Bring Rain Gear Again Today: Cubs vs. White Sox Preview, Thursday 6/18, 1:20 CT
by Al on Jun 18, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain -- Creedence Clearwater Revival
I woke up this morning just before 7 am... and it was raining again in Chicago. That rain should be out of here before game time, but the forecast once again doesn't look so good:
Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Both teams have "endorsed" (the word used in Toni Ginnetti's Sun-Times article) September 3 as the makeup date for Tuesday night's rainout, and:
The plan has to be approved by the players association and Major League Baseball, which is expected to be a formality.
Expect that to be a day game, as the Cubs are heading to New York for a weekend series with the Mets beginning the next day. But if there are any rain problems with today's game, what do they do? I wonder if anyone knows.
Meanwhile, Bruce Miles agrees with the take of many of us here in writing that Alfonso Soriano needs a day off, at the very least. Soriano claims he's healthy, but he sure isn't playing like he is. I can't imagine why Lou hasn't made the "tough decisions" he claims he might make "soon" up to now. The run Soriano "drove in" yesterday -- with a meek groundout to 3B -- was his first RBI on anything other than a solo homer in a month (since May 16), and he only had two solo homers and two RBI in that time. Since May 19 he is hitting .146/.214/.252. That's right, the guy who can carry the team when he's hot has a .466 OPS in the last month. He's got to sit on the bench for at least a couple of days, if not go on the DL. Jake Fox can hardly be worse out in left field.
Oh, and get Aaron Miles out of there, too. Since his season "peak" at .220 on May 16, he is 6-for-36 (.167). No walks (and only six walks the entire year). And his double yesterday was his only XBH among those six hits. Could we really be any worse off with Andres Blanco out there every day? At least Blanco can field. Look at this photo taken by BCB reader Damen Jackson for an idea of how tall Miles really is. (Hint: there's no way he is his listed height of 5-8.)
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Like his lefthanded counterpart, John Danks, Gavin Floyd is off to a rough start this year after being a big reason the White Sox won the AL Central in 2008. In his last five starts, however, he is 2-1, 1.67 with 36 strikeouts and only eight walks in 37.2 innings. This is not a good sign for the anemic Cub bats. Floyd has never faced the Cubs and has faced only one active Cub while he was on another team: Alfonso Soriano (1-for-4). Floyd has a 7.97 ERA in six road game starts this year.
The rainout from Tuesday allows me to repost this preview of Z from Tuesday night: the best thing about Z's season is that he hasn't given up HR as in the past -- only four this year. As I wrote about him after his last couple of starts, when he has his heavy sinker working, he gets hitters to beat the ball into the ground and is usually much more effective that way. Paul Konerko is a Z nemesis -- 7-for-22 (.318) with four homers. As he was on the DL during the Cubs/Sox' two series last year, Z hasn't faced the Sox since June 22, 2007, one of his best performances; he allowed three hits and a walk and struck out 12; the only run allowed came on a Konerko homer.
Today's game is on two Chicago channels -- WGN once again today has Len & Bob. Those "other" guys will be on the Sox broadcast on CSN Chicago. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Sunny here downtown...
Hopefully this weather holds up. Still can’t believe the lineup today tho…
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You slept til 7?!?!
You must’ve had the day off today.
Let’s hope for a win today. Soriano and Miles will provide all the offense in a 2-0 CG shutout.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oops, hit enter instead of tab
Am I wrong in reading sarcasm in the Soriano/Miles reference and that we will be shot out by the 2-0 score ?
by Southside Steve on Jun 18, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but no but yeah
It’d be nice, but it won’t happen, but I refuse to lose faith…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad that the thought even entered my mind
but expectations have plummeted. What does Lou mean when he says that he may have to do something he doesn’t want to do ? Wake up ?
by Southside Steve on Jun 18, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually care about winning
"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 18, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Move players out of positions...
Or spots in the lineups that they want to be in.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got a ticket for this game.
Anyone want it? It’s free. I hate giving it away for free, but hoping maybe karma will come back around! Let me know quickly if so, I’m about to head out to lunch.
by kanderber on Jun 18, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the kind offer
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, can't believe no one has taken you up on this offer.
I’d grab it but I gotta work.
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 18, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted this on the other thread..but here is the lineup again..
