Minnesota. That's Near Fargo, Isn't It? - Cubs vs. Twins, Friday 6/12, 1:20 CT
by Al on Jun 12, 2009 11:30 AM CDT
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For the first five years of interleague play, the Cubs and Twins alternated home-and-home series; they played three series at Wrigley Field and two in Minnesota. The Cubs won ten of the fifteen games, including a three-game sweep at Wrigley in 2001.
That's the last time the Twins visited Wrigley Field; when the teams met in Minnesota in 2006, the Twins were in the middle of an 18-1 run. The Cubs were... not so good. The Twins swept the series and outscored the Cubs 18-3.
That was then, this is now. The Cubs may be struggling, but their pitching has been, for the most part, outstanding over the last road trip. The Twins, meanwhile, have a 9-20 record away from the Metrodome, where they are playing their final season.
Actually, I admire the Twins organization. They've always made the most out of their relatively limited financial resources. That is, in fact, the reason the Cubs hired Andy MacPhail away from them back in the 1990's -- unfortunately, Andy kept his small-market mentality intact when he came to the Cubs, with predictable results. But even after his departure, the Twins kept winning, even when Tom Kelly walked away from the manager's job. The Twins have made the playoffs in four of Ron Gardenhire's seven seasons and have had only one losing year under him.
Gordon Wittenmyer's notes column today includes this, which surprises me:The Cubs are 10-3 when [Milton] Bradley doesn't play.
Also, Gordo says that Carlos Zambrano, Randy Wells and Ryan Dempster will pitch the White Sox series. They will likely face, in this order: John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Jose Contreras.
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Jessica told me I can't diss opposing pitchers any more, because look what happened yesterday with Russ Ortiz. So -- Kevin Slowey is wonderful, the best pitcher in the American League, kind to his mother, children and small animals, and cures whatever cancers Ted Lilly doesn't have time for.
In the meantime, this is his first-ever start vs. the Cubs, and he has faced only one current Cub -- Milton Bradley, who is 2-for-3 off him.
Randy Wells deserves a win one of these days; why not today? It's his first start vs. an AL team. One thing we can be pretty assured of today: no pitchers wasting time. Slowey has walked only nine in 72.2 innings and Wells only eight in 38.2. Given that the Cubs have played five extra-inning games in the last eight, that'd be a welcome change.
Today is a WGN game, but is also available on EI through FSN North and MLB.TV. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Back from vacation in Vegas
Hopefully the Cubs can help make losing 300$ a distant memory by giving us a W. Only got to watch a bit of the game on Wednesday where again, no one was hitting. Hope this great pitching no offense losses isnt the 2009 Cubs M.O.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I leave for vegas in 5 hours
Hopefully my luck is a little better.
Its a funny story actually.
by Wad on Jun 12, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a bit of amusement
head over to the SBN Twins site. They’re pretty down.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beat the Twins!...or at least score more than 2 runs today, I'll consider either one progess.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup (Incomplete..)
Soriano
Fontenot
Bradley
Lee
Reed Johnson
Fukudome
?
?
Wells
by cubsnlinux on Jun 12, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, here is the full deal...(a lineup with only 3 outfielders)
Soriano
Fontenot
Bradley
Lee
Soto
Fukudome
TheRiot
Miles
Wells
by cubsnlinux on Jun 12, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
that Dome is down in the lineup and so is Riot.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Lou couldn't push Miles down farther.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think he could he bat 10th?
As in after Wells, but before Soriano?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would he be leading off the lead off?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Soriano would still be leading off.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking a position on the bench closer to Lou
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works too.
Probably better than batting 10th.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking he'd look good batting 8th...
IN IOWA.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet Soriano still remains at leadoff
Different rules for Sori than the rest of the team.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You said it Jerry!
But you might get the wrath of the masses around here.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
not this again.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless of traditional lineup construction
which is not the point of my comment, Soriano’s production has been atrocious the past month. Other CUbs have been moved down the lineup when they struggle (Lee, Fukudome, Soto) or have been given a few days rest (Soto). I jsut don’t understand why the rules are different for Soriano. Soriano is horribly underproducing even in comparison to his past production.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Moving him out of the leadoff spot may not be an option, but sitting him for a few days wouldn’t hurt, especially if his knees are sore.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jun 12, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Give him a few days off to let him heal or just a mental break. His 1 for 5’s are killing the team.
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy to sit him
But he hits way worse out of the leadoff spot.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like for him to sit
but how could he possibly hit worse than what he has hit the past month or so?
by jerry morales rules on Jun 12, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the shakeup, got to try something different.
I won’t mention the thing I’m really in favor of, but at least the lineup is different.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two words on the Milton Bradley win-loss stat:
SMALL SAMPLE
OHHHH!!
Go Cubs today! I’ll wearing out my cell phone battery trying to follow it.
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 Jun 12, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
*I'll be
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 Jun 12, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 10-3 stat
Perhaps if they put someone more productive in the #3 spot and moved Bradley down to #6 we’d win more games when he’s in the lineup.
Just saying….
by ak123 on Jun 12, 2009 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton Bradley is hitting .215
And people can argue about small sample sizes, but theoretically the total ABs in a typical baseball season are small enough not to provide a very high confidence level anyway.
Bottom line: our two high-priced bonus babies look like this: MB (.215) and Sori (.236)
"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 Jun 12, 2009 11:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess you're preaching to the choir zev
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
both of them
will recover and hit well this year. I believe it.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.... Define Recover
Will both wind up with season averages close to .300. I doubt it.
Will both have hot months where they are pounding the ball and average over .300, I think absolutely.
Maybe both are just waiting for summer to start in Chicago. All this April weather must be getting them down?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tell you what
this cold is making me crazy. It should be 75-80 degrees!
I think they’ll both get hot and we will make a genuine run at the post-season.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree on both counts.
Just want them to heat up so I can enjoy this regular season as much as last year.
Close wins are so much more fun.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they are waiting till september / october?
Just pumpin’ / poundin’ some sunshine over here.
Don’t worry, my eyes will be fine. I’ve got rose colored glasses on.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure they will. But you know...sometimes I just prefer watching guys like Andres Blanco
or other young, low-paid kids play their hearts out. I know its silly, and I know that Sori and MB are trying, and I know they are proud professionals…but yet I really like seeing the underpaid youngsters like Wells and Blanco and KHill play hard and try to make it. That’s it…no more preaching :-)
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love those guys too
:)
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go get 'em, Oh!
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
New Ballpark
I can’t believe that the new Twins ballpark is not a dome. Small market, small budget. How many snowouts do you expect annually?
Ya gotta love a team with a shortstop named TheRiot ...
by StampMe on Jun 12, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So I was
watching Baseball Tonight last night after I got back from work. At one point they did highlights from the Cubs game and it almost drove me crazy. One of the guys on the show started talking about Russ Ortiz and how he’s been “solid” for the Astros and will be a big piece of them “winning” this year. I just wanted to scream “NO! Don’t use the Cubs ineptness to think that the Astros have a good team! Argh!”
by hmlee on Jun 12, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop watching ESPN
Doing so has done wonders for my sanity.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do I watch for my sports highlighs then???
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jun 12, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLBN, NFLN, NBAN, FSN, CSN
and teh Interwebz
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Ortiz has pitched
18 consecutive scoreless innings. Not all of those were against the Cubs.
Not saying that means the Astros are great, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 12, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see.
You really can’t argue with that stat, unfortunately.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And their Number 1 Webgem last night
was that bumbling, stumbling stupid-ass catch up the CF hill by Bourn.
by JFCubFan on Jun 12, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hows it going?
i’m friggin tired
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're getting ready to beat Minnesota today.
How are you doing, aside from being tired?
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
doing ok, aside from the daunting housecleaning task i have before me
The Girlfriend’s mother and sister are coming over to meet the parent
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's freaking get
freaking Randy freaking Wells a freakin win, OK?!?!?!?
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
I'd rec it 2x if I could.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave it a second rec.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 12, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did my part.
Now if we could just get an “unrec” feature for some other less happy thoughts…
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've asked. The more emails
to SBN Support the better.
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
… they’ll be getting yet another shortly. Thanks Drew.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freak yeah!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
taking bets on...
whether randy will get his first win today! 10 – 1 odds
by desmoCubbie on Jun 12, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al, and you say you are old for blogging...
