Land Shark Stadium? - Cubs vs. Marlins Preview, Friday 7/31, 6:10 CT
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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I did not know this until I started looking up info on the Marlins for this series, but about three months ago, Dolphin Stadium, where the Marlins play, was renamed "Land Shark Stadium":
Miami, FL – Friday, May 8, 2009: Owner and Managing General Partner of The Miami Dolphins, Stephen M. Ross, and celebrated singer songwriter Jimmy Buffett have today announced that Dolphin Stadium will be renamed Land Shark Stadium. This unique branding will bring Buffett’s Margaritaville and Land Shark themes to enhance the game-day experience for Dolphans.
Today Jimmy will unveil the new lyrics to his iconic song "FINS", written expressly for the team and all Dolphin fans in South Florida. In addition, in recognition of this unprecedented relationship, the stadium will be renamed Land Shark Stadium.
Note, there is not a single mention of the Marlins in that entire press release. I'll bet the Marlins ownership is extremely happy that they will be, at last, getting their own new stadium in 2012. Joe Robbie Pro Player Dolphin Land Shark Stadium is, hands down, the worst stadium for baseball I have ever been to.
That said, let's win this series. The Cubs won two of three in south Florida last year; a repeat would be very welcome.
For those of you who complain about the state of the Cubs' farm system, note that there have been no fewer than seven pitchers who have pitched for the Cubs this year who started the season at Iowa: Randy Wells, Jose Ascanio, Kevin Hart, Jeff Samardzija, Jason Waddell, Jeff Stevens and Mitch Atkins. Most of those pitchers, particularly Wells and the just-traded Hart, have made significant positive contributions. Add to that list position players Jake Fox, Sam Fuld, Andres Blanco and Bobby Scales, and that makes 11 Cub minor leaguers who have helped the major league team win this year. Most of them aren't going to be superstars or even everyday players -- but I don't think you could name another team that's gotten as much help from its minor league system as the Cubs have in 2009.
Lineup via Twittermyer, who also notes that Soriano is just getting a day off because he is hitless vs. Volstad:
Fukudome, cf; Theriot, ss; Lee, 1b; Ramirez, 3b; Bradley, rf; Fox, lf; Fontenot, 3b; Hill, c; Harden, p
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Chris Volstad has pitched well in three career starts vs. the Cubs (2.84 ERA) but has three no-decisions to show for them. His last outing vs. the Cubs was April 30 at Wrigley Field, a boxscore you probably don't want to look at. Mike Fontenot is the Cub who has hit him best -- 4-for-8, a HR.
Since the All-Star break Rich Harden has been the guy we got last year -- 2-0 with a 0.95 ERA, 21 strikeouts and two walks in 19 innings. Keep up the good work! Harden also has three starts vs. tonight's opponent, though with a 4.40 ERA; he pitched poorly against the Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 1. Only two Marlins have homered off him: Dan Uggla and Jeremy Hermida.
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interesting
that Fox is suddenly not ineligible to play even though he’s the backup catcher.
Let me get it out of the way — I hate this stadium just like I hate that aircraft hanger in Arizona. Now. Let’s get the Win!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never been there
Why does Landshark Stadium suck (other than the dumb name)?
by JFCubFan on Jul 31, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because
it’s ugly and huge and they never fill it up. And, you know. Marlins.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a whole host of reasons.
1. It’s nowhere near anything and takes forever to get to and from.
2. The weather.
3. It’s a converted football stadium, creating odd seat arrangements.
4. Bright orange seats.
5. The Marlins, for some reason, find it necessary to actively try and insult Cubs fans during their 1 trip there each year.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they show
replays of the Bartman video on their ginormotron, don’t they? The fans have to be told when to cheer, it’s ugly, it’s huge… and, you know. Marlins.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember someone's post from last year
Every Cubs graphic on the Jumbotron was accompanied by a goat or something like that.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Worst place to play baseball in the major leagues. Hope Cub fans drown out the Marlins fans tonight, and all weekend.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it will take much for that to happen.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was me
same stuff again tonight
in fact they had a fan trivia question where they supposedly “chose” a Cubs fan, he got the question right and his prize was a goat….. a live freaking goat….
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 31, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greetings from BP
Despite living in FLA for most of my life, this is my first time here. Tried to get here for two series in the past, both ended up hurricane-affected.
This place is weird…
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 31, 2009 4:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone there?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ticket seller said this was a "busy" game,
so I couldn’t leave tickets for my friends at will call.
However, the reality is that no one is here and most of those in attendance are in blue.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 31, 2009 5:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I hate that stadium
its so huge that even when they announce a big crowd you’d swear there was maybe 400 people there.
