Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview, Thursday 4/28, 8:40 CT: A Trip To The Warm

by Al Yellon on Apr 28, 2011 6:00 PM CDT in Chicago Cubs Game Threads

Here's the National Weather Service forecast for the Phoenix area today and tonight:

This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West southwest wind between 5 and 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Wow. Just stop and look at that for a moment. On a day when it's been 48 degrees outside my Chicago window pretty much all day, it makes me feel a little warmer just looking at that forecast. I don't know whether the roof at Chase Field will be open or not tonight (it was for the D'backs day game vs. the Phillies yesterday), but I'm guessing every single Cub (yes, even you, Matt Garza) must be real happy to get out of this nasty cold windy biting drizzly weather that refuses to let Chicago out of its grip. No game time temperature at Wrigley Field yet this year has been as high as the forecast low shown above.

Cubs lineup:

Fukudome RF, Castro SS, Baker 2B, Ramirez 3B, Peña 1B, Byrd CF, Colvin LF, Hill C, Dempster P

Hmmm. This is the same lineup (except for Dempster) that was supposed to start Wednesday's game vs. the Rockies.

D'backs lineup:

Young CF, Johnson 2B, Upton RF, Drew SS, Montero C, Mora 3B, Branyan 1B, Parra LF, Enright RHP

Today's Starting Pitchers


Ryan Dempster Cubs	vs.	Barry Enright Diamondbacks

1-2	W-L	0-2
7.63	ERA	6.65
29	SO	14
12	BB	7
8	HR	5
vs. Ari	--	vs. Cubs

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2011 - Ryan Dempster	1-2	5	5	0	0	0	0	30.2	38	27	26	8	12	29	7.63	1.63

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2011 - Barry Enright	0-2	5	4	0	0	0	0	23.0	32	17	17	5	7	14	6.65	1.70

Ryan Dempster is off to a rough start; his eight home runs allowed lead the National League. That said, his "best" (and none of them have been great) start of the year was probably April 5 at Wrigley Field vs. the Diamondbacks. He lost, but threw seven decent innings and did not allow a home run. Doing that tonight would at least keep his team in the game.

Barry Enright started against the Cubs on April 5 at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won the game, but Enright got a no-decision. He did allow a homer to Tyler Colvin, so there's that. Enright has given up at least four earned runs in all of his starts this year, and in his last outing allowed 12 hits in 5.2 innings... to the Mets, not an offensive juggernaut.

Today's game is on WGN and FSN Arizona. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com game preview

SB Nation game preview

Please visit our SB Nation Diamondbacks site AZ Snake Pit.

Today's first pitch thread will be up at 8:30 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm and 11:15 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to rain delays or extra innings, post them in the fanshot section.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

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Ginger battle!

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:03 PM CDT reply actions

Thank goodness a topic other than tickets!

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien

by Emelie on Apr 28, 2011 6:05 PM CDT reply actions

Was that not a fun conversation?

I didn’t follow it.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions

it was not.

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien

by Emelie on Apr 28, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions

NO

I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.

Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -

Stacey King

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Better than the one about slavery.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

There was a thread about the NFL today?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 28, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Heyo!

There should’ve been one, though. This Jay Cutler/Kristin Cavallari engagement has thrown everyone into a tizzy.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Brett Wallach starting for Daytona

Walks the first hitter on 4 pitches

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:05 PM CDT reply actions

Then a hit

Then an error.

Wallach scuffling early.

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Swinging K

1st and third, down 0-1

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Over/Under 1.5 Home runs given up by Demp

I will say under. This is when he turns it around.

by Mitchener on Apr 28, 2011 6:07 PM CDT reply actions

We'll see how well his slider works in this one

I’m not as optimistic, though – I’ll take the over, but only call 2.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions

His Strike out per 9 is 8.5 and his bb/9 is 3.5

Those are almost exactly like last year but his hr/fb is 22.2%, twice as much as last year. Also his babip is little higher.

I am not sure if it’s bad luck, stupid mistakes, or Quade leaving him in to long.

by Mitchener on Apr 28, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Hello Clutch

There’s some chatter around that Demp is tipping his pitches (esp Curve?) by what he does with hand “on hip”…your thoughts? I haven’t noticed it, but I’ll watch for it.

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

you mean slider

by Mitchener on Apr 28, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey Mitch...maybe you're right...

You’ve heard/read this too?

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions

no i havent read it but he has tipped pitches before..

so its possible.

Off topic but does anyone know why demp stopped throwing a change up after 08 (his best season)?

by Mitchener on Apr 28, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Didn't he develop a sinker instead?

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Split finger

Hes throws a fastball, splitter, and slider. But in 08 he threw a change up instead of a splitter

by Mitchener on Apr 28, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks Mitch

Read it on another site regarding this year… would make sense, especially with giving up 8 HRs

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm not seeing that

I’m seeing a lot of stuff that stays up in the zone, especially on the second time through the order. I don’t blame Geo, but it’ll be interesting to see if that’s the case tonight with Hill behind the plate.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Ahhh...Hill catching means I'll be in bed by 10pm

I loathe these West Coast late games!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Over

He’s in that dry desert air. Just ask Garza…

by Danwood on Apr 28, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Baker in the 3 hole against a righty - hope he stays hot

by El Borto on Apr 28, 2011 6:08 PM CDT reply actions

I'm not staying up late to watch this team tonight.

