Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Preview, Monday 8/8, 7:05 CT: An Anniversary
by Al Yellon on Aug 8, 2011 5:00 PM CDT
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23 years ago tonight, the Phillies and Cubs were scheduled to play the first night game in Wrigley Field's history. They managed to make it to within six outs (through the top of the fourth inning) of an official game, with the Cubs leading 3-1, before a torrential downpour forced the game's postponement. Thus the first official night game in Wrigley history was played the next night against the Mets, with the Cubs winning 6-4.
I mention this because if you're younger than about 30, you probably have no memory of the Cubs playing all day games at home, and the night games at Wrigley feel "normal" to you. I like day baseball, but night games, now about 30 per year, are just another common Wrigley Field occurrence. It may be in the future that the number of night games could be upped to around 40, which would be fine with me. As I said, I like day games. But modern baseball requires much of the schedule to be played at night.
Just a couple of thoughts about an era gone by, as the Cubs play a night game on the anniversary of "8/8/88", which would have been a fine day to remember the first Wrigley night game. If only the rain had held off for another 30 minutes or so.
Cubs lineup:
Castro SS, Barney 2B, Ramirez 3B, Peña 1B, Byrd CF, Soriano LF, Colvin RF, Soto C, Garza P
Nationals lineup:
Ankiel CF, Espinosa 2B, Zimmerman 3B, Morse 1B, Werth RF, Gomes LF, Desmond SS, Ramos C, Wang P
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Matt Garza started against the Nationals on July 7 in Washington. The Cubs wound up winning the game, but not because of the way Garza pitched. Matt was outstanding in his last start, last Wednesday in Pittsburgh, and he has a 2.70 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 11 starts at Wrigley Field. Current Nationals are hitting .370 (13-for-35) against him, but most of that was from that awful outing in DC in July.
You might think, that since Chien-Ming Wang spent his entire career with the Yankees, and missed quite a bit of time before this year, that he had never faced the Cubs. But you would be wrong -- he threw eight solid innings against them for New York on June 18, 2005. (Boxscore for amusement value only.) Among current Cubs, the one who's faced him most is, as you might expect, Carlos Pena: 6-for-16 (.375), three doubles, one HR. Wang has not pitched well in his two starts since returning to the major leagues (15 hits, only 2 K in nine innings, 9.00 ERA).
Today's game is on CSN Chicago Plus ("check local listings") and MASN. Here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
Baseball-reference.com game preview
Please visit our SB Nation Nationals site Federal Baseball.
Today's first pitch thread will be up at 7:05 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 8 pm, 9 pm and 9:45 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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At the ballpark
And was hoping to get a cheap bleacher seat and watch batting practice.
Batting practice rained out and everyone is asking around face value for a ticket. I’m a bit surprised. Hope the game is played.
by mph3 on Aug 8, 2011 5:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Wait until the 2nd inning
then low ball someone
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
It's 2 hours before...
the game starts. You won’t get a deal this early. Wait til around 7 and then you can get a ticket for 10 bucks max, then just move on down to wherever you want. I’m thinking about doing the same thing if it stops raining.
Does that work for bleacher seats?
Also, where do you go?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Where do you go for tickets, I mean.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
there is a place right by Bacci
Normally I just wait for the game to start then find a random dude.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Nowhere in particular...
I just find someone who looks like they’re ready to get rid of their ticket(s) and move on with their night. I generally try to avoid the POS in the little box across from Vines on Clark St though. And the guys by the red line stop are usually a waste of time too.
Across from Vines
Hate that place – the guys under the EL are assholes
Find a random is my advice
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
The guy...
across the street from Vines called me a derogatory term for gay people because I wouldn’t buy tickets from him one day at the cost he was asking — with tons of people walking by. I couldn’t believe it. I’m not gay, but I wanted to rip the guy’s head off at the time. I’ll never buy from that POS again.
Yep
At a bar having a pint. Thought there would be cheaper seats early. More than happy to wait with my pint of great lakes until prices drop.
by mph3 on Aug 8, 2011 5:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Paid 25$ for a bleacher seat outside murphys. Should be good for the rescheduled game. Double admittance.
by mph3 on Aug 8, 2011 6:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You're right, Al...
I don’t remember all home games being day games. I was born in 1984, but I still don’t remember them.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
I was born in 80
and I barely remember them
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Cliff Bartosh!
He pitched in the 2005 game linked above. I had totally forgotten about that guy. Also, wasn’t right before the Cubs went on a big losing streak, Al?
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Looks like the Cubs had an eight-game losing streak that started on June 30
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/2005-schedule-scores.shtml
Nice lineup – I love the two high OBP guys batting 1 and 2, as well as the DH in the #9 spot (although he did account for the only Cubs run that day).
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 8, 2011 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at the game on 8/8/88
At the ripe old age of a month and a week
Please share your most memorable experience that night
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
Maddux and Jody Davis sliding around on the tarp
Of course!
by Mulhollandmania on Aug 9, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't forget Les Lancaster was with them!
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Of course, of course
I apologize for the oversight on my part there. Forgive me, Les!
by Mulhollandmania on Aug 9, 2011 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
8/8/88 - I remember it well...
Even watching it on TV from 1,000 miles away, you could tell there was a lot of electricity at Wrigley that night. (No pun intended.) Bill Murray was in the booth with Harry drinking an ice cold Budweiser. Sandberg went yard. Great memories until the rain came and washed it all away…
Get 'em on, Get 'em over, Get 'em in!
I remember the old guy they had to throw the switch...
and him saying “Let there be light”. He’s probably gone now, because he was a pretty old fella THEN.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
Harry Grossman was his name
He passed away in 1991, at the age of 94.
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 8, 2011 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I watched from 1,700 miles away in Mexico City.
And I remember whining my way into the Sports Illustrated issue with the corresponding article and photos.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I was...
out of the country for the last 10 days, and was pretty cut off from the internet… can someone give please explain to me why Jim Hendry didn’t trade a single player from this team at the deadline?
He wants the appearance of having a competitive team to attract key FA's.
At least that’s what I think he did it for.
He did trade 'Dome...
nobody else would agree to being moved and nobody wanted anyone that Hendry was willing to move. Should be Hendry’s final “Trading Deadline Day” as a Cubs GM…so, we got that going for us.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
Gary Hughes was just on Sirius XM
and he said that there weren’t a lot of takers. He also said that they didn’t trade Pena because they might want to keep him for “the future”
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
The only problem is,
Pena is here on a one-year contract.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions
God...
“Year 3” featuring more Hendry and Quade is going to W. year 8.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Err
going to feel like W. year 8
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not good when even one of the hosts was talking about ridiculous the approach was
He made a comment about how the mirrors they must be using in Wrigley don’t reflect reality
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
It doesn't appear Ricketts gave Hendry any direction at the deadline.
As though he’s yet to decide if Hendry should come back or not. Which is really weird to me.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
It's really weird that our wonderful owner
has done something probably to the detriment of the club?
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess not.
But I mean, I’m perplexed as to what is or isn’t going to happen the rest of the season that would push Ricketts to fire or retain Hendry. Regardless of one’s feelings on Hendry, I think enough has been done to make a decision either way.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
When he bought the team,
The impression I had was that he was one of us fans. It seems I was very wrong in thinking that.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He's more a fan of the experience
than anything. It seems to me that he realizes he really doesn’t understand baseball and so he stays away from any in depth discussion on stats or philosophy other than building from within.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
I think this is true.
He’d really prefer to stay away from any hard hitting questions about the team, and just hype up the fan experience. Which is fine. Unfortunately, he walked into a situation that is way worse than he thought, and he needs to deal with it. The buck stops with him.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
Yes it does
but he seems to have placed all his faith in Hendry and how will things every change with JH having to fire himself to effect improveent.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
They're buying the sizzle
not the steak.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
Agreed.
If he keeps thinking we’ll show up regardless of record, he’ll find out how wrong he is in a hurry.
And sadly, Wrigley won’t start filling up again until the Cubs start winning games.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he's aware that fans are pissed off.
And that bringing the same team back next year will keep the seats empty. I’m hoping he does something about that.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
But look at the attendance during the weekend!
Maybe it was all the Lollapalosers in town or whatever, but two sellouts and a 39,000+ games. Tourists will continue to buy tickets at $85 each, no questions asked. He can field f-ing Neifi and people will still fill the seats.
The problem is that us, the hardcore fan, is not fully represented in the stands, where matters most.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Well, hopefully the thin crowds in September will force him to make some changes.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
Right
This isn’t f’n Disney World. I love that experience because it’s fun, and everyone is always going to go there because there’s stuff to do. Less and less people are going to want to pay to see this team get it’s teeth kicked in on a regular basis. Just because there’s bleachers and incredibly overpriced beer and hot dogs doesn’t mean the pull will remain the same.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell, I got offered free tickets to tonight's game
And I turned ’em down without really thinking about it.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
This is starting to feel like
the most suffocated I’ve ever felt like a fan. To want change for the better so bad, and to see changes for the worse being made right in the face of that.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that's how most of us feel.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I came into this season apathetic.
But now I’m terrified changes won’t be made. It’s ridiculous.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
It is.
For a bunch of us, the season has gone like this:
April: Joke about how bad we’re going to do, but remain cautiously optimistic
May: Well, we’re bad, getting worse, blow it up and joke about how nothing will happen
June: Something is going to happen, right? Also, teeth gnashing.
July: You have to be shitting me. Nothing happened? Well, at least this means new management.
August: Oh shit…
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
He also didn't trade ARAM because Hendry "respects" the no trade rights earned by players
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem
I'm afraid we have ALOT of players for "the future" already on this team.
Fire Jim Hendry. Injuries aren't the problem.
Barney batting second again?
I’m not smart enough to understand the genius behind that move.
"The cheaper the hood, the gaudier the talk" - Philip Marlowe
by ForTheLoveOfBiitner on Aug 8, 2011 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
He is less hated than DeWitt?
Seriously I’m not sure who else should be there.
John Grabow: $4.8 million in 2011.
Someone who's getting on base.
Which is actually, sadly, more likely to be DeWitt right now. But since I’d prefer Barney in the line-up, maybe Byrd could hit 2 while he’s hot.
You’re right that it’s really just a matter of picking the lesser of evils.
"The cheaper the hood, the gaudier the talk" - Philip Marlowe
by ForTheLoveOfBiitner on Aug 8, 2011 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions
6/18/2005 I remember that better than 8/8/88...
I was really too young to say that I remember watching the Cubs playing mostly day games but I was at the game that Wang last pitched vs the Cubs. Reading that box score is pretty funny now, It was the day before my 21st birthday and it was the first and only time that D.Jeter hit a grand slam.
"I know I'm crazy, but I love the Cubs"
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on 6/17/2005
was the first and only time I met Ron Santo in the lobby of our hotel in New York….
"I know I'm crazy, but I love the Cubs"
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The rainout
I have to admit, there was something somehow fitting about the first night game at Wrigley being rained out.
Even watching it on TV from MN it looked like the players enjoyed the rain, using the tarp as a giant slip-n-slide.
Damn, I’m getting old…
Wasn't Maddux one of the players sliding on the tarp?
I think Les Lancaster was another one.
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 8, 2011 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Al Nipper, Les Lancaster and Jody Davis
by doofus cubs guy on Aug 8, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeebus, you'd think I'd remember that Jody Davis was one of the guys.
As for Al Nipper – I try to repress any memories I have of him ever wearing a Cubs uniform.
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 8, 2011 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
deadline to sign our draft picks?
I haven’t heard anything at all on Baez! Anyone have any info to share ? Thanks
by bleedinblue76 on Aug 8, 2011 5:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
A hearty congrats to Cassie
for winning NL Player of the Week.
I love him lots.
