Cubs Equipment On Its Way To Arizona
by Al Yellon on Feb 9, 2010 12:30 PM CST
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It's a miserable, snowy day today in Chicago. But this colorful truck is now on its way to Mesa, Arizona, with the Cubs' jerseys, caps and other equipment, awaiting the arrival of pitchers and catchers in only nine days.
Click on photo to open a larger version in a new browser window. Photo by Al Yellon
Oh, and today is the fifth anniversary of this site. Truth be told, the date had slipped my mind. More discussion at the link in this paragraph.
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Awesome sight.
The only thing that would make that picture better is if the truck had backed up over and crushed those Tribune newspaper stands.
by dat cubfan daver on Feb 9, 2010 12:38 PM CST reply actions
Only two of those stands are Trib stands...
… the white one is a Tribune box, the red one for the Trib-owned RedEye.
The blue one is owned by the Sun-Times.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
and I won't weep, either.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 9, 2010 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
Godspeed for the truck and everybody else heading for Mesa
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
BTW: Looks very wintery in Chicago right now...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
The worst is supposed to come tonight, as I understand.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
It was 68 degrees
Here today in sunny Arizona . It sure does look cold and miserable there .
its not great right now, really snowing
baseball.........is Kool Aid the remedy, or the cause of my desire for it
we cooled down to 40 right now
Wait for it....POUND SAND Without me this board is Al Yellon talking to himself.....................by BLou
maybe I could pack myself in with some caps, and when we got to arizona, I could be the water boy…
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
Maybe SWL could do that for me
it’s too complicate for this MSPaint expert.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 9, 2010 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
You know,
I just read about somone that tried to stowaway on the wheel compatment of an airplane. Bad idea, the person didn’t make it, they found their body when they were inspecting the plane after it landed in Japan.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
Cubs vehicles
First, congrats on the anniversary. Secondly, do U know when the players drop off vehicles to bring down to Mesa, or if they even do that?
by southside cubbie fan on Feb 9, 2010 12:50 PM CST reply actions
There was a line of cars behind this truck...
… that looked like player vehicles (a couple of Escalades, BMWs, and other luxury cars). I’m guessing those are player cars being driven down there.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Do the players just rent apartments for 45 days?
Or does the team put something together?
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie" -- Tony Montana
Some of the players live there year-round.
Many of them rent condos for the period — probably for two months, February and March.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
To Al:
Sincere congrats on your anniversary. Your dedication and commitment continues to amaze.
About the photo: Just from a personal perspective, it’s things like this that are my favorite thing about BCB. Where else are you going to see this?
New comer
Al,
I just found this website about two months ago. Before that, I was desperately looking for some kind of Cubs message board or blog that had activity. Your website delivers above and beyond I could have ever imagined. Thanks for all that you do and please keep up the great work.
Once again Happy 5th Anniversary!
Thanks for all the work you do. Really enjoy your recaps, news articles, history stories(your detective work is amazing), etc. etc. It’s been fun even in the off season. Thanks, again Al.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
It really is an incredible site Al
I’ve been coming around here for close to two years and although I do not comment or post much, I really appreciate the hard work and dedication you put into bleedcubbieblue. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your work Al
I’ll leave it to the ladies to call you “amazing”.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
Great photo!
Congrats on 5 years Al. This is hands down the best sports site out there. Thank you for your tireless efforts.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Feb 9, 2010 1:44 PM CST reply actions
To repeat what I said in the fanpost...
… thanks to all for your kind words, and for being here. This wouldn’t be the great place it is without all of you and your contributions.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
The biggest change I've seen in 5 years here at BCB is the baseball intellect
i THINK THE CUBS NEED TO LOOK INTO A TRADE WITH THE BLUE JAYS FOR ADAM LIND. HE IS A GREAT HITTER HE CAN PLAY THE OUTFIELD AND TAKE MILTONS SPOT? WOULD BE A GREAT TRADE. LIND IS TYPICALLY USED AS A DH IN TORONTO BUT HE COULD BE A BACKUP FOR D LEE AND HE IS A LEFT HANDED BAT THAT DONT STRIKE OUT VERY OFTEN. WOULD MAKE A GREAT 2 HITTER. MAYBE TRADE FUKUDOME AND START HOFFPUIR EVERYDAY? TOO GOOD LEFT HANDED BATS AND ONE IDIOT IN BRADLEY GONE. ALSO A LOT CHEAPER IN THE LONG RUN
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Really though,
Happy Birthday Al, this is your BBQ, and it still tastes good.
Its funny, you spend most of your life gripping a baseball. And in the end, its almost always the other way around.
Loose blogs...
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Feb 9, 2010 2:01 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Today is also my wedding anniversary
I’m not sure which is more important to me.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Feb 9, 2010 2:03 PM CST reply actions
Happy Anniversay
Just a suggestion…I wouldn’t say that to your spouse if I were you. :)
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Too late
I already wrote it on the card.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Feb 9, 2010 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
That was not wise.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
Here's what I wrote
Roses are Red
Bleed Cubbie Blue
Is tops on my list
But you’re No. 2
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Feb 9, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
ooooo...you're on the couch tonight
baseball.........is Kool Aid the remedy, or the cause of my desire for it
at best
n/t
GO HAWKS!!!!!!! DO NOT LOOK MORE THAN A WEEK AHEAD!
by tommy veryzer on Feb 9, 2010 5:02 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, man that's even worse than I thought.