I mean it this time.

by Mapmaker on Apr 28, 2011 6:13 PM CDT reply actions

Somewhat off topic...

but I’m going to be in Cincinnati this weekend and am thinking about taking in a Reds game, as I’ve never been to their ballpark.

Anyone been? Any general tips to share?

by kanderber on Apr 28, 2011 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

don't wear Cubs jersey

that’s all

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Is that a friendly way of saying

They make “The Situation” look like a gentleman?

by Mulhollandmania on Apr 28, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

its a nice park, fans are kind of uh... annoying if the cubs are losing, though

With Derrick Rose on the other team, no. It’s like a crazy stalker ex-girlfriend. Everytime you tell her you don’t want to talk to her, she’ll show up at your door again. ~Danny Granger

by jesus christos on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

JUST LIKE WRIGLEY!!!!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

zing

With Derrick Rose on the other team, no. It’s like a crazy stalker ex-girlfriend. Everytime you tell her you don’t want to talk to her, she’ll show up at your door again. ~Danny Granger

by jesus christos on Apr 28, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions

It's just awesome to be in Wrigley, no matter what's happening

Even if Tom Ricketts is personally picking your pocket while dry-humping your leg, the experience is sooooo worth it.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions

The Padres play their home games at Wrigley?

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 Apr 28, 2011 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Never been

But just as a precaution, you may want to avoid wearing Cubs gear there. Judging from their announcers and their fans which post on the Internet, you probably wouldn’t be made to feel very welcome.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Unless you enjoy having

rocks thrown at you

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions

I have been there.

However, I have no general tips to share. Place is kinda blah.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Wallach fans the side. 2 walks.

DCubs to the plate down 2

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:18 PM CDT reply actions

Junior Lake singles

after getting yanked last night for not running out a fly out

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

A little info on Carlos Silva

It sounds like the Yanks are still trying to get him in shape. He hasn’t thrown a pitch or been
assigned to a team yet.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/yankees/post/_/id/15199/whatever-happened-to-carlos-silva-anyway

by BVictor on Apr 28, 2011 6:25 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the update

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Who would you rather have through the start of this season

Player A
62 at bats 258/303/454 .755ops. 4 walks. 13ks. 2 homers 9 rbis

Player B
96 at bats 281/303/365 .668ops. 3 walks. 10ks. 0 homers 5 rbis.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

SAM FULD....

the answer to every “who would you rather have” regarding baseball players is ALWAYS SAM FULD.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 28, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

but we would be playing

Bobby Scales

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

SAM FULD is the 2011 ERIC LIND

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien

by Emelie on Apr 28, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

ahem... its ADAM LIND

by Dcr18 on Apr 28, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Yabbut, what a mash up!

I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien

by Emelie on Apr 28, 2011 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Is "A" th Big Donkey?

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Colvin vs. Byrd?

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

"B" has to be Pena, Right??

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Pena wishes

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

didn't notice BA

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

And the players are........

A – Corey Patterson
B – Marlon Byrd

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions

NO!......maybe

"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

by Cubbiegoon on Apr 28, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Peoria aided by 2 errors

lead Beloit 1-0

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:37 PM CDT reply actions

And the players are........

A – Corey Patterson
B – Marlon Byrd

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 6:38 PM CDT reply actions

neither?

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Ha even tho

Corey hits in front of Bautista in TOR he is still outplaying Byrd – small sample yes.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I would rather not play CPat

anyone else in the universe preferred. Even EPat.

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions

wow nice surprise...I didn't think there was a game today :)

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 28, 2011 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

SAME HERE!

"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

by Cubbiegoon on Apr 28, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Tonite & tomoro at 8:40

Sat game at 7:10 on my schedule

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions

We need to start winning some ballgames.

Meet Keith Moreland! Click here for more information or email me!
Keep that Q Train rollin' in '11. Let's win it for Ronnie.

by mikegncb34 on Apr 28, 2011 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

I disagree!

We need to stop losing some ballgames.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 28, 2011 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm for this.

I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.

Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -

Stacey King

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

What the hell is up with Jon Gruden's hair??

hahahahahahahaha

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

More OT...

Panthers picking C. Newton at #1

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

With the first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers have selected the first pick of the 2012 NFL Draft

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Brilliant!

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Stolen

But yes.

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Yar...Genious!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Glad I"m not a Panthers fan...

potential for disaster

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Dumb.

by Dcr18 on Apr 28, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Screw that guy.

“Why did you throw your laptop out the window when the cops came if it wasn’t stolen?”

“Uh, der, I was nervous”

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions

it was probably incomplete...

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

At least he did a nice job decorating it

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Very slick!!

talk about intangibles..

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

If it had been Favre,

It would have been intercepted.

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 Apr 28, 2011 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Graham Hicks gets through the second

on 6 pitches. Chiefs 1-0 after 2.

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 7:02 PM CDT reply actions

Rubi Silva mulches a runner at third.

Our ML OF can throw.

Hicks gives up a 2run homer. Chiefs down 2-1

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

OT

Wht Sox Jackson has walked bags full with one out…v. NYY

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:03 PM CDT reply actions

Yep - Im watching on MLB network

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

3-1 on Swish

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

THAT'S why Swisher

is slumping!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Jackson has some wicked movement

just not helping him right now

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 28, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

man-oh-man...

6 more feet and NNY are grinnin’!!!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoops! N YY...duh.

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions

me--I'd rather see the Sox win

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 28, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Hello coolio

Me? I don’t care about Sox except for 6 interleague games. They are “just on” CSN in Chicago… I’m feelin’ too lazy to channel surf! :]

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions

hi jeff

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 28, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Since no TV for you...?

You can’t see that CC makes Silva look “petite”! :] Biiiig boy he is…

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions

...

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 7:17 PM CDT reply actions

nuff said

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

ugh!

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 28, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Tennessee ties their game at 4 in the third

Chiefs down 2-1 in the 4th
DCubs down 3-1 in the 4th

by timh815 on Apr 28, 2011 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

Thank goodness Barney is out of there tonight!!!! He has certainly been the problem!!!!

I guess he needs the rest……We didn’t have an off day yesterday! Wait….

Maybe they are out of lineup cards and Ricketts won’t let them buy anymore for a week so Essian couldn’t change the lineup?

by TJ11 on Apr 28, 2011 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

No Daily Double!!!

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

You need to re-up on your Kool-Aid supply, yo.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd really like it if someone went over to

this thread and recommended all the posts with 2 comments. It’d make me feel good.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Apr 28, 2011 7:36 PM CDT reply actions

Talk about vain.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I bet he thinks that post is about him...

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't you?

Don’t you?
Don’t you?

by Danwood on Apr 28, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

He also believes that some giant oaf is going to come and take him off to wizarding school.

He’s a bit delusional in general, really.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Whaddya expect from a guy who had this done to himself?

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Boom

roasted

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions

OT- I got "Dark Materials" books the other day...be a bit before I read em tho

Thanks again!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Enjoy!

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I ran 17 miles yesterday.

My legs are way more ripped than that.

"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks

by dtpollitt on Apr 28, 2011 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought it was your forearm.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

me too!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

this is the only one I think should be green

Terrance Howard was excellent in Hustle & Flow

"Well-behaved women seldom make History"---Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

by cooliogirl47 on Apr 28, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Jake Locker to Titans at 8

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:52 PM CDT reply actions

Every time I saw that guy play the last couple years he looked freaking terrible.

I must have caught all his worst games.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Apparently poor completion rates...

Gruden loves him

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Jags trade up to take Gabbert at 10

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

GREAT hair

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Music City Miracles practically exploded with that pick.

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 Apr 28, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Chase Field

the roof was open for all the games vs the Phillies and is scheduled to be open the first three games vs the Cubs. Sunday, being a day game will be determined on game day.

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=roof

It is a safe bet that the roof will be open for all night games thru the first week of June, at least.

If you want a last minute update of the roof status you can always call the roof hotline:

602-462-6262

by azjazzman on Apr 28, 2011 7:58 PM CDT reply actions

Wow.

They actually have a “roof hotline”.

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by Al Yellon on Apr 29, 2011 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't get it...

Cubs had off yesterday and we are really in danger of falling off the radar. Why are we benching Barney and Soto? Wtf? Anyone know why we are giving this one away?

by bleedinblue76 on Apr 28, 2011 7:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

It's better to give than to receive?

by daily2b on Apr 28, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Russell's not starting, had to figure out a different way to make winning impossible.

GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.

by shoemile on Apr 28, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Benching Barney and Soto, and playing Hill?????

I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 28, 2011 8:00 PM CDT reply actions

Hee-hee! Great Pic!

I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".

by jeffstorm2 on Apr 28, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

we need a manager that

Does something..Quade,seems nice funny great guy to talk baseball with,but not a Cubs coach. We need a guy who coaches and doesn’t look to make friends. Your benched if you suck if you make 800 or 8million. This lineup is great if were in first place and haven’t had any rest..I guess we aren’t sweeping this one.

by bleedinblue76 on Apr 28, 2011 8:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Dempster and Byrd were great this spring in Arizona.

They will find there spring magic tonight.

by Rick B on Apr 28, 2011 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

Hope so.

I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.

Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -

Stacey King

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

their

by Rick B on Apr 28, 2011 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

That would be great!

Pena and Colvin I’d like to see starting hitting to. We need some POWER!!

by bleedinblue76 on Apr 28, 2011 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Or not.

by Rick B on Apr 29, 2011 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Sweet baby dressed in Cubbie blue.

I don't always block shots, but when I do....I block yours.

Kyle Korver is open as soon as he gets out of his car at the UC. -

Stacey King

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2011 8:16 PM CDT reply actions

Don't look at me!

I wasn’t even in town that month

"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

by Clutch16 on Apr 28, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions