What Happens When You Face A No-Hit Pitcher After He Throws One? Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview, Wednesday 7/7, 8:40 CT
by Al Yellon on Jul 7, 2010 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintIn the last calendar year, there have been five no-hitters pitched in the major leagues (yes, it should be six), going back to Mark Buehrle's perfect game against the Rays last July 23.
The Cubs have faced two of those pitchers already this season. How did they do against them?
Buehrle threw 6.2 shutout innings at Wrigley Field on June 12, a game the Cubs wound up losing 2-1. They did get eight hits off Buehrle, all singles.
Five days after that at Wrigley, the Cubs faced perfect-game pitcher Dallas Braden. They got five hits and one run off Braden but won the game 3-2. Braden, in fact, hasn't won since his perfect game and is now on the DL. And Armando Galarraga, who should have thrown a perfect game last month, was sent to Triple-A by the Tigers yesterday.
So how will the Cubs do against Edwin Jackson? The answer is... who knows? Incidentally, it's likely the Cubs will face both of the other no-hit pitchers from the last year (Ubaldo Jimenez and Roy Halladay) in upcoming series vs. the Rockies and Phillies. The only other team to play all five of the teams who had pitchers throw no-nos in the last year (White Sox, Athletics, Rockies, Phillies, Diamondbacks) is the Pirates -- but the Pirates did not face Dallas Braden in their series vs. the A's. So if the Cubs do face Jimenez and Halladay, that would be a unique five-spot.
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Edwin Jackson has had a very strange season. He threw one of the wackiest no-hitters in history against the Rays on June 25, walking eight. He's had two other starts in which he's gone at least eight innings and given up no runs. He's had another start in which he gave up ten earned runs, and on May 2 at Wrigley Field, he gave the Cubs eight runs, including homers by Marlon Byrd and Alfonso Soriano. That's the Jackson we hope we see tonight. Incidentally, Jackson also leads the NL in wild pitches (12).
Ryan Dempster was the only Cub starter who did not face Arizona in the four-game series at Wrigley at the end of April/beginning of May. The D'backs beat him twice last year, including this nasty game on April 29, 2009. But that was a day game with the roof open; the park plays differently at night with the roof closed. And the D'back who had the biggest day off Demp in that game was... Chad Tracy, who singled, doubled and homered. Don't have to worry about that tonight. Current D'backs are hitting .239 (17-for-71) against Dempster.
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Today's first pitch thread will be up at 8:30 pm CDT, and the overflows will post at 9:45, 10:45 and 11:30 pm CDT.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Who does Chad Tracy play for now?
Seems I’ve heard that name somewhere LOL
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
heath bell replaced gallardo on the NL roster
how the hell is marmol not an allstar
"Shut the f*** up" – Derrek Lee. Well said my man, well said.
Cause he's on the Cubs.
That’s my only explanation. Division leaders frequently get coattail picks.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
not true, no padres starting pitcher went to the all star game
by braziliancubsfan on Jul 7, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
That's even more of a reason to pick Bell then.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't believe that Tim Lincecum was picked over Mat Latos
by braziliancubsfan on Jul 7, 2010 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
could be worse
omar infante could have gotten in over votto
oh..
"Shut the f*** up" – Derrek Lee. Well said my man, well said.
by jesus christos on Jul 7, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
good thing it is an exhibition and doesnt matter
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
"This one matters"
sorry, couldn’t resist.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
It’s hard to figure out why a manager picks the pitchers he does unless he says so. I think I’m used to seeing position players picked for a name and sometimes translate that to a manager selection, which probably isn’t fair.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure the Padres are silently pleased
the young pitcher will have plenty of rest going into his next start. I’ve read they will be closely monitoring his pitch count the remainder of the season. (As if they weren’t already doing that)
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jul 7, 2010 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll try and get confirmation on this tomorrow
but I’m assuming that Bell was next up on the list for player votes.
by Damen Jackson on Jul 7, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
Gallardo was a manager’s pick, so Charlie Manuel got to make the pick.
