Welcome, Tom Ricketts And Welcome Back, Aramis Ramirez: Cubs vs. Braves Preview, Monday 7/6, 6:05 CT
by Al on Jul 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT
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For those excited about today's announcement that Tribune Co. and Tom Ricketts had reached a deal regarding the sale of the Cubs, temper your excitement for... well, who knows how long.
When Tribune Co. bought the Cubs in 1981, it took two and a half months to finish the deal -- and part of that time was when the players were on strike, so it wasn't as if the Cubs had anything like baseball games to think about during the interim time. I suppose the strike might have delayed the final sale, but that is something now lost to the mists of time. But it's not as if Ricketts has been handed the keys today, either. No press conference has been held and until I see one with Tribco execs and Tom Ricketts shaking hands, I'll presume it's business as usual. A more likely scenario is for the transfer to be made official when the season is over, because not only does a much larger amount of money have to change hands now than 28 years ago, almost $900 million now as opposed to about $20 million then, and there's the matter of a bankruptcy court signing off on this deal as well as MLB owners (though I have been told by someone who knows these matters better than I do that the bankruptcy court won't be an issue either). You can presume that the owners approval is a formality.
Further, don't expect wholesale changes. I would argue you don't need many -- this team has been wildly successful off the field and over the last two years, on it (well, except for little details like playoff wins). When Mark Cuban, darling of so many here, took over the Dallas Mavericks -- a franchise in far worse shape then than the Cubs are now -- he didn't fire a single person. Instead, he enhanced and added to the staff, and that's what I'd expect the Ricketts group to do. That's what excites me, not a pitchfork-bearing mob outside of Jim Hendry's office.
At the time I wrote this -- midafternoon -- there had not yet been announcements of the expected roster moves today welcoming back Aramis Ramirez, Reed Johnson and Angel Guzman. If I had to guess -- and this is strictly speculation -- I think Jeff Samardzija and Kevin Hart are headed off the pitching staff, and Micah Hoffpauir off the bench, leaving the Cubs with 11 pitchers from now till the All-Star break.
In the meantime, there are games to be won; more below the fold. (And remember, tonight is an hour earlier than usual, 6:05 pm CDT.)
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Jair Jurrjens has never faced the Cubs -- they missed him last year at Wrigley when he tripped down the dugout steps and Jeff Bennett replaced him. That was the game that Bennett hit Alfonso Soriano with a pitch and put him out for five weeks. Then the Cubs were supposed to face Jurrjens in the game that was rained out in Atlanta last month. He has faced only one Cub on the active roster -- Jeff Baker (1-for-4).
Tonight will be Randy Wells' first big test -- the Braves are the first team he's making his second start against. He threw really well against them on June 2 in Atlanta, but that was one of at least four starts where Randy got a no-decision where he could have had a win. The bullpen blew that one. He gave up only two hits that day -- a single to Chipper Jones and a homer to Garret Anderson.
Today's game will be available nationally on ESPN. It's also on CSN Chicago, but there is no Atlanta local TV. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Fuld and Hart down and Patton DL’d
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Confirmed via Twittermeyer
Fuld, Hart optioned to AAA; Patton DL (groin). Makes room for Rami, Guzman, Johnson.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Groin.... gotta love the Cubs fake injuries!
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
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by SackMan on Jul 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
listen the training/medical staff have to concur
That does not mean this was a well-known or publicized or even convenient and opportune injury event.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish hoff was sent down
i really liked fuld for his speed and defense since he could play all 3 OF positions, hoff hit .182 in June
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by ManBearPigMBP on Jul 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question...
Because Patton was a Rule 5 pick he cannot be sent down, correct?
by drMeth on Jul 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good
very excited to see A-Ram back in the lineup, Go Cubs!
by Aramis Ramirez on Jul 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we've missed you buddy!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's super-human
He can post and take BP at the same time.
"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)
.
by SackMan on Jul 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Al is slowly hacking the user database
so all of our names show up as “Aramis Ramirez” out of sheer delight.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Testing...
Nope, mine still looks right.
