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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Tuesday 8/2, 6:05 CT: Here We Go Again

Write your own caption: Reed Johnson of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by teammate Marlon Byrd after scoring on a sacrifice fly in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Believe it or not, it's only been a little over a week since the Cubs posted their first three-game winning streak of 2011. I know, it seems like a month. But tonight, the Cubs once again have a chance to post their third consecutive win.

You might expect tonight to be a high-scoring game. Why? In addition to the usual pitcher preview, after the jump, I found this tidbit about tonight's starting pitchers:

#Pirates' Correia is 2-6 w/ NL home-worst 6.62 ERA (min. 50 IP) @ PNC. Opposing him Tues. is #Cubs' Wells, 0-2 w/ 7.88 ERA in 5 road starts.less than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet Reply

Couple that with Randy Wells' ERA in the first inning this year -- 11.25 in 12 starts -- and you might have the makings of a 16-15 game today.

Cubs lineup:

Castro SS, Barney 2B, Ramirez 3B, Peña 1B, Byrd CF, Soto C, Soriano LF, Colvin RF, Wells P

Pirates lineup:

McCutchen cf, Jones rf, Walker 2b, Lee 1b, Ludwick lf, Alvarez 3b, Cedeno ss, McKenry c, Correia p

Star-divide

Today's Starting Pitchers
Randy Wells
Randy Wells
Cubs
vs. Kevin Correia
Kevin Correia
Pirates
2-4 W-L 12-8
6.16 ERA 4.31
42 SO 68
29 BB 31
11 HR 16
vs. Pit -- vs. Cubs

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 - Randy Wells 2-4 12 12 0 0 0 0 64.1 79 45 44 11 29 42 6.16 1.68


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2011 - Kevin Correia 12-8 23 22 1 0 0 0 133.2 145 71 64 16 31 68 4.31 1.32

Randy Wells faced the Pirates at PNC on May 28. If I were you, I wouldn't click on that link. Anyway, current Pirates are hitting .343 (23-for-67) against Randy, and that includes 4-for-9 (.444) and two home runs from newly-acquired Ryan Ludwick. This does not bode well.

The Cubs defeated Kevin Correia on July 9 at PNC and hit him pretty hard. But in his previous two starts vs. the Cubs this year, Correia had posted a 1.35 ERA in 13.1 innings, winning both of them. Current Cubs are hitting .252 (28-for-111) against Correia with just one home run (Jeff Baker). Naturally, Baker isn't playing tonight. (And no, I wouldn't be playing him ahead of Tyler Colvin -- he could play LF, or any one of several positions.)

Today's game is on CSN Chicago and ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.

MLB.com Gameday

Baseball-reference.com game preview

SB Nation game preview

Please visit our SB Nation Pirates site Bucs Dugout.

Today's first pitch thread will be up at 6:05 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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And glad to see Colvin in the lineup.

Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

by elgato on Aug 2, 2011 4:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya see?...

…Quade DOES read BCB.

Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.

by Easy Ed on Aug 2, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could be a coincidence.

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by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2011 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah...he's lost...

he’s gotta turn somewhere for good advice.

Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.

by Easy Ed on Aug 2, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

Wouldn’t surprise me.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dissenting view on Colvin

I think Quade did the right thing not playing Colvin against lefties. I think the reason he didn’t is because he is a mess now, and hitting is a confidence thing. Putting him in to fail against lefties won’t help him at all. He needs to hit righties first and then see what he can do. Of course, Quade can’t say “i didn’t play him because he is a disaster right now against lefties” so he says he wants to get Johnson and Baker some ABs. Colvin is probably never going to hit lefties much, but now is not the time to re-prove that.

You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone

by RTGrules on Aug 2, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I disagree

I believe from now until the end of the season is the time to find out if Colvin is going to be a part of 2012 now. I understand your confidence concern but if he wants to be a proven major leaguer, then he’s going to have to hit lefties as well as righties.

"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." — Tommy Lasorda
Fire Q & J

by KS_Cub4Life on Aug 2, 2011 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree with the last statment

But you can’ t just will it to happen. Starting him for 10 or 12 games against righties first is not going to stop you from getting a good long look for the rest of the season. I am not saying never play him against lefties, but a dozen starts against righties gives him a fighting chance at least.

You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. - Al Capone

by RTGrules on Aug 2, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

His numbers are very similar

Against righties and Lefties. .686ops against Lefties and .714 against righties. His slugging % is identical!

by Notsnud on Aug 2, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am happier. :)

Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

by elgato on Aug 2, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ya know...

as much as I’d like to see Pittsburgh win the Central, I’d also like to see the Cubs sweep them, for being such a pain in the ass the last couple years.

Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.

by Easy Ed on Aug 2, 2011 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me, too.

And I’m fine with Milwaukee winning the division. Or Pittsburgh.

Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

by elgato on Aug 2, 2011 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not Milwaukee, they still have Ryan Braun.

Although, is it just me, or has he been much more tolerable this year?

never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody but St. Louis or Cincinnati.

Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.

by elgato on Aug 2, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

honestly, anyone but Cincinnati...

i hate-respect the Cardinals
I’m Okay with the Brewers
The Pirates are telling me there is a chance for us

Cincinnati with their stupid announcers, stupid manager, double agent communist pitcher, stupid first baseman, stupid right fielder, and stupid center fielder. i hate them.

by epsilon on Aug 2, 2011 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

There's only one non-Cub option.........

………and it’s the Bucs. Bought my Pirates hat last week, have been wearing it proudly, and hope they take the next three from the Cubs.

Seriously, impossible to want CIN, STL or MIL to win the division. SImply impossible.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by tville on Aug 2, 2011 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I saw you in that Pirates hat.

While I hope they win… nope, not buying one of their caps. I still remember the 1970s Pirates, the Cubs big rival. Hard to really love them.

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by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we feel the same way, Al..........

………..but I was willing to go one step further in sporting the chapeau.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ~ Frank Sinatra

by tville on Aug 2, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's just you.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 2, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

If the Brewers, Reds or Cardinals win the division...

…. I hope they get swept in the first round.

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by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2011 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Seconded and rec'd

Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.

by Easy Ed on Aug 2, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

PFFT

they picked up Jerry Hairston Jr last week! Its Brewers vs. does it really matter in the WS

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya

honestly, without BDW we would have 3 wins so far and the Astros would have 2…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a fair point.

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually I am too.

I’m going to miss this game. :) It’s my daughter’s birthday. She wants us to watch “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” tonight with her.

Fasten those seat belts...

by katie casey on Aug 2, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's merely a flesh wound.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ni!

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by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm the one percent of the youth that didnt find MP

funny…i tried…gave it the old college try…meh.

by epsilon on Aug 2, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont find it funny

moreso entertaining in a brainless sort of way…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

i had a girlfriend in college who would just quote the fire out of grail

and she couldnt just straight quote it, she giggled all the while quoting it which just pissed me off more….

by epsilon on Aug 2, 2011 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

They ate Robin's minstrels ... and there was much rejoicing.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 2, 2011 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, about time.

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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

CUBS!!

BLOW EM UP!!

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry

by Hammer on Aug 2, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

THE TRUCK

BACK IT UP!!!!

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

knowing our luck

all that would be accomplished is the truck backing into the marquee destroying half of the facade of Wrigley…in the ensuing mad scramble Hendry gets Ricketts to sign off on a 10 year extension with a no-fire clause…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

A chance for TWO three game winning streaks?!?!?!

Quade was right!!!!!

It’s happening!!!!!

"Stuff like this is why they should shut off the internet."

by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST

by fsuapollo on Aug 2, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Hai Britney

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 2, 2011 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I've blocked everyone.

I’m posting alone in this thread.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

What did you say?

All I see is a gray bar with your name. :)

Fasten those seat belts...

by katie casey on Aug 2, 2011 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I REALLY wish

that I could download that at work and use it since this is about the only place I visit this site at…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Burn

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 2, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, and ballroom dancing.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

SHE'S A NICE LADY

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

im saying mean things about you and you cant see them

na na na na

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 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

DAN YOU ARE AWESOME

BEST BCB POSTER EVER

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:35 PM CDT reply actions  

more like anti-best amirite

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 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, BACK OFF NOW.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

fine

ill just say rude things pertaining to his mother

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 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I suggest a three-step process:

1) Unrec, 2) SWL 3) BLOCK

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've blocked myself.

This is quite odd.

never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:40 PM CDT reply actions  

It's perfectly healthy!

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you think we'll win?

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

I dunno, who cares.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good point. Watch the Bachelorette last night?

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes!

How mean was Ashely’s sister?! Can you say Amy Winehouse wannabe?

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'm going to be the next Bachelor.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I won't tell your girlfriend.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good, thanks.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'm cheering for the Pirates tonight.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arrrghhhhhhh!

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Aaaaarrrrggghhhhhhh

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

pffft

admit it – you were watching Secret Life last night and cried the whole time

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Secret Life is the worst show of all time.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know

unfortunately my wife forces me to watch all of her shows while bitching if we watch D-Day: The Longest Day or Modern Marvels…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have two steadfast beliefs.

The first is that Jim Hendry should be fired. The second is that Secret Life of the American Teenager is destroying America’s youth. It’s flat out socially irresponsible.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know...teenagers these days have all these amazing things that can help them in their attempt to grow up...

two of these things are sometimes easily forgotten, they’re called parents.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope, clearly Hollywoods

responsibility…they told me that it is my job to be my kids friend and make sure that no big-bad bully is picking on them or that they get red ink on their papers

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not that worried that my 14 year old son will be destroyed by SLOTAT....

because I make him watch Shark Week and Son’s of Guns instead of that other bullshit.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a choice...

put up with that for an hour a week or get the guilt trip for not spending time with her for 2 hours…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd just make my wife watch it with him LOL!

Actually, I’d ground him if I saw him watching it.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

thankfully

my 18 month old son hasnt taken too much of an interest in TV yet…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've been at it for awhile.

I used to have to babysit my nephew, then when he started growing out of most of the stupid shows, my son started growing into them.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

ehhhhh

I had a co-worker once that would go out to the bar after they put their kids to bed without a babysitter…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a different type of stupid.

Every single parent on Secret Life is an enabler who has no idea how to act as an authoritarian.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

no they arent enablers

they are their kids friends…our kids need more friends…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a dream about how the series ends.

With everyone miserable, homeless, and broke.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

We didn't resign Blake DeWitt?!?!?

NOOO!!!!

never forget...
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anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes, those too.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

...
It’s flat out socially irresponsible.

That Jim Hendry should be fired or Secret Life…

the funny part about it is that they say sex/talk about sex 500 times an episode and its on ABC Family…

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

suite life >> secret life

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 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

ehhh

I dont think that would fix it – mallet to the head Looney Tunes style is the only way

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

if youre older than 8 and watch suite life

im sure drinking will be involved in some shape or form

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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

So you preferred Zack and Cody's earlier work.

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Definitely.

I miss the Latino dude, and that fat cleaning ladie, and, of course, Ashley Tisdale.

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Show got lame when they moved to the boat.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

The fact that you know this...

doesn’t surprise me at all.

Also, I’d do the Mom.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ashley Tisdale.

never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually, I've only seen bits and pieces of Suite Life.

The plot didn’t make sense to me. Disney peaked with Even Stevens.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES!

the chick on that show was HOT!!!!

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

She was naked in some crappy horror movie.

And it was awesome.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

good thing 90's nickelodeon is back

aleast for 4 hrs every weekday

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 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

I’m gonna need some details.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

11pm-3am CT on teen nick

shows for the first few weeks have been pretty lame, though

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 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

They just playing Hey Dude and such?

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

doug, all that, kenan and kel, and clarissa explains it all

they werent bad, but they werent totally awesome, either

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 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pfft, Doug wasn't awesome?

Sober up, dude. Kenan and Kel were badass too.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Arnold was a good one.

never forget...
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anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Arnold's bedroom was amazing.

Rocko’s Modern Life is an overlooked classic as well.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

So was My Brother and Me.

Best worst show ever.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

kenan and kel was awesome

but im talking about hey arnold, rugrats, angry beavers, salute your shorts etc as being totally awesome

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 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Angry Beavers was the downfall of Nicktoons.

That or CatDog.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, youre blocked

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 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

My opinions on Nicktoons are important and true.

You need to hear them. Desperately.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kenan and Kel was great..

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rocket Power?!

never forget...
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by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

according to good ol' wikipedia

itll be on eventually

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 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but he's got cute dimples.

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

Who is dtpollitt and who is SWL here?

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 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

but does Cubs.com

and a block users app? DIDNT THINK SO!

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wait, no foolin'?

There’s a ‘block user’ app?

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 2, 2011 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

theres a fan post about it

over on the right side bar – click on it – I hear its all the rage

by hansman1982 on Aug 2, 2011 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

But installing and running it means I can’t get all the fights and gossip.

"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo

by chilango2 on Aug 2, 2011 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

…but you can’t post “dick pole” on cubs.com….

"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella

by anormal on Aug 2, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubs.com is too classy to allow such trash

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 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dan is SO missing out.

Baseball is pitching, hitting, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Aug 2, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which reminds me.

Is it just me or is Marmol’s bum getting bigger?

Fasten those seat belts...

by katie casey on Aug 2, 2011 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's always had quite a big one...

I haven’t noticed…
Not that I’ve been looking…

never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...

by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 2, 2011 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

you have quite the imagination....bravo!

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

by cooliogirl47 on Aug 2, 2011 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Darn it.

This is the sort of thing that keeps me from blocking you.

Fasten those seat belts...

by katie casey on Aug 2, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

Perfect.

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by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

shoot

I clicked the link to 5/28. Sweet, painful memories.

by BeltwayCubsFan on Aug 2, 2011 5:24 PM CDT reply actions  

You can still feel pain?

"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." — Tommy Lasorda
Fire Q & J

by KS_Cub4Life on Aug 2, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

booty.

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

@arrrrrrrrrrr

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

by santoswoodenlegs on Aug 2, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Holy shit it's quiet in here.

Which isn’t that odd, considering I’m the only one posting.

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

by dtpollitt on Aug 2, 2011 6:04 PM CDT reply actions  

we're just discussing several highly successful, risk free get rich quick schemes

shame you cant read them…

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 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is buying the Cubs one of them?

FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.

by shoemile on Aug 2, 2011 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

JUMP

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/8/2/2309483/first-pitch-thread-cubs-vs-pirates-tuesday-8-2-6-05-ct#comments

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!

by sue369 on Aug 2, 2011 6:09 PM CDT reply actions  

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