Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Preview, Sunday 5/22, 7:05 CT: Winning Streaks And Knuckleballs
by Al Yellon on May 22, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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BOSTON -- Much has been made of the fact that, through 44 games of the 2011 season, the Cubs have yet to win more than two games in a row.
The last time a Cubs team went through an entire season without a three-game (or longer) winning streak was... never. Three games was the longest winning streak in 1877, 1949 and 1951, and even those bad teams were able to win three in a row multiple times (in 1949, five times; in 1951, six). Even the horrid 1962, 1980, 1981 and 2006 teams had four-game winning streaks; the 96-loss 1974 team had a six-game winning streak, and so did last year's mediocre 87-loss team.
So, the Cubs are almost certain to win three (or more) in a row sometime this season. Tonight would be a good time to post the seventh two-game streak of the year, as a prelude to, you know, actually winning three in a row.
And just for a change, it's cloudy and cool in Boston tonight. And that's important in regard to tonight's Red Sox starter, knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. Shawn Domagal-Goldman wrote this in an article about Wrigley Field winds for this year's Cubs Maple Street Press Annual:
A good example of a knuckleball’s effectiveness, or lack thereof, in the wind is the misfortune of knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, who the Texas Rangers sent to the mound with a 15 mile per hour wind blowing in from left field. Dickey tied a MLB record by surrendering 6 home runs into the wind that day. What most don’t know is that he was done in by physics. When the wind blows in, knuckleballs don’t break, and then you might as well start your batting practice pitcher.
Another game pitched by Dickey in winds like that took place at Wrigley Field last September 3. The Cubs hit him pretty hard that day, including home runs by Blake DeWitt and Alfonso Soriano. The wind should be kicking up pretty good at Fenway tonight; that may be a good sign for Cubs hitters and a bad one for Wakefield.
Cubs lineup:
RF Fukudome, 2B Barney, SS Castro, 3B Ramirez, 1B Pena, LF Baker, DH Soriano, C Castillo, CF Johnson
Red Sox lineup:
Ellsbury CF, Pedroia 2B, Gonzalez 1B, Youkilis 3B, Ortiz DH, Lowrie SS, Cameron RF, Crawford LF, Saltalamacchia C
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James Russell has faced the Red Sox before. You probably remember it -- two days ago he threw 39 pitches in relief against them. Actually, there were pretty good results: three scoreless innings, Russell's best outing of the year to date. The only Red Sox who got hits off him were Kevin Youkilis (double) and Jarrod Saltalamacchia (single). I'm at a loss to understand why you'd send a guy out there to start two days after an outing like this. This isn't a spring training split-squad game.
Tim Wakefield has faced many Cubs before -- Alfonso Soriano (11-for-36, .306, two doubles, four HR), Carlos Pena (8-for-37) and Reed Johnson (2-for-18) the most. But I thought it would be most amusing to show you the boxscore from the last time Wakefield pitched against the Cubs, June 12, 2005 at Wrigley Field. (As noted, amusement value only. And check out the Red Sox lineup from that day, too.)
Today's game is on ESPN. Most of today's games will be over by the time you see this, here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Red Sox site Over The Monster.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 6 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 7 pm, 8 pm and 8:45 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to extra innings or rain delays, post them in the fanshot section.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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Hope we don't get embarrased on national TV.
And I hope Russell does well.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
This probably "went to press" before the news got out
Byrd to the DL with multiple facial fractures.
"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
Press release here
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110522&content_id=19433902&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc
"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
Wow that is really scary.
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
Hopefully,
only 15 days. Not sure how fast a facial fracture heals.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on May 22, 2011 5:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
im more worried about blurred vision
that could be a much bigger problem
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Amazing a game in 2005 and only 3 players in that game will play tonight.
And one of them is Tim Wakefield.
Wakefield
is why I’m upset Campana is not starting. Yes, he’s never faced a knuckleballer, but that’s true of half the team. But with Campana’s speed, if he walked or got hit by a pitch, he was going to be on third base almost immediately.
This makes too much sense Josh.
Stop posting rational ideas.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I agree
Last year I complained LP didn’t change them, this year they are changed to much. We still have same result.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Al
you have a serious misprint. Either that or you thought today was April Fool’s Day. The lineup. It has thoughtfulness. It can’t be. It makes sense. Was Quade fired? Tell us it wasn’t just a playful joke. I’m actually smiling.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Byrd down
Berg up. It’s almost poetic.
If a quality pitching start is 3 runs and 6 innings, then a quality hitting day is 1 for 4.
Nice to see Beef get
a start tonight. Hope he does well and Russell too..
Go Cubs!!!
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
I like the lineup.
Itd be nice if Colvin was up for some abs, because Wakefield is pretty bad now. Reed Johnson is a good spot lfer so oh well…
I’m calling Russell going 5.
by SenorGato on May 22, 2011 5:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I would call for a wager on that..
but I’m hoping your right.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
I could see him also going 5 b/c really who else do we have in the bullpen?
So I could see a damn high pitch count.
But how many runs he give up in that 5 ish innings another story.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if the equipment guys
Can fit “Sacrificial Lamb” across the back of his jersey.
"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
He's been wearing that in all his starts.
This one is just national.
by SenorGato on May 22, 2011 6:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This sound odd
I’m happy I don’t know him personally. B/c it must be difficult to watch someone you know personally get put in almost no win situation. Instead I can just be annoyed @ him, Q etc
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah man that's totally the angle I'm coming from.
by SenorGato on May 22, 2011 6:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
haha
I never use the mobile version… way to frustrating
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
I refer you to the website www.damnyouautocorrect.com
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
We need to start somebody to just throw 1 inning
Then bring in Russ in the 2nd, so he gets into his 0 ERA relief mode.
We'll all miss you Ron.
Mentioned 1908.
By 7:01.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
1918?
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No, mentioned 1908 & 1918.
1908 being the last time we’ve won.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
(on Baseball Tonight)
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Hell that's better than 2003 or 2008
At least I didn’t suffer though either 1908 or 1918
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
You wouldn't have been suffering in 1908
Although you certainly would have been nervous – the 1907 squad was so dominant, but 1908 was a nail-biter, right down to the last game of the season.
"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
memories
i remember it just like it were yesterday
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What bad luck....
This season was going to be tough as it is, but man has the injury bug found this team. Sure hope garza is ok and that Byrd makes a speedy recovery.
OMG this ESPN coverage is nauseatingly cliched
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
I just keep looking for Al in the background
Although he’s probably already in his seat.
"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
are you saying Al isnt a hot girl?
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beholder or beer holder?
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wasn't the game suppposed to start 10 minutes ago?
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
8:00 Eastern
"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
ugh. I may just turn it off until then
I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. -J.R.R. Tolkien
It was pretty funny
the amount of things that have happened since 1908.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
True
We don’t have cable/ dish etc so we are back to mlb.com tonight. But I do think pitchers should wear stir ups like they did last night.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN is simply orgasming over the extended coverage of the BoSox
I hate ESPN
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
Everything Sox Pinstripes Network
No…
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Blue Sox?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
what are Sox, i wear Socks
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I hope they're not white or red.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Embarrassing Sports Probably Next
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
As bad as ESPN is
I’d rather have them cover the game than Fox any day.
It never gets to be easy.
Why the fuck doesn't it ever get to be easy?
by chitownhawkeye on May 22, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
No. It'll be epic though when we do win the World Series.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
Will we, like Wht Sox Fans
be able to brag about it for 6 plus years, as if we’re a dynasty?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
In their defense
Cubs win WS I’ll be bragging a lot longer than 6 years.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohhh... I didn't think of that...
No, we’d get over it in a coupla years…I think.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Not me
I’ve seen the Packers win two SB’s in my lifetime, Badgers win Rose Bowls and that is the one thing I have yet to see.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I will never ever forget it..
and there will be nothing else in life that I will crave for..nothing..I will be in pure bliss..Zen state for the rest of my life..
I'm in my mid 30s
I fear I might be old and grey before I see it
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Shhh... don't even think
that M C F!!! We gotta be due!!!
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IT'S HAPPENING?!?!?!
"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
For me,
It would be a combination of the Stanley Cup and the Super Bowl championship on steroids.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Fraid not...
why?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Yes, I did, thanks.
It’s too small for veggies (and too much shade). Today I planted several ferns and hostas…in memory of my Mom…a nice serene setting. :]
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Which? Crim Minds?
I was unimpressed. The BA episode following was pretty good tho.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
me too
The only reason I watched it was I was annoyed @ Demp that night.
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It will be a zillion times better than Rapture
All the Cub fans will be sucked up into heavens by the baseball gods and Ron Santo will be there doing color with Harry
2.56 Zillion to be precise!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
ESPN had a ticker on the bottom screen flashing everything that happened since the Cubs last won the WS.
Almost threw my remote through the TV.
#10 You will be missed.
that is called original programming by ESPN
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Excessive Self-Promotion Network
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
its an old running list
but here are the twenty major events that have occurred since the Chicago Cubs last laid claim to a World Series championship:
1. Radio was invented; Cubs fans got to hear their team lose
2. TV was invented; Cubs fans got to see their team lose.
3. Baseball added 14 teams; Cubs fans get to see and hear their team lose to more clubs.
4. George Burns celebrated his 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays.
5. Haley’s comet passed Earth twice.
6. Harry Caray was born….and died. Incredible, but true.
7. The NBA, NHL and NFL were formed, and Chicago teams won championships in each league.
8. Man landed on the moon, as have several home runs given up by Cubs pitchers.
9. Sixteen US presidents were elected.
10. There were 11 amendments added to the Constitution.
11. Prohibition was created and repealed.
12. The Titanic was built, set sail, sank, was discovered and became the subject of major motion pictures,
the latest giving Cubs fans hope that something that finishes on the bottom can come out on top.
13. Wrigley Field was built and becomes the oldest park in the National League.
14. Flag poles were erected on the Wrigley Field roof to hold all of the team’s future World Series pennants. Those flag
poles have since rusted and been taken down.
15. A combination of 40 Summer and Winter Olympics have been held.
16. Thirteen baseball players have won the Triple Crown; several thanked Cubs pitchers.
17. Bell-bottoms came in style, went out of style and came back in.
18. The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and the Florida Marlins have all won the World Series.
19. The Cubs played 14,153 regular-season games; they lost the majority of them.
20. Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Oklahoma and New Mexico were added to the Union.
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They're lying about one thing.
Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It was pretty funny to me.
I really could careless.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
it just gets annoying. very unoriginal
#10 You will be missed.
by Bricks and Ivy on May 22, 2011 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Understood.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
we all agree
nut we also know until they win it will be topic of discussion forever
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Right.
Just gotta win baby.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
only way to shut them up
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Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
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Wow, what a terrible idea by Bobby Valentine
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
During Interleague
he wants the DH used in National league parks, and Pitchers batting in American League parks.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 22, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
He does. It's a bad idea
these aren’t exhibition games. You don’t just throw shit at the wall and see what sticks in games that actually count.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on May 22, 2011 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
they should put a relief pitcher as the starter
that would be original
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I guess it isn't Valentine's Day.
;-)
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
To all those BCB & Cubs fans at the game, have fun!
And enjoy the “Lobstah.”
"Hey Hey, Holy mackerel, no doubt about it,!"
I had no lobstah yesterday.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey everybody! The Green Monster is higher than the average left field fence!
Thank God ESPN used “science” to tell me that!
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
I did not know that!
Holy crap it is tall!!! I’m so glad I just saw this. whew…
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
after they way they explained it all
i feel i am ready to play LF there and can be a gold glover
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Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
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I would love to have Felix Hernandez.
Wonder if the Mariners are gonna trade him within the next couple of years.
"It's easy to do what's ordinary, it's difficult to do what's deemed impossible -- I guess that explains why my life is so hard, because nothing is impossible for me"
In other news...
today I made an exquisite seafood stew.
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
Looks YUMMY Em!!!
Whats the base made from???
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
milk ;-)
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
Do tell... was thinking maybe a cream...
are ya gonna leave me hangin here or tell more?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
well... milk helped along by bacon fat
when in doubt, add bacon fat… and bacon… and garlic
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
Nummy. Making me hungry!
Gotta take off for awhile (at least). Supernatural Finale. I don’t know what happens there… but I fear I know what’ll happen here with Russell!
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im allergic to seafood, what did you make me?
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A: Ditka
Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Sorry, Tim, you are out of luck tonight!
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
just wait until i complain to the
MLBPA
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Q: Why did Chuck Norris cross the road?
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Ditka's mustache can block a Chuck Norris round house
Ditka's mustache can kill two stones with one bird
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I am doubtful
I think Z plunked Youk on purpose but did it professionally
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I hope not.
It didn’t look intentional at all.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on May 22, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
last thing we need is an ejection
when we are playing short handed as it is.
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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
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
the way Russell pitches how would we know if it's on purpose or not
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
LOL!!! And TRUE!!!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Our 2012 opening day lineup?
Castro SS
Barney 2B
Fielder 1B
Ramirez 3B
BJax CF
Soriano LF
Colvin/RJ/Baker RF
Soto C
Garza P
who holds the option
mutual or players?
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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
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
I thought it was mutual with a 2 million dollar buyout
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
club option with buy out per Cots
Aramis Ramirez 3b
5 years/$75M (2007-11), plus 2012 club option
5 years/$75M (2007-11), plus 2012 club option
re-signed by Cubs as a free agent 11/06
$5M signing bonus
07:$8M, 08:$14M, 09:$15.65M, 10:$15.75M, 11:$14.6M player option, 12:$16M club option ($2M buyout)
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It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
Alright.
So they’d have to be crazy to pick it up. I thought it kicked in if he’s traded though, so he won’t be going anywhere mid-season if that’s true.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
agreed, he is gone IMHO
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
It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money! - Irish toast.
"they" have been crazy in their contracts
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I think even Ricketts would step in and put the kibosh on picking up that option.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Can't wait.
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
If we can get a few baserunners on
this would be a nice game to steal a few bases one would think. (obviously) Which might be a good reason to throw Campana out there at some point.
I like Wakefield
because after he releases the pitch I have time to get a beer and take a leak before the ball reaches home plate.
We had a three game series with a DH
And used Soriano and 2 infielders and Soriano is probably the worst fielder of the group.
The Cubs tried to leave bith Johnson and Campana on the bench last night. And Campana tonight. I think the message to Campana is, if you cant play when we can use 4 OF and one of ours is on the DL….you are not going to play much….
I am in favor of Baker getting extra time, because he has earned it. But he could have played 3rd with Rammy at DH and Soriano out. But he odes not seem to get benched much. He really tried to mess up the 8th inning last night…Twice…but the Red Sox would not let him.
I guess you have to play the contract.
I didn't watch the entire game on F**ks last night
but I didn’t hear any reference to 1908 or Bartman. If so, chalk one up for Vasgersian and Karros.
BTW, Vas is OK, but I’m sure glad we hired Kasper instead of him.
FINALLY! The Amurrrican Anthem!
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
wait until the game begins
even LONGER
I'm going to the 2012 Randy Hundley Fantasy Camp!!! Who's with me?
Im worried your right :(
But yesterdays game sure was great
by Madison Cub Fan on May 22, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey VCF
I just don’t understand how Quade can do the same thing, over & over & over (Russell) and expect different results!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Nicely done Russell.
4 more of that or better.
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