How Do You Top The Last Two Games? Win Again! - Cubs vs. Indians Preview, Saturday 6/20, 12:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 20, 2009 9:00 AM CDT
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PrintThe Cubs have begun a nice little mini-run: three wins in the last four games, all of them of the walkoff variety. Although those are really exciting, a blowout laugher of a win today wouldn't hurt.
Although there's no lefthander going today, Bruce Miles reported yesterday that until Aramis Ramirez returns, Jake Fox will play 3B against lefties:
"Let's hope it's hit to him right away, he catches it and throws it across the infield," Lou said. "That would be the best of all situations. Look, he's been working over there with Alan (coach Trammell). The young man swings the bat. We've got to find a place for him. We're going to put him at third base against left-hand pitching and see what he does."
Fox did fine there yesterday, handling three chances (including a bunt) without incident. He'll likely get some time at 3B next weekend at the Cell; the White Sox are apparently going to throw three lefties (Mark Buehrle, John Danks, Clayton Richard) against the Cubs. I also like Bruce's description of Mark DeRosa ("THE MOST POPULAR CUB EVER"). Obviously, that isn't true, although he's certainly gotten more attention than most former players who have returned in another uniform. DeRosa, for his part, said there was no "rift" between he and Lou when he was a Cub:
DeRosa said he had a good relationship with Piniella, who arrived in 2007 when DeRosa did.Gordon Wittenmyer's article also tells us why Angel Guzman never got up in the pen yesterday:
"There was never one moment in two years we didn't see eye-to-eye," he said. "His door was always open. He spoke directly to you -- sometimes very directly."
Angel Guzman was nursing tenderness on his right side after throwing 30 pitches Wednesday against the White Sox, but Piniella said it's not serious. He is expected to be available today.
Piniella was more anxious to use Carlos Marmol more frequently. Marmol hadn't pitched for four days before coming in Thursday and giving up two runs on three hits against the Sox in two-thirds of an inning.
And, at last, a beautiful day for baseball:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
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In five career starts vs. the Cubs, Tomo Ohka is 1-2 with a 7.30 ERA. Even the awful 2006 Cubs beat him and hit him hard (August 8, 2006 at Miller Park while Ohka was a Brewer; amusement value in the Cub lineup and pitching staff that day.) Derrek Lee, in particular, has hit him hard: 7-for-20 (.350) with three homers, and Lee's hot right now.
Ted Lilly last faced the Indians in 2006 while with Toronto. In his career, he is 4-3, 4.56 in nine starts vs. Cleveland. Among current members of the Tribe, Mark DeRosa and Jamey Carroll have homered off Ted. None of that matters, because he could beat them blindfolded.
You're getting a rare treat today if you live outside Chicago. Most Saturday 12:05 starts are on CSN, and those games aren't available nationally due to Bud's Idiotic Blackout Rules. Today's game is on WGN. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Overflow comment threads will post today at 1 pm, 2 pm and 2:45 pm CDT.
Please visit our SBN Indians site at Let's Go Tribe.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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On paper, this looks like a game the Cubs should win. But on paper, in the fifth inning yesterday, that looked like a game the Cubs should lose.
Big possums walk late, as Dusty used to say, but a few early runs today would be nice.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 20, 2009 9:06 AM CDT reply actions
Just saw the avatar
You’re welcome – now I wish I’d spent more time cleaning it up yesterday!
"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
You did a great job on it, btw.
"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.
Thanks :)
"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
DeRosa seems to be less popular with Cleveland fans after saying yesterday
this:
"[Chicago]‘s a special place to play. I haven’t been anywhere that even comes close"
"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.
Can you imagine how it felt yesterday...
…watching your former teammates celebrate an incredible come from behind win. I bet he was crushed.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
That I was ok with :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Hooray for WGN having a Saturday game!
I was wearing out my Alt and Tab keys yesterday. As nice as MLB.TV looks, it’s a pain that the smallest you can make the game is ~800×600 – this laptop doesn’t have the screen real estate to easily handle the game, BCB, and Gameday all at once.
"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
It has been great to see DLee's resurgence. He's my favorite Cub and it's
been tough the last year to see him struggle. He looks really relaxed and comfortable at the plate. He seems to be healthy and it’s really showing. He’s even doing his signature lean back at the plate like he did a few years go. His neck and wrist must be feeling pretty good right now.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 9:29 AM CDT reply actions
Yeah. I've always loved the guy. I thought he was probably through, but I'm happy he
seems to have a few good years ahead of him, and that he’ll probably have another World Series ring with the Chicago National League Ballclub.
"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.
ya gotta have heart, though....miles and miles of heart...
"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.
in terms of length
this board has gone metric?
kilometers is fine
That and someone in yesterday post game thread (can't remember who)
mentioned Blanco’s VOM is pretty prolly pretty high.
