Cubs Trade Ryan Freel To Royals For PTBNL

by Al on Jul 6, 2009 1:39 PM CDT in News Comment 218 comments

The Cubs are making all kinds of news today. Well, this return on Freel is better than an outright release, I guess. From the press release:

The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Ryan Freel to the Kansas City Royals for a player to be named.

Freel was designated for assignment by the Cubs on July 2. In 14 games with Chicago, Freel batted .143 (4-for-28) with one run scored and one RBI.

Yeah, I know. Not much. But then, neither was his Cubs career. That one run scored was a mad dash home in the eighth inning on June 27 vs. the White Sox after a groundout to first. Bye-bye, Ryan. We hardly knew 'ye.

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crap. I hope I get my Freel Fan Club membership fee back

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Forgive me if this is a dumb question...

…but why would the Royals trade for Freel when they could’ve just claimed him off waivers when the Cubs DFA’d him? Or am I missing some quirk in the rules here?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Apparently they wanted to make sure they were the ones to get him. But don’t they realize: Freel is more of a National Leaguer! At least according to him.

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the PTBNL could be anything...

ti won’t be Soria, Greinke or anyone who fogs a mirror

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A mid-level prospect would be a good return.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Jul 6, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about Dickie Knowles?

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Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed!

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When a player goes through waivers

the right to claim the player goes worst record to best record IN YOUR LEAGUE, followed by worst to best in the other league. So the Royals would not have been able to get Freel unless ALL NL teams passed on him, then would have been after SEA, BAL, and DET.

So they were probably just wanting to make sure that they got him since they would have been 20th in line out of 30 teams.

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

by Archie on Jul 6, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Ahhhhhhhh, OK.

That explains it. Thanks!

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow... great explanation. I wasn't aware of that.

Thanks Archie!

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by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

I think that I screwed that up a little. It is current record during the year I believe, not last year’s record. So KC would have been after all NL teams and behind CLE and OAK as well. Sorry for the mix-up. I was still thinking off-season wavier positions…

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

by Archie on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

either way (although you should know the basic player movement rules), this is a foot note on the season

PTBNL is generally used to postpone a trade’s final terms, more often than not done for 2 reasons: A) The team receiving the PTBNL might not be certain which position they want to fill, OR B) More time to scout available talent of the other team. Usually there is some agreement on a list of 5-10 players, meaning minor league prospects, often deeper in the system.

There are rules to a PTBNL transaction, two in fact: 1) The deal must close within a six-month time frame and 2) the player must change leagues. Once a player named Harry Chiti was traded for himself in return. There are a few notable players who were PTBNL: Ortiz, Schmidt, Moises Alou, Bonderman, Podsednik, and Coco Crisp just to name a few.

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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We wish.

Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah!

Wonder who is the lucky ptbn? Any guesses?

by adam316 on Jul 6, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mark Teahen, of course

"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 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish

But it’s probably a mid level minor leaguer

by Chicagosportsfan on Jul 6, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My guess is that it will be someone way down in thier minor league system

Miraculously, the Cubs did get someone for Todd Walker, Ceda, who, as we all know, turned into Kevin Gregg.

by jerry morales rules on Jul 6, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With Polyjuice potion?

(Hi, Dan!)

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One week from tomorrow, midnight showing...

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm 2/3 thru Goblet Of Fire . . . .

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really didn't like 4 that much.

5 is when the real mythology starts, and 6 is when it gets dark and interesting. The teenage angst is enjoyable to read and reflect upon as a former teacher.

Hurry up and get to 5 and 6.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 is my favorite

until 7. Which I really enjoyed.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll get to 5 on Wednesday or Thursday

To busy today and tomorrow. I’m going thru them pretty quickly because I’ve read the earlier ones more, for obvious reasons. I can’t remember if I’ve read 5 two or three times, but it’s been at least 2 years.

I suppose I’ll read 7 again after seeing the movie.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The interesting thing is picking up on things knowing how the story ends

J.K. did a decent job of consistency in earlier books.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will you be wearing your robe

And wizard hat?

"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 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, duh, I have my Gryffindor wizarding robes.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I put on my robe and wizard hat...

Bash.org

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you are in a mall.

There are 15,000 teen-age girls near you.
You have a slurpee.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glad someone got it

I’ll take Internet Memes for $800, Alex.

