Cubs Go For Series Win: Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Wednesday 7/1, 6:05 CT
by Al on Jul 1, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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That's right, ledge-jumpers. Despite the Cubs' horrendous road trip (2-7 so far), they can come home with a series win by defeating the Pirates this evening. With the work Randy Wells has done so far, I'd give them a pretty good chance of doing just that. And the Brewers just lost to the Mets 1-0, so the Cubs can pick up a full game on Milwaukee with a win tonight.
Meanwhile, the schedule-makers did both Chicago teams a favor by scheduling them out of town the last three days. It's 61 degrees in Chicago this afternoon and drizzling, another lovely early November day. Fortunately, it's supposed to clear out tomorrow and be very pleasant all weekend.
I don't usually agree with Rick Morrissey, but he got it right in his column this morning blaming Jim Hendry for the current mess. He is absolutely correct. Hendry built the 2009 Cubs, whether by his own design or following requests made by Lou, or both. But read this passage:
Trading Mark DeRosa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in Bosnia and parts of Herzegovina, is the least of Hendry's sins. And stepping in before the hated Cardinals swooped in and acquired DeRosa from Cleveland over the weekend wouldn't have solved the team's current problems. Cubs fans would like to think that, but it's not true.
Well, I do differ with that part. (And how did Not Bruce Froemming get into Morrissey's computer?) It would have solved one problem, at least -- getting a versatile player who can play several positions, hit reasonably well, and be a clubhouse leader. That's not to say that the Cubs don't have many other problems that have to be addressed soon. One of them will be after Aramis Ramirez returns from his rehab assignment on Monday; the rehab assignment to the Peoria Chiefs will begin Friday with Peoria's game at Kane County. For those of you hoping to see the recently-promoted Josh Vitters play in that series, now you can go to Friday's game and see A-Ram instead. You can get tickets here -- the game starts at 6 pm CDT and there's a fireworks show afterwards.
Lineup via Twittermyer:
Fuld, lf; Theriot, ss; Lee, 1b; Bradley, rf; Fox, 3b; Fukudome, cf; Soto, c; Blanco, 2b; Wells, p
I like this lineup. What does Lou do if they score 10 runs tonight?
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Neither of tonight's starting pitchers has ever faced his opponent, nor anyone on the teams' current rosters. You know how the Cubs usually do against guys like that, although Vazquez has already had his time of making another team look silly, last Friday vs. the Royals. He also made five appearances for the 2007 Tigers.
Other than the two Ozzie Virgils, father and son, Virgil Vazquez is the sixth major leaguer to be known by that first name. The last one before Vazquez was Virgil Trucks, who had a long career in the 1940's and 1950's, mostly with the Tigers, last appearing for the 1958 Yankees. There were four other players whose first given name was "Virgil" who chose to be called by some other name, probably wisely. The complete list of major league Virgils, in case you are bored, is here. (I love weird searches on baseball-reference.com!)
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First, yea, go Cubs
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow it is nice to see Soriano get the day off..Go Cubs!
by cubbiepride on Jul 1, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait...what do you call the last 12 games he played in? Oh yeah...those were OFF DAYS.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this a rest or is he being benched finally?
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
is not being benched. That’s a ridiculous concept. It’s not going to happen. Can we please maintain some semblance of perspective?
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh right.............
he’s something like 24 for 140 the past several weeks….what was I thinking
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll refrain from comment.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not benched. He's just being tied up in the locker room to prevent any more hopping.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
by zevkalman on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That hop is the most embarassing thing about being a Cub fan!
What an idiot!
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lest we forget Sammy
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it amazing
that people care about this.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
People are really stretching to hate these days.
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 1, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The MOST embarassing thing? Seriously?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, there's hyperbole
And then there’s hyperbole.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
It’s finally getting difficult to talk your way into the lineup every day despite being mired in the .220’s and offering little to no defensive support. Soriano on the bench…rightfully so.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
by krummy12 on Jul 1, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Virgil looks rather forlorn in that photo
He’s pining to be traded to a winning team. Poor kid.