VOM (value over miles) is going to be my new favorite stat :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
A lot of people had wrote him off, but this is a prime example of why you have to give
veterans like him a chance to regain their form. He has a track record that you can’t ignore and manager know that a guy like DLee doesn’t just lose it for no good reason. When veterans like him get a chance to get healthy, they usually produce. It’s hard to be patient when the whole team struggles, but you can’t panic and try and dump your big guns when they struggle. This team can’t survive if Lee, Ramirez and Sori don’t carry them. That’s just the way it is now. You can’t replace the meat of your order at the drop of a hat. It just doesn’t work that way. You have to let those guys find their way.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm glad to say that I was one of the ones that kept supporting him
And like you, I had a tough time watching him struggle.
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 20, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
The most encouraging thing is the fact that he is driving the ball to right-center
and he is right on the inside fast balls, too. When a guy does that, the opposition gets nervous. He is obviously seeing the ball real good now and he doesn’t have nearly as many holes in his swig as he had earlier. When he drives the ball to the opposite field, it really opens things up for him because if you come inside on him when he is swinging well, he will make you pay. I expect to see him continue like this and when he carries the team like this, the other guys relax and start to hit as well.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah, the perfect typo
I only have two holes in my swig: the one the booze comes out of and the one the booze goes into.
"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
Freudian slip?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
It was your typo :)
How does that make you feel? Tell me about your earliest memory…
"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
The first time I met Mr. Johnnie Walker . . .
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 20, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
ESPN news
reported there have been only two teams in the last 30 years to have back to back comebacks down that many runs and only a handful of teams ever to do this. If the teams feels as well as I do about this we may see the start of something good.
Ryan Freel is also providing a little push to our 3rd base situation after saying yesterday that he didn’t think the big club was even looking at him. Since he started his rehab he is 7-18 with five stolen bases including stealing 2nd and 3rd in the same inning last night. His hamstring is evidently healthy.
Let’s hope DLee has some runners on in front of him today!
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Yeah...what's gonna happen with Freel/Farney? Are they expected back soon?
"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.
Google is your friend.
http://deadspin.com/193311/ryan-freels-little-friend
"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.
We'd have come up with something a lot better than "Farney"
Initially, the consensus seemed to be for Freelbird, but I took a shine to “Freel Your Love Tonight”.
"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
"He's a little guy who lives in my head who talks to me and I talk to him" -Ryan Freel
No kidding. More here.
"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
His he trying to take over Darren Dalton's place
as MLB’d most bat-shit crazy player?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Daulton
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I'd much rather have Freel & Farney on the roster, than Miles.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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Soriano's patience yesterday
(his dropped fly ball notwithstanding) gave me some hope that he is getting his crap together. If he and Bradley and Lee all start firing at the same time, we may have something to look forward to.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
I was utterly floored by him taking a walk.
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Fox at 3B
I’d like to see it against RHP, too. I know Piniella loves Blanco, but a lineup with Fox and Fontenot sounds better than Fontenot and Blanco.
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 20, 2009 9:44 AM CDT reply actions
If Fonty isn't too wiped out from playing every day
And it appears he is. Platooning him with Fox may be as much to get him some rest as it is about getting Fox some PAs.
"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
Yeah, that's a pretty good point
But why not platoon Fonty with Blanco, instead of with Fox?
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 20, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Too many 2B and not enough 3B
With Freel on the DL, we were reduced to Fonty or Miles playing 3B. Blanco plays a mean middle infield (either role), so you let him back up both Miles and Theriot. Once you call up Fox and have him back up Fontenot, you keep Miles in the role in which he feels most comfortable.
Note: I do not endorse Aaron Miles as a member of the Chicago National League Ball Club, much less as our starting 2B, but Lou’s got it in his head that this guy is worth it. What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros?
"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
Agreed on too many 2B
I’d still try Fox every day at 3B until Ramirez is back or he just looks horrid. A platoon of Fonty and Blanco at 2B doesn’t preclude Blanco backing up other spots.
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 20, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow 4 HR's in 17 innings
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 9:50 AM CDT reply actions
It's starting to feel like 2008 again:)
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
I got a text yesterday after the game that said party like it was 2008 :)
"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."
by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 20, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Strange... because I don't have your number:)
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.
After two nail biters these past two days..
..how about we knock Ohka around and put some runs before they take him out. Go Cubs :)
We Got This!
Absolutely.
It would be great to win a game that was not won in walkoff fashion.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone else done the streaming video to their iPhone?
I’ve updated to os 3.0. Does the MLB app also have to be updated?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
When I upgraded to 3.0
My phone “lost” my At-bat icon, so I just reinstalled it from the App Store. As I’d already bought it, it was a free install. I’ve tried out the streaming video a couple of times. It really only works well on WiFi, and even then, “well” is a relative term as compared to not having video at all. There have also been (unsurprising) reports that it’s a battery-killer.
With all of that said, it’s pretty damned cool having the game in your pocket. I was playing trivia in the bar a couple of days ago, and just propped the phone up on the table to keep my eyes on a game between questions – definitely better than watching whatever the bar decides I need to see instead.
"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
I have a slingbox and watch it on my
windows based phone. Great picture and I don’t have to pay extra. Will come in handy today since I have some errands I have to run while the first part of the game is on. Glad it is on WGN for once.
