World Series Bound! Oh, Wait. It's Just A Spring Training Game. Cubs Look Sharp In 9-3 Win Over A's
by Al Yellon on Mar 4, 2010 5:10 PM CST
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In front of a smallish (maybe the economy IS having an effect) spring opening crowd of 7,496, five Cubs (Derrek Lee, Marlon Byrd, Sam Fuld, Brad Snyder and Tyler Colvin) smacked homers and the Cubs won Thursday afternoon over the Athletics 9-3.
Schedule the parade! We're a juggernaut! Nothing can go wr...
Well, of course I know it's just the first day of spring games and these don't count, and in general don't mean anything. Still, it's nice to get that first victory, isn't it? Much more pleasant to talk about this than a loss. More after the jump.
Lost in the offensive barrage (16 hits, including a pair of doubles from Colvin, who went 3-for-3, and a triple from Starlin Castro) was the generally solid performance of the pitching staff. Randy Wells threw two perfect innings. Sean Marshall, a pair scoreless, with just one walk. It was the guys with minimal chances to make the roster (J. R. Mathes and Mike Parisi) who gave up the runs, both allowing homers -- Mathes to Adam Rosales, and Parisi to A's minor leaguer Chris Carter, maybe a matchup that might happen later this summer in the Pacific Coast League.
Then Esmailin Caridad finished up with a 1-2-3 inning against Oakland scrubs. Caridad's roster spot, promised by Lou last week "unless he pitched himself off it", seemed solidified even further today when the Mets signed Kiko Calero to a minor league deal which will reportedly pay him $850,000 if he makes the team.
That isn't a lot of money for someone who has put up the numbers Calero has, but it seems to me that there must be something teams are leery about regarding Calero if the best he could get from anyone is a minor league deal. In any case, I think at a certain point, if your minor leagues are going to be seen as productive, some of the players you're producing have to, you know, produce, and that includes Caridad, Justin Berg, Jeff Stevens, or even Andrew Cashner. Cashner might be a top starter someday, but what's wrong with making him a top reliever? He has the stuff to be a closer or setup man, and if he can get major league hitters out, I don't see any reason why Cashner shouldn't have an equal shot at making this year's bullpen.
Also contributing offensively today were Kosuke Fukudome (two singles) and Geovany Soto, who had a RBI single early in the game before being lifted for Robinson Chirinos.
Nicely done offensively and pitching-wise, though it's just the first step in what we hope will be a seven month march to the postseason and beyond. Carlos Zambrano makes his spring debut tomorrow. Until then.
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This was the most awesome-est game I listened to today.
Even if I did miss the first 6 innings.
"Look, what do you want me to do?"
Especially happy to see Byrd get off to a good start.
This is a plus for him, he got the first one out of the way.
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Here are some photos
I took at the game today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21122601@N02/sets/72157623556047320/
Thanks!
Nice pix. Glad to see you can get the MSP annual there, as has been the case in past years.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Good pics
for the size of crowd it looked like the grass seats were populated. Must have been empty grandstands down the line?
This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).
Yes, exactly
Although the berms were populated, I found it interesting that Al’s spot beneath the scoreboard was left vacant. It was almost as if they were expecting him to show up.
Either that or a dog did his business there.
Better check carefully before you sit down Al…
"Look, what do you want me to do?"
No Maddux or Fuld?
What good are you. No Talmadge DVDs for you.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 4, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
I expect better next time
Counting the days till I get there.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 4, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Do you think Maddux is in uniform for the games?
I wasn’t even looking for him, to be honest.
I didn’t stay for the whole game, so I missed Fuld’s HR. :-(
Well acording to AZ Phil at The Cub Reporter he has been wearing the uniform
I suspect you might actually have found him at Fitch working with the kids. It really is not clear how long he will be there, but I suspect he will try to be there for much of ST.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 4, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
I actually stopped by Fitch about an hour before the game
and there was nothing going on there. Given that it was opening day, everyone seemed to be at Hohokam. I was fascinated by the enthusiasm and energy displayed by the Cubs. It seemed like they were really focused on getting off on the right foot. Note the photo of the dugout with everybody up on the rail.
The Cubs minor leaguers don't have games scheduled yet.
I think that starts next week. Once that happens you’ll see more activity at Fitch.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
OK here is a really stupid question
what uniform number is GM wearing, given that the Cubs retired #31?
