Cubs Find Favorite Punching Bag Ready And Waiting, Beat Pirates 3-1
by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2009 7:20 AM CDT
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PrintNOTE FROM AL: Due to the quick game last night, this recap was actually posted at 8:35 pm Monday... I've moved it to the top of the front page this morning, for those who weren't online Monday night. (This is why it refers to "today" and the other games still in progress.)
Last year, the Cubs were 14-4 against the Pirates -- 7-2 at Wrigley Field, and 7-2 at PNC Park.
Thanks to the wacky schedules that we are now forced to become used to in major league baseball, the Cubs, who had played the Pirates 12 times by this calendar date in 2008, had faced them for only one series so far this year before Monday night -- winning two of three at Wrigley Field in late May. Today marked the Cubs' first visit to PNC Park this year; they had done so twice by the end of May, 2008.
Maybe this is what the Cubs needed -- a reminder of where they did well in the past. They sure looked like the Cubs of 2008 in an efficient 3-1 win over the Pirates, starting the final leg of a so-far-unsuccessful 1-6 road trip with a victory.
Thanks to the fast win, this will be a fast recap.
This is how Cubs teams won a year ago -- timely hitting, the occasional home run, good defense and solid pitching. Rich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits -- eight singles and a double, threw strikes (65 in 102 pitches), and with one walk and nine strikeouts looked like the Harden we got last year when he was acquired from Oakland, the dominant Harden, the guy who could strike batters out almost at will.
Where have these guys been the last week?
The runs scored with seemingly great ease -- a timely two-out hit from Andres Blanco with a runner in scoring position (when's the last time we saw that? -- answer: I can't even recall), a home run from Ryan Theriot (when's the last time we saw that? -- answer: June 7), and a RBI double from Milton Bradley after Geovany Soto walked leading off the fourth inning (and when was Milton's last RBI? Believe it or not, more than two weeks ago, June 12, when he had a two-RBI double off Kevin Slowey of the Twins).
Now, that's more like it, right? Obviously, there's a lot more work to be done, but a win like this gives something to build on. In addition to Harden's fine pitching, Carlos Marmol had an uneventful inning (the last time he had a truly uneventful inning: four appearances ago in Detroit), and Kevin Gregg finished up easily for his 13th save. Jake Fox had a pair of hits and scored the first run of the game. And Sam Fuld, just recalled from Iowa, got into the game pinch-running for Fox... and promptly got caught stealing. Sorry, Jessica.
It was the Cubs' fastest nine-inning game of the season, two hours and seventeen minutes. The win moved the Cubs to within a half game of idle Cincinnati. The Brewers, at this writing, lead the Mets so, with the Cardinals apparently about to lose to Tim Lincecum and the Giants, Milwaukee will go into first place alone, a game ahead of St. Louis and remaining 3.5 games ahead of the Cubs.
There is work yet to do. But tonight makes a good starting point. Keep up the good work.
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I don't care who they are playing right now
I will take a win anyway we can get it. I hope we make it two in a row tomorrow. This will be a much nicer night than last night.
At least they won
since I couldn’t get it on TV in downstate Illinois ON MY BIRTHDAY!
But, seriously, if Harden rounds back into form, the Cubs will have the best starting pitching in the league.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
happy birthday!
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Good
one more solid outing from Harden and we can trade him and actually get something for him. Oh wait, thats right, Hendry is in charge.
"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"
How about
Elvis Andres from Texas? They could really use a starting pitcher, and we could really use a quality middle infielder. He’s a shortstop, but that’s ok because Theriot isn’t.
DEJESUS!!!
there is zero chance
that Texas will give up Andrus. We’d have a better chance of getting Pujols.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
He’s young and the reason that Michael Young was moved to third. They want to hold onto him.
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
So Elvis has left the building
and we still can’t get him ?
"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 29, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Why in the world
Would we trade someone who has the talent to be one of the best starting pitchers in the majors? All Andrus is is a worse version or our current shortstop.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
What am I missing here? In what aspect of the game is Andrus better than Theriot, other than fielding.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Big difference in the point of their careers.
Andrus is super cheap at the minimum for the next 3 seasons. Cost is very important to the Rangers as they don’t want to add payroll.
Too early to say what kind of player Andrus will turn out to be. Give him a little time. The Rangers brought him up right from AA so it’ll be a couple of years before we will know.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Andrus looks to have a nice future
But my argument is If you’re trying to win now, why swap the player on your team with the second best average, and believe it or not, third most bombs, for a player in development. The disrespect for Theriot around here is really starting to tick me off. His fielding is below average, but that will lose you one game at most.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
and Theriot is a solid .290 to .300 hitter, year in and year out.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
i didnt know you meant for winning now
even then i still think id take andrus. there is a BIG difference in there fielding. but like i said if you are talking about winning now than yeah its debatable but for the future andrus is going to be better
So
other than doing what you need most from a SS, theriot is great.
I will never get this.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Yeah, but he's scrappy
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 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
So
You wouldn’t want J-Roll, just because he isn’t a great fielder.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Not particularly
Although, it would be nice to have a baserunner who is actually as fast as they think they are.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
For that topic
Refer to this post.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He's solid
And his offense is a lot better than Theriot’s.
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 29, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
really?
you should look up their batting averages…
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
yes b/c thats the best way to evaluate offense
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Oh is it
Look up homers and rbi’s while you’re at it.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
big difference
Rollins: .211/6/23
Theriot: .283/7/29
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you
I thought I was the only Theriot supporter on this whole site.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
not at all
in fact, when I read your comment earlier it made me want to write a fanpost to put an end to this Theriot bashing nonsense once and for all. The guy has the highest BA of our players that have played all year, and has nothing to hurt the team.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
and has nothing to hurt the team.
while I have grudgingly come around to view Theriot as a good batter and a competent short stop, that’s all he is — competent. His range is small, and his arm is… not good.
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 29, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
And he STILL doesn't know how to tag out runners
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 30, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions
It's Fox's fault
Trammell has been spending all of his time teaching Fox to play third, thus Theriot’s defense around the bag (which Trammell used to work extensively with him on) is slipping.
Or something like that.
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
Makes about as much sense as
Some of the other arguments we see on here!
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 30, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I was trying.
These last few days have been reminiscent of the end of the 2008 season.
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
Oh, I knew you were being facetious
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 30, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I know.
You’re one of the sages around here.
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 Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I be Thyme?
then all we need is a Rosemary and Parsley and we’ll go on tour.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
it's all yours.
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 Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be parsley.
I love that stuff. I don’t care if it’s a garnish. I’m eating it.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
Ballhawk, are you going to Scarborough Fair?
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 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe, but if Simon & Garfunkel turn us down
I say we hook on with Frankie Valli and the Jersey Boys tour.
Yep, we’d call ourselves “The Four Seasonings”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
btw - thanks for having my back on the Michael Jackson fanpost
I don’t know what KOW was thinking but if Al hadn’t closed comments, I think Mt. Ballhawk might have erupted.
To paraphrase Hank Hill: “that girl ain’t right…”
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I haven't look at that post at all.
Now I think I’ll go see. :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 30, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man...
…now I gotta read that thread. I’d been avoiding it and almost all Jacko-related online content like the plague.
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.
Yeah, I just got done reading it.
wow.
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
tevye quotes
BLou being BLou
Worf with a heart
KOW being KOW
Nipples on Buttcheeks
everything a BCB OT post needs!
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 30, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, more of a Tevye-inspired comment
Or a paraphrase. But, yeah. It had everything.
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 30, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
by the way
the music is more listenable too because you’re getting old. :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 30, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Getting?
I suppose the over-40 crowd would take exception to me saying I’m already there, but I sure know I’m not 20 anymore!
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 30, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Just read the Jacko thread.
If that’s not Klassic KOW – unhinged, illogical, reactionary, barely decipherable – I don’t know what is.
And according to her sig line, she’s on Twitter as “puckyprosecutor” but, when I searched for that user name, no results came up. Unbelievable.
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.
Y'know, I like to think that I'm pretty good about
not getting pissed off about stuff on here — I do slip sometimes.
That thread, however, is as angry as I’ve been on this site . . . and a week later, I’m not embarrassed about being angry.
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 30, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
No problem
The Shanghai guy was livid, I can tell you that.
I’ve definitely learned a lesson (that I hope I remember) . . . unless she’s talking to me, I’m staying away.
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 30, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I just read it. Wow.
Just needed a cell number and a pot luck list to make it all time classic.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Somehow, I don't think I'm invited to that picnic
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 30, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Shucks
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 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Not according to UZR.
Theriot’s defense at SS saved the Cubs 4.1 runs over a league average replacement in 2007, .4 runs over a league average replacement in 2008, and 4.9 runs over a league average replacement thus far in 2009. For his career, Theriot has saved 8.4 runs over a league average replacement at SS.
So, based on this controversial but pretty detailed defensive rating system, Ryan Theriot’s defense has not hurt the Cubs, it has helped them.
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.
Damn
I just spent the last 20 minutes or so looking up various stats to make this argument. He’s not Orlando Cabrera, but he’s still a valuable asset.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He's competent
but I’d still like to upgrade him if possible.
Servicable isn’t the same as good.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Look at career numbers
Then tell me that June 30 is an indicator of how they will finish
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 30, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions
So since Rollins and Theriots
range factors only have a .04 point difference, I guess Theriot is solid too. There settled.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, the old "I'm right so this is done retort". Damn, you told me.
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 30, 2009 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel like
I"m the only one here that doesn’t want to trade Harden. We need him and he isn’t worth another bat, unless it’s a very good bat.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Not only do I think trading Harden is stupid....
but I am really pissed off about the Tribune’s “fan” poll in which 57% said we should let Zambrano go.
DO PEOPLE THINK GOOD STARTING PITCHERS GROW ON TREES?????
Actually, I think many of the voters in the poll where probably White Sux fans hoping to spark a trade for Big Z.
Seriously, letting either Harden or Zambrano go is a typical old style Cub dumb ass move (see, “Brock, Lou”, “Matlock, Bill”). Starting pitching has not been the problem on this team. Timely hitting has been. Last time I looked, neither Z nor Harden were being paid to hit (I know that this has not sunk in for Z yet). Z is the best, most durable starter the Cubs have had since the first incarnation of Greg Maddux.
I really can’t live with watching a great Cubs starting pitcher celebrating a series win for another team.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I spent a lot of time tonight
arguing with a friend who thought that was a good idea. He seemed to believe we could give away Z and then magically get Peavy (la la la la he’s hurt can’t hear you) or Cliff Lee.
Why we would do this was mystifying. And there is no way it could happen without some pretty serious 3 team trade action going on.
by chitownhawkeye on Jun 29, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like we could have traded Heilman to the Indians for DeRosa
and they would have been better off. Perez was put in tonight in the 9th with White Sox up by two. He hit the first two
batters HARD, walked the next guy , one wild pitch and two hits. Gave up 4 runs in 2/3rds of an inning. It would have taken Heilman at least two inning to do that ( just kidding I still kind of like him for long relief).
"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
He calls a lot
Of things correctly. If I’m not mistaken he’s called two of Hoffs homers this year.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
he really is a fantastic color commentator
especially when he gives insights to what catchers are doing (signs, etc). I really learn a lot from him watching games.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Not only does Brenly know his stuff
But his presentation also is good. He talks smoothly, clearly, doesn’t stumble over himself. He seems like a natural broadcaster.
I liked him in his first stint with the Cubs, back in the ’90s on radio. I think WGN wanted him to stick around in the off-season and do studio announcing and call-in shows, etc., but he decided to get back into the on-field side of baseball.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I really like Bob.
And he and Len keep getting better at playing off each other.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
He is good...
…in fact he is damn good!
He is easy to listen to and he talks in a way that is very easy to understand. He also doesn’t speak like he invented the game, like a previous Cub’s TV color guy.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
I'm not going to break bad on Stone
I like him, and I like Brenly, too. Now, I’ll talk crap about Hawk all night …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, then I will...
Stoney is a now a bitter man, with an axe to grind.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
But, I also agree with everyone above who likes Brenly. He’s cogent, doesn’t hesitate to criticize and explain WHY he’s criticizing, and he and Len have a real good thing together.
I think we have several of the best broadcasters in the business.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I have to agree. I'm sure there are findable comments
where I moaned about Brenly when he arrived. He’s evolved as a broadcaster and become great.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
I did too when he first started...
but I made an effort last year to listen to Len and Bob more and I’m a better fan for it.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought he was great on the radio, too, and although I was suspicious
of his re-hiring (Dusty wants a friend to kiss his butt), and at first it seemed that he was too easy or silent on poor Cubs play and decisions, I think he was and is reasonably critical of the team’s play and decisions.
I loved Bob on WGN
when he was there the first time and was ecstatic when the D Backs hired him as manager. He did what he was supposed to do, win a championship. I like his style as a manager and broadcaster.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
I know I actually turned on just as he was on.
Can’t blame him for that because I am sure he did not steal on his own.
"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 29, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
all I know is we are now 1-0 with Fuld
now, had we done this a week ago like I called for… ;)
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
BB mentioned that Fuld will be starting in center field tomorrow.
