The Spring Training Home Stretch: Cubs vs. Mariners at Peoria Preview, Sunday 3/28, 3:05 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 28, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
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PrintWe enter the final week of spring training today; final roster decisions will be made Tuesday or Wednesday.
This is the Cubs' only spring meeting with the Mariners, who they will meet in interleague play in Seattle on June 22, 23 and 24. Since I know you'll ask about [name redacted], information about this player's status for today's game can be found in this article on the Mariners' website.
Gordo in the Sun-Times has an interesting article on Cubs who are musicians and how that helps them deal with the stress of major league baseball.
And, the commissioner's office has now stepped in to help get a new Cubs spring training deal done:
"They've been here for so long and it's important that they're here," Selig said. "They have a great history here. They're important to the state of Arizona. Times are tough now and municipalities and states and everything are struggling, but we just let the process -- and I'll be blunt about it -- we let it get out of hand. That's when I called all parties and said go home and rest and we'll take it from here and get it done."
From what I hear, this is exactly right. A deal will get done that will work for everyone involved: the city of Mesa, Maricopa County, the state of Arizona, the Cubs and the rest of the Cactus League. Good news.
All Ryan's for starting pitchers today: Ryan Dempster for the Cubs, Ryan Rowland-Smith for the Mariners.
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. There's radio & TV available, but it's all Seattle -- FSN Northwest and KIRO radio.
As usual, the first pitch thread will post at 3 pm CDT, and the overflow thread at 4:15 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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[name redacted] haha that's hilarious
I thought you were talking about another certain person who shall not be mentioned by likes to yell certain things (annoyingly) over and over and over and over again.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
More on [name redacted]
Milton not much to say to Chi writers: ‘no chance. Beat it. You guys ran me out of town. Never again.’
The writers ran him out of town? Yeah, right. Look in the mirror, Milton. Criminy.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
If only he ran as fast and hard on the bases and in the field...
…as he did on his way out of town.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
really?
I never saw any reason to question his hustle — just his head.
Agreed.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Same.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Sure they did. They were trying to sell papers.
Wait, with him out of town, they CAN’T use him to sell papers.
Gee, I guess that evil media self-interest argument kinda falls apart, doesn’t it?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Redacted is the wrong word.
I believe you are meaning to use ‘retracted’.
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by WittyUserName on Mar 28, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
No, it's "redacted".
One of the definitions of that word is “edited”.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
If only we could get rid of that guy at Wrigley Field,
Everyone would be much happier.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe the evil media can ask HIM how HE's feeling...
Because that’s clearly the first step in running someone out of town.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
They wouldn't be evil in asking him that.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
That was sarcasm...
Late night?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Scary night.
I had someone threaten to come after me on his Facebook profile.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy crap - you should notify Facebook
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to ask someone else to,
As he’s been blocked off my profile. I did notify some other people, however….
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
You could just email them and tell them what happened
You should, too – because if he really was threatening you, that’s criminal behavior.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I just reported him.
However, the post that really frightened me is gone. He’s deleted it.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone else see it?
They might also be able to check his history.
Obviously you don’t have to answer this, but my curiosity is piqued – what led to that?
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
It's been a while coming.
This person has issues (and that’s putting it nicely).
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
IIRC, is this the same person that was with your girlfriend previously?
And sorry, if this is personal business I’m getting into.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
No
He wanted to be with her, but she turned him down. He still acts as if she is dating him, but she doesn’t talk to him.
She agrees with me, that he has issues.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow. That's creepy.
Yeah, good thing you reported him. I’m sure Facebook has some form of history checker. I hope this situation gets resolved as quickly as possible.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Yeah, seriously.
Even BLou isn’t this bad. I notified Facebook today, but told some other people (who could potentially do more to this guy) yesterday.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That's good. How long has this guy been bothering you two?
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Ever since he found out
That she and I are thinking of getting back together.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hope everything works out....
….for you two. Sorry. :(
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Don't let it affect how you approach the relationship
Either way….
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
There was a time...