Anywho, Fuld leading off? Really? Well, can’t do much worse than the usual suspect, can he?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he went to Deb's glamour shots.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like the dramatic lighting.
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy look a little Sotoish
in that pic.
Fuld should enjoy his moment in the sun. It won’t last.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you DrewishLou.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. When they play over their heads, and when they play under the gutter. When they win the division, and then get swept in the division series. When they get no-hitters and when they blow no-hitters. And some day, when they go all the way and get those rings. This is the kind of fan I am.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DLou?
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 1, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its important to have
a good relationship with your catcher…
by cozmotaylor123 on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Cubbies
Let’s get a series win and bring it back home to gain some ground on the Brewers..
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A series win versus the Pirates
doesn’t exactly cream my Twinkie.
YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO WIN SERIES’ VERSUS THE PIRATES!
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Jul 1, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby Steps
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"cream my Twinkie."
Priceless.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds of this joke:
A little girl goes to the barbershop with her father. While her dad is getting his hair cut, the girl begins eating a snack cake. While she’s eating, she walks over and stands right next to the barber’s chair.
The barber looks down and says, “Sweetheart, you’re gonna get hair on your Twinkie.”
“I know,” the little girl replies. “I’m gonna get boobies, too.”
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, damnit, I laughed.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They do count the same
At the end of the year, all wins are 1, even against the Pirates.
by cubbybear on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win tonight and be 3.5 back....
take 3 or 4 vs the Brewers..get Aram back on Monday..Guzman on Tuesday…Season alive!..I can dream right? haha
by cubbiepride on Jul 1, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dream BIG!!
Let’s sweep the Brew Crew!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we can do that
we can really establish ourselves as serious about wanting to take back the Central. It’ll be a dogfight, and it won’t be easy, but regardless, it’ll be excellent if the Cubs can pull of a sweep, or even a series win…
by ZachenFoot on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...To dream, the impossible dream, la-la-la.
I hope you are right. There’s nothing wrong right now that a nice 10-12 game win streak by the Cubs wouldn’t cure…
…and NO better time to rattle that sucker off than NOW…
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!
by Zeke on Jul 1, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Assuming someone actually wins that series,
we should know whether to be buyers or sellers after Milwaukee comes to town.
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jul 1, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guarantee you we’ll be buyers no matter what.
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
I hope the “no matter what” comment does not prove prophetic….
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Jul 1, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuld in the leadoff spot, Lou? Really?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really a huge fan of that move myself
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Jul 1, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can he do worse than Soriano has done the last month?
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the last 28 days, Soriano has batted .200/283/295/578, with 19 hits, 6 doubles, an HR and 6 RBIs, along with 2 stolen bases and 10 walks.
Yes. Sam Fuld can do worse.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict Fuld will get one fewer HR.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So could anyone really.
I’m not a fan of the move though, and it almost feels like Lou has created a self-fulfilling prophecy so that if Fuld fails in this spot, he has more of a reason to keep trotting Sori out there.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou doesn't need a reason to trot Soriano out
what we need is for Sori to get some rest.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is a day or twos rest enough to cure Sori's woes?
I don’t think it is. The logical side of me agrees with you, but the speculative side just seems to think that if Fuld doesn’t do as well as Soriano, then he can come out and say that he tried to do something different, but obviously Soriano is the best person to leadoff since others have failed in that spot…even though, y’know, Soriano hasn’t been hot stuff in that role either. I mostly agree with you though.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.
I don’t think two days is enough either. But the all-star break is coming up, hopefully he can get his rest then.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Completely forgot about the ASG
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so have
most of the Cubs. :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 Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear there is a oxygen chamber that is available.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah,
not making fun of his death, just his weird side.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I know
I was just messing with ya
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thta's one hell of a month to be proud of.........
if Fuld strikes out three times I will eat my words……if he get two hits he’ll only be 17 hits away from Soriano’s June totals. Just different ways of looking at the possibilities.
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
different
is a word.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like an adjective or adverb?
