Carrying On Without Aramis: Cubs vs. Brewers, Saturday 5/9, 6:05 CT
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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Here's the official press release regarding Aramis Ramirez going on the DL. (They need to fix the spelling of "Aramis", incidentally.) Ryan Freel will be activated for today's game and wear uniform #4.
Rather than continuing to speculate on how long A-Ram is going to be out, I thought I'd take a look at how other recent teams have done without a player of his significance. We are going to see another example of this in 2009, as the Dodgers will be playing 50 games without Manny Ramirez (so far, they're 0-2, including blowing a 6-0, sixth-inning lead to the worst team in baseball, the Nationals).
We need go back only a year to find an example with the Cubs: in 2008, Alfonso Soriano missed 53 games. The Cubs were 69-38 with Soriano in the starting lineup; 28-26 without him. Though Soriano wasn't the primary reason the Cubs won 97 games in 2008, we all remember how he got hot right after he came back in July and so did the team.
Another example from recent Cub history was the loss of Derrek Lee early in the 2006 season. Now, I'm not saying that the 2006 Cubs would have contended had D-Lee not been injured -- that was a desperately flawed team -- but they almost certainly would have won more than 66 games had Lee been in the lineup. In 2005, the Cubs lost Nomar Garciaparra for most of the season. That's when Nomar still could have made a difference. The '05 Cubs finished 10 games out of the wild card. I think having a healthy Nomar at SS, rather than "Neifi saved us" (the goofy Dusty Baker quote -- saved the Cubs from what, exactly?), might have gotten the Cubs closer to contention, though it's impossible to argue that he alone could have made a 10-game difference.
Nomar does figure into one team's failure: the 2001 Red Sox. He got hit in the hand early in the year and played only 21 games, one year after he hit .372 with a 1.033 OPS. That year's Red Sox won only 82 games and fired their manager. The next year, with a healthy Nomar hitting .310 with 120 RBI, the Red Sox won 93 games.
In 2003, Derek Jeter suffered an almost identical injury to what happened to A-Ram yesterday, on Opening Day in Toronto, when Blue Jays catcher Ken Huckaby tried to block a slide Jeter was making into 3B. Jeter's shoulder hit Huckaby's shin guard and was dislocated. He missed 36 games, but when he came back, he actually had better numbers than he had in 2002, which was one of his worst seasons. The Yankees didn't seem to miss him at all; they were 25-11 in his absence.
Now, the Cubs aren't likely to do that with Ramirez out; but if Derrek Lee, Geovany Soto and Milton Bradley, whose offensive contributions thus far have been near zero, can step up to their expected performance levels, the Cubs should be OK even if Ramirez has to miss six weeks.
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Yovani Gallardo has no decisions in two career starts vs. the Cubs; that includes the game on May 1, 2008 at Wrigley Field in which he suffered a horrifying knee injury running the bases that put him out most of the year. Both Ryan Theriot and Kosuke Fukudome are 3-for-3 against him. Interesting Gallardo fact: on April 29 against the Pirates, he hit a solo HR, struck out 11 and won 1-0, becoming only the third pitcher in baseball history that has accomplished that feat:
The other two are Hall of Famers - Red Ruffing for the Yankees against the Washington Senators, April 13, 1932, and Early Wynn for the White Sox against the Red Sox, May 1, 1959.
Gallardo's good, but it's way too early in his career to say he should be in that company. That homer was his second of the season and fourth of his career in only 64 at-bats, so at the very least, the Cubs should pitch carefully to him.
Good news about Ryan Dempster: he has gone at least six innings in all six of his starts so far this year. Bad news about Ryan Dempster: he's gotten hit pretty hard in most of them, except his last outing vs. the Giants. He has already pitched in Miller Park this year, on April 12, a game the Cubs won largely because of Reed Johnson's grand-slam saving catch on Prince Fielder's long fly to right. Inexplicably, Jason Kendall is the Brewer who hits him best: 16-for-40 with 5 walks.
Today's game is on cable in Chicago and Milwaukee, and on EI (probably again, with just the Brewers feed). For more games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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First one to post!!!
Go Cubs…but missing ramirez is gonna hurt pretty bad I think. thoughts?
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff AL.
We might not really know about Aram until next week. Even after the MRI comes back they will probably not know for a few days.
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 9, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Saturday
Saturday sports radio in Chicago is really really really really bad.
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 9, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only Saturday?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard more stupid stuff today than ever
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 9, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's saying something.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And no more sports central so no Dave Kaplan today who would have anything on Ramirez before anyone else.
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 9, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its the way back machine
It was way back but I remember when Kerry’s news came out about the elbow I had the Score on waiting for news because WGN had Kathy and Judy on and I usually have them on and they had it with Kaplan before the Score by 8 minutes.
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 9, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was atrocious today!
I don’t listen to it often, because Levine is an idiot, but I tuned in today. Turned it off very quickly after some caller suggested we bring up “that Jason Vitters guy.” Not only is that a truly dumb idea, he couldn’t even get the name right. And the guy from USA Today mentioned we could bring in a guy like Adrian Beltre…yeah…he’s an idiot
churchofbaseball.com
by MJMars on May 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neifi saved Dusty from the embarassment of clogged bases & bunting sparingly.
by DudeVf11 on May 9, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
random comment of the day?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Except that I was responding to Al’s reference above, as provided below:
…I think having a healthy Nomar at SS, rather than “Neifi saved us” (the goofy Dusty Baker quote — saved the Cubs from what, exactly?), might have gotten the Cubs closer to contention, though it’s impossible to argue that he alone could have made a 10-game difference….
by DudeVf11 on May 9, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT -- Speaking of Star Trek
Saw the new movie this morning. Felt I needed a break from thinking about the game last night. It is truly amazing.
The casting is inspired, the story is great, and the action is intense. Best since “Wrath Of Khan” by a mile. Karl Urban as Bones is especially choice casting (channels DeForest Kelley without being obvious). Highly recommended!
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the mini review.
Very much looking forward to seeing this.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you'll really enjoy it.
It helps sometimes to revisit a classic through new eyes.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's pretty spot on
I enjoyed it quite a bit too. I never watched the show, just some of the movies, and JJ Abrams managed to make Trek seem very fun, almost original trilogy Star Wars fun. There were some parts that were overly cute, but it was a pretty good flick.
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it Thursday night
And I went again last night and saw it again, and that will probably not be the last time. I’m a pretty avid fan, and I could NOT be happier with with JJ did with the movie… the cast was perfect (Bana was channeling Ledger’s Joker a LITTLE too much, but that’s ok) and the guy playing Chekov laid the accent on a little heavy, but that’s also ok. The new ship is absolutely gorgeous on the big screen (most noteably when it rises out of the gas cloud above Saturn’s moon, Titan… unreal). The set design was incredible… Pine as Kirk was perfect… Urban as McCoy was even better… Quinto was a good Spock, but I think he was enjoying the part way too much a times. Overall it was an extremely entertaining ride, and an extremely effective reboot of the franchise that will surely pull at least $70 million this week, almost doubling Nemesis’ full 25 week box office run. This is a great movie to see even if you’re not a “trekker” or if you have no knowledge of the series at all. Plus it’s sitting at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes which is absolutely incredible. The only people to really not like it are some idiot from an Indie Chicago rag and Roger Ebert… who actually said it’s a really good movie, just not true to the series – which is the whole idea!
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if you saw "Alpha Dog"
but I’m pretty sure the guy who played Chekov was the kid they kidnapped in that movie. And yeah, I might as well just say ditto to everything else you said. Couldn’t agree more.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I try and avoid movies that star Justin Timberlake...
But I think he needs to dial it back JUST a bit for the next movie… it’s my understanding that’s pretty close to his natural accent though… all though him trying to enter his access code did get a pretty big laugh from everyone in the theater… as did him saying “Wulcan.”