Bell is leading the NL in saves, so I guess this pick is OK.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Didn't know that.
Good to see him rewarded then. I hope he does better in this year than he did in the last AS game.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Please pitch well Ryan.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
He needs to be on his game tonight, something like he was against the Dodgers.
I wouldn’t count on us getting the “bad” Jackson this year…we have a talent for turning a mediocre year around for an opponent pitcher.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
what's with the scary looking pitcher's pictures, Al?
An optimist sees the cup half full. A pessimist half empty. A Cubs fan waits for the cup to tip and spill...
I'd bet they are team pictures.
I know Al has used that one of Dempster with every game preview.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Every time I see that Demp pic
It looks exactly like a deer caught in the headlights…literally. Knowing Demp, he might have just done something he felt a little guilty about lol.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I read more ferocity in the pic.
After all, Canadians are partly descended from polar bears. ;-)
by Steven Schweickert on Jul 7, 2010 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Demp is my man.
He’s able to focus and play with a lot of heart. And with Lilly are two of the guys on the team I’d love to hang out with and have a few beers. Though I’d watch my seat before sitting down…
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't drink beer........
but if Ted Lilly wanted to have a beer with me, I’d start.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 7, 2010 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Please be patient at the plate
Jackson does have good stuff but he is a bit wild, hopefully the Cubs can wait for their pitch.
I sure hope that message has been conveyed to the team.
We sure have had a lot of problems with patience this year. I’d also hope that Soto and perhaps Dome (if Jackson is a lefty) were playing to help this.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoot!
I meant to say if Jackson is a righty. I regret the error.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha..it's cool
Yeah I was about to say, Jackson is a righty. I agree with you they have problems with patience, but hopefully it is improving.
Well this ought to be interesting then.
Lou could start either Dome or Colvin then.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Why the constant picking on Theriot?
I don’t understand it. The guy went 2-5 with a run batted in and all you (Al) and many of you on other occasions can do is talk about his getting thrown out at 3rd. Just about any player would have tried to make it to third considering where the ball was hit and it took a perfect, absolutely perfect relay to get him. He is batting .277 which is better than 21 other players on the team and all he gets here at BCB is nothing but put down after put down.
A lot of you wanted him moved to second saying he is not a short stop and maybe so but even though he was moved there he still get no respect here. He played short very well and I want Castro to succeed but he booted a routine ground ball yesterday and nothing is said. He’s made many errors that Theriot would not have made and I know he is young and will improve but the constant bashing of Theriot has been bothering me for a long time.
Needed to vent. Thanks.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
He’s made many errors that Theriot would not have made and I know he is young and will improve but the constant bashing of Theriot has been bothering me for a long time.
thats because castro has range
"Shut the f*** up" – Derrek Lee. Well said my man, well said.
by jesus christos on Jul 7, 2010 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm...
Well I would say there were a number of people on here defending Theriot for trying to get to third as it did take two perfect throws to get him out (and I’m not sure from seeing the replays if he was actually out from where he was tagged.)
Most of my criticism of him stems from his impatience at leadoff and coming through in the clutch. He did come through last night. His quote to the media about aggresiveness over patience in taking walks hurt his cause in my eyes. I like the guy personally, and think he hustles hard. He doesn’t seem to have a lot of sense in general on the bases.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone has their opinion, you're welcome to yours.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 7, 2010 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not fair to use OPS when evaluating a player that can only hit singles.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 7, 2010 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
it's not fair to use OBP when evaluating a player that leads off for his te.....wait wut?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 7, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you're going to need
one of your graphics about Cubs logic and success here to illustrate your point effectively.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
plus when you make repeated baseball running errors
you are going to be ripped on. Hell if Ronnie thinks a Cub made a poor play… you must be doing pretty bad.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 7, 2010 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah..but
I don’t think getting pegged at third was a TOOTBLAN. AZ pulled off a perfect relay and Theriot stumbled a little after turning second.
Theriot is a horrible baserunner, but in last night’s play I can’t fault him for going for the triple.
JMAO.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 7, 2010 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasnt watching so I'll take your word for it
but my point was more when you make those errors repeatly people are going to be more apt to point them out.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 7, 2010 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
True dat.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 7, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It did take two good throws,
but you don’t make the first or third out at third. (It was the first out, and would have scored had he been on second.)
Formerly known as BleedsbluinMi.
"You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright. And that's alright with me" - The Boss
The problem with Theriot is his decline as a hitter and refusal to own up to it
Combining a .315 OBP with a slugging percentage of .309 means he isn’t adding anything in the lineup. But he used to be better – managed an OPS of .736 in 2008 because he walked more and had an OBP of .387. But Theriot hasn’t seemed to recognize the problem and has caught a bad case of “swing at the first pitch.”
Theriot has also caught some stray hate that was aimed at Piniella for his incomprehensible line-ups (.315 OBP in leadoff, .180 hitter in cleanup).
when was the last time the cubs sweeped a 3 game series this season?
heard that they only did it once this year. who did they face?
by braziliancubsfan on Jul 7, 2010 6:32 PM CDT reply actions
I want to say
Little Sisters of the Poor but I may be wrong.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
i don't get it. do u know the last time the cubs swept a three game set?
by braziliancubsfan on Jul 7, 2010 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
little sisters of the poor is a joke
if you can’t beat a softball team from little sisters of the poor who can you beat. Not sure where it came from but I believe my dad has used it.
"Actually, Major League Baseball is more like Neverland
And the Lost Boys don’t have to ever grow up. Some do, anyway, but that is not a universal characteristic"
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 7, 2010 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
brewers
"Shut the f*** up" – Derrek Lee. Well said my man, well said.
by jesus christos on Jul 7, 2010 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
OH YEAH!!!! That was a while ago
Wow, does this mean that the Cubs haven’t swept a three game set yet at Wrigley? Wow
by braziliancubsfan on Jul 7, 2010 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Got that right.
Scary when even home isn’t a big advantage.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a sweeping feeling tonight!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
LOL :)
Hope you’re right!
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Well played.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone know when
ARam injured his thumb? That’s the current excuse for his problems but he was hitting poorly as long ago as spring training. It seems to me that the thumb injury is only the secondary cause for what is a terrible 2010.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Rami's hand
seemed to bother him quite a bit last year—especially on those swings where he didn’t connect with the ball. Could have started last year or earlier.
I heard there is a crisis in the Dbacks organization on the Phoenix news today
Apparently the team figured with the Cubs in town they wouldn’t need nearly as many baseballs. Now after the Cubs rocked the house(relatively) There is a mad scramble to procure enough major league quality baseballs
Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
Paging Mr. ballhawk! Paging Mr. ballhawk!
We have met the enemy and they are us! ~ Walt Kelly, Pogo, 1971
Cougars go down 1-2-3
in the first in the ROW game. Lee, Watkins and Cerda due up in the bottom of the inning.
Are you posting this in the fan post as well?
I know the author of that post was hoping for it.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I'm the author
I was hoping people would post recaps.
I thought I’d post where the most people were
I thought Keith whatever had created a post for the game.
Could be wrong. Either way I’m glad you are getting the info out there.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been looking at the Wrigley webcams.
There are probably around 12,000 in the house — and it’s just now starting to rain on the North Side.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Lineups
RF…Howry Cow it’s Dome against the righty.
2B…Theriot, let’s hope for another RBI tonight.
1B…DLee
CF…Our 2010 All Star eating up the outfield.
3B…Rami. Keep it up from yesterday, please.
LF…Sori. Lay off the outside low ones, wouldja?
SS…Castro. Keep spraying to the opposite field Starlin.
C…..Soto. Hope your patience wears off on the others.
P…..Demp. Better check your unis for Icy Hot before the game.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:23 PM CDT reply actions
Deja Vu
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
A sweep would be marvelous da'ling, just marvelous.
Also, we got Boozer.
Go Cubs!
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
Hmm Boozer huh.
He is good but I sure hope we get some bigger impact players beyond him.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm keeping my expectations/optimism in check.
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It could be worse
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Well,
You want to get players like Bosh, LeBron, Wade, but do nothing and you can easily end up with nobody when the dance is over. Plus signing Carlos (another Carlos for Chicago!) may help entice someone bigger to the team.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Wade and Bosh are already gone. They're with Miami.
I doubt LeBron is going to sign with the Bulls. I’m just saying that getting Boozer is a lot better than nothing.
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
When did that happen?
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Get with the times bro!
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I see a post of it now.
Boozer is better than nothing. I sure hope we get LeBron, but I wouldn’t say it’s that likely at all. Glad to know we will finally find out on Thursday. If I were him I probably would go to Miami if he does want to win a championship over money. Doesn’t look great for the Bulls right now.
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." - Da Coach
by Sandberg's evil twin on Jul 7, 2010 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't follow the NBA
And don’t care about the Bulls either way, but I was directed over to Blog-A-Bull where it’s pretty funny watching them go through the five stages of Grief.
“No! LeBron’s still coming!”
“Wade and Bosh are idiots. And so is LeBron, goddamn it.”
“We’ve just signed Boozer. That should be enough for LeBron to come.”
“Crap. We’re screwed.”
They aren’t to the “acceptance” level yet.
What's funnier...
… is all the so-called pundits pontificating on Twitter and everywhere else today, when in reality none of them know what they’re talking about.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
That may be true
and I don’t care either way. But they’re pretty convinced LeBron’s not coming to Chicago.
And on another subject...
… it’s starting to rain harder here. I suspect the game at Wrigley may be delayed soon.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
Hopefully it won't stay there too long.
It passed by our area in about 15 minutes.
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Chiefs get out of the first with minimal damage
Still 1-0 Cougars. Nelson Perez gets the first hit for the Chiefs in the bottom of the third.
LOL WGN showing Byrd the Word with Family Guy in it
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
that was cool :)
saw it before, but I could see it again and again
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
I saw it a week or so ago.
It is cool.
A lovely story:
One day, long, long ago, there lived a woman who didn't whine, nag or bitch. That would be me....
But that was a long time ago and it was just that one day.
The end
And WGN just did a Family Guy-style "Byrd is the Word" highlight reel
Simply awesome.
"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
Maddog's on TV!
Dr. Garpaxdorf or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Org.
by windycitywarrior on Jul 7, 2010 8:13 PM CDT reply actions
Jessica alert!
L&B are interviewing Maddux.
"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
LOL @ Bob asking Doggie about his golf game
"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
after this interview, he's going to spill Gatorade all over the Diamondback's mitt's
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
Knowing Maddux
That wouldn’t be Gatorade…
"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
Hooray, Fergie!
"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
he is a true class act
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
In the bowels of Turner Field, there is a memorabilia store
I dropped by there near the end of the season a couple of years back, and they had a Fergie Jenkins signed ball along with a card with a picture of his Cooperstown plaque. Price: $85 – I didn’t even hesitate…
"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
i dont blame you
and i am jealous, i think you should send it to me cuz you are such a kind heartd soul
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
this reminds me of rain delay theater
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
man watching these memories makes me all warm and fuzzy
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
I love being a Cubs fan
most of the time
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
watching these memories gives us all a reason why we are Cub fans if we started back in Santo days
or if we started back when the 84 Cubs were clawing their way through
"They say you don’t win a pennant in April, but you can sure lose one." - Ryan Dempster
"Stuttgart Kickers soccer player Sascha Bender once suffered a facial injury after being punched. The assailant, teammate Christian Okpala, said Bender "permanently provoked me by farting all the time." "
awesome
Unofficial Self Appointed President of the Player Formerly Known as Castro Blocker Fan Club
Bleed Castro Blue
Slither on over
"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
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