…a while back, might have been under one of his other now banned names, when he challenged somebody to a fight on here by giving his seat location at Wrigley (I think it was near first base), his own physical description and what he would be wearing that day. IIRC, he was even going to be there with his wife and kids but was willing to “step outside” as it were to take care of this poster with whom he was havng a rather testy exchange with on the board.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
SS Theriot, DH Fukudome, RF Nady, 3B Ramirez, 1B Millar, LF Soriano, CF Colvin, C Hill, 2B Baker
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Nady batting third huh?
Interesting… two years ago that would have been awesome… here’s to him getting his stroke back.
In regards to Colvin, where do you see him batting if/when he plays with the big club? He looks like a phenomenal #2 or #6 hitter to me.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
#2?
With as many K’s and as few walks as he draws? No thanks. I think I’d bat him 8th.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I was only speaking to what I've seen in limited action this spring
Lots of contact, lots of deep hits. Assuming someone is on in front of him, I thought that it could help get some early runs in. You’re seeing him up close and personal though, so I’m going to take your word for it here.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
No question, Colvin has hit during ST.
As I noted in another thread, many of the pitchers he has seen this month will not be in the major leagues come April.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I would bat hin 7th, if i was in charge
and leave him there
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Did Fox knock the cover off the ball last year in ST?
And I remember Aaron Heilman pitched really well, I even remember looking forward to seeing him in the rotation… shows that ST numbers really mean.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
Actually, considering that's where Dome and Soriano will likely bat anyway..
You’re probably right on. WHen he starts in place of Dome, who else wil bat second? Font? That seems the only other choice. when he starts for Soriano, are you going to move the normal #7 guy from his spot just becvause he’s in the lineup. I’m all for lineup consistency.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 28, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Photo caption:
Thought bubble: (Please catch this throw Mr. Lee…)
"Look, what do you want me to do?"
So the rotation is set then?
Zambrano, Dempster, Wells, Lilly, Da Gorz/Silva?
So if Groz/Silva doesn’t work Marshall comes out of the pen and one of those goes in? I think Lou has that one wrong, but I guess we’ll see.
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
That is the rotation.
But something will have to really happen for those guys to get pulled. One of them loses a starting spot when Lilly comes back in mid-April anyway. So they’d both have to be pretty lousy pretty quick to gt yanked from the rotation.
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Coco: “Take it easy there, Derrek… I know you’re good at picking balls but I think you’re taking this a little too far.”
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
Photo caption:
“No, Derrek, don’t pull your glove away!”
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 12:50 PM CDT reply actions
Ok-I admit this is a tad over the top,
but I just finished making the cutest blue pinstripe greeting cards that I will send to my Cub fan friends and relatives this week. Inside I stamped the message “Enjoy the wonders of the season.” I’d like to extend that wish to all of you as well.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
Thank you, I wish the same for you!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, Katie!
And may there be many wonders.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
Yes this will be a wonderful season.
(never mind I say this every year, he he.)
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Well, it might be over the top
But I smiled.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 28, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
did you make enough for everyone
or do those of us on BCB have to share?
Serious, that is awesome that you did that and I hope they know how awesome it is
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
The friends might think it's awesome.
The family will roll their eyes and nag me that I should have spent the time working instead.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
does that mean you can skip family and
send them to your BCB family?
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
We're your real family, Katie.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
we dont complain if you dont vaccuum or cut the grass
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
I have ONE spot avaliable in my fantasy league.
If anyone is interested. Draft is today. Roto style. Give me your email and I’ll get you signed up!
http://games.espn.go.com/flb/leagueoffice?leagueId=182542
2010 is OUR year.
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♪Then I get night fever, night fever.
We know how to do it.
Gimme that night fever, night fever.
We know how to show it.♬
"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 computer just melted.
Well played, sir.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
2 in a row, i am impressed sir.
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
Anyone watching Tennessee-Michigan State?
Both team seem to think that defense is overrated. The game is on pace to see well over 150 combined points.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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 28, 2010 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
They're hitting shots
at a sick rate. There’s defense, but the shooting is off the charts.
Go Vols. I have them winning it all. It shows you how little I actually know about College Basketball.
Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.
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Thank God DLee is a gold glover, I have no wants to share stories with John Kruk
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Castro Blocker Fan Club
Caption: That's gonna be a painful tag...
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