Although the killer both night was when McCoy pulled the “I’m a doctor, not a physicist” like and Simon Pegg pretty much all the time… he was perfect in the role… especially at the very end w/ his “trademark” line… perfect delivery… not gonna give away too much though :-)
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also liked that we finally get Uhura's name.
Just glad it wasn’t “Cosmo.”
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they've said it within canon before
In novels and stuff… and I think Roddenberry has expressed that as her name but just never used it in TOS or the movies. That was a great running bit though, I really enjoyed it.
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also playing Kyle Reese
in Terminator Salvation
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
taking the boy
to see it tomorrow. His first real exposure to Star Trek. I saw the first movie when I was ten. :D
"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 9, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember even as a kid
being disappointed by the first ST movie. Then, of course, Ricardo Montalban almost single-handedly rescued the franchise.
This movie is a good intro to the ST universe in exactly the way that “The Phantom Menace” wasn’t. It’s true to the spirit of the original, and also fresh, but in a very non-CW Network kind of way. It’s not NCC-90210. And the humor is not forced, it comes from the truth of the characters.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter is firing on all cylanders about A-Ram:
From Will Carroll, bout an hour or two ago:
@injuryexpert Cubs had trouble reducing the disloc for Ramirez. Won’t know damage until later today but the 4-6 is a minimum.
And just a minute ago:
Dislocation and separation are not the same thing. Wish press would get this right. Hearing bad things about Ramirez. Reduction needed Dr.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will Carroll has been wrong before.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When is Prior having tommy John surgery he kept telling us was imminent?
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 9, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
I’m just broadcasting what I’ve been reading online lately.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s all speculation.
Including one report that made a big deal out of him having to have a reduction which is always done in dislocations whether it be minor or major.
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 9, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as I know reduction is always needed with dislocation.
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 9, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not always
depends on the shoulder/patient.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's done
It’s done enough of a time that having to do it doesn’t necessarily mean anything bad or good.
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 9, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know what reduction means here? or reducing the disloc?
New sig currently under construction
by JB 23 on May 9, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Popping" it back into place
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh boy, the news is getting worse 8 weeks minimum
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where was this? Again anything official or will carrol.
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 9, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Cubs!!
Geo, Lee, and Milton need to step up!!
"Commit to the Indian!"
by Bpatterson83 on May 9, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Having had shoulder dislocations
and surgery…. 6 weeks might be possible if he really responds to PT/rehab.
But its gonna be really tough.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True, but Ramirez seems to baby his injuries so it may be longer
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
yes because not being a fast healer makes you a baby.
i really hate when fans talk like that, sorry
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My pet peeve
My pet peeve is when people say “I went to work with such and such”
Well maybe whatever they went to work with has nothing to do with their job.
I went to work a few days after major knee surgery. I work at a desk and rarely have to get up (coworkers helped me too). But if I was a major league baseball player I would have been out for 6 months.
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 9, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my pet peeve is repetitive posting...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well explain to me then how football players dislocate their shoulder and are back in 1-2 weeks
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Different way of using your arms
Ever had a dislocated shoulder? Lifting your arm above your head is impossible. Theres no way I could field 3rd base without full range of motion on my glove arm. None.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Also depends on the position. I can see a QB missing 2 months or a WR or anyone involved with catching or throwing missing a lot more time than a lineman.
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 9, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a buddy who was a football player, and dislocated his shoulder 4 times
he was never back in 1-2 weeks, and it actually ended up ending his career
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
ramirez has a reputation in baseball circles for not being as, what’s the best way to put this, diligent, as he could be when it comes to rehab, and for that matter, hard work of any kind.
by amory blaine on May 9, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Care to actually cite this?
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
and disregard my comment if you wish, and you will, and that’s fine, but ramirez will take his sweet time, and ramirez will not be back on the field this season.
by amory blaine on May 9, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on what?