Soriano LF
TheRiot SS
Bradley RF
Lee 1B
Soto C
Fontenot 3rd
Fukudome CF
Andres Blanco 2nd
Z SP
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 11:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Its really awful
when the pitcher is the bright spot in a lineup.
Yuck. I hate just about everything about that one.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dropped Dome lower
Bradley in the 3 hole instead of Lee
If they can get it together, this lineup could do something.
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 18, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can be cheerful
I’ll remain annoyed.
None of that is a “change”, its a minor shuffle.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
change = different, this lineup is different. I, too, have said I’d like to see Sori sit for a while.
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 18, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lee hasn't hit 3rd in 3 weeks.
"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 18, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Lou's tough decision was putting Blanco in there.
Good going Lou, think outside of the box.
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 18, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still no Fox
Dumb
"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 18, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed!
Fox should start the next 8-10 games in LF and be allowed to see what he can do! I don’t care if he makes an error every game, we sorely need his bat!
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 18, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping Lou
would rest Sori for a few days especially after Sori said he would it that’s what it takes to get this team going. Come on Lou!
by sue369 on Jun 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you ever had the feeling that
what Soriano says to the press and what is really communicated between him and managment are two totally different things?
by jerry morales rules on Jun 18, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
In fact, I think he shows little passion/responsibility for his mistakes and is hugely ambivalent to being a Cub in general.
It is going to be a long 5 yrs. waiting for his contract to run out!
If you think you've seen it all...just wait!
by CubFanSince1970 on Jun 18, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
and I don’t know where you’d get that.
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 18, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is possible I guess.
But it would be silly for him to do that when Lou can see what he is saying to the media.
by sue369 on Jun 18, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well as we inch closer to fifth place
Some people need to be fired. I wish the ownership thing would sort itself out so that Hendry could be sent to the unemployment office.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't the definition of insanity?
doing the same thing but expecting a different result?
wow, Lou is really faithful to his horses
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by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not the Lou of the last couple of years for sure and frustrating.
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by KaliCub on Jun 18, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One out in the first already?
Maybe Piniella put the fear of the bench into Soriano. I don’t understand it, but we’ll see.
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 18, 2009 11:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we'll see
the same things we have been seeing for the past 60 games.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get it Lou?
This is just continuing to show that the players are NOT being held accountable. Yeah, Lou, I know you don’t play the game but man, Sori can do whatever he wants, play as poor as he is and still be in the leadoff spot. It’s time to take some of these guys OUT of their comfort zones because they aren’t performing anyway!
"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 18, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Al, Sori already had a couple of days off.
Monday and Tuesday. And he still had yesterdays game. But if his knee is hurting him, besides what Sori says, then he needs to be DL’d. (not just a couple of games)
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 18, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Miles is…not a tall man.
"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 18, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I looked at the photo of Miles, Riot and Lee
and thought it was the evolutionary chart of a baseball player.
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 18, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap, to scrap, to talented?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would be willing to bet this comment is not topped today.
Hilarious.
"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 18, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap, to scrap, to Orange Mocha Frap?
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by tony412 on Jun 18, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe D Lee is really 7 feet tall.
Did you ever consider that? Huh? Huh?
I didn’t think so.
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by mattvegas on Jun 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Wrigley report coming on the Score
I’ll post what they say, apparently they asked Lou about the lack of change
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll bet...
A “what can I do” will be included in that report.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have a count of all the "looks"
the “I’m not a dragon” the “what can I do”
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don't know a lineup from a reefer."
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 18, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just bet it starts with a
“look” or “listen”.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've really soured on him pretty quickly
Not quite to Dusty-esque levels, but the change of attitude towards Lou has been really astounding.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Lou
I just wish he’d do something when he talks about “big changes”.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too, but
maybe the threat of benching or moving Sori down will light a fire? hope hope
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 18, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've soured on everybody. Lou's responsibility puts him at the forefront (ignoring Jimbo behind the curtain)
Lou will always have a place in my heart. With that said, I expect a manager to have superior insight into his ballclub and the kind of relationship with his players to where he knows what to do in almost any situation. Here, Lou just seems as at a loss as any of us. And that worries me.
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Not right now" on changes...
“We’re giving it some thought” …. “I’ve got confidence in these guys, and that’s good”…
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is the first "look"
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go
Thinks Lou is teasing while thinking, perhaps using media to get to players.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ on a stick LOU!
wake the F up grampa! comon!
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hola xene
Racing 3-0 Boca? Que paso? Y el River dio una catedra…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boca sucks. They are so overrated. A bunch of prima donnas.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 18, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hola chilango(jose?)
la verdad, no se. No mire el partido, lo unico que se es que no ganamos nada este ano. A ver si el Coco cambia las cosas.
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
El America de Mexico quiere llevarse a Palacio
y Cruz Azul quiere regresar a Luciano Figueroa. Asi como los Cubs, el Boca tiene que rearmarse y dejar que Basile construya desde cero.
(Si, soy Jose)
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OUch, ya te diste por vencido con los cubbies jose?
si yo confio que el coco va a arreglar las cosas. Hay que retener al colombiano vargas, y traer a pocho insua de mexico. nos cago dajar ir a datolo.
No estaria bueno poder hablar con todos los jugadores latinos de los cubs y decirles, ’ vamos muchachos, pongan huevos’. especialmente a soriano.
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Pocho?@?!?!?!??!
En serio? Es uno de los grandes fracasos de los Millonarios del America. Le fue tan mal que lo mandaron al Necaxa, y los ayudo a descender. Creo que el Coco habia dicho que era fundamental para el, pero despues de verlo jugar en una liga muy inferior a la argentina, no creo que tenga el nivel.
Y de los Cahorros, mejor me guardo mi opinion. Luego me cagotean aqui…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Chilango
Did you see the Ozzie/Z Pepsi commercial in the fanshots?
Any chance you could translate some of it? People are really curious.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i already did. They pretty much say something like
“make your own commercial using ozzie and me’. nothing really big
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hopefully I won't have to make changes..."
And here’s it comes…. “What can I say?”….
Unbelievable.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
“I’m might have to do something I don’t want to do”
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then you know what...
Get him the hell out of there and let someone else make those “tough” decisions.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I wouldn't know the difference between a steroid and a reefer."
I FEEL LIKE I’M TAKING CRAZY PILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by lswaidz on Jun 18, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a different note
Did anybody watch the Arkansas vs Virginia college world series last night? Virginia looked like the Cubs. They gave up a two out two run homer to tie the game and then left runners in scoring position in four straight innings before losing the game. Quite exciting to watch and all ended well for Arkansas but sure felt bad for Virginia.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 18, 2009 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meant to say
that Arkansas tied the game in the top of the ninth inning with two outs.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the CWS
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate the Drake.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 18, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Virginia squeeze in the 11th (or maybe the 12th) to end it?
1 out, men on 1st and 3rd, and the top of the order up. Only drawback was the lefty at the plate – I think I would have tried it.
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by Trey2317 on Jun 18, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the changes
Lou apparently made today. Ugh.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
by Unique on Jun 18, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
M aybe he was referring to his underware.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 18, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends
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 18, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on what?
OHHHHHH! gotcha
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by tony412 on Jun 18, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
;-)
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by KaliCub on Jun 18, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be
too sure he changed that either.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
by Unique on Jun 18, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He only changes it after a win
"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 18, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering why no one wanted to sit close to him in the dugout.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 18, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grandpa, you smell funny!
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those are "Oops I crapped my pants" actually
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Lou...
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 18, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Kali
I still can’t post photos here.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just click the image button(tree) and paste in the url of the photo
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 18, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
put that url in between !
like
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooh
that didn’t work!
! url ! (w/o the spaces)
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do you post a link?
but have text instead of the url
most people use the word linky ;)
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Type the word you want
highlight it and then click the chainlink button on the bar between the header box and comment box.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or like this
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay, heine!
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay i feel competent
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
while you're still getting the hang of it
use the preview button a lot.
it takes an extra couple seconds, but it helps a lot if you’re not sure.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goog going Heine
I actually went back to old threads and practiced myself.
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 18, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go.
Except I would check the box where it asks if you want to open the link in a new window, if only because when you navigate back to the previous window, you have to refresh the screen to see the newest comments.
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by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, noted
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta do it in the big box
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome thanks guys!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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 18, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't be in the subject.