Yes.
The number is retired for Maddux (and Fergie Jenkins). They are the only people who can wear it. This is why you retire numbers, to honor specific individuals. All teams follow this procedure, except, apparently, the White Sox.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Duck!
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'.
Silly hypothetical
What if both Fergie and Greg were in uniform during spring training?
Eamus Ursuli!
31A
31B
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
LOL
No, they’d just both wear #31 with their own name on the back. Or, knowing Maddux, he’d switch names with Fergie as a prank.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
You're probably right
Actually it’d be funnier if Maddux had them both say Maddux, or gave Fergie #10 or 14
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Knowing Maddux,
Chances are one or both could happen.
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 5, 2010 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
Maddux is indeed weaing # 31. AZ Phil has seen him at work
Fergie is usually in civvies at HoHo at his table, but I am sure if he wants to wear #31 he is welcome to do so.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 4, 2010 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
someone has to ask
How’d Starlin Castro look?
Any other kids look like they can play?
From Pat and Ron's description
Castro has been doing that since he arrived
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Let's not get all Gary Scott here.
It’s just a few days and one game.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Can I get all Yogi Berra?
Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical. Obviously, Castro has 50% more.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 4, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Not giving him the job
Just relaying what they said
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
9 dollars for domestic?
Was that for a six pack? Jeesh.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Mar 4, 2010 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
Old Style Cans are still only $5 LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
Did you head out to the left field berm?
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Oh how I wish I was there.
It’s great to see the team and “summer!” Still watching snow melt here in Indiana. Thanks for the pics.
You've Got To Believe!
Colvin impressed me the most.
He’s been lost in the shuffle but he still has a good upside.
2010 is OUR year.
If Colvin can really hit for this kind of power...
… it would be hard to deny him a roster spot.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
He showed good power
in TN last year—14 HRs in 84 games.
You’re right—if he can show that kind of power, he’d be a valuable bat off the bench.
So...
he takes Fuld’s spot since Nady is the 4th OF? Or starts with the Cubs if Nady isn’t quite ready? Not arguing or necessarily disagreeing… just asking.
IMO, unless he blows the doors off, he starts at Iowa… and hopefully could be brought up if/when an OF gets hurt.
I was pondering this last night.
I could only see Colvin taking Fuld’s spot as 4th OF – unless, as you suggest, Nady isn’t ready. It’s an interesting judgement call – would Colvin’s development be better served as a bench player or getting regular ABs in Iowa? I’m not sure and, obviously, we shouldn’t go too crazy over a single game. But all that muscle weight he’s put really seems to be working. I was really happy for Tyler.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 5, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
Anyone know if
tomorrow’s game is on WGN radio as well? Sure was nice to have on at work today.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 4, 2010 5:18 PM CST reply actions
Unfortunately, no.
There’s no radio coverage of tomorrow’s game.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Bummer
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 4, 2010 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, and one more thing.
1100+ comments for a spring training game? You guys are awesome.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Or really pathetic.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Mar 4, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I LOVE this site
I have checked out the sites of some of my other favorite teams and I must say this blows them out of the water. Granted only checking out the Vikings and Hawks is a small sample size but the difference isnt even night and day – its night on Pluto vs. day on the Sun difference. Swearing by the moderator and just a general unprofessionalism (seriously check out the Black Heart Gold Pants site) of the other two makes me proud to Bleed Cubbie Blue…I did find this site through a customer referral (when I was working for State Farm) and obsessively (sp?) check it every day…Thank you Al for hosting such a great site!
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
Thanks for the kind words!
It’s also thanks to all the great people we have here.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I know about black hearts gold pants.
What are you getting at? Or as an Iowan fan, do I want to know?
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Mar 4, 2010 11:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Damn mobile posting.
Iowa*
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Mar 4, 2010 11:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
ha
Yes, cubswyn, it is. In fact , it’s pronounced “I-oh-way-an” which is Algonquin for “the good land.” Its the U of Iowa SB nation blog site…just is not good…
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
Hey!
Don’t you steal Milwaukee’s claim to fame from Wayne’s World. You’re not worth! You’re not worth!
Follow me on Twitter: @brandonrifkin
Wayne's World quote fail
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
Cue sue369.