"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 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got it.

Bloodninja has an entire saga. Highly, highly entertaining.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap that was the funniest thing I've seen in a while...

I’m literally crying over here from laughing so hard lol

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"Why give 100% when 35 can still get you paid and laid."- Kenny Powers

by gridiron_assassin on Jul 6, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL, I wish I was the first to respond.

I’m a rino.

by Don't Fear the Reaper on Jul 6, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah midnight isn't happening for me

but hopefully the next afternoon show… if someone will give me a ride

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you can get to Racine, WI, I'll drive you to the theater.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aww

aren’t you sweet!

Now… a ride to Racine is gonna be so much easier than the movie theater 15 miles away!

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's possible

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Geico Geko...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep the ball rollin! Trade Miles!!

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We'll take best offer!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

5 Shamwow

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take

a Ron Popeil food dehydrator.

“Instead of giving kids candy, give them apple snacks or banana chips. And it’s great if you’re a hunter, fisherman, backpacker, or camper. Makes beef jerky for around $3 a pound, and you know what went in it, because you made it yourself!”

by AGC on Jul 6, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That stuff is made in Germany

…so you know it’s good!

by srwilly on Jul 6, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll trade for Aaron Miles

Two used softballs, 2 wooden bats for t-baller, a Sammy Sosa bobblehead, and 4 boxes of Nerds. He can do lawn work and help me get a job.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jul 6, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a Mark Prior Beanie Baby that can be thrown into the mix...

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a Corey Patterson bobblehead that can be used too...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, now that the Freel era is over

I for one WELCOME our new Royal PTBNL Overlord.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet he'll be glad to be a Cub, whoever he is.

Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They

always are.

"You can't take life to seriously, you don't get out of it alive"

by wild bill on Jul 6, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Though the Royals organization has been so pitiful

at holding onto talent that he could rise quickly, without merit. A Minor leaguer’s dream!

by cubbybear on Jul 6, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe that TRL should be allowed to choose anyone he wishes from their roster...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Farnsworth!

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

/sarcasm

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh God no.

Favorite player of all time: Ryne Sandberg.

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jones!

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have you ever read Joe Posnaski's Farnsworth rules?

It’s like the Chuck Norris rules but in reverse.

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

got a link?

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, let's try that again

http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2009/06/11/farnsworth-facts/

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

awesome

thanks!

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And scroll to the bottom for the best parts.
My favorite:
Every dog has his day… except Kyle Farnsworth

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao

Two wrongs don’t make a right. They make a Kyle Farnsworth inning.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brilliant.

When Kyle Farnsworth lands on Free Parking in Monopoly, he has to pay.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Jul 6, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Water walks on Kyle Farnsworth

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really want to make the website

Unfortunately, I’m just not funny enough.

When Kyle Farnsworth gets 21, it’s not blackjack.

by mykalmorgan on Jul 6, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On the 6th day, God created man. On the 7th day, God rested. They brought in Kyle Farnsworth. On the 8th day, God created the Blown Save.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OMG... that's hilarious.

"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 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I think that one is my favorite.

But there are a lot of funny ones there. Totally worth the couple minutes to read the whole thing. Esp the comments. Thats when it gets funniest.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Farnsworth also appeared in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS … yeah, THAT inning.

"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 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kyle Farnsworth is where fly balls go to become triples.

"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."

by jkobus on Jul 6, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some of them were pretty stupid, but I liked:

Kyle Farnsworth once came into a game in the bottom of the 10th and gave up six runs.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no – on the 8th day he created Ted Lilly…on the 9th the blown save

I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.

by hansman1982 on Jul 6, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

I haven’t seen a Cubs player punch out anybody recently.

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Farnsworth was responsible for my all time favorite post

On the old Cubs Yahoo group after Dr. Tightpants was pulled from one of his bad outings he went the clubhouse and punched an electric fan, breaking his hand and ending up on the DL. As soon as word of the incident came out someone posted

" Is this the only known literal case of the shit hitting the fan ?"

I think I am still laughing.

"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 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wonder how many Freel jerseys sold?

Probably a hot item at the next Cubs auction.

by JFCubFan on Jul 6, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Currently on clearance at CUBWORLD.COM

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

when are we going to get the news

on the roster moves necessary to bring up ramirez, johnson and guzman?

by murphymj on Jul 6, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

5:05PM CDT

Bank on it

"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 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did we get to keep Farney?

by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That was my first reaction. I like the way you think.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Package deal, unfortunately

Personally, I think it’s a shame – I thought Farney was finally starting to pull it together mentally.