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 18, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks drew
howd our mini-beer drinkers do last night
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another victory.
11-1. Max walked, pushed in a run, and scored.
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 18, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a victory?
thats a beatdown drew.
In your game recap it should read:
my son’s team is better than your’s
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd feel better about it
if he’d contributed more. Yesterday was a difficult day. Two coaches yelled at him for facing away from the game in right field, and neither coach was me.
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 18, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oof
why does the movie benchwarmers come to mind.
I hope he didn’t take his coaches getting on him the wrong way?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was pretty oblivious
we told him to bunt in his second at bat (he only got two) and he was so out of it, he swung/bunted as the catcher was throwing the ball BACK — and got called out with two strikes.
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 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well its not too late to teach him how to pitch with both arms
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
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 18, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How old is he?
I wouldn’t worry too much about it.
I’ve got guys who are doing just about the same on an incoming freshman high school team.
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 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs have Bradley.
:-)
(OBLIGATORY SARCASM NOTE. I LIKE BRADLEY.)
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by AndrewJStone on Jun 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
you’ve been hiding your feelings. tell us more. :P
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 18, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me wants the lumberjack.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's ten
I think it’s a combination of zoo camp, nice weather, and being tired. But he’s been pretty good for the rest of the season, so to see it yesterday was frustrating.
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 18, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Understandable.
Zoo camp sounds awesome.
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 18, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he loves it
I wish it lasted longer than a week.
I suppose I was more frustrated because I’d had a long conversation with him about focusing, and then he went and did exactly the opposite.
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 18, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
click the chain looking icon
and put your text between the tags.
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 18, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to run these guys out there until Hendry does something.
It’s the same BS Dusty did back in the day. Did anyone REALLY expect anything more from Lou? He doesn’t care anymore. He got the lineup he wanted in the off-season, they suck, and he has too much pride to admit he was wrong. So he’s going to trot them out there every day.
by lswaidz on Jun 18, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mediocrity
Your right its Rusty Baker in white skin. Two ordinary teams playing for 3rd or 4th place.
by DaTruth on Jun 18, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we have two tough games today and tomorrow
Gavin Floyd and Cliff Lee tomorrow. If we loose both of these, I don’t know what will happen.
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What will happen if we win both?
Do you know?
"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 18, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for about ten seconds.
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 18, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll have lost 2 more games
Still a lot of baseball to be played. (But I know how you feel…. starting to feel a lot less “early”)
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but a lot of baseball has already been played also..see the other side?
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's always hope
until you’ve been mathematically eliminated.
Maybe THAT should be my sig: I’m a Cubs fan. There’s always hope till you’re mathematically eliminated.
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 18, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll help some friends move some furniture and get drunk in their driveway
Pretty much the same thing that will happen if the Cubs win 2, or split.
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 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you think winning the next two is exactly the same as loosing the next two...Is that you Lou?
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Life goes on
Thats all Shanghai is saying.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a great revelation then..wow!
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, since you seem to be casting about
the sun will rise and then set.
the tides will come in and go out.
Time will pass.
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 18, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Death and taxes.
"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 18, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
babies born
old people die
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 18, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confuscious say
Baseball all wrong-man with four balls can’t walk
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
snarky much?
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No charge this time
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 18, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Anthony Swarzak and Russ Ortiz shut you down
That means pretty much every game is a tough game.
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 18, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sporting my blue argyle sweater vest at work today.
Last time I wore it, the Cub offense exploded with 5 runs against Pittsburgh.
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's kind of telling
that you would consider 5 runs “exploding.” :-)
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beat me to it
I was just about to say the same thing.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like
that is almost a weeks worth lately. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a 3 run lead late in the game more than once a week ?
by Southside Steve on Jun 18, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
I would kill for 5 runs today. I’m sure Z would too .
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid
Z would kill for 5 runs
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 18, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it's your fault we've been slumping. :)
We can take up a collection to buy you for every one in the week.
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 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm wearing my cubs titleist hat
trying to change things up
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I need more sleep.
I thought you were wearing a very different kind of hat.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
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 18, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, I only have an Allie one of those :-P
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great versatility
Your hat says, “I’m a diehard Cubs fan, but I’ll also be watching the U.S. Open today.”