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"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This x1000
Just seeing his name in the lineup will make me feel better
------ TheRiot Squad ------
by RightFieldSucks on Jul 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geo: Have I ever told you that I love you man??
Marmol: No… but you seem plumper, have you been into the Funions again? I thought we talked about this…
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to see Fuld get sent down...
He provided a spark that’s been missing. Soriano should be sent down although we all know that will never happen…
by bergs55 on Jul 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup is in...
SuperRami batting 5th: fuky, riot, lee, milt, rami, sori, soto, font, wells.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that looks like a sweet lineup
if only fox could play left, and soriano could play second-then you’d have…
fuky
riot
lee
bradley
rami
fox
soriano
soto
wells
ahh…i guess ill keep dreaming
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks good.
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Fonzie at 2B
Ugh.
He’s better in LF. Leave him there.
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't played 2nd for the Cubs yet
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Has, Though...
… in emergencies, Fonzie has played at 2nd for the Cubs. I think he played there on 6/12 in the 9th against Minn?
by initram on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't know that
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you ignore the time he DID play 2nd base?
When he was worse?
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't care where he plays as long as he doesn't lead off
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yes +1
That's big talk for a little guy,
but I'm walkin' without reply.
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by shake n bake on Jul 6, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW this is big news
Soriano at 2B, Soriano at 2B
If for some reason he turns this around the Cubs can platoon LF with a hot Fox or hot Hoffpauir this could change the offense.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Hoff have an arm good enough to play LF?
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, it's not news.
Soriano’s not going to play second base.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but there is an alternative universe
where Soriano IS playing second base and batting 1.000.
just not this one.
by JFCubFan on Jul 6, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Fox at 2nd than Soriano
Ladies and gentlemen! It's 1985 all over again, but this time the offense goes to hell!
by Ross on Jul 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Chad Fox at 2B than Soriano.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Theriot at 2B
and Blanco at SS.
Dare to dream, buddy.
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Theriot at SS and Fontenot at 2B
Oh wait…
by Pre on Jul 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Jessica Alba, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansen naked.
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by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 6, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this one
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As feable...
…as they have been, this lineup has the potential to score A LOT of runs if Soriano and Bradley do what they can.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Rami play the whole game?
Oh Baby!
by cubswgnrocks on Jul 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd say probably not
but w/ lou… you never really know
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it, but I suppose it's possible.
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by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see him get at least 3 at-bats...
Fox can fill in late if necessary… eventhough that’s not really a “defensive” replacement… Baker could fill in if needed for defense, I’ve heard ramblings he’s not horrible at the hot corner.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou said Aramis will start
but not play the whole game.
by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twittermyer
quotes A-Ram as saying he’s “80-85 percent strength/game ready.”
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by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on.
If Fox can play 3B at a subpar level, then they can trot him out there at 2B and hope nobody hits it to him.
by drMeth on Jul 6, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could be our 5th starter too
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by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3B is a lot different than 2B
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slightly!!!
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3B is a whole digit different that 2B!
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 6, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
evidentally you have played either position
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by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he's good at math?
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmmm, no.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Lou credit
Soriano in 6th spot for 3rd straight day.
I know I’m not the only one who thought he’d move Soriano back the day Aramis returned.
by ak123 on Jul 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have rather seen
Hoff sent down instead of Fuld but oh well. Go get em tonight guys.
by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I said in another post
ReJo is pretty much Fuld right now… so we don’t really need him… plus he gets more playing time at Iowa… if we’d kept Fuld we’d essentially have 7 outfielders… keeping Hoff up there gives us a left handed power bat… essentially he’s the white Darryl Ward right now.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly...
Right now, we have the following:
a RH power bat on the bench that can play 1B, 3B, or corner OF
a LH power bat on the bench that can play 1B or corner OF
an athletic “energy guy” that can play all three OF spots
a backup SS who switch hits and plays great defense
a RH power bat that can play 2B or corner IF
a backup C
It was going to be Fuld or Fox/Baker that got sent down. Unfortunately for Fuld, Baker is (I believe) out of options and Fox has had a longer run of success at the big league level.
by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not RJ
Fuld is much faster and a shade better defensively and of course left handed. However it is not Fuld Vs RJ it is Fuld Vs Hoff.
