Sending A Shark After The Sweep: Cubs vs. Brewers Preview, Wednesday 9/23, 7:05 CT
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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Over the last few days, I have posted a few "write your own caption" photos, and no one's really contributed one, due, I suppose, to being focused on other issues.
However, I think today's photo should result in quite a few good caption ideas. Fire away! I will choose what I think is the best one and send the poster a copy of the DVD "Chasing October". (Which, unfortunately, we are still doing.)
A few other baseball notes while we get ready for an attempt at the second Cubs series sweep this month (and both on the road, too):- Our old pal Brian Roberts -- remember him? -- needs five more doubles to have 60 this year. That's a milestone that has been reached only six times in baseball history and not since 1936, when the Tigers' Charlie Gehringer had 60 and the Cardinals' Joe Medwick had 64. The closest anyone has come since then was Todd Helton's 59 in 2000.
- Attendance for many teams is down in the recession, so teams selling playoff tickets are pricing some of them at bargain levels.
- Tiger Stadium is completely gone. Sad that they couldn't have found a way to preserve at least a small part of it.
- I found Flip Flop Flyball via Rob Neyer's Sweet Spot (great stuff, Rob, and yes, I know, I found all the other links today at your blog, too). The Flip Flop Flyball guy makes cool and interesting charts and graphs -- here's one that's timely.
Lineup via Twittermyer:
Theriot, ss; Colvin, cf; Lee, 1b; Ramirez, 3b; Fox, lf; Baker, 2b; Johnson, rf; Soto, c; Samardzija, p
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Jeff Samardzija is making his second major league start. The first one wasn't very good. Let's hope for improvement -- I really would like to see the Shark pitch well so he has a shot at the 2010 staff. He has never faced the Brewers.
Chris Narveson is the very definition of a journeyman. Originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 2nd round in 2000, he was traded to the Rockies in 2004 as part of the deal that brought Larry Walker to St. Louis. Then Colorado sent him to Boston for Byung-Hyun Kim. He was later waived by the Red Sox, claimed by the Cardinals who then let him go as a six-year free agent; the Brewers signed him before the 2008 season. In his minor league career he played for: Johnson City, Peoria (when it was a Cardinals affiliate), Potomac, Johnson City again, Peoria again, Palm Beach, Tennessee, Tulsa, Pawtucket, Memphis, Palm Beach again, Memphis again, Palm Beach and Memphis for a third time, and Nashville. Just think of the frequent-flyer (or maybe it's frequent-bus) miles. He has never started against the Cubs, but threw one inning of relief in each of three games at Wrigley Field in July, allowing a total of four hits and a run. Mike Fontenot was 2-for-3 against him with a double.
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Give these youngins a chance....
Colvin, Shark, etc.
Maybe we’ll get surprised like we did with Wells.
"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 Sep 23, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree on Colvin
He deserves a chance… but unless Shark’s picked up another pitch or two since we saw him last, this could get ugly.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just curious: Why not give Marshall a start?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
marshalls better in the bullpen
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching to one batter seems like an incredible waste of his talent.
And with the September call-ups, there’s no shortage of bullpen arms.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe lou wants to see how many home runs can be hit in 1 game between both teams
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One batter is a waste
but he IS better in the ’pen.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't know that unless you give him regular starts.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Hold still; you’ve got some Milton Bradley on your pants…..”
"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez
"Life is just one crushing defeat after another until you just wish Flanders was dead."
by The Jade Scorpion on Sep 23, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No - your prostate feels normal to me........
"What we have here is a failure to communicate" - Strother Martin as "Captain"
by Icubsfan on Sep 23, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Prince, you're fatter than me!"
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I try and try to tune this radio in to get Ron & Pat, but all I get is static!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Fielder: Would you unclench and release my hand please?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lou! What are YOU doing in there?
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey man, i didn’t know you stuffed too…
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on Sep 23, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Later tonight- Prince Fielder craps out a major league catcher: Film at 11...
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Groan.
But funny.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caption: "Yep, I think Ryan Braun's head will fit in there."
by adam316 on Sep 23, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"o, Prince, gimme some of your stash!"
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Sep 23, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Randy...Peek-a-boo! A-boo! Aaaa-boo!"
"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 Sep 23, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behold!
The world’s first human vending machine!
www.facebook.com/craighudak
by Craig in South Bend on Sep 23, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo Captions:
“Inertia: a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force”
“Hey, your right man, it does feel like a ziploc bag full of snot.”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Shark will surprise us with a good effort tonight.
I like tonight’s line up. It will be interesting to see how it plays. Let’s put up another 3 spot in the first!