"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 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, Farney loves the KC BBQ.

He’s outta here.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, he's been pitching in the KC bullpen the whole time

(see above posts)

Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"

by zambranofan on Jul 6, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good news

by sue369 on Jul 6, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

everybody

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

See if you don't

Somewhat big pic

"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 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice!

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did the Cubs

ever get their PTBNL from the Rich Hill deal? If so, who?

by cubbiefan07 on Jul 6, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought

it was dependent on how Rich Hill did this year.

With 7.43 ERA, having stated 10 games, he’s 3-2. He’s pitched 46 innings, with 52 hits, 41 runs given up (38 earned), 6 hr and 31 walks. 39 Ks, 1 HPB. His ERA+ is 61.

So, you know. Maybe they’ll send Pie back.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's just no way we're ever going to get Brian Roberts, is there?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's just no way we're ever going to get Brian Roberts, is there?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe its like Beetlejuice?

Gotta say it again, brother!

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm dating BCB's ex-girlfriend.

So he keeps double-posting me.

Dude, that’s so immature. C’mon, she hit me up on Facebook. What was I supposed to do? Ignore her?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

She dating the whole

MamboChicken… or just 1/3 of it?

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've always

been faithful.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

To some random Facebook chixx0r?

"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 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no no no

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm the lover.

Drew’s the fighter. Shanghai’s our cool-headed, Father-figure leader.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's the BCB version

of the DeRosa/McGehee/Juan Pierre trinity.

No, I’m not going to say who is who.

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

by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Poor Shanghai

Never an escape from the old jokes…

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I'm the youngest of the 3 . . . .

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You certainly are the sanest.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Jul 6, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

but thats like being the… I can’t think of an appropriate analogy.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tallest midget?

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sharpest

bowling ball.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that one

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um . . . thanks?

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whaddya mean?! I'm COMPLETELY sane!!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we put the mambo

in chicken.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think you should post "Mary Hartman" just to see what happens

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, Fernwood. My kind of burg...

Go Green! Go White! GO STATE!
King Leonidas: Spartans! What is your profession?
Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

by Zeke on Jul 6, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When will we find out

about the roster moves to bring up Aramis and Johnson?

by JimboJet on Jul 6, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

5:05PM CDT

Bank on it.

"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 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am so bored this Monday that I am clamoring for this update.

by JimboJet on Jul 6, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and Al?

“[M]ad dash home”? Was that intentional?

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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 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why, of course it was.

:-)

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Jul 6, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

PTBNL

a sack of magic beans, an old TPX baseball bat, and Andre Dawson’s rookie card.

For Miles we’ll have to settle for less.

Evil will always triumph, because good is dumb.

by junkhorse on Jul 6, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd settle for him...

… not being on the team any longer and somebody taking at least half his salary. Fair trade, straight up.

You win some, you lose some. The Miles experiment was a loss. No need to drag it out.

by AndrewJStone on Jul 6, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

same

The current article on cubs.com says Lou wants to roll with 11 pitchers till the ASB, so that means 2 pitchers will go down and one bench player. I am guessing

Shark
Hart
Fuld

although the cubs could put Soriano on the DL and just send down the pitchers. I’d be cool with keeping Fuld around until Soriano’s legs are back to strength and his swing is figured out.

by bdoubleu on Jul 6, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this was supposed to be a reply to jimbojet - sorry al

by bdoubleu on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No worries.

I happen to agree with your three choices.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Jul 6, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Hoff goes down

Instead of Fuld.

I think energy off the bench is more needed than Hoff…

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Assuming they keep Fox...

Fuld does appear to be more useful than Hoff right now… however Hoff gives us a key LH bat off the bench… ReJo can do everything Fuld can and had proven himself at the major league level… should be interesting.

by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

all this fretting over LH bats

…isnt that what got the cubs into their current position?

by bdoubleu on Jul 6, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, doesn't mean Hendry is going to change his tune

by WanderingWanderer on Jul 6, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what about sending fontenot down?

by wrigley12 on Jul 6, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i think he'd have to clear waivers to go down

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Len and Bob said he has an option left the other day

by lswaidz on Jul 6, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is correct...

also, he’s still the best available option we have at 2B against RHP, so he’s not going to get sent down.

by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh

Sucks not getting to see games.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, Fontenot does have an option left.

