Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics Preview, Sunday 2/27, 2:05 CT: Play Ball!
by Al Yellon on Feb 27, 2011 11:00 AM CST
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Not a moment too soon, since most of us living in the Midwest have had such a horrific winter, Cubs baseball returns today. This is the first of 34 spring training games, all but two of which will be available via some form of media (broadcast radio, broadcast TV, cable TV or Internet audio). I'll post the form each day, but you can find the complete spring training broadcast schedule here.
Thanks to Mike Quade, we already have today's starting lineup:
Fukudome, rf; Castro, ss; Byrd, cf; Ramirez, 3b; Pena, 1b; Soriano, lf; Soto, c; DeWitt, 2b; Zambrano, p
I assume Carlos Zambrano will go two innings; that's pretty standard for a first spring outing. He'll be followed in the game by Matt Garza, who should also throw a pair of innings. Here's some more information on who else will be in the game after the starters exit. Carlos Marmol is also expected to pitch today; he'll likely throw the fifth inning -- managers usually do that with closers in spring training so they can face major league hitters.
Trevor Cahill starts for the A's today. Other A's pitchers who may see action are Bobby Cramer, Tyson Ross, Josh Outman, Brad Ziegler, Joey Devine and Danny Farquhar.
Today: A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind between 6 and 8 mph.
Fortunately for the Cubs, the same forecast link shows it rapidly warming up into the 70s for the rest of the week in the area.
Here's all the media information you'll need for today's game.
MLB.com Gameday -- and based on gamedays I checked yesterday, they are doing pitch-by-pitch for spring training games this year, for the first time.
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. You can listen to the game via WGN's feed here -- you do need a MLB.com account, but it's free during spring training.
Please visit our SB Nation Athletics site Athletics Nation.
Since there is probably going to be a great deal of interest in this game, I'll have an overflow thread scheduled to post at 3:15 p.m. CST. This thread will both be the game preview and game thread; there won't be a separate "first pitch" thread, we'll start those up again for the regular season. Depending on how that goes, I may change this routine for other spring games. We'll see. As usual, the overflow thread will NOT post on the front page but will be in the "Recent Stories In Game Threads" box on the right sidebar (note, as of the time of this post, that box was not functioning. Keep watching for it, otherwise search the site for the overflow post). If you need an extra overflow thread today, post it in the FanShot section.
Cubs baseball is back!
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Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air!
Finally… I’ll be coordinating my drive from Peoria to Logansport, Indiana with first pitch, hopefully it’s a 3 1/2 hour game to get me door to door!
What is a horse shoe? What does a horse shoe do? Are there any horse socks? Is anybody listening to me?
Ha.
Just changed my signature.
"Chicago Cubs baseball is on the air."-Pat Hughes
by katie casey on Feb 27, 2011 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Logansport?!
I’m originally from Logansport. Small world.
Who will be the first player
to get a Spring game ‘DFA’ call?
Probably Koyie Hill, considering he had many of those before now.
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You can't call to DFA the guy
before guys who are actually playing. Sori will get the first one, methinks.
Hill might wind up getting in today's game.
Soto won’t play the whole game.
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I think someone will get
the BCB DFA by the second inning.
YAY!
So much win! It’s snowing in Boston, but that’s fine, b/c there is a baseball game on!!!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
We got that snow here yesterday.
How you been lately?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
Too bad our first game isn't televised
We get the dreaded yankees two days in a row though. Gee thanks MLB.
MLBN is carrying Dodgers/Angels today.
It’s not the Cubs, but at least it’s not the Yankees again.
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They are carrying the Phillies/Yankees
on Tape Delay later tonight.
Maybe that’s why the original poster was confused.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
BCB with a 800x600 pixel display is really strange, but who cares... Today is finally The Day
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Is it can it could it be?
My very own Chicago Cubs game today?
Because it, like, snowed in Pasadena yesterday. Need a reminder that Spring is arriving.
"We're young and dumb and ready to go throw strikes." James Russell
It did what, where? Wow!
You really need some spring.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The Garza is debuting today and I'll miss it...
damn it.
For the non-believers, prefer to be as impressed as the first ST game allows.
Lineup
I think this is the lineup could be seeing opening day. Dempster instead of Z obviously though.
Now that you mention it, it very well could be.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
heyyyyyy LETS GO CUBS!
I’ll be listening via GameDay Audio. Will be a tough adjustment the first couple of broadcasts without Ronnie. But thank God Cubs baseball has returned.
Hope Springs Eternal!