I've looked into a slingbox
but I decided I’m not on the road enough to make it worth it. Pretty sweet concept though.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yeah
I travel about once a month on my job. So with slingbox and MLB EI my phone and laptop make it feel like home when I am gone.
Wasn't there a song about the sling box? "Mommies got a sling box, Daddy
never sleeps at night." That’s it right?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
"Squeeze box"
Which is far dirtier.
"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
I knew it was squeeze box. Just being silly.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Come to think of it, either one will keep you up at night.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
OTOH, I actually have a squeezebox. From Logitech.
A music server for a network with a Linux-based remote. Cool.
Not as cool as the squeezebox in the song, though.
"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.
Oh, I'm just a fan of dirty lyrics
Which can still slip past the censors. I listened to a lot of blues as a teenager.
"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
That one was pretty clever. I sang it for years before I knew what the heck
he was talking about.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Are you sure it was lost?
I thought some of mine were lost too, until I scrolled through a blank “page” on my phone and a bunch of apps were hidden 2 pages down. Just a thought.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 20, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Either way
It’s back on the main page where it belongs. Didn’t think about it too much, as my phone’s still pretty new and I didn’t have a lot of apps installed on it. If I’d had pages of apps all of a sudden go “missing”, I probably would have been a lot more upset about it.
"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
You all will be happy to know i missed the last two comebacks because of either weddings or work...
…I have another wedding today so I will only be able to see an hour of the game.
"Live and be happy, beloved children of my heart, and never forget that until the day comes when God will deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is contained in these words: wait and hope!" - The Count of Monte Cristo
by Bricks and Ivy on Jun 20, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions
How many times are you going to get married, dude?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 20, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Ouch.
I feel for you. Last year when the Hawkeyes upset undefeated Penn State on a last second field goal, I was sitting at a wedding reception. If you can imagine, I drank the pain of missing that game away haha.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I'm that guy this year
I had to schedule my wedding for the Michigan game. Then they go and make it a 7PM start grrrr. Oh well, we’ll have to have a tv somewhere so I can at least get the score
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 20, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I was just watching the gamecast on my cell phone.
There was a bar just outside of the reception hall, but I was trying to impress my (then new) girlfriend.
Brutal road schedule this year.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Yep
We’ll see, if we can split those games, it’ll be a good year
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 20, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
It will be nice to see this on the TV today
after all of the stress with the weather yesterday. I have to build a gazebo, but if I can figure out a way to get the TV and cable out to the patio, then that would be tremendous to have some sun, get to work outside, and watch/listen to the Cubbies. If there’s no TV, then a radio will suffice.
by Craig in South Bend on Jun 20, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions
Loving this Derrek Lee resurgence...
In his last 25 games, Derrek is hitting .374/.446/.646/1.093 with 7 HR’s.
And excellent news about this being on WGN. Thanks for posting that, I just assumed I wouldn’t be able to watch!
Got home from work...
Just in time to see that 8th and 9th inning rally yesterday. After feeling sort of deflated for the past couple of weeks, these past two games have really brought some excitement back to these Cubs and to the summer. Let’s keep this going today.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 20, 2009 11:03 AM CDT reply actions
For all the talk about Lee being a shell of his former self...
With his current resurgence, he’s now up to the following statline:
.282/.361/.490 (.851 OPS)
His career average is as follows:
.285/.366/497 (.863 OPS)
In a 600 at bat season, he’d be on pace for 30 HR and 33 doubles (missing time earlier this year has him at a reduced pace though, obviously). It’s good to have him back to old form.
It’s also nice to see Soto playing well again. Since April ended, he’s put up the following stats: .264/.360/.413 (.773 OPS). In June, that’s up to .238/.333/.524 (.857 OPS).
Heck, even Bradley has raised his AVG to .242 (though we’re still waiting for the power).
There are definitely signs of life!
Definitely great to see...
We’ll never see ‘05 Derrek, but I’ll take this kind of production.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 20, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
These last couple days
have looked like D-Lee of 05. He looks great at the plate.
Tamia Lynn Davis:
Born: August 18, 2008
Has this happened before?
Weaver vs. Weaver. Jeff vs. Jered. Kinda cool if you ask me.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
The last time brothers faced off was in 2002.
This game, in 2002, between brothers Andy and Alan Benes.
For the faint of heart, do not click that link. The Cubs lost badly in that game.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 20, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Bruce Kimm inherited a REALLY bad team.
Small side note: his son was one of the basis for one of the characters in the movie, The Last Season.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Ohka
Looks HAMMERED in that picture. Good for him.
Jackie likes the smell of cut grass, he used to play ball on Saturdays, Playin in the sun...
Hopefully he looks like that
In the game, too.
"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
Hey Jake...
We really like your bat, so we’re gonna call you up. We need some offense big time. Oh, and while you’re here, we’re gonna teach you how to play 3B. Oh, but you know… on second thought, we’re gonna send you back to AAA, where you’ll be playing 1B and DH. And, then, after a week or so, we’re gonna decide to bring you back up, and make you platoon at 3B. How does that sound?
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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1st Pitch Thread is up
"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
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