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The Next "Big Series" Of July: Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview, Friday 7/10, 1:20 CT

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Odd coincidence or serendipity?: Mark DeRosa won't be playing this weekend as he's on the DL, while one of the three pitchers acquired from Cleveland in the DeRosa trade last December will make his major league debut sometime over the weekend (presumably) after being recalled this morning to replace Kevin Hart on the roster. Hart is headed to Iowa to get some work before he himself is recalled after the All-Star break to make another start or two before Ryan Dempster returns from the DL himself.

Got all that straight? Good, because the Cubs have some ground to make up this weekend. Starting the weekend 3.5 games behind the first-place Cardinals, it would take a sweep to overtake them. That's unlikely, but winning three of four would put the Cubs 1.5 games behind going into the break, over .500 at 44-42, and in pretty good shape for the second half.

In the meantime, Bruce Miles tells us that the Cubs may indeed have interest in B.J. Ryan:

The 33-year-old Ryan will have to clear waivers, and once that happens, the Cubs likely will explore the possibility of signing him.

Insiders say any team that ends up with the former closer probably will want him to start out at Triple-A. The Blue Jays are on the hook for the approximately $15 million Ryan is owed through next season. The Cubs, or any team that picks up Ryan, will have to pay him only a prorated share of the major-league minimum salary this year and the minimum for 2010.

The idea of sending him to Iowa first ought to calm the fears of those who think he'd just blow games left and right for the Cubs. Try him out in Triple-A first. Sounds good to me. Get it done, Jim. Meanwhile, Jeff Stevens will be recalled today to fill the roster slot vacated by Hart.

Star-divide

Today's Starting Pitchers
Rich Harden
Rich Harden
Cubs
vs. Brad Thompson
Brad Thompson
Cardinals
5-5 W-L 2-5
5.35 ERA 4.92
77 SO 19
32 BB 14
15 HR 7
vs. Hou -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Rich Harden 5-5 14 13 0 0 0 0 69.0 71 45 41 15 32 77 5.35 1.49


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Brad Thompson 2-5 16 7 0 0 0 0 53.0 58 31 29 7 14 19 4.92 1.36

Brad Thompson shuttles back and forth between starting and relieving, though he has never started against the Cubs. He has had a couple of decent starts this year and several mediocre ones. The only current Cub to have more than a handful of AB vs. Thompson with any success is Derrek Lee (3-for-6, 2 HR). Aramis Ramirez is 0-for-6 against Thompson; maybe this would be a good day for him to sit.

Rich Harden is 2-1, 3.44 in three career starts vs. St. Louis. On April 26 in St. Louis, he struck out nine in six innings and the Cubs won 10-3. He's even handled Albert Pujols well -- 1-for-6 (a double).

Today's game is nationally available on WGN and on EI and in the St. Louis area via FSN Midwest. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.

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Baseball-reference.com game preview

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Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.

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We need Rich Harden to turn back the clock

to this day

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Jul 10, 2009 11:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carpenter is starting today, not Thompson.

And I think it’s a pretty safe bet that Pujols will hit at least one HR today.

by kanderber on Jul 10, 2009 11:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they should never throw him a competitive pitch.

intentional walk every time. let ludwick beat them. and i expect ludwick to hit 2 homeruns today, but i’d stil rather have that than give pujols a chance.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weather looks very sketchy at this point

What would happen if today’s game is cancelled?

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs will still be 3.5 out of first

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: Erin Andrews hit by foul ball...

OH NO! (she’s fine)

Story

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 10, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Micah is PISSED!

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

sorry. forgive the line cross, it reads a lot worse than how i would have said it

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 10, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you sure

Haha, somehow I think saying it aloud would have been worse

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

but I know we were all thinking the same thing

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guilty

n/t

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One game at a time

thats what we need to remember. If we don’t, we’ll be 7.5 out after the weekend.

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Jul 10, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On my way to the game

Lots of red on the train! Go cubs go!!

Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"

by KC in OK on Jul 10, 2009 11:17 AM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

most of it appears to be south of the city

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping you are correct

Being from Central Illinois, my gauge of what is close to wrigley on the radar is a little off

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's raining pretty steadily downtown

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone local have a forecast they can share?

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here

you go.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

That’s not exactly promising.

I’m debating taking the afternoon off to watch the game, but don’t want to burn the PT if it’s delayed or rained out.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a shitty

weather year 2009 has been in Chicago!

The longest winter, followed by “summer” – which will be over too soon.

No wonder my kid is going to San Diego for college.

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's been the same

in Iowa. We’ve had storms most of this week.

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a shitty baseball year as well.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA!

“Its still early”

IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…IF…only…

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh

Woo-woo just pointed at me at the Belmont stop

Guy at bar: "Do you just like that hat or do you like Chicago?"
Me: "I'm in Love, Obsessed and Addicted to the Chicago Cubs!"

by KC in OK on Jul 10, 2009 11:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

That's too bad.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's 7 years of bad luck

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To banish him...

…you need to trick him into saying his name backwards.

by sniffy the bee on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kltpzyxm

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kebert Xela

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was I the only one?

Was I the only one who caught the Family Guy reference?

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

but it’s originally a Superman reference. Hence ABQ’s Kltpzyxm.

by false cognate on Jul 10, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Might explain it

I’ve got a strong distaste for Superman.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

NBNSWH

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Run like hell

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're cursed

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope

it’s a great series! I’ll be at games 2-4 !!! I have the best fiancee in the world!

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Starting the series off beating Carpenter would be HUGE.

C’mon Rich, time to step it up.

Anyone have the lineups? I have a feeling Sori goes off this weekend.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God i hope your feeling is even half true

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups aren't up yet.

Probably will be posted before too long.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs


What an odd picture.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poor background selection

Our team wears Red caps? Hmmmm…………alright. Green background!!!

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not just that.

he, ah… kinda looks like a girl.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe it is

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto

He could double for one of the clerks in our A/P dept.

"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"

by StevenABQ on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat

Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012

by heine41 on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or Chris

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or Shawn

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hayden

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kerry

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou (B)?

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jordan

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah!

GASP!

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derrek

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derrek?

You know girls named Derrek?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bo

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

…there is the whole boy named Sue thing.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Michal

"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray

by Archie on Jul 10, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alfonso

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking

To Catch a Predator

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's got a purty mouth

I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers

by digitalbenjamin on Jul 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No word on

lineups, but I hear that Soto is on the 15 Day DL, with no replacement known at this time. The Cubs will play down a man today.

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lovely

Just lovely.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, fudge.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait its supposed to be Carpenter I thought?

and Thompson tomorrow. When did they switch?

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jul 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Al may have it wrong.

Both cubs.com and cardinals.com have it Carpenter still….

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home run Harden vs. Albert Pujols

and Ryan Ludwick got hot against the Brewers. This would be as good a series as any for Aramis, Alfonso, and Milton to just get white hot.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jul 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols can hit the ball 500 feet for all I care...

As long as nobody is on base and the Cubs are already leading 6-1.

Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!

by DKT on Jul 10, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt Clement back on Cubs.com

That was strange to see. Wonder why they used that picture.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley on the bench and..

Reed Johnson will lead off and Fuku will hit 3rd and play 3rd..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rest of the lineup?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe..

RJ
Lou
Fuku
Hendry
Joshua
Crane K
Zell
Ricketts
Harden

This lineup can’t do any worse I guess..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no love

for Sinatro?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should

sign Billy Crystal. At least we know he can make contact.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Garth Brooks!

He played with the Padres in spring training 3 or 4 years in a row, didn’t he?

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

by hip2bsquare on Jul 10, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Michael Jordan

can play right field and probably hit better than Bradley

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by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome, I love this idea.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you see Michael Jordan hit?

I’m not so sure he CAN hit better than Bradley.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can he be any worse?

At least Jordan wouldn’t get booed at Wrigley (I would hope, although he did play for the Sox, so maybe). Jordan would also be a better clubhouse influence.

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by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let him strike out

six or seven times. He’ll get booed.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but he wouldn't get suspended, have faux injuries, get booed, forget how many outs there are...