Bradley’s getting the next couple of days off to get his act together and Fukudome is going to right field.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
After Bradley's nice day today...
I’d actually like to see him in there tomorrow and see if he can get on a little roll here.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jun 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
He hasn’t been that bad as of recent.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
The problem is his left handed swing.
That’s what he’s going to work with Von Joshua on.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, and it stinks too
Cause thats the reason we signed him.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradley looks much slower
from the left side of the plate. He swings through a lot of fastballs, fouls off breaking balls. I was watching a game from last year when he was with Texas and he seemed to start his bat a lot faster. He seems indecisive.
I have been a Bradley basher
I think he should start tuesday. His one AB on the left side last night, he smoked the ball to second. He gets a couple of knocks and we sit him? Cubs need his bat, start him.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
I'm with you.
He’s had lots of problems hitting lefthanded this year. But we really don’t have any choice other than to let him work it out.
Despite my “Bradley must go” call, I’m still hoping he turns it around.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
But he would be "working it out"
He’d be getting heavy time with VJ instead of starting.
If a game or two helps him really get going, I say its worth it. Plus, it would let him rest whatever nagging injury is next on the list.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Milton's LH splits are KILLING his numbers.
He’s hitting for a .651 OPS in 149 PAs lefthanded (and, FWIW, he’s BELOW the Mendoza line in batting average), while he’s hitting for a .897 OPS in 64 PAs righthanded. I’m tempted to suggest he just stick to batting righthanded until he gets his confidence up but then he may get only rustier from the left side. Plus, that’s a pretty small sample of right-handed hitting.
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Wow I have to change my schedule
and I may actually have to watch a game. Might be bad luck for the Cubs.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd be surprised
if that actually happens. Bradley had a very good day today.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 29, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't we have 1 post on this blog
That don’t have something about Mark Derosa in it. Geeeez
Go Cubs Go!!!!
I only mentioned him to get your attention
that was the ugliest thing I have seen in baseball all year.
From now on I might start every post with " What would DeRosa think of this ?"
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
WWDRD?
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 29, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Now that's funny!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll buy a bracelet!
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 30, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
hmmm...
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Heckler post
Heckler had a good article about DeRosa that was directed at Derosa fans like me. I am now duly chastised.
wccubfan
Peavy!
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 29, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw the "highlights" of Perez's outing last night.
Pretty scary stuff – he nailed Alexei Ramirez in the head and then got Jermaine Dye on the wrist. The Sox players seemed to handle it pretty well at the time, but I don’t know whether there was retribution later in the game.
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I wonder if the good Dr.
is yelling at Indians fans about retribution.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I heard he tried to scuttle onto the field...
…and nail Perez in the ass with one of his pincers but was captured and subsequently boiled and devoured with butter by security staff.
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well, he knows where I am
and so far I haven’t seen/heard a thing.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
he emailed me last night
with, basically, “WHERE’S YOUR NL CENTRAL NEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!”
I told him to quit caring about other teams, and get back to caring about his own.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
need more
carapace.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I had no idea what "carapace" was so I looked it up. From Wikipedia:
A carapace is a dorsal section of the exoskeleton or shell in a number of animal groups, including arthropods such as crustaceans and arachnids (crabs and their relatives and spiders and their relatives) as well as vertebrates such as chelonians, order Testudines, turtles and tortoises.
Learn something new every day…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
well
there might be some of that in the hat thingy.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
common usage/slang
also includes references to people’s skulls (specifically the top and back of the head) or head protection. Technically, its the back (dorsal), but as you can see in the image above, it appears to the unedumicated as part of the head.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jun 30, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Well if he's hitting White Sox
perhaps Phil Rogers should suggest Perez be traded too, since hitting White Sox batters clearly means you let emotions get the best of you at all times.
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by Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
what a tool
itd be nice if chicago had any decent writers. miles sully rogers….. all complete jokes who know nothing.
I've never had a bone to pick with Bruce Miles
he seems well-informed and reports what he knows. More often than not he doesn’t appear to interject his feeling into stories (as Sullivan can do from time-to-time) or write a knee-jerk reaction (as Rogers did and does).
So if you’re going to read a Cubs beat writer, I’d recommend Miles actually.
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by Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
He’s not afraid to be critical, but doesn’t go over the edge.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
speaking of hitting batters hard
watching angels v. rangers and vivente padilla almonst clocked vlad…what a jerk that guy is
Perez clearly had NO control
but it was UGLY. I would not be surprised to see Ramirez or Dye out for a few games or on the DL. It was really scary.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jun 29, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
that is too bad
i know that stuff hurts. i have a bruise from gettin beaned LAST WEEK!! and that was just 80-85 mph
Whodathunkit
Mike Fontenot is our defensive replacement at 3B.
But anyway, good win Cubbies!
Randy Wells - You continue to astound me.
I didn't get why Lou didn't just move Freel to 3B.
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Great game
for Bradley — 2-4, and one of those two outs was a SMOKED liner off a 94 MPH fastball; just right at a guy. He made some good catches in right, too.
And how about that bullpen, issuing NO WALKS!
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Marmol especially
8 pitches, 7 strikes. Just what the doctor ordered!
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by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Marmol is definitely
starting to throw strikes. In his last two appearances, if he’s missed the strike zone, they’ve still been close.
I'll give an answer a shot:
Al: “Where have these guys been the last week”
They have NOT been playing the PIRATES!
Casey McGehee hit a grand slam for the Brewers tonight.
First of his career. He made a silly error off a lazy pop-up, and proceeded to come around in the bottom half of the inning and hit the tar off the ball to dead center @ Miller Park.
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yes, and living in Mets territory
I saw both plays. Made me think for a minute that he could’ve filled in admirably for Rammy, but then again had Fox been called up a month and a half ago he probably could’ve done just as well if not better than McGehee has been doing.
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by ambrosiadreams on Jun 29, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That is true
But I do wish we had McGhee back, because Fox isn’t a middle infielder.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm certainly
not going to be pining for Casey McGehee, thanks.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Who said I was pining?
I just said it would be nice to have him back, after all, he is on the 2009 pocket schedule.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
The next DeRosa!
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 29, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Who do you suppose the Cubs could trade
to get McGehee back, anyway???
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Z, of course.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 29, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Get 'er done, Jim
Z likes pitching at MIller Park, anyway …
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And Soriano and Bradley
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions
what the hey
throw in Soto.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Especially if he's got a few bags . . .
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
all the better!
Think of how big Prince will get when he has a whole nother set of munchies.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
The consequences could be disasterous!
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I definitely don't think Hendry should try to get him back...
…but it appears to have been an unfortunate decision to let him go. He could have taken over third base seamlessly after Aramis went down and spared the team a lot of confusion. And if he’d given the Cubs this much production, well, they may not be looking up at the Brewers right now.
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which you know
is a condition devoutly to be wished. to not. be. looking up.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Not unless a safe or anvil is headed your way.
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Ha! Good satire
This was a joke post, right?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I overstated things a bit by implying McGehee alone could've put the Cubs in first place.
However, I do believe Hendry made a mistake by letting Casey go. This team went into the season with next to no depth at the third base position, and McGehee could have provided that. And I would say Casey’s .964 OPS (in 125 PAs) speaks for itself.
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as I've said before
Miles was supposed to be “that Guy.”
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
I’m not going to lash Hendry for taking a pass on Casey F. McGehee. Boy, if only all GMs could do their jobs in hindsight, everybody would go 162-0.
And yes, you overstated things by a lot more than just “a bit.”
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not about hindsight.
It’s about foresight – there was no one standing behind Aramis Ramirez at third base. I don’t think it was necessarily within Hendry’s power to predict the way McGehee has broken out. No one saw that coming.
But I don’t see what it could have hurt to keep him in the Cubs organization until they identified another player clearly capable of backing up third base – and, no, Corey Koskie doesn’t count.
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Whatever
Based on Ramirez’s history, he figured Fontenot or Miles could handle 3B for the 10-20 games Ramirez typically misses in a season. Nobody — and I mean nobody — could have foreseen a scenario in which he would miss two months.
Maybe Cubs fans have found a replacement for all their DeRo angst.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
No one could have foreseen a scenario...
…. in which a starting player gets seriously injured?! After losing Nomar in ’05? After losing DLee in ’06? After losing Soriano twice last season?! After Kerry Wood and Mark Prior?! You construct a roster with depth because any player can get seriously hurt at any time.
C’mon, NBR, you’re still stuck on the individual instead of the issue. This isn’t about Mark DeRosa or Casey McGehee. It’s about risk management – poor risk management.
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I stand by what I said
Nobody could have foreseen Ramirez being out of the lineup for two months. Find me a team that has a backup at every position that’s equal to the starter, and I’ll give you $1,000 fictional dollars.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he was saying equal to the starter
I think he was saying competent to play the position.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, but I never said that, did I?
I never said the Cubs should have a backup who’s equal to the starter. But they needed to have a reasonable backup at every position. Micah Hoffpauir at 1B? Reasonable. Koyie Hill at C? Reasonable. Joey Gathright as 5th OF? More reasonable than some might say. Aaron Miles at 2B? OK, probably not reasonable, but it’s the thought that counts.
There was no one to backup the SS and 3B positions coming out of spring training. No one. That was the problem. Casey McGehee would have been a reasonable 3B backup to keep stashed at Iowa. Grooming Jake Fox for the job would’ve been reasonable as well – especially after Corey Koskie vanished and ultra-especially after Aramis went down.
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by daver on Jun 30, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's a great point. The capable backup doesn't need to be on the MLB
roster, but the contingency plan needs to be in place.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Yeah, just like...
…it was great to have Andy White in Iowa in case Theriot got hurt. Of course, Blanco came up anyway.
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The backup was in place
His name is Mike Fontenot. And Miles was supposed to play 2B in that case.
Not Hendry’s fault Miles is hitting 100 points below his average the past two years.
Wagging your finger at Hendry for not keeping Casey McGehee is laughable. Wag it at him for giving Miles a two-year deal all you want.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm wagging because of that, too.
But Fontenot was not a reasonable replacement. He’d never played 3B at the major league level and had barely played there in the minors. Plus, y’know, he was essentially the starting second baseman. McGehee’s natural position was third base.
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Yeah, I don't think Fonty was actually the backup
Sadly, I think they thought Miles was.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I seem to recall...
…Lou or Hendry saying something to this effect – that Miles would see time at 2B, SS and 3B. Again, that just seems like a drastic overvaluing of his skill-set.
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I think they looked at last year's stats
“Oh, he played there.”
I’m only being kind of facetious . . . it seems like there was no real scouting done at all. He was available and they jumped on the chance.
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
dood
EVERYTHING has eben a drastic overvaluing of his skill set. You can trace every infield problem back to Miles not being the player Lou & Jim expected him to be.
Fonty at third? Because Miles can’t do it.
Riot plays almost every game at short? Because Miles can’t do it.
No RISP for Sori to K with? Miles can’t hit.
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by drewishdrewid on Jun 30, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Fontenot, with his 85 major league at-bats against LHP
That was a pretty big gamble to assume that he could hit LHP like he hits RHP no matter the position. I guess Miles was the insurance option, but hindsight is 20/20.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I think the position did matter...
…or at least it may have. Leave Fontenot at his natural position, where he excels defensively, and maybe his bat is more consistent. And if it’s not, use a league average guy like Bobby Scales to take ABs vs. LHP. But don’t give Aaron Miles a two-year deal.
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I won't defend Hendry on the length of Miles' deal
but I will defend him for signing him.
And I will defend Hendry for waving bye-bye to McGehee.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, well...
…gambling on Aramis’ well-being to the extent he did was far too rich for my blood. And I don’t think Aaron Miles – on any type of contract – could have given the Cubs anything that Bobby Scales couldn’t have.
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If Hendry honestly thought Aaron Miles could play third base...
…well, then I really have to question his presence of mind. Maybe he was distracted by the Peavy deal.
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Maybe after getting Roberts, Fontenot was destined to play 3rd...
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with them letting McGehee go.
What I have a problem with was the Cubs not playing Jake Fox at third base immediately after Aramis went down (at least in Iowa).
His .946 OPS (in 56 PAs) would have helped a lot in the first month after Aramis went down.
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by Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, yeah...
…if they’d let McGehee go and turned to Jake Fox and said, “Alright, damnit, you’re playing third base come hell or highwater,” I wouldn’t have a problem with releasing McGehee. It just seems like the Cubs figured the third base thing would work itself out, and I guess it has – but the team has suffered.
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Agreed.
While you can’t necessarily plan for a two-month injury (insert Milton Bradley pun here), the Cubs left themselves extremely vulnerable at third base.
And with a guy killing the ball at Triple-A begging to play third, why it wasn’t done in the aftermath of the injury continues to boggle my mind. That’s why the Cubs have roving instructors – send the Infield Instructor to Iowa on May 9 (Day 1: Post-Ramirez) and have him teach Fox third base, instead of relying on Trammell to do so at the Major League level.
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Yes
b/c craptastic middle infielders are the thing we’re missing most.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
Yes
This craptastic infielder would be leading our team in ops if he was on it.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 29, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing he's playing third base then.
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Case of the bobblehead
My Harden bobblehead I got in the mail was damaged and had to be on DL. He had 2 bad starts.
I fixed it and he dominated tonight. Coincidence??
Not at all.
Encase that thing in bubblewrap and store in a cool, dry place.
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My Kip Wells Bobblehead has been
In the freezer since he signed with the Cardinals for the 2007 season. He has never been any good since.
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I left my Prior, Dusty, Woody & Sammy mini bobbleheads in the freezer when I moved out of downtown...
I wonder if they are still there?
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
The moral of this story is.......
bobbleheads are silly, STOP BUYING THEM!!!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Never bought one in my life. Mine were a gift from a good friend...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
They must give them away at every Milwaukee home game,
my cousin-in-law has a closet full of ’em.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I've been to one game at Miller Park
and they gave away Pete Vuckovich bobbleheads. I was cursed at by some mildly intoxicated 20-something fan because I wouldn’t give mine to him. I had on a Cubs jacket, which probably outraged him even more….. and they were playing the Astros.
Like I would BUY a Kip Wells Bobblehead ????
Got it in Pittsburgh in 03. Going back through the airport in the morning I got selected for the extra security check and the guy laughed when he was going through my stuff and said " You are wearing a Cubs hat but you have a Kip Wells bobblehead ?"
Sorry Kip I never would have killed your career and put you in the freezer if you had not signed with the Cardinals.
"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 29, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
My Prior bobblehead
is on the DL
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jun 29, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
That's how it was packaged.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
for some reason,
I keep finding it in my linen closet. weird.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jun 29, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It didn't come with the official towel drill® towel?
you got gypped my friend.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Has it lost weight...
…since you’ve had it.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
Do you have a
Pujols bobblehead? If so freeze it too.
by LT on Jun 29, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you might be confusing a bobblehead
with a voo doo doll.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 29, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe if you get
a braun, pujols, and fielder bobblehead and give them the same treatment. i’m just sayin’.
You can leave that thing right where it is.
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.
On the good news front...
Rami scheduled to begin rehab assignment this Thursday! Boo-yah.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
Haven't heard that yet... I'm guessing at least a week's worth.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
4-5
is what I saw.
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 29, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds right.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Saweet
I’m going to the July 10 game against the Cards. Looks like maybe he’ll be back.
DEJESUS!!!
If that's the case
There’s a good chance he’ll be back during the Braves series next week.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That's good news
even if I am kind of bummed. It sounds like I’m going to just miss him for the Brewer series this weekend.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
If he goes on a rehab assignment Thursday...
… and plays 4-5 games, the most likely day for return would be Friday, July 10 vs. the Cardinals.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Possibly with the Chiefs
They’re at Kane County through Friday.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
boy
if he goes to Kane County, it’s gonna be a mad-house.
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 30, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Any clue where he'll do his rehab?
It’d be great if we get him in Peoria… maybe he and Josh Vitters can have a chat, and he can remind Josh how to hit home runs…
I'm guessing no Peoria. Although that would be great for P-town.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I would assume not
although I wouldn’t mind it. Just a stone’s throw for me.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I'm just glad I'll get to see him when they come out to play the Dodgers...
My first trip to Chavez Ravine.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Never been that far west
the renovations look great on tv.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Chiefs are out of town
until July 4. Although they are at Kane County before that, so it’s possible the Cubs will have him play for Peoria over there, since it’s so close.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 29, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
The Chiefs play at Kane County...
… Thursday & Friday. Then they are home for a week. That probably makes the most sense.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Harden's First Win Since May 12....
that’s sad
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar-tissue." -George F. Will
by In Piniella We Trustiella on Jun 29, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Yep.
Tonight was very much like 2008.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 29, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i bet the warmer weather is helping his knee
its hard to get loose in the cold, esp after surgery.
There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons
He was always that guy...
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
yep.
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 29, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
So good to see Rich Harden get back to his old self.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 29, 2009 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Lilly vs. Ohlendorf tomorrow.
I like our chances. Hopefully we can get hot before the ASB.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 29, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
MAYBE JUST MAYBE....
This is the series that turns the team around . It’s a W and we will take it…Go Cubs ..
people said that when the cubs swept cleveland
by jesus christos on Jun 29, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
well
people say that this is next year every year. I dunno why we can’t hope that this series is the series where they turn it around.
If they can split with the Suds and Cards on this trip, I’ll be happy. If they actually gain ground before the all-star break, I’ll be ecstatic.
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 29, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Same here.
Hopefully ARam will be back in time for the STL series.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jun 29, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem with laying on the hope here. maybe this IS the series that turns it around.
what amuses me though are the folks that say “this is the series” or “this is the year” or “I call home run” and they do this series/year/batter after series/year/batter. Then when it actually happens, they go running through the streets of BCB-land “I called it, I called it, I called it…”
crack me up…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Yeah, playing and beating the Pirates
is going to turn this team and season around. They’re the eternal NL central ragdoll everyone abuses.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Well, all I heard last week was how close they were to the Cubs
And if you DON’T beat the Pirates, then everybody’s bitching about that, too. “You lost to the Pirates? What the hell’s the matter with you?”
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It's just 1 game vs Pitt
not a playoff clinching win. We still only had 7 hits and were 1-9 RISP. Marmol looked under control and didn’t overthrow anything. Gregg did a nice job. But Soriano is still brutal against LHP. Let’s see how we finish the games before the break to make suggestions that this game may well turn the season around.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
I know this probably has been said already
Why does Bradley have to yap or hand gesture everytime he gets a hit or an RBI? Just shut the **** up and go about your business like you’ve done it before. I knew this guy was a headcase, but come on already!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jun 30, 2009 1:02 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
In the not to distant future...
