The Cubs Will Break A Major League Record Today: Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Saturday 8/29, 3:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Aug 29, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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PrintThat got your attention. The Cubs will break a record when they get their first hit off the Mets' Bobby Parnell this afternoon.
You're still wondering what this is all about. Let me explain.
On September 20, 1958, Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm threw a no-hitter against the Yankees, while pitching for the Orioles. The Yankees then went 6,980 games without being no-hit, until six Astros pitchers no-hit them on June 11, 2003, about 44 1/2 years' worth of games.
The last time the Cubs were no-hit was Sandy Koufax's perfect game on September 9, 1965, a little less than 44 years ago. Through yesterday, the Cubs had completed 6,980 games without being no-hit. Thus, when the Cubs get their first hit this afternoon, they'll break that record. Thanks to SABR member Madison McEntire for the research and confirming to me the exact date of this record-breaking event.
The other big issue to discuss this morning is: where are Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman going to finish the year? Both have been claimed on waivers, Harden by the Twins, and Heilman by the Giants. (Ironic -- Heilman was brought in, at least in part, to replace Bob Howry, who was signed by the Giants. Now, they could become teammates, and further, the Cubs could wind up facing Heilman in San Francisco in September.) My feeling is: let Heilman go -- he's not likely to be back next year and the Cubs could easily replace him with Jeff Stevens or Justin Berg, for now. As for Harden, if the Cubs keep him and he then leaves as a free agent (presuming arbitration is offered, which it likely would be), he would net the Cubs two draft picks. Jim Hendry thus has to find out whether he can get two prospects from the Twins who would be worth more to the organization than the draft picks. If so, let him go -- because you could then re-sign Harden anyway as a free agent.
We'll know the results by Monday, the last day a player can be traded to a new team and still qualify for postseason play.
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Bobby Parnell was supposed to be a mainstay of the Mets' bullpen this year. He was doing a pretty good job of it till mid-June, when he started to get pounded; in 25 relief appearances between June 10 and August 5, he put up a 5.56 relief ERA. Then, due to injuries, he wound up in the Mets' rotation; he is 1-3 in four starts with an even worse 8.82 ERA. He made two relief appearances vs. the Cubs last September; no current Cub has more than two AB against him.
Ryan Dempster's career numbers vs. the Mets aren't too good -- 8-4, but with a 5.54 ERA, in 23 lifetime appearances (12 starts). However, all of those starts were in his previous incarnation as a starter with the Marlins and Reds -- he didn't start vs. the Mets last year. Most of the Mets who hit him well (Carlos Beltran, David Wright) are on the DL.
The Cubs and Mets are on Fox-TV today. Surprisingly, this game is being considered Fox's "A" game. The list of markets is too long to post here; click here to see if the game is on in your city. For other games today see the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Question...
Where did you find out that Harden was claimed by the Marlins? I haven’t seen it anywhere…but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s nowhere. :)
I didn't say Marlins here.
I said “Twins”. That comes from here.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I am surprised
that Harden made it thru the NL before being claimed
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Me, too.
That’s why everyone thought the Marlins had picked him up at first.
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Surprising.
Did someone say Marlins then? That’s good…I thought I’d just managed to read “Twins” and think “Marlins”, which doesn’t particularly bode well.
Zero days in the five day forcast...
… with temperatures over 72 degrees. 65 for a high today! This is crazy.
Time to dig out the old Cubs hoodies. Can’t remember the last time i had to do that in August.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
This is late-September weather, not late-August.
Maybe it’ll warm up later in September to make up for this.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I'm not holding out hope.
We’ve hit 90, what… maybe 4 times this entire summer? 2 of those being the weekend of Lollapalooza…
I’ll be in the bleachers today… maybe i’ll swing by and say hey!
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by AndrewJStone on Aug 29, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
This summer has sucked
It has been so unseasonably cool this summer. So lame that I really don’t think that we will even get any more warm weather.
Tweeting about the Cubs most of the time from @jmkobus
by jkobus on Aug 29, 2009 11:20 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever!
For those of us that suffer from chronic migraines, triggered by humidity/high heat, this summer has been great. My only complaint was is that the warmest it got on my honeymoon was the low 70s, and the water at the lake felt warmer than the air outside. I kinda wish it was warmer for that, but I’ll live.
As long as it doesn’t rain on 9/2 though, I’m fine with however the weather goes. Don’t want to go to a rainout.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 29, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
This has been a wonderful summer
weather-wise. I don’t do heat very well. Plus my air-conditioning bill loves it, too.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 29, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
ya'll can have some of th eheat we have down ere in Austin
coming up on 70 days over 100.