You are in serious trouble.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
Remember Bob Brenly's advice to all married men:
Memorize this: “Yes dear, you’re right, I’m sorry.”
I will say this, buddy….you’ve got guts. Happy Anniversary all the same, and Go Cubs!
"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004
LMAO
i love it
Wait for it....POUND SAND Without me this board is Al Yellon talking to himself.....................by BLou
I've give you this.
At least you remembered your anniversary. That should score some points right there.
"Fasten those seatbelts"-Pat Hughes
Okay I admit I was just joking
I would never say this or write something like this to my wife (even if it were maybe just a little bit true). The anniversary part was true but I was kidding about the rest. So I slept comfortably in my bed last night and not on the couch. But I have to admit I was dreaming about BCB while I was sleeping with my wife.
Harry Caray: Marshall is going back to LA to get cocaine for his injured foot.
Steve Stone: Harry, that’s Novocaine.
by Julio Zuleta's Voodoo on Feb 10, 2010 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
I think you need therapy.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 10, 2010 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
Let's just hope his wife doesn't read this thread.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
or that he calls out Al's name at the wrong time
Wait for it....POUND SAND Without me this board is Al Yellon talking to himself.....................by BLou
BCB never has a headache
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Feb 9, 2010 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
literally lol'd
:D
"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
Post of the year.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Nice picture and
happy anniversary Al.
OK I don't know shit about basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Nov. 5, 2009 9:51 PM CST
Happy Anniversary!
Wow, five years! WTG.
And how ironic is it that the Cubs are sending their equipment down to Mesa on a day we’re having a quasi snowstorm!
Spring Training can’t get here soon enough — I’m ready for Mesa now!
"I'm a Cubs fan. I'm very, very patient." -- from a Shoe cartoon.
by No Southern Belle on Feb 9, 2010 2:47 PM CST reply actions
Hey, snow is good luck for the Cubs!
The last time it snowed on opening day was 2003. That is the ONLY time the Cubs have won a playoff series in, I won’t even say long!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
OK, I hate snow.
But if that can help the Cubs win a playoff series, let it snow on Opening Day again.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Yeah, what do we care?
They’ll be in Atlanta anyway.
"Only a mediocre person is always at his best." ~W. Somerset Maugham
Well, it was actually the home opener
as the game was snowed out.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Feb 9, 2010 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
That's also the only opening day I've ever been to...
and I will be in Atlanta on April 5, if you are looking for more good omens.
Damn it!
I was going to camp out to see the truck leave and now I missed it. This week is ruined!
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
Happy 5th!
I’ve been following you since Usenet and you just keep getting better. I worry that you may grow weary and let the site slip but it just keeps going and going and going. I hope we keep you as motivated and entertained as you do for us.
And so it goes.
Happy anniversary to BCB!
How much has productivity gone down for all of us since this site was started?
Hey, it's a new century!
Let me run some numbers and I'll get back to you on that.
These reports can wait till tomorrow.
"Only a mediocre person is always at his best." ~W. Somerset Maugham
Happy 5th!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
OT
Is it possible for them to add giveaways to the promotional schedule? It really sucks this year. No bobble heads, no statues, no scratch offs.
United we stand and united we'll fall......down on our knees when we win it all!
Happy 5th!
I haven’t been on BCB for 2-3 weeks, reading through all of these posts have gotten me really excited for baseball. What a wonderful game!
Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air...
Happy 5th birthday BCB!
Here’s to many, many more years of being the best Cubs blog there is!
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 9, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions
The spring training cap is being changed.
But that’s a change for all teams, not just the Cubs. Otherwise, I don’t think there are any changes.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I hear they're adding an Aaron Heilman memorial patch to the home uniforms.
Kidding, Brian! Just kidding! Welcome back.
by dat cubfan daver on Feb 10, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
Cubs favorite in NL Central?
Is my simulator broke, or does it just hate the Cardinals? I am running the entire 2010 schedule through my simulator, with each game being played 10,000 times. I am currently right around the All-Star break in July. The Cubs are playing just under .550 ball, but it is currently good enough to be at the top of the NL Central. The Cardinals are in 2nd place, slightly above .500. The entire standings up to this point can be viewed in the link. The Cardinals and Mets tanking a little bit are the biggest surprises/outliers to me.
vr, Xei
I would love to know a bit more about the software and which data is being used.
It would also be interesting to know what the extremes and the distribution curves look like.
At any rate, if your simulation results end up fairly close to reality, and I think the chances are not poor that they are, then I wouldn’t be sad at all.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Traditional Anniversary Gift
for a fifth anniversary is … Wood!
Happy Anniversary and congrats, Al.
One of Lee Elia's 15%
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