Going For A 6-1 Homestand: Cubs vs. Astros Preview, Thursday 7/30, 1:20 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 30, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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The Cubs had three postponements in the first three months of 2009 -- one per month; that's more postponements than in the last three years combined. One of them was on Friday, May 15 -- that's the game the Cubs are making up today. So, naturally, rain is in the forecast:
Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
So, if you are going to the game, bring rain gear, and hope that the 40% chance stays away from the ballpark area, or at least holds off till after the game is over.
Other morning baseball notes: ESPN's Tim Kurkjian had an interesting piece yesterday on pitch counts and why 100 pitches is such a "magic number" these days.. Particularly interesting is this quote from former major league pitcher Orel Hershiser:"Since 1968, I believe the intensity of every pitch has gotten harder and harder in the big leagues," said Orel Hershiser, the National League Cy Young Award winner in 1988. "In 1968, guys threw over the top, the ball went downhill and became a moving fastball. When they lowered the mound in 1969, they took away the pitcher's leverage. They took away the plane of the baseball, and a straight pitch became more on the plane of the bat. At that point, pitchers had to move the ball so it was not on the plane of the bat, and to do that, they had to increase the intensity on every pitch. Movement became a key, not just velocity. So with all the elements we have today, if the intensity of one pitch is increased by, say, 10 percent, then 125 pitches becomes 115, which becomes 110, then becomes 100."
Now, I don't think we'd want to go back to 1968, known as "The Year of the Pitcher", when the AL batting title was won by Carl Yastrzemski with a .301 average and the entire National League hit .243 (comparison point: the 2008 NL hit .260). However, Hershiser goes on:
Hershiser made his major league debut in 1983. "I could rest at certain times during the game: two outs, no one on, seventh hitter up in the National League," he said. "I didn't want to show all my bullets at that time, so I'd throw a BP sinker away and get a ground out. If the guy got a hit, no big deal; you had the eighth and ninth hitters up. But you can't do that today with these lineups. You can't throw only 80 percent of what you have. You can't get by with a get-me-over curveball. What used to not be a big deal is now a huge deal."
This, I think, is the more important point. Pitchers used to save some of their best stuff for the later innings, so they could still fire 95+ fastballs past hitters in critical situations in the 8th and 9th innings, if they got that far. Starting pitchers don't do that today -- they are going all-out from pitch #1, knowing that they don't have to go past the 6th or 7th. It's a psychological thing as much as it is physical. Is it better? Not necessarily. It's just different, the way the game has changed in the last 25-30 years.
Good cases in point: today's starting pitchers.
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The last time Russ Ortiz was scheduled to pitch against the Cubs I made fun of him. That was a really bad idea -- he went out and threw 5.1 scoreless innings, but was long gone by the time the Astros won that game on June 11 in Houston in 13 innings. So instead, I'll laud Ortiz for his work in curing cancer, solving difficult problems in international diplomacy and saving thousands of puppies. (And just in case you were wondering, Aramis Ramirez is 6-for-16 vs. Ortiz with a homer, and Everyday Koyie Hill is 4-for-7.)
Kevin Hart, who threw very well against the Reds last Saturday, will be making his first career start against Houston. He has made one career relief appearance against the Astros, on April 5, 2008 at Wrigley Field; the only current Astro to get a hit off him that day was Michael Bourn, who tripled.
Today's makeup game is on WGN -- same as the original May 15 date, which was also supposed to be a WGN game. It's also on FSN Houston. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Astros site The Crawfish Boxes.
Overflow comment threads will post today at 2:15 pm, 3:15 pm and 4 pm CDT.
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Go get another W!
Hersheiser has talked about this very same thing on a few occasions… and I like his opinion on it.
"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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Whispers of
Teahen and/or Jeremy Hermida on our radar. Teahen owed just under $2M and Hermida just under $1M for the remainder of their contracts.
Hopefully an interesting 36 hours!
Hermida is a minor Cub killer
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)
by Fukudometer on Jul 30, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't hate it,
especially given Hermida’s cost. Who’s whispering in your ear?
by Damen Jackson on Jul 30, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
MLB Trade Rumors.com said
Cubs are also looking at Pittsburgh’s John Grabow.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
I think I'd perfer teahen over hermida even though he's owed more money
just for his versatility, and ability to play second as well
27 Hours, Right?
Deadline’s at 3:00 2morrow isn’t it?? Sorry to nitpick.