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
photo:
“I know you have a vegan hoho in there somewhere.”
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption posting
Yep, Vegetarians colons are cleaner.
by boysofzimmer on Sep 23, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Photo:
“You just struck out again, here, let me un-tuck your Jersey for you since this game is practically over.”
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption:
The Prince stands tall with is mighty sword as the knight in the blue armor holds up his embarrASSing baggy trousers.
by sloathcheck78 on Sep 23, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the lineup. I am happy Colvin is getting a chance vs the lefty.
Let’s see what he can do
by TJ11 on Sep 23, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I Like the look of this lineup too....
it would be a nice one for next April…
"What we have here is a failure to communicate" - Strother Martin as "Captain"
by Icubsfan on Sep 23, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
colvins OBP in the minors is pretty pathetic though
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just what our outfield needs...more OBP.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and theriot still should never leadoff
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo:
Soto: "And now you know why Miles calls me ‘the puppet master’ "
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
caption:
♪♫ move ’em out, Rawhide! ♪♫
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 23, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
complete chorus...
♪♫Move ’em on, head ’em up
Head ’em up, move ’em on
Move ’em on, head ’em up
Rawhide
Count ’em out, ride ’em in,
Ride ’em in, count ’em out,
Count ’em out, ride ’em in
Rawhide! ♪♫
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 23, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 left fielders?
Fox and Johnson in left? Is Colvin good enuf to cover right from center?
by santo4hof on Sep 23, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my gas is Johnson is in RF
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 23, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, re: Tiger Stadium.
Various factions tried and tried to come up with plans to save portions of the park.
Some were grand, some more realistic. They ranged from turning portions of the park into apartments while keeping the field, to a full restoration and pitch to make it a minor league park.
Even Ernie Harwell formed a preservation group and had a plan that would have preserved a small portion of the stands and the field for use as a city park.
In the end, the city just felt they didn’t want any of the associated costs of maintenance. Apparently they would rather have yet another empty lot in the city of Detroit.
Sad indeed.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew about the preservation efforts.
Sad that none of them succeeded. I was glad I got to see the place in 1999 before it closed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a lot of memories of seeing games there when I was a kid, teen and in my 20s.
Summer nights while in college sitting in the upper deck bleachers in CF smoking cigars and drinking beers watching Tom Veryzer at short, Gary Sutherland at second. Ron Leflore in CF Rusty Staub in RF. John Hiller pitching. Yes, the Tabbies stunk.
We had the place to ourselves. That is until that darn kid Fidrych came along, and then people started to notice the Tigers again.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Veryzer.
Not a very good player, but he was part of the 1984 Cubs NL East title team.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. I have his name on a 1984 World Series pennant.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1984...
More painful than any other number in my life.
by chilango2 on Sep 23, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I gave the pennant to Ryne Sandberg two years ago to sign
he gave it a long look before signing.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2003?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1969.
Sigh.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
101?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you're a little older..
do you feel 1969 is worse?
I would think because of the 5 outs thing, 2003 would be worse.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember both vividly, including being in Wrigley for game 6 in 2003.
Each is awful in their own right. Trying to pick one as worse than the other is impossible for me.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair, I guess it's all part of the collective heartbreak.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1969 hurt worse
since it was my first.
Then came 84, 89,and then 03. I was pretty jaded by then. I must confess, last year was almost as bad as 1969 because I really felt in my heart that they were too good up and down to choke again.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1969 - more of a groan than a sigh
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
by eths on Sep 24, 2009 5:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't alive for 1969
2003 hurt real bad. But 1984 was right when baseball—through the Cubs and one Ryne Sandberg—grabbed my imagination. Being 8 years old then, my little soul was crushed and then stomped on. Last year was also like a kick in the shins with spikes.
by chilango2 on Sep 23, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caption
Yes, my Prince, the adjustments to your regal gown will be ready for your coronation.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
by tharr on Sep 23, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i am HAPPY
to see one of our young future stars (shark samardzija) being given an opportunity to start. this is a perfect example of trying to make lemonade out of a lemon of a season.
LET’S GO CUBS!
LET’S GO SHARK!
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption..
“psst, Prince..Can I fall down too when you homer off the shark?”
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tonight I fear
another journeyman pitcher will reclaim his lost youth against an inconsistent Cubs offense, And with Shark on the mound we may need double digit runs just to stay in the game.
If you like Selig's handling of the steroid issue, you'll love his choice for next Cub owner.
by tharr on Sep 23, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bradley Apologizes?
