Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Preview, Sunday 3/20, 3:05 CT: Happy Equinox
by Al Yellon on Mar 20, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintSCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- The vernal equinox hits today at 6:21 p.m. CDT, shortly after today's game will likely end, and by then, let's hope the Cubs are ready for a new season as well.
A few Sunday notes:
- The Giants, continuing their success from last year, have the best record in spring ball at the moment -- 16-8. But they may have lost closer Brian Wilson for a while with a strained ribcage muscle.
- Carlos Pena, according to Dave van Dyck of the Tribune, is a thinking man's ballplayer. Pena is hitting .282/.391/.462 in 46 spring plate appearances. If he's anywhere close to that this season, we'll be very happy with him.
- The Baseball Project, a musical "supergroup" that writes baseball-inspired music, will be performing at several Cactus League stadiums before upcoming games, including the March 28 Cubs/Indians game at Goodyear.
This afternoon Randy Wells -- who has been excellent this spring -- will face the Giants. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: John Grabow, Justin Berg, Sean Marshall and Carlos Marmol. The Giants send a split-squad to Mesa, so the Cubs will miss Madison Bumgarner; instead, Shane Loux will start for San Francisco. The split-squad also means we won't see top Giants 1B prospect Brandon Belt -- he's playing in their other game. Complete lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup:
Camp RF Castro SS Byrd CF Ramirez 3B Moore 1B Soriano LF Scales 2B Hill C Wells P
This is the second day in a row Matt Camp has started. Could the Cubs be looking at him more seriously as a backup, even if he starts the year at Iowa?
Giants lineup:
2B Burriss SS Fontenot 3B Sandoval LF Burrell RF Schierholtz CF Rowand 1B Ishikawa C Whiteside P Loux
I guess no one told the Giants that Mike Fontenot can't play shortstop. (He did play nine games there last year, four for the Cubs and five for the Giants, and not very well.)
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for today's game
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. Today's game is on WGN radio with Pat and Zonk, and on CSN Chicago with Len and Bob. If you don't have access to CSN, it's also on MLB.TV.
Please visit our SB Nation Giants site McCovey Chronicles..
There will be an overflow thread posting at 4:30 p.m. CDT. 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. If you need an extra overflow thread beyond that one, post it in the FanShot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Any word on hoe the minor league camp is progressing?
I want to hear about Cubs system games that don’t involve Koyie Hill.
Just returned from 8 days with the Cubs in Arizona and my highlight
on the last night, I got to meet Pat Hughes. I normally never bother celebs, but I couldn’t resist. We were at Nello’s Pizza and the owner told us he was coming in. I got my picture taken with him and I kept the conversation short. He was very gracious, polite and took the initiative to shake my hand first. Since I listen to as many Cubs games as watch, this was a big thrill.
Now let’s do something about how we have been playing and start it today. Two weeks till we break camp and I have not been impressed thus far. If anything, the young guys are deserving a break. Not sure why Scales is still starting, I really like the guy but his chance of making the team are not good.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
I just returned from 7 day’s. It was too much fun w/ you guy’s in “Rodgers Beer Bum Alley”.
Cubs NEED a gun in the outfield. Marlon Byrd makes a great captian, what about Camp? as a back-up? Who impressed you @ 2nd?
I was mainly impressed w/ the resuraunts we visited.
SEE Ya @ Wrigley!!
DonDaCubsFan
by dondacubsfan on Mar 20, 2011 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez is ill today. New Cubs lineup...
Camp RF, Castro SS, Byrd CF, Soriano LF, Moore 1B, Scales 2B, Vitters 3B, Hill C, Wells P
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by Al Yellon on Mar 20, 2011 1:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ramirez looked at this teams chances...hence he is ill
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Ramirez is ill today. New Cubs lineup...
Camp RF, Castro SS, Byrd CF, Soriano LF, Moore 1B, Scales 2B, Vitters 3B, Hill C, Wells P
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by Al Yellon on Mar 20, 2011 1:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I wish the game was televised today so we could see Hill play!!!
The reward for max hitting a slam yesterday is to watch Hill play!!!!!
Jim Hendry approves!!!!
3pm
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
Hi guys. Haven't been here for a few days.
One comment: I find it rather sad/disturbing that 382 people think this team will finish first in the division, per the front page poll. Optimism is a great trait, but delusion is not.
Anyway, back to whatever’s on TV.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Rebus...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
blue Kool-aid is yummy!!!
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Hendry must go
Jimbo had a nice run but those days are clearly over. The ‘11 Cubs are a ’no hit, no field’ train wreck and he must accept responsibility. The facts are undeniable. He parlayed a massive payroll expansion into a mediocre product within three years. IMO he’s a net failure at talent evaluation, player trades/acquisitions, and contract negotiations. The jury is still out on the Quade hiring.
Both Koyie and Jimbo should leave in the same taxi to wherever. The Cubs will be better for it.
I'm wet nurse to a (5th)-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
A game I finally get
to watch and I get Koyie Freaking Hill. Lovely.
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
Hill will turn you into a believer!!!
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I do believe he
shouldn’t be on this team. :)
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
Or a block to success
Nice guy. Not worthy of a spot on the 40 man.
only 4 exclamation marks?
I am unswayed. as if.
then he has succeeded!!
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In re: Peavy:
Why is he getting all the accolades for the “miraculous” recovery from his lat injury? Don’t his surgeons and rehab guys deserve 99% of the credit? Peavy’s biggest obstacle will be the betaeen-the-ears recovery.
by stuartscottslefteye on Mar 20, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone know...
if the box office is open today? I can’t seem to get through to an actual human being when calling.
I get to watch the White Sox v Dodgers on cable
Booooooo!!!!!! but this internet fad seems to be providing me audio of the Cubs game.
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and already down one. WTF!!!!
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Hill wastes no time
in showing us w-h-y he should break camp & come north… ugh! Only the 3rd game I’ve caught this year and it starts like this?!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Nice play by Castro!
Cubs down 1-0 in part due to a droppped ball by (you guessed it) Koyie Hill
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Wells can blame himself for liking Hill so much
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good point...good point
I wish he’d replace that magnetic personality with a more “magnetic” glove!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
ok, that's funny
Pat ribbing Zonk about screwing up taping his interviews with Quade
“it’s a shame, someone standing there said it was quite possibly the most brilliant conversation ever held”
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feel the power of Camp
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Just what we're lookin for
a 2 pitch LO Man…ugh… I can’t take it…I’ve got acid reflux! :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Hello Swoosie
I hope you’re right…few other options remain however…at least good ones.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Fotunately
I’ve got a basement to clean (Damn! There’s a TV down there!) and dinner to cook. I’ll check back in later. I’m trying to find some positives in this 2011 version cubs…it’s difficult.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
OT(ish):
Does anyone know if I buy the MLB at bat app for my iPod touch if I will be able to use the MLB.com Gameday Audio on my computer?
(I believe it worked that way last year.)
I would rather spring $14.95 for the app & Gameday Audio rather than $19.95 just for Gameday Audio on the computer.
I read the reviews
and decided to do the same.
My credit card expired, did not update the info, so I had to pay $5 more this year. Bastards.
We're trying to settle the 2B competition...
And Bobby Scales gets a start? Ridiculous.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
check it out, since Sandberg retired
39 different players at second base. That’s organization right there!
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Well.. he is hitting .350 and fielding well..
Maybe he’ll come up and play later this year if DeWitt doesn’t snap out of his funk and Baker continues to not hit RHP.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 20, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Well done Randy.
Keep up the good work.
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's been our best pitcher
this spring. I just wish Quade or whoever would let him know he’s in the rotation as the 4th starter! Enough already, Wells has more than proven himself.
Whew...
I thought there for a min Hill was gonna actually get a hit…
we can’t have that happening…
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
I witnessed his sole ST hit here in Vegas last weekend
they had to call the paramedics for many of the Cubs fans in attendance.
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Someone needs to tell Hill
Dempster was just joking about MLB changing the rule book to
say catchers are not allowed to get hits anymore…
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
Does Gameday not work on an iPhone??
by daily2b on Mar 20, 2011 3:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Probably not
Flash or java generally don’t work on iPhones.
"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
You have to buy the crappy app
And then it is iffy if it works
Gameday showing the Giants' pitcher has faced ten hitters
and throw ten pitches. That’s not right……. right?
gameday does not update very well for ST games
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Looking good Randy.
Now if we could get some hits…….
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
we all know who will NOT get a hit today
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Howdy - How are things going?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Doody - Cubs lead 2-1.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Are they allowed to do that?
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 even more amazing that they're doing it despite Koyie Hill.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fishy and maybe even Carp... ;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Hi eths
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
Hey Sue !!!! How are you doing?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Good thanks and you?
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
Fine - Spent the day pottering around the apartment and repotting plants on the balcony today.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
It stormed here during the night
but the rain cleaned things up from the winter. My tulips are up so I hope we don’t have any more frost.
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
We don't have tulips yet,,,,
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
It will be really nice
here (50’s) for a few days and then back into winter mode. Mother nature can be a real bitch. ;-)
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
We had a mixture of snow & rain friday evening but things have been improving since
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
went out in the backyard yesterday and the snow came up to my thighs...
::sigh::
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 usually does during ST
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
18 in a row.....way to go Randy
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
Randy Wells may be our best pitcher.