"Look, we're gonna win here."
by ChubbyCubbyFan on Jul 30, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, think so.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 30, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
11:58am: ESPN’s Jayson Stark says the Cubs are “strictly mining the lefthanded reliever market” and not looking for a bat.
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 30, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Please get Arthur Rhodes....
…so we can have a true LOOGY. Cincy’s gotta be a seller at this point, don’t they?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, jeez, I don't know...
2.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 17 Holds…..shall I go on?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He's been lights out the last 2 years as a LOOGY
..I don’t care if he’s 70 years old
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah,
and the last two years, he’s pitched a total of 70 innings….
SSS is screaming at me.
That's what a loogy does.....
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
we don't need a loogy
we need our bullpen to be utilized properly
-(a bajizillon+1)
We have some guys who can’t hit lefties, and I would think that you would have noticed how effectively they have been used against us.
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
The whole point of my suggestion, if you look up....
Cubs are looking for a left handed reliever….
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus, I'm always hesitant about inter-divisional trades.
UNLESS they would take Aaron Miles off our hands.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
dunno, reds are still talking about getting rolen
by desmoCubbie on Jul 30, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
So dumb.
They’re discussing trading their #1 prospect for him? LOL.
"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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what makes them think theyre contenders?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
They're drinking Dusty water
"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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Russ Ortiz
9.47 ERA for the month of July…
His last 3 appearances: 4.1 IP, 6.0 IP, and 3.0 IP.
But, he’s a DLee killer (.091 in 33 AB). Hard to explain that one. DLee’s due!
"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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i'd say it may be
a good day for hoff to start at 1st, let dlee pinch hit and replace him once ortiz is out of the game
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on Jul 30, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
That too.
Or, let Fox start… he mashes right-handed pitching.
"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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dumb
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
What's the lineup? Gordo didn't tweet
"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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and the wind will be blowing out.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Ortiz has a "Cy Young Day" written all over him
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
(I trying to get him over-confident)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hart
I hope he has a good start, but if he gets rocked, the Cubs may have to look at adding another starter for the stretch run. Maybe a lefty to replace Lilly?
Let's get another win today Cubs!!!
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
i guess
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If we must.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
who did the Cubs bring up? or are we going w/24 today???
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Jeff Stevens, I believe.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
well, he does bat from the right side :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
You said: “This, I think, is the more important point. Pitchers used to save some of their best stuff for the later innings, so they could still fire 95+ fastballs past hitters in critical situations in the 8th and 9th innings, if they got that far. Starting pitchers don’t do that today — they are going all-out from pitch #1, knowing that they don’t have to go past the 6th or 7th. It’s a psychological thing as much as it is physical. Is it better? Not necessarily. It’s just different, the way the game has changed in the last 25-30 years.”
I think you miss Hershiser’s point: “But you can’t do that today with these lineups” That’s the point – the quality of hitting throughout the lineup is much better and much more dangerous. It’s not a matter of the pitcher psychology at all, at least per Hershiser. (And I agree with Hershiser.)
Agreed...
Hershiser’s point was that a “mistake” pitch 25 years ago didn’t get hammered. With today’s hitters (with better weight training, better nutrition, and with “supplements”) a mistake pitch is likely to get hammered, even by lesser hitters.
So before you could get away with tossing in 10 or so “get me over” pitches. Today, you can’t, because those pitches will get killed.
I think Hershiser is on the money on both counts: the lowering of the mound changes the angle of delivery, and the physically stronger hitters make it harder to get away with less than your best stuff on every pitch.
by SouthernCub on Jul 30, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know when exactly when Tim Kurkjian is quoting Hersheiser from
But, I remember this dialogue taking place earlier in the year on an ESPN game broadcast… and I was really impressed with Hersheiser’s opinion on it.
The only guy to win the Cy Young, LCS MVP, and World Series MVP in the same season.
"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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Lineup...
Dome
Theriot
Lee
Fox
Bradley
Soriano
Fontenot
Hill
Hart
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 30, 2009 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
Jake Fox ...
the man who can’t regularly crack the starting lineup, but who hits cleanup when he does.
I know there are other points to consider here — namely, allowing Soriano to stay comfortable and Lou’s reluctance to start Jake at catcher. But still …
I can't think of any other Cub bench player in my lifetime
That batted cleanup, when he finally got a start.
"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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Gelanallen Hill?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Is currently the Rockies first base coach.
He could hit the ball a LONG way.
by mykalmorgan on Jul 30, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
would prefer
Baker, but…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
hur hur
no, I want the Muffin Man.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
wow ...