Based on what?
The local media has said it but they lie all the time if they have a grudge against a player and Ramirez doesn’t kiss their patooties.
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 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lololol
So you’re just making stuff up as you go?
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear he doesn't like to eat a well balanced breakfast each day, either.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he doesn’t call his mom every Sunday.
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 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree, dont get me wrong I love the guy
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love him too
as a hitter. but he doesn’t, what’s the best way to put this, care, about things the same way we fans or some players do.
by amory blaine on May 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow....do you work for TMZ?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
so you know him personally and have been inside his head?
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this freel were talking about??:)
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he borrowed Freel's guy while Freel was on the DL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on what...
You keep making these bold, yet baseless statements.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
He’s his own source, so if he says it, it must be true.
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you really like the use of the comma, dont you.
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine fine
i’ve said all i have to say on that subject and that’s fine with you, and i respect that. i wish i could delve further into my reasons for saying that but i can’t, and i won’t. no offense intended to the collective integrity of this thread.
by amory blaine on May 9, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?!
“i wish i could delve further into my reasons for saying that but i can’t, and i won’t.”
This is truly the most awesome comment I’ve ever seen here.
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd tell us...
But then he’d have to kill us.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously this would give away his "source"
I always like when people on the interwebs say that crap. I know more than you, but I can’t explain how, because my “source” would be outed
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think your full of shit, personally
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you'll come
make horrible comments about Rami… and then disappear and refuse to answer why?
Seriously?
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBCG....I think I've got your grumpy all of a sudden...
…and here I was actually going to sit through a game thread…pshhhh
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and, oh, btw, I just figured out you were actually HBCG..lol
the other day, I thought you were someone else entirely. Weird.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah.
um. i was trying to keep that under wraps.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa whoa, people, this is getting heated now
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as it should be...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did you change your user name if I may ask? former HBCG?
New sig currently under construction
by JB 23 on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the best way to put this...
You’re sounding more and more full of it as you post.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could de-recommend this.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i give this a +1
would the irony weigh the thread down?
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the proper term is "wreckommend"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've emailed SBN about this twice now.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
over at WCG
we use “wreck” to say +1.
i’m so confused!
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember
Remember until it comes from the Cubs all this timetable is speculation and guessing on reporters parts. They guess and if they are right they say they had inside info but if theyr’e wrong they make up a reason.
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 9, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A request
And I’m as guilty as anyone of doing this.
If you hear something say where it’s from.
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 9, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup:
Soriano
Riot
Fukudome
Bradley
Hoff
Soto
Fonty (2b)
Freel Cubs debut at third
Demp
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No mention of Farney the imaginary friend?
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet. Stay tuned.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's first off the bench
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farney's
on the DH, of course.
"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 9, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought...
Lee was supposed to be good to go today?
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No DLee again? Ugh.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
I’d like to see Scales get a shot at starting.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see more of Scales
see if he can really play.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordo tweet:
Late-arriving lineup: sori, riot, fuky, milt, hoff, soto, font (2b), FREEL (3B), demp.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any tweet
Anything on Ramirez. While Gordon tweeting is appropro since he is a twit it would be from the ballpark.
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 9, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, please keep us posted
Real time updates are key.
by AceCubbie on May 9, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ace
Ace are you the same guy from the old ITI forums?
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 9, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try that again with a full sentence? Confused.
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha I see you asking Gordo on Twitter, but I don't think he'll ever respond to a tweet like that.
I figure when he gets news, he’ll tweet it.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worth a try.
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed this froom Twittermeyer...
Freel in the house. Told clubhouse guy to burn his Orioles equipment bag. Told reporters ‘I don’t want any birds around my locker.’
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw that too. I laughed at the fact that Freel had the need to burn his Orioles bag.