…AND NOW…AT RIGHT FIELD, FROM NORTH CAROLINA, SIX FOOT SIX,

MICHAEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
JORDANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you never know.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The fact that you're taking this discussion of having Michael Jordan play RF

over Milton Bradley seriously…well, it fascinates me.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not really

but it’s not like MJ was good at baseball.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was

awful!!

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I looked it up too

HAHAHA. I thought he was given a cup o’ coffee, but I was wrong.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

51 walk

114 strikeouts! EGAD.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question for those who lived here back then:

Did the Sux give him the chance just because of who he was, or was there real talent there?

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by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember when it happened.

I think it was a favor, but had he been able to produce, I’m sure they would have used him.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The minor league

part was a favor but he had to prove himself if he wanted to play in the majors

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

personal favor from Jerry Reinsdorf

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Drew, GW, SWL.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and later

MJ woke up with a horse’s head in his bed. Actually, that’s how he knew he’d been cut. :D

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mostly a favor but

I remember one of the coaches saying something to the effect that he would have considered Jordan a decent prospect had he been 18 instead of 30 at the time.

"That’s what I love about my skip, man. He’ll tell you that you suck...I know I suck. We know we suck...Yeah, we suck. But we’ll see who sucks at the end."
- Gary Sheffield

by DrGalazkiewicz on Jul 10, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching him play 3rd might be fun

Good thing he’s not.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome at the hot corner!

:P

They say why Bradley wasn’t playing?

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou

must really be losing his mind if he is playing Dome at 3rd base

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by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why would RJ lead off against a RHP?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 10, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'm all in favor of picking up B.J. Ryan.

There’s not much to lose by signing him, and the Cubs have had pretty good luck with Blue Jays rejects recently (Reed Johnson and Randy Wells).

Caption: Milton Bradley attempts a one-handed, over-the-shoulder swing after misunderstanding hitting coach Von Joshua’s rather complicated advice.

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by hip2bsquare on Jul 10, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there is no such fruit.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking apple

but that’s what got us into this whole damn mess in the first place

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to think of an answer...

…but my mind keeps going back to the picture at the top of this thread, for some reason.

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by hip2bsquare on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BLou.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if Mr. Ryan and our OF Reed were crossed?

I dunno, but whatever it is might have a hall of fame name

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Jul 10, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomato

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jake Fox backup catcher?

Lou isn’t that crazy, is he?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What else do you want him to do?

Fox played catcher in the minors…and Lilly needs to rest for his start.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BULLOCKS!

THEODORE DOESN’T REST. He allows the competition a chance to catch up.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it bollocks

btw

"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray

by Archie on Jul 10, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just assumed they'd call up Johnson.

But apparently he’s on the 7 day DL. Minor league has a 7 day DL?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAPTION CONTEST

“I think I’ll take the day off tomorrow…have I used the diarrhea excuse yet?

“One more game closer to vesting, YEAH BABY!”

“Even Theriot has a higher OPS+ than me…”

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Caption

Jake Fox just told me my shoe was untied.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAPTION

“If dtpollitt said that stuff to my face, I’d take this bat and -

Ah, who am I kidding. He’d never have the balls to do that."

by Wreckard on Jul 10, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'd sorta be worth it, right?

If he attacked a fan he would be out for at least a few dozen games, we’re talking a monster Ron Artest suspension, right? If I could get him out for the rest of the season and he couldn’t vest his 75 game contract, I’d be saving our team MILLIONS! That’s be worth it, right? Taking one for the team?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes totally worth it.

Please go do that ASAP.

by Wreckard on Jul 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I'm just starting to think you don't like me, Wreck...

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yesterday

was game 68. You don’t have much time.

Also, it would be a mistake, but…

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caption

Unable to fix either his Left-handed and Right-handed swing, Bradley decides to stand over the plate and creat new upward and back golf swing.

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just want to say....

Did you know you can comment on Bleed Cubbie Blue from your phone or PDA? SB Nation has launched mobile commenting. Check it out next time you’re at the game or bar and have something to say.

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup

Reed Johnson (CF)
TheRiot
Fukudome (RF)
Lee
ARam
Soriano
Fontenot
K.Hill
Harden (P)

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:44 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not exactly explosive

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by DMCub on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Explosive if you're talking about the diarrhea Bradley claimed to have today.

