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Too soon?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

let's wait for the first pitch, shall we?

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

first pitch Castro grounds out :(

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry - I was just channelling my inner Al...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

You didn't watch the whole jump pic, did you?

"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 May 2, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

we will certainly win...

They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah

Poster formerly known as Wrigster.

by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Deng!

hold on Cubs til Bulls are over

Come visit me inside Wrigley along the Addison side mezzanine fence straight up from 1st base.

by section229beer on May 2, 2011 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

it seems that i chose a very good day to work a double

according to the fanposts

They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah

Poster formerly known as Wrigster.

by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

well, while you're working a double, I'm sure there'll be a few of us drinking a double...

and it’s not because we want to.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Everything's messed up today

Al’s Gameday link doesn’t work and we don’t get a real FPT. Bummer.

"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 May 2, 2011 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Byrd has a base hit and now so does ARam

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Geo!

"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 May 2, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I give you all credit for being here

I’m off to find some hopefully interesting recipes.

by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be done early if Russell doesn't hold it together

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

and you think he will because...

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

well he does have a lead...

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm looking for good vegetarian recipes

Having one of my friends over for supper on Wednesday! I haven’t seen her since Feb.

by Madison Cub Fan on May 2, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think you're supposed to eat vegetarians

Pity them, sure, but don’t cook and eat them

"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 May 2, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is NO way Andre Ethier gets a hit tonite

He can’t possibly extend that hit streak another game against the Cubs.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto gets a hit ...one run in

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Wewt!

"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 May 2, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

The ladies love this!

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

We're WINNING!!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

What???

This cannot be happening???

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

inning over

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Needed another biscuit for breakfast

"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 May 2, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

George Costanza must have paid the Cubs clubhouse a visit before the game and given them a little pep talk...
George : Yes, I will do the opposite. I used to sit here and do nothing, and regret it for the rest of the day, so now I will do the opposite, and I will do something!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I want the complete opposite of on toast.

Chicken salad, on rye, untoasted … and a cup of tea!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cubs in their home whites

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

1 away

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

25 now

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

struck out Easier

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ethier 0-1

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

hehe

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has a htitting streak on the line...

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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

what's that "h" doing in there? ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

You should NOT ever

ask me to type up your will, he he

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOOOOOO KERSHAW

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

by dtpollitt on May 2, 2011 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

This Sands kid plays every position on the field

"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 May 2, 2011 9:23 PM CDT reply actions  

does this mean Al is now too cheap to offer a first pitch thread

and it is a sign of how he will be running BCB in the future?

Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2011 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

He is running it just like the Ricketts run the Cubs!!! Cheap and awesome!!!

/tj’d

"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 May 2, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

great we will have to endure

the college of admins
$3 posting night

Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, he did give Daver a 3 yr deal with a NTC...

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

backloaded?

Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Daver or the contract?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

both?

Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-2-3

Go Russell!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Peña, Cliff, PH

Plz?

"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 May 2, 2011 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Out of the infield

I’ll take that

"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 May 2, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

dang it

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Cubs

Howdy folks.

It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?

by chitownhawkeye on May 2, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm starting to wonder if Pe~a's

HR power is a total myth

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

New rule in affect

all fences moved in 2 feet. The Pena rule. Do it Selig!

by Mitchener on May 2, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Just for him? Like they're on sliders

or does everyone benefit?

It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?

by chitownhawkeye on May 2, 2011 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmm... would that be considered a PED?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Performance-enhancing divider?

"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 May 2, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Physical-education director?

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 May 2, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Russell gets a base hit!!!!!!

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Is now at the Mendoza line

Better than our 1B, anyway

"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 May 2, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

He be eating his wheaties, obviously

"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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by eswan9 on May 2, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

One more corn flake

for breakfast

Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist

by TBru on May 2, 2011 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Flew out to the warning track

"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 May 2, 2011 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

There goes Russell's no-hitter.

damn.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Pitching out of the stretch now?

We’re doomed

"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 May 2, 2011 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Doomed.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

stolen base

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

It's like the seasons changing, isn't 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 May 2, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

Maybe LA will let him hang around awhile

"Go Cubs!"

by Itchy on May 2, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think you're right

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

was that the give-away tonight?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Score

Photobucket

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is 1-1

sheesh

Chicago Cubs - Arizona Cardinals 167 combined years and no rings
I guess I'm a masochist

by TBru on May 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah but a few minutes ago it seemed like it would get alot worse

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least he got two more outs than Demp did

"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 May 2, 2011 9:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm going to watch Game of Thrones.

AMERICAAAAAAA

AMERICAAAAAAAAAAAA

AMERICA!
F YEAH

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

by dtpollitt on May 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Enjoy your boob-watching

"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 May 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

can I watch it anywhere online????

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

The HBO Go App for the iPhone/iPad

But you have to have an HBO subscription.

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Best series I have read

At least so far. Hopefully it doesn’t take Martin another 5 years for the next book

by RynoRooter on May 2, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Illegally, yes.

Care to learn more?

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

by dtpollitt on May 2, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont think so...

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's gorgeous

Really stunning production.

Gonna take some time for the pieces to come together as there’s so much going on, but it’s pretty intriguing thus far.

WWOZ.org - New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station

by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

ditto

They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah

Poster formerly known as Wrigster.

by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm a huge Treme fan too

and Milch’s new series Luck is going to premiere after Thrones and Treme end their seasons, so I’m thinking HBO might be on the verge of another golden age.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

TREME is quite fun.

It feels like more of an indulgence than anything else; I don’t know if I’m enjoying it, learning anything, or care about any of the characters, but it is mightily fun.

BREAKING BAD is the best show on television, and season 4 starts in a few weeks.

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

by dtpollitt on May 2, 2011 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's what I'll do or rent them...just read it was picked up for 2nd season hope it continues

Gibbon Jockey is right….its really cool to look at

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

You think it's Honour keeping the Peace?

It’s FEAR!

FEAR AND BLOOD!!!

oh wait. Nevermind. bin Laden’s dead.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

A-ram completely loses it in the moon

spends half the time looking at Castro.

Castro catches it thankfully.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

never seen dodger stadium this empty

McCourt might be the only owner worse than Ricketts.

by MikeJW on May 2, 2011 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

ITYM Selig

"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 May 2, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOOOO!!!!

Throw that dummy out.

Of course, there’d only be one other person left in the stadium

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:47 PM CDT reply actions  

And that the Cubs pitching is #2 in the league

in 3-0 counts.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

stupid question...2nd in a good way or bad?

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha...I think you already know the answer

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh, yeah I guess I do

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

by cooliogirl47 on May 2, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Obviously, it froze Gameday

What happened?

"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 May 2, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's two fewer Dodger Dogs sold tonight

MLB just throwing money away.

"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 May 2, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good outing for Russell!!

Well, it was….kid looks poised just can’t get out the righties. Glad this is his last start for a while enuf of "give up’’ games.

Time to warm up the bullpen?

by QuincyCub on May 2, 2011 9:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I love it. Sox are winning 6-0. Top of 9th, 2 outs, bases empty, 3-2 count on Markakis...

and Sale hits the guy.
DLee up next. Bam – 2 run homer.
Vlad then pokes one into left for a base hit.
Scott just walked.

Pitching change…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

yes

at least we don’t get teased for 8 innings only to lose every game in the 9th… we’re usually out of it by about the 5th inning

by IowaCubsWS09 on May 2, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dernier

"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 May 2, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paul Bako

Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.

by lexmarklover on May 2, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Al

thats why there was no first pitch thread, it is waiting for HIS first pitch

Chronologically inept since 2060
Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird

by Cubbie-Tim on May 2, 2011 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

1-5-3?

How the hell did that happen?

"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 May 2, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Barney smokes one off Kershaw

Uribe picks up the deflected ball and throws out Barney

by bheidge on May 2, 2011 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Ah, thx

"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 May 2, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scully telling Byrd's story

a) he started a Georgia Tech on a football scholarship then had to quit because of a calf injury.

b) he ballooned up to 315 lbs before getting serious about fitness

didn’t know either of those things.

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Scully on tv or radio? or does he still do both?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on May 2, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm watching the tv

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

he does both

they simulcast his tv call on radio innings 1-3 and 7-9, he works alone. He works nl west road games only.

by MikeJW on May 2, 2011 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

randy and cash

both threw today!!!

They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah

Poster formerly known as Wrigster.

by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 9:59 PM CDT reply actions  

nice play castro

They both (stats & bikinis) show a lot, but not everything. - Infielder Toby Harrah

Poster formerly known as Wrigster.

by bilbosbuttons on May 2, 2011 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

nice play byrd

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by Gibbon Jockey on May 2, 2011 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoa! Marlon Byrd-Fuld!

"This is an environment of welcoming, and you should just get the hell outta here." --Michael Scott

by Reddevil on May 2, 2011 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Clutch16 on May 2, 2011 10:01 PM CDT reply actions  

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Cubs By The Numbers

Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.

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