Last Out to First Pitch – The 2010-11 Offseason IT'S HAPPENING!!!??? Contest
by ballhawk on Oct 28, 2010 4:13 PM CDT
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PrintIt's back! The most AMAZING!!??!!?!! contest ever... posted on BCB... on a Thursday afternoon... before a World Series Game 2... by a left-handed Bulgarian...
Listed at the bottom of this fanpost are 15 events that may (or may not) occur this offseason. Your challenge is to arrange them in order of likelihood of happening, most to least. Similar to last year’s contest, your ranking will be weighted. In other words, your top choice (the one you think is most likely to happen) will be worth 15 points – your bottom choice (the one you think is least likely to happen) will be worth 1 point.
Now if you remember last year's contest, a lot of the event choices had to do with Milton Bradley. Well, we don't have Milton to kick around anymore but there were a few events that still seemed relevant so I carried them over. As for the new ones, well, suffice to say I paid close attention to a lot of the discussions here on BCB and decided to give everyone a chance to put their money where the mouth is. My only regret is that the Cubs made their managerial selection before the World Series - seeing people's picks and the weights assigned would have been most interesting...
Other Ground Rules:
- The contest begins after the last out of the 2010 World Series and ends with the first pitch of the 2011 major league regular season.
- Points are accumulated only if the event happens.
- If an event occurs before the last out, i.e. someone pulls a "Boras", then said event will be removed from the contest and no points awarded for that event.
- If there is some dispute as to whether or not an event "happened" or the definition of said event, I will certainly consider any and all viewpoints, but in the end – my contest, my call.
Please submit your entry by posting a comment below. Easiest way would be to copy and paste the event list in your comment and add your numerical rankings. But if you'd rather sort them first (or just use the letters A-O) that's fine too - I'm sure I can figure it out. Just remember - highest (15) means the event you think is most likely to happen, lowest (1), least likely.
Right now, deadline for entries is the last out of the 2010 World Series. But if the Giants sweep the series, i.e. it ends Sunday night, I may extend the deadline by a day or so, provided of course, none of these events occur. If they do, then - in the interests of fairness - any entries submitted after that point will not be accepted.
I will track all entries and provide occasional updates throughout the off-season, as well as announce the final results shortly after Opening Day 2011. The person with the highest point total will receive an official MLB baseball hit out of Wrigley Field from my collection. And just to keep things interesting, the person with the lowest point total will receive an official minor league baseball from my collection – sufficiently grass-stained and scuffed-up to appropriately reflect said achievement (or lack thereof).
Please post any questions in the comments and I'll be happy to respond.
Let the contest begin!
May a bloated Yankee fan change the temperature of your jacuzzi...
THE FIFTEEN BIGGEST EVENTS THAT MAY (or may not) HAPPEN THIS OFF-SEASON:
A ..... Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
B ..... Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
C ..... Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
D ..... Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
E ..... MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
F ..... Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
G ..... Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
H ..... Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
I ..... Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
J ..... Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
K ..... Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
L ..... Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
M ..... Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
N ..... Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
O ..... MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.
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Oh, and one last time - a big shout-out to last year's winners:
BCB users Sobenergy won for high score and EJThunder and RynoHoF won for low score. Which reminds me…
EJThunder – I either lost your mailing address info or never heard from you. So if you still want that scuffed-up minor league ball, drop me a line at vangeloff (at) hotmail (dot) com and I’ll send it on out.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I made two small edits to your post.
I’m sure you can find them. And now, off to make my picks!
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Careful Al... making edits like that could be dangerous to your health!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I was ROBBED, I tell 'ya!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
OK, here’s mine. If I win one of the prizes, you can give it to the next person on the list.
15 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
13 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
12 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
11 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
10 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
9 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
8 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
7 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
6 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
5 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
4 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
3 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
2 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
1 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Looks like I got one wrong already.
So did a number of others.
Pat Listach is apparently going to be named Cubs bench coach.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Well, it ain't official until it's official.
So as long as this is still just a rumor, even if it’s a well-sourced rumor, it’s still in play. But if the Cubs make an official announcement before the World Series is over, then this will get removed from the contest.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
They won't make an announcement before it's over...
… unless the Rangers win today. That would make tomorrow an off day, and they could possibly do it then, like the Yankees did with Girardi on Friday.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
just make it 1-14
or give everyone 1/2 credit for this one
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
My revised choices, since I have until the last out of the WS to do that.
15 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
12 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
11 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
10 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
9 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
8 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
7 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
6 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
5 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
4 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
3 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
2 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
1 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Does being a coach, e.g. 3rd base coach, count as "managing" experience?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Nope - those guys are coaches. Only a manager can have managing experience.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Since I won last year, I will pass the prize onto 2nd place if I win
15: Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
14: Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
13: Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
12: MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
11: Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
10: Cubs sign Adam Dunn
9: Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
8: MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
7: Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
6: Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
5: Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
4: Cubs sign Kerry Wood
3: Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
2. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
1. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
Even though I already took myself out of the prize if I win, I'll redo mine as well
15: Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
14: Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
13: MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
12: Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
11: Cubs sign Adam Dunn
10: Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
9: MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
8: Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
7: Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
6: Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
5: Cubs sign Kerry Wood
4: Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
3: Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
2: Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
1: Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
"The finish line is just the start of the next race."
I wanna Dave Kingman ball, please !
15: Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14: MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
13: Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
12: Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
11: Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
10: Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
9: Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
8: Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
7: Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
6: Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
5: Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
4: MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
3: Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
2: Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
1: Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
Jay Cutler--Most over-rated quarterback in football
hmmm, very difficult to pick
15: Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
14: Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
13: Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
12: MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
11: Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
10: Cubs sign Adam Dunn
9: Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
8: MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
7: Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
6: Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
5: Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
4: Cubs sign Kerry Wood
3: Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
2. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
1. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
15. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
14. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
13. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
12. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
10. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
9. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
8. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
7. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
6. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
5. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
4. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
3. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
2. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
1. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
by Shanghai Badger on Oct 28, 2010 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
15 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
12 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
11 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
10 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
9 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
8 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
7 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
6 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
5 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
4 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
3 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
2 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
1 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
here goes nothing
15 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
14 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
13 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
12 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
11 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
10 Cubs sign Kerry Wood
9 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
8 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
7 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
6 Cubs sign Adam Dunn
5 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
4 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
3 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
2 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
1 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
taking a page from Al
here goes nothing
15 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
14 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
13 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
14 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
11 Cubs sign Kerry Wood
10 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
9 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
8 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
7 Cubs sign Adam Dunn
6 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
5 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
4 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
3 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
2 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
1 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
I doubt even four of these happen, but here goes
15 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
13 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
12 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
11 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
10 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
9 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
8 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
7 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
6 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
5 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
4 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
3 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
2 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
1 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
No one should be untouchable on this roster unless his name is Eliot Ness...or Starlin Castro.
Just move my number 15 down to number 1, and everything else up one, thanks
No one should be untouchable on this roster unless his name is Eliot Ness...or Starlin Castro.
Carnac. Please bring us a winning season.
15 – ABGMHDLIFKCNOJE – 1
There goes one over the fence...a Tru-Link fence.
I predict I'll finish middle of the pack. Again.
A. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo. (15 points)
B. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
C. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
D. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
E. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
F. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
G. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
H. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
I. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
J. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
K. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
L. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
M. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
N. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
O. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field. (1 point)
"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
My Picks....First timer but here we go:
15 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
14 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
13 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
12 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
11 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
10 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
9 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
8 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
7 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
6 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
5 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
4 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
3 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
2 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
1 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
Counting the days until 4/1/11...
15 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
14 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
13 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
11……MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
10……Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
9 …….Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
8……..Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
7 …… Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
6 …… Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
5. ……Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
4 …… Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
3 …… Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
2 …….Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
1 …….Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
"Elder White! Look at the talent on those Cubs!" Harry Caray, KMOX Radio, 4/22/62
"And you have to wonder – What's the matter with Broglio?" Harry, KMOX, 5/24/64
1 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
2 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
3 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
4 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
5 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
6 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
7 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
8 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
9 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
10 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
11 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
12 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
13 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
14 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
15 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
Ramirez, Fukudome, Soriano and Zambrano. It's the 2010 Murderers' Row of baseball failure. - Paraphrasing Gene Wojciechowski
"And...here...we...GO!"
15 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
14 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
13 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
11 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
10….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
9 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
8 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
7 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
6 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
5 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
4 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
3 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
2….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
great movie
and better acting from mr. ledger
by hansman1982 on Oct 30, 2010 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
nice job... thanks for posting... here's my not quite random selection...
15 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
14 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
13 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
12 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
11 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
10 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
9 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
8 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
7 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
6 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
5 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
4 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
3 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
2 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
1 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
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11: Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
15: Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for the Cubs on Opening Day
9: Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
14: Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
12: MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix
10: Cubs sign Adam Dunn
8: MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
2. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
4: Cubs sign Kerry Wood
5: Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
13: Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
7: Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
3: Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
6: Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
1. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
I'm send a couple friends of friends to make sure that everything goes to my satisfaction... ;-)
15 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
13 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
11 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
10 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
09 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
08 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
07 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
06 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
05 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
04 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
03 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
02 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
01 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm sending THIS guy...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Alternative Listach version, for use depending on Ballhawk's definition of "MLB managing experience" - Coaches are part of the managerial staff?
15 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
13 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
12 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
11 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
10 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
09 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
08 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
07 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
06 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
05 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
04 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
03 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
02 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
01 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Dear Ballhawk please use my "Listach" special.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'll try this again. I got smoked by it last year :)
10 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
7 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
11 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
9 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
6 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
5 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
12 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
8 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
15 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
3 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
4 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
14 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
1 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
2 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
Thanks for doing this Ballhawk.
4….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
7….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
10…..Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
9….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14…..MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
8….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
13…..Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
15…..Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
3 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12…..Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
5……Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
6….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
2….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
Look into my eyes!
Revised cheat version.
5….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
8….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
10…..Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
1….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14…..MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
9….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
13…..Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
15…..Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
4 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12…..Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
6……Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
7….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
3….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
2….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
You're not cheating.
The last out of the World Series hasn’t happened yet.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I can tell you right now Northwestern ain't beating Illinois this year
15 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day. [I have over 1800 wins, so I know]
13 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
12 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
11 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
10 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
09 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
08 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
07 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
06 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
05 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
04 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
03 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
02 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
01 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
Vic Koenning is my homeboy.
Here's your answer key...
15….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
13….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
12….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
11….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
10….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
9….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
8….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
7….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
6….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
5….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
4….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
3….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
1….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
And by answer key…I mean for that scuffed up minor league ball.
Thanks for putting this together!
by portlandcubfan on Oct 29, 2010 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
As long as #10 happens, I will be happy
15 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
14 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
13 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
12 Cubs sign Adam Dunn
11 Cubs sign Kerry Wood
10 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
9 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
8 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
7 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
6 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia
5 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
4 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
3 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g a “baseball guy” to oversee Hendry
2 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
1 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards
Here goes
15….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
14….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
13….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
10 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
9….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
8 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
7 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
6….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
5….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
4….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
3 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
2 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy ", to oversee Hendry.
1 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
by Southside Steve on Oct 29, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
not even sure I should try this
15. D ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14. E ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
13. A ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12. G ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
11. H ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
10. K ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
9. F ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
8. B ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
7. C ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
6. J ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
5. I ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
4. L ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
3. M ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
2. N ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1. O….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
And if I win, you can keep your balls, I simply want to spend an afternoon with Tom Ricketts…not asking for much – HA
I'll throw my hat in.
15. G ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
14. M ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
13. A ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12. H ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
11. J ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
10. D ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
9. O ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
8. F ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
7. K ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
6. L ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
5. C ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
4. I ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
3. E ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2. B ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
1. N ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
With very little confidence, I post...
15 – Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
14 – Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
13 – MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
12 – Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
11 – Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
10 – Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
9 – Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
8 – Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
7 – Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
6 – Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
5 – Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
4 – Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
3 – Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
2 – MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
1 – Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
"Any old kind of run wins it!"--Jack Brickhouse
by MannyTrilloFlipsTo1B on Oct 30, 2010 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Here goes nothing...
15-Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
14-Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13-Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12-Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
11-Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
10-Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
9-Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
8-Cubs sign Kerry Wood
7-Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
6-MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
5-Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
4-Cubs sign Adam Dunn
3-Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
2-Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
1-MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
Here's the winning ticket
15 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
14 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards
13 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
12 Cubs sign Adam Dunn
11 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
10 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
9 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
8 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 30 at Wrigley Field
7 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
6 Cubs sign Kerry Wood
5 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
4 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25 man roster on Opening Day.
3 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
2 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
1 Carols Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
I have no idea what I'm doing but wotthehell...
13 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
2 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
8 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
14 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
3 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
5 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
6 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
15 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
12 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
9 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
10 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
4 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
11 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
N ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
scratch the above...
15 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
14 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
13 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
10 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
9 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
8 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
7 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
6 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
5 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
4 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
3 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
1 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
maybe it is scratch n sniff
Chronologically inept since 2060
"I could be writing this crap!" -- Crow T. Robot
Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
twss
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Nov 1, 2010 5:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I really nailed #14 didn't I?
there goes my weighting system. darn. I really wanted a scuffed up minor league ball.
You have until the last out of the WS to change yours.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You have until the last out of the WS to change yours.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
alrighty then...
15 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
14 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
11 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
10 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
9 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
8 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
7 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
6 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
5 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
4 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
3 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
1 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
Got to defend my, ahem, title...
15. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
14. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
13. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
12. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
11. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
10. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
9. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
8. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
7. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
6. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
5. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
4. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
3. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
2. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
1. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
What is this "college football" of which you speak?
Believe me, it has no profile at all in the UK. So, with due allowance for the fact that the Northwestern-Illinois thing is a total guess:
15 – Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
14 – Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
13 – Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
12 – Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
11 – MLB further expands instant replay capabilities *
10 – Cubs sign Kerry Wood
9 – Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
8 – Cubs sign Adam Dunn
7 – Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field
6 – Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day
5 – Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
4 – Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
3 – Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
2 – MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards
1 – Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
- After the clinching run in the WS scores on a deeply embarrassing, hotly disputed but clearly incorrect call at the plate
by Limey Cub Fan Jay on Oct 31, 2010 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
Since I don't feel like putting Monday's lecture together now...
15 – Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
14 – Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
13 – MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
12 – Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
11 – Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
10 – Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
9 – Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
8 – Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
7 – Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
6 – Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
5 – Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
4 – Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
3 – Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
2 – MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
1 – Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry.
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores." Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger
Go Illini
15 – Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14 – Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
13 – Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
12 – Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
11 – Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
10 – Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
9 – Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
8 – Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
7 – Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
6 – Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
5 – MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
4 – Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
3 – MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2 – Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1 – Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
Well
12 – Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
8 – Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
5 – Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
10 – Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
1 – MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
3 – Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
13 – Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
7 – Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
11 – Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
14 – Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
15 – Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
6 – Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
9 – Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
2 – Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
4 – MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
"I don't know what the big deal about Crackerjack is"
by theGraceyslumpbuster on Nov 1, 2010 9:15 AM CDT reply actions
SWAG
15 Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
14 Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
13 Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
11 Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
10 Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
9 Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
8 Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
7 Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
6 Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
5 MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
4 Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
3 MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
2 Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
1 Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror. ~George Carlin
....