Okay, that’s not true. But com’on, it’s within his realm of “illnesses”.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ISWYDT

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

it’s a small ball day.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll be happy

if he can leg out some infield hits.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're right

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

by Clutche on Jul 10, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit. that looks like a loser.

surprise me cubbies.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bradley not in the lineup because he sucks against RH pitchers

in other words because he is hitting .189 against RH pitching

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just needs more "time"

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

September is the cutoff date.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How much time, do you presume?

About 75 games? Around 75 games, if you were a gambling man?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look........

he’s been working on it.

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by tony412 on Jul 10, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it's been a "healthy" .189!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's hasn't been on the DL once this year!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he were, we might not keep him for the third year of his contract

and that cannot happen..we need .189 hitting corner outfielders..

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We had a couple...

Felix Pie and Joey Gaithwright…oh wait…they were CENTERFIELDERS. Nevermind.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

see..see..do you think Hendry's dumb huh?

we need switch hitting Right fielders that hit .189

by cubsnlinux on Jul 10, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't hit .189 in the majors

Then again, that’s why they don’t pay me to play professional baseball.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahem.

The team that’s 15th in offense.

So Milton’s like, what, 173rd overall.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop clogging the bases

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cubs should sign Ardolis Chapman

He just defected from Cuba, is 21 years old, has a fastball that touches 100 mph. He is also left-handed and is a starter.

by tripdenten on Jul 10, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can he hit a baseball?

Cause…you know…we a little thin in the “can hit a baseball” department this year.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but can we pay him $30M to hit .189?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With what money?

Broken record…

Broken record…

Broken record…

The Cubs will NOT be bringing in any players if there are new salaries to take on.

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The kid won't sign immediately

Plus Ricketts should be looking to make a splash. This move would impact next season and beyond.

by tripdenten on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...if

“won’t sign immediately” is September-December, then we have a chance!

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Broken Record?

Doesn’t the Ricketts family have money?

"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 10, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still agree with the

No. 21 Curse. Marquis wasn’t what he is this year, Bradley is struggling. Burn that uniform!!!

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

21 has been a tough number for the Cubs since Sammy left.

It’s my favorite number, so I hope the curse of #21 goes away quickly.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Score first

and score often today Cubs!

by sue369 on Jul 10, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prior to game thread

anyone want to predict:

  1. of Pujols IBB?

Inning of a Pujols or Ludwick HR?

Final score?

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee will go yard

in the 7th inning

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

by Reddevil on Jul 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1 for using that word

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ludwick in the 3rd.

i feel like we won’t walk pujols at all.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1.

was supposed to be (number)

number of Pujols IBB

inning of Pujols or Ludwick HR

Final score

by The E-Man on Jul 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 is the lonelinest number in the world.

"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 10, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

0, never, Cubs win

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the way you think.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

get it from my pops

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you guys want a great defensive shortstop

Yuniesky Betancourt is available.

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or...you now...

just use Blanco since HE’S ALREADY ON THE FLIPPIN’ TEAM!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but he's a better hitter than Andres

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do they still play the blues in Chicago
When baseball season rolls around
When the snow melts away,
Do the Cubbies still play
In their ivy-covered burial ground
When I was a boy they were my pride and joy
But now they only bring fatigue
To the home of the brave
The land of the free
And the doormat of the National League

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flippin

Jacque Jones hit better than Bradley!!

Bring back Fred McGriff!!

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Imagine Jacque and Riot batting next to each other...

..the other team would put every defender on the right side, prepared for a weak grounder or bloop single.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

UUUNNNGGGHHH

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's like porn for baseball fans.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I found it yesterday

It became my backround on my computer. It makes me smile each time I see it

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I pine for the happy days of yore...

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weather report anyone?

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heaviest rains

are past the Northside of Chicago. Possibility of a short delay, but nothing major at this time

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anything coming later.

the best thing for the cubs would be to start on time, then have a lengthy delay in the 2nd or 3rd so that Carpenter couldn’t come back out and would be wasted. Then we could throw marshall.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barely raining downtown.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jul 10, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it's down to a drizzle now

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good. I want a game today!

I think the Cubs are going to take 3 of 4, and look back at this series as the defining moment in the season…

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like your attitude.

…and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

by sniffy the bee on Jul 10, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks... I'll send you a subscription card.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We've had what were supposedley "season defining moments" abot 4 times so far this year...

and none of them have quite defined the suckyness of this season so far.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing worth having ever comes easy, my Californian friend!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that turns out to be true..........

That will be my signture line for a VERY long time. B/c 3 outta 4 from Brew Crew obviosly didn’t do it.

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 3 of 4 from the Brewers was the prelude, to show our boys they can do it...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know everybody sees that Theriot is trying to hit HRs but look at his numbers

last year- 73 BB, 58 K
this year- 23 BB, 51 K

That’s pretty drastic.

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's

SCRAPPY!! (funny how an essential part of scrappy is crap)

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It sucks

I knew he wasn’t getting on base as much but I never knew it was that bad! This whole damn team has collapsed under the pressure of high expectations!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe someone should tell them most of use don't expect them to make the playoffs this year...

that should take the pressure off and get them back to their winning ways.

Then we could let them know that once they’re in the playoffs, we pretty much expect them to dissolve into nothing and get trounced out in the first round. That will relieve any pressure they might feel then too.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

They'd still choke and blame it on the lack of fan support just like last year!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand

how is this Soriano’s fault?

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

soriano?

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

everything is Soriano's fault.

obviously this must be too.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's trying to make up for soriano's disappearance.

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah-hah!

there it is!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i never said anything about soriano......

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But youre forgetting:

Its Aaron Miles’ fault that its Soriano’s fault, so in a sense, everything is really Miles’ fault.

by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you seem my

cost benefit analysis for Miles? We’re paying him $1million per RBI!

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orval, dontcha know? Everything is Dusty's fault...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, truthfully

if Don Baylor hadn’t failed so miserably we never would’ve hired Dusty, so….

by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So Drew at this point of the season

You believe that all the players will come around and back from injury and that in the 2nd half have a second half like last year?

(this isn’t a cut, just a question)

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that happens. I believe that they’re CAPABLE of doing it.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are capable, and I believe they will do it...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm

with you Jimmy, I believe they can and will do it.

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the injuries & strife from the first half will make the team even stronger...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's nice....

I’m CAPABLE of sleeping with Megan Fox…but I doubt it’s going to happen.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or a photo

I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers

by digitalbenjamin on Jul 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather

have the photo

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRAVO!!

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG. I'd love to have some of that.

"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 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be nice, no?

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you can just call your local cable provider.

Most of them should be able to hook you up with the Bravo channel.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SWL... ya gotta believe.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's because of lack of opportunity

these guys, they have the opportunity.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop clogging up the bases

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know...

For someone who wants to be on the side of “the numbers”, it would help to be a little more transparent about what numbers you are looking at. To clarify, your “drastic” numbers are:

last year (FULL SEASON) – 73BB, 58K

this year (FIRST HALF) – 23 BB, 51K.

I grant you, that doesn’t make it universally better, since his pace on the strikeouts is pretty horrid. I just don’t think you should hold out two completely different numbers without noting what they are.

by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey you're right

my b

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fwiw

I think I understood the difference.

it still means he’s on pace for 3/5 the walks and double the Ks.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you, but worth noting (in my mind) because

It just isn’t as “drastic” as the numbers first suggested, for two reasons – (1) even on this pace, the walks are going to be a lot closer than the comparison initially suggested; and (2) lots of guys have very different numbers in one half over the other; Riot, for example, had 60+% of his K’s in the first half last year, but hit .320; the K’s fell in the second half, but so did his average and his walk total.

by Orval Overall on Jul 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fair enough

and we’re all hoping that Sori and Bradley etc have big changes to their second half numbers.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok...so double the first half numbers.

last year (FULL SEASON) – 73BB, 58K

this year (PROJECTED) – 46 BB, 102K.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to games 2-4

and hoping to see a hella series!

Similar to when we took 4 of 5 in 2003 anyone????

by jthack on Jul 10, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pujols hr's

over/under 2?

Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air...

by slocs55 on Jul 10, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

zero

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with our staff?

big fat zero

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep dreamin!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dream right quite often

Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball

by lexmarklover on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

w00t! Ordering a jersey from Cubbie-Tim!

That brings my jersey total to: Soto (grey away), Sosa (home pinstripes), Maddux (blue batting practice).

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice collection!

I’ve only got one, Prior (home pinstripes)

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got the Prior road uni

Makes me sick even to look at it!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hardly ever wear mine.

Got it in 2004 … you can ask me whether or not I was actually thinking at the time.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could sell it on eBay

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want a Lilly

away jersey.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly cannot have a road jersey

Anywhere he is physcally present is home.

by jerry morales rules on Jul 10, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope the Cubs can score a lot of runs today,

And take some of the pressure off Lilly.

To me, it seems that when the Cubs score more runs, the pitchers don’t work nearly as hard, because the margin for error is there. It also seems that when the Cubs score fewer runs, the pitchers have to work harder because they have little, if any, margin for error and any pitching mistakes are magnified.

This does not mean this team is like 2006, when, if the bats didn’t produce, the pitchers were terrible. I just think that the pitchers have to work harder when the Cubs aren’t scoring, because if the bats aren’t there, it’s the pitcher’s job to keep the Cubs in the game.

So I hope to see a blowout of St. Louis today.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oops, sorry, meant Rich Harden.

Got confused by dtpollitt’s Lilly jersey above.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly doesn't feel pressure

he applies it.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone know if the game will start on time?

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

by buckmulligan on Jul 10, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

And it just started pouring again downtown.

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance of it starting on time

It is raining right now and will be for a bit longer. However, it does seem that the next group of clouds will go south of Chicago. I’m no meteorologist tho.

by jerry morales rules on Jul 10, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WGN news

says there’s a slight chance of showers very early on, but the system is moving / has moved thru north side and all clear in about an hour…small delay early is their view…

by 12to23to17 on Jul 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool

They didn’t say if I was going to get rained on at the Old St. Pat’s block party tonite, did they?

by jerry morales rules on Jul 10, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright ya'll, heading to the sports bar for lunch to catch the start of the game...

I’ll c-ya later in the game threads!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See you later!

I’m working this afternoon, so I’ll miss the game threads too.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe not

the game is in a rain delay

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Officially? Source please?

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

by chilango2 on Jul 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Len and Bob

tweeted as much

"Respect" ~ Ryne Sandberg

by gwood on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rain delays

All too common

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jul 10, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again?!?

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jul 10, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou says Soto out at least 3 weeks

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Think we should starve him during those 3 weeks?

Kinda like HOSTEL…only no trans fats?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL! Just set his ass on an exercise bike in the bullpen

so we can all keep an eye on his rehab.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rehab...????

rehab for oblique or rehab for WEED???

:P

by 12to23to17 on Jul 10, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rehab for Fatassidis!

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fatassidis...

the winning word at this year’s scripts spelling bee!!!

—can i have the language of origin????

by 12to23to17 on Jul 10, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's of Latin origin

also known as Homersimpsonidis.

"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."

by Itchy on Jul 10, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can somebody tell me who that guy is sitting next to Len?

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad he can't fill in for Milton too.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish they would have...............

I would have LOVED A Judd-less game today.

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+2 ears

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All of us that are listening to it..............

Could let WGN tv viewers feel our pain even if he just did one inning.

(ok maybe not that would be sadiistic)

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keith Moreland?

Really?

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 10, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tom Skilling says yes

for a while at least.

Sunshine, even!

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like it

“The end of the rain is imminent”

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's one in the afternoon.

Not like it’s 9 pm. We are gonna play one way or another today.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is BLou

When he predicts the forecasts isn’t he usually wrong ?

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 10, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

silly

he doesn’t come into game threads. There’s too much contradiction.

I'm a Cubs FANATIC. They are my team, through thick and thin. [ibid] This is the kind of fan I am.

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bye bye tarp

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 10, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1:55 start time

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Jul 10, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1984 graphics on WGN...

totally AWESOME……eric hannah says so

by 12to23to17 on Jul 10, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jump

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/10/943400/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs#comments

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Jul 10, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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