She’ll be here any minute to take issue with that.
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 5, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
It's fun in those game threads!
"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."
It's all part of people venting
you take the good with the bad. And it is so good when those victory pics pop up!
"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."
You take 'em both and there you have...
"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
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 4, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
WE MISSED
BASEBALL. Our old friend is back.
"You’re playing a baseball game. You’re not playing Tiddlywinks. There is competition, for God’s sake."— Lou Piniella
by PacificCub on Mar 4, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty comparable to last season, IIRC
We were slightly nuttier then, though – the Game Threads today seemed muted compared to what I remember from last year.
"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
last year
people were agonizing spring training losses, and IIRC, the fans were standing in the middle of the third inning with one out as the batter had two strikes.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 4, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
aw, shucks.
I didn’t even call the last two innings.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 4, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Good game
Wells, Marshall, and Caridad looked sharp.
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 4, 2010 5:20 PM CST reply actions
Wait, Al, isn't Parisi a rule five pick?
Doesn’t that mean that if he doesn’t make the team, the Cubs will have to return him to whatever team he came from?
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 4, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions
Pretty sure he was selected in the AAA portion of the draft
So all he has to do is stay on the AAA roster
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
No, he was a major league pick.
Yes, he’d have to be returned UNLESS the Cubs could make a deal with the Cardinals to keep him at Triple-A.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Did they get someone at the AAA round?
It sound familiar but I’m not 100%
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
I believe they got someone in one of the minor league rounds, but I can't remember who right now.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Clearly nobody who was going to do anything in the majors
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
The Cubs lost Miguel Sierra in the minor league Phase,
who had pitched in AZ in 2009, to Tampa.
They signed nobody (except Parisi), but obtained Minor league phase Arismendy Mota draftee (White Sox) from Washington for cash considerations.
There are no stipulations where Mota must be sent. He was on the AAA roster through the winter.
It's funny to think...
…had the Cubs lost, the sky would have been falling. But the Cubs look great and everyone says “it’s just Spring Training.” I’m not saying the latter isn’t true, but rather it’s nice to keep the ledge jumpers away for at least one more day.
NO.
MASTER.
PLAN!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
There would have been plenty of people saying
It’s just spring training if we lost as well.
"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 4, 2010 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
As soon as I heard the Cubs won today, I thought the exact words of the title.
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'.
As I've said before. I believe he was one of the biggest acquisitions this offseason.
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'.
by Ryno Runner on Mar 4, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
DEROSA!!!!!
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'.
Miles.
(the anti-DeRosa/Jaramillo)
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
Indeed.
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'.
+36
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'.
Yep best two off season moves.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 4, 2010 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
Randy Wells is the real deal....
I’ll keep saying it until he proves me wrong.
Always nice to see that many HR’s in the first ST game. Always.
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
Thus my nickname for him last year
Randy “Oh” Wells…
"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
twss
you can’t get much by that #$%@ ballhawk -- LT
by Emelie on Mar 4, 2010 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
So...
I was MIA for the most part last season here, but I am really glad to see TWSS is still alive and well :-D
"The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose." Ernie Banks
by love the ivy on Mar 4, 2010 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
wE shLd trayde CoLvin 4 LiNd an VeRNon WeLLs!!!!!
LIND!!!!!!!!!!
"Keep pushin till it's understood,
And these badlands start treating us good."
geeze byrd can do it all
So, Wells could have a different look. He does need to work on giving hitters a different look, too. After the first inning, Byrd came into the dugout and told Wells he could tell when the right-hander was throwing his changeup.
“In the second inning, I worked on fixing that,” Wells said. “That’s what Spring Training is about is making adjustments and getting your work in.”
Marlon Byrd has a really good eye for this.
Looks like an excellent signing, from what we’ve seen so far.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I swear...
…I’m going to get two new jerseys, and cut them in half and resew them together for when the Cubs & Oakland play each other. “Chiland”
Dome looked good today! Let’s hope that batting practice has been paying off.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Good first game...too bad I had a lunch meeting and missed most of it.
It was fun to scan the game threads. Good for Cub baseball to be back!
Hey, hey, holy mackerel, no doubt about it…
"...to the home of the brave, the land of the free, and the dooooooooormat of the National League." -Steve Goodman
So how good was this pitcher for Oakland?
I know the Cubs did well today, but was that pitcher from Oakland any good? I haven’t really seen where anyone has talked about this. By the way, Byrd will eventually move up in the order to the cleanup spot and bump Rameriz to 5th. I would say by mid May this will happen, everyone will be satisfied, and the Cub’s will win!
The Athletics have...
…a truckload of young pitching. Cahill’s pretty good, but I don’t expect him to be among the starting five; a middle reliever, maybe.
Of course, the Cubs did face seven pitchers, so I would say that it was a pretty good showing.
"With Chance on first, and Evers on third,
Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard."
Cahill has a big league arm
talent wise, he is no slouch
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Mar 5, 2010 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Where's the love??
My man D-lee hit his in the first, got us going. As usual nothing but bad for him.
ernie81
He is washed up
He should be traded and Castro and Millar should platoon at 1B.
/s
"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
twis
I saw you in that coffee shop, breaking the fifth commandment. Congress passes these things for a reason, Lois.
Currently 34,839 on the Season Ticket Wait List - Expected age of being #0: 119
lmao
He was the leader last yr. in most catogories, that’s what I cant stand, alway’s half empty.
ernie81
It was a real joy to hear WGN, be part of a real game thread,
and best of all, now that the Cubs are playing, to know that baseball is back.
It may only be the first ST game, but somehow it just feels different (and better) than a year ago. If this is a sign of things to come, it will be a good year and not the year of the BLou.
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 5, 2010 1:37 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Haven't you heard?
Every year is the Year of the BLou. It’s like the worst Chinese Lunar Calendar ever.
2004: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2005: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2006: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2007: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2008: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2009: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
2010: BLou. Outlook: Dismal
etc.
"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
Pure random luck
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 5, 2010 10:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
stopped clock.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 5, 2010 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
don't overthink the metaphor... :D
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 5, 2010 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
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 5, 2010 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
Fuldy homered!?
Time for a pee test, Sam! (sarcastically speaking, of course)
"What the hell, let's review it." - Dale Tallon
"They are!" - Pat Foley
"What a farce." - Dale Tallon
Professor Peety from the particular place proclaimed Pittsburgh proves Phuld peed 100% pure pee
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
Picture phail
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 5, 2010 10:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I fear the Helicopter
Does Castro have a long swing?
"On offense, your most precious possessions are your 27 outs" - Earl Weaver
Looks ball players and game threaders are not only ones who spring train
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
@Twitter as @brommmietze
by eths on Mar 5, 2010 10:50 AM CST via mobile reply actions
You're scaring me.
My first game in the Wrigley Field bleachers is on July 21 against Houston.
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 5, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Video highlights
I have not been able to locate the video highlights of yesterday’s game online anywhere. Anybody know where I can find them?
Thanks.
http://chicagocubsonline.com/
Excellent site
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Sure
I like this place better for insignt and analysis but for straight up news that is actually news, I go there
"Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off." ~ Bill Veeck
Here are some great highlights via Boys of Spring:
I caught a brief glimpse of Byrd’s home run on CSN last night, too.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 5, 2010 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
Looks like Castro...
…has a lot of moving parts in his swing. Certainly not unusual for a guy his age, but something he will likely need to reduce to hit major league pitching consistantly.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
that was pretty cool.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 5, 2010 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
No prob.
And for anyone not following me on Twitter (fools!), here’s a cool slideshow of pics from yesterday’s game, too.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 5, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
Heck, I'm not even on Twitter.
Does that make me a fool?
The reason why I’m not there is largely because I don’t understand the concept of the site.
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 5, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
Don't worry - Dan will be here soon to explain it to you... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Just kiddin' about the fools thing.
I think the concept of Twitter can best be explained by White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. And I quote:
Good star loved exited very exited
Hope that clears things up.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 5, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he cleared things up ... about the kind of person he 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 Mar 5, 2010 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
Nobody
mentioned how Jake Fox did for the A’s
Ironically, Fox may be battling EPatterson for a roster spot.
EPat is taking some reps at 3B this spring and is working on his OF play, too, in an attempt to increase his value to the team by being a jack of all trades. OTOH, Fox will catch some this spring to see if he can be a big league catcher. He would be the third/emergency catcher, but if he shows he can catch, he will be that more valuable to the A’s.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Mar 5, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
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