Do you want a power hitter for the bench or someone who can a defense, pinch run, contact hitter. I would prefer the ladder as the Cubs just seem to suck at that and Hoff has not been that good at pinch hitting lately.
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by Doggie Stalker on Jul 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would think
having a ladder on the bench COULD come in handy…
by daily2b on Jul 6, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially the number of
5’6" infielders on the team
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"ReJo is pretty much Fuld right now"
Except the fact that he is a lefty bat and Reed Johnson can’t hit RHP to save his life.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Jul 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you
and so does Dave.
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/david-kaplan-chicago-sports/
by CubsGirl on Jul 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PHENOMENAL blog!
Just PHENOMENAL!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caption: "Hey Soto, which one of these back pockets is the oregano in? I want to add some
to my sliders."
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by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Random
but did y’all know L&B twitter?
No. Seriously. http://twitter.com/LenandBob
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard the Braves already forfeited.
And Aramis is going to hit for the cycle tonight…of homers.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Then...
Ted Lilly will pinch-run and score 3 runs.
by CubsGirl on Jul 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
without ever batting
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
by cubfred on Jul 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell score by continually running the bases with his blazing speed
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Lilly could walk in 3 runs
from the on-deck circle with the bases empty… and I don’t mean while he’s pitching.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Get 'Em!
Just having Rami’s presence in the lineup should help considerably, as there’s now a bit more stability on the roster and the roles are a bit more defined. That, along with Johnson and Guzman, should provide a boost.
Do I expect Rami to be 100% upon his return? Hell no. Frankly, I don’t care if he hits .200 the rest of the year, a dislocated shoulder for a third baseman is no easy injury to recover from, especially in the time frame he gave himself. There’s more to him being there than just the numbers he as an individual provides. He’s a leader on this team, has been since 2004, and having a guy like him back should definitely be of some help.
Although in my wildest dreams Ramirez comes back to his old form and helps lift this offensively dreadful ballclub, I don’t see it happening. Still, it’s a good day to be a Cubs fan regardless.
by ZachenFoot on Jul 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He may surprise...
…with some good production his first couple of games (initial adrenaline), but he may very well struggle for 6-7 games until he gets his timing back.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which
is about what I would expect. I hope by season’s end we’ll see the same Aramis Ramirez we saw at season’s beginning, hopefully this time in a playoff push…
by ZachenFoot on Jul 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe we traded for an all-star third baseman today! Can't wait to see him in the field!
It’s like we traded Ryan Freel for Aramis Ramirez…
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention
a nasty setup guy and a scrappy OF!
good times!
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by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Jimbo's still got it!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Milton ...... see the ball hit the ball
by lexmarklover on Jul 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. That's Bradley.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they paid MB with Ramirez Bucks that's be awesome
It’s like the opposite of a Shrute Buck.
by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well....Ramirez made $14M last
year and had 554 at bats. So that comes to about $25K per bat. This year he makes $15.65M….so that at bat number will be considerably higher.
by Neifi Puppy on Jul 6, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you put on a $1 bill?
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by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your posts are useless
"We got some pretty good chemistry here. We got some toughness, and it's starting to show." - Lou Pinella
by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw did I hurt your little feelings?
Wah!!!!
by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and mean spirited
you lurk around then jump in and post something nasty. Get off my back.
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by Clutche on Jul 6, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sue is a ninja
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An insult ninja.
Sticks and stones may only break my bones, but words will hurt FOREVER.
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SUE IS AWESOME
CAPS INCREASE AWESOMENESS
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by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHICH IS WHY ERIC HANNA IS THE MOST AWESOME BCB POSTER EVAR!!!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps she could be bribed?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
she says she would put you on the $1 bill
and that’s mean spirited and nasty? I must be missing the more interesting parts of this conversation.
