Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Preview, Wednesday 7/27, 7:10 CT: Building For The Future
by Al Yellon on Jul 27, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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I don't have much for you this evening, previewing tonight's game, so let's talk about the future. I have learned today that the Cubs expect to set an all-time club record for spending on both draft and international signings this year -- the exact amount isn't available -- but that goes along with what some of you have been posting about the Cubs signing players you might not have thought they would in the past.
Also, although it's not official yet and may not be until closer to the Aug. 16 deadline, it does appear that both first round pick Javier Baez and second round pick Dan Vogelbach will be signed and in the fold, although perhaps not early enough to play any games this year.
So while this season may be a lost cause, I believe the Cubs' future is bright and they are doing the right things to build a strong organization.
Cubs lineup:
RF Fukudome, SS Castro, 3B Ramirez, 1B Pena, CF Byrd, C Soto, LF DeWitt, 2B Barney, P Zambrano
Brewers lineup:
RF Hart, CF Morgan, LF Braun, 1B Fielder, 2B Weeks, 3B McGehee, SS Betancourt, C Lucroy, P Greinke
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Carlos Zambrano has pitched twice already this year in Miller Park; he has a win and a loss, but also a 6.75 ERA and 16 hits allowed in 12 innings there. I keep wondering when the consistent Big Z we saw the last two months of 2010 is going to show up. You know, having an outing like this one he had in Miller Park last September. Maybe today...
The Cubs hit Zack Greinke really hard on June 16 at Wrigley Field, his only career start against them. Greinke did strike out 10 Cubs, but they got eight hits and eight runs (six earned) off him in 5.1 innings, including a HR from Carlos Pena. Greinke throws strikes (he's walked only 18 this year in 87.1 innings), and maybe that's why the Cubs, a free-swinging team, can hit him well, like they do with Roy Halladay. We'll see.
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Go Cubs & Guten Nacht
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Night eths
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Soriano must be traded!
Not in the lineup…
It’s happening?!?!!!?
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 27, 2011 5:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
And yet Quade thinks we are still contending...
"Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will
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Blake DeWitt is the franchise.
Plus, Blake DeWitt’s beard is awesome. Quade is jealous.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 27, 2011 5:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Gotta keep Senor Gato happy too.
Especially upon news of John Sickels’ report of our farm system.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That's sweet to see you thinking of me.
by SenorGato on Jul 27, 2011 7:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Blake DeWitt has a long way to go on beards.
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That has to be pretty old. There's even more there now.
never forget...
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anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
that’s what I thought, because the beard has grown this year, and not just in legend.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's pretty much covering his face now.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
His beard (buy cracky) is a little more epic now.
He’s selling molly on Phish tour this summer.
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
by TheBeerBaron on Jul 27, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
dewitt impressed quade with his AB last night
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
(ball four)
"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
please don't hold your breath....
Your face does not look good with that shade of purple, he he.
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I tweeted that to Carrie Muskat
Sori to CALLAAofA for Trout with us sending $0…I have yet to hear much of a response
Good to hear about the draft and IFA spending.
I wonder how it stacks up against other big market teams.
Fire Jim Hendry.
I'm not 100% sure.
But from what I heard, it seems fairly close.
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Really?
Just the dollar amount? Not the quality of players signed?
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I assume they're connected.
I’ll leave it up to smarter people than I to determine if some 16 year old in the Dominican is any good.
Fire Jim Hendry.
and even smarter people to determine if said 16 year
is not really 20
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
If you get that job with the Quakes perhaps you can do some investigating.
And then offer your skills to the Cubs.
Fire Jim Hendry.
Sure thing - Ill bring it up on my first Monday meeting
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Maybe he'll get lucky and the Cubs will move a team to that league too..
Oh, wait… that league is complete crap… their parks are a joke that inflates hitting numbers like crazy.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Hard to have any idea about the quality of player signed.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome quote, Al. Made me happy to read this:
I have learned today that the Cubs expect to set an all-time club record for spending on both draft and international signings this year
This is about the only positive I currently hold for the Cubs organization. At least they’re doing something right.
Side note: Anybody else get the sense none of these contracts are going to get offloaded before Sunday?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Sounds like Kosuke will be traded.
He clearly doesn’t have one of the more cumbersome contracts at this point, though.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I'll be astounded if Z and/or Soriano get traded.
There’s no reason to not trade Kosuke. Trading Pena would be cool.
Fire Jim Hendry.
Dave Kaplan
said on local radio today that the NYY wanted either Baker, Marshall or (I may be mis-remembering on this one but) Johnson and the Cubs said no…hopefully it was more about the $ eaten by the Cubs than not wanting to send Johnson
this team would be going nowhere if it were not for reed's hustle
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed made that diving catch in Washington in 2008.
The bill of his cap flipped up. It was really cool. Can’t trade a guy like that.
Fire Jim Hendry.
I hope Reed is a Cub the rest of his life.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
EVERYBODY!!
GO CUBS GOOOOOO
GO CUBS GOOOOOO
HEY CHICAGO WADDYA SAY?
Stupid
Come on Lisa, I'm trying to impress people here. You don't win friends with salad. ~ Homer J. Simpson
by TheBeerBaron on Jul 27, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I sound like I'm asking for a trade for the sake of a trade, but I'm not.
Mainly, I want people moved that are old or blocking younger players. It’s not sensible to think we have a lot of trade chips (at least ones that Hendry wants to trade…), but methinks it is sensible to think a player or two should be moved and sent with a pile of cash.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I want to see some outfielders moved, so we can at LEAST get Colvin in there, maybe even Jackson.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonna have to trade DeWitt then
I hear he can play all 3 spots
I hear he can hit for average, power, draw walks, steal bases, and plays 15 different positions with gold glove caliber defense.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Gold Glove?
Get with the times, it’s called the DeWitt Glove award now.
My bad, it's hard to remember these things for a man that has so many accolades.
never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like you need a 2012 DeWitt Book of Records
Because Blake DeWitt is always a year ahead of you
those 25 year old legs of his make it possible!
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Cleveland still his most likely destination?
Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.
Where does this quote come from?
I mean… where did Al get that information?
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
He...wrote it.
I quoted it.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
You can quote me on that, FYI.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Let me quote myself then too...
I mean… where did Al get that information?
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions
A source of information who is in a position to know.
And that is the last thing I will say about that.
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LOL
That’s what I thought.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Laugh all you want.
It’s the truth.
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When you put out solid sources...
I’ll stop laughing.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Think whatever you want.
This source is in a position to know. Period. If you’re just here to take swipes at me, I’d suggest you stop.
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I don't mean to take a hack at you here...
But did this source tell you directly?
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anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Then I don't really see any reason to believe that it isn't reliable.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Then can you at least give us the number?
How they would know how much more it is? Anything more than take your word for it?
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would he say it if he didn't think it was reliable?
so he can get called out if it’s not?
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Just so you know, Al's sources have been wrong
more than they’ve been right. At least when he’s told us.
Of course, when it turns out they’re wrong, the rebuttal is “they were right AT THE TIME”
And Al, if you don’t want people to call you to the carpet when this happens, I would suggest not being so quick to rush into every thread where another writer uses unnamed sources and claim it’s unsubstantiated
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
You really think I want to post this stuff and get flamed here?
Really, if you think that’s the case, think again. I post info that I have that I know to be true at the time I’m told it.
So do other writers. They turn out to be wrong, too. Yet I get slammed, and these other tweets get breathlessly posted here.
Something’s wrong with this picture, and it ain’t me.
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No, I cannot, because I was asked not to give out the number.
However, the source I got it from is in a position to know. That should be good enough for you.
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Sorry, I have higher standards...
and I hold you to them no different than anyone. I hold myself to them too.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I have high standards too.
Those standards include not naming a source when I have been asked not to, and not divulging information that I have been asked to keep private.
You seem to think you’re above all that. Got news for you: you’re not.
I work my ass off trying to provide a site where everyone feels welcome, and to give out useful information when I get it. When I see posts from people like you, who have a know-it-all attitude (but really don’t), it … well, it makes me sad.
“Higher standards”. From you? I could say something, but I’m done.
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You can save your threats for someone who cares.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sick of your attitude.
Was trying to pass along some positive information which is, in fact, incontrovertibly true. Instead, I get your know-it-all attitude and mocking laughter.
Suit yourself. I know the facts, and you don’t.
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how odd
“incontrovertibly” was on my word of the day toilet paper today.
Yet, you still act like I should care.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd prefer you put your snarky attitude away
when I am telling you the truth.
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I prefer you not tell me what to do.
Ban me all you want, like I’ve told you can do. But I don’t appreciate you baiting me because I won’t suck up to you. Sorry. You blew that a long time ago.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
No one's asking you to "suck up"
Just stop acting the way you are. Most people can be nice here. Doesn’t seem like you can.
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I have a response to that...
But you’re not worth it. I told you go ahead and ban me if you think you have the right to do so. Otherwise, stop baiting me especially after you didn’t apologize to me yesterday. That’s not a request.
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do you put up with his
rudeness to you? You don’t deserve it.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
I guess I keep thinking he'll stop.
Maybe I’m wrong.
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Two days in a row now
he’s been a jerk to you. You are a nicer person than I am.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Believe it or not
… I don’t really like banning people. Some people just push me too far. When he goes and asks me to ban him — as he has — my reaction is to NOT do it. Why should I give in to a childish dare?
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I don't think this attitude is helping, either, Al
saying something from a non-verifiable source is “incontrovertably true” comes across as arrogant. I believe, you, I really do, and I hope you’ll continue to share whatever inside information you get. I just also believe many readers would be more comfortable if you said “I can’t verify it, so take it for what it’s worth” and then don’t bother to defend it if people choose to doubt until the outcome is revealed.
Angel Guzman is the man.
Nevertheless
… when I know something I have been told to be true, why would I say “I can’t verify it”?
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I agree too -
My wife is crazy smart. Whereas Evolution is incontrovertable it is also a theory.
It is a fine line. I firmly believe Al has his source then again I agree on the side where people get annoyed when he disputes other rumors.
regardless this site is great – and this is just another reason why.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Hammer says
If I wanted a joke Id follow into the john and watch you take a leak.
Anyone anyone – reference?? Great movie. One of the best.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
John Candy and Steve Martin FTW
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Martins lead up is great too
“Where you headed??”
“Chicago”
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I miss pre face life Steve Martin
I love John Candy
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I'm a little late to the game here,
but I think you’re equating trade rumors with like, things that will be easily proven. If the Cubs spend a lot of money on international stuff, and the dollar value is the most in club history, then it’s a fact.
This isn’t a case of he-said / she-said rumor mill, and we won’t ever fully know if a rumor was such, this is actually something that is tangible and can easily be proven.
In short, you’re getting your panties all in a bunch over nothing.
Dan
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
Building for the future.....and then watching DeWitt in LF
Screw you Campana and Johnson!!!!!
DeWitt must be rewarded for that fine final AB last night I guess….
At least Campana stole a base…
LOL @ the Cubs and Quade as usual.
Johnson has bad back...
…from setting on the bench all season
F*ck those f*ckin' fans who come out here and say they're Cub fans that are supposed to be behind you, rippin' every f*ckin' thing you do.
by montycubsfan on Jul 27, 2011 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Reed Johnson is the future?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
except for colvin he's AWESOME
Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
and Franchise, obv.
He can play everywhere… because we don’t know that he can’t!
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by jameslcrockett on Jul 27, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Campana is the future?
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
usain bolt would have a higher OBP
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by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
THIS IS HOW JIM HENDRY THINKS
Otherwise Joey Gathright would never have seen this roster
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
To be truthful
I never want to see Campana. To have that guy on the roster shows how bad the team is. It’s surprising if he actually hits the ball out of the infield.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
I made this comment last night and I stick to it
Campana looks like my 3 month old nephew
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I think my 16-year-old son is taller than him.
