I too have a letter addressed to Jim Hendry never to be mailed.
by SenorGato on Jul 31, 2011 12:06 AM CDT
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TODAY'S THE BIG DAY!!!
Here are my roster suggestions at the trade deadline:
Marlon Byrd - People out here in Fan World are convinced you turned down Mike Minor for Byrd. In Real World, anyone who even kind of pays attention has read that the Braves would not give up Minor for a much better OF, Beltran, even with the Mets eating 3/4s or 2/3s of what's left (can't remember, I bumped my head on a tree like 10 minutes ago). What were you really offered? TELL US! REPORT, DAMMIT, REPORT!
Carlos Pena - With him, as well as all the veterans, it's expected that since the team is losing we must rebuild immediately and get rid of them to the most any bidder. Derrek Lee just got traded to the Pirates for Aaron Baker. Do you know who Aaron Baker is? Do I know who Aaron Baker is? Would I want him in a trade? That is not the point, sir. The point is to get SOMETHING. Aaron Baker can become a good prospect and then a good player. That's what prospects do. I hope you notice the sarcasm in that. Don't do that. That's the exact opposite of what you should do. That would make you the GM you're now portrayed as, except real and actually that bad. If anything, trade him in August or take the pick if he gets it. I think Texas might kick some tires. Derrek Holland FTW? FTMTFW? Now it's a rumor, it was on the table, and you turned it down. Ah Hendry....
Aramis Ramirez - Like with Pena, if someone throws out a good offer, then take it. By good offer, I don't mean the equivalent of Abreu and whoever the other guy was. I mean an MLB ready talent + a prospect + another possible prospect. This guy can be a good addition to a contender. The Angels, Braves, and Yankees still need bats amongst others...
This is taking too long...Guys who should absolutely be traded:
Wood - Supposedly he turned down a deal already. Some help...
Grabow
Baker/DeWitt - I'm iffy on this one since they're going to keep one of them.
Guys who should be traded for the right deal (otherwise known as worth at the very least one good, solid prospect. The trade must CLEARLY or be able to QUICKLY benefit the MLB roster, if the players prove capable of doing so):
Pena- Good pitching please!
Ramirez - Good pitching please! If 2012 is open, which CURSE you if you believe so, then he might be a good idea to keep around, as would all of those guys in their own way.
Marmol - Would be selling low.
Marshall - Should get back something good.
Shark - Not really any point in doing so but yeah it could happen.
Zambrano - Would be expensive to trade and then replace.
Dempster - Would cost alot to trade and then replace.
Soto - Would be selling low.
Castro - Who're you going to get at a trade deadline worth Castro anyway?
Garza - Would be selling low.
Wells - Would be selling low.
Russell - Would be selling low.
Soriano - I realize he's another guy who's really hearing it this year. Everyone knows that. He's still going to cost a crapload to move just to get anything of any kind of substance back, and this is a guy who just posted a 112OPS+/67 XBH/24 HR/40 2B/.818 OPS/~.240ISOslg just last year.
I believe there are guys on that list who absolutely shouldn't be traded (Soto, Garza, Castro), and then very solid arguments to keep the rest (except Pena) for 2012. I think this team is capable of a quick turnaround with the freed up fundage and a FA class that offers a few really strong talents.
OTOH, in the end moves do have to be made. So hopefully you do successfully land a good package for a couple of these guys. I admire that you, Jim the Tyrannical Destroyer of the Franchise Cubs, held your patience during this deadline. Now make it pay off with a strong finish. With Pence, Jimenez, Beltran, and plenty of other names off the market, teams just may get a little more antsy to get a deal done. Good luck to you on that.
Oh, and once again, DO NOT just give these guys away for pennies on the dollar because the team is bad. That is bad. It's reactionary. It does nothing for no one unless you work some kind of magic. Perhaps you can do so but lets face it Hendry, you're a fool. A POS fool.
Sincerely,
SenorGato
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It's funny because this isn't that much of a controversial concept
but you’ll still probably get flamed for it anyway. Demanding that half the team is traded away for pennies on the dollar is a massive overreaction and probably detrimental in the long run. No one is suggesting Hendry hasn’t been slow to move so far, but over-reaction can be just as bad as inaction.
by markrvdl on Jul 31, 2011 12:16 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Why don't you piss all over some other blog?