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."
Ironically...
… i’m in the process of applying to a job in Austin, and have been researching the area. I have family there and may be flying down sometime soon. One thing my uncle warned me of was the number of days over 90 this year being a new record or something.
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by AndrewJStone on Aug 29, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah hottest August in last 100 years or something...basically its in three digits everyday. Great town though.
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."
How humid is it?
One hundred degrees and dry is one thing; that hot and really sticky is just insufferable.
I lived in Austin and then Denton. Austin was awesome; it’s hard to find a good job, though, since so many people want to live there.
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
compared to Chicago
it is not humid at all
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
we have set a enw record
currently at 67 )or 68) days over 100 this year.
we are also in the longest drought in State history dating back to 2007-current
but it is a great place, lots of Chicagoans here as well
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I don't expect many Midwesterners or Easterners to know this, but it's "y'all"
Contraction of “you all”, not “ya all”. Nothing personal, but spelling the South’s greatest contribution to the English language incorrectly sometimes drives Southerners (even those of us who don’t live there any more) a little nuts…
"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
Wedding
Im in an outdoor wedding on Friday the 4th. Our dresses are not really meant for this type of weather.
We’re going to the Baton Club for the bachelorette party tonight. I may be the very last person on BCB anyone would expect to go there but the bride wants to and since she’s a close friend I’m going,
I had to delete my twitter account. But you can still find me at fanfiction.net under puckish prosecutor.
by puckishcubsfan on Aug 29, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone want to claim Aaron Miles?
How about the Albq. Isotopes?
"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.
How can you be so sure the Cubs will get a hit today?
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 11:11 AM CDT reply actions
Boo this man.
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by AndrewJStone on Aug 29, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOOOO.
Follow me on twitter @andrewjstone.
by AndrewJStone on Aug 29, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I lol'd IRL
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 29, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Who said I'm a man, huh?
I was being mostly sarcastic, anyway. What’s this “sarcasm font” I keep reading about?
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Booooooooooooooooooooo!
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 29, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey Al, saw you quoted in a nice Santo article today.
http://www.nwherald.com/articles/2009/08/28/r_psmpweuqqkkvz1gjr9l4ka/index.xml
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Thanks.
I was wondering when & where that would appear. I talked to the AP writer last week.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
A "Cubs-themed website"?
Makes it sound like we have wallpapers and ringtones around here. Someone needs to send Mr. Babwin a link.
"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
Haha, yeap
When I saw that, I was like, “OMG, it’s Al!!!” Haha.
That’s pretty good, I liked the article on Ronnie.
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 Aug 29, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
harden
If they win the next 2 he stays. If not he will get traded. Keep an eye on marshall as he could pitch Monday for harden. That night be a sign as to what jim is thinking.
by cozmotaylor123 on Aug 29, 2009 11:27 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Agreed.
Today and tomorrow are, essentially, make or break games for the rest of the season. If we don’t win them both, Jim’s going to call it a year. If we do, however, and are 4.5 or 5.5 back (assuming the Rockies lose at least once) then we still have an outside shot.
I’m not ready for baseball to be over. Come on, Cubs. Do this!!
Sorry he has to be traded in the next 24 hours or so
Once claimed off waivers the teams have 36 hours to work out a trade. If they don’t he stays a Cub for therest of the year. FYI even if you were trying to trade a player who CLEARED waivers , no team would want them after Sept 1 as that is the deadline for players to be elgibile for the post season and only contending teams are looking to pick up players NOW.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 29, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Nitpick
Isn’t it 48 hours to work out a waiver wire trade?
"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
Not sure but but we are not even sure the hour of the claim
But it appears to have happened on Thursday so either way they are running out of time.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 29, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We need Jack Bauer to be our GM
"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
Then again they may have till Monday
I checked the rules and it says TWO BUSINESS DAYS so since he was claimed sometime on Thursday it appears they have till some time on Monday. I suspect that is why Harden &
Heilman where in fact claimed on a Thursday. Gives you more time to figure it out.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 29, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't normally get Cubs games on TV
I don’t get WGN, WCIU, or CSN Chicago on my Dish Network. Should I be happy or sad that I get to watch the Cubs today?
Game, set, match, life!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 29, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions
Might as well enjoy what's left of the season...
Because we’ll be longing for it in the winter (except maybe for Sunday’s, and an occasional Thursday or Monday Night).
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 29, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
If Harden was claimed by the Twins...
