Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Preview, Sunday 3/27, 3:05 CT: The Last Televised Spring Game
by Al Yellon on Mar 27, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Today's game, to be televised on WGN, is your final TV look at the Cubs before Friday's opener at Wrigley Field. The games Monday and Tuesday will be on audio only (Monday on mlb.com, Tuesday on WGN). So take a close look at the team today, because with the exceptions of the two extra catchers, the 25 other guys are the ones who will be heading north on Friday.
Regarding Carlos Sivla, via various tweets this morning, we learn that Silva has officially been released. According to this Paul Sullivan article, the Cubs are on the hook for more money than we originally thought:
If the Cubs release Silva, they are responsible for his $11.5 million salary. The Mariners, who traded Silva to the Cubs for Milton Bradley, are responsible for the $2 million buyout on Silva's 2012 option. The Cubs used the $6 million surplus they received from the Mariners in the trade to sign Marlon Byrd last year.
That's a very expensive lesson for Jim Hendry to learn; the release clearly means that they had absolutely no takers for a trade, even if they ate the whole salary, which they now have to do. The lesson to be learned: don't ever make another signing like [name redacted] again.
So the only remaining roster decision is backup catcher. While both Welington Castillo and Max Ramirez remain on the roster, it seems that the decision to keep Koyie Hill as backup has already been made. But the Cubs surprised us yesterday and today with the Silva/Cashner choice. Maybe they'll do it again. (No, I won't hold my breath waiting.)
Ryan Dempster will start for the Cubs today, his final spring training tuneup before Opening Day on Friday at Wrigley Field. Other Cubs listed to go today are John Grabow, James Russell, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood (it would be Wood's first back-to-back outings). The Rockies are sending a split squad to Mesa; Clayton Mortensen will start, followed by relievers Matt Daley and Eric Stults. Complete lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup:
Jackson CF Castro SS Colvin RF Ramirez 3B Soto C Soriano LF DeWitt 2B LaHair 1B Dempster P
Rockies lineup:
Fowler CF Herrera SS Gonzalez LF Giambi 1B Smith RF Stewart 3B Morales C Hulett 2B Mortensen P
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for today's game
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Hindsight's great, isn't it?
That’s a very expensive lesson for Jim Hendry to learn; the release clearly means that they had absolutely no takers for a trade, even if they ate the whole salary, which they now have to do. The lesson to be learned: don’t ever make another signing like [name redacted] again.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Many would argue that you didn't need hindsight
to know three years to Bradley was dumb the second Hendry finished the dinner with Bradley and his agent.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
Three years,
For someone with a track record of behavioral problems, I don’t know anyone who liked the deal. And it wasn’t even hindsight. I know very few people who liked that deal when MB and Hendry agreed to terms.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Bull.......
…. do you have amnesia? Do you forget all the arguments here about giving the guy a chance? I remember, because I was one of the people saying he would implode. Yet, I’m not going to crow about being right, because not only did Hendry admit he was wrong by unloading him, he managed to get something, anything (Silva) for the guy, and now has cut his losses there too. If not for Silva’s first half last year, 2010 would have sucked even more than it already did.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
I didn't take place in those arguments here.
But I spoke to a few Cubs fans about that deal, and none of them liked the deal. I was against it, too. I thought it was too long of a deal, and I thought MB couldn’t keep his anger in check for that long.
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 27, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll admit
that I liked the idea of taking a chance on Bradley. But in my defense, I hated the contract. He should have been on the contract that Carlos Pena is on this year with maybe an option for a second season. If someone else was going to offer him more, so be it. Bobby Abreu was still on the market, and I’d have just offered him the same.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 27, 2011 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I was in favor of the trade
but was surprised at the amount and length. I know a number of people like to reinveny history but there was a significant number of people who liked the idea of bradley and his monsterous numbers coming to Chicago.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
However...
….. Don’t forget, many, many arguments were had here about giving Bradley a chance, that he deserved a fresh start in Chicago. For the record, I was never for it. But, not everyone was against it. Eventually though, Hendry unloaded Bradley for Silva, and most of us here thought Hendry did well to get anything for Bradley because he was able to rid himself of all that went with the guy. In Silva, at the time, he merely got a guy who wasn’t pitching well with a bloated contract. There were not many, if any, rumblings about him being a bad guy. Silva goes on to have that decent first half and suddenly Hendry looked particularly savvy. Silva has a bad second half that continues into Spring, and now Hendry never did anything right. That’s bullshit. Hendry still has the balls to cut his losses here as opposed to stubbornly holding on to the guy, something not everyone would do. Now most everyone here is acting as if they knew this was going to happen all along. That’s also bullshit.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Many saying to give Bradley a chance said that after he was signed.
