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We Interrupt This Cubs Soap Opera To Bring You A Baseball Game: Cubs vs. White Sox Preview, Saturday 6/27, 3:10 CT

These are the kinds of scenes we want to see with Lou Piniella - lots of them, following Cub wins.

More photos » by Paul Beaty - AP

These are the kinds of scenes we want to see with Lou Piniella - lots of them, following Cub wins.

I'm sure the Fox-TV crew won't say a single thing about the Milton Bradley incident on today's telecast. One of the best things about baseball is that if there's a distraction or problem one day, there's generally another game the next day so a team can take its focus and put it on defeating its opponent then, rather than looking back. That's what I hope the Cubs do today.

In the middle of everything else, Lou had some comments on Geovany Soto's positive marijuana test:

Piniella said he would have encouraged Soto to talk about the incident weeks ago but wasn't aware of it until this week.

"It really has had a negative effect on his performance," Piniella said. "It was supposed to have come out a few times, and they've delayed it, and I don't think it has done any good."

Asked about the seriousness of the offense, Piniella said: "Look, I smoked dope one time in my life, and it didn't do a damn thing for me and I never tried it again. And I'm fortunate because of that. But a lot of people do [smoke marijuana]. You can buy it [for medical purposes] in California."

Somehow, I can't picture Lou doing that. But he's right. Maybe this was weighing on Geo to some extent. In any case, he sure had a big hit the day after the revelation, and for the last five weeks, he's been hitting well. Keep it up, Geo.

And, good news for Ryan Dempster and family:

On the mound will be Mark Buehrle for the Sox and Ryan Dempster for the Cubs. Buehrle is having a fine season, going 7-2 with a 3.17 ERA. Dempster is 4-5 with a 3.83 ERA while being distracted by family health worries.

Those worries may be lessening now that his infant daughter, Riley, is home. She was born April 1 with DiGeorge's syndrome, a disorder that affects her ability to swallow and digest food. Riley had spent her first 2½ months in hospitals.

"I think I've slept better the last three days than I have in months," Dempster said Friday of having his second child home since Tuesday.

Star-divide

Today's Starting Pitchers
Ryan Dempster
Ryan Dempster
Cubs
vs. Mark Buehrle
Mark Buehrle
White Sox
4-5 W-L 7-2
3.83 ERA 3.17
78 SO 58
39 BB 21
10 HR 12
vs. Sox -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Ryan Dempster 4-5 15 15 0 0 0 0 94.0 85 44 40 10 39 78 3.83 1.32


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Mark Buehrle 7-2 14 14 0 0 0 0 93.2 85 34 33 12 21 58 3.17 1.13

Mark Buehrle is 4-4, 4.57 lifetime vs. the Cubs in 10 starts. Too bad Reed Johnson is on the DL -- he's 10-for-27 vs. Buerhle. Other Cubs who hit him well include Derrek Lee (5-for-11, 2 doubles, a HR) -- and Milton Bradley (8-for-25, 2 doubles, a triple, four walks). One thing about Buehrle -- he works fast and throws strikes. Today's game is likely to be a quick one. (Someone should have told him to stop crying before they took his picture, though.)

Ryan Dempster threw pretty well against the Sox ten days ago at Wrigley Field, but the impotent Cubs offense couldn't help him out. He'd certainly like to pay the Sox back for the pasting they gave him at the Cell one year ago today. Watch out for A.J. -- he's homered off Dempster, but that was on July 1, 2006, when Dempster was closing, a game best forgotten.

Today's game is on Fox. The other two games are Red Sox/Braves and Angels/Diamondbacks, so it appears most of the middle of the country will get the Cubs game. Complete market listing here. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

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and THE CUBS RUE THE DAY THEY TRADED DEROSA

Enjoy

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jun 27, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This deserves a fanpost. :-)

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the fact that he said first

when he was second? Interesting…

by LT on Jun 27, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

note we logged on at ALMOST the same time.

He and I were waiting.

And he must have had a cable modem versus my DSL

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jun 27, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Win this one for Riley, Demps!

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Some of a b****.

I don’t friggin’ care about the Red Sox or Braves. I demand that all of Washington, D.C. bow to my whims!

*grumble**grumble*

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 27, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe you can't change Fox's schedule in DC...

…but the guy at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. might hold some sway. I hear he’s a Sox fan, he probably wants to see today’s game too.

"I see great things in baseball. It's our game - the American game." - Walt Whitman

by hip2bsquare on Jun 27, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

we definitely need that socialist to be meddling into what tv stations should be showing where.

by ARob1 on Jun 27, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flagged.

Politics do not belong here.

by MN exile on Jun 27, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please no politics. And no dissing us cool Chicago dudes in the DC area!

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Myself and everyone else from Chicago in the DC area...including the current

resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not that cool

in this discussion…. he’s a Sox fan

by LT on Jun 27, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beltway also displeased with Red Sox-Atlanta

Now must actually go outside and enjoy weather

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 27, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You made it political by calling him a socialist

Which is a pretty hollow label. In either case, the point is, a reference to Obama in the context of “maybe he can help” is not politics. “that socialist” is politics. Take is over to politico or NRO or wherever you want to have those discussions.

Sincerely,

Another dude in DC (coolness in jeopardy because of my visits here).

by Orval Overall on Jun 27, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You brought the political into it.

’Nuff said. Take it to Red State, then.

by MN exile on Jun 27, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chicago Cubs Baseball

or the circus….I’m not sure what I’ll be watching today. Go Cubs!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict...

…Milton gets two hits today and he goes yard.

"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel

by MPH73 on Jun 27, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be shocked if Fox doesn't bring it up

"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella

by Clutche on Jun 27, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm willing to wager big money they will

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only issue on Fox bringing it up is

Do the mention it BEFORE or AFTER they say " 1908" ?

"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 27, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

i couldn’t tell if Al was joking or not….FOX eats this stuff up. it will be brought up more than once.

by GreenLantern411 on Jun 27, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They will use it as a teaser

for the new show “When Athletes Attack”

by trefrog66 on Jun 27, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so lou did lie about not knowing the difference between a steroid and reefer

by jesus christos on Jun 27, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Lou thought he was taking steroids

when he first smoked pot

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 27, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

explains why hes so mellow now…

by jesus christos on Jun 27, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone wanna trade their Fox feed for mine?

even if watching the Braves pound the Red Sox has a sick fascination for me

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jun 27, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOO!!!!

I have to watch Red Sox/Braves…

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 27, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley is a sensational story line and it is so what

The real story is what Steve Stone said, in 2 1/2 months of opportunity Bradley has driven in less runs than the one month that Ramirez did.

Now if Hendry is so good he will find a way to DL or trade him. Could the Cubs make a my bad for your bad and Randy Winn? Salary swap and then get one year off the books?

Also MLB Trade Rumors is reporting DeRosa conversations. Those two moves would energize the Cubs. Platoon Hoffpauir and Winn in RF, bring in Winn for defensive purposes, and play DeRosa at 3B until Ramirez is ready

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Jun 27, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Bradley is tradeable

I mean how many competent GMs are there in baseball? Maybe 5? The one thing we can bank on is someone thinking they can “change” Bradley. GMs are their own worst enemies.

by trefrog66 on Jun 27, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vote Baltimore even though I like MB and don't want him traded. The Orioles like our throw-aways.

And MB would like it there….(actually here, since Baltimore is only 30 mins from DC). MB could also DH so he doesn’t have to count the number of outs all the time.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the interests of full disclosure, let it be known that....

…Buehrle is on Al’s fantasy team and Dempster is on mine.

(sorry Carmen)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 27, 2009 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Al should bench Buerle

and never have drafted a White Sox player in the first place.

"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 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he didn't. I traded Buehrle to Al. ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 27, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he AGREED to the trade,

so -100 BCB points for Al.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Jun 28, 2009 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bring your "A" game Dempster.

Glad to hear Riley is home and they are all doing well.

Light Buehrle up today!!!

by sue369 on Jun 27, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Milton Bradley fanposts

soon to outnumber Mark DeRosa fanposts. Book it!

And Go Cubs!

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jun 27, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lineups posted, MB batting third

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 DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup

Sori, Theriot, MB, Lee, Fox, Soto, Freel, Dome, Blanco

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 DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

who is where??

4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42

by fischisgod on Jun 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sori lf theriot ss buster bradley rf lee 1st fox dh soto c farney 3b dome cf blanco 2nd

by jesus christos on Jun 27, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

TY!

4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42

by fischisgod on Jun 27, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Judging by that Buehrle picture...

I think him and Geo have been hanging out…

by kanderber on Jun 27, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How far away are we from first pitch?

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm about

843 miles.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jun 27, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm about 690 miles.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see what you did there

In that case i’m about 3000 miles

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just a little over

600 miles for me. But I have whiskey, so there are compensations.

"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 27, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like your style

i’ve got canadian beer! But i’m at work……

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lake/Cook Rd. to the 90/94 Junction on a Friday afternoon.

So, in other words, about an hour.

"You have to have short-term memory, no matter who you are in this game. There's always tomorrow." ~Derrek Lee

by Goodie1969 on Jun 27, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Twitter

cst_cubs Bradley: ’I’d be surprised if I didn’t play pretty well today.’

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to say

this is a pretty dumb thing to say.

He played well without this quote, the writers of the postgame recap would draw the link on their own.
If he doesn’t do something of import, he looks even more ridiculous.

When it comes to public discourse, this guy loves to shoot himself in the foot.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on Jun 27, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This coming from the guy who shuns the limelight...

So yeah, you’re 100 percent right.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Please just give it a rest. He said he would

by Orval Overall on Jun 27, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, finger twitch posted too soon

He said he thought he would play well. Are you serious that this is what you focus on for negativity, and you DON’T think you’re looking for excuses to dislike the guy?

Yesterday gave you plenty to dislike. Stop looking for reasons where they don’t exist.

by Orval Overall on Jun 27, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Sullivan

The Cubs are concerned over alleged leaking of the confrontation between Bradley and Lou Piniella by White Sox security. The Sox are denying the accusations.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what did they expect?

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 DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those people may have a confidentiality agreement somewhere in their contracts

and that’s why this could blow up a bit further.

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Jun 27, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I think it was Dr. Crawdad who was hiding in the Cubs locker room and leaked it :-)

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jun 27, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was he looking for Cubs players

Who professed that they didn’t care about the Sox and then celebrated when the Sox lost?

"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 27, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That AJ homer off of Dempster in 2006

was one day after my son was born. We were all watching in the hospital…my son’s first Cubs game. Sad yet somehow fitting. Now he’s hooked.

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Jun 27, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB Saturday Blackout Restrictions Drive Me Crazy

Why do they even bother to list this game on their MLB.com Media Center Page if they won’t let you watch the damn thing?

When will those mlb suits figure out that not all Cubs fan live in the midwest and that those that don’t subscribe to their mlb.tv?

Motherfrackers!

And Fox Sports, I am NOT GONNA WATCH THE GAME YOU’RE PIPING TO THE LOCAL FOX AFFILIATE. F U!

by JFCubFan on Jun 27, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Agree 100%

The worst is when Fox isnt even broadcasting the game on any of its stations, but they black it out nationally anwyay because they have some other game in the Saturday 4pm slot. Those of you in Chicago may see it on CSN or whatever, but out of towners can’t get it anywhere, not even EI.

by Orval Overall on Jun 27, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am very glad to be in Twins country for this game

As opposed to Braves country, where I would normally be.

"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 27, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've tried for the last 1/2 hour to find video of o the AJ punch

anyone know of somewhere I can find it.

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 DC Cubbie on Jun 27, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB is pretty good at scouring the Webs

and removing all official video. I hate that. The only thing they leave is video fans shoot themselves.

This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.

by ScottieG33 on Jun 27, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No offense to those that have a problem with FOX talking about the confrontation

But as die hard as everyone is here on the board and in Chicago, its two mediocre .500 teams so they’ve got to spice it up somehow.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Jun 27, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox

Todays impact player of the game!

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And no offense to those who aren't fortunate enough to live within the cubs broadcasting blanket

But if you are as diehard as you claim, you will have no issue paying for MLB.tv. I was a broke ass college student living in St. Louis and I ponied up the dough. You either want to watch your Cubs bad enough, or you don’t. Yes the system is screwed up, but it is what it is.

Signed,
Priorities

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't the argument

MLBtv blackouts stop that from working all the time

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I pay for MLB.TV

Premium, no less. While in Atlanta, during Saturday day games, I have no legal way of watching the Cubs if the Braves are playing at the same time (unless, of course, they’re playing each other). Period. I can listen to Pat & Ron, and follow it on Gameday, but unless MLB decides that I’m one of the fortunate few to be allowed access to the Cubs game, I just cannot watch it.

My unofficial sig: Stupid, stupid MLB.

"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 27, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

It is one of the most asinine things in sports

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

correct

only way you can watch this one is thru illegal means. MLB will not allow anyone to pay.

by LT on Jun 27, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

continued

to watch. Stupid stupid stupid

by LT on Jun 27, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a disgruntled Premium owner too

The premium feed lags so far behind I never use it. I end up switching video quality to manual and flick it back to normal mode…. sucks but I hate the delay on the premium feed

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, the HD feed is very pretty

But when Gameday is quicker at updating you, something’s way wrong.

"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 27, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I pay. Give me a break.

"If you play more than two chords, you're showing off."--Woody Guthrie

by buckmulligan on Jun 27, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

only if you are in the area that fox would be broadcasting that game?

or am I incorrect?

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oops sorry, thought i hit reply

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you're correct

I’ve only experienced it with MLB tv on Jays games since i’m in canada. I’m on the west coast so I don’t get their broadcasts, but MLBtv still blacks it out for me. But I’m over it, Jays aren’t that great

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah and if we were blacked out

we went a local sportsbar that would be carrying the game

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No good there, either

I used to practically live at a sports bar – if local Fox didn’t have the game before 7PM (Eastern), then you could not watch it (legally).

Stupid, stupid MLB.

"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 27, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if anyone has seen this...

DeRosa Back to the Cubs?

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 27, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, rumors have been flying around

linky

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't see it under "Around SB Nation"

sorry

"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 27, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The tribe are looking for pitching

who would we be willing to dish out I wonder

If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.

by Cubsfanatic on Jun 27, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden...?

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 27, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doubtful

He is not under contract for next year and is not considered a prospect

by LT on Jun 27, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And there we go... 3:01 for first MB mention on fox.

Count it.

"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 27, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, it took NO time

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, is there a game too?

They LITERALLY only cut away from dumb pregame stuff to go to Chicago to talk about Pinella / MB.

Hope this isn’t the way today goes. If so, i’m going WGN radio.

"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 27, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same.

Chicago Cubs > Milwaukee Brewers

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 27, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaaaandddd....

We’ve got Joe Buck. I’m all yours, Pat & Ron.

"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 27, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't say a whole lot about it

Tempest in a teapot.

"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 27, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty shot of the Clarence Buckingham Fountain :)

"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 27, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First Pitch Thread is up!

Jump!

"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 27, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lets Do It!

Juuuuummp!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2011

by heine41 on Jun 27, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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