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has nine major league plate appearances and zero hits.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well we are used to that from our leadoff hitter.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's due..
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Srsly
Does it really f*cking matter.
This team can’t get on base, and doesn’t know what to do when it does. I had a better chance of scoring when I was a zit-faced 9th grader.
Bring on Fuld!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it'll be like when George did the opposite of everything on "Seinfeld."
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly!
Just like George wants chicken salad, on rye, untoasted because it is the opposite of tuna on toast.
I want the exact OPPOSITE of Soriano, Theriot, Bradley, Lee!
Bring on Fuld, Theriot, Lee, Bradley! That’s brilliant! We’re gonna be working for George Steinbrenner in no time!
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
by Reddevil on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hi, I'm George. I'm unemployed and still live with my parents."
“Well, hello…”
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great episode
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Jul 1, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
almost makes me wonder if Sori got to name his lead-off replacement
fine, I’ll sit on one condition…
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone asked Lou
why he switched Bradley and Lee in the order. Bradley has done better in the third spot and Lee has been killer at cleanup this year.
Plus with Bradley higher OBP, that is another person potentially on base ahead of our only decent hitter this year.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
Lou wanted his guy with the best average in the 3 spot.. and once Lee’s bat came alive he made the switch..
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their OBP is just about even, but Lee has about 100 points on Bradley with slugging.
Doesn’t make the most sense to me.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anything this season make sense?
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You got me there,
I am questioning most of Lou’s moves nowadays.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Join the club.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The poet Virgil...
…from Dante’s Inferno: My favorite Virgil.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this from FINAL FANTASY?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derp...
Devil May Cry, duh…My God, my nerd powers are fading.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I’ve been outnerded. I didn’t think it was possible.
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 1, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tekken?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then there was Virgil Carter
QB for the Bengals back when they were almost good.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon cubs
teach these lege jumpers a lesson
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like ur D is gone
maybe he jumped off the leDge?
by desmoCubbie on Jul 1, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else wonder why Fuld is in left?
He’s better defensively than Bradley AND Fukudome.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he can probably hit better, too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 1, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but that's not the point
I sort of get this kind of thing when it comes to Theriot and Blanco, but why not put Fuld in center, Milton in left and Fukudome in right?
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I gotta admit - that's not a bad idea.
I guess Lou doesn’t want to play Dome and Bradley “out of position,” so to speak.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? He's done it for the last 3 years with Theriot and most of the year with Fontenot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um ...
Fukudome is used to playing in right, and Bradley PLAYED CENTER last night. I know it was just for an inning in Bradley’s case.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I agree about Dome. He's better in right field.
But, in Lou’s mind, he’s a centerfielder first this season. And, as you say, the Bradley in CF thing was just a desperation move.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that's really the reasoning
… then “Lou’s mind” needs some help.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would he?
When was the last time Bradley played in left? We should be thankful he could still play right.
"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace."
by All The Way on Jul 1, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley played center last night
Why in the hell couldn’t he play left?
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can probably hit better, three...
I’m adding Soriano to the list
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's replacing Soriano
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon, Drew
You really can’t see why I would ask that question — and why your answer isn’t really a good enough answer?
I apologize if you’re being sarcastic.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not being sarcastic
and I understand why you don’t like it as an answer, but I’m pretty sure that’s Lou’s reasoning.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that Lou may think that stability
is important. Don’t screw around with the positions. Do everything you can to give the players the same opportunities, day in and day out. That means keeping Dome in center, Bradley in right. If Soriano is back tomorrow, and Bradley sits, I’d expect Fuld to be in right.
I think there’s some basis to that.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No disrespect to you personally, Drew
But I think that’s ridiculous logic. Would moving Fukudome and Bradley over one position make them hit worse than they already have?
I’m not saying Fukudome should start at short and Bradley should me our new long reliever. But unless I’m missing something — Bradley has a tough time making the throw from left, etc. — this is just stupid.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand what you're saying.
nevertheless, I think Lou thinks that he wants to make as few day-to-day changes as possible. Bradley’s moved in the lineup, he doesn’t want to do more then that.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this
is the logic why Theriot remains at short while our subs that may be more adept at SS defensively play 2b. Continuity seems important to Lou.