I’m all for ignoring posters that only want attention, but it is increasingly difficult for the more casual posters to find threads, topics, and debates that haven’t been saturated with massive hyperbole, snarky sarcasm, and arrogance by yourself or TJ. I enjoy most of the posters on this site but find myself coming by less and less due to seemingly just two participants.
I have no problem with your stance, but resistance to it is met with only hyperbolic dramatics or personal attacks. You constantly say that you have a following always waiting to attack you, but isn’t that the byproduct of posting 600 times a day in every thread? It’s tiresome and juvenile and has greatly diminished the content on this site.
by Kansas25 on Jul 31, 2011 12:22 AM CDT reply actions 19 recs
On a purely numeric basis
Senorgato, since Apr 01, 2010 (102 days): 5647 posts or 55.36 posts per day.
TJ11, since Aug 11, 2009 (354 days): 15326 posts or 43.29 posts per day.
Neither are near 600 hyperbolic posts a day.
"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 Jul 31, 2011 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec'd for research
#10 You will be missed.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 31, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And, boy, did I screw that up
TJ11, since Aug 11, 2009 (719 days): 15326 posts or 21.32 posts per day.
"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
A little more recently
Using the search feature, since April 1, 2011: 5151 comments by SenorGato.
That’s 43 per day.
Wasn’t sure how you ended up with 102 days since Apr 1, 2010 above so thought I’d check.
Angel Guzman is the man.
I screwed them both up
Sometimes, I forget what freakin’ year it is.
Senorgato, since Apr 01, 2010 (467 days): 5647 posts or 12.09 posts per day.
"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
But yours is a fair point, apples to apples
Since opening day (4/1/2011) or 122 days:
SG – 5,151 comments (42.22 per day)
TJ – 4,913 comments (40.27 per day)
"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
My post total on BCB is something like 19 per day.
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State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Still, 100 posts a day...of what, exactly?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
It's not up to me to say
"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
On a purely numeric basis
Number of times TJ yells at mother from basement asking her to make him a sandwich: 13.2
I thought it was meatloaf
Nobody cares about your fantasy baseball team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
YES
Classic. Possibly one of the greatest scenes from any movie.
BRAVO!
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Jul 31, 2011 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Did I tell you guys I found Dunkaroos
At Walmart the other day?
And for some strange feeling I’m craving Chick Fil A and it’s after midnight.
By the way, any good movies I should think about renting?
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 12:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Damn right.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I call them 'Ketchup Nets'
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 31, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
You gota try their breakfast if you haven't done so yet.
#10 You will be missed.
by Bricks and Ivy on Jul 31, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes I have.
Arguably better than their entrees.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:18 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Arguably?
The only thing they do better than biscuits is lemonade.
"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
Very true.
But their polynesian sauce is damn good too.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:28 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I refuse to support Chick-Fil-A after their stance in the political arena.
I do enjoy their cow commercials, however.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
I do agree to stand up for what you believe in
Which is why I do not visit -
Damn too – I heard the food was good.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Alright, alright, alright..
No more Chick fil a talk then…
What about the burger place Five Guys? They try their best to give you high cholesterol in one visit alone. Good food though.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I have read some stuff about them
I used to pass the one under the Red Line Loyola stop when I still was in CHI but never tried it.
Then again – now in So Cal I really hate In and Out but the burgers out here are still pretty decent. in and Out?? Overrated IMO
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Ive heard the same thing from friends about In and out...
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:50 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dude.....
Calling In and Out overrated is sacrilegious. I’m a In and Out homer, but there’s a reason the place is packed to the brim every time you go in. Now i’m in Missouri and I miss it…
One great thing of being here in So Cal
The tiny random mexican places – normally open til 3am and always reasonably priced.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
In N Out is overrated
it is a pretty good burger, better than the McD’s and Jack in the Boxes of the world, but not as spectacular as SoCal types hype it to be. I used to work with a SoCal native and when the first In N Out arrived in the South Bay he was all excited and took me there bor lunch. He was crushed when I said it was okay. I took him to Kirk’s Steakburger the following week to show him a better burger.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 1, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
agrered. In N Out is a decent burger, but nothing special
5 Guys is much better, better fries, too.
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 1, 2011 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Im sorry but the fries suck
Reason enough not to go. Oh wow – freshly cut. Freshly cut crap.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Agree to disagree
I find them pretty good, better than any fries at your local Wendy’s or Burger King. We’re talking fast food here.
