OT: What song should the Cub players go to bat to?

Since the mood for baseball is sort of blah at the moment, we decided to have some fun. We came up with songs that each Cub player would go to bat to if they could. I am curious to see what you come up with as I know there are some pretty good sense of humors out there.

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Aaron Miles, Ryan Theriot, and Mike Fontenot could all share

“Short People” by Randy Newman.

"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa

by Goodie1969 on Aug 19, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

Soriano...

“I’m Bad” by Michael Jackson.

Someday we'll go all the way...

by CubsBullsBears on Aug 19, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

And Soto could bat to Weird Al's parody version, "Fat"

by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 20, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

How about while returning to the dugout, they play.

“Oops, I did it again” B. Spears

by bigz38fan on Aug 19, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

If there's a song called

“Hit The Damn Ball”

Play that.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Aug 19, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think there is

but this lyric from Geoff Moore & The Distance’s “Home Run” says it pretty well.

I got some friends on base I gotta get home.
Gotta keep your eye on the ball
swing straight and true, and follow through.

"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa

by Goodie1969 on Aug 19, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought one of the most creative songs to ever play at a ballpark was “Call on Me” for the Rockies when opposing teams go to the bullpen. I laughed the first time I heard that. Bright spot of the series for me!

by ak123 on Aug 19, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

Billy Squier

“The Stroke” by Billy Squier

by dagwood on Aug 19, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions

None

It’s Wrigley. If it’s not the actual organ music itself, forget it.

I like the serene setting only that ballpark can provide.

Just win the next game...!

by blackhawk24 on Aug 19, 2009 11:14 PM CDT reply actions

"For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)"

Seriously though, anything from the AC/DC catalog could be great. Considering the fact that it’s Wrigley, none is really needed.

Rickey has spoken. Keep the Athletics in Bump City.

by LeSaboteur on Aug 20, 2009 3:23 AM CDT reply actions

Another question...

What would YOU want to come out to if you were a major-league hitter?

I think the theme to “The Shield” would be my choice.

There is no such thing as an ugly female breast

by Worf on Aug 20, 2009 6:52 AM CDT reply actions

Kick Start My Heart

Motlet Crue! for sure!

by Cubbie Cale on Aug 20, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Welcome Home by

King Diamond

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

by Ace Venom on Aug 20, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions

"The Shield" theme is a start

Then they should hire Vic Mackey as the hitting coach.

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Aug 20, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Paul O'Neil stole my song

“Baba O’Riley” by The Who

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Aug 20, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions

I've always had a soft spot for "All Along the Watchtower" - the Hendrix version.

Though, I might use Ted Nugent’s “Stranglehold”, too.

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 Bill Potter on Aug 20, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle

by Nirvana.

"Was you ever punched in the face five hundred times a night? It stings after a while." ~Rocky Balboa

by Goodie1969 on Aug 20, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Another question... Part II

What if you were a closer? And given Kevin Gregg’s recent travails, I think a lot of us have entertained that thought. What song would you want played while you were warming up in the bullpen and/or when you come into the game?

I’m old school, so I gotta go way back for mine – “One of These Days” by Pink Floyd. Awesome, awesome, awesome mostly instrumental starting off with cool wind blowing sound effects and closing with just one line of lyrics: