Split Squads In Different States: Cubs vs. Brewers at Maryvale, Friday 3/12, 2:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 12, 2010 12:30 PM CST
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Not only is today a split-squad day, but it's a split-state day. Half the Cubs will take on the Brewers at Milwaukee's Maryvale complex today; the other half is in Las Vegas to play the White Sox tonight. After the jump, some info on how the game threads will work for these two games.
The Arizona Republic reports on how police and firefighters are deployed for safety at spring ballparks, specifically at Goodyear.
Congratulations to the Daily Herald's Bruce Miles, who recently received a top ten award in the AP's Sports Editors national feature writing contest for the profile he wrote last spring on Louis Clarizio, a white player who played in the Negro Leagues in the early 1950's. Clarizio now lives in Schaumburg. If you didn't see that article when it was first published last April, check it out. It's a good read.
And, the photo at the top of this post is from Tuesday, but it's never too late to write a funny caption. Have at it.
Jeff Samardzija will start this game for the Cubs; he'll face a longtime Cubs nemesis, soft-tossing lefty Doug Davis.
Starting lineup via tweet from Carrie:
SS Castro, RF Adduci, 1B Lee, 3B Ramirez, CF Colvin, LF Soriano, 2B Scales, C Hill, P Samardzija
Today's game is on WTMJ -- I always enjoy Bob Uecker, and even if you don't have MLB Audio, that station can be heard in much of the Chicago area. Here's the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
First pitch thread will post at 2 pm CST. An overflow thread will post at 3:15 CST. This preview is ONLY for the day game. I will post a recap of this game when it's over; that will also serve as the preview for tonight's game in Las Vegas vs. the White Sox.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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PBP required for game one?
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 12:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
There's audio via WTMJ in Milwaukee.
But you can do it if you want.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
How good is the reception in Chicagoland?
No point in inflating my BCB stats… ;-)
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 12:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What part of town? Maybe I should PBP the day game.
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I can usually get WTMJ on the north side...
… during the day.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Game 2 is on TV afaik,
and besides first pitch is at about 4:00 AM in Munich
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
on MLB.com it says CSN and MLB dont know if that right or not
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
i mean CSC
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
Next RADIO broadcast is Tuesday.
Tonight’s game is on CSN Chicago with Len & Bob.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
How late are the bars open over there?
After the day game, I think you should go whoop it up with your favorite fraulein beer-serving wench for a few hours and then come back and do PBP for the night game too. Let’s see, 9:05p Chicago time would be what, about 4:05a your time? You can do it!!!
Eths! Eths! Eths! Eths! Eths! Eths…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
My better half, unmarried,
but we’ve been together for over 20 years, just saw the “fräulein” comment. She kinda freaked in a friendly way.
Fräulein is not very PC here anymore.
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
In American English Mrs and Miss became Ms
In German Frau and Fräulein became Frau only.
Fräulein literally means small or minor woman.
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
and BCB takes yet another step towards informing and educating us in all things...
…baseball and non-baseball.
Thanks for the lesson, eths. Duly noted.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Is it a very heavy radio?
Or are you just feeling weak?
"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
There's that word again "heavy"!
What is so heavy in the future, is there something wrong with the earth’s gravitational pull?
Gotta love Back to the Future!
2009 Cubs Record: 12-6 (11-6 home, 1-0 road)
It plays heavy metal only?
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
hope ya do the PBP eths....but I understand if you dont :) walking puppy now....be back
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
Ok see you in a few...
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by eths on Mar 12, 2010 1:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
my theory on why the "at least 4 regulars starting" maxim is not in effect anymore
With an odd number (15) of teams in each league (Arizona and Florida), there has to be a lot more split-squad games than in the past so my guess is MLB quietly spread the word to teams to not worry about the 4 regulars stuff – just do what you gotta do to get your team ready.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think you're probably exactly right about this.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
OK - You asked for it:
Logged into BCB ✔
Logged into MLB.COM for audio stream ✔
Started iPhone At Bat app ✔
Checked weather in Mesa ✔
Link for audio active ✘
Pregame information in At Bat ✘
The weather in Mesa, and I assume in the rest or Arizona is good for Baseball today:
Right now it’s about 17°c (mid 60’s), sunny and a light wind blowing in from the north.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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its great here too...just walked puppy without a jacket!
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Envy - Here it is unusually cold for this time of year. Must be in the low 20's right now...
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Brrrr...everybody here is starting to get spring fever
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Celsius or Fahrenheit?
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 Mar 12, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Yep it is pretty nice out.
I found a walkman that gets the game without too much static-I live fairly close to the WI border. Going to go for a long walk. Was considering going fishing, but changed my mind.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
Got my car washed today.
Yes, I know it may rain tomorrow, but I needed to get all the salt stains out.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Same here.
Vacuumed the inside of it out as well.
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 Mar 12, 2010 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
us too
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
I'm returning my leased car soon
and the dirt and salt covers up the little scratches – I knew the winter was good for something, and I’m proud of choosing a light grey car!
is it on AM radio? what number
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
WTMJ
620 AM if you are on the north side or in the north suburbs.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
thanks I'll check
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
I got nothin'.....its all yours eths!
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
Same here in Vermont ... nice and in the 50s.
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 Mar 12, 2010 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Arizona does have its advantanges:
PPD Red Sox @ Cardinals
CANCL Marlins @ Orioles
CANCL Astros @ Blue Jays
CANCL Yankees @ Nationals
CANCL Mets @ Twins
CANCL Phillies @ Tigers
CANCL Phillies @ Rays
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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a lady was saying yesterday that even Key West was like that
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
No DLee in lineup today
No Derrek Lee in #cubs lineup. He fouled a ball off his left foot on Wednesday. Lee was expected back Saturday
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Photo caption:
Tickle! Tickle! Tickle!
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 Mar 12, 2010 1:53 PM CST reply actions
Damnit, get your ******ing foot off my base
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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So now the warmup is active in At Bat - Line ups
Cubs
Castro, SS
Adduci, RF
LaHair, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Colvin, CF
Soriano, LF
Scales, 2B
Hill, C
Spellcheck, P
Brewers
Weeks, 2B
Escobar, SS
Braun, LF
Fielder, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Zaun, C
Gerut, RF
Heether, 3B
Davis, P
Oh and I forgot Bottle of red wine ✔
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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Please don't give any of that wine to me.
I’ve currently got a glass of Chianti inside of me. I’d prefer to not take in any more alcohol at this point.
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 Mar 12, 2010 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
A nice red wine from Sicily here.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
What kind of wine?
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 Mar 12, 2010 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
i'd like some wine please
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
alright I have mine....
I have a crappy cabernet that I mix with ocean spray cran-grape and a few citrus slices and I have sangria! mmmmm I’m happy :)
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
What did the grape do when the elephant sat on it?
It let out a little wine.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
Well played.
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 Mar 12, 2010 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
The link for the audio stream is now active, but I'm not hearing anything yet.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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Audio ✔
Jockey Pre-game show now audible. They said the temps were about 70° F
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Or around 20, depending on which temperature scale you use.
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 Mar 12, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe I should use Kelvin
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Cubs are away team, Brewers home team
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Jump?
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I would but I just ate, thank you
We jump at 3:15!
why is it always 3:15?
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
Because Al says so!
I have no clue, personally.
oh just wondering
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
Castro, Adduci, LaHair - first pitch down and away
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count 2-1 to Castro
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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Bouncer to short - he almost ran it out - one away
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Adduci up
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Bouncer up the middle for single. Adduci on 1st, one out
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LaHair up - takes a strike., count 0-1
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Photo Caption
Cmon theriot lets get you a steal, lord know you dont need another cs.
DA CUBS DA BEARS DA BULLS
Davis throws for second or third time to first
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0-2 count
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Hello everybody!
I Needed to share this with someone. I just got interrupted at my desk which is full of tax returns. A client who picked up his taxes left me an autographed Fergie Jenkins bobblehead. Now Fergie will guide me through the rest of tax season.
There’s a smile on my face that may last until opening day.
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by shifafaontheside on Mar 12, 2010 3:02 PM CST reply actions
you too? someone after the jump got the same exact thing! ;)
" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
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