13-man pitching staff today. God help us if Kosuke gets hurt.
The very fact that Stevens was called up instead of Fuld...
should tell you that Jimbo is exploring a deal for an OF, likely LH.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't see the connection ...
If the Cubs acquire an outfielder tomorrow, Fuld could very easily go right back to Iowa. Is he out of options?
I don't think he is...
I say this b/c I think Jim/Lou want a lefty, and I don’t think they want to yo-yo Fuld.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
An option is for the entire season
and allows a team to call up and send down the player as much as they want.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 30, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Going up and done
does not count as an option. An option is in the time of years not in the number of times a player shuffles between triple A and the big club.. A player can go up and down as many times as he wants in any given year.
"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb
by TheRiot Police on Jul 30, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Correct...
Fuld burned his option for this year when he started the season in AAA. From that point through the rest of the year, Fuld can go between MLB and AAA as much as necessary.
by SouthernCub on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
and is clearly earning his frequent flyer miles
as we speak
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, you're right...
I haven’t had enough coffee. Duh, Jimmy! Exploring a deal for a RH OF, not LH.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
can't blame you for typing LH
i mean at this point we are all trained to assume thats what the team is missing
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
But... Hendry actually IS trying to get a LH outfielder.
We’re still obsessed with LHed bats. Ugh.
"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)
.
of all the moves this year...
this one really makes no sense :/
by desmoCubbie on Jul 30, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought...
Stevens had to be sent down for 10 days…unless this is like the Fuld call-up from earlier this season when he replaced Dempster on the roster.
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
If he's replacing someone who went on the DL, you can bring him back earlier
"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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Got it...
thank you. That said, we need a position player up, not another pitcher!
"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown
Doesn't apply
The 10 day rule doesn’t apply when there has been an injury. Stevens is replacing Johnson
"Stay thirsty my friends."
Lou said...
An outfielder would be called up tomorrow, probably Fuld.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Jul 30, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Tribune Update
Also, outfielder Sam Fuld will join the team in Florida Friday. A pitcher is expected to be sent down then.
"Stay thirsty my friends."
That makes a little more sense.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Not FRIDAY
Sam has to go to Temple on Friday. Ok just kidding. but FYI each of these call ups runs into the tens of thousands
per because there is a minimum each time a guy comes up to the majors. Chump change I guess but it adds up.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Thats what they are saying.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
I am not a happy person
No back up CF no back up catcher and 13 pitchers well that is useful. Another mop up pitcher for Lou not to use ( Atkins I think not
Stevens).
It could be FULD is part of an upcoming deal. If so maybe he gets to go to a team that WILL LET HIM PLAY.
Anyway his 10 days are up so he can be brought back anytime
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Remember, Marshall is ALSO and outfielder...;)
Oh, and Ted too. Even on the DL. Doesn’t matter…
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
I'm thinking they called up Stevens
because he is an injury replacement. Otherwise, they’d have to wait 10 days to call him up again. The only reason they optioned him is the pen had been overworked.
They can send someone else down tomorrow (Atkins?) and call up Fuld for Friday’s game.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 30, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
but that would be
GOOD Roster management. Unpossible.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
That is what they are doing though.
Bringing Stevens up to replace Reed allows them to bring up Fuld to replace Atkins Friday. Otherwise if they brought up Fuld, they would have to wait 10-days to bring Stevens up to replace Atkins.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
You'd think it would be easier to do today
since we travel this evening.
"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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I'm guessing the team wanted to have Atkins available for one more day...
to extend the rest of the bullpen if possible. Then, on Friday, the team would have a well-rested bullpen and could call Fuld up to replace Atkins.
Of course, that assumes that the team would actually use Atkins in this scenario. If it’s close, I assume that Atkins won’t see the field. But with Hart pitching and the least likely of the starters to go 7 innings, they’re playing it safer with the bullpen.
by SouthernCub on Jul 30, 2009 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Lou will clear the entire bench by the 7th...
"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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I know you don't want to hear this...
…but if something happens to Koyie, Fox could catch and Baker could play third. Or Aramis, for that matter.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I posted this in another thread, but
Bruce Miles says Soto could be back as early as next week against Cincy (it’s at the very end).
by Jody Jody Davis on Jul 30, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
What does Steve Stone have to say about that!
"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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Whatever it is I don't care to hear it.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Who is Steve Stone?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a man with a baseball website...
and he cant get the name of our catcher right in his blog. (look in the 6th paragraph)
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He keeps misspelling "Halladay" on Twitter, too.
