Cubs vs. Reds And Cubs vs. Dodgers, Sunday 3/6, 2:05 CT: Split-Squad Day
by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 12:00 PM CST
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PrintThis is the first of four split-squad days for the Cubs this spring, which will allow a lot more pitchers to see some action (and maybe, just maybe, we can see Max Ramirez get some catching time). The other three split-squad days are March 12 and 13 (when half the team heads to Vegas) and March 15, with one game vs. the Athletics at Phoenix Muni and another against the Rockies in Mesa.
If you can stand one more comment on the skirmish between Carlos Silva and Aramis Ramirez the other day, there was a similar incident during spring training in 1984 that I did not remember. It was recalled by David Kaplan and Fred Mitchell in the Tribune today:
Last week's dugout dust-up between Carlos Silva and Aramis Ramirez was mere child's play compared to the 1984 light-heavyweight bout between outfielder Mel Hall and pitcher Dick Ruthven in Yuma, Ariz.
The Cubs were in the midst of a franchise-worst 11-game exhibition losing streak when first-year manager Jim Frey watched Hall and Ruthven duking it out during batting practice near second base. At that point, about a dozen more Cubs players piled on top of the two combatants, trying to break up the melee.
Frey then ordered the entire team to sit down in the outfield for a meeting before the scheduled game against the Padres.
The article goes on to quote Frey, who will be 80 in May, on what he did to quell that problem. He concluded by saying:
"What effect did my talk have on the team? I have absolutely no idea," Frey said. "I just tried to set the tone."
Which is what Mike Quade tried to do, and I believe, succeeded. Not long after that, the Cubs made the trade that brought Bob Dernier and Gary Matthews to Chicago, and Hall, of course, was traded to the Indians for Rick Sutcliffe in June. That was one of the worst spring trainings the Cubs have ever had. This team will be just fine. Also, if I'm not mistaken, that 1984 spring losing streak eventually reached 13 games.
Today, Ryan Dempster will start against the Dodgers and Todd Wellemeyer against the Reds. Casey Coleman, Trey McNutt, Scott Rice and Kyle Smit should see action vs. the Reds, and Carlos Marmol, Thomas Diamond, Marcos Mateo and Jeff Stevens are expected to throw in the TV game against the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley will start for the Dodgers; after that we'll see Ramon Troncoso and Scott Elbert, among others. Johnny Cueto gets the nod for the Reds; he'll be followed by Reds closer Francisco Cordero, Daniel Ray Herrera and Jared Burton. Complete lineups after the jump.
Cubs lineup vs. Reds:
Reds lineup vs. Cubs:DeWitt 2B Castro SS Colvin DH Soriano LF Pena 1B Smith 3B Jackson CF Hill C Adduci RF
Renteria 2B Janish SS Lewis LF Francisco 3B Alonso 1B Heisey RF Hernandez C Sappelt CF Mesoraco DH
Cubs lineup vs. Dodgers:
Fukudome RF Johnson LF Byrd CF Ramirez 3B LaHair 1B Soto C Baker 2B Barney SS Dempster P
Dodgers lineup vs Cubs:
Trayvon Robinson CF Tony Gwynn LF Jay Gibbons DH Dioner Navarro C Xavier Paul RF Ivan DeJesus 2B Russ Mitchell LF Aaron Miles 3B Juan Castro SS
Yes, that's Cubs coach Ivan DeJesus' son, as well as the son of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. And... Aaron Miles at 3B?
Here's all the media information for today.
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Dodgers
MLB.com Gameday for Cubs/Reds
Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today. The game vs. the Dodgers is on WGN-TV and WGN radio. Pat Hughes has the weekend off; Dave Eanet will handle the call on WGN with Keith Moreland. The game vs. the Reds is available via the Reds flagship, WLW. But that means you have to listen to the Brennamans.
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Let's Play TWO!
Let’s WIN two!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Love that quote
Planning on watching that movie this week!
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 6, 2011 1:14 PM CST up reply actions
"Which is what Mike Quade tried to do, and I believe, succeeded."
You believe it succeeded? Based on what. On Friday Quade goes on the radio and gives excuses as to why the incident happened, instead of simply saying “this type of stuff is no longer tolerated and the era of Cub craziness is over.” Instead he makes excuses for why it happened, how refreshing.
Frey doesn't even know if his talk succeeded nearly 30 years later but Quade's talk 3 days ago definitely did?
Let’s hope history repeats itself. Blake DeWitt MVP!
Well, that's interesting
The away split squad has more regulars starting than the home, 5-3. Hope the Mesa faithful don’t feel short-changed…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I count four regulars in the Mesa squad
… Fukudome, Ramirez, Byrd and Soto. Count Baker as a “semi-regular” and it’s five.
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I know I know! Soto isn't a regular cuz of Hill :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 6, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions
Hill's our regular catcher - didn't you get the memo?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Guess not.
Must have been buried under all that “fifth starter” paperwork.
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and we need to be more left handed as well
Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Obviously, Ramirez could sub for Hill or Soto.
Question, Al — where is Ramirez today?
BTW, Al, you and I both dismissed the Hill rancor (to some degree) this offseason because the guy is only the backup catcher. At this point, I truly don’t see how it’s defensible for him to be guaranteed a roster spot (and there’s no reason to think that he isn’t guaranteed one).
We still are only talking about the backup catcher. But Hill’s continuing problems — particularly on defense — give me my pause for the first time with Quade.
Yeah, I wondered about that, too.
A split squad game and you still don’t start one of your minor league catchers?
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We're veering into Neifi Perez territory.
And at least Neifi was good (or capable) defensively. I really wouldn’t have THAT much of an issue with Hill if he was Henry Blanco (or close) behind the plate. That would make his poor hitting less of an issue.
I really hope you’re right about Hill playing his way off the team.
What's really troublesome about this whole Hill thing...
…is that there is nothing – absolutely nothing – that Hill can show the Cubs that he hasn’t already shown. Even if the Cubs were the worst talent evaluators in the majors (and they’re not), they should know exactly what they already have with Hill. If they’re okay with that, well that’s obviously a topic for a whole ‘nother discussion, but Hill’s not going to suddenly turn into a world-beater just because he gets some more playing time.
Ramirez on the other hand is new to the club. Sure they have scouting reports and have probably talked with Garza and Pena and anyone else that may have seen Ramirez play, but to not give him a start here in ST? It’s mystifying to say the least.
Evidently, Hill must have gotten his hands on that last set of pictures on Hendry…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I'm just grateful that Soto isn't sitting for 2 days in row
Hill and Soto are both making the team the powers seem to not care if one of the catchers get hurt and there needs to be a different back up. They didn’t care that they didn’t care if they had even a back up for ARam when he got hurt.
I do wonder if Soto is doing something behind the scenes that is getting Hill all of this playing time.
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Mar 6, 2011 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Was low yesterday so am more optimistic today
Hohokam crowd – 10,798
Goodyear – 6,982
by doofus cubs guy on Mar 6, 2011 12:28 PM CST reply actions
Today really should be a sellout in Mesa.
12,700 or so. Anything less than that should be a warning sign that things are down all around.
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Prediction
The crowd at Hohokam will be around 11,500 today, which is about what they drew on two weekend Split Squad dates last year, even though they came later in the spring.
Peoria.
Oh wait…
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 1:08 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting
I wouldn’t have minded seeing Colvin used as the 2nd 1st baseman instead of being used as a DH. Seems he did okay the other day, it’d be nice to see him get more exposure there, especially since he’s not playing the field today anyways
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 12:59 PM CST reply actions
Nice of Quade
to put all the non-interesting players in the TV game. I guess I will be getting that Sunday afternoon nap in afterall.
Dempster, Soto, Reed, Byrd uninteresting?
Respectfully disagree.
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
well, not everyone looks at those guys (esp. Geo) like you do, Em... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
heh. the do have a certain je ne sais quoi, I do admit
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
Dempster, Soto and Byrd
are worth watching, but not interesting. I know exactly what they bring to the table. Reed is neither interesting or worth watching. However, I am much more interested in watching Pena/Castro/BJax/McNutt/Colvin, who are in the other game.
I've got both MLB Gameday windows open in the same Safari window.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
All three!
These two plus the end of the Bulls/Heat game, then switch over to Buckeyes/Badgers.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
What's the score of that game?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
me too! Man, it's nice to see the action of it...makes me smile :)
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Only one complaint
I finally get WGN HD on my cable system and the game isn’t in HD. Oh well it still great to see Cubs baseball!!
by LT on Mar 6, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions
can you play with the display settings to fill the screen up anyway?
I know it makes all the players look short and wide, but I like it that way – makes me feel better about just sitting on the couch…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think you can
but the picture is kind of funny looking. I got a rough life when all I have to complain about is HD television…
by LT on Mar 6, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
RJ gave off an old-timey vibe with that catch - flashed back to the 19th c. for some reason...
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
Here we go...
Man is it good to see Cubs baseball on TV
R.I.P. Ronnie Santo... you will be missed...
3 up, 3 down against Cincinnati.
Reds to bat now.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:09 PM CST reply actions
Lots of empty seats
Not a good sign.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Dave Eanett just said it wasn't as nearly as crowded as yesterday's 10,500
by doofus cubs guy on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
My estimate
… about 9500.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
maybe it's just a late-arriving crowd - after all, they are playing the Dodgers...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
HA HA!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
Well, they'll all leave from the sixth inning on.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
I did.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Also unusual
… to see teams wearing white and gray in spring training. I like it better than the practice jerseys.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
My computer is working overload right now.
Two MLB GameDay windows, and the Bulls-Heat GameCast from ESPN.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM CST reply actions
Got a DVD in right now.
I’m hunkering down due to yet another severe snowstorm hitting Vermont.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
yikes! when is it gonna end....doesnt Mother Nature know baseball has started???
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Of course not.
Summers begins sometime in August up here.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Renteria singles, one on, no out in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:12 PM CST reply actions
Janish singles, 1st and 3rd, no out in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:15 PM CST reply actions
Do you guys want me to continue doing play-by-play for the Cubs-Reds game?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
I dont mind :)
thanks for doing it if you continue
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Hey, kids
Good to see Cubs – and the Dodgers commit two errors on one play. It is contagious.
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Fred Lewis walks.
Bases loaded with Reds, none out in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:18 PM CST reply actions
Hey guys.
Thanks for the updates. My priority lay with Spanish soccer, but I’ll be following you all. Thanks again.
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Scorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ah
I coulda guessed, since they are one of the few major teams playing today. Does losing Ronaldo make you nervous for the second leg of the UCL match?
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions
Allegedly, he'll be back by then.
But at the Bernabeu, with a 1-1 tie, I’m quite confident it’ll be fine.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I would expect so too
I’m feeling confident about my team as well, but I’m a dirty rotten, no good, soul-less Chelsea fan! (Or so I am told by every other fan in the world)
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah,
he’ll be a beast once he clicks with them. I just have a feeling either Drogba or Anelka may be gone at the end of the year. The pitch ain’t big enough for the three of them…
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
My guess is Anelka.
But I think there’ll be sweeping changes come May. This has been a disappointing season for the Blues.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
In the EPL, for sure
but if they were to finish top three in the Premier League AND win the Champion’s League, that would all be forgotten quite quickly! Of course, I’m still in the clouds from beating down Man U last week
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
Dude, nobody will beat stupid a-holes Barça.
The UCL is theirs. I mean, more power to you if you still think anyone can beat them, but I’m already defeated.
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I would agree
Had I not seen Inter pull it off last year. Not to mention they are down 2-1 to Arsenal mid-round right now. I expect Barca to come back and beat Arsenal, but they are clearly not invincible
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
In my life as a sports fan and football in general
I’ve never ever seen a more perfect and invincible team.
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That'll score one
"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
Byrd's in April form already
"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
Sacrifice fly, Reds 1, Cubs 0
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:22 PM CST reply actions
Alonso flies out to Soriano, two outs, 1-0 Reds, 1st and 3rd.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:22 PM CST reply actions
this sounds weird, but I love to see the manager talking to his team during the game
oh Quade, can you ever live up to our expectations?
:)
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Reds TOOTBLAN, three outs.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:23 PM CST reply actions
And some guy named Koyie Hill threw him out.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
Hill with the CS
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Bob's kid is dressed
That could be fun
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Two on, two out, Koyie Hill to bat in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:29 PM CST reply actions
Bulls sweep Heat 4-0 this year.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
3-0.
There were two games in Chicago (Bulls won 99-96 and 93-89), and today’s game in Miami (Bulls won 87-86).
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
BULLS WIN AND SWEEP THE HEAT IN 2010-2011!!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:30 PM CST reply actions
lebron will cry himself to sleep tonight
thinking of more excuses to tell the media
He's my Hossa
HO-HO-HO-HO-HOSSA
by jesus christos on Mar 6, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Which is just all right with me!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
seems he decided to do it early
http://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN
Spoelstra said some Heat players are crying in the locker room at the moment. 6 minutes ago via web
He's my Hossa
HO-HO-HO-HO-HOSSA
by jesus christos on Mar 6, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
HA!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Quickly, somone with a good nickname!
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Miami cHeat?
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WINNER!!!!!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
Miami Sweep.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
cryami heat
He's my Hossa
HO-HO-HO-HO-HOSSA
by jesus christos on Mar 6, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, they were...
Sobbing at Miami Beach!
Sobbing at Miami Beach!
Watch out world, because the Big 3 were
Sobbing at Miami Beach!
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Taking my tears to South Beach.
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by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
Regular season <> Playoffs
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LeBron always quits in the playoffs.
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by Al Yellon on Mar 6, 2011 2:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Bulls now have home court advantage
over the Heat in the playoffs, that is huge. Now if they could just catch the Celtics.
Have the 3rd easiest schedule in the NBA the rest of the way...
…I believe they will catch the Celtics.
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Yep, Koyie F7.
Three outs.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:31 PM CST reply actions
Heisey (sp?) strikes out.
One out, bottom 2 in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:34 PM CST reply actions
Oh Gosh,
Aaron Miles batting for the Dodgers now.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:37 PM CST reply actions
Question of the year:
Koyie Hill = Aaron Miles?
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Hernandez F9.
Two outs, bottom 2, bases still empty in Goodyear.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:37 PM CST reply actions
who just hit that?????????????????????
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Aaron freakin' Miles with a lead-off hit
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Sappelt singles.
One on, two out for the Reds.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:39 PM CST reply actions
Hey, anyone see the Bulls sweep the Heats???
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 2:41 PM CST reply actions
No, but I did see the Bulls sweep the Miami Freeze.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
Certainly seems that way when they're down
with the game on the line
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Hell yeah...
there’s a championship contender in Chicago and their name is DA BULLS!!! 3-0 against LeBrick and the (not so) Big 3.
"I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die." - Anonymous
Dont forget
DOn’t forget the other United Center occupant who have been hotter than a firecracker right now.
COuld be setting up to be an incredible spring. And maybe a few banner raisings around the time the Cubs win the world series and the Bears and Northwestern are both undefeated in October? OKay I’m going to put down the hash pipe.
Maybe during Cubs Sox this summer they will have the Bulls with the NBA trophy on one sid and the Hawks with their second Stanley CUp on the other.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
Mesoraco (sp????) strikes out.
Three out, 1-0 Reds after two innings.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:41 PM CST reply actions
Adduci to lead off against Cueto.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:43 PM CST reply actions
Adduci makes an out (Gameday isn't showing it).
One out.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:44 PM CST reply actions
Strikeout.
DeWitt grounds out.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
Fan Cam Grade: B+
Music Grade: C
"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
ohhh yeah...
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Define "summer".
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
shorts, tank tops, flip flops, you remember!
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
like what you see in SoCal 9 months every year
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Yet another reason
why the new ballpark in Scottsdale will supplant Hohokam as the place to be during Spring Training: Local talent.
It’s the same reason the PGA tournament in Scottsdale in February has the largest attendance on the tour.
Starlin Castro pops out to 1B.
Three out.
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 6, 2011 2:48 PM CST reply actions
Casey Coleman replaces Wellemeyer in Goodyear.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:49 PM CST reply actions
And Renteria leads off with a single.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 2:51 PM CST reply actions
Janish follows with another single, Renteria to third.
None out.
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 6, 2011 2:52 PM CST reply actions
Fred Lewis strikes out.
One out, still 1st and 3rd.
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 6, 2011 2:54 PM CST reply actions
Francisco ground-rule double.
Reds 2, Cubs 0. Second and third, still one out.
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 6, 2011 2:55 PM CST reply actions
Alonso walks.
Bases loaded with Reds, one out.
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 6, 2011 2:58 PM CST reply actions
Heisey singles.
Alonso is gunned down at third, but two runs score. Reds 4, Cubs 0, two outs.