"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg
by gwood on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I noted this above
Continuity for middle infielders would probably be important. But for outfielders? Don’t buy it for a second — assuming we’re not talking about putting a slow-footed outfielder in center.
Oh, wait — we did that last night.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly.
Bradley wasn’t in center for a whole game, it was one inning.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure -- I'm sold
Because the continuity has really paid off this year.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, actually
the banner of the Cubs this year has been NO Continuity. the lineup always changes, people are in and out of different positions, etc, etc, etc.
Besides, I’m not saying I completely agree with it. I don’t think it’s going to be a significant problem. Dome plays a perfectly fine center.
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to BR...
…we have used 60 batting orders in 2009, and used 112 last year.
I would say that’s just about on par with last year, which does not suggest to me that there has been a terribly greater number of lineup switch-roos in 2009 compared to 2008.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
but the players, in general, remained the same.
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 Jul 1, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE WIRE: SEASON 3
Rules change. Game remains the same.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll contest that, too
The roster changed a lot between April and June — Pie, Murton, Edmonds, Eric Patterson …
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pie and Murton
and patterson got very little playing time. RJ was brought in before the season and did most work in Center, and was joined by Edmonds pretty early.
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by drewishdrewid on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds didn't join the Cubs until late May, IIRC
We’re nitpicking now (emphasis on “we”). Anyway, I hope I’m wrong, and that Fukudome can’t catch up with a ball on key play tonight.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lack of continuity hasn't been the issue
The problem, largely, has been the lack of production from two guys whom Lou is apparently concerned might not play well if they play in other spots in the outfield. Granted, Bradley and Fukudome aren’t the only underachievers, but it’s not like Lou should worry about upsetting their rhythm at the plate.
I agree that this decision might have no impact on tonight’s game. But I don’t see why we (really, Lou) should take the risk.
I’ll shut up about it now.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to BR...
…we have used 60 batting orders in 2009, and used 112 last year.
I would say that’s just about on par with last year, which does not suggest to me that there has been a terribly greater number of lineup switch-roos in 2009 compared to 2008.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same reason
It’s the same reason why people believe a guy that jogs out to his position 8 or 9 times a game, walks back to the dugout once or more per game, routinely fails to run out ground balls, barely reaches first base on pop-outs and flyouts, runs the bases 90 feet or less at a time….somehow needs a day of “rest”.
Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?
by krummy12 on Jul 1, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have some theories ...
but what reason are you hinting at?
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. Heath Bell, you are my hero!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're going to win here. And that's the end of the story.
by Rick B on Jul 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that Rick Barnes, basketball coach of the Texas Longhorns.
jk
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish this was a short story...
instead of this old volume of encyclopedias and child craft books.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be negative
but the Cubs haven’t exactly come through when the Cards or Brewers have failed. I think it would go a long way if they could win tonight in showing they can succeed when others fail, but history hasn’t been kind.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay this is outing number 10 for RDubs...
…I said thats how many it would take for me to be a believer.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 1, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RDubs, huh?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is RDubs his nickname?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Dierkes, you are the baseball equivalent of Albert Pujols.
You are a baseball god.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you just get off the golf course with him and Heath Bell?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heath Bell .... with his warm fastball in the upper 90s buzzing past my dreadlocks
nah it wasn’t a golf course, more like a fishing trip. Real mean DO WORK
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, but printer has a lot of explaing to do, these comments are quite interesting...
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaining a game on the Brewers isn't
going to matter when they come into Wrigley and sweep the Cubs this weekend. By Sunday afternoon, the Cubs will have realized that they’ll be sellers at the end of the month.
by TarHeelHawk on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I'm a Cubs fan
and have been my whole life. It’s hard to get excited about a team that MIGHT finish .500 this year. Right now the Brewers have all the mojo, and the Cubs don’t seem to have a clue.
by TarHeelHawk on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're here...because...?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need some link to society when you never leave the basement
Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain
by dr stabbingworth on Jul 1, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me it's gonna be a GREAT game thread tonight!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of the last game I went to
When before the game, the idiots behind us were laughing about how they got kicked out last time they were at Wrigley…
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good times...