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The weird thing is,
When I walked onto field level to watch BP, it felt smaller than I thought it would. We’ll see how the seats upstairs are.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The upper deck is actually open?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is weird, poor, customer service.
I’ve never heard of a stadium not allowing you to drop off tickets at will call for friends.
by false cognate on Jul 31, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And...
In my short time here, I’ve yet to see any of the place’s namesake beer.
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by Chris Dobbertean on Jul 31, 2009 5:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
its a football stadium
not a baseball one by any means
by dariot2 on Jul 31, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, and a pretty good place to watch a football game at that...
The Blögmeister and I will never agree on this, but I’d put LandShark as third worst, behind the Metrodome and Oakland. ( I haven’t been to the Trop yet for comparison.)
The Metrodome is just goofy, and it sucks the life right out of you. Oakland has the same crummy sightlines as in Miami, but it’s mostly decrepit and gross, while at least Miami is modern.
Somewhere, I have a picture of my (then) 5 year old son in Oakland having to stand on a bucket just to pee—because every single potty a kid could use, was cordoned off with police tape, flooded, or filled with puke. Of course, it was one of the buckets they were using to catch overflow from the leaky sinks, so that created a new set of issues.
by bison on Jul 31, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Coliseum is pretty bad.
It’s so crappy that it almost has it’s own charm (and at least it’s cheap for tickets). I still had a good time though.
As for sight-lines…Last time I was there, I couldn’t see either the centerfielder or the left fielder unless they were making a play in the shallows.
by CubsWin!Oregon on Jul 31, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was under the impression they named it that for Landshark Beer...
Based in Tampa. Is that wrong or am I thinking of another stadium?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya..
Land Shark Beer is Jimmy Buffett’s lager. Interestingly though, the deal doesn’t include calling it ‘Land Shark Stadium’ for the Super Bowl, which is in Miami next season. News story link
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks dtc...Didn't know it was his beer.
I always liked Landshark, it’s tasty (though expensive) once in awhile. Pretty cool to read that link, appreciate you posting it.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
However, Jimmy Buffett
is a Cubs fan…but business is business…..
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 31, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not sure what I would do if they renamed Wrigley,
Land Shark Stadium
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it got us a World Series
I’m sure I’d accept it.
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that big convention center in Wisconsin.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 31, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with Miller Park?
It’s OK by me.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the roof is closed, it's like being in a freakin' convention center
the acoustics are all wrong, the lighting is weird, and there’s this white noise buzz. I go out in the concourse and I’m expecting someone to demo some software or show me a new car. Or at least give me a free t-shirt…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but that stuff goes on in every new park.
When the roof is open it’s quite nice. And at least you know when you’re going there that they’ll play and you won’t freeze to death.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy Miller Park
I was there on April evening for a Cubs/Brewersw game a few years ago, where I was incredibly happy for the roof.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1.
Was there Easter night and was VERY happy the roof was closed for the ESPN Sunday night game (just prior to the home opener).
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Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 31, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pfff
we don’t need Fox in the lineup anyway.
Your words
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 31, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No start for Fuld ?
I am shocked.
"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 31, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like to have seen him in there too.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 31, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Fukudome hot?
I’ll pass
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
could have given Soriano a breather
instead of Dome.
by false cognate on Jul 31, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox is starting in place of Soriano.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hot as well.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he doesnt have a hit against volstad
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 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox is playing.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was passed over?
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by KaliCub on Jul 31, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are?
He’s barely played the other times he’s come up
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 31, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start this road trip on the right foot.
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by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
darnit
now, I was going to start on the left foot, but then you said right foot, so I tried to stutter step and I tripped and oh, the humanity…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who starts on the left foot?
there’s your first problem.
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by Trey2317 on Jul 31, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Left footers
Lou’s demanding more of them… …gosh darn the trade deadline.
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by mrtobby on Jul 31, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo Caption:
“Sorry, Ryan. You must be THIS tall to play second base.”
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by Goodie1969 on Jul 31, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That picture is just asking for trouble.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 31, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Damn that static thing doesn't work with a helmet on"
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fox, Fuld, Blanco, Scales
.274 BA/.330 OBP/.462 SLG/.792 OPS 10 HR in 266 ABs
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 31, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say that's actually pretty good production from the bench
I assume that’s aggregated stats for the four of them?
by false cognate on Jul 31, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing you don't add in Hoff as most of those numbers
will go DOWN.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just dont take out Fox from those numbers
and they’re fine
by DartmouthCubsFan on Jul 31, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing breeds excitement
for the fans like naming your stadium after an old (admittedly somewhat funny) Saturday Night Live bit.
by ChicagoRobb on Jul 31, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they named it after a beer.