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 6, 2011 3:01 PM CST reply actions
He threw Helsley out?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either
by Doggie Stalker on Mar 6, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Pena threw him out.
Jackson relayed the throw to Pena, Pena threw to third.
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 6, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
I'd rather watch
The Cubs’ 1-1 game against the Dodgers instead of the game they’re losing 4-0 to the Reds.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
I meant I wish Pena was in Mesa :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Ah, now I understand.
Thanks.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
After 3 innings,
Reds lead 4-0.
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 6, 2011 3:03 PM CST reply actions
Francisco Cordero in to pitch for the Reds.
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 6, 2011 3:04 PM CST reply actions
Just got here. How are we looking?
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
Cubs been getting into and out of jams in Goodyear.
Reds lead Cubs 4-0.
Cubs have two on, two out against the Dodgers in Hohokam, 1-1 tie.
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 6, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
Also,
Did you see the Bulls knock off the Miami Heat again?
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 6, 2011 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
That's where I've been.
Watching the Bulls win. ESPN writer reported the Heat coach saying several players were in the locker room crying. Sweet!
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 just saw it was posted above.
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 was watching the Bulls
I had the Bulls on and switching back during the 2221392310 commercial breaks to the Cubs.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
by puckishcubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
Colvin flies out to center.
One out.
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 6, 2011 3:07 PM CST reply actions
Soriano Ks.
Two out.
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 6, 2011 3:07 PM CST reply actions
Pena Ks.
3 outs. Cubs have had only two baserunners against the Reds so far.
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 6, 2011 3:10 PM CST reply actions
VCF, how are you following the Cubs and Reds? MLB.com?
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
Got both MLB GameDay windows open in the same browser window, so flipping back-and-forth is easy to do.
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 6, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Sappelt 6-3.
One out.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:14 PM CST reply actions
Devin Mesoraco 6-3.
Two outs.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:15 PM CST reply actions
Marmol has given up 3 HRs in the last 2 seasons
Slight upgrade from Gregg
"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
Possibly
the understatement of the century? (Or at least of this post?)
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
Three outs, 1-2-3 inning from Coleman.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:16 PM CST reply actions
Gotta get some baserunners though!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Jared Burton in to pitch for the Reds.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:20 PM CST reply actions
Marmol K's the side (with that occasional walk in there)
by braziliancubsfan on Mar 6, 2011 3:21 PM CST reply actions
he just wanted to pitch a little longer :)
"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Marquez Smith flies out to LF.
One out.
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 6, 2011 3:22 PM CST reply actions
Brett Jackson up now
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Back to Back fly outs to Fred Lewis
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Jackson flies out to left.
Two outs. Can I get a base hit?
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 6, 2011 3:23 PM CST reply actions
Koyie Hill flies out to LF.
Still only two Cubs baserunners in Goodyear against the Reds.
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 6, 2011 3:25 PM CST reply actions
McNutt in to pitch, replacing Coleman.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:26 PM CST reply actions
Dempster 1 ER over 4 IP
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Cozart replaces Janish as PH.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:29 PM CST reply actions
...and leads off with a solo blast.
5-0, Reds.
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 6, 2011 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
Rami being lazy again
Can’t wait to read that shiat after the game
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ouch HR on McNutt's 3rd pitch
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Hermida in to PH.
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 6, 2011 3:31 PM CST reply actions
Strikeout.
One out.
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 6, 2011 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
3 straight pitches too
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Oi!
"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
Rough day at the office so far for McNutt
27.00 ERA right now.
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
Hi folks
Hi everyone.
Okay anyone else watching the WGN game that got their heart tugged at those commercials?
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
Bob and Len are in good form
It’s hard to believe they’ve been together going into their 7th season isn’t it?
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
Off topic
But a friend just pointed out to me the Cell is 20 years old this season. And it’s now the 10th oldest ballpark and the Sox have been there the 8th longest as 2 stadiums existed before their teams did.
Nothing happens unless it's first a dream
I turn on the game and BAM, Cubs win
By all that's holy, I am going to attend the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp.
Great timing VCF!
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 6, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
From now on, I will alert you when the game is almost over
And that’s when you need to turn it on. Hey, your 100% magic so far right?
by thebluecrew1908 on Mar 6, 2011 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
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