Hope he doesn’t burn his Cubs bag in a few months. :-)
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on May 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually forsee Ryan sticking around for a while
He’s a solid player that certainly has a lot of usefulness to this team right now. If he can channel even 33% of the passion he played with on the Reds, I think we’ll all be pleasantly surprised. I’m really looking forward to him complementing the already scrappiness of this team. We could actually be in position for a nice small ball team for a few weeks here, which I’m excited to see from this team. Let’s all hope the pitching holds up.
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, maybe he'll be a Cardinal killer this summer....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
‘I don’t want any birds around my locker.’
What does that MEAN, anyway?
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling
that trying to figure out what Freel means by anything will prolly make your head explode. He seems like the type so far.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suds lineup....from evil BCB
2B Rickie Weeks
3B Craig Counsell
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
SS JJ Hardy
RF Corey Hart
CF Chris Duffy
C Jason Kendall
RHP Yovani Gallardo
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's funny both sides call each other "Evil BCB".
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does evil BCB have a goatee?
That’s the most important sign something is the “evil” version of itself… :-)
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have an upside down mustache
like Wario
by Craig in South Bend on May 9, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to be the Debbie Downer about Ramirez....
But even if he comes back in 6 weeks, I don’t know if his shoulder will be as strong as it needs to be. Sometime those things are chronic, and stay with the person for a very long time, if not forever. Having played lots of sports, I still feel some of the injuries come back now and then (knees, ankles, shoulders, etc.).
Hopefully, I’m too pessimistic and Ramirez will come back 100% healthy in six weeks.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on May 9, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember, it's not his throwing hand.
That may help him come back sooner.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is, however, his dominant arm for hitting
…extending on or following thru on a swing is gonna hurt like hell i would have to imagine
by kodypuckett23 on May 9, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True enough.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is very little chance he will 100% at all in 2009....
…we all just hope that 75% of A Ram is better than replacement.
New sig currently under construction
by JB 23 on May 9, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My birthday
I predict Aram returns on my birthday. Bad news. My birthday is July 7th.
As long as it’s not my brothers birthday October 2nd. Or my moms birthday next April.
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 9, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he comes back Oct 2
And it’s for a playoff run and he’s 100%… that’s fine with me.
by lswaidz on May 9, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're so random
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I can pretty confidently bet he'll be recovered before your mom's birthday
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another thing
Good thing Hendry made the Freel trade before the injury. MacPhail is probably wishing he had waited a few hours. Might have gotten a prospect.
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 9, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
While you're at it, what's your favorite color?
How do you like your steak cooked?
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In her defense, at least this is baseball related.
The crap about birthdays makes no sense.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was just using that as a reference point for when I think he’ll come back.
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 9, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't really seem that hard a code to crack to me
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blue and medium rare with blue cheese.
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 9, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Rooney is in the house...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured
amory blaine might be, tho.
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about it.
Someone thought you were a new user name for an old user who was disruptive. I know you’re not.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longoria now has 43 RBI already, good grief!
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was about a foot away from that 2 run double being a grand slam, too.
The kid is absolutely raking. But IIRC Hamilton had like 80 RBI or something absurd at the all-star break last year. It’s just too hard to maintain that pace all season.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should hear
Should hear something soon. Gametime coming up.
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 9, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We already know...
He’s out for the season… amory blane said so.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's also apparently
a wimp who hates baseball.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And breakfast.
And his mom.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How should I put this, LOL!
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough decision
Through a friend with Fox I will have a copy of next Thursday’s Bones episode my favorite show. That or the game. Or game on radio and show on TV.
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 9, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, I actually got a laugh out of that.
It’s like every random thought that pops into her head has to be a post here.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no "like" about it.....it's the truth, methinks
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
Im switching around so much that was supposed to be in an IM. Oops.
I have a freind who works for Fox that is going to drop off next Thursdays episode at about 600 tonight.
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 9, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is going on here?
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way.
It’s not possible to confuse an IM and a post box on a blog. I refuse to believe that.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you have 3 IMs and 3 boards up and your email box up things happen.
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 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best IM screw up I ever had was I was discussing Jim hendry with a fellow Cub fan in one IM and a character named Jim in a book with a fellow fan of that book in another one and I wrote “Everyone always seems to think Jim is really hot” but sent it to the Cubs fan.
Jim Hendry is not hot.
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 9, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I'm high reading these.
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll feel like I'm talking to Grandma when she forget her meds again...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but you'll need to cite your source
for saying Jim Hendry is not hot ;)
by Pat19 on May 9, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see him often as he lives in my town. The women don’t exactly swoon.
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 9, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Internet
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, you mean we're not the only ones being subjected to this?
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you explain your confusion and you apologize...
…and then you repeat the same dang observation??? What part of ‘Oops’ don’t you understand?
sorry folks – I’ve got a bad case of “car-wreck rubber-neck” syndrome going here…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can your friend divulge any information regarding the health of Jack Bauer?
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of that
reminds me: dan, you were right. that was the most boring episode of 24 ever.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 weeks behind
I’m 3 weeks behind on 24. 2 weeks on House.
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 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im guessing your friend who works at Fox wont be happy to hear this.
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably not thrilled that she's broadcasting that she gets the episodes early on a very public medium either
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s already online somewhere. And what happens is out of the bag.
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 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also this is the only time I’ve gotten an episode like this. Any fan of the show knows what everyone wants to know about the episode
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 9, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I can.
He signed on for season 8, so I think he’ll be okay.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's getting a little anti-climactic at this point isn't it?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aramis to the Rescueeeeeeeeee
sorry, I was just day dreaming
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
32 minutes
32 minutes til the pregame.
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 9, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get a minute by minute countdown?
Thanks in advance.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Big Ben
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you guys be a little bitchier?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hello kettle, I'm black
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please, you all attack what other people say
WAAAAAAAAAY more than I do
I simply complain about poor play
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
attack? um, no.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to call it having fun with what people say rather than attacking it.
at least thats what I do.
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no!
3 people agree. we’re a gang with a lock step outlook! ohnoes!
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She better lay low for a while...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anchorman, come on...
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i couldn't see the picture clearly
enough to tell for sure.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its called sarcasm
you might want to read about it.
its really quite fun.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's called the usual gang mentality
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh no actually
this is called JOKING with KOW.
if we’d offended her, she’d say something. she knows that we’re being kinda silly.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on. We're having fun.
Find something with substance in any of her posts and I’ll back off.
32 minutes to pregame? Seriously?
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im actually on the edge of my seat here.....
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...which reminds me of a story.....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...that has nothing to do with baseball...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know everyone is dying of suspense to know what I decide to do. Going to watch the episode after the Blackhawks unless the Cubs is a blowout,
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 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.....I KNEW IT!!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously tho, cubtoseriesby100, this is cracking me up.
Keep going.
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need a little levity that’s why I didn’t delete it.
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 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kudos for the levity...cubsto....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wrote "thanks!"
but it didn’t show up.
I don’t know why. But really. Thanks we did need some levity. Thanks for letting us blow some steam off at your expense.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your welcome.
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 9, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is easily my favorite pre-game thread ever.
My face actually hurts from laughing. Yes, thank you!
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubstoseries is hands down the MVP today.
Nice work.
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question for my fellow cub fans: Lets say aramis misses 40 games what will the cubs record be in those games?
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not riding no time machine, sucka
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-40...
The sky has fallen and the season is over. And Aramis is lazy and doesn’t work hard… ever.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the ivy is going to rise up and kill all the players.
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 9, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Fonzie plays the OF
He must think the ivy is poisoned…than again, if he hits like he can I don’t care what he does in the field.
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by Curtain Jerker on May 9, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
I even know the schedule for the next 40 games, but SOME of them are against the Pirates, so you gotta figure those are gimmies…
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This coming from the guy flaming Aramis about nursing injuries for too long...
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are u new here, Cubz?