"Booze, broads, and bullshit. If you got all that, what else do you need?" Harry Caray
by CubbieintheSouth on Jul 31, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flowers...Candygram...Landshark!..no ma'am...I'm just a guppy..
See above reference and link, I thought it was named after the beer too…and, actually it is kinda, but Landshark is Buffet’s own lager.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 31, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You forgot Fergie. D<
Aqui viene el Toro Venezolano, Carlos Zambrano, a batear...el lanzamiento...A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!! GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by azul_cachorro on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart, Ascaino, Wells, Stevens, Waddell, Atkins, Smar...Smaj .. Spellcheck
3.15 ERA 1.31 WHIP 11 W 7 L 5.87 K/9
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice production.
Most of that, of course, is Wells, but the rest of them all did a pretty good job, too.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna be pretty crowded on the hot corner
Rammy, Fonty, whoever the 3B coach is and the 3B umpire.
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by tony412 on Jul 31, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Expecting Theriot to cover both 2nd & SS
might be a challange. Even if he had range, that could tough night for him
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo caption:
Ok, that’s good… you can stop. Now I’ll wave you around third whenever you want.
by lswaidz on Jul 31, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's something to watch for.
Know what Grabow’s number was in Pittsburgh?
34.
Let’s see if they give it to him.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uncle Milt got 21...
I’m sure they’ll give him 34.
by lswaidz on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess what?
They didn’t. From the press release announcing the roster moves:
The Chicago Cubs today recalled outfielder Sam Fuld from Triple-A Iowa and added left-handed pitcher John Grabow to the 25-man roster. Additionally, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Mitch Atkins to Triple-A following yesterday’s game.
Grabow (uniform number 43) and Fuld (uniform number 27) are both available for tonight’s game against the Florida Marlins in Miami.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Reuschel is PISSED
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 31, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Michael Wuertz.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What About Eckersley?
He’s a HoF’er who wore 43 for the Cubs. Uh, okay, he was better known as a starter for the Red Sox and a closer with the A’s. I really don’t think Eck cares about #43 for the Cubs.
"The big possums walk late." - Harry Caray
by memphiscub on Jul 31, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Grabow wanted a fresh start
kinda like what Fisk did when he changed Sox (27 —> 72).
Or maybe he knows about BCB and decided to ONEDEC himself before we did
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by ballhawk on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe he was told he couldn't have 34.
We’ll probably never know.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where?
Got a link?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he did request it.
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again...
… anyone got a link?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to find it again
I read it this morning at work….
by jthack on Jul 31, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the spirit of woody lives in all jerseys that have the number 34
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 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sam is available ?
I am catching the next flight down.
"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 31, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame for you that he recently got married :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
Who does he think he is marrying his HS girlfriend, who was a star college athlete and now likely makes more money than he does working in finance when I was available ?
Ok I kid but I do really like him AS A PLAYER. Stuff like great defense and great patience at the plate is not valued as highly as it should be especially on the Cubs.
"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 31, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that you know all this about him........
might scare the wife a bit :)
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh just general stuff on the web
Weird thing is I stumbled on one place where you kind out with they registered for the wedding gifts ( not details though). Honestly I don’t do the really silly stuff but I find his academic background very refreshing for a baseball player. Anyway I never tried to meet Maddux so I certainly would never bother Fuld. I knew some actual groupies years ago and it is just really scary and sick to me. If Sam can keep his average over .300 , steal some bases and flash the leather I will ogle from afar.
"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 31, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what did you buy the happy couple?
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 31, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Candlesticks make a nice gift...
Now let’s get two…
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gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 31, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we traded for Wood
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by tony412 on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna be doing the First Annual Hydrogenman competition this weekend: 0.1 mile swim, 5.6 mile bike ride, and 2.0 mile ride. All while dressed up in a costume and drinking beer. GO CUBBIES!
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by dtpollitt on Jul 31, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like a blast
Is there a website? I want to compete next year!
by false cognate on Jul 31, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo caption:
“I don’t care how many times you kneel, only one wafer per customer. Move along!”
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 31, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Photo Caption (star wars parody)
Theriot, if one is to understand the great game, one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic, narrow view of the scrappy. If you wish to become a complete and wise leader, you must embrace a larger view of the game. Be careful of singles, Theriot. Only through me can you achieve power greater than any Cubby. Learn to hit the ball for power to the other side of the park and you will be able to save your career from certain death.
