being a scout

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 14, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or understanding Z

I don’t care if you play beer league softball or are a pitcher on the Cubs……..

I doubt you understand Z and his motives.

"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 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you of course not referring to you tim

"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 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i knew what you were meaning

no worries MCF

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 14, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like apologizing in advance

shows he is not happy that he will be loafing a bit

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 14, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, the whole thing was tongue-in-cheek

good to see Carlos in a good mood.

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 May 14, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can run as slow as you want...

during a HR trot.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on May 14, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know we have to rest him

but if he can’t play three days in a row we’re in trouble.

by amory blaine on May 14, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rest him now

to be able to push him later. Maybe?

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoops - i misplaced this comment

i was referring to resting bradley still. not talking about zambrano.

by amory blaine on May 14, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Z not pitching 3 days in a row has us in trouble..........

I think this team needs more help than it did in 06

j/k

"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 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Surprising to read from Blanco...

I always thought he went to SD because more playing time would be available there. Sounds like he truly wanted to stay. Now I don’t see any reason why Hendry wouldn’t bring him back. Perplexing.

by kanderber on May 14, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright heading home from class

Hopefully were up 2-0 by the time i get home :)

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0?

w/ guadin on the mound, i’m expecting some real crooked numbers today, ’specially early…

by 12to23to17 on May 14, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR!

"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley

by drewishdrewid on May 14, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my favorite line of Summer :)

Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out

by heine41 on May 14, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody that wants to argue balls and strikes in the First Pitch Thread

Jump!

"Aramis Ramirez, with the guys I've ever played with in my career, is as clutch a hitter as I've seen. He smells it." -Ryan Dempster
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on May 14, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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