I called him on it today, though I doubt he reads any replies he gets.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Steve Stone?
He has lost all credibility that he ever had…
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Troy Hill?
That blog reads like a kindergarten book.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I sincerely hope he answers the question I submitted.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I know - it's ridiculously hard to read.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I recall an interview he gave on the Score
where he said he wrote his blog down by hand and his wife posted it online.
Not sure if this is still the case now that he’s a full-time broadcaster with the Sox.
The spelling errors and typos definitely take away from his credibility. I don’t think most people realize that anything they post on the web is considered published information.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 30, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
whos albert puljos?
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 30, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
@machinehead
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's very good news on Geo.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
This is getting ridiculous.
Just put out the list. Enough with the Chinese Water Torture approach to leaking names.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
exactly
fuck the ny times for sitting on this thing and leaking it whenever they feel like putting the focus on themselves.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Plus, more names on the worst commish ever's birthday of all days.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, come ON
You really think the Times is sitting on the entire list? If they had it, and published it, it would be a major coup — as opposed to publishing a story every couple months.
Well
They’ve had the scoop on every one of these “leaks” I’m 100% sure they are sitting on the list and leaking it slowly because that way just when steroid talk dies down, it builds back up.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I've worked at three newspapers as a reporter
The business simply doesn’t work the way you’re describing. Here’s why:
Let’s say the Times decided to go with Manny and Ortiz today, but is holding back on an equally big name — say, Palmeiro. I only suggest Palmeiro because we already know he’s failed a drug test, but we don’t know if he’s on the 2003 list.
Tomorrow, the LA Times, ESPN or somebody else could break the news that Palmeiro tested positive in 2003. The Times would get beat — which is the last thing any news organization wants — on a big part of the story even though they already HAD the info. And Palmeiro’s presence on the list would be huge, because of his congressional testimony.
That’s one example (and there are many others) why the Times wouldn’t sit on parts of the list. If they had the whole thing, they’d publish it.
But nobody else has this list
The Times has broken every single name that has been connected with this list. So if they aren’t sitting on a paper copy of the list itself, they have a source who is and I still think there are some Times writers who know all the names on the list.
This slow leak approach works for them because nobody else in the industry has access to the list. If somebody else did it would have all come out the day after the A-Rod thing.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Some lawyers involved with the 2003 testing have the list, don't they?
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Yeah and I think its been said that the leak is
from one of those lawyers.
Thats why a complete list can’t be release by MLB or the Union, it would be illegal, just like this leak is. The longer this drags out, the longer its a story. How does it benefit the NY Times to go for broke and write out the whole list, when letting a name or two out every few months generates this much coverage (right or not).
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I understand your point
I do however, think that if the times DID have the whole list, they would be better suited to run a huge exclusive and publish the whole list. It would be one of the biggest stories of the year, rather than drips and drips of names that get people more and more desensitized to the story
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
I see what you guys are saying
I think at some point that huge feature will come out, but not until they exaust all the big names on the list.
Wouldn’t you think that tossing out all those names at once would allow a few names to slip between the cracks? Knowning how journalists are on a crusade to ruin all roiders because the journalists didn’t do their job, I think the paper is putting the focus on the big names one at a time so they get their time on the chopping block. Then they can just come out with a big thing on the 70 or so meaningless names after they’ve exposed the big guys.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Apparently the auther of todays piece
Says he doesn’t think any more names will come out and they aren’t systematically leaking names.
Yeah right.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
I guess time will tell.
I’m just ready for this time to be done.
Just hoping at Aramis’ name is not on said list
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Again ...
if the Times had the full list, and didn’t publish it, they could get beat on a story as soon as a competitor gets the list.
I don’t totally disagree about your “crusade” point, but I don’t think the crusade is better served by revealing one steroid user a month.
Why not? With this technique, the list should be good for headlines and ESPN coversations until 2025
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
and in 2026 they can go back to specluating on whether Brett Favre is coming out of retirement
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 30, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
as long as more Red Sox and Yankees are implicated
I’m sure ESPN will run with it.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
+1
This is getting really old.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Jul 30, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
because it wasn't MLB that let it leak.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm no fan of Boston
But Bill hasn’t exactly been in denial about his team cheating, nor him shame over the matter.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090507&sportCat=mlb
I think people hate on Bill because he is forever tied to Boston sports...
… but you have to recognize he didn’t just become a red sox fan in 04. He’s been a fan of those teams all his life, and the fact that their winning ways seemed to coincide with his column being bought by ESPN was just a bonus for him.
He’s a good writer with a lot of insight from the fan perspective. Every column is worth at least a chuckle or two. The distain for him likely has more to do with his team’s successes than him.
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 30, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
In spite of his Boston-ness, I like him
His articles make me laugh, he’s not willing to poke fun at himself or his team. Like you said, he’s no bandwagon jumper, but if anything that gives me more respect for him. Hopefully he enjoyed his teams titles before they all got linked to cheating (minus the Celtics, of course).
Having a giant douche like Rajon Rondo on your team
should be considered worse than cheating.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
He seems to know it
“Did the Celtics just assemble the most hated NBA team of this decade? Everyone outside of Boston turned on Rondo and KG last season. Throw in Wallace’s antics and Perkins’ physical style, as well as the natural distaste for any Boston success, and the Celtics suddenly look like the league’s premier bullying/chest-bumping/ref-badgering villains.”
-Bill
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090728
He's nailed it
No matter how classy and likeable Ray Allen is, it can’t make up for all that other crap.
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
Unwilling to poke fun at himself or his team?
Are we talking about the same guy?
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 30, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you mistyped...
His articles make me laugh, he’s not willing to poke fun at himself or his team.
Sorry for the confusion. I agree. He gets he’s a homer, but thats to be expected. Imagine if they gave me 3000 words a week to talk about whatever i wanted. :-)
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 30, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
See my followup comment
" Not unwilling*
Or, willing, if you prefer to not use double negatives."
It was a typo.
Manny is also on the 2009 list
" I am shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here! "
-Captain Louis Renault, Casablanca
FTW
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
AL, You on Twitter??
Just thought Id check, I just got into it it’s pretty cool. What’s Ballhawks @ name? Al yours too, feel free to add @ctinsley12bsu keep up the great work. Go Cubs.
Go Cubs. Go Irish.
"I was in awe every time I walked on to the field." -- Ryne Sandberg
"No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen." -- Ryno
by ctinsley12bsu on Jul 30, 2009 11:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Al's on Twitter as @bleedcubbieblue.
Ballhawk Ken is @Ballhawk_Ken.
And I’m @dat_cubfan_dave, at your service.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks for NOT mentioning me dood
I’m going to go cry in my Old Style now…
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, we are all jockeying for position in the ultracompetitive Twitter marketplace.
You’ll have to do your own shameless self-promotion.
Oh, OK – @digitalbenjamin. But that’s only because of that Flight of the Conchords link yesterday!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
WTF!!!
I can’t believe you made my twitter account public Now I’m gunna have to use that one as my spam account, and sign up for a new one…. sheesh
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, alright - @chilango2...
…but I’ll be expecting a few RTs in return.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
is there
an @Chilango1?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not on Twitter
but yes on my subscription-based Mexi newspapers.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
well, fine, I'll throw my hat into this ring, too.
@wcp3 on the twitter machine.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
@drewishdrewid
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
someone hasn't posted for a while... :P
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm on twitter
@cowsarecool220
I protect my updates but as long as you’re not a spammer, I’ll approve you.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 30, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
@nobodycaresaboutyourfantasybaseballteam
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
please tell me that's real...
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha. No, it isn't...
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for a Twitter Game?
Fake Twitter account names:
Steve Stone – BradleyMyBFF
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
@cubsgnome - Mike Fontenot
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
@clutchclutch - Ryan Theriot
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
@dontneedaplatoon - Mike Fontenot
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
@look - Lou Piniella
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
@NoButICanSeeChicagoFromHere --Aaron Miles
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
@DontHopFences --Ryan Dempster
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
@anotherinheritedrunnerjustscored- Aaron Heilman
Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.
by nji232 on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
@$fornothing - Aaron Heilman
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
this would be more fun if we put up the name and had others try to guess
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
BLou
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
@poundsand
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 30, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
ftw
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
LMAO - that one works on a couple levels
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
@cubscatcher420 = Geo
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
@HowManyOutsAreThereKosuke? --Milton Bradley
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
@rule5mofo = David Patton
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
HeyGuysRememberMe? --Aaron Miles
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
or @heyguysrememberme
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
@coolnightpitcher = Rich Harden
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
@betterthanthatwoodguy --Kevin Gregg
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
@roosterpuncher - Aramis Ramirez
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
@TheNewHoffpauir =
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 30, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
My God, it's a Twitter self-promotional orgy in here now.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Check this old Fanpost for a lot of Cubs related twitter links...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/19/844884/the-bcb-and-cubs-twitter-community
And for what its worth, i’m @andrewjstone…
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
by AndrewJStone on Jul 30, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
This game is going to take forever.
Ortiz is the slowest pitcher alive (I guess he gives Trachsel a run for his money). Hopefully we can knock him out early.
I was surprised yesterday's game was as quick as it was
for it being 12-0
"Brant Brown...DROPS THE BALL!!!!"
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Nobody could ever be slower than "The Human Rain Delay"
Needless to say one of thousands of things I loved about Maddux was how fast he worked ( Ok it helped that he basically did not hold runners on) . One of my favorite moments last year was when Maddux was batting with two out and he struck out, he immediately tapped
the catcher who was still squatting with the ball and asked for it and then trotted right out to the mound . He did not want to waste a second. ( It was a night game so no early tee times).
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
why do the Reds want Scott Rolen? Do they know they're 9 GB?
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
Aw, leave the poor 'lil Reds alone...
They’re mostly harmless.
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
Sit Fontenot dammit! Blanco hasn't started in weeks
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
And Andy White did go deep yesterday.
Play the hot hand!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Alright, pregame fun. Predict todays score and key play. 10,000 BCB points to whomever is correct
Cubs win 4-2 on Aramis Ramirez walk of pinch hit 2 run home run in the ninth
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
Cubs win 8-4 on a Milton Bradley grand slam.
All 4 Astros runs are unearned due to 3 Ryan Theriot errors.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs win 10-4
on a Fuld triple , oh wait he is not on the team yet Ok they just win 10-4 cause Ortiz is pitching but all 4 Reds runs are result of walks by Hart.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Reds? Ass-tros do wear red tops
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Ok not enough coffee
If it is the Astros I am going 10-3.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
All 4 Astros runs are given up by Aaron Heilman to start the 9th.
"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)
.
6-3 Cubs
Homers out of Fox and LBR and a sparkling, run-saving play by DLee at first in the 7th Inning.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
5-3 Cubs
Lee yard
Milton yard (3 run)
Sori yard.
Pence yard (3 run)
Key play: Jake Fox breaks Ryan Theriot’s nose trying to turn a double-play.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't
decided yet. Possibly his foot.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
More likely his belly button which should be level to Riot's nose
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 30, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
uh
that’s a visual I really didn’t need.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeahbut,
Try getting it out of your head now…
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
CURSE YOU MEGATRON!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
500-2
aaron miles hits 20 grand slams
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
by jesus christos on Jul 30, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
rain-out, robbing Ortiz of an 4.2 inning perfect game
(I am never right when it comes to mindless predictions)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Cubs win 5-2. Key play? 2-run double for the "California Condor"
Backing a 7 hit, 2 ER performance from Senor Hart.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks Guys!!
I’m gonna try and add as many as I can to Twitter, I truly knocked it until I tried it … It’s pretty cool… I even got under Stephen A. Smiths skin on a tweet directed at him. Again… Add me @ctinsley12
Go Cubs. Go Irish.
"I was in awe every time I walked on to the field." -- Ryne Sandberg
"No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen." -- Ryno
by ctinsley12bsu on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Soriano on the pregame interview with Judd and...and...I can't see him!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
Judd or Fonzie?
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHHA!
Either….
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
DO YOU NEED JUDD TO SPEAK UP?!?
DON’T MAKE JUDD SPEAK UP!!
I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted - George Best
12:59pm: A Rosenthal/Morosi source with knowledge of the Jays’ thinking discusses a package of Dodgers minor leaguers that could catch Toronto’s attention in a Halladay deal.
crap
He can throw a fastball at 87MPH and make you look like a fool. He can spray lines drives to right field. He can put up with crappy offense and take the loss. He is Randy Wells. He is the most interesting pitcher in the world. Stay healthy, my friends.
That was Sean Marshall talking about his vintage car.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Did they say what make/model?
I’m curious – I love old cars (no money to buy one though).
by false cognate on Jul 30, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I wasn't listening that closely!
Anyone else hear?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Judd sound excited?
LOL
"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)
.
All the people are on parade, I thought I saw a spaceman trying to get laid.......
Albert Pujols for Cubs Starting 1B in 2012
What's with the instrumental anthems lately?
"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)
.
Yeah, must be a theme this week.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 30, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
JUMP!!!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/30/968904/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-astros#comments
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
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