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it keeps raining
you’ll be watching neither.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That subject line made me think of Zeppelin
When the levee breaks started playing in my head instantly.
"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 18, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The above post is a joke
Mostly
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wearing my friend's DEATH shirt.
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i've never masterbated at work, so might try that one later on. Gotta change things to get us going!
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to also, but I didn't want to touch 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 18, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Lou really wanted to get fired
he would say that to reporters.
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
You didn’t even spell it right.
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 18, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's your problem with that statement?
Spelling?
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many days were you wearing it?
by Jody Jody Davis on Jun 18, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did laundry last night...
… finally got my cubs boxers back on. Last worn during 7-1 victory over Astros. Before that, 2-1 win over reds.
If this continues, i’m gonna need an in unit washer / dryer.
"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 18, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or more pairs.
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 18, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or less contact with other humans
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or an airfreshener
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There ya go Drew, way to think outside of the box(ers).
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 18, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No go on more pairs.
I’m not superstitious in the least, so if i’m gonna do it, i’m going all out. THIS PAIR is causing wins.
And they feel nice too!
"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 18, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's in Chicago?
Is this game gonna get in today? We’re at home this weekend. so it’s not a big deal for us to push this back. The White Sox play a 6 pm game @ Cinny tomorrow, so presumably we could get this in later today, if necessary.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's nice out now...
But could see rain in a few hours. Hopefully we’ll get the game in.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's partly cloudy but bright
in Downer’s Grove.
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 18, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunny here now.
Dark grey stuff creeping in from the west, though.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain way off to the west
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live 200 miles WSW of Chicago
we just got dumped on by a pretty good storm. On a good note, it didn’t last long and it’s sunny here again
by Fonzie2178 on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, check it now.
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 18, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaaaah!
large white arrows! TAKE COVER!
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 18, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have been targeted for destruction.
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 18, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make your time!
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 18, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
it is still “way off to the west”… for me anyway.
Really hope some of it blows over. I’m so f’n tired of rain!!!
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
I suppose if it’s a fast-moving storm it’ll move through and they’ll be able to at least finish the game at some point today.
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 18, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
change right now
Lets change things today, put Lou in the booth and BB on as manager
by Larki40 on Jun 18, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would take BB roughly 10 seconds to rip up today's lineup card
and pull Soriano.
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 18, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Brenly appreciates the irony if that happens
And mails Mark Grace a quick note.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or no. I am ok with BB as manager but please don't like to see Lou in the booth
by cubsnlinux on Jun 18, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Just imagine him in the radio booth with Ron. cringe
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Well Len, what can I say?"
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 18, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you heard the pre-game interviews?
Preview of the insanity.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those are really entertaining
mostly b/c of the badness.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my favorite part
us that they appear to have given Ron Santo only one microphone.
That he drops.
on the floor.
Without noticing.
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 18, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would Bob want to manage this group?
Up in the booth he gets to sit, talk, and then occasionally take days off to go watch his son play in Boise.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, his son is playing in Peoria
so he sees him quite a bit. In fact, Brenly was in town Monday on the off day to watch the Chiefs play a doubleheader.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Well. My point still stands, even if it was inaccurate (lol)… Going back to the dugout doesn’t make sense for Bob. No way he gets time to go do things like that if he’s in charge.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Bob should be the manager of this team on July 1st if they dont turn it around by then
by cubbiepride on Jun 18, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Brenley
is NOT going to be the manager of the Cubs in 12 days. Holy cow.
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 18, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just saying what I think should happen lol
by cubbiepride on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB has a strange track record as a manager
He inherited the group he won with in 2001.
by elgato on Jun 18, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
won't happen
if Lou goes, Trammel will probably be next in line.
by elgato on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tram would be a perfect fit for this team...
He can lose 100+ games as good as anyone… I don’t think that’s the answer.
by lswaidz on Jun 18, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding?
The only person more stoic on change than Lou is Jim Hendry. That will never happen.
by lswaidz on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Went and saw The Taking of Pelham 123 the other night
would recommend it, a lot of good dialogue between denzel and travolta
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by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rent the Original
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i've seen the original as well
this was good in its own right imo
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I chose the hangover, over Pelham. Didnt dissapoint.
"It’s up to Miles to keep the Cubs alive"
by xene on Jun 18, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hangover was hilarious, this is just a totally different genre
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by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hangover looks fantastic
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
very funny
was able to execute excellent solid humor with out getting overly crude or stupid
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Original was good
Walter Mathau
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Original had a better ending too.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jun 18, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am off to the park
Came in last about 7 weeks ago and all I can say is I left the Cubs in pretty good shape. Hopefully they will do better
now.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jun 18, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I abhor linking to the Tribune, but
look at what this moron wrote.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unbelievable.
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 18, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is wrong with him saying,
The Fans haven’t been into the game because they’ve had nothing to cheer about.
Pretty much a fact.
"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 18, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't give a rats ass about that.
He’s telling the fans they should boo.
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 18, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a bit much...
But the way we’ve been playing isn’t exactly filling us with enthusiasm.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like that sentence is going to prompt people to boo.
They’ve been doing that for a while now regardless.
"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 18, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not the point.
he shouldn’t make the suggestion anyway.
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 18, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think his statement wasn't to be taken literal...
"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 18, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that
that would be a cop out.
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 18, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't lived in Chicago for like forever...
but have seen the comments about the Trib. What about that paper is worse than the Times? A particular writer or the paper as a whole?
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 18, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a discussion I have with my friends, colleagues and my wife everyday
To sum it up: The Trib is not even a shadow of what it used to be, coverage-wise. The cuts have been so deep that they outsource a lot of their copy and the product is not worthy of a city like Chicago, much less of what the old standards used to be. The S-T is “scrappy” and their writers make due with what they have.
Baseball coverage-wise, their writers are bad, have poor sources and seem to carry a chip on their shoulders. Mark Gonzalez and van Dyck are OK, though.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't say I disagree with any of it...
The booing part could have been left out, but that’s about it.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How would the Cubs know who was booing,
and at whom?
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenbloom sucks
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His content is on the money
I’ve graded better writing from 6th graders, though.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"The left fielder must have picture of somebody (although we know for sure the shots are not from a hitting DVD)."
Can somebody tell me what this sentance means?
by Fresca on Jun 18, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha Ha
Yeah, I’m not sure what good it would do Soriano to sit and look at still photographs of great hitting before the game.
Von Joshua: “See, look here Sori, when you flip the pages really fast, it looks like they’re swinging.”
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he
is saying that he has pictures with which he is blackmailing Lou into putting him into the starting lineup everyday
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jun 18, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that picture of miles is just silly.
he’s seven years old and playing the major leagues.
"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie
by buckmulligan on Jun 18, 2009 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think (and hope) ...
that Soriano has to put up or shut up today.
by elgato on Jun 18, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bad choice of words
put up or ride the pine, would be more appropriate.
by elgato on Jun 18, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
article on lack of changes
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by tony412 on Jun 18, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
carrie will get the scoop, apparently
by elgato on Jun 18, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to nitpick
but how can they publish without spellchecking? ugh
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 18, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See what I mean?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was just reading your comments above
and realized this article is from the Trib too. kind of funny for the link to happen when we were just talking about it.
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 18, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Piniella confirms
Baseball = serious business
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need a pic.
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 18, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as evidenced
by the typos.
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 18, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and lack of content
I see about 4 sentences and a shitload of quotes.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want that job
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou has a point.
Piniella said the players should know how to produce without having to have individual meetings with him.
“It’s not like we’re going from Algebra I to Algebra II, and then to trigonometry,” he said. "Basically it’s all things they’ve done in the past… We’re not talking about going from Latin to Greek, OK? There are so many things a manager and a staff can do.
“Look, I’ll take responsibility, but at the same time, I don’t hit, you know? When I played, I hit. Outside of that, all the meetings in the world, I don’t think they’re very productive. When I played, I don’t know how many times I talked to a manager.
“Maybe it’s changed. Maybe it’s changed where you have to talk to guys every day. I don’t think they would want that. I think they want to be left alone and be left alone to play, and that’s basically what we do. We treat people like men here.”
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 18, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one is asking for sit-downs or meetings...
Soriano doesn’t need a meeting, he needs time off or a DL stint. If they treat like men, then they should hold the players accountable.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
*them
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm about to hook up my "Milton Bradley Sucks" caboose to the "Lou Pinella is Full of Shit" locomotive.
I’ve been patient enough with Lou. The man is a baseball genius and I was estatic to get him on our team a few years ago, but I’m seriously questioning if he gives a shit or is just old and senile. He’s either the primary or secondary reason the corral is full of crap players like Miles and Bradley. He’s made managerial decisions (and a lack thereof) this year that make me think he’s just no paying attention. That Cardinal series (in which we actually played well!) made me think of this a long time ago, and the recent Dodger series was a joke. He should be out-managing opponents, not getting served by them. He keeps talking a big game about roster or big changes, but still trots out the same lineup. If guys aren’t producing (which is NOT his fault), you need to do something to plug guys in that are producing, or use lineup changes as motivation to wake guys the hell up.
Chooooooooo chooooooo, ALL ABOARD THE LOU PINELLA IS FULL OF SHIT LOCOMOTIVE.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...
They should know how to produce, but if they don’t, then it’s up to the manager to get involved and make a decision and/or a change. You can’t just leave everything alone and expect it to fix itself.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just bought my ticket and climbing aboard.
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 18, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm at the station, looking long and hard at this train
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by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Com'on now, it's a free ride.
But once you in it, YOUS IN IT. If it’s a lie, then wes fight on that lie. But we gotta fight. Sorry, had to throw that Slim Charles from THE WIRE quote in there.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's already video of the train
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again
Please don’t throw around words like “senile.” He isn’t senile, trust me. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo! Semantics!
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Words mean things
Think about it.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
my ticket is for another train, and yours isn’t going in the direction we need to go.
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 18, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got an extra ticket, Drew?
Although from what I can tell, there should be plenty of seats available.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the train I'm riding?
Plenty of room. But lots of people will be running for it later.
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 18, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪♪ People get ready, for the train a-comin' ♪♪
♪♪ Don’t need no baggage, you just get on board ♪♪
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 18, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how are you doing
the nifty notes?
This train prefers as little baggage as possible. :D
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 18, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just figured that out, actually.
Turn NUM LOCK on. For musical notes, hold in ALT and type 13 on your left hand key pad (push 1, release, push 3, release, release ALT) this should give you a musical note ♪, Type 14 for ♫
Thank you, Yahoo! answers!
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 18, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪ ♫
awesome.
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 18, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪♫☼►◄↕‼◙♂♀¶§▬↨↑↓→←∟↔▲▼☺☻♥♦♣♠•◘○
Wacky
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 18, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not drivin' the train, bud.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I think you are. :(
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 18, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm not driving this train.
I just don’t think Cubs players crap roses.
It’s much more sensible, IMO, to be able to critique this team than it is to think “they’ll come around!” after 60+ games, Soto’s gonna lose 20 lbs., or Bradley’s gonna hit .320 by season’s end.
Not every critique or critical assessment of the Chicago Cubs is a personal attack, drew.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say it was a personal attack.
I just said that I’m not getting on the train. I believe.
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 18, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that's it
You either have to think every Cubs player sucks, or you think they crap roses. Nice.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪ ♫ Drivin' that train...high on cocaine... ♪ ♫
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 18, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trouble ahead, trouble behind...
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 18, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪Stuck in the middle with you♫
Wait, what?
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 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...now someone's going to lose an ear.
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 18, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the gasoline will sting a bit.
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 18, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm aboard
This crap is getting old, just like Lou.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im gonna board the "Do something now" train
I dont care what it is but something needs to be done now, not tomorrow, not when things arent changing, now. Obviously trying to make Perry the scapegoat wasnt the right idea. But it was an idea, it just didnt work. Try something else.
"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 18, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It just didn't work"?
Well, they’re 1-1 since it happened. I’d say that at the very least, it’s inconclusive.
Not necessarily that I thought the move would be worthwhile in the first place, but …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's way to early
to draw any conclusions about the hitting coach change. Two weeks may be too early.
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 18, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too early?
Probably, but I am talking more about sparking this team. And that still hasnt happened.
"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 18, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
it’s too early for the change to have done that too. I think today is Von’s first day actually TALKING to hitters.
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 18, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪ ♫ Ain't talkin' 'bout Von! Cubs hitting is rotten to the core! ♪ ♫
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 18, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♫That's what I liiike about Mark!♫
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 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops, wrong one again.