Sounds good
Maybe its just being from the Chicagoland area. You cannot find a decent hot dog or slice out here.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Well I'm in the NC mountains
So I have take whatever I can get. Stepping into Chicago once or twice a year and eating real food for a few days is a real treat for me.
How far away from you is Mount Mitchell?
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I just located Boone.
Not that far. It’s because, if you see my sig line, I have to reach the summit of Mitchell at some point. Mitchell being the tallest point east of the Mississippi River, that will not be an easy task.
I’ve already been to the summits of Mount Washington and Mount Marcy, two of the toughest mountain summits to reach in the northeast. I still haven’t reached the top of Katahdin in Maine, though … that one is not going to be fun either.
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Very cool.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, the mountains here are beautiful. My cousin was actually the youngest American to climb the seven summits at one point. It’s one reason I’ve grown to love mountains. Good luck on Katahdin, and at some point Mount Mitchell!
My sig line shows how much progress I've made.
I’ve been up to the tallest points in the following states:
-Massachusetts (Mount Greylock, 3,492 ft)
-New Hampshire (Mount Washington, 6,288 ft)
-New York (Mount Marcy, 5,344 ft)
-Vermont (Mount Mansfield, 4,395 ft)
Everyone knows about Mount Washington, but Marcy might actually be a tougher hike. The shortest trail up the mountain is 7.4 miles one way.
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
disagree,
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 1, 2011 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
The portion of fries is outrageous.
Our family of four couldn’t finish one order.
Fasten those seat belts...
Does anybody besides me see the irony in this statement when discussing this issue?
Hammer?
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
As much as Id love to Dan
I think I gotta stop – I see the deep end.
walks away
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Fair enough.
We’re on the same page here. Night Hams.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
You too - Ill be lurking around
Waiting for the wife – I had to leave the party early to work tomorrow but I encouraged to stay and chill with friends – still gotta wait up. OBLIGATIONS!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Agreed - that is all I will say
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Thanks guys for NOT giving me a good movie to watch.
Now my lady is going to bed. That was my only shot in finishing the night out with a bang. Literally.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry I didn't recommend "Back Door Sluts #13" earlier
The first 6 were amateurish at best, but the next 6 were all building up to something, and #13 is it! After that, the series went downhill. IMHO, of course.
"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 Jul 31, 2011 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Chunk Chicks 24"
I actually did buy this back in the day. Mostly because I was a Griffey Jr fan. True story.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Somehow I don't think either of those two titles
are going to give me what I want.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 1:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
it was actually CHUNKY not Chunk
but you are right – meh does not begin to describe…
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Drivel
Did you write your draft in crayon?
by Bad Dogs on Jul 31, 2011 5:29 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
You don't even have a consistent point
in this post! You drift from sarcastically insulting the viewpoints of the posters here to actually stating what you do want and back again several times. It’s impossible to follow your writing and discern what your actual viewpoint is.
Not to make this personal, but you are like a no-talent version of Jay Mariotti. You don’t write about your actual viewpoints, you write half the time for a reaction. But you don’t even do that well. You end up coming across like a somewhat mentally unstable asshole who has fleeting and sporadic knowledge of baseball who likes to insult people to get attention.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Jul 31, 2011 7:31 AM CDT reply actions 13 recs
Did you really waste 10 minutes of your life reading this stuff?
I don’t think I read a sentence.
'Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.'
by Unique on Jul 31, 2011 9:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
excellent fries
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 2, 2011 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions
He has just chillin in his computer
Him, himself and Irene
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
While I agree with you
that trading just for trading sake is wrong, I wonder how you can live with yourself. You are the smartest Cubs fan in the universe. Only you see the master plan of the shrewd Jim Hendry. You are the one that sees he is just lulling the rest of the league. In the off-season, he will make the FA signings and trades which along with the rising minor league stars will launch the Cubs to the top of the league. The championship will be achieved.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
We're getting Fielder, Beltran and CJ Wilson. And re-upping Aramis.