At that point, there was nothing to do but hope for a changed Bradley.
For the record, I wasn’t excited with Bradley but would have been ok on a one year deal. I thought 3 years was idiotic. It was even worse because then he had to move Fukudome out of position. The whole thing was horrible decision making.
As for the Silva deal, I thought Silva was going to fall flat last year. He was better than I expected. Hendry gets some credit as the Silva deal did save the Cubs some money but I have a hard time giving much credit as the Bradley deal was incompetence. So he did salvage something out of a deal that should have cost him his job.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
I would have to guess
it was about 70/30 against the deal. I remember famous “Blue Lou” predicted" Milton will absolutely rake the ball". There were more than a few who liked the deal.
It is over and what a terrible deal/cost it was.
That and that Alcides Escobar was going to win ROY
and amaze all with glove and bat were two of his predictions that I remember.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
whatever happened to BLou?
U suspect that he is still here on BCB using a different name. But I havent seen anybody as negative as BLou was, so maybe not.
ask not what the Cubs can do for you - ask what you can do for the Cubs.
by holy mackeral on Mar 27, 2011 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a suggestion.
For as long as he’s not here, let’s not bring him up. That way, he can remain forgotten.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Somethings can not be forgotten.
Like getting crabs.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Mar 27, 2011 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
good point
ask not what the Cubs can do for you - ask what you can do for the Cubs.
by holy mackeral on Mar 27, 2011 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I was hoping..
We would see the starting day team today since this is the last game on tv.
by bleedinblue76 on Mar 27, 2011 1:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It's getaway day
Most of the regulars are either packing or have left already.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
Makes sense.
So they can get ready for opening day?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Paul Sullivan has that right
From Cots
acquired by Chicago Cubs in trade from Seattle 12/18/09, with Mariners paying Cubs $9M in the deal ($3.5M in 2010, $5.5M in 2011)
The fact that the Cubs signed Marlon Byrd is inconsequntial to who is paying Silva’s contract in 2011.
Sullivan is doing reporter accounting, not real accounting.
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Mar 27, 2011 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Exactly
The Byrd signing has absolutely nothing to do with the numbers around Silva. Again Sullivan presents sloppy reporting.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
you are correct in one aspect that Byrd's deal has nothing to do with Bradley/Silva
However, what Sullivan meant was that Seattle did relieve the Cubs of some of the MB burden, as they considered MB to be a superior player to CS. The net result of the trade was cash savings for the Cubs. Once that savings had been achieved, the Cubs then had money available to help sign Byrd. So while Byrd was not part of the trade/contract, that trade did provide salary relief, and those funds were used to sign Byrd.
ask not what the Cubs can do for you - ask what you can do for the Cubs.
by holy mackeral on Mar 27, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
My criticism relates to Sully's claim
that the Cubs were on the hook for $11.5M. That’s dead wrong.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Either Sullivan got his $11.5M from the AP
Or the AP got it from him. The AP had the same figure on Saturday on Yahoo.
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Mar 27, 2011 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is Sullivan's column when the trade was announced
Here are the links
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/chicago-cubs_112114177768677294.html
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
I know he's getting paid the $11.5M and so does his accountant
and his agent, and his wife.
But to say the Cubs already spent the money that Seattle sent with Silva is erroneous. Because the Cubs probably would not have signed Byrd if they could not trade away MB.
4 days to Opening day. happy times.
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
by RiskyBusiness on Mar 28, 2011 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
What makes you think the decision has already been made about Hill?
I hope that you’re wrong, and I’m sure that you do too, but it just doesn’t make sense to me. Pretend that Hill is out, then I would prefer Ramirez for right now. I think that he is just more flexible in his ability to catch and play 1B. Also he could be a valuable PH, or more valuable than Hill. Castillo needs more AB in Iowa anyways. Like you said they surprised us with the Silva thing, I’m ready for another surprise
In reality
Beef and MaxRam are dinged, Koyie Hill may well make the squad. I wouldn’t object, if he is around until one of the others is healthy.
I want Hill to be
Silva’s personal catcher.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
He has to find time
with him being Hendry’s personal catcher and all…
by alabamacubbie on Mar 27, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
That's uncalled for
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
What?
They like to play catch? Hendry has a right to do so, why should all the players have the fun? Get your mind out of the gutter!
by alabamacubbie on Mar 27, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been reading alot about our offense
and alot of “experts” seem to hate the idea of Byrd batting 3rd, and I don’t understand the distain. As long as he can drive the ball and keep the lineup moving with his high BA, I have no problem with him being 3rd in the lineup. Especially when we have our power coming up behind him ( Rammy/Pena). the only other person I would want to bat 3rd would be Soto..
The concern is
that the first half All-Star Byrd’s numbers of .317 / .365 / .480 masked a very mediocre second half of .261 / .321 / .361. So who is the real Byrd?
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
Good point..
But I also think Byrd knows that as well. he susposedly did an intense workout routine over the offseason where he built up his legs. Think he lost 15lbs as well. The way he plays the game I want to give him the benefit of the doubt .
by BadDecisions on Mar 27, 2011 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
His final numbers are the real Byrd
he is good, not great and really should be a #2, 6 or 7 hitter. Soto should really bat in the three hole. However as long as he hits the way he has this spring I am fine with where he is.
It seems Byrd is somewhat similar to Fukudome
Very good early numbers. Right now I start him #3 but prepare to drop im when/if he falls off. I also limit his starts to around 120 games. That gives us another good pinch hitter when he sits.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
I hate Kansas
Glad they are down by 18 to VCU. I hope that keeps up.
by jerry morales rules on Mar 27, 2011 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
VCU to the final 4?
How much could you have made on that in Vegas?
VCU looks like the NCAA champs!
Could this be the first time that no number 1 ranked teams make the final four? Wow
by bleedinblue76 on Mar 27, 2011 2:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
VCU can shoot themselves out as quickly as they got the lead
they shoot very quickly and struggle in the half court offense. If Kansas can score it will slow them down and give Kansas a chance.
not the first
2006, no number 1 seeds, the George Mason final four
by baseballguru589 on Mar 27, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
This Quade guy's kind of a potty mouth, eh?
“I was really disappointed when I heard [Silva’s comments]. First of all, he’s dead f—-ing wrong, OK, about my pitching coach. And I have no f—-ing time for that.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=6263903
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
by shoemile on Mar 27, 2011 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
If he keeps that up,
Al might ban him
by timh815 on Mar 27, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, this might be a first and final warning type of comment
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I know.
shoemile, I have an offer for you. Could you please email me at the address listed on my profile?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
AWESOME
Make it greenish
by stuartscottslefteye on Mar 27, 2011 2:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd love to see Husker_1 say this doesn't count,
That Silva is still a good teammate despite what Quade says here.
Pretty damning if it comes from the manager himself.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Niiice!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, I read a little op-ed that made a good point
While it’s not the biggest scandal in the world, why was it the pitching coach and not the manager or the GM giving Silva the news about his status?
Also, the Cubs have really got to learn that playing these he-said, she-said games in the media don’t help anyone.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Wow - He really must be pissed off.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Why not send him to the minors?
Granted I don’t know all the rules and regulations, but if Silva said he would refuse being sent to AAA, and the Cubs don’t want him on the MLB roster, would the Cubs still have to pay him?
Yes they would have to pay him
Silva signed a major league contract. If a spot on the major league club is not made available to him, then he is owed the money.
by jerry morales rules on Mar 27, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Silva has enough service time
that he can refuse a minor league assignment.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 27, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Lol, I was gonna say this earlier.
What we’ve got here is a little Mexican stand off, right here in Mex E co.
Even less likely that a "surprise" is coming for the back-up catcher spot.
Manager Mike Quade said he doesn’t foresee a scenario in which Koyie Hill doesn’t make the roster.
From Sully.
Makes me wonder what will happen to Max Ramirez, since he is out of options. Perhaps he will simply accept a trip to Iowa. I guess we’ll see soon enough.
"Stuff like this is why they should shut off the internet."
by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
Honestly, I didn't really foresee a scenario where Hill didn't make the roster either
Which is one of the reasons I’m not remotely sold on Quade.
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
the Cubs will waive Max Ram, and hope that nobody claims him. This is exactly how the Cubs got him.
if MaxRam goes unclaimed, they can outright him to Iowa. But the DL is a possibility as well.
ask not what the Cubs can do for you - ask what you can do for the Cubs.
by holy mackeral on Mar 27, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's hoping the massive amount of bad signings Hendry has made in his tenure
will teach the Cubs higher ups a lesson about keeping a below mediocre GM on the payroll
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Hopefully they will
commit to spending quite a bit in Draft bonuses this time around.
Is the problem
money or selection?
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
I think it's a combination of both.
Selection of players who are past their prime or the biggest names out there, the money doled out to players who really are not or were not very good to begin with. These issues, combined with the long contracts with NTCs, is probably why many of us are quick to criticize Hendry.
Especially after he inexplicably blew up the 2008 team.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Tim Wilken is not a problem
This is a phenomenal draft upcoming. Our prospects have been doing very well recently. If we dump a bunch of money (smartly spent) into overslot bonuses, our future pipeline will be helped immensely. It is far easier to call up a decent reliever from the minors in July than to trade someone for someone else’s junk.
Is there any word about Hayden Simpson?
We don’t hear as much out of minor league camp, but from what we know, 10 months later, our 2010 draft has a first rounder still waiting to throw his first pro pitch, and a second rounder who got super fat.
I’m very hopeful about this year’s loaded draft. I’d be ecstatic if we’d parlayed Lilly into an extra first rounder and a sandwich pick instead of Blake DeWitt, Wallach and Smit.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
All I've heard
is that he’s throwing, but not hard. Sounded like he was just easing his way back. This was about three weeks ago though.
by Josh Timmers on Mar 27, 2011 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
From mono, six months ago?
Are we sure that there’s nothing else going on?
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
I must admit
I’m not an expert on the draft. While I understand the draft is loaded this year, I don’t have a good feel for the value added by using overslot bonuses. For instance, would $1M extra buy a 1st rounder in the 4th round? And if it does, is the player actually a 1st rounder rather than a 4th in reality and we have over rated him? One thing that troubles me is the type of contract handed Shark. In reality, he probably was a 3-5 round pick. I’m not really confidant we evaluate players well enough to waste slots on the roster for them.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Guten Abend - Looking forward to Dempster's pitching
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
You betcha.
Can’t wait to see him in person Friday!!!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I am SOOOO jealous
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Well, I'm guessing parts of my anatomy will be frozen to the seat
but what the hell. ;)
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
That, clothing layers and hand warmers...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
As you wish...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Cool with a chance of rain
http://www.wunderground.com/sports/MLB/hometeam/Chicago:Cubs.html?st=1301667600
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
That was CLUTCH!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Calling Mr. Dempster...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
I think he's here...
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Guten abend!
Wie gehts?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Gut geht's und dir?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Sehr guten, danke!
How do you say “Good evening” in German? I can’t get my computer’s translator to work.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Good evening is Guten Abend.
Good morning = Guten Morgen
Good day = Guten Tag
Good night = Guten Nacht
BTW: A minor grammer correction Sehr gut, danke!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Huh.
I thought “Good afternoon” was “Guten abend”.
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 27, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Good afternoon is not really used very much in German -> Guten Nachmittag
BTW: Check out this site for a good English-German dictionary http://dict.leo.org/
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
BTW: Nouns are always capitalized in German
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Danke schon!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Bitte sehr.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Come on Demp - Get the guy!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
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.
VCU knocks off Kansas 71-61
VCU alum and Richmond area native Sean Marshall must be smiling now – his Rams are going to the Final Four!
OT:
There are no more #1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Kansas, the last remaining #1, just lost to VCU.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 27, 2011 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
That CO CF has some legs...
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Like an insect
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Can someone please take the dolphin guitar and shove it up
the * of whoever thought up that DQ ad?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Morgan goes from the Pirates to the Brewers.
Hmmm.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Demp giving up too much contact for my taste.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Calling Mr. Reed Johnson.
Please. Take over in LF. Every 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'll say it again, it amazes me that you think Reed is actually an everyday player
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Compared to Soriano he is.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Nope, sadly even compared to Soriano he is at best a pinch hitter or defensive replacement
three or four years ago he was an everyday player for a bad team, now even teams like the Pirates and Royals aren’t offering him a job. But you want him to be OUR starting LFer?
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
Mist and Soriano didn't look his best either
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Demp has thrown 70 pitches in less than 4 innings.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
b?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Ahhh now I get it.
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
pitching is better than the hitting
Hitters get a D-. They are making this pitcher look like Roy Halladay.
The O is playing like they are already on the plane to CHI.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Kevin Correia to start opening day he was 10-10 last year
with a 5.40 ERA. Career against Cubs is 1-2 with a 5.63 ERA in eight games.
For the Pirates?
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Yogi Berra
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Choo Choo Coleman
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Geo! Nice rip!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
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If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
And Sori lifts the first pitch in a lazy fly to left.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Score?
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.
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