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Join Date: May 04, 2009
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, I wasnt going on and on about it like they other guy, i made my point and left it at that, and yeah kinda, i was here last year under a diff name
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the reply button is your friend
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word of advice:
Use the reply button to respond to previous posts instead of just typing in the post box at the bottom of the screen. People will have an easier time replying to your posts.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There. Good job, Schwa.
And who says we don’t welcome people with open arms? Huh?
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by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you were trying to be funny here...
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2006 vs 2009
I was thinking of the 06 Cubs without Lee compared to this year’s team without Ramirez
The rest of the team is better in all areas. Ironically we needed Aram to step up without Lee and now we need Lee to step up without Aram..
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 9, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
although if Aramis could have channeled Ted Williams and that team would have been bad…the 2006 Cubs were in the running for worst Cubs team of the past 20 years.
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on May 9, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've tricked my mind into thinking that 2007 came after 2005.
Nothing worth remembering about that season.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only even close to good part
was Ryan O’Malley’s start against the Astros and sweeping the Cards twice(!)
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by Curtain Jerker on May 9, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The O'Malley start was awesome, I won't argue that.
The rest of the season… not so much.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually they did channel Ted, Joe Dimaggio, Lou Gehrig etc. Unfortunately they are all dead.
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 9, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
+1
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
by Curtain Jerker on May 9, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i did hit the reply button a few times but it would send me to the bottom of the post i was replying to
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
it just keeps getting better and better
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on May 9, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has been
the silliest thread in a while.
by sue369 on May 9, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, yeah yeah ill get it down eventually
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I still screw it up sometimes
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 9, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but you more than make up for it.
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torture
White Sox weekly is torture.
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 9, 2009 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
My day was brightened reading this thread. Hilarious!!
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by muehlman on May 9, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
um oh yeah.
GO CUBS
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by muehlman on May 9, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get up off the deck
and take it to the Brew Crew. GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
by mondello58 on May 9, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the record...
…all my Brewers’ friends—and there are a lot of ’em, since I graduated from UW—have text or called me about Aramis and said a few words about the loss. Stand up of them to do so.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't gotten much heat about it here in Madison.
Yet. We’ll see what happens.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Sox fans
Got emails from 2 Sox fan friends who enjoy watching him play.
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 9, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my 1000th BCB post (which I guess isn't that much since I've been a member since '05).
I only have one thing to say: win tonight and finish off the series tomorrow!
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tell me I’m not the only one nervous as heck as the pregame starts.
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 9, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does the pregame make you nervous?
by AzCubfan24 on May 9, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A. Because one of these days I’m going to shoot my radio listening to Judd Sirrott.
B. News on Aram.
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 9, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm glad i won't have it on tv
i really hope the guys can pick up the slack and that demps can manage to not walk the ballpark.
by Allie on May 9, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Well it’s not as bad as it could be but Ron said 4 weeks no baseball activity. Says looks like 6 weeks total.
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 9, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah thats not too bad, thats what the first reports said
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rate
If 1 was best news 10 worst I’d say this is somewhere in the middle.
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 9, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freel sratched.
Scales in. No word why, per Gordo.
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by Schwa on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not very scrappy of him.
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by dtpollitt on May 9, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
Farney is still getting used to the time change.
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twittermeyer
reports — Freel is sitting, and Scales is starting. No word why.
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he forgot his baseball glove was in the equipment bag when he told the guy to burn it...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that sarcastic now
I was just trying to lighten up the mood
by Cubz24 on May 9, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is what sarcastic?
see what happens when one does not use the reply function?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, please
use the reply feature under the person’s post you are rsponding to.
by sue369 on May 9, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freel
with a tight left hamstring.
Doing WHAT?
"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 9, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what
on the plane?
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by drewishdrewid on May 9, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In his head.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on May 9, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
further compounded when trying to field it
Gotta love gallows humor…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pay your last respects to Joey Gathright
and honor him by
to the first pitch thread
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on May 9, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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