But I don’t think he’ll be sent down. Probably Fuld.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sori

what do we think the odds are that these DL rumors may be viable? Also any idea what time this press release will be sent out?

by wrigley12 on Jul 6, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd say it's possible Soriano could be DL'd.

After all, he’s gone on the DL for the last two seasons and it hasn’t impeded the Cubs from making the playoffs. Why not? And look for the roster moves to be announced right before game time – 5ish.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm guessing it'll be Hart, Fuld, and Hoffpauir/Shark

by Pre on Jul 6, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unless my math is really bad, the Cubs now have 38 guys on the 40 man roster and

25 on the 25 man roster—before the three guys are put back on the roster tonight. More trades coming?

Assuming no trades, my guess is the Shark, Hart & Hoff go down today, with the Shark getting a start in Iowa, so that he may get called back up for a start in the DH on Sunday. At that point, LBR or Hart may go down to get more work (assuming no more DL action).

"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru

by LAcarl519 on Jul 6, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why would that signal more trades coming?

The three guys on the DL are currently on the 40-man roster. They’ll move to the 25-man roster and three guys will go from the 25-man roster to the 40-man roster.

by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

38 on the 40

I think it has been like this for some time. I can’t recall the last time the Cubs were up to 40.

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was actually a lot less earlier this year...

I think at one point we were at 34. That was before Blanco, Scales and Waddell were added to the roster and Baker was acquired. You’re right though – we’ve typically had less than 40 guys on the 40-man roster.

by SouthernCub on Jul 6, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can't demote someone and recall them 6 days later

Unless someone goes on the DL

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Twittermyer:

cst_cubs Rami in the house. Says he’s about 80-85 percent strength/game ready. Still awaiting word on roster moves. Fuld, Fox haven’t heard.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs

RAMI IN DA HOUSE!!!

RECOMMENDED FOR OUR KNIGHT IN BRIGHT BLUE PINSTRIPES BEING BACK!!!

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TWITTERMYER

NEEDS MORE CAPS LOCK, ERIC!

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I WISH ERIC HANNA WAS ON TWITTER!!!

THAT WAY I COULD READ 140 CHARACTERS LIKE THIS SEVERAL TIMES A DAY!!!

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

:-(

I was just excited.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And we were just playin'

:-)

I’m excited too. Gotta love Aramis.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

EXPELLIARAMIS!

From the DL, that is.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the 6th book I, along with Dumbledore, get a tad ticked at Harry.

He needs to learn that you can’t just disarms all wizards or Death Eaters, some times you need to give ’em a good Sectumsempra.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moves per the Score:

Hart and Fuld sent down.

Patton to the DL.

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by Fishbone2 on Jul 6, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well

didn’t see that one coming. Fox and Hoff survive, Sori still in it. I’ll bet you five bucks he plays today.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hpe he doesn't.

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by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet we see Soriano again too.

Kind of hoping maybe Fox would play LF tonight.

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by Fishbone2 on Jul 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Patton to DL, Fuld and Hart to AAA

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 6, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

AHHH HA!!!

Patton to the DL. How did we not see that coming? Touche, Chicago Cubs, touche.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love these mysterious injuries...

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 6, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Torn

I hope he’s not really hurt… but I hope this is the end of the Patton experiment.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling...

…they’re going to try and bury Patton on the DL for the rest of the season. IIRC, there’s a wrinkle in the Rule 5 rules that says a team can put a player on the 60-day DL after a certain amount of time.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just until rosters expand

You can hide him on the expanded roster no problem.

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Per my post in other thread

Patton has slight case of " we can’t hold your roster spot" disease. He will be fine in 30 days or less.

"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 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't there some way to DL him for the rest of the season?

Or maybe until September callups?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope they're still working with him

That would be pretty crappy for Patton to lose an entire year of development just to steal him from another team.

Life is parallel to hell but I must maintain

by dr stabbingworth on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it would just be until September, right?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he's back, it won't be before September 1

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by Shanghai Badger on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he'll be back

rehab him in the minors. get him some innings like the buccos did with donald veal. he’s allowed 30 days on the dl. he’ll use that time between now and the end of august and probably come up when someone else gets hurt.

he may get all of his service time in. or he may have to stay in the bigs for a few days at the start of 2010 before getting farmed out.

the question will be…. will we have 40 other guys more worthy of a 40 man roster spot come december?

by tim815 on Jul 6, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Groin strain is the diagnosis...

In other words, he’s fine.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 6, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get those also when I see Erin Andrews pics.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that diagnosis

is not going to help his social life.

"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 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i've been calling the dPat to DL

since friday. sore buttocks?

by tim815 on Jul 6, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, they feel fine. But thanks for asking.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Royals Review had funny topic for Freel trade

“Royals Aquire Ryan Freel For Some Reason”

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thats funny

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

reason to be named later

by bdoubleu on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know

I think the reason the MLB owners control who buys in so much so they can have a couple AAAA squads…

I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.

by hansman1982 on Jul 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not sure what I will do with the rest of my life now that Sam Fuld is no longer around.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Take solice in the fact

Lilly is with you, even though you walk through the valley?

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the record people

I have been following both of them since the start of their Cub careers so you late comers have to take a back seat
to Ted and Sam appreciation.

"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 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've loved Ted for ages

I like Fuld… but you were definitely on to him way before I was, O Wise One.

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since the 07 Convention

before he even threw a pitch for the Cubs. Sorry dibs on Ted & Sam, you can have Geo and anyone else.

"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 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I call dibs on disliking Milton Bradley the most.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You'll have to fight

SWL over those rights. Y’all were pretty close.

Thats fine. I don’t need Ted or Sam.. I have Aramis. :-)

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um Al will want to be in on that one.

"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 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

we can share. :-)

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

there's

an image.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate him moar! No! I hate him moar! No! I hate him moar!

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that called "Folding Chair Boxing"?

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I've been following Sammy Ballgame also....

I mean, how many Jewish ballplayers are there? I hate Braun, and Sammy looks like the kids I went to school with.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well half Jewish and non practicing

For the record the only current Jewish player who probably qualifies as "practicing " is Marquis but there are a dozen or more Jewish players on MLB rosters. I kind of like the Stanford economics degree though. Unlike a lot of other players he would probably be making MORE if he had not stayed in baseball.

Did you enjoy watching him play with the Tigres in winter ball ? Improved my high school spanish from 30 years ago.

"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 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually I didn't see him play the Tigres in winter ball....did you really do that?

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by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Games were on ESPN Desportes

Not like I would travel to Central America to watch him but I watched him when I could.

"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 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

be not afraid

He shall rise again.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When you see only one set of footprints on the beach...

…is when Ted Lilly is carrying you.

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll be back when the rosters expand.

Maybe sooner if somebody gets hurt.

by bdoubleu on Jul 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear Fuld left some roller skates

In front of Sori and Hoff’s lockers.

"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 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks peeps. With your sympathies and with Ted Lilly's grace, I am feeling I will overcome.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Jul 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Soriano is in the game...

…batting sixth. Per Twittermyer:

Dome, Theriot, Dlee, Milton, Aramis, Soriano, Soto, Fontenot, Wells

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by dat cubfan daver on Jul 6, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAPPY ARAMIS DAY!

CAPS MAKE IT MORE HAPPY

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES THEY DO!!

HAPPY ARAMIS DAY! TONGUE WAG TO ALL BCBers!!

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Milton Bradley

bats fourth again.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YAWN

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bring Back Sam Fuld!!

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

by Itchy on Jul 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

and Super Sega!

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

by Cubsfanatic on Jul 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And 3-D Doritos!

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Jul 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3-Ds rule!!!

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

by Itchy on Jul 6, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

HERE HE COMES TO SAVE THE DAY

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I never thought I see the day when posting a picture of Aramis squatting and holding his cock is OK on BCB.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

talk about a BP fastball...

by daily2b on Jul 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are we sure its his?

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

by Allie on Jul 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most certainly...

no one could get away with posting a pic of him squatting and holding someone elses.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but he's wearing a nice collared shirt, so it's alright.

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

by dtpollitt on Jul 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is

big…wonder which back of the magazine ad he responded to

I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.

by hansman1982 on Jul 6, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

IZOD

today.

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by drewishdrewid on Jul 6, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Little Jerry!

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 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs