Name This Cub
by Al Yellon on Nov 14, 2010 9:05 AM CST
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It's been a pretty slow weekend for Cubs news, so let's play "Name That Cub." No clues here; even the uniform won't really give it away, since it's the same uniform the Cubs still wear as we enter 2011. This Cubs pitcher -- OK, so it's obvious he's a pitcher -- is pretty obscure.
No prizes for this -- just for fun.
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I'd like to make a witty and/or nice comment here...
…but I literally have no idea who that guy is. Looks like an early 1990s shot?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
No one's right yet.
But there are a couple of clues in the comments. That’s all I’ll say.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Manny Aybar
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
Stil no winners.
I think I picked a good one today.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
yes
I wouldn’t second this…I was thinking it was a Cubs homegrown product not a veteran on his last legs.
DINGDINGDING!
Winner.
It’s Bobby Ayala, who pitched in 13 games for the Cubs in September 1999. He threw decently and I thought he would be invited back for 2000, but he was let go before the season started as a free agent. Eventually he pitched again at Iowa in 2000, but that was his last year in pro ball.
This photo is from September 17, 1999, oddly enough, Ayala’s worst outing as a Cub; he gave up two runs and got only one out. The Cubs won anyway 6-5 in 10 innings.
There is only one player who played in that game who was active in 2010. See if you can guess without checking.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Jose Molina
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
best part of the win
it pulled us to within 31 games of first place
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
you've got a good memory for the future!
"Wait, are you saying I'm a sunshine-pumping, koolaid-drinking, Soriano-loving, rainbow-rising, unicorn-riding, double-clutching, Sweet Lou-backing, Hendry-supporting, hey hey whaddya saying, Cubs are going all the waying, glass is overflowing, Rothschild is all-knowing, Cubs fan? - ballhawk
EMOSEWA SI 11JT
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
is Mark Loretta still active? I remember him from two years ago, but not last year
by PrincetonCubs on Nov 14, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
both Weathers and Loretta
have not played since 2009
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
wow
that’s what I get for checking out on last season entirely
by PrincetonCubs on Nov 14, 2010 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
Actually, I forgot about Belliard.
So that makes two.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
so it was a trick question
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
No, it was an "I forgot one of the two was still active" question.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
that ranks in the Howard Johnson (as a Cub) range
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
he was Amazing
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
actually Andrews hit .254 for the Cubs in 1999, with a OPS of .866 in 76 plate appearances
his awful average was accumulated earlier that season with Montreal. No, I’m not trying to sell his baseball card
by holy mackeral on Nov 15, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
Best Games, EVER!
Just an idea….
How about we make a list some the best games of all-time? (Or maybe post WW2, or whenever)
Would be exciting to see and know some of the greastest games the Cubs have participated in. Why it was great, quotes from players involved if possible, etc…
I just think this would be an exciting look at the history of our beloved Cubs. Especially after this bummer of a season. Maybe it will jumpstart some excitement heading into 2011?
Just an idea…
Yeah, that's a thought.
I’ll see if I can think of some, or if anyone has any ideas, post ’em here.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
89 game versus
houston…I was a wee little lad but I remember the Cubs coming back from a 7 or 9 run deficit late in the game…..
"All I want is food and creative love" - Rusted Root
by TheRiot Police on Nov 15, 2010 8:11 AM CST up reply actions
Captian obvious checking in
Sandberg Game.
Wood’s 20k.
"Manny Trillo is coming in to pinch run. You know, for a lot of teams, you would pinch run for Manny Trillo." - Harry Caray
April 9, 2003
one of those games that really stuck in my head. Neither pitcher has wound up as great as everyone thought he would, but that was a great pitching duel.
Eamus Ursuli!
Opening Day 1969. Willie Smith home run to win it.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
by waiting4cubs on Nov 15, 2010 9:51 AM CST up reply actions
Last game of the 08 season
1908. I’m being serious.
Tomorrow will always be better.... unless it isnt.
by Zy Toro Young on Nov 15, 2010 12:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I take you seriously.
That’s probably the single most important game in franchise history.
I’ll make a list of these. More choices, please.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Another important game although completely depressing...
March 14, 1999 – Tempe, AZ – Cubs v. Angels
Kerry Wood blows out his arm.
Had the great (dis)pleasure of witnessing that one in person.
WWOZ.org - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station
by Gibbon Jockey on Nov 15, 2010 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
Some game ideas
April 8th, 69. Willie Smith hits homer in 11th to beat Phils. (opening day)
Sept 3rd, 84. Sutcliffe strikes out 15 (phils)
Sept 24th, 84, Cubs clinch (pirates)
by TheHawkRules on Nov 15, 2010 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
May 31, 2008 ...
After being down 9-1 in the 6th, the Cubs staged a miracle comeback.
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
8/8/88
i know it was rained out, but still…..
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 personal favorite
9/12/1998
Cubs 15 Brewers 12
Cubs needed every win this year to end in a tie with the Giants for the Wild Card. They got 5 in the ninth on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to win this one. Yeah Orlando Merced.
Link to box score:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199809120.shtml
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