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
by Blue W on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather buy some of that Miller Park Special Sauce.
DAMN that stuff is goooooooood.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ain't lying, it makes the brat!
though the Stoddard’s brats at Warner Park in Madison are my all-time favorites ballpark tube-steaks
by wallrock on Jul 1, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooh!
and a pretty pink pony to YOU sir!
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 Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello, TarHeelHawk
you remind me of a Sean May. If you are a Tar Heels fan, you would know who he is. Well, he sucks.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fat. Don't forget Sean May is very fat.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're right!
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite Virgil...
…is Pat Hughes.
Gus Grissom (Marquis’ uncle) real name is/was Virgil. Thank You, The Right Stuff!
by Dan Serafini on Jul 1, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't he in CSI:Montreal?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 1, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite Virgil
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it was Virgil Grissom
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
by Itchy on Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are both Chicago teams out of town?
Isn’t the point of interleague play to spark interest in baseball? Then WHY did MLB send both Chicago teams out of town immediately after they played the conclusion of the red line series?
Isn’t the point of interleague play to gain fan interest for the summer? Isn’t momentum lost if you promptly send both Chicago teams out of town after they play each other?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 1, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't watching both teams be enough to generate more disinterest.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it now
it’ll be 2-0 when Fuld appears in a ballgame. Next stop, Cooperstown!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jul 1, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is everyone in such a bad mood today?
It must be the crappy weather.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 1, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
36-38 and looking really crappy.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We lived through the 90's
Shouldn’t we be used to this?
by Pre on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The expectations have been raised since then, 2003 and 2008.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in a good mood, if it helps.
I’m also in a food coma, but that’s neither here nor there.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jul 1, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you been eating Smores?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I, for one, have to stay at the office til 8
and have to catch a plane at 7 a.m. I ate a Lean Cuisine. Cigarettes are almost $10 now.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite my headache
I’m a good mood. Hossa signed with the Blackhawks, I had a kick ass bowl of a tortilla soup for lunch, and I’m going to have some more soup and watch the Cubs. Never in my life has there been a better time for soup in July than now.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The good news is the weather is supposed
to improve for the weekend.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 1, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's being positive.
Not only are you in a good mood. You are a good mood. LOL
"Any old kind of a run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by mattvegas on Jul 1, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that totally pumped me up too
except 12 yrs might be a little too long. It’s tough to lose the Berlin Wall though.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The contract that was worked out is excellent though
It’s fairly front loaded, which makes sense given its length.
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dannimon, fine you don't have to try smoothies and yogurt.
This website suits you perfectly though, Wasabi Sauce
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 1, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out. See you on the other side.
I guess it’s all on Sam Fuld’s shoulders. Let’s go, Cubs!
by Fresca on Jul 1, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your comments were fizzy and refreshing as always!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
like alka-seltzer
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 Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope we see Milton after the game tonight!
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jul 1, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Had to do a double-take on that one
coz I haven’t seen either in a while…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean in one piece and not arguing with the manager?
Absolutely!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or with fans, opposing players, or the cosmos.
"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 Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's with Trammel's face in the picture?
Looks like an alien with a huge chew in his lip!
"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 Jul 1, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering the same thing....
It’s kind of disturbing.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jul 1, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I'm out of here too.
Hope everyone has a good night. Don’t feed the trolls!
by Craig in South Bend on Jul 1, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially yogurt!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the lede
AL, and the headline.
I don’t know if ya’ll notice, but Hendry has not been very visible these days.
You don’t see him “yucking it up” with Len and Bob, right now – and, other than the Bradley recent blow up, his head is stuck in the sand like an ostrich.
by The E-Man on Jul 1, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or he's on the phone.