MLBMilestone.com - following the numbers to Cooperstown
the cubs have mastered imagineering money!
I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.
by jesus christos on Jul 31, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If anyone is writing to Hendry
ask him if he needs tomatoes. My garden really did well this year and I have too many tomatoes.
"It's all in the game, yo"
Here's a great bruschetta recipe. It's fantastic with homegrown tomatoes.
2 large (2 cups) ripe tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1/2 inch
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
Serve on slices of toasted French bread.
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Will you be the next Food Network Star?
I’m trying to convince my fiancee to sign up… but she’s no good at cooking and hates cameras, so I doubt it will work out. She just needs a better paying job.
"We're young and dumb and ready to go throw strikes." James Russell
Not me.
I hate cameras too. Wisconsin tourism made the mistake of trying to film me a few weeks ago. That poor director. I couldn’t stop laughing.
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2011 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
That's funny
I’m trying to convince my fiancee to sign up… but she’s no good at cooking and hates cameras…
That’s like saying, “I’m trying to convince my finance’ to be a Surgeon, but he/she isn’t dedicated to academia and hates the site of blood”. :^)
Just win the next game...!
No olive oil?
I usually add a bit…
"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
Oh my! Yes there is olive oil.
3 tbsp. to be exact!
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
You missed out on balsamic vinegar, too
:P
"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
Really?
I recommend adding it if you’re not doing so already.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
No, thanks.
We really like it the way it is. I can even get Mikey to eat it.
Fasten those seat belts...
PLUS 3 TBSP. OLIVE OIL
Thanks, Clutch. Good catch.
Fasten those seat belts...
by katie casey on Jul 31, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, I prefer to...
slice the garlic in half, then rub it across the toasted bread.
I don’t mind pieces of garlic, but some may not care for it. This way, you get all the aroma and a more subtle garlic flavor.
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by Gibbon Jockey on Jul 31, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Last night at a BBQ
I had fresh fried scottish eggs. The also made chicken livers on the grill. Awesome
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
There was this kid when I was growing up
and I’m sure that other people here on this site had a very similar version of this kid in their grade schools as well. I won’t use his real name so I’ll use his initials, BB, when referring to him.
Now BB had no friends, not a single one. It wasn’t like BB was a quiet kid who kept to himself or was always reading, no, BB was the loudest most obnoxious kid in our grade. In fact, he would go out of his way to annoy all the other students purposely. Now it probably goes without saying that BB got teased and beat up a lot but because he was constantly, and purposely, annoying all the other kids it always seemed like he welcomed the daily beatings and constant teasing.
At first I could not understand why BB would go out of his way to antagonize me and my fellow classmates. But as I got older I realized he didn’t enjoy being teased and pummeled on a daily basis, no, what he enjoyed was the attention. He wasn’t capable of making friends but he still craved attention so he acted as obnoxious as humanly possible in order to replace his desire for friendship with attention, even if it was being verbally and physically assaulted.
Now, I’m no child psychiatrist so I will make no attempt to figure out what kind of terrible home life he may have had that would lead him to behave in such a manor. It may have been a normal household but my guess is there had to be some sort of psychological trama that would lead someone to act in such a bizarre manner.
Eventually everyone grew tired of his antics and began ignoring BB entirely. As we got older we figured out we were giving him exactly what he wanted: attention. I’m not sure what ever happened to BB, he sort of disappeared at the beginning of high school. I think I remember hearing he got shipped off to military school but that very well could have been merely adolescent rumors. I do feel somewhat bad for how myself and my fellow classmates treated him because looking back on it now he was just a deeply disturbed kid looking to fill some void in his life the only way he was capable. He didn’t have skills to actually engage in normal behavior so he reverted to being as obnoxious as humanly possible to gain the attention be so craved.
Anyway, not sure what got me thinking about BB just thought I’d share it with the community.
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
by DTJchris on Jul 31, 2011 11:32 AM CDT reply actions 14 recs
I'm surprised you can still see,
As all those tomatoes must have been aimed at you.
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Oooh good one.
You should change your name to SenorGato Fan. I have no idea who you are and I’ve never seen you actually offer a baseball opinion, but you’re always right behind me at a moment’s notice.
So last night's discussion with Donbedouin doesn't count?
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Jul 31, 2011 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
If you haven't seen him offer a
baseball opinion then you haven’t been looking. Face facts bucko you crave all the attention you get on here.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Thanks, Sue.
In order to be a member of this site, you usually need to have opinions on things.
I have had my own thoughts on numerous Cubs-related issues here during my time on BCB.
Minor League Contributing Writer, Athletics Nation.
State high point count: 4/50
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 Aug 2, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
no problem
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
and miss probably
why is it that fools never understand how foolish they are being
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 1, 2011 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions
The dude seems spanish.
Senior Gato.
by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Aug 2, 2011 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
definitely loco
I always turn to the sports section first. The sports page records people's accomplishments; the front page has nothing but man's failures.
~Earl Warren
by lookingdeadred on Aug 2, 2011 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
As a backup, I will share this story, and as I can be known as a bit of a sarcastic poster, I'll say this is all true:
My wife and I recently had our five year old (my stepson) go to a child physchologist because he was REALLY acting out. He wasn’t punching kittens or lighting puppies on fire or anything but he would go out of his way to misbehave and do the exact opposite of what my wife or I would tell him. The wife is going through another in a long line of custody disputes with her douche of an ex and was afraid that the 5 year old was acting out because he was either picking up on the tension OR because the douche of an ex was actually mistreating him, hence the therapist.
What the therapist told us is that the 5 year old is a perfectly normal five year old and she actually laughed at some of the ways he’d misbehave (proclaiming himself the boss of the house, blurting out “Penis, butt, fart, stupid, shutup”) and said that the five year old was simply enjoying the attention, even if it was negative attention.
Her suggested solution was to put the child in a “timeout” and when he was in said timeout, he was completely ignored. If he wouldn’t sit quietly he was to be removed from the room and could only get out of timeout when he was ready to stop making a spectacle of himself.
The important part, she said; was that we did not give him warnings, there was not a way to avoid the timeout once he started the poor behavior. We also didn’t punish him any other way, no taking away his bed time snack, no taking away his “book time” This way he would know what to expect when he misbehaved and he knew it would happen EVERY time.
Just saying….we might want to try that here…if need be.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
I will remember this
when I lock my daughter in the shed for acting out :)
I get what you’re saying though. My daughter is 15 months and completely tests us, no matter how much we warned her to stop. So we changed things while we were on vacation this weekend, and rather than telling her now, she went to timeout in the pack and play away from everyone. She screamed and was angry, but then she got quite. At that point was fine, and she didn’t act that way the rest of the day or weekend.
I hope to God that this doesn’t last until she’s 5.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 1, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Time out in the pack and play??
Hell, I wish MY room was one of those. Those little miracles do everything!
Dude, it gets worse.
Though I should say the 5 year old is both willful AND smart and that adds to the issue. More than one person has commented that he’s an old soul.
It’s pretty damn interesting to see what was then a 3 year old perfectly use sarcasm.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
wait until she is a teenager
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by lookingdeadred on Aug 2, 2011 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions
It puts the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
viva la shoemilelucion!
I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.
by jesus christos on Aug 1, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Has he begun to change how he acts since you implemented this?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, it's still not perfect behavior some days, but it's taking hold
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
Rec'd
and you’re spot on, lots of folks had someone like that in their class, playground, neighborhood, etc.
Just win the next game...!
I never said Hendry turned down Byrd for Minor
or even that he should have gotten Minor for Byrd. I just said that he didn’t seem to try vary hard to use Byrd to plug the hole in the market left by Beltran/Pence. I like Byrd for what he is, but he isn’t going to lead us to the WS next year. And, yes, there were reports after the Pence trade that the Braves were willing to include Minor to get Pence.
NL source says the Braves would have included Mike Minor as part of a deal for Hunter Pence.
Rolls eyes
You used a tweet from Olney yesterday to back your assertion that Minor was never offered to the Astros. From this thread:
The Mets have been turned down on requests for Mike Minor, Julio Teheran, or Arodys Vizcaino of the Braves, Zack Wheeler or Gary Brown of the Giants, and Domonic Brown or Jarred Cosart of the Phillies, reports ESPN’s Jayson Stark.As with B.J. Upton, the Braves don’t appear willing to give up Julio Teheran, Randall Delgado, Mike Minor, or Arodys Vizcaino for Beltran, tweets ESPN’s Buster Olney.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/atlanta_braves/page/3/
I picked the first one for lawlz, but yeah the whole "won’t give up Minor" remained consistent in all their rumors. I really doubt Marlon Byrd was the exception.
by SenorGato on Jul 31, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
1) those reports were in regard to offers for Beltran, and 2) they were reported six days before the one I just gave you. You believe the sources you want to believe, and I’ll believe mine…
But seriously SG, I like your enthusiasm and often agree with your points. If nothing else, I like having your point of view around, since it is quite often against the popular opinion and that’s fine. But it’s almost impossible to dialogue with you. I’m not going to sit here and say with absolute certainty that Minor was offered for Pence. That’s not the point. The point is that it’s hard to believe that Byrd couldn’t have been shopped as a cheaper alternative to Pence for a worthwhile return. I don’t think Hendry was ever motivated to move him, but that’s just me.
by Bradsbeard on Aug 2, 2011 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You caught me.
I do have to stick to if they’re not giving up Minor for Beltran then the chance of Byrd landing him is as close to 0 as possible.
Fair enough, we can agree to disagree.
I’ll stand by my belief that after missing out on Beltran and Pence, it’s conceivable the Braves might have been willing to offer Minor or something of similar quality for Byrd if Hendry had engaged them in serious talks, especially if they did offer him for Pence.
You can't rec your own post
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
by Shanghai Badger on Aug 2, 2011 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Where is NBF?
The drop in intelligence here, just from one poster, is noticeable to say the least over the past week or so.
D’you run him out Nunya? Maybe you overwhelmed him with knowledge, as per the usual.
by SenorGato on Aug 2, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
NBF is on vacation.
I assure you, he’ll be back.
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I can see why it wasn't mailed
Someone talked some sense into his rock-hard head. The letter has absolutely no substance to it other than yet another rant by some ass-clown who doesn’t know a damned thing about how trades are consummated.
Guess he got bored with lip diddling.
Just win the next game...!
Hey look look another critic with some more
hard hitting analysis and knowledge. It’s what I’ve come to expect ’round these parts.
OK jackass how 'bout this
You don’t know shit and you’re pissing everyone off. Like I said, you’re obviously bored with lip diddling.
Put some though into a post and don’t read like a spoiled brat and perhaps some folks here may just take you seriously. Until then you’re going to get it shoved right back in your face.
Just win the next game...!
by blackhawk24 on Aug 2, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 10 recs
meanie head
I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.
by jesus christos on Aug 2, 2011 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Jesus, knock of the name calling.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
its not like i called him a poopie head
I personally believe that damaged ligaments and tendons (among other abrasions) aren't the reason for the team playing so poorly relative the rest of Major League Baseball, so accordingly, James Hendry should be relieved of his highly important duties as General Manager of the Chicago Cubs franchise.
by jesus christos on Aug 2, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
Throw crap, attract flies. Not that difficult of a concept.
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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 Aug 2, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone just got dunked on
That was Jordan over Ewing stuff
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Huh??
All Jordan did was give max effort.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Read the post by Cubbie-Tim
to see how some thought can be put into a post that is also a rant.
I don’t agree with everything he said but one thing is for sure, he put some thought into his post.
Lastly, it’s easy to take push-back behind a keyboard.
Just win the next game...!
...
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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 Aug 3, 2011 6:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Right.
For anyone who posts pictures, all you have to do is post
…
in the subject line of your comment. This will allow people to collapse them if, say, they’re at work and don’t want photos showing. Thanks.
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Nice
I never knew that.
I can't count the reasons I should stay
One by one they all just fade away
by HotSludgeSundae on Aug 5, 2011 5:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Or if they don't want to be freaked out
by creepy spider pics. That one the other day almost gave me nightmares.
Fasten those seat belts...
our guys
either make too much money or nobody wants them. or we’ll get nothing good for them.whats hendry gonna do.with this 7 game win streak you’re seeing the team we were supposed to have.
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