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jul 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guessing there's a history there
by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently so
Linus: Life is rarely all one way, Charlie Brown. You win some, you lose some. Charlie Brown: Really? Gee, that'd be neat.
by CyberCyclist on Jul 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touchy, touchy
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darth Vader
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ONLY A THOUSAND?
Cheapskate.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's so money...and he doesn't even know it.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love seeing Aramis back!
Can’t wait to see him dig in!
Hate seeing MB hitting cleanup again though.
by kanderber on Jul 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i think he should be 3rd
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a pretty nasty
lineup.
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by Reddevil on Jul 6, 2009 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is
true.
"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 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good nasty or bad nasty?
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I like this lineup up. I have found myself complaining about this team alot this year, but if Fukudome continues to leadoff, platooning with rejo at the leadoff and then throw in Rami #5 and Sori #6, I like this. I think it will help Milto to have Rami behind him and Sori should be in a good position to succeed. I hope Lou uses Fox and Hoffpauir to rest Sori, Milt and Rami on a regular basis. Not sure of Jeff Baker’s role with this team? He was great in college but hasn’t done much since the rockies called him up.
Hey, Hey! Hey, Hey! Hey, Hey!
by TheCubsGuy on Jul 6, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wholesale changes...
…on the business side of the business is certainly not likely. Whether or not changes happen on the baseball side will most likely depend on how the season concludes.
We can’t crawl inside Rickett’s head, but I am sure he has formed some opinions based on what he has observed from the outside. If the season ends up a dissappointment, we just don’t know whether he would want to evaluate from the inside before making changes, or go ahead and pull the trigger based on what he says in short order.
Hendry has 3 more years left on his contract and that could be a factor in his decision at least for a year.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Three years left for Hendry?
You sure about that? That doesn’t sound right.
by kanderber on Jul 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also has a NTC
Randy Wells - You continue to astound me.
by DGU on Jul 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is correct
Signed a four year extension last year.
"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 6, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for clarifying...
…he hands out long term deals, I guess he should get one too.
I wonder if it has a no-trade clause.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would take him?
Oh, right – the Orioles.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read it in the paper...
…the other day. It didn’t sound right to me either, but I assumed they knew what they were writing.
I know he got extended beyond Piniella’s deal, but I thought it was only one year (thru 2011).
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
by MPH73 on Jul 6, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's true
Last October, the organization extended his contract for four more years
by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game will NOT be available nationally
thank you very much Bud Selig, for your refusal to bring baseball into the modern era when it comes to television broadcasting.
Those of us that live in Des Moines and have Mediacom cable are out of luck tonight, as the morons that run that company have no idea what the demographics of this town are.
We’ll be getting 3 hours of ESPNews instead.
by TarHeelHawk on Jul 6, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It hasn't shown up on the Dish guide as blacked out yet for me
Which… is really weird.
Anyone else?
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soriano in the lineup right now is a joke... put him on 15-day DL
Every other team in the major leagues is taking advantage of the DL by using it like the minor leagues why not the Cubs? Today’s lineup could be…
CF Fukudome
SS Theriot
1B Lee
RF Bradley
3B Ramirez
LF Fox
C Soto
2B Blanco
P Wells
Try making it through that lineup once without getting touched up a little bit.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Jul 6, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
um…the Cubs used the DL like the minors TODAY, and have earlier this year
by Donbedouin on Jul 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They used the DL for David Patton!!!
Give me a break. Use the DL for someone that you can’t option and who can possibly become better than an average AAA reliever.
by IowaCubsWS09 on Jul 6, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patton cannot be
sent to the minors. He has to remain on the roster all year or we have to give him back to the Rockies (I think that’s where we got him). He was a Rule 5 pick, so different rules apply.
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by gwood on Jul 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Actually Came From the Reds...
… who selected Patton from the Rox. So, you are right. If he were released, he’d have to clear waivers and then be offered back to the originating org, that being the Rox.