15 – G ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
14 – H ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
13 – C ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
12 – B ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
11 – F ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
10 – O ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
9 – A ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
8 – K ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
7 – I ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
6 – E ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
5 – L ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
4 – M ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
3 – J ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
2 – N….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
1 – D….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
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(I cheated on the first one)....most likely to unlikely
15—Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
14—Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
13—Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
12—Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
11—Cubs sign Kerry Wood
10—MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
9—Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
8—Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
7—Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
6—Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
5—Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
4—MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards
3—Cubs sign Adam Dunn
2—Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
1—Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a "baseball guy", to oversee Hendry
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Are you sure you want to do that?
Maybe I’m misunderstanding this, but wouldn’t you want that as #1 rather than #15?
15 is most likely to happen and 1 is least.
Unless I’m mistaken, Listach doesn’t have MLB managerial experience.
I thought I read he had a bit....my mistake,
I’ll just leave it as is anyway…It’s all a guess for me anyway
I really shouldn’t waste ballhawks’ time with my “entry” …lol :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Oddly enough, except for that top one, I think she's done pretty well.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
well katie, Al you've convinced me....here I go again :) REVISED
15—Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
14—Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day
13—Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day
12—Cubs sign Kerry Wood
11—MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
10—Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo
9—Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting
8—Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
7—Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors
6—Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan
5—MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards
4—Cubs sign Adam Dunn
3—Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill
2—Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry
1—Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
I understand coaching as being "managing experience" - Ballhawk please speak a word of wisdom!
Coaches are part of the managerial staff, aren’t they?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yes, I suppose they are but they're still just coaches, not the manager.
For the purposes of this contest, and I’d think life in general, someone who has been a MLB 3rd base coach has MLB coaching experience but not MLB managing experience.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Lincecum one inning away...
Better get my picks in…
H Santo (15)
E Wildcard
A Sandberg
G Colvin
J Northwestern
I Fukudome
B Wood
O MLB replay
K Baker
L Hill
D bench coach
M Z
F Dunn
C Castro
N Hendry (1)
I’d also like to submit my picks in reverse to see if I can beat myself.
"I'd rather hit home runs you don't have to run as hard." -- Dave Kingman
by BucknerKongCardenal on Nov 1, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
Barring any server conflicts.... the entry window for this AMAZING!!!!!! contest is CLOSED!
And just for kicks, here’s my entry, though I’m ruling myself ineligible to win – I got enough balls… ;-)
15 ….. Tyler Colvin is the starting right-fielder for Cubs on Opening Day.
14 ….. MLB adds more teams to the postseason mix, i.e. more wildcards.
13 ….. Ryne Sandberg agrees to a coaching or managing job in the majors.
12 ….. Jeff Baker is on the Cubs 25-man roster on Opening Day.
11 ….. Northwestern beats Illinois on November 20 at Wrigley Field.
10 ….. Cubs sign Adam Dunn.
09 ….. Cubs announce a reduced broadcasting role for Ron Santo.
08 ….. Starlin Castro finishes higher than Jaime Garcia in the ROY voting.
07 ….. Kosuke Fukudome is traded and/or returns to Japan.
06 ….. Cubs sign Kerry Wood.
05 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities.
04 ….. Carlos Zambrano is the Cubs starting pitcher on Opening Day.
03 ….. Cubs hire top-level executive, e.g. a “baseball guy”, to oversee Hendry.
02 ….. Cubs offer arbitration to Koyie Hill.
01 ….. Cubs new bench coach will have had some MLB managing experience.
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