Kudos on your spelling of “lede,” by the way.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I just learned this
within the year – at 50!
by The E-Man on Jul 1, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never too late to know the jargon of a dying industry my friend
Did you know “milquetoast” didn’t make it in this year’s edition of the AP Stylebook?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's cause he's painted himself in a corner and is trying to figure how to get out.
"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 Jul 1, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right.
I’m out for home. Hope to hop into the game threads with a lead!
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 Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Going South - All Aboard
So its really good to take a series from the Pirates ? – maybe Conductor Hendry find Mr. Soriano an aisle seat for his ailing knees. Get Mr. Bradley Handicap seating and a straight jacket. Mr. Fuku strap him in so he doesn’t spin out of his seat. First stop Mis Fit City everybody off.
Sori 5 more years of comedy in LF 2 more years of MB and how many does Fuku have ?
Its Ok we got Flud leading off and a mental case for an ACE Nice JOB JH
by DaTruth on Jul 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS for the title.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now dat's what I call da truth!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep Yep.
Lineup looks good to me.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 1, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what's with the weird negative posts?
I don’t mean ‘weird" in that they’re overly negative. I mean ‘weird’ in that I question the sobriety of some of the posters.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sobriety-Cub fans? Oxymoron
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll drink to that!
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny headline on cubs.com
“Two days remain to give Soriano All-Star start”
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"...which he does not deserve!"
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which player will end the 2009 season with more HR? Soriano or Manny?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Manny can teach him about the cycle.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even voting for him.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 1, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Lind went 2-4 with a double and a homer, we should look into him.
I mean… ADAM LIND WENT 2-4 WITH A DOUBLE AND A HOMER, WE SHOULD LOOK INTO HIM.
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT GUY RULES
HE WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM AND WE COULD GET RID OF THAT IDIOT BRADLEY
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 1, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHILE WERE AT IT
MAYBE TRY SORIANO AT SECOND AND TRADE FOR TREVR HOFFMAN.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MAN I WISH WE STILL HAD DEROSA!!!
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by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAVE YOU GUYS THOUGHT OF ROBERTS? HE WOULD BE GREAT!!!
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE BIP ROBERT
THINK HE WOULD PLAY FOR US?
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO YOU THINK THE INDIAN
MIGHT TRADE HIM? WOULD THEY TAKE BRALDEY?!
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere...
there is an 11 year, just shown how to join BCB by his dad in a touching father/son bonding moment, crying his eyes out.
And his name is Eric Hanna. :)
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jul 1, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
I don’t get it…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha, thanks
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DID YOU SEE THE POST? DO YOU THINK WE SHOULDDOO THAT TRADE?
by jesus christos on Jul 1, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor guy/kid, one post and he's out of here.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it right after he posted it
and saw like three replies. I dismissed, then saw it climb through the “rankings.” I didn’t bother looking at it, even as it had nine rec’s and 150+ comments. We’re pretty elitist, aren’t we?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a pretty bad post at a time
… when we’re all pretty agitated. But, yeah, we’re pretty elitist.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually think the caps lock drove everyone over the edge.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Chicago Tribune reports a Cub fansite is a center in cyberbullying. The police are currently searching the for the site administrator, elusively known as Al.”
by jesus christos on Jul 1, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see the real Trib front page this morning?
Too soon Jesus. Too soon…
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that kid went to my school actually
by jesus christos on Jul 1, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Won't be able to watch tonight
Go get ’em, Cubbies.
by elgato on Jul 1, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That might be good for your health.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still at work and can't watch
It will be in the eight inning by the time I get home
by JFCubFan on Jul 1, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLBN
must not have seen the lineup. Their featured Cub tonight is Soriano…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 1, 2009 5:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There ain't much to feature, huh?
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Jul 1, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Fergie Jenkins...
was the answer to one of the easiest trivia questions ever right afterward.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 1, 2009 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they're just going to talk about his hummer with the big sound system.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 1, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot your visual aide
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 1, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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