And he’s short for his age.
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Campana will be carded until he is 40
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Honestly, what should the Cubs do?
Why is it ok that the Red Sox keep playing JD Drew? Why is it ok for the Tigers to keep playing Brandon Inge?
never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think TJ particularly cares about those two teams
and the “everybody else is doing it” argument doesn’t hold a lot of water
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct and Inge is at AAA.....try to keep up.....
Boston wins…so its hard to question them….
If we were in 1st place with Soriano playing everyday and loafing..I could not say much could I? But they are far from it.
I still prefer Soriano with all his issues.
He is still a better player than Campana will ever be.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
Finally a return
lets get away from paying up the wazoo for players and plant the seeds for some home grown players, i hope it pays off.
~Ronald Reagan has held the two most demeaning jobs in the country; President of the United States and radio broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs~ George F. Will
Just applying for a job
with the Dodgers minor league affiliate. The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes – wish me luck!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
P.S. I did not use Jim Hendry as a reference
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Marketing -
I love going to the minor league games around here. Their ballpark is great too.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Good luck! Ask to be the official scorer.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
That's really their name?
Wow. That’s a mouthful.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I've played on that field a few times...
My league has used it for all star games. Good luck, hope you get it! What sort of position?
by daily2b on Jul 27, 2011 5:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The surrounding fields are nice too
What is cool about a minor league stadium (knowledge from my buddy in one of the AZ complexes) you get to see a lot of teams, like yours, and high school squads.
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"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
and as you know
being newer to the area and having left a good job behind – I am expanding my horizons a bit.
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"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Before this year they were an Angel affiliate...
I’ve taken the family there and had a great time. iv shears this year the fanbase has taken a turn for the worse with the change in club affiliation. I wonder how mu h of that is true and not slanted with perception of the Dodgers at this time?
by daily2b on Jul 27, 2011 5:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good question
One thing I can say – is that I will be there next Wednesday with the wife and dog – for dog night.
$$ goes to local animal care and all that – and whatever that sounds fun. For $8 a ticket too -
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"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Should read
I’ve heard the fanbase…
by daily2b on Jul 27, 2011 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good luck Hammer!
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
really??!!
i attend quakes games quite often
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by unretrofied93 on Jul 27, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Dan Vogelbach
I really need to make an effort to see this kid live. Get there early and watch BP too
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"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I gotta respect Als courage, for ↓ THIS ↓ here... :)
“So while this season may be a lost cause, I believe the Cubs’ future is bright and they are doing the right things to build a strong organization.”
"So sad, This Cubbie Thing" Courtesy of E-Man, 6/25/2011
Ricketts opening his checkbook is the right thing to do, for sure.
I’ll believe the future is bright when there are other people spending his money.
Fire Jim Hendry.
Top...men.
"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
I thought he was turning it around
but then the last couple starts happened. His control has really regressed again.
Hey! Anybody wanna hear something really stupid that I did to myself today???
I had heart urn and had been tools by a friend to drink baking soda and water, like a shot of it… For whatever reason I believed he had said 3 tbsps!! I damn near passed out, I got SO dizzy and had the worst diarrhea of my life…perhaps my stupidity awe inspiring ignorance can be something that unifies this blog, something that everyone can agree upon!!??
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I wanna say this phone just writes whatever it wants...
But I doubt anyone would believe I can spell now…
by daily2b on Jul 27, 2011 6:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Pepcid Complete
Or the generic equivalent – it’s a Pepcid in a Tums. Works immediately and then keeps going for hours. Accept no substitutes.
"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
Hollandsworth says there are too many players going out and getting drunk on the town.
Fire Jim Hendry.
Maybe.
But not conducive to good baseball.
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Obviously not.
Just another sign that there’s not much accountability going on in the clubhouse.
Fire Jim Hendry.
LIVE FROM THE CUBBIE BEAR!!
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"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Colby Rasmus got traded to Toronto
With Edwin jackson being the main piece.
How did we not have a better offer?
Do we have a pitcher, even projected, better than Jackson
That we can afford to trade for Rasmus?
by daily2b on Jul 27, 2011 6:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
my grandmother is better than jackson
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by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Jackson has been pretty good this year
And was dominant with Detroit in 09… until the wheels completely fell off.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
But really it is couple months for a #2-3 pitcher
how good are the other guys in the deal?
other than rzepfdesjfsjfsjdfsh
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Blake "The Franchise" DeWitt will lead us to the promised land
by jesus christos on Jul 27, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know, but I think the point is that they don't have to commit to Jackson anytime past this season.
Wheras most of our starters are signed long term, or suck.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The only pitchers that we have that are equal to Jackson are either signed beyond this year, or people who the Cubs won't trade.
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Dempster or Zambrano?
also Edwin jackson is free agent next year
Jackson is a free agent at the end of this season.
What pitcher would you deal that has as little money left on his deal?
Plus, there were quite a few other pieces to that deal, that the Cubs don’t have.
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The Cardinals got VERY little for Rasmus.
Jackson was the key, and I can only imagine Dave Duncan see’s something he thinks he can fix.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't Rasmus's attitude have something to do with them wanting to dump him?
"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
Yes, He was in LaRussa's doghouse.
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by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
And he is only 24
Cardinals did not want to see him beating their brains in for the next 8-10 years.
When you are going through hell, keep going- Winston Churchill 1940
Lackey looking like crap thus far
Just gave up a 3-run shot after .1IP. 15 pitches in, and the Sawx are already down 3-0
"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
And then Chen gives up back-to-back HRs to start the bottom of the first
3-2 Royals
"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
Bases loaded, nobody out in a 3-2 game (that got that way in the 1st)
Where have I seen this before?
"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
Walked. In. The. Run.
Nevermind – not a rerun
"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
Cripes, get your back healed up soon Reed.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Question
Why is Hendry set in his way to not trade Marshall? I like Marshall but in the situation we’re in the list of guys on my no trade list would be very short and would not include Marshall.
#10 You will be missed.
lol
PWSullivan Paul Sullivan
Interest in Big Z non-existent, but Quade hopes he “pitches lights out and entices whoever is here looking at him.” trib.in/owcSxD
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 27, 2011 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
CAN QUADE EVER NOT SAY DUMB THINGS?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 27, 2011 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY BE TRUE
Zambrano’s own manager did not seriously just say he’s hoping someone takes him.
He just cannot be THAT dumb
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Sullivan must have been drooling when he typed that into his twitter....
I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"
Royals' pitching coach Bob McClure
Sports a mighty fine mustache.
"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
Can I ask, why you're giving us updates on the Royals-Redsox game?
Did I miss something?
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
It's on
And the Cubs aren’t yet.
"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
Who wants updates on the "Antique Roadshow?"
Some lady just found out her antique unicorn she got at Shoney’s isn’t actually an antique
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by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:05 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
Sucks for her
Did they value it at $0?
"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
They actually charged her money for having them hold it.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Sawx take the lead 5-3
And thus ends all comparisons to last night’s Cubs-Brewers 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
The lady started crying and then tried to stab the host with her unicorn
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
And I've been meaning to ask
What’s your Fark handle? Same as here?
"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
Who me?
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by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
You’ve got the “accent”
"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
What, Snarky?
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
More than that
Some turns of phrase that I’ve seen most often there.
"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
Well done detective. Though I rarely post there
I do read it.
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if you're a liter, we probably haven't run into each other
I pretty much stick to TFD these days.
"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
TFD?
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by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Totalfark Discussion
It’s for when regular Totalfark gets too inclusive.
"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
you hold your teacups with your pinky out don't you?
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Jul 27, 2011 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It gets...kinda dark at times
“Mommy, hold me” dark. Drew was right to create a place where the awful could congregate. Great trainwrecks, tho.
"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
I believe that everyone should go over here
"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
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