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by mrtobby on Jul 31, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kinda OT: Gorzelanny expected to start Tuesday
According to muskat blog, here is linky
by desmoCubbie on Jul 31, 2009 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That link says...
… he “could” start Tuesday, not “expected” to.
However, I think she’s right. They’ll keep Stevens or Samardzija around till then for an extra arm, then recall Gorzelanny.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
… I do see the headline says “expected to”, but the rest of the post doesn’t confirm that.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs were "expected to" play better in the first half this year.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i just went off the title
figured she would be correct being the part of the Cubs org. and all.
by desmoCubbie on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That OF...
makes me really glad the games on CSN and I can’t watch. Hope Dome has his PF flyers on… lotsa ground to cover!
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That and Rami must be having Fonty shadow him @ 3rd
so we have no 2nd baseman tonight
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Quade: Bunny ears, bunny ears, playing by a tree. Criss crossed the tree, trying to catch me. Bunny ears, Bunny ears, jumped into the hole, popped out of the other side beautiful and bold.
Good boy Ryan, you tied your own shoe laces!!!!!!
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by tony412 on Jul 31, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to see Sori sit.
He’s been playing well since the ASB.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 31, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But, he doesn't hit Volstad.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he could pinch hit later on in the evening
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if not
its a nice day off for Fonz.
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or come in as a defensive replacement
If we’re up by 12 and want to tease the Marlins a bit :)
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
by El Borto on Jul 31, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
defensive replacement @ 2nd
really rub it in.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
by shake n bake on Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you replace
what was never there to begin with?
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-9
That’s enough to sit one of your hot bats? Apparently so for Lou.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jul 31, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out of all his decisions
This doesn’t even rate on my top 100 of ones I’ve questioned.
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 31, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he decided Fonz
needed a day.. .and this was just a good “reason”
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's because soriano cleared waviers and...
WE’RE GETTING ADAM LIND!!!!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 31, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...just post your cell phone #....are you bringing the potato salad to the picnic next week?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 31, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES YES YES YES YES HISTORY!
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 31, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Good Boy. Good Boy and here is your treat but next time Ryan you are supposed to THROW the ball to 2nd not
run over on all fours with it in your mouth. Also it wasn’t nice to bite the umpire and pee on his leg.
"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 31, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Been at work all day...
Saw that Peavy and VMart were traded. And Orlando Cabrera. Anything else? Anyone in our division do anything today, minor or major?
by kanderber on Jul 31, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds got Rolen
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL, the Reds?!
They’re 9.5 games out in the Central and even further in the WC and they’re BUYERS?! Bizarre.
by kanderber on Jul 31, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have him for next year as well
It appears they might be through with the Edwin Encarnacion experiment
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 31, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since he was traded...
you’re probably right…
by kanderber on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I thought that was stupid.
They also get Rolens MAMMOTH contract.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jays will pay Rolen through this year but...
the Reds will pay him $11,000,000 next year!
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any time you think the Cubs are mismanaged, just think about that deal.
The Reds are out of their minds.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
no kidding.
Volquez was supposed to make a rehab start today.. anyone know if he did? And left with his arm intact?
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does not appear to be the starter at any of the Reds minor league teams
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it like
An 8 year contract too?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
8yr deal he signed with the Cards in before '03
so his contract is only through 2010.
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's earning his money
Encarnacion was getting like 7.5 million a year and he wasn’t playing well.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rolen's BA is good.
But he has no power any more.
We’ll see him next week.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Jul 31, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that ball park
my niece could hit a HR
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But can she pick it
at the hot corner? :)
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
She’d probably try to kick it. She likes soccer a lot more than any other sport.
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was she a big fan of the US Women's team that won the Gold?
I just watched a really interesting documentary about them last week. That life is not as glamorous as it seems, that’s for sure. Well, except for Mia Hamm (after the Olympics). I’m sure she’s raked in her share of endorsement loot. Plus I hear her husband was pretty good at sports once, too.
"I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said." ~William F. Buckley, Jr.
by Goodie1969 on Jul 31, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is she lefty?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but nothing this year
so it’s more like getting him for 7.5million a year.
You think you notice most everything around you, but in reality you're nearly blind to everything outside of your current focus. Hilarious example.
Another
by shake n bake on Jul 31, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's $11M Canadian
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 31, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's FAR from mammoth...
Rolen is having a very good season. If he continues this production, 11M will be a pretty good deal for the Reds.
by kanderber on Jul 31, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But why do they need him?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is bizaare...I thought they would be rebuilding for next season for sure.