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 18, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well maybe he can get us more than 1 run
"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 18, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Wittenmyer on Twitter:
cst_cubsCubs honchos still checking fast-moving storm that might delay game, or interrupt it early if they start on time.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jun 18, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The screamer is on the air
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
by flachimesa on Jun 18, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ron just said it best on the pre-game...
“It feels like they’re just waiting for something to happen, instead of MAKING something happen.”
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
U.S. OPEN just called for the day.
Round 1 will resume @ 730 am tomorrow.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jun 18, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, now I can focus on one sporting event for the day.
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 18, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright everyone, out of class early!
driving to pekin and hopefully gonna turn on the game right as Z throws the first pitch.
I know how bad we all want to win! and I know it’s frustrating. Keep the faith!
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011
by heine41 on Jun 18, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou says...
“If you have to hit your pitcher anywhere but 9th, It’s time to start getting some better hitters in here,” when being asked by reporters why not hit Zambrano higher in the order.
Hmmm…
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 18, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony LaRussa is not amused.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
he’s never amused about anything.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 18, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should just go sue twitter again
or perhaps have a drink or 6.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jun 18, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course he's not
HE’S GOT NO LEGS!
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 18, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that. Lou is just full of bullshit excuses
Z is a better hitter right now than 3 or 4 guys that Lou is putting out there but he doesn’t have the balls to actually tell a guy that he’s hitting 9th till gets his act together. This is ending up just like the Dusty era, what shame.
We know he doesn’t bat and we know it’s not his fault but, it’s his damn responsibility to put the guys who can hit on the field. It’s his responsibility to kick Soriano in the ass and get him focused or sit his ass down. This is a $136 million damn payroll and if he and Hendry don’t things fixed now, they both should be fired.
If a guy is 5’ 5" and hitting .200 with no power and never walks, why the fuck is he on a MLB field?? I see he’s out of the lineup today but he should be off the damn roster ASAP.
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Jun 18, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't believe this...
I offered up a free ticket to the game today, and no one wanted it! Crazy!
by kanderber on Jun 18, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If I was closer than Arlington, VA
I’d be there. But, sadly, I’m not…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 18, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming...
:)
(I’m writing this from Arlington myself. Really got a kick out of that video).
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 18, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd go in a second
if I didn’t have a wife who would be upset if I abandoned her for the afternoon.
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 18, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪♫ WHIP IT GOOD!!! ♪♫
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 18, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh-huh
you wouldn’t like her when she’s angry. :P
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 18, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would go in a second
If i didn’t have a job that would be upset if i abandoned it for the afternoon.
"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 18, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would take it too but am in Wisconsin.
"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 18, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So am I
But the real deterrent was a 2:30 meeting.
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 18, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Work...
always seems to mess things up!
"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 18, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me about it
What’s the WX like in MKE? Was pretty cloudy in Delavan at 11, but the sun is shining right now.
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 18, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's sunny and humid...
warm too. Guess it’s a perfect afternoon for t-storms to pop up out of nowhere.
"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 18, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♪ ♫ MONEY! Money changes everything! ♪ ♫
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 18, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
♫Dave just wants to get ruh-uhns♫
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 18, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Treat some lucky hobo to a day at the park
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were in Chicago, I probably would've done that.
Just make some random stranger’s day. Unfortunately I’m not.
by kanderber on Jun 18, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have the day off...
…but my wife has the car. Luckily for me, she’s hot, so I’ll forgive her.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Jun 18, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
my tv is even disgusted with the Cubs… Leadoff man went to pregame stuff with Lou… and it was dead silent. But the volume was way up.
Its a sign, I think.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also if the
anthem spin around is any indication… fan cam is going to be disturbing.
Arm waddle FTW.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cue synth machince and guitars
and Jump!
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 18, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
♪ ♫ GET IN AND JUMP. JUMP!!! ♪ ♫
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicago Cubs Baseball
is ON THE AIR!
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 18, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Messman always does the anthem the best.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jun 18, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Have him do the stretch as well.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god
please no. I find Messmer to be… contrived.
Santo should do the stretch.
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 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
by Allie on Jun 18, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thread is up
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by KaliCub on Jun 18, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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