That means he cleared through the NL first without being claimed? That’s a little surprising. You’d think a contender that’s looking for pitching, like L.A. for instance, would have put a claim in.
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on Aug 29, 2009 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
LA has pitching.
The problem is it’s injury-ridden and/or underachieving. Harden wouldn’t really add much in that sense.
by cubsforever on Aug 29, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor Bob Hendley
Talk about a hard luck loss: 1 hit, 1BB, 0 ER. I’m sure there’s a writeup somewhere, but just going from the scorecard, the hit (a double) didn’t factor into the decision. The winning run reached on the game’s only walk, was bunted to second, stole third, and scored when the catcher’s throw went for an error. And Koufax counters with a perfect game. Ouch.
Hendley got off easy
Imagine being Hippo Vaughn – go out there on May 2, 1917 (in your almost brand-new ballpark named after owner Charles Weeghman) and toss a no-hitter through 9 only to see Fred Toney of the Reds do the same. Lose the no-hitter and the shutout on one hit and two errors in the 10th inning.
Of course, Toney came out in the bottom of the 10th and went 1-2-3, preserving his no-hitter and the win.
"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
On Harden,
I think we need to maximize value, since it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to bring him back for next year. Personally I like prospects at the high-A or AA level better than the uncertainty of draft picks so I say do it unless the Twins are being stingy with what they want to give up. Trading him would also allow us to see if Gorzelanny can hold down a rotation spot next year, which, if he can, means that we’re basically set for starting pitching.
SportSync radio day.
I hate watching games on Fox. I highly rec. the sportsync for anyone who feels the same as I do. works great for college football too.
thanks
I was wondering if they worked well. I’ll have to get one.
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Aug 29, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Where do you get it from
and how much
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Aug 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
You can get then on WGN's site for $40
http://www.wgnradio.com/marketplace/store/
"Fasten your seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
MLB.TV
Has anyone else been annoyed that that feature, which was promised on MLB.TV never worked.
I like Len and Bob, but I just love listening to Pat and Ron.
If I lived in the area I would definitely do the sports sync radio.
Eamus Ursuli!
You just mentioned my favorite beef about MLB-AM !!!
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
We can still do it, Go Cubs...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
It's a weekend so it ain't too late - should be over by 2:00 AM
The “real” night games are just too late here with starts between midnight and 4:30 AM in central Europe.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
How the mighty are fallen
Just a year ago .. Harden was the anointed cherub, the final ace in the starter’s deck, and it vied for attention from the Sabathia daze in Brewerville.
Now look at the time.
Man, has this been a crazy season or what
Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we will go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..
coda
ELO, 1975
Yep
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Prediction
Ryan Dempster will pitch a no hitter against the Mets to add an exclamation point to that streak.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
Prediction?
…
Paaaaaainnnnnn…
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 29, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay Mr. T
You pity the fool?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
As much as I cant believe it
the Cubs are not out of it. Six and a half back, five in the lose column, but the Rockies have hit a little skid. If San Fran can give us some help this weekend, all of a sudden we can be right back in the mix of it. Of course we will probably have to go to San Fran and win a series to even have hope, but after throwing in the towel, id like to have it back.
Obviously though, have to win these next two against subpar mets pitching.
looking at colorado and san francisco schedules
and both of those teams still play each other and the Dodgers a lot. If you look at the Marlins and Braves schedule, the still have to play some game against top teams. The schedule definitely works out in the Cubs favor.
Now, I’m not delusional, but I always wanted to the Cubs to have to fight until the last day of the season to get their playoff spot. Those are the teams that seem to win the World Series. I’d prefer to scratch and claw until the final week, hopefully get hot and go on a run in the playoffs.
This probably isn’t the year for the Cubs (which one is, really?) but if they get a chance in the postseason, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them go on a run.
Agreed
The Cubs are obviously a long shot at this point but you never know. So, I wouldn’t give up either pitcher for the sake of giving him up.
Heilman, while certainly not one of the better relievers, wouldn’t bring much return either in terms of monetary savings or certainly prospects. Also, with rosters expanding next week his roster spot becomes a non issue.
Eamus Ursuli!
Heilman would bring an open roster spot
Which someone else could hopefully use more effectively.
"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
Sept Callups
After Sept 1 it would make no difference with Sept callups.
Eamus Ursuli!
Why I doubt Harden will be traded.
I would be happy to see the Cubs trade Harden for some good looking prospects, but I highly doubt the Twins will give them up.
As a smallish market team the Twins are highly dependent on prospects to maintain their competitiveness. So they are unlikely give up prospects and keep Harden around long term. Even if the Twins were to get the draft picks when Harden is a FA, those top picks would likely be more expensive than the prospects the Cubs would get in return.
Furthermore, the Twins are a fringe contender. It might be a different story if they really felt that “this was their year” but that isn’t the sense I get with the Twins (though they are playing well right now).
Eamus Ursuli!
Remember whatever you would get
Has to be better than the picks you would get offering him arbitration.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Aug 29, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly...
And the way prospects are valued these days I highly doubt MN would give them up.
Does anyone remember the last time the Cubs had net-extra draft picks? Now that the management seems to making some good draft picks it might be nice.
Eamus Ursuli!
You think the Twins claimed Harden
Just to prevent the White Sox and Tigers from getting him?
"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
Not sure the Tigers would've been interested.
The Sox might’ve been, though.
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Certainly...
I wouldn’t say they are out of it by any stretch, but, how much will they be willing to give up to get 6-7 starts from Harden?
Eamus Ursuli!
Looks like I get to listen to Pat & Ron today as Fox brings the southern CA market
the Dodgers v Reds. No thanks.
Let’s just hope the Cubs put a good beat down on the Mets so that Ron has a lot to be happy about.
"I love California. I practically grew up in Phoenix."
-- Dan Quayle
My counterintuitive prediction
Harden dealt, Heilman kept.
Why? The Twins REALLY need pitching, and know what to do with the draft picks. The Cubs see they can save money and get a hitter (maybe in AA). Harden goes.
Heilman would prefer to stay in the area to play out the year, and Hendry does that sort of thing to make the club more attractive to free agents, and just because he thinks it’s the right thing to do. The Giants would offer nothing of interest to the Cubs, and the money savings would be trivial. So Heilman stays.
Not what I hope will happen, but my guess at what will happen.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
Nah! Even the Cubs aren't that stupid.
Heilman be gone, I think.
by Blue Heron on Aug 29, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The wonderful thing about the Cubs is
anything is possible, anything!
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Lineups anyone?
"Your eyes can decieve you. Don't trust them." Obi-Wan Kenobi, the first sabermetrician...
Found this at Yahoo
Bad guys:
A. Pagan cf
L. Castillo 2b
D. Murphy 1b
J. Francoeur rf
C. Sullivan lf
F. Tatis 3b
B. Schneider c
A. Hernandez ss
B. Parnell p
-——————————————————-
Good Guys:
R. Theriot ss
M. Bradley rf
D. Lee 1b
J. Fox lf
K. Fukudome cf
M. Fontenot 2b
J. Baker 3b
K. Hill c
R. Dempster p
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
No Aaron
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Thank God.
Also great to see Geo and his 534 August OPS again not in the lineup.
Koyie has been hot lately; might as well keep playing him since Soto sucks.
How about Francoeur?
Whats he hitting as a Met? As a slight Braves fan I’m happy to see him get it back together.
Change is inevitable; progress is optional.
He hasn't really gotten it back together
He still can’t hit a curveball worth a lick, it’s just that he’s seeing more fastballs with his elevated spot in the order. If the Mets were a healthy team, they most likely would do exactly what the Braves did: drop him lower and lower in the order until they see no value in having his bat around at all.
I still think his swing needs serious work, but I don’t see him as the type of guy to seek it out, preferring to do what he’s always done and hoping he gets better.
"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
That lineup isn't quite right...
Aram is back in at 3B, and Baker got scratched. He got injured during BP and had to have his pinkie X-Rayed
Lineup per ESPN...
R Theriot
M Bradley
D Lee 1B
A Ramirez
K Fukudome
J Fox LF
M Fontenot
K Hill
R Dempster
About. Damned. Time.
"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
Ron just confirmed the MRI...
They did not mention any results – possible Cortisone shot if no other damage found.
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Still no Aaron...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Nice wind from left to right and doesn't look like rain
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Not much
"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
Kreepy Kitty
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
The BABIP Godz still hiding...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
Not much.
I’m getting ready to watch one of the very rare Cubs games that I get on TV.
How about with you?
Game, set, match, life!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 29, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeff Baker out of the lineup
Taken to the hospital for X-rays after taking a pitch off his finger in BP.
Damn, hate to hear that.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
Jumpy Jumpy, Hop Hop Hop...
You see, wire telegraph is a kind of a very, very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? And radio operates exactly the same way: you send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is that there is no cat. - Albert Einstein
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Cubs By The Numbers
Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.
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