…standard uniform issue will include the over-sized “Number 1” hand. They will fold into their back pockets and when a player does anything of note, e.g., walks out to his position between innings, they will reach for the hand and thrust it towards the crowd. Of course, the hands will be plastered with sponsor ads, so it will cheapen the moments.
by DudeVf11 on Jun 30, 2009 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why do people make complaints like this about a player's behavior? If it's nothing
obscene, then what difference does it make to you? You sound like some stuffy old guy that wants players to act the way they did back in his day. Player today are different and they behave different. At first it was complaints that he wasn’t hitting, now the complaints are that you don’t like the way he behaves when he gets a hit hit or an RBI. If you don’t like it, don’t watch him. Problem solved.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions
not really a big deal
other than Milton says he wants to do his job and not be noticed….which is it??
taunting back to the other teams/crowd is probably going to get you noticed.
by cozmotaylor123 on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Sound like nitpicking to me. We have bigger fish to fry here.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Bigger fish to fry
This team’s mental capacity is the size of a walnut. Bradley yapping everytime he gets a hit is like a salesman/woman saying “in your face” to his competitor everytime he closes a deal. Let’s all give the man an applause for his 17th freakin’ RBI of the season. He should definitely write a book or something and tell the public/fans just how he accomplished this feat.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Funny, I don't see a lot of people complaining about this trivial crap. The Cubs have a
lot of issues to address and this is not one of them. Many players signal to other teamates in the dugout when they get a hit or an rbi and I don’t see you complaining about that. Perhaps you just have a complaint with Milton. If that is the case, don’t dress it up in a garbage post like you did. And for the record, the gesture has absolutely nothing to do with saying “in your face” to a competitor. He was asked about this weeks ago and he said he was acknowledging teamates for giving assistance from their times at bat.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 30, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't directed toward his teammates
That’s wishful thinking cause he has a history of being distracted by fans’ taunts all throughout his career. What player(s) do you know that gestures “keep on talking” to their teammates in a very hostile manner? It’s a huge issue when he’s not producing runs; if and when he turns it around I’ll be the first to ignore his antics, but until then he’s gluton for the punishment. Tell me, what’s so garbage about a post that’s critical of the Cubs’ biggest issue this year?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
because of course
your opinion of gestures made in a game you see on the television is more correct then the man talking about the gestures he made himself. o.0
The Cub’s biggest issue this year is lack of offense, not the gestures a player makes when they get a good hit.
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 30, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
No, his history tells me.
It has nothing to do with the angle or shot of the camera. He also did the same darn thing to Cub fans at his first home game. Which leads me to believe it was directed towards either Cub fans (most likely), or Pirate fans. All this guy is leading the league in is getting injured and feeling sorry for himself.
$294,117.65 for every RBI so far, that’s the Cubs problem.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Your last sentence stated eloquently what the Cubs problem with Milton is. Not
guestures made towards fans, opponents or teamates.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jun 30, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Lose
It’s a huge issue when he’s not producing runs
What don’t you understand about this statement? I could care less what Milton is doing, with the exceptions of getting injured or suspended, if he had 40-50 RBIs by now.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
you just proved his point.
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 30, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll spell it out for you
All I care about is his run-production. When he’s not producing he looks like a crybaby, selfish, non-professional idiot with his rediculous antics. An organization will “put up” with his kind of behavior when he’s an asset for the team; he’s currently not an asset, but a detriment. Is it possible for you to read between the lines?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
except you also seem to care
about his gestures. Perhaps also his aftershave and his underwear.
If all you care about his run production, then yesterday should make you happy, because he hit the ball well three times, and got an RBI.
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 30, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
=selfish player, not a team player.
When he’s gesturing towards fans, then yes I care cause it takes away from the game, his teammates, and his team. In words easier to understand, it affects his play. Please don’t tell me you can dispute his horrific numbers? A AAA minor leaguer could do better he’s doing right now….oh wait his name is Jake Fox!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
You can't prove any of this, especially any effects it may have on his play or the team's play
You seem to be projecting what you want to think about Bradley. If you dislike the guy, then fine. Just don’t pretend it’s because he waggles his hands after a base hit.
If another player says he selfish, then I’ll believe it. But from what I’ve seen, he’s an intensely competitive player who wants to succeed and gets intensely frustrated when he doesn’t.
I don’t even understand where you get the protecting his “delicate image” stuff.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Media
Hey, when the Cubs signed him I wanted him to succeed, and I still believe he can. I understand he’s fiery and ultra-competitive, but the proof is in the pudding. How many times have we seen him go to the media and say I’m misunderstood, or talk about himself but not the team? It leads me to believe that he is more interested in proving people wrong, more than helping his team win. Tell me, why didn’t he just accept the suspension earlier in the year? It’s because he thought the umps and league did him wrong. It had nothing to do with the team, and he could’ve sat out while nursing one of his many injuries. You apologists need to take off your Cub-colored glasses and get some perspective.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Delicate image
You would agree that his persona is kind of delicate, right? Another word for it is insecure. Make sense?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
what?
first of all, you realze that reporters and editors decide what is printed, not the interviewee.
Secondly, he talks about the team all the time — mostly about how he’s down on himself for letting them down.
He didn’t accept the suspension earlier in the year because:
1) He was right
2) The Players Assoc. default is to appeal
3) HE WAS RIGHT
4) He was supported by his manager
5) HE WAS FREAKING RIGHT.
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 30, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He was right
but again he showed why he’ll always put himself before the team. That’s nine, count them nine teams! I’m sure you can point to what went wrong all nine times while apologizing for MB.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
he’s been traded twice. His other moves have been as a free agent. And exactly how did it hurt the team? He missed a single game.
You have continued to fail to prove your point.
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 30, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
how does it affect his play? Please use facts to support your argument.
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 30, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not quantifiable
but when he’s 271 points below his OPS and 83 points less than his average from last year it certainly makes you wonder. It’s definitely not his physical ability I’ll tell you that much.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
once again — how does it affect his play?
Use facts.
If it is unquantifiable, then you cannot quantify it — and therefore, you cannot make statments like “It’s definitely not his physical ability I’ll tell you that much.” At least, not without looking like someone who is attempting to promote opinion as fact.
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 30, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Two aspects of any sport
Physical and mental. Which one does Bradley have down pat? The physical side of the game hands down. What do most rational people say about hitting or pitching a baseball? It’s 90% mental. Once again, I go back to all the mental mistakes this year. Oops…I threw the ball into the stands and there wasn’t three outs. Oops…I forgot to think about the possibility that the outfielder might catch this ball and force me out. Oops…I forgot I would be suspended if I make contact with the ump (right or wrong it doesn’t matter, rules are rules). Oops…I put my own motives ahead of the team’s when I didn’t just accept my suspension when I was hurt and couldn’t play anyway.
Please…offer some more excuses for a player who can’t think of anymore to cover his ass.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Facts you say
Where are the facts that promote defending a guy who can’t find anyone to defend his actions?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
So being a smartass means you're selfish?
Really?
Awesome. I’ll have to keep that in mind.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Couldn't have missed my point more entirely
Nothing to do with being a smartass, and everything to do with selfishness. Please read the gazillion posts above and below. I’m officially done!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Yes it does to me
He was being silly doing the “talking” hand gesture.
All the weeks of talk about having some fire and fun… and MB starts to show that side and someone flies off the handle saying he should just “shut up and play”.
I don’t understand.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I interpreted it a different way
I don’t believe for one second it was directed to the dugout. If someone is having fun with teammates don’t you think a smirk would form on his face instead of a scowl?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
You're basing all this on his facial expression?
Wow.
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.
I love how you people
take one, tiny part of my post and twist it beyond belief.
“A tiger never changes his stripes”
I’m not the only that believes his antics are rediculous. This is from our own AL.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
You people?!
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.
Ah, the funny race card!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Are you sure he was gesturing at his teammates?
And, if so, do you really think he was doing it in “a very hostile manner”? I saw the first few innings of the game on TV and heard a lot of heckling, which echoed nicely in the half-empty ballpark. I figured Milton was gesturing at the heckler(s).
And I, too, would disagree that Milton’s rather dramatic approach to the game is a huge issue. His lack of offensive production is what matters.
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I don't think it's at the other team
it’s a way to connect with the players in the dugout.
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 30, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
He’s doing it all for the wrong reasons, and putting himself above the team.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Um no
Just like Geo/RJ point at the dugout are “putting themselves” above the team? By being silly? Playing with their teammates?
He makes himself laugh and no one sucker punched him later… I think his teammates were okay with it.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Where's the proof?
That he was directing it towards the dugout. He did the same exact thing directly toward Cub fans when he hit his first HR of the year at Wrigley. Basically, telling us to shut up by gesturing with his hand up and down like a person’s mouth. It’s way different to point to the sky or to the dugout acknowledging teammates.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Wheres the proof he was taunting fans?
Isn’t it just as likely is something funny and innocuous?
Or does that just not jive w/ your image of MB so it doesn’t count?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I gave you proof
He made the same exact gesture at Wrigley as he was walking back to the dugout. He was indisputably facing the fans and gesturing towards the stands after being berated for his play on the first road trip. Also, if a player is motioning towards his teammates, the said person usually has a smile or is smirking cause it’s funny. Last night he had a look of disdain on his face while using his fingers and thumb to mimic fan chatter.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I didn't see it
But whatever.
MB is obviously a horrible guy who taunts little children in the stands. There could never possibly be another explanation for what he does.
Lets just assume the worst about everyone!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Totally agree.
As long as they aren’t punching babies in the stands, players can act however they want to act. It’s all just static. The results are what matter – and, last night, Milton had pretty good results.
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So you're also upset with Theriot, Fontenot, Geo, Lee, etc?
Because they all do (or did last year) that finger waggle thing after base hits.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Depends on the context of it
Don’t get me wrong I like a little emotion from players, but only when it benefits the team. Bradley seems to be directing it towards Cub fans and the opposing team’s fans. Thus, he’s doing it all for himself and his delicate image.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
which is a statement
you make with no support.
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 30, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
Soto, Fonty, Lee, and the Riot were all producing last year. That’s why it’s fine to talk/gesture a little when a player is producing, not good when you have 17 RBIs, 5 HRs, and an OPS barely over .700 in 59 games. How’s that for support?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
the lack of support
is for the comment of whom he is directing it towards.
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 30, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I responded to his comment which was directed towards me.
Did you fail English comprehension in school?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
wow
reading fail. It’s ok. There are programs.
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 30, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Certainly on your part
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
no
not really.
You keep making a supposition with nothing to back it up.
Which is, of course, not new.
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 30, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Please see all those numbers you missed 6 posts up.
Those are all anyone needs to see/read/ or hear when talking about how pathetic Bradley has been this year.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
no one denies
that he’s not playing as well as we expected or wanted.
Prove that it’s related to hand-gestures. Prove that you can make that connection by watching through a TV screen.
Go on. Use facts and citations. Back up your statements with verifiable content.
I’ll wait.
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 30, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't need to
His hand gesture at a home game this year after hitting his first HR and last night’s were identical. The first time it was directed to the fans, which leads me to believe it had nothing to do with fraternizing with teammates. My original argument is that he needs to worry about his performance and not the fan’s or media’s perception of him. It’s always been his problem, why can’t anyone here understand that? He has a pattern of behavior that even the most inexperienced of all therapists would say is holding him back in his career. Everyone would agree that he has all the physical talent in the world, but for some reason he can’t really break out or play consistently. Hmm…I wonder what his problem is? Maybe it’s because he can’t get a grip of his emotions and always lashes out no matter the consequences.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I never said it had anything to do with his hand gestures
I mentioned he needed to concentrate on the game only, and not worry about what’s out of his control. Please see my original post:
Why does Bradley have to yap or hand gesture everytime he gets a hit or an RBI? Just shut the **** up and go about your business like you’ve done it before. I knew this guy was a headcase, but come on already!
See, absolutely no correlation between his hand gestures and his lousy numbers. I was insinuating that he’s trying too hard to justify/fulfill his contract or worth to the team.
Trying too hard and worrying about things out of one’s control= certain failure.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
I'm done
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
Hey, uh, thanks again for McGehee.
He had a bad, no, really terrible error last night that allowed 2 runs, but then hit a grand slam to put the game out of reach. McGehee has really taken the sting out of Bill Hall sucking and allowed Counsell to fill in for Weeks instead of spending most of his time over at 3rd. I’m assuming he won’t maintain that .400 OBP and .956 OPS over the long haul, but he’s a major reason we’ve been able to hang with the Cardinals despite our sub-par starting pitching.
Fair is fair though. We’ve floundered just enough the last month (Cards too) to keep from burying you while ARam is out. Should be a fun second half…
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 30, 2009 7:58 AM CDT reply actions
Raise your hand if you expected McGehee to do anything like this.
Or even make the 25-man roster.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I can raise my hand on the second statement.
But not the first.
He’s only gotten 110 AB, so he may be in line for a correction (i.e., a slump).
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Al, Carlos Marmol hit a batter among his four outs in that "uneventful" game in Detroit.
Fortunately, the other three outs were strikeouts. My wife and I were sitting behind home plate and Carlos plunked the Tiger batter solidly on the left hip, drawing an “ugh” from the hitter and an “ooooh” from the crowd…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Has to suck facing a guy like Marmol when you know how hard he throws and how wild he is
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, the Cubs were just as skiddish facing Zumaya
and his pitches SOUNDED every bit as fast as the 101-104mph they were posting on the scoreboard- 10 mph faster that Marmol.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
Forgot about the HBP
and I was sitting right behind home plate, too. Good seats, no? Those must be the “cheapest” good seats in MLB.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
We had upgraded from our seats in section 116. $77 per ticket less the $39 already paid.
Not bad at all…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
I wouldn't call the Bucs any names until
after the Cubs finish the season with an .800 winning pct against them.
Until then…they won last night; nice, now let’s win again tonight.
