Sunday Name That Cub
by Al Yellon on Nov 28, 2010 9:30 AM CST
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PrintPerhaps when next week begins, there will be some actual Cubs trades or signings to discuss. The winter meetings are just a week away.
Until then, let's have another go at naming a Cub. There are clues here, but I won't give them away.
Photo: Otto Gruele Jr./Getty Images
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That was my guess, too
"A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores." Corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger
DINGDINGDING!
Winner.
Marvell Wynne was a throw-in in a trade where the Cubs acquired Luis Salazar late in the 1989 season. That was a good deal for the Cubs as Salazar got some key hits down the stretch and helped them win the division in 1989.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
what do you know!
first time I’ve ever gotten one of these right. I remember Wynne both for that trade (because I liked Salazar a lot) and also because I was later reminded of him when the Cubs got Bob Patterson, who had been traded for Wynne (straight up IIRC) earlier in his career. Sweet!
by PrincetonCubs on Nov 28, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
WHOA.
His son played for the US National Soccer Team at one point. Didn’t know his dad played baseball.
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
by Azul Cachorro on Nov 28, 2010 11:54 PM CST up reply actions
Chico walker
"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
by RynoHoF on Nov 28, 2010 9:57 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Hey TJ
Thanx for your sympathies about mom. You have a good turkey day?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Yes I did...
I know this one was probably rough for you, but I have found that as time goes on, all that seems to matter is the good times I had with her and for me it makes it easier, though she is missed greatly.
Best wishes to you and your family.
thanks
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Johnny Nike
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
uhm... pre-steroids sammy sosa? :)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Sorry... you're right...
Bonds didn’t either. and sammy said “baseball has been berry, berry good to me”…then… forgot how to speak english at the hearings…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
ramon webster?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Thanks for correcting my stupidity!
either site running slow, or my computer is! that wasn’t there when i posted
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
a young Al Yellon
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
not likely... :)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Al or others, realistically...
what are chances we resign Kerry? at 1-3 million, I’d love to see that! (As long as Jim don’t sign him to a 5 yr deal!)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
I'd like to think that would be in the budget.
He could help the club in an area where it really needs help.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
thanks.
I too want to see Kerry return. He is a guy that bleeds cubbie blue, a gentleman, a chicagoan, a contributor to the area and… just a class act. ‘sides, I can’t stand the “nail-biters” in late innings… last year, I bit my finger nails to the 2nd digit! painful!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
TJ11
But, at 1-3 mill are you scared bout Wood?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
I'm "in & out"...
Hoping GB loses today… Bears gonna need some breathing room! I’ll check back… Thank You TJ11 for your sentiments (didn’t know you’d lost your mom too, so sorry). Yeah, 1st holidays are rough, I did “ok”.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
i lost my mom December 2007
just before XMas, and I was not aware you lost yours recently, i send my condolences.
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Thanks.
Was a big & unwelcome surprise. My condolences for your loss also.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
GO EAGLES!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 28, 2010 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
got a pick?
Me, bears by 6. Samuals is out. (UNLESS of course, “bad Jay” rears his ugly head…)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
Eagles win IMO.
Vick has struggled against Chicago, yes, but he’s been playing better this year than he has in the past.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
Possibly hiking up Mount Marcy during the weekend of October 23-24. State high point count: 3/50
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 28, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
hmmmm...
without an appearance by “Bad Jay”… Birds down by 2 scores into half… 21-13…but, my fear, is Bears consistant inconsistancy!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
LOVIN IT
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
yeah... but costing me $
I bet bears 7-9 or worse…push at 8-8… bears gonna be better, but IMHO, not likely to go far in playoffs…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
if there is a good feeling from a loss
its when your team is winning
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"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
haha!
lack of samuals/hobb is killing da birds! were they in there, this score could be reversed! but…they’re not.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
if you dont mind language
Bears Game Thread on Windy City Gridiron
its a lot different from BCB but not a bad place over all
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Thanks, but no thanks
I guess I haven’t been a “true bears fan” since Ditka fired. NOT cuz he was fired, just h-o-w. I hate seein Lovie givin team a reason to keep him! Not a Lovie fan…not really a Martz fan…tho he’s surprising me lately
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
i am not a Lovie fan at all
i call him Lovie baker or Dusty Smith for a reason. but i sure do love this game
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
got female company on way... :]
gotta run… thanks for EVERYTHING! Lovie Baker! I luv it!!!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
BTW- I loooove your tag-line! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
thanks
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Not scared at all about Wood.....
Scared that 5 million is too much for the Cubs to spend on a good pitcher.
Why do you have such a thing about Jon Garland?
The Cubs have several pitchers who can be inning-eaters like Garland at 1/10 the price.
Going after free agents just to say the Cubs did is pointless.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
you dont know this
for all you know the Cubs made an offer and were told he is not interested, your assumptions about the $$$$$ has gone from hilarious to sad.
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
did you read the comments in the thread about
backloading contracts? if not i would recommend, they touch base on some of this
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Cheapness....
When they raised prices, they lost me.
If they were good and were trying to win next year, I can see it. But they are not…………
so then why do the Cubs need Garland
for 2 years at $16 million? That isn’t cheap. Another mid-rotation guy isn’t going to do anything for the Cubs chances. I’m not expecting much in 2011 so signing someone like Garland for a deal like that doesn’t excite me.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
not talkin 5 million here
just 1-3 million… ok with that?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
gonna be decided by Kerrys heart... or $$$...
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I think the question you should be asking yourself is...
what are the chances that Kerry would want to sign with the Cubs?
I chuckled at the wording of the featured poll question on the right sidebar – “Should the Cubs go after Kerry Wood? (At the right price, of course.)”
Well, of course we should – especially at the “right price”, whatever that is. We should go after Cliff Lee, Adrian Beltre, and Carl Crawford too – at the right price, of course. But a better question would be something like “Should Kerry Wood consider signing with the Cubs?”.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
"Should Kerry Wood consider signing with the Cubs? (for the right salary of course)"
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
in 1990, Marvell and Shawon got into a fight on the field during pre game warmups
always nice to see teammates needing to be seperated, especially on the field with the cameras clicking
one said to the other, "You’re not black. You’re too black to be black. You’re purple
fighting words indeed. I found this on the internet “Cubs Marvell Wynne and Shawon Dunston rolled around on the ground, exchanging claws and punches outside the home dugout before a game. Dunston suffered a strained shoulder, and Wynne received three stitches on his forehead to close a cut. Both are African-American, and the fight started when one said to the other, ‘You’re not black. You’re too black to be black. You’re purple.’ They shook hands and co-existed peacefully from that point forward.” http://www2.kusports.com/news/2009/sep/23/its-time-call-truce/
by holy mackeral on Nov 28, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
Earl Cunningham
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
He has to be on the short list of worst draft picks
He struck out in nearly half of his at bats in several seasons. I think he was the pick right after Frank Thomas.
You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone
I saw Earl hit a Spring Training HR
and at the time, I bet, my brother he would be the guy to eventually take Roger Maris and possibly Hank Aaron’s home run records.
oooops
apparently he forgot about the bet, as he never tried to collect. lol
13- Warner, 23- Sandberg, 40- Tillman, 11- Walter
Arsenal Hall
where do you think Conan got the idea for running thru WF when he moved to LA?
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
I am sure everyone here knows Spelling is my strong suit in life
Arsenio Hall
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
now I know! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith, "For Cubs Fans Only".
i have had some great spelling errors over the years on BCB
nothing bears the socks one hands down
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
haha!
Sorry to hear bout your mom…it’s harder than people know… even for “tough germans” like myself! :[
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
its never easy
if there is anything i can do, give a yell. my contact information is on my profile here
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"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
Thanks again.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
beats******
wow i typo about a typo lol
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Oh I think I top you. One of my spelling errors
lead to unfortunate nickname for Scott Eyre, Stumples. Most lead to great amusement for other BCB folks.
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by Doggie Stalker on Nov 28, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
that does make it fun
when something is WHOOPSED and the people can all laugh together
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
FWIW
if you need a laugh, enjoy
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
WAS a good laugher... sorry for you! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
i laughed as well, no worries
still do when reading it
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
Hmmm.
Maybe I should read those game threads more carefully.
:)
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
lmao
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Me: Q: I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?
Wrigster A: Theriot
I was.
If not for the Chris Harris interception, it might have been different. The defense came through bigtime.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
True, but...
Jay played a great ballgame and Julius Peppers was a man amongst boys. It may have been different, but with the way Cutler was throwing the ball, the Bears still may have come out on top.
Counting the days until 4/1/11...
One sobering point from the game.
Seems a man fell to his death at Soldier Field yesterday.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
GO BADGERS! WIN THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 29, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
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