"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott
He is going to be an outstanding #4
I think between him and Cashner the back end could be a huge strength on this team. He could have been the most snake bitten pitcher the last two years.
He does make a good impression
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Where's the overflow thread???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Maybe it got lost.
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
Al is still in ST
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
He may have thought
he had it ready to post but goofed.
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 I had this nifty jump prepared...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
aw
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
Sup! Update?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
time for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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KHAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!
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by Zeke on Mar 20, 2011 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
nope
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Chaka Khan
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In an alternative universe?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Only if she's wearing a goatee...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
The best Star Trek of all, IMHO
He tasks me. He tasks me and I shall have him! I’ll chase him ‘round the moons of Nibia and ’round the Antares Maelstrom and ’round Perdition’s flames before I give him up!
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Well, after ST #1, ANYTHING would have been an improvement.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
...
No, no, you can’t get away! From Hell’s heart, I stab at thee! For hate’s sake, I spit my last breath at thee!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
beware Romulan's bearing gifts
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Romulan Ale?
Why, VCF, you know this is illegal.
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State high point count: 3/50
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
this is not about age and you know it
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Wisconsin?
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 about you flying a gd computer console..
When you want to be out there hopping galaxies.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Captain, captain
these people have sworn to live and die at my command 200 years before you were born
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totally agree.
followed by IV and the 2009 version
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And VI.
Don’t forget Star Trek VI.
I am constant as the northern star.
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 Mar 20, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
followed by
would somebody shut him up
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...
Well, most kind. Parting is such sweet sorrow. Have we not heard the chimes at midnight?
You have not experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I prefer these two
I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I’ve watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain. Time to die.
What’d y’all order a dead guy for?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Is that from the 2009 film?
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 Mar 20, 2011 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Blade Runner & Firefly (The Message)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
What's the score?
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Cubs 2, Little Giants 1
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
BTW: My avatar died the other day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12796359
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
wow. any update from that story?
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I haven't heard anything
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I hadn't read that.
So sad.
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
Too bad Eths
It was a great story when it started, too bad it had a sad ending
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I wonder if I should look for a new one
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Oh most definately!
Why even ask??? :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
That's terrible.
Keep it as it is for a time, until you find a new one.
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 Mar 20, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
As a tribute to Knut*
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 Mar 20, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh, oh - Rain and thunder here in Michigan...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
We had storms
all night last night.
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 60 tomoro...
then back to early winter temps!?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I sure hope not.
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, the Wolverines did win today...
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh, no they didn't.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
When the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
We wait...with bated breath...
The outcome unkn…yeah, right!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I was expecting a titanic swing of the bat, an annihilation of the ball...
who am I kidding. Hill couldn’t hit the ground if fell on it.
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At least he's predictable & consistant!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Not on
Jim Hendrys Television! Grand Slam!!!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
1 hit in 27 at-bats.
Remind me why we’re not giving Ramirez the backup job again?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hill keeps Quade's car nice and clean
that’s why!
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Yeah, but still.
.037 in 27 at-bats isn’t just bad, it’s horrendous.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
and Quade's car is spotless!!!
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even the ashtray is clean
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
I'm not much of a baseball player,
But even I could do better than Koyie is right now.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
can you wash a car as effectively as Hill?
HA!!! Didn’t think so. Hill gets to go north!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
No, NO NOOOO!!!!
I have people, ana, ana nice big machine, and free coffee and donuts…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I think your right! :]
Maybe even switch hit!?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Yes, I am a switch-hitter.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
AC / DC ?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Love em!
Saw em 2 yrs ago! At the Horizon!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I am always amazed that such on old band is still so fresh
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I finally saw them at the MGM about a year ago
for Black Ice tour. I was not impressed. Seemed very manufactured and “this is it, take or leave it”. Technically very competent, nothing flashy, nothing memorable. And I am a big AC/DC fan.
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
I was surprized Angus still
“did his thing”!? Guys gotta be older than dirt by now!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
he did his thing, but I don't need to see a 56/57 year old
guy dropping his drawers
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
you musta got
“the bonus round” in Vegas, no such thing here in Chicago! (Thankfully!)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I really enjoyed them
problem is ticket $$$ gettin crazy
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I will be sure that Jims car is washed weekly
at an Audi dealership, oonce per week! He just has to ditch Hill!!! Ok, ok, 2 free details a year to boot!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
He hasn't offered his Soul
to Jim Hendry… yet
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Scott Moore can play all infield positions, except for SS and C
He has also played the OF and had a great spring at the plate. At 27, is this guy a legit bench player. I fear if we let him go, he turns into McGehee. He even looks like McGehee.
"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."
A thousand times yes.
Blake DeWitt does absolutely nothing as well as Scott Moore. And yet, this spring training is (likely) nothing more than a cruel facade, as Castillo and Moore crush their purported competition, only to be told that it doesn’t matter, we were always going with these crap players in front of you anyway, best of luck.
It gets old cheering for a team composed by these guys. I’ll hold the most withering of my criticism until they actually do the things we all know they’re GOING to do.
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Uh ho...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
MIST
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Would Koyie have caught that?
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
What? The Flu? Bubonic Plague?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yes he would and then throw the ball over Marshall's head allowing both runs to score.
He wants the Giants to feel good also, not just the pitchers.
That was interesting.
I would love to know what he and Bob really think.
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
BB just said
“making cuts is one of the worst things a Mgr can go thru”?! If it were I, I’d get rid of Hill, Silva n Looper over a Prime Rib Dinner and eat it all w/o any qualms!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
it's hard for Hendry to make cuts, that is why Hill and Silva are still on the team
too hard to make that cut!
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Don't forget Looper!
It’s now getting beyond comical, and approaching pathetic.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Who is this Fontenot guy?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
He used to serve
as Theriots bed-time Teddy Bear, I think…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
they won little league and college WS together
don’t know how but they did
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
A long, long time ago...
In a Galaxy far, far away…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Well, there's still time
to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory for our Cubbies!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Go cubbies!
Win this one.
I’m out of here – walking the dog then the main event:
GO PURDUE!!!!!!
No go Illini!
I suppose I will cheer for Purdue also, go Big Ten, do you think the Beast and ACC are being humbled somewhat?
I think the Big Least is being humbled nicely.
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Have fun!
Also, you musta missed the “Main Event”… Hill batted last inning!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
LOL
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Good eye.
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 find more to like about him
than to disl… until that pickoff play!!! UGH!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Was a pinch-runner, but still...
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks, was typing
and missed the switch I guess. Ok, I still like Moore then!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
ugh
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
Sue, just gotta say
I still love ur tagline!!!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Thanks Jeff
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
Does that count as a TOOTBLAN?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Yes.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, there's something new...
an error! My guts are knotting…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
My knots aren't
quite as attractive…
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
...
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
WTH?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh... perfect!
Figure #1 is my upper intestine, #2, my lower… the rest… I dunno, but it hurts.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Does anyone else not see Quade as being hard on the error making?
I mean, everyone knows the Cubs are a fundamentally unsound organization, and yet, fundamentals STILL are not being enforced (Soriano’s pathetic throws to nobody, the amount of errors). I don’t get it.
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
I had counted on Mike Q to fix this
looks like I counted wrong?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
You know who used to be in the organization and really, really loved fundamental defense?
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I want the Cubs to win
"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality." John Lennon
"My favorite food is Macaroni and Cheese, from the blue box." Geovany Soto
so do I
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Confucious say
“Wants like stick in calm water…the more you reach and miss…the further away goes the stick”
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I don't think I like Mateo right now
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
If he gets out of this......
I think he will go north. I am still worried about the 7th inning. I think the 8th and 9th will be fine, getting there scares me. He got out of it, nice job!
He did get out of it but was shaky early in the inning
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Because of an error.
The walk was probably semi-intentionally intentional and then he closed the door.
Gameday is showing only Ishikawa at first.
Has Justin Christian evaporated or something?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
Who?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
???
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Phoenix Coyotes v Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Hockey
I know... ;-)
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
...
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You collapse the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup tree?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Hence why I always put a "..." when I post a picture.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Good job Mateo.
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
Win this, Cubs!
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Amen, brother
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Just tuned in on the Game
Looks like Wells hand another solid outing and byrd is still looking good.
Yes he did.
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 crap
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
Schöner Mist
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Bring him home Max.
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
Dont get a hit Max or
Youll upset Hendry. He doesnt want his buddy Hill to look bad.
He decided to walk instead. :P
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
Scales swipes second.
Get him home!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 20, 2011 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
Cubs win!!!!
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
Hey Welington,
Don’t get a hit or you’ll upset Hendry. He doesn’t want his buddy Hill to look bad.
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
It says a lot about this Organization when
Wells and Castillo have been killing in Spring training and havent been given spots on the team.
Wells should be named the 4th starter after this though
Hill just sat back and chuckled knowing Beef is wasting his time
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Cripes...
What if you’re right???
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
He's obviously right.
There is literally nothing that Scott Moore or Welington Castillo can do to make this 25-man. Their jobs have already been awarded to DeWitt and Hill. Everything else is pretense.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
Dammit Hendry there is
your back up catcher.
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
Guten Nacht!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Night eths
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
FLY IT!
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
THAT's what I like to see when I scroll down!
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 just wish I still had the playlist link I've used over the past two years.
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
For you, Sue.
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 Mar 20, 2011 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
G'Bye all
Thanks to all (And Castillo) for an entertaining afternoon!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
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