Worf just posted this in a related Fanpost:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4498298
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was just on WGN-TV
Whatever. I accept his apology but he remains dead to me.
by chilango2 on Sep 23, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd and agreed.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to err is human
to forgive divine…
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet the racist teachers pressured him to do it
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it great that
Milton agreed to donate the $400,000 in salary for the rest of the year to charity.
(sarcasm)
It sure must be hard to apologize to get paid $400,000 for 3 weeks for sitting on your butt where your biggest decision is whether you will watch Ellen or Oprah.
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 23, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo
Dude, no way am I being the back end of the horse costume with you for halloween! Erin Andrews you are not…
MIlwaukee is Chicago's largest suburb
by Chubby Hugs on Sep 23, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy Reed is back tonight.
I wish I had more confidence in Shark. Hopefully things go well.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 23, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Reed's been gone 6 months.
"Pain don't hurt you none" - Sparky Anderson (1987)
Obviously Sparky was never a Cubs fan...
by Zeke on Sep 23, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Photo
How about when you lose, instead of untucking your shirts, we take off your pants. Lets try it out!
MIlwaukee is Chicago's largest suburb
by Chubby Hugs on Sep 23, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
photo caption...
Hey, Mr. Macha, found your stat book…
by sicubsfan on Sep 23, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Photo:
When viewed @ 15X magnification
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Scales must have the flu or something...
by kanderber on Sep 23, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he was being sarcastic.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 23, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some really good photo captions above.
Keep ‘em coming. I’ll read them all over in the morning and pick the winner.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dont know if this was mentioned but
cubs sign rockford riverhawks jason james. http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com/news/?id=9036
joe mauer in disguise?
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
James is an outfielder.
I suspect he’ll get a spring training invite. The man can hit.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mauer part was about his BA
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
You’re right, the guy can hit. If he can play OF passably, he might have a shot at eventually making the team.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus hes left handed!
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right to the top of Lou's list!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all of our problems are solved!
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know you probably shouldn't read TOO much....
…into his numbers, but damn……
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the numbers....are the truth!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
James is already 25...
… so he’s not really a prospect. Still….
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 23, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or -> I don' think it's ripe yet...
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
by eths on Sep 24, 2009 5:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak your mind, but at least be honest.
I detest the idiots that come onto this site and post their stupid comments, which indicate that Wrigley Field is nothing more than a 40,000 seat Cubs fan beer garden, filled with a bunch of rowdy alcoholics that have no interest whatsoever in the way the Cubs are playing baseball on any given day. I believe in the 14th amendment, but at least these dumbo’s should exercise their freedom of speech to tell the truth.
Case in point; Once the comments that these trashy people post here are eliminated, the reminder of the comments posted generally come from “Cubs Nation” fans which, express their sentiments be they good or otherwise to the manageability of the Cubs organization. The Cubbies, like the Yankees and Red Sox have always had the biggest and most loyal fan bases in major league baseball.
In conclusion, I suspect that the morons that criticize the Cubs organization and it’s fans have no self values and don’t even have a bit of loyalty to any team or anyone including their mothers.
GO CUBS.
by Shambles on Sep 23, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great way to get a point across
call everyone who disagrees with you a moron and then cite the Constitution.
Awesome.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's Cub's Nation?
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Sep 23, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my guess is you will get more respect for your point of view by
1) avoiding the use of “moron” and
2) keeping the post a tad briefer (see “pontificating”)
"Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with the seat missing, but it hurts." - Leslie Nielson
by LAcarl519 on Sep 23, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice try, but......
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shambles rambles, then ambles
"When you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
by vonde6 on Sep 23, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caption...
“Hey ump, can I get a ruling? If the ball doesn’t come out, is it a ground rule double?”
or along the same lines
“I heard the ball getting stuck in the ivy, but…”
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a foul ball.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 23, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard of spitballs, but man...
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Sep 23, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprisingly upbeat about the Cubs..... even STILL!
What’s the matter with me?!?!
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ever since Sunday?
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
You’re right. When they lose I’ll fall back into the rut.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even I feel a little better.
Sometimes you just have to move on and Sunday felt like the first step in that process.
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
That’s kinda how I feel. Optimism or whatever it is…. I’m already counting down the days ‘til ST. It’s gonna be a LONG winter, lemme tell ya.
With the end of the season coming there’s some excitement for what could happen in the offseason.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
photo caption...
Guiness Book of World Records:
Category: Sports and Games
Record: Longest time spent before being found in a game of Hide-n-Seek
Current recordholder: Geovany Soto, 37 hours 22 minutes, September 21-22, 2009
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Sep 23, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone shed light?
Don’t feel like googling right now…
I heard (Carlos Zambrano / Red Sox / trade) in the same sentence on TV sometime recently.
