Just Win, Baby: Cubs vs. Dodgers, Friday 5/29, 1:20 CT
by Al on May 29, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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There's not too much more to be said about the importance of winning at least two games in the series vs. the Dodgers, if the Cubs want to hang in there in the NL Central till Aramis Ramirez comes back. They are still only 4.5 games behind (four in the loss column) and many, many teams have come from such positions at this still relatively early stage of the season to winning postseason berths.
So instead of harping on lineups, etc. I thought I'd share this morning, a few links that are a bit more fun or interesting.
- ESPN.com's Nick Friedell interviewed Mike Fontenot on his recent appearance on "My Boys".
- Are umpires jobbing Milton Bradley? Here's definitive evidence that they aren't.
- Without bringing anyone's political views into it, here's an article about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and what she really did when she ruled against baseball owners in 1995:
Sotomayor, as the world now knows, acted swiftly and decisively in 1995 when she issued the injunction that effectively ended the interminable strike that cost the game and its fans the 1994 World Series. Sotomayor essentially told the team owners that they could not take it upon themselves to turn back the hands of time and renege on their agreements with the players on salary arbitration, collusion rules and competitive free agent bidding.
The author correctly states that the Supreme Court ruling of 1922, giving baseball its still-existing antitrust exemption, has hurt the sport far more than it's helped.
Such is the state of a sport in which the bar is set so low that a court order against changing the rules of negotiation counts as a victory of historic proportions.
Hat tip to Rob Neyer's "Friday Filberts" for the links above.
One final note: a Texas Rangers fan was told her "Yankees Suck" T-shirt was profane. Seriously? They say things "suck" on TV network sitcoms these days. I think the Rangers management ought to lighten up.
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Chad Billingsley has been one of the best pitchers in baseball again this year, tied for the NL lead in wins, fifth in ERA, ninth in strikeouts. He has made four lifetime appearances (two starts) vs. the Cubs, resulting in a 1-1 record and a 3.60 ERA. No current Cub has more than eight AB against him and in that small-sample-size universe, only Ryan Theriot has "solved" him, going 3-for-5. Billingsley has given up only one homer this year (to Brian Giles of the Padres on May 3) and I would expect today to again be a low-scoring game.
Ted Lilly has never lost to the Dodgers, the team that originally drafted him in 1996; he is 2-0 in four lifetime games (three starts). Juan Pierre, who is just about the hottest hitter in the game right now (go figure!) is 4-for-9 vs. Ted; most of the other Dodgers, he has handled pretty well.
Cable only today in the Chicago and LA markets and on EI. For today's other games see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Overflow comment threads will post today at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Al
I think there will be nearly 1000 posts by the time the first overflow thread posts at 8pm :P.
On another note, Let’s take this game today!!
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on May 29, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was going so slow.
I had to bail.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on May 29, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the ever elusive FAIL FAIL. Haven't seen one in the wild in quite some time.
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by AndrewJStone on May 29, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's actually a
fail FAIL but yes I had to jump at the oppurtunity
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fAiL
to be different
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 29, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
new winning streak starts TODAY...
go get ’em teddy!
by 12to23to17 on May 29, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly Lives Vicariously through himself.
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by Fishbone2 on May 29, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lily pitches to himself, just to get some batting practice in.
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly is the only one who can hit his curveball.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teds curveball doesnt curve
it avoids the bat
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 29, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted doesn't whiff
his bat avoids the ball
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Soriano LF
Scales 2B
Fuku CF
Lee 1B
Hoff RF
Soto C
Fonty 3B
A.Blanco SS
Lilly P
by cubsnlinux on May 29, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our 2 best power hitters at the top of the lineup!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? No Fox at 3B?!?!
The horror.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Afraid the sun will get in his eyes, apparently
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on May 29, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the moon can get in his eyes
defensively
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 29, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the moon hits your eyes like a big pizza pie...
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when the ball hits the sky
and Waveland on a fly
that Amauray (Telemaco)
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 29, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Bradley...
What a shock.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 29, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
H's serving a preemptive suspension
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by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The famous
Day off after night game plan
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, no Theriot
who has gone 3 for 5 against Billingsley? Lou must have confidence in Blanco.
by JFCubFan on May 29, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot has appeared in every game so far
I agree you should play him because of his success against this pitcher, but he does need days off every once in a while.
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
by Sobenergy on May 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot has the
flu that is going through the club house.
by sue369 on May 29, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
swine flu?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
losing blues?
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 29, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
guy is 2 for his last 18
and batting second. I’m convinced Lou just throws darts at a board to pick his lineup
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Scales batting second.
That speaks volumes about how much confidence Lou has in Mike Fontenot right now. Honestly, I think I might bat Soto second in this lineup.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd bat Dome second, Hoff 3rd, and Soto fifth
but that’s just me
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a little high for Hoff - especially against a good pitcher like Billingsley.
But there really are no perfect solutions here.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So where does Lilly bat?
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say it with me: ANYWHERE HE WANTS.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe, but Dome is a better #2 than anyone else in that lineup
maybe move Lee to #3 and Hoff to 4
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that would work - Lee has hit like a No. 3 in May.
Soriano
Dome
Lee
Hoff
Soto
Fontenot
Scales
Blanco
Lilly
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee hitting like a #3 in May is (sortof) hilarious
since he hasn’t hit there all month, but when he was hitting 3rd, he was hitting like a #8 hitter
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fonty has not batted higher than 5th this year
Didn’t notice that until now, but that’s an interesting statistic. Going into this year, I thought he would be a great #2 hitter. I guess Lou has different ideas.
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by Sobenergy on May 29, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TODAY"S FUN FACTS:
Cubs rank, 15th NL, BA with RISP .243 (San Diego, 16th)
Runs Per Game, as of 5/27: 3.10
Oh JOY! Great Job Fellas!
“Its Still Early”
by The E-Man on May 29, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And they 0 - 19 when scoring less than 4 runs
yeesh, so lets get some offense going.
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is an incredible statistic
and does not bode well for post season…unless they start pulling out the low scoring games.
by Spydey on May 29, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got to get to the postseason first...
by SouthernCub on May 29, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feels like we're still
in preseason mode
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...the offense IS in postseason form.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we have a ton of LH bats!!
Shouldnt they be hitting if we are in postseason mode?
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by jkobus on May 29, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahhh you mean the new and improved postseason mode
that one was recalled for defective bats
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 29, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't see the big hole in the middle of bats last night?
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I meant getting there. wasn’t very clear.
by Spydey on May 29, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, then I agree
Though that’s a two-part problem. Part of the reason that we don’t have any wins with less than 4 runs scored is that we haven’t had many games with less than 3 runs allowed.
We’ve only had ten games this year in which we’ve held the opponent to less than three runs. We’re 8-2 when we hold the other team to two runs or less.
by SouthernCub on May 29, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
also winless when comitting an error
and brain farts do not count
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 29, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano committed an error...
…in that last game vs. PIT
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aha
so we finally got a win wiht an error, sorry.
so we are, what, 1-15?
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 29, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now we can win a 2-1 game and our lives will be complete.
Keep hope alive!
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This pitcher is really good
I’d say 50/50 chance he tosses a no-hitter today.
Thankfully Ted will toss a perfect game.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on May 29, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd put the Cubs odds of winning this game at 50%
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on May 29, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
never
tell me the odds.
"I don’t really play baseball, I feel it." -- Milton Bradley
by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
51% because we're still fired up
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
52%
the Lilly factor
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 29, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly
actually trained George Foreman. And Rambo.
“That TED…
He’s a baaad mutha@*$"
by The E-Man on May 29, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have some Excedrin?
that article about Milton’s K zone gave me a headache.
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Cubs GO
I sit at home after the Cubs lose and wanna pound sand but I know I live in a state without that kinda land. I know in my heart Sori isn't a guess hitting hack and that Dero will never be back. Pitching is King, some do say and hopefully Aaron Miles doesn't play in a Cub uniform another day. By October this I know, to the playoffs we are for sure to go. Go Cubbies!!
by cubsluver22 on May 29, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers are a team built to win.
Imagine what will they be like when Manny returns? sheesh
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
will he count for 1 1/2 roster spots
if preggy?
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 29, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gets to ballpark really early
because he can ride in the carpool lane by himself.
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just Manny being Manny
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by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Manny being Fanny
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To Quote
That’s my Mammy, I oughta bust you in the head with brick
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yours is better,
Manny being Mammy is downright hilarious.
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by KaliCub on May 29, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
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 29, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really is scary!
Look what a void Aramis’ injury has left on our team. The Dodgers, on the other hand, lose their best hitter in Manny and are just tearing it up.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
better manager, and a roster put together the right way
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers also had a spare high priced former talent
who chose this moment to start playing baseball again in Pierre.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on May 29, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the risk of sounding like a sabermagician...
…they’ve been getting ridiculously lucky with their BABIP. Even Dodgers fans are saying so.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Dodgers will...
Keep Manny on the bench, you know with Pierre being the long ball threat now. :p It’s gonna to be tough for anyone facing them. What’s the over/under on them setting the MLB record for wins this year?
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember some people aren't fans of his...
But related to Judge Sotomayer’s ruling on baseball, Mike Lupica had a pretty good column that I saw via ESPN.
Similar vein as the article Al posted, with a mind to explain what the Judge did and did not do.
You can find it here.
(Usual disclaimer: Not trying to start a political conversation; least of all when the more important thing of baseball is right around the corner. :))
by CubsWin!Oregon on May 29, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, some somber mood in here today
C’mon guys. It’s nice out and it’s still May. Smile.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is beautiful out
But Im stuck in the office for another 3 hours :( But its ok 21st birthday on sunday :) Just want some W’s to celebrate with.
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by jkobus on May 29, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wuts up chilango
Thanks again for that flight tracking site! Thats awesome!
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My pleasure
On boring days, I fire it up and synch it to this site and fantasize about being an air traffic controller.
How’s it by you, Rob?
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by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doin better than the Cubs as of late.
I’ll check that ATC site out! I love aviation. My Grandpa and Uncle both flew for United
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When United was UNITED, I bet
I’ve been writing about them for a while now. Their corporate culture is horrible, and their attitude towards their pilots and flight attendants is deplorable. They’re outsourcing their maintenance too, and that’s not good for a large number of reasons.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gramps always speaks highly of United...
…but my Uncle had his issues. They’re both retired now and they were both bumbed out when they had to retire!
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we smile
Ted Lilly will find us and hurt us. There is no joy in Ted Lilly only degrees of RAGE!
The sun will shine in '69
by gaclaudy on May 29, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Per a relatively reputable source on Twitter...
…Theriot is now down with the flu.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
which is why Fonty
is playing, and Blanco is at short.
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by drewishdrewid on May 29, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I'd still rather see Scales at third and LBR at second.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are these guys making out in the clubhouse?
by WanderingWanderer on May 29, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think my pants just got a little tighter
by dr stabbingworth on May 29, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tight Pants are NOT gross.
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by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes they are...
…u gotta have a pic to prove that!
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gold lame.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How was your pilates class, ma'am?"
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou just said on WGN
Theriot is available to pinch hit.
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by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou just said Hill too when he read the lineup to Ron.
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by Fishbone2 on May 29, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw crap...better get the audio going...
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like 30-something slacker.
Man, I have so much work to do here, and I’ve been screwing around all morning.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick question:
I missed this discussion probably: Why is DeJesus the 1B coach instead of Sinatro? Thanks.
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by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been wondering that, too.
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by dat cubfan daver on May 29, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I remember L&B saying he was "under the weather"...
…when they were in SD.
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had to blame
someone for he Cubs not getting to 1B often enough
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by tony412 on May 29, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This just got pushed on the wires:
Sources say Cubs deal to be done soon, per CNBC.
How many times have we heard the same song and dance?
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by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
U should make a Fanpost on that!
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by calicubfan on May 29, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally
There’s even a template for those nowadays. Shouldn’t take more than three minutes to fill in the blanks.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the template incorporate Peavy and Roberts?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on May 29, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost care more about this than about Z's ejection.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 29, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Headed to Boston to see Phish play at Fenway...
Keep up the Cubs tweets so i can keep up! Have a good weekend all.
"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 29, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jump
Hopefully to a winning thread.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on May 29, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sotomayor
and what she really did when she ruled against baseball owners in 1995:
Oh really, what she really did was side with the players association. I’ll let George Will speak for me.
Will says that “in fact, what she did was take sides, took union’s side against the management, and in so-doing, wasted 262 days of negotiations. That, far from saving baseball, consigned baseball to seven more years of an unreformed economic system, which happened to be the seven worst years in terms of competitive balance.”
And what was even the purpose of mentioning Sotomayor, if only to speak of this supposed accomplishment?
by troutfishin on May 29, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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