Not to be too cliche’ like here, but one game at a time. Just win the next game.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
After this last month, one game at a time is no
cliche.
if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand
Bucs had Cubs disease last night
No clutch hitting with RISP.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
The Cubs did too
1-9 with RISP. Just don’t notice it since they won.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
Hmmm...
Rich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits…
So he was nearly unhittable except for the nine hits he gave up? To the Pirates? I didn’t see the game but seeing that number in the box score kind of worried me.
"I don't think anybody's paying attention to the Cubs." - Prince Fielder
I thought he looked really good through the first 4...
after that he seemed to be working out of trouble the rest of the night.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Yeah, that was an incongruous pair of statements...
The better way of saying it was that he wasn’t getting hit too hard. But the Pirates did hit .300 against Harden last night.
Uh, well he did say "nearly."
Seriously, a lot of those hits were gifts from the BABIP Godz.
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They are calling for a chance of t storms tonight in pitts
If this game gets PPD, will they play a Double Header tomorrow or wait till Sept?
"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 30, 2009 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
We must be trying for the all time record on PPD games this year.
Damn you, Tom Skilling!!
…Wait, does he control Pittsburgh’s weather too?
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
He controls ALL weather!
Quick, somebody hand me a puppy. I’m sorry, folks, but his Skilling’s bloodthirst is unquenchable!
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you think
a puppy is gonna be enough?
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 30, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe not.
We might have throw in a kitten, possibly a couple baby chicks – he goes through those like popcorn.
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he said he wants to sacrifice a live chicken.
(aw crap, now I’ve gone and broken one of Worf’s 10 things that are killing the Cubs. My bad.)
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 Bill Potter on Jun 30, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of Tom Skilling...
Here’s an instant video classic from February, 2008 – shortly after Zell took over the Tribune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgiZvE7iWhI
You probably have to be somewhat familiar with WGN and the morning news team to truly appreciate it, but I showed it to my non-Chicago family and they busted a gut. Good stuff.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I bet he uses that sprinkle-on nacho cheese.
Delicious, but Evil
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Whoa, Now he's disrupting my ability to use the "reply" feature...
His power knows no limit!
Save yourselves!!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I can't help but read that and think that he must sound a lot like gilbert gottfried.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
By the way, looks like the Pirates roster may be a little different before today's game
Aside from the Hinske deal (OF Garrett Jones was called up from Indianapolis), Nyjer Morgan and LHP Sean Burnett may be sent to Washington for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan.
So, the Pirates may be playing shorthanded tonight. Something to watch for.
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
wow
they’re in sale mode.
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 30, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would they want Milledge?
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 30, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Milledge has more talent than Morgan
Maybe they think they can get his head screwed on straight.
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
That's the thing, though
Everyone thinks, “We can fix this guy” . . . and then they find out they can’t.
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 30, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I won’t complain if Pittsburgh wants to weaken themselves by doing this.
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
Why would the Nats want Morgan?
Who knows what lunacy lurks in the minds of GMs…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
But...but...
…why would they trade Nyjer Morgan? Why he’s the Juan Pierre of the future!
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.
Plus, if Morgan gets traded
then Jeff Salazar gets called up to take his spot. Get excited, Buccos fans.
I should know more when I head over to Victory Field for tonight’s Indianapolis Indians game in an hour or two.
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
Maybe Freddy Sanchez
will end up in a Cubs uniform by mistake somehow tonight and leave town with him before anybody notices.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Santo Francesco?
he could replace that other saint who played here…
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
With all these saints playing for the Cubs,
You would figure they would have won a World Series by now, no?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 30, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice guys don't always win championships.
That’s why Santo Marco was shown the door for Milton.
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
Santo Ronaldo never won one
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 30, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
indeed.
Perhaps the Cubs are trying the Four Horsemen approach – D-Lee, Milty, Lilly and Scrappy.
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
And if that doesn't work
They can sign you, me, ballhawk and daver for the Four Seasonings approach.
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 30, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
At this point, whatever works.
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
I made a real nice play at third base last night
Of course, it was 12" softball….
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 30, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
When not at second base
I can coach the hell out of the third-base coaches box.
We’re on our way, I tell ya…
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
Ah, dumping Garfunkel, I see
Taking our time, but don’t know where?
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 30, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
if we play well enough
we was [would] all [be] on the cover of Newsweek.
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
Does this mean they'd also have to acquire
Jorge Julio?
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 30, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
nope.
but Julio Franco could be a hitting coach/emergency first baseman.
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
YES! Then I'd no longer be the oldest player on the team... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
If one of us was on second base and another got a hit
The first one would be Homeward Bound.
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 30, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoever emerged as the leader among us could claim
“I Am A Rock”
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 30, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
If we struggled, instead of boos, we'd hear
The Sound Of Silence
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 30, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
If we got the team through rough times, we'd be
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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 30, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
of course, after every tough postseason we can sing
April Come She Will
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
Cubs just called up Spellcheck, and sent down Ascanio.
"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)
.
Oh... link
"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)
.
In Ron Santo voice...
Geez! What is goin’ on?!
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well
Samardzija has been starting at Iowa, and he’s done well, adding a more effective slider to his repertoire of a fastball and a split-finger pitch.
If this is true, then ok. Let’s see what he’s got. I really wish Guzman could come back from the DL faster, tho.
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 30, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
if Shark can do what he did last year
… and Guzman can come back strong, our bullpen could improve substantially.
I hate this move
Leave Jeff at AAA and let him work on getting better.
And Jose had done well… why is he going down?
Anyone got an update on Gooze?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
No, but here's an update on gauze.
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 30, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Well... thats a random link
Even from you!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
I am the Dorito Bandito!
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Folger's IS good cooking!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
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by Shanghai Badger on Jun 30, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
We've secretly replaced Shanghai's car with this Bagel
Good to the last drop.
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 30, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Was it selfish?
;-)
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 30, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Course it was
All for your link stat whore ways and disrupting the team, dontcha know??
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
Still nowhere near 20k
>sigh<
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 30, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
How many did your previous incarnation have?
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 30, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, then, we're at about the same count
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 30, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe..
Technically… but she doesn’t exist anymore. So did her posts really happen?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
we can search for them.
and get results.
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 30, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Freaky
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 30, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Peavy!
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.
McGehee!
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 30, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Brock!
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 30, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
LEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOY JENKINS!
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 30, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Harry Steinfeldt!
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 30, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Steinfeldt? Who are these people?
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.
Cosmo!
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 30, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
wtf
Jeff Stevens has to be pretty pissed right about now. Also, Ascanio seemed to be doing pretty good after a rocky start.
by dr stabbingworth on Jun 30, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
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