Dunno if that was a sports anchor’s speculation or from somewhere else….
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
more than likely speculation
Zambrano can’t be traded right now, as it is.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 23, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he can't...
Just bugged me…. dunno where I heard from, either a Chicago media outlet, ESPN, etc. Wondered if anyone else heard it.
"It's hard to win 97 games, it's hard to win the division. Our attitude is if you get in every year, you get in most of the time, sooner or later you are going to knock that door down." -- Jim Hendry
by EJThunder on Sep 23, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's said he doesn't want to be traded
Despite his antics, he’s a great pitcher and our staff would be much weaker without him. He’s also said he doesn’t want to be traded and would use his NTC if given the opportunity. And personally, I love the guy so I’d hate to see him go.
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Sep 23, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the few games where I have more confidence in the line up
than the starter.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
im more confident in gregg and heilman
than the starter
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
for you
that is not saying much…
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ofcourse
because heilman is such a nice guy in real life…
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we all know off the field behavior
is the only thing that matters.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes yes
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He loves his Mom....
…that’s good for at least 1 good outing a season
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is
the ONLY thing that matters. baseball is just a silly game, at it’s core.
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A team full of great guys
who don’t play well would be a great example… but it sure wouldn’t win many games.
I appreciate the fact that Heilmann is a nice guy. But that isn’t enough for him as a baseball player.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's had a decent year
performing in a role he never asked for (middlerelief). every time heilman is offered up for trade, the gm’s stand in line.
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes i cant tell if youre just one giant troll...
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a nice guy
he interviews very well, even after the outrage he was subjected to in ny
by brian custer on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so he throws gopherballs to help their stats
i see i see
The official slogan of your 2009 Chicago Cubs:
Why?
by jesus christos on Sep 23, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats great
but i still don’t like him as a pitcher.
Jerry’s been so distant lately and Lovie barely calls.- Just Dave
by Allie on Sep 23, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
????
I am pretty much a pollyanna around here. Heck I STILL check the “magic” number.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops ignore this
I thought Brian was saying I usually had no faith in the Cubs. Just got lost in the thread.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, but what's the magic number?
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Sep 23, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well 7 before they can be eliminated.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor doggie got all lost in the thread...
Say this much for big league baseball - it is beyond question the greatest conversation piece ever invented in America. ~Bruce Catton
by KaliCub on Sep 23, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realized that too late.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't win for losing.
@LAcarl519; Thank you for dismissing my opinion with your imperious gesture.
by Shambles on Sep 23, 2009 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Try using the reply feature.
Recipe for Disaster;
C'mon Cubs, hurry up and blow this so I can relax.
by Bluekoolaide on July22, 2009 3:08 PM CDT
by sue369 on Sep 23, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's got a point, guy
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Sep 23, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo
“Can I use some of this? Bradley needs it for his apology tomorrow.”
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Sep 23, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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“Can I use some of this? My son is making a science fair project: The Effects of Milton Bradley and Aaron Miles on the Chicago Cubs.”
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Sep 23, 2009 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww you're no fun
"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher
by Musicdude10 on Sep 23, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Sorry sir, no ball in here
cubs = love
by cubs ftw on Sep 23, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Photo
Wow I never knew people could ACTUALLY have a stick up their ass. It’s amazing that you don’t even feel it.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 23, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Evergrey rules
I just wanted to say that.
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
by Ace Venom on Sep 23, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 Sep 23, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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Tag! Youre out!
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
by JMG1984 on Sep 23, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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I like big butts and i cannot lie!
"I hate to sound like a broken record, but I guess it's better than sounding like a broken mp3 player because then you would'nt hear anything." - Len Kasper
by JMG1984 on Sep 23, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption
“Dude, your fat arse is blocking my view of Milwaukee!”
by DudeVf11 on Sep 23, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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Where does it itch, Your Majesty?
by Bradsbeard on Sep 23, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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Yep, still moving and your standing still. You CAN do the Homer Simpson jiggle!
Chicago
Cubs
We are the better CC.
by Zy Toro Young on Sep 23, 2009 9:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Caption: Peek-a-boo, I feel you
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
by eths on Sep 24, 2009 5:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caption: If I hide here, maybe that guy will stop throwing that ball at me....
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
by eths on Sep 24, 2009 5:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There are a lot of excellent captions here.
But I’m choosing ballhawk’s “Guinness Book” as the winner. Inspired. I’ll give you the DVD whenever you’re next at the ballpark.
Thanks for all the entries! I’ll probably run more little contests over the offseason.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Sep 24, 2009 8:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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