Also, I have heard that sports announcers are saying that Patton is now Cubs property because he fulfilled 90 days. I don’t think that is true. He needs to be active for 90 days and be on the 25-man roster for a full season to have the Rule 5 status relinquished.
by initram on Jul 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patton can't be optioned...
so in fact, they used the DL for exactly what you were asking. It’s not as exciting as if it was Soriano, but it’s the same thing.
And it would appear that they’ve done the same with Aaron Miles already.
by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if Fonzie isn't hurt?
Thats a reason not to be on the DL.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you think David Patton is?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he could be
But I don’t really “care”… I wanted the Patton Project to end weeks ago.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do you hurt your groin when you pitch once in a blue moon
wells4roty
by jesus christos on Jul 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said he hurt it while pitching?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same way you pull your groin
when you play basketball for the first time in months.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I can think of one way.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many "pulled groin" jokes. Must not get involved.
Deep breaths, Andrew. Deep breaths.
"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 6, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet you dissapear for a day
If Soriano hits a HR tonight.
Lou needs to see how he plays with Aramis in the lineup. The stress might be off Soriano to carry the team.
by ak123 on Jul 6, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got tickets at the last second for tonight's game
Sitting field level, right behind home plate — and paid $50 each for two $75 tickets.
Should make up for a crap day at work. Go Aram!
by elgato on Jul 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where'd you find that deal?
Sounds great!
"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 6, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
friend of a friend ...
needed to unload some tickets. Right place, right time.
by elgato on Jul 6, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky you. Have fun!
"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 6, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very jealous!
Have a blast!
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, sweet.
Say hi to Pink Hat Guy.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haven't seen him around for a while...
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him the other night.
I think he’s back in action.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
Ballhawk_Ken Inside source says might be a slight delay to start of tonite’s game. Seems someone forgot to tell the umps about change in game time…
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now, there are four umps scrambling around a hotel room somewhere...
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope MLB isn't cheap enough
to stick 4 old men in the same room…
Those poor poor housekeepers.
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Budget cuts.
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
league communication problem oh
that is the constant state of affairs
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
by Ivy Walls on Jul 6, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Is this your chest protector or mine?"
“Clearly, it’s mine. What are you, blind or something?”
“…”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God i hope this is true.
6:05 is nasty. Hard to bike that quickly after work, considering traffic.
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by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell?
I’ve known it was a 6:05 start for days now. If I knew that, shouldn’t the guys working it know it?
by WanderingWanderer on Jul 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'M TYPING IN ALL CAPS
to channel the power of one Eric Hanna.
I haz comedy show in August. You come seez it please?: Hot Beans Delivers
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 6, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm bummed
it got moved off the “top fanposts” list.
no more caps from me
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sniff...sniff...I'll never use Caps Lock again!
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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nooooooo!!!!!!
I MEAN NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Who can hack the interwebz and fix this problem?
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by digitalbenjamin on Jul 6, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seeing Aram in the lineup is nice
an average above .300, in the cubs line! I don’t believe my eyes
If it weren't for the gutter, my mind would be homeless.
by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I? Can I, please?!?
Small sample size.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This past weekend just felt different
The team had some life
by miamicanes on Jul 6, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Let’s hope to build on that.
Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.
by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol- Geo please, only a half man-hug this time. You're starting to scare me.
"Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night. They just plain sucked! I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!" - Homer
by propheteer on Jul 6, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Andrew!
Ballhawk_Ken Looks like game will start on time. Umps just had to rush their pre-game routine a bit. So cut them some slack early. Yeah, right… ;-)
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas
by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption
(whispered) “That’s a really ugly cap.”
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Big hand for A-Ram in lineups
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jul 6, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's do this!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Jul 6, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano
I was hoping he would have a twinge in his hamstring. 15 days off would do him a world of good!!!
by muffman on Jul 6, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Lineup for Tuesday, July 7, 2009
1. Theriot – playing 1B
2. Sorry – Catching
3. Lee – SS
4. Pinella – 3B
5. Fuke – 2B
6. Sinatro – RF
7. Rammy – CF
8. Soto – LF
9. Bradley – P
Pinella’s managerial skills aren’t any better.
by Shambles on Jul 7, 2009 1:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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