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Lineup
I wouldn’t be surprised if Colvin impresses more than Fuke that Colvin gets opening day rf.
by Grahamnation on Feb 27, 2011 12:04 PM CST up reply actions
Wouldn't surprise me either
But it also wouldn’t surprise me to see fuke get the start on the reason that they don’t want to hit colvin leadoff
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Paul Maholm
Is most likely starting for the pirates opening day and he’s a lefty. Baker could get the nod.
by Rammy 4 MVP on Feb 27, 2011 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
According to the Pirates MLB Depth chart their starting pitchers are
James McDonald (16 career starts)
Paul Maholm (47-59 career with a 5.10 ERA last season)
Kevin Correia (36-43 career with a 5.40 ERA last season)
Their other choices are
Ross Ohlendorf (1-11 last year but pitched much better)
Charlie Morton (2-12 last year but pitched much worse)
Scott Olsen
Not much to fear, the offense should get off to a good start and the Cubs need to reverse the Pirate trend from last year and sweep the opening series.
Yes.
That’s a first this year for spring training games.
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Spring Hopes Eternal!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I was in a snow storm yesterday
For those of you who don’t know, I live in California. First snow in this area since the early 1970s.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
Heh...we had some hail here in San Diego
last night…been a while since i saw white on the ground, he he
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Nothing that Chicagoans would consider major
But enough to coat the streets and make everything white for a few hours.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Personally, I have had enough of snow here.
It’s baseball time. Time for spring!
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The definition in Köln (Cologne) Germany
Two snowflakes run into each other in a small cloud:
1st Snowflake: Hey dude, what’s up
2nd Snowflake: Not much…
1st Snowflake: Yah, it is kinda boring..
2nd Snowflake: Hey I gotta an idea. Lets go to Köln and cause a natural disaster
1st Snowflake: Cooool….
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I saw that!
Totally crazy!
Here the snow is expected. At least it was only a few inches this time and not the 12-18 inch per week punch we’d been getting!
Believe or Leave ~Cubswynn 9/9/2008
*sighs in relief
It has been a while…but Cubs baseball is back!
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I'm a little suprised the A's are sitting almost half of their starting lineup.
It doesn’t really matter, but it’s their first game too.
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
Can I listen on wgnradio.com? Also, WGN released an App that plays their audio, don’t know if Cubs games will be blacked out or not.
Hardcore MMA fan since UFC 99
No.
But you can listen via the link in this post. You need a MLB.com account, but it’s free.
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How do you get to the free audio?
I clicked on the link above, and it keeps asking me to put in a credit card #. I have an MLB.com account, and it recognizes me, but won’t let me go any further without the credit card #.
"Cubs fans....the wind beneath the Hawk's wings." Andre Dawson, on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 7/25/10
Rest in peace, Ronnie. You will always be in my Hall of Fame.
Huh.
That’s weird. You may have to put that in, but I don’t think you get charged.
Anyone know for sure?
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Same deal as sicubsfan. It seems like the only option is to pay 19.99 for gameday audio.
Hardcore MMA fan since UFC 99
I have a MLB.com account.
I have not paid for Gameday Audio, and yet I can listen. Something’s weird.
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I'm on mlb.com with my account, listening with no problem
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
ditto
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I can hear it
but I can’t change the volume or anything. I see the screen that insists on the payment, and I can hear the radio. Judd Sirott. Bleah.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
http://i51.tinypic.com/2zgelxe.jpg
I click the audio link that’s circled in red, then a screen opens up that says “verifying your location” then it brings me to the screen that is open in the picture. I circled my name to show I’m logged into mlb.com. Weird.
Hardcore MMA fan since UFC 99
OK, instead of going to that page...
… click on the MLB.com Mediacenter link that’s in this post.
That should get you to the right place.
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I'm still a no go.
I clicked on both the links for the home and away feeds. No luck!
"Cubs fans....the wind beneath the Hawk's wings." Andre Dawson, on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 7/25/10
Rest in peace, Ronnie. You will always be in my Hall of Fame.
Just made one earlier today.
I think that’s the problem. I went to the Alternate Audio page, and it says new users must subscribe to GameDay Audio. Sigh….
"Cubs fans....the wind beneath the Hawk's wings." Andre Dawson, on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 7/25/10
Rest in peace, Ronnie. You will always be in my Hall of Fame.
Yes, that's the problem.
In that screen, when I click on the audio stream, Must subscribe to access.
"Cubs fans....the wind beneath the Hawk's wings." Andre Dawson, on his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 7/25/10
Rest in peace, Ronnie. You will always be in my Hall of Fame.
now I'm
getting that too.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
No dice. Brings me to the same page as I showed in the picture. Used this link: http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/
I’m signed in and everything. Just isn’t working. Thanks for the help but I doubt it will work.
Hardcore MMA fan since UFC 99
Did you sign up last year, Al?
Because often they don’t cut off last year’s accounts until the season starts.
I’m going to get Gameday Audio included through my fantasy league with CBS Sportsline. Unfortunately, they only start that with the regular season and $20 isn’t worth just ST.
Let’s see if I can get the A’s feed over the air.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
you can try this link
not sure if it still works as my comp doesnt have speakers and my headset out port only works occasionally…
it seems to connect
and it says it’s playing, but I’m not hearing anything.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
I had the same prob
maybe someone caught on…
by hansman1982 on Feb 27, 2011 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm listening
to WGN on my Droid X right now. It’s so cool. Cubs Insider is on right now interviewing Carlos Pena.
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
So no DH today?
I can’t remember how it works in ST.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 27, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions
The opposing managers play "Twister"
and the winner gets to choose DH or no DH.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
But seriously.
It’s used in all AL home parks in spring games. If the managers both agree, it can be used in NL parks (and sometimes is).
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Hmmm...
The Oakland lineup shows a DH, yet the Cubs lineup does not? I suppose Z is better than any other hitter on the roster, he he.
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That is why I asked
Since Z was hitting in an AL park. I thought it did rotate by park.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 27, 2011 12:42 PM CST up reply actions
Wait.
Z is not hitting in an AL park. Today’s game is in Mesa.
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Never Mind . I saw Cubs Vs Oakland and assumed it was an away game.
Since host team is usually listed 2nd. Obviously not giving ST games the full attention the deserve.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Feb 27, 2011 12:48 PM CST up reply actions
On these previews...
… I always list the Cubs first.
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Hmm
I guess they must have just used to tell Tommy Lasorda that as a spring prank,
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Woo Hoo!
Baseball! I know the Chicago area has had a horrific winter as has most of the rest of the country. Even we down here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have had an unusually harsh winter. It appears to be over though, partly cloudy and 72 today with tolerable humidity. It makes me want baseball.
And so it goes.
Baseball sounds really good to me.
Finally, its back.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Feb 27, 2011 12:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Will
this game be broadcasted through any radio stations today? local or national?
I realize
MLB.com does it, but i’m not near a computer so any local arizona/national station will suffice.
A question:
Does anyone know if we could get the Ron Santo 10 patch that the players will have on their jerseys?
I would like one for my new Dempster jersey. :D
A LO PROFUNDOOO...NOO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NOO...DIGALE QUE NO A ESA PELOTA!!!
GANAN LOS CACHORROS DE CHICAGO!!
Not available at the moment
They’re out of the initial batch, which was limited. Supposedly more on the way.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Ebay
had some for $11.95 and they were initally $10. I ordered one, just gotta put it on my Wood jersey now
by 300LevelBleacherBum on Feb 27, 2011 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
Pregame now on AtBat 2011 !!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cubs Baseball is on the air !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
But it's "only" Judd... Got a bit over excited
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I thought this was Jim Memolo and Moreland
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
yes its memolo and moreland
if it was judd i wouldnt bother listening
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
This is funny
This is the most serious I’ve ever heard Moreland. Most of my exposure to him was at two fantasy camps, and he was either drinking, planning on drinking, or was done drinking. In a good way.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
i think you'll hear a serious, maybe a little nervous, moreland
for the first few broadcasts. i think that once he settles in, we’ll start to see some of his personality come through. obviously it won’t be about drinking, but he’ll put on a good show with Pat.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Yeah
I’m sure he’ll stumble some, but he’s a cool guy. At those camps, put him and Ron Coomer together with a bottle of Crown Royal and then duck.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
For example
In the locker room, you could be standing there with can or cup of Coke or Pepsi in your hand. One of them would come by, yell “What the hell is THAT shit?!! THAT’S not a drink we do here in this locker room!” They would then pour some of the Crown in your cup and say “THAT’S how we do it here!!” and then walk away, satisifed they had corrected a wrong.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
It sounded like Judd to me - Mea Culpa
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I am so excited :-D
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Screw the Oscars and homework,
it’s all Cubs and Blackhawks for me
by braziliancubsfan on Feb 27, 2011 1:39 PM CST reply actions
Wilde and Meyer?
IT’S BASEBALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
Hey Coolio !!!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hey eths!!!!!
:)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Today is The Day !!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The first day of the rest of the season!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 1:57 PM CST up reply actions
** smile **
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hawks
gotta keep winning and try to seperate from the blob
by 300LevelBleacherBum on Feb 27, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
"I'm the kinda guy who makes coffee nervous"
Mike Quade, 2/27/11
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Let's Go! Batter Up! We're Takin' the Afternoon Off!
It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame, for a ballgame today.
The fans are out to get a ticket or two; from Walla Walla Washington to Kalamazoo.
It’s a beautiful day for a home run, but even a triple ‘s OK.
We’re gonna cheer, and boo and raise a hullabaloo, at the ball game today.
Hey, hey, holy mackerel,
no doubt about it,
the Cubs are on their way!
The Cubs are gonna hit today
they’re gonna pitch today
they’re gonna field today
come what may,
the Cubs are gonna win today!
Hey, hey holy mackerel
no doubt about it
The Cubs are on their way
They’ve got the hustle
they’ve got the muscle
the Chicago Cubs are on their way!!!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
by Zeke on Feb 27, 2011 1:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
NIce. Really.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
** sniff **
It’s been way to long since I heard this.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
It's a beautiful day...
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 1:51 PM CST reply actions
Ah, the FULL lyrics!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Heh.. while you were posting, I was looking around for a Cubs-related version..
But it’s all good. I have family in Tucson, so the only time I’ve seen the Cubs in the Cactus League, they were hosting the game there at Hi Corbett Field.
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
Is it time yet?
& 
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
It's what I do....
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
When do the overflow threads go up Al? ;)
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Read the post.
I’ve already planned for that.
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we don't read very well, it's been a long off season
how do I use this internet thing?
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
It uses you, not the other way round
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I was kidding. I didn't think they'd be necessary. Holy Cow.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Hey everyone!
Ready for Cubs baseball?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 1:55 PM CST reply actions
VCF!
How you doing?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
all is well in Vegas
got my tix to both Vegas Cubs games
got my tix to the Big 4
writing my dissertation proposal
CUBS are ON THE AIR!!
it doesn’t get any better
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Since last October!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
We're getting the band back together...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Al is putting up a separate game thread right?
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
No.
This is the first game thread.
There will be an overflow thread at 3:15 CST, if you need it
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listening to the radio intro...
anyone else have chills right now?
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
by mikegncb34 on Feb 27, 2011 2:00 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Yup
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Yep. & a few tears.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Make no mistake
Ronnie’s around somewhere
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Ok, now I'm tearing up
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
not to be too sappy...but its obvious he's in all our hearts :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
⬆ This ⬆
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
So was there a sale on arrows today?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Did they run out of down arrows?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I couldn't bring myself to listen
I waited until right before the first pitch to put the radio on.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Feb 27, 2011 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
T-Minus 5 minutes and counting
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
woooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooo!!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Hey Hey !!!!!!!!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
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By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
⬆ This ⬆
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
⬆ This ⬆
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
That was smooth
“…along with former Cub star Keith Moreland…..”
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I was wondering what he was going to say
because he couldn’t say “Cubs Legend” because that was Ronnie’s
Pat Hughes appears in mid-season form, as usual
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
More smoothness
Welcoming Zonk to the broadcast.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I wouldn't have expected anything else.
Pat Hughes is pure class.
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Did MLB redesign GameDay before this year?
It looks different. I’m not complaining, though.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:04 PM CST reply actions
I guess this means we've been too long without baseball!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
it can change somewhat if your preferences are changed
ie, if you select or de-select a choice to see other scores
Is it wrong to think that Pena is going to have a massive year?
I am stoked.
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
If he does......
…… the NL Central takes on an entirely new look.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I think Isaid this last year,
but I want to thank Al, and everyone else here who helped me get through the winter without Baseball. I never realize how bad it was, until it is back, and a part of me comes back to life.
Thanks to all of you here at BCB!
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
by Tekboy on Feb 27, 2011 2:07 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
aw shucks. thanks.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Thank you for putting up with us at BCB.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
especially those obnoxious VCF jerks!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
We VCF's are very nasty!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
Keith discussing color commentary
with knowledge
Al
How’s it feel to be on the boards as opposed to your usual live at the game and missing all the fun?
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Different.
I’ll probably hang here for a while for the first game.
My first spring training game is 3/10.
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And away we go!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Thanks for the reminder!
Got to take that one down!
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not yet I want to look at it for awhile!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
You can look at it right here!
Plus, the countdown to opening day is still there.
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ok
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
Here we go: Z on da mound and Crisp at the plate, Barton swabbing the deck...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
First pitch inside
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
You can already tell
How different broadcasts are going to be this year. Moreland knows stuff.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
by BeerCub on Feb 27, 2011 2:10 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
yea absolutely
i love ronnie and always will, but there will be some great analysis and conversations this year and beyond
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
I don't want to say better and all that
It’s different, but also good.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
AtBat is about a minute behind the gamethread :-(
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
But at least you can hear (almost) live baseball!
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True, true...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
From Hollywood... almost live....
It’s the GONG SHOW!
(Let’s hope that doesn’t apply to the ’11 Cubs.)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
On six pitches.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
KK!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:10 PM CST reply actions
Big Z brining it
the Season is OURS!!!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Gameday
says he got the first two batters with 3 pitches each
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
3 up 3 down nice start
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
not a bad start
2 K’s and Castro fields it clean
Mute the advertisement on GameDay.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:11 PM CST reply actions
HE'S CURED!
lol
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
by mikegncb34 on Feb 27, 2011 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Cured like Charlie Sheen?
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
i think Z might be a little more sane than Sheen haha
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
THAT remains to be seen
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
And I think: Z might be a little more Sheen than sane...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Ouch
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
Charlie who? Sorry Charlie.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
The season's still young for Z.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
that because that mouthy Gatorade machine hasn't piped off yet
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Gatorade cooler 1
Zambrano 0 :)
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
See, I told you Fukudome was a good leadoff option.
Walk!
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Well then problem solved!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I have always felt Dome should be leading off
Lou disagreed with me, you see what happens when you disagree with me!
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A walk for Dome.
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
man
i still can’t believe how well Castro played last year considering he is 20 freakin years old. I feel ancient now
By what 2 years?
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
Yeah
HE feels old. Where’s ernaga and Kedzie Kid to make us feel young?
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
What? I was giving Chan
a bad time because he is about two years younger than Castro. Geesh.
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
No, I know that.
I was sighing because I feel the same way. Old.
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Ah sorry.
Yeah I know the feeling older part.
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
Yeah, me too
Sucks doesn’t it? Not looking forward to losing the “teen” in my age later this year.
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
I'm wondering how to 4 as the first digit back
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Terrifying isnt it
A wise man once said that getting old is terrible, but its better than the alternative.
by Stan Cox on Feb 27, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
All things considered I'd rather be in Pittsburgh
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I'm 39...
(Gonna be my 13th time in September..)
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Cry me a river
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
You won't find a lot of sympathy from us old folks.
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Forgive me for saying this
But you’ll get “over” it.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
I knew it had to
be close.
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
I bet you're really 90 years old!
;)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
Starlin darlin!
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
CAS-TRO METER
1.000
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
He's Castronomical
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I still like Kosuke
in spite of our dashed hopes.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Me too Em.
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
Love the top of the line up
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Actual analysis!
Zonk actually talked about time to get the ball to the plate after the SB and that Bob Dernier has a stopwatch.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Feb 27, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
Looking good guys!
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Come on, Byrd, take flight!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:17 PM CST reply actions
I am SO GLAD Theriot is off the team
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
by Emelie on Feb 27, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Anti-TOOTBLAN power
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
yee haw!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
THEY MAY NEVER MAKE AN OUT!!!!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
EVER!!!!!!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
After further analysis and a long offseason, it can be concluded that:
The Byrd, is, in fact, still the word.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Cubs 1, A's 0!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:19 PM CST reply actions
This is sweet :D
(I know, so insightful)
by English Cub Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:19 PM CST reply actions
I am beginning to think
that the Cubs may be trying to make a statement
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
In the first inning of the first spring training game?
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The Cubs want to announce their presence with AUTHORITY
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
I think they did!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
yeah calm down haha
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
we're going 162-0
I can see it already!!!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Try again
173-0, sweeping our way through the playoffs with a WS crown
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
And what about the ST games?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
My bad, 173-0
a thousand pardons!!
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You're forgiven, VCF!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
Or maybe not
The A’s pitcher is probably just trying to make sure he hits his targets and getting his throws in. No need to get too excited.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Feb 27, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Downer alert!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Thanks Debbie.
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
Well I posted that at 2-0....
Even I’m excited at 4-0 and a pitching change. :)
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
by Invalid User on Feb 27, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
Just giving you
a bad time. Think how excited we will be if they do this in regular season.
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
Base hit Aramis!!! 4 straight hits for the Cubbies!
by braziliancubsfan on Feb 27, 2011 2:20 PM CST reply actions
You're wrong.
Dome led off with a walk.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
OT...hope things are going well and the Cubs win this for the new little rookie!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
Did your baby arrive Drew?
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
not yet.
I’m posting from the delivery room, actually. We’re in a holding pattern till 9pm, when we get evaluated again. But a Cubs win on the day my kid is born would be AWESOME!
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
wow! keep us posted :-D
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Name of child?
If its a boy: Clark Addison Sheffield drewishdrewid
If it’s a girl: Addison drewishdrewid
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Geo Waveland?
Carlos Addison?
Aramis Ron?
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Believe me, I tried.
But the names are family names.
Charles Del Harry if it’s a boy,
Naomi Helen Catherine if it’s a girl.
I’m liveblogging on Facebook if anyone wants to follow. Search for me under Drew Nicholson
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
You're on Facebook?
I had no idea whatsoever. :P
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
shocking, innit?
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Good luck to Mrs. Drew
on a safe delivery and best wishes to all of you. Keep us posted.
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
by sue369 on Feb 27, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
That gets a big fat rec.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
IT'S HAPPENING
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
by eths on Feb 27, 2011 2:20 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
pour it on!
"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." "
Crush one Pena
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Twice an inning... tut... tut...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Cubs haven't given up baserunner yet
And they haven’t failed to get on base yet
Life doesn’t get any better
Hope springs eternal!
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Feb 27, 2011 2:21 PM CST reply actions
On the Pirates site,
they were evaluating their season projection off of their 21-1 win vs. a college team. Their OPS was well over 1.
Their season projection was 161-1
the fools will be 1 game behind us in the standings then!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Well, there's their problem.
They need to schedule more college teams.
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by Al Yellon on Feb 27, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Things I love about Pat Hughes
How he notices things like the color of Carlos Pena’s batting gloves to try and make you feel like you are watching the game.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
DFA PENA!!!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
4-0!!!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Obviously Pena is no good
he didn’t get a hit and even Soriano did. :)
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
Two more runs!
Two run double for Soriano! 4-0!
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...
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
4-0
Sori says thank you very much I’ll take a double
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
/sarcasm
cut our losses and DFA Pena now, the bum!
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
SORIANO!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:24 PM CST reply actions
OMG, an out, an out, the world is coming to an end... ;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
now this is fun
watching a severe weather outbreak forming and the Chicago Cubs back on the air
"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." "
nope lol
"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." "
Where's the severe weather?
In the Chicago area?
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down in Oklahoma,
southern Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, very northern Mississippi area. Into Southern Illinois, western Kentucky, western Tennessee later on as a possible isolated tornado outbreak is possible with a chance of a squall line. Moderate risk has been put out for them today. It’ll be interesting for us in the Chicago area. Small hail possible with t-storms but towards the Illinois/Wisconsin border, possible freezing rain or snow. It’s a nowcast situation for us later on tonight.
"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." "
Stay safe.
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
THANKS, SKILLING.
; )
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
lol
"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 seeing "In play, run(s)" when the Cubs are batting.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:24 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
"Hey, save some of these for Opening Day" -Pat Hughes
THIS ^^^^^^^
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
⬆ This ⬆
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
I had just said this to Mrs. Zeke about a minute before Pat did.
:)
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Gotta love spring training pitch counts
A’s pitcher already gone.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
that cannot stand against the onslaught that is the Cubs offense
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Cahill, on a pitch count already out of the game
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Save them for June 17-18-19!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
And Apr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,.............Oct. 1.2.4...........
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
I just fell of my chair, when I heard that.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Only bad thing about this inning is well
Cahill is just lobbing meatballs over the plate, and excluding Fukudome, every player isn’t taking pitches. Only 11 pitches for six batters. Still good inning, just saying :)
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
Only 11 pitches?
I know he wasn’t throwing well, but you’d think they would leave him in there until his 30 pitch limit.
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by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
Lobbing meatballs?
Are you there? How would you know this?
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I think I can tell by looking at a graph showing the ball going right down the middle of the plate
Viva la Cubs Révolution!!!
They only pitches that Gameday registers in Spring Training are:
1. Balls that are hit into play
2. Balls that register a walk
3. Balls when a runner steals a base.
The rest don’t get put on the screen.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
No worries
Sorry that came off snarky. I’m trapped at work
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
incorrect
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
well also the three pitches for a strike out.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
this is weird as hell
i don’t know if this applies for just this game but every other game has all the pitches.
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
This dude won 18 games last year
It’s not like we’re facing Jeff Samardzija
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Obviously Quade doesn't have this team prepared
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
he's very unorganized too
he only has the cubs lineup filled out for the first three games.
shouldn’t he have the postseason roster set by now?
just ridiculous.
;)
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
It's insulting that Quade is just mailing it in already!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
i mean geez quade, it's the first day of ST and you're already giving up?
Cmon man
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Hey, Whaddaya want him to say?
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
by Emelie on Feb 27, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Gosh I can't even kid about his any more
Quade is doing a terrific job thus far.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
So that makes today Meatball Sunday?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
MLB GameDay doesn't always count every pitch during ST.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
I miss Ron's "Acapoco Taco Pie" commercials
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Oh, the humanity!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Z is going to be so happy
He gets to bat in the 2nd before he leaves! (Or is there a DH today???)
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
not today.
I wonder whether they’ll pinch hit for him though
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by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
We are too using the DH!
Z sits out of the lineup for no man!!
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:31 PM CST reply actions
very, very good
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Here we go
I’m gonna cry again
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Okay, now I'm crying. Pat's talking about Ron & he's choking up.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
It's got to be so hard.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Me too. Aww, Pat.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Always will miss him.
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Hee Sop Choi
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
ding ding ding!
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
I'm kidding.
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
I had Pete LaCock in the pool
- cue peanut gallery -
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
(reply redacted)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
double play
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
Ron's statue on Aug 10
I have 3 tickets for that ballgame and can’t wait. Hope I get to see the ceremonies outside before the ballgame
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Good outing by Z
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by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:36 PM CST reply actions
Go Z!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
The new Z is finger lickin' good
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
KFZ?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
Mlb is trying to make me buy a subscription
how do i get this game for free? I live in Southern Illinois, so is it blacked out there?
wgn radio, not TV
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
ya im not picking up the station from here
and the wgn radio online is blocking it
that's not good ;-(
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
radio is never blacked out on audio
just tv on mlbtv
but you should be able to get audio all the time
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
careful, you never know who's reading here
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
from where?
I can’t find anything that works.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Feb 27, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Z!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I'm not falling for it, this is really a sideways N isn't it?
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
no clue ;-)
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Upside down Z
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
How about Astral Z
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
You know
when tickets went on sale the other day I told myself I was going to cut back due to ticket prices, etc.
Yea right. I don’t care if they suck this year I can’t wait to get out to Wrigley as much as I can this summer.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Are we sure? What'd he do when he got back to the dugout?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Aging, Zambrano loses it...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
NOT A SELLOUT?
The first day of Spring? Oh no, the Ricketts are going to go broke!
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
We've got 5 guys hitting 1.000!
hee!
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Kudos to the A's radio team
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I'm sure they all will
Pat and Ron always talked about old friends that they never saw anymore, like Harry Kalas
by braziliancubsfan on Feb 27, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
at least some have grace and class
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Castro! 2 for 2!
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im a little surprised
that the ST opener isnt sold out. Is that unusual?
No
People won’t start showing up for real for another week or so
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Plus, it's cold and windy there and rained part of the morning.
If the weather had been nicer, they’d have more people.
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It'd be sold out if I lived in Mesa...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
by Zeke on Feb 27, 2011 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nah. Just my bad luck. I'd go to buy a ticket and it would be sold out.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Does Mesa only have a capcity of 2?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Attaboy Starlin
I’m quite happy I invested in a Starlin Castro jersey last summer
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
by mikegncb34 on Feb 27, 2011 2:42 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Starlin picks up where he left off
Another 2-hit game… he had a ton of those last year.
It's a simple question, Doctor: would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs??
I know that Garza is coming in now
but has Q announced who else is pitching today?
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Marmol
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
In the 5th, so there is still some MLB hitting to face.
After that, I have no idea
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
yeah, minor leagues after that
eastcoastcubs.blogspot.com
by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
You might see someone like Grabow after that, too
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Or McNutt
Quade seems excited to watch this guy pitch.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
McNutt had Soto mad a couple days back.
Probably Trey by Tuesday
What happened?
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Trey was nervous
and very wild. Geo was upset that he was having to move so much for his pitches.
And then in inning 6
I pay serious attention
Trade for Garza is obviously a bust
he already gave up a hit!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Sadly,
if i had a nickel for everyone on this site who was ACTUALLY thinking that, I could buy a cup of coffee.
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
so whats everybodys
opinion of Moreland so far?
I like him. He's nervous, you can tell, but he'll be fine.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I like him a lot and his nervousness makes him more human :-)
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Yeah. He's just talking a mile a minute. That'll pass as he relaxes...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I like him
He’s no Ronnie but he’s good
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Feb 27, 2011 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
So far so good
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
It's not his fault, but I miss Ronnie
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I think he's very perspicacious -
I liked him when he filled in for Bob last season.
by English Cub Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
double points for spelling it correctly too
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
Define "perspicacious".
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
Very good.
Does analysis, but also seems relaxed. Different than Santo, but fits right in.
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I wonder if Ronnie, Jack and Harry are sitting back, enjoying a beverage and listening to the game.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I'd like to think that
And hanging up on the wall is that damn goat, that Ronnie found up there and killed….again.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Count on it
along with Vince Lloyd and Lou Boudreau, even Lloyd Pettit.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Whoops forgot
Most definitely
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
That would be cool
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Elvis swung by and picked the gang up to go grab some cheeseburgers..
welcome home party for one of the ‘Memphis Mafia’…
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
Pretty sure Archer would have been out of the inning by now ....
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
Right on cue!
"It was a perfect situation for the Brewers," Hill said. "They had a guy up there at the plate [in Counsell] who takes a lot of pride in what he does and he practices those situations, so when it does come up, he gets the bunt down to the right side of the field. They have the perfect guy on first base [in Gomez], who is one of the fastest guys in the league, and they had one of the worst fundamental teams on the field, so it was a perfect situation for them."
by louslovechild on Feb 27, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
i was being sarcastic
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Feb 27, 2011 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
Rough start for Garza, hopefully he gets it together
by braziliancubsfan on Feb 27, 2011 2:51 PM CST reply actions
OUCH
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Feb 27, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
well, not on that AB, grand slam
eastcoastcubs.blogspot.com
by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
And like Cahill.
…. he might have just been trying out pitches to hit his spots, didn’t care if they hit him.
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Yep. That's what the first start in ST is for.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
CoCo Crisp ... Crap.
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I'm glad we didn't give up too much for Garza
….wait…..
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
Oh boy...here we go
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Welcome to the Chicago Cubs Mr. Garza!
He fits right in!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I'm kidding, BTW...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
uh oh
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
Damn computer crashes, and I have to completely restart it.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:52 PM CST reply actions
MIST!!! MIST!!! MIST!!! MIST!!!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
too soon to be Misting :(
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
But isn't it ST for us too? I gotta work on my mist count...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
and you have to stretch out those finger ligaments
don’t want to get too cramped up early in the season. Plus a good test of the keyboard.
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
hopefully the Cubs will keep the count down
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Garza's throwing meatballs, just lobbing them up there
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
He seems to be
hitting the bats quite well.
"I lof to hit de home ron!"
4-4?
Too soon to start calling for some heads?
by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Feb 27, 2011 2:53 PM CST reply actions
We might see a few of those at wrigley when Garza pitches.
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I like Moreland so far
He seems like a solid announcer.
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by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:56 PM CST reply actions
I agree
He sounds like Santo a little, but never really said much.
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by EamusCatuli3818 on Feb 27, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
aside from Otto and Moreland
anybody know who else applied for the position?
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
I did
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Well...
….we couldn’t agree on salary. Plus, since I didn’t send in a demo tape or have much experience, they thought they could lowball me. I deferred to Zonk.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
They offered me a pretty healthy salary
If I agreed to stop sending them audition tapes. I declined.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:03 PM CST up reply actions
I would've taken the money
but I insisted Judd go. Zonk got it.
Judd?
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Feb 27, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
VCF did.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
I did too!
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
Or the next 6 pitches
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
and his shoulders slump in defeat
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
This should be the recap photo, he he
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If I can find it in the photo editor, it just might be.
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Keith you don't have to be nice. It's okay if you really don't miss Judd
Because I dont
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN
LOUD NOISES!
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Sounds like I may have to turn the fifth inning off
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WGN employee of the year. LOL
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Do they put his photo on the wall with little golden stars?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
walk for Pena
it’s happening!
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"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." "
by razgriz23 on Feb 27, 2011 3:02 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Wait.
Someone might have a better day tomorrow, it’s still February
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Soriano's going to have a good year this year
Not nearly enough to justify his salary, but he’ll be good. Not great. Good.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
to be honest, I'm really believing that Pena is going to be "the MAN"
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Geo Geo Geo
say it loud and there’s music playing
say it soft and it’s almost like praying
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sweet :)
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by cooliogirl47 on Feb 27, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
I'm probably the most optimistic person on this board...
Just got one of those old fashioned feelings…lol jk
I just want to win...
so it's not on TV anywhere?
"I'll take one in the mouth over the eyes any day". - AJ Pierzynski
by lostinthevines on Feb 27, 2011 3:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions
My iPhone is sitting on my TV, does that count?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Harry, Jack, and Ronnie
have it on their network
Collecting carts at Target?
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Making copies of his
list with his name on a BA prospect list
Matt Harrington is working at Sam's Club
He’s the guy who got drafted three times and never signed because he always thought he should have gotten more. However, he had a $1 million insurance policy on his arm that he eventually collected when he couldn’t pitch in the independent leagues.
But he’s put that into a retirement fund and he lives off his Sam’s Club income.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Still.
He could have made way more than $1 million if he hadn’t held out for more. That was a dumb thing to do.
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I sometimes wonder if it is the agent that controls the negotiation and the player remains ignorant
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Shouldn't be
A good agent follows his client’s rules.
That's true
Still a dumb move. But not as dumb as some people like to portray. He is set for his old age.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe.
Who knows how well that $1 million is invested? People have lost more than that in bad investments.
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That's true
Of course, he could have blown his bonus money too. That was only about 1.5 million
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
He rejected $4 million and a guaranteed MLB callup from COL.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
by D98 on Feb 27, 2011 11:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Damn
Met him once. Nice guy. Very underappreciated and underrated. That just leaves Mays from the NY triumvirate of great center fielders.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Chronologically maybe
but eternally Ernie will always be a young man.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Yep
My Dad met him a few months back and he said he is just a wonderful person
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Wow, I guess so
What was that about getting old again?
Sorry to say, Willie Mays is a crotchety, crabby, not fun to be around old man.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Go read the recent bio of him.
You’ll find out how he got that way.
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Got a link for this?
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Here’s the review I wrote about this book last April.
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I might have it around here somewhere
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
And we lose another one...
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I just checked the broadcast schedule for the spring games
and for games that aren’t on WGN it says “mlb.com”…will there be a radio broadcast for those games but just with different guys?
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
Yes.
The “different guys” are Len Kasper and Mick Gillispie (who does the Cubs Double A games at Tennessee).
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Oh good deal. Those will be fun to listen to.
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.
I'd love to listen to Mick
He’s quite good with the Smokies.
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
I think those two will make a nice team.
Their first broadcast is Tuesday.
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Mick should ramp me up
on some of the prospects
I'm kinda bummed though
Roger Hoover, my contact with the Smokies just got the PBP job with the Jacksonville Suns. I mean, he deserves it and I’m happy for him, but who am I going to email now when I need inside info on the Smokies?
by Josh Timmers on Feb 27, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
I saw the memo
I’m sure you can create a new contact.
Why don't you ask him?
I’m sure he’d put you in touch with someone there.
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Perfect name for a pitcher- Outman
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
⬆ This ⬆ is a jump!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Shark sighting
"...the name on the front is a lot more important than the name on the back." Ryne Sandberg 7/31/05
by shifafaontheside on Feb 27, 2011 3:19 PM CST reply actions
Um, guys, you may want to
JUMP and join us in the Overflow thread.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Feb 27, 2011 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
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