I read the SBNation Reds blog during the games they lost to us last series and most of the fans there had already given up on the team. I saw a lot of posts saying BLOW IT UP!…never would have expected them to pay for an expensive veteran with not much left…that’s for a team that is wanting to improve their chances in the playoffs, not trying to get there. Very odd. They sure are a lot more optimistic than other clubs to pay him 11 mill next year. I don’t like seeing anyone injured, but I think they will regret this move for sure. Even healthy I can’t see him performing worth anything close to that. That’s our move Cincy…didn’t you know?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the yankees made a blockbuster trade by acquiring jerry hairston
and the reds still think theyre contenders by trading for scott rolen
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 31, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sure was funny, reading all these blockbuster trades, some very good players there...
Then reading the Yankees got Hairston. I had to check it twice…can’t understand what exactly they needed to want him. At least it gave me a good laugh, I needed it after seeing all the talent going to the other contenders. I don’t know that any of these trades could have been made by the Cubs, if we would want to give up Vitters and other players to get them, but it sure makes me sick seeing so many teams in a better position now.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on Hairston
They couldn’t just pull some random blockbuster trade from nowhere like always.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news
HALLI Halli Halladay was not traded to anybody.
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
neither was adam lind :(
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 31, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean
ADAM LIND right?
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES, YOURE RIGHT
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 31, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither was Teahen. :(
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
by slcathena on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TEAHEN TEAHEN TEAHEN
is still with the KC royals (more like failures)
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 31, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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“Henceforth, you shall be known as Darth Theriot.”
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Jul 31, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or, "Forgive me father for I have TOOTBLANed.."
Boy oh boy oh boy
by BleedsbluinMI on Jul 31, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
winner winner!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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“By the power of Ozzie and in the name of Honus I cast you OUT of this boy! Leave him you wicked demon of redundanct clutching!”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 31, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven't had a good day
I puked in the car, and have a terrible headache. A win can fix it all. Go Cubs!!
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hope you feel better soon
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I feel a lot better now. Cleaning up the car wasn’t fun though.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no!
feel better… and stay out of my car!
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This made me laugh, not only did it sound funny with him puking...
Seemed pretty ironic seeing the dog picture talking to the man…stay out of my car boy! no more puking ….I told you not to eat that grass I don’t care how your tummy felt…
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ginger wouldn’t be worried about the car.. she’d just be going “i’ve got a ball… would that help you?”
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's cute...a nice gesture...
by the way, does Ginger ever sit with you while you watch the Cubbies?
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random pukage?
Hmmm…better make an appointment with your friendly neighborhood OB-GYN.
by CaliCub on Jul 31, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are guys like Fox and Cotts
Who are likely done for the year still on the 40 man roster?
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to move guys to the 60 day
DL until the 40 man is full.
Why not leave them there until you have to make a decision?
by Allie on Jul 31, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The White Sox got Jake Peavy.
They just announced it on CTL.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Jul 31, 2009 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought Peavy didn't want to play for the WS
by JFCubFan on Jul 31, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He apparently felt that since the Cubs and Dodgers wouldn't trade for him
he would give it a go on the Southside, just to get out of San Diego, I would guess.
You’re killin’ me Smalls!
by dtc0405 on Jul 31, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never mind.
I just saw the fan shot about it.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Jul 31, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid trade in my opinion
His road ERA has been discussed here enough, I shouldn’t need to say it. Plus he won’t be pitching for awhile, and their rotation stinks for that while since Richard is gone. They also lost their no. 2 prospect.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it will put them over the top or perhaps change this season much.
But I’d take him any day, depending on what you give up for him. I’d like him pitching for me next year or any year, whatever his road ERA is. I don’t know much about his health though…that would be my only concern.
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what hurts
It weakens the Sox rotation until Peavy comes back, plus they lose their no 2 prospect.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, thanks for sticking up for the Cubs farm system and ex-Lugnuts everywhere in the majors...
…and upper minors…
Well, you didn’t really but I think the farm system gets a bad rap.
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 31, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Tommarow is Victor Martinez bobblehead night in cleveland.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a GREAT bobblehead. I want one!
Quia tuum es fatum titulis discidiis, vexillinis limbis nationalis,
gloriam seriis mundialisque, nunc et in saecula saeculorum...
Amen.
by Zeke on Jul 31, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is wierd
Curtis Granderson is listed in the Tigers pitching stats , yet it says he hasn’t faced a batter.
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"That pitch wasn’t down and in, that pitch was down and up." Tim McCarver
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
85 degrees at game time per preview....
Sounds more like Fry or Bake the fish to me
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 31, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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