Jessica told me I can’t diss opposing pitchers any more
Way to stay current using the youth venacular.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'vernacular
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Al, is so current he's up to the 1990's
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not frontin' on us. That's fo' sho'.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al iz kewl w d kds & ain't h8ing on thR wrds.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat my current hometown team!
Go native city team!
Or something like that.
The Twins are not good on the road. This is an excellent chance to get some wins in the books. Just be careful with Mauer and Morneau.
by MN exile on Jun 12, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this will help
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beats this
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, yours is also appropriate
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under on when Bradley goes off on Gordon Wittenmyer for that bit of statistical analysis?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A little visit to the press box today should shakeup this team.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milton Bradley just tweeted that he is NOT angry at Wittenmeyer
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, yes Al
Minnesota is quite near Fargo. Just across the river, in fact.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, part of Minnesota is
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm currently in Fargo
In my self-centered view of the universe, Minnesota is nearby.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Semantics
Fargo is close to Minnesota, but not all of Minnesota is close to Fargo.
If the Cubs would hit the damn ball, maybe I wouldn’t focus on minutiae like that . . . .
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Moorhead part is pretty close
The Twin Cities? Not so much.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we take a BCB field trip to the Twins site-they have a whole 2 comments on their pregame thread
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jun 12, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It should be generally colder in Minnesota than in Chicago -- so why are their superstars hitting?
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um, Dome?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah - he's on our team
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ISWYDT
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jun 12, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home grown players?
Amateur scouting?
Conscious manager?
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conscious manager?
Love that one.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twins lineup
1. Brendan Harris, SS
2. Joe Mauer, C
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Jason Kubel, RF
5. Joe Crede, 3B
6. Michael Cuddyer, CF
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. Nick Punto, 2B
9, Kevin Slowey, RHP
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Mauer usually hit second?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career wise...
He usually bats 3. But i am guessing the NL style lineup caused him to bat two.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 12, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that would mean he would hit closer to the pitcher.
But what do I know, can’t second guess a big league manager.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to reason it too...
that is all i got….
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 12, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, but who is this Joe Mauer of which you speak? Or this Justin Morneau?
And why is a catcher hitting second? Even Johnny Bench used to hit 3rd or 4th.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mauer...
He has appeared in i think 35 games this season – he has not gotten a hit in 5 of those games. That is goooooooodd.
I am not going to lie, Mauer and Morneau combo is one of the top combos around.
"I love this world. I hope hell is as much fun!"
by HIGGY on Jun 12, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as Brendan Harris doesn't attempt to have his revenge on the Cubs
everything should be fine.
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 Jun 12, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another bit
Joe Mauer is sick, but in the lineup. He said he started feeling bad in Seattle. He looked and sounded horrible when I saw him this morning.
From here.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess this is good news
don’t want to wish any one ill, but yeah….good news
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's supply them with the buffet table food....from last homestand.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMMMM
swine flu
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the same mayo
we left out since then
by tim815 on Jun 12, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That only means he goes 4-4 today.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Jordan rules? flu = crazy good
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
by N Oakley on Jun 12, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't know why,"
sez Lou regarding why his team isn’t scoring runs. Lovely.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: I saw yesterday that you know what a METAR is.
Do you fly?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I write about aviation. Do you? It’s been my lifelong dream to learn.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, I do. Instrument rated private pilot
Have had the “ticket” since 1999. I love it. What’s holding you back?
I’d be happy to e-mail you about it, if you like.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
$ mostly
But please do e-mail me.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 12, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will do.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jun 12, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't but BLou does.
"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 Jun 12, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Global warming
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jun 12, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we'll get a look at our future Catcher this afternoon
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jun 12, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean Aaron Miles?
"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 Jun 12, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get this game started already?
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 12, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs Baseball is on my television
this makes me smile
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hi
beat the twinkies
bye
I LOVE A.J PIERZYNSKI. WHITE SOX BASEBALL FUTILE TILL THE END. SOMETHINGS AREN'T EVEN WORTH FIGHTING FOR NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY.
by pierzynskirules on Jun 12, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Concise
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jun 12, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy is singing in two different keys
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 12, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Death to Milton Bradley
Or at least give us 30 million dollars
Get Peavy already! I want my #44 jersey!
by Cub Style on Jun 12, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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