"The cheaper the hood, the gaudier the talk" - Philip Marlowe
by ForTheLoveOfBiitner on Aug 8, 2011 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
How long do you think this game will be delayed?
It’s raining pretty hard.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
not looking good. Two bands after the one passing through now. Looks to be moving slow.
by mph3 on Aug 8, 2011 5:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This game reminds me
I need to wish my cousin a happy birthday.
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by Craig in South Bend on Aug 8, 2011 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Who pitched that first night game?
Wasn’t it Sutcliffe?
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Aug 8, 2011 5:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
It was.
And he gave up a HR to Phil Bradley, the Phillies’ leadoff hitter, before settling down.
Since the game was rained out, there’s no box score available on Baseball Reference. Is there any way to see the box score/play-by-play for that game somewhere?
by Jody Jody Davis on Aug 8, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The game is on regular CSN.
The Sox game is on CSN+.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
2011 Cubs are playing .538 when Castro is in the lead off spot
He also is in the midst of a 8 game hitting streak, (having hit safely 9/10 games and 18/24 games since the ASB).
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
What's the record
when he’s in the 3 spot? Or, where did you find that stat? Thanks.
If it wasn't for the injuries, we'd be printing WS tickets right now.
to the three hole with him!
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 8, 2011 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I left Chicago before the lights were installed. Night games, despite all the pro arguments, just don't seem right to me.
One way or the other, to night is the night for wonderful one, the first game of our next 7 game streak.
I hope…
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
How do you post the pics again??
Lil help
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Press the little tree next to the chain
copy the link. Voila.
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Still do not get it
Little tree?? Chain??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
It's between the title of your post
and the comment section of your post.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
It is the green thingy on the right and looks like this:
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
When you click on it paste the address of the picture in the box which should pop up.
The address will look a little like this: http://home.mnet-online.de/dj7mgq/CubsPics/CubsVictoryBerlin.jpg
When you hit OK it should insert something similar to this:
<img src=“http://home.mnet-online.de/dj7mgq/CubsPics/CubsVictoryBerlin.jpg”/>
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
See:
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
by chilango2 on Aug 8, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i am impressed by your MS paint skills!
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 8, 2011 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Your praise is the best thing ever, oh my Savior.
And yeah, I’m awesome at paint.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Not gonna lie
I’m a little worried that you had to censor the other two websites you were at…
They have two liter bottles now? To think I spent all that time demanding a liter!
Yeah. You ought to be worried.
Hacking sites at work is a big no-no.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
The cubs should pound Wang tonight....
Garza vs Wang is a total mismatch
by TJ11 on Aug 8, 2011 6:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
needs more wood and johnson
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 8, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
This is what it looks like right now:
It’s awful out there.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
hurry im not an idiot
now whered i leave that wang??
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Do you mean this?
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
Kaplan is doing an
interview with Campana right now. Tony is a cute kid.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
careful Geo is the jealous type, he he
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Paul Sullivan just said Campana is better than Fuld.
You tell ’em, Paulie!
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
Im trying Wenerschnitzel
In my desperate attempt to find a decent hot dog in LA. Wish me luck
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Noted - thats what I was gonna get too
Phew
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Well its either chili dog or fries
I prefer the chedder cheese fries from Marios in Northbrook – god those are awesome
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
Just make sure you get the beef dog and not the cheap one
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
make sure you get the chedder cheese and not the nacho shit
Its fatty and oily and awesome. Better then Mustards by far
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
They're atrocious.
A dollar is 95 cents more than they should be sold for.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
So you hate the chili I see
is the hot dog decent at least?? I like ketchup, mustard, onion and sport peppers normally. I like ketchup so what!!
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I think they sell a Chicago dog there.
And the people out in California aren’t smart enough to know ketchup on a dog is a no-no, so you should be good to go.
FIRE JIM HENDRY. Injuries aren't the problem.
Compared to Hot Dougs, yeah. Vomit-inducing.
But they’re pretty great for cheap-o fast food.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
I have not -
Im gonna email myself to remember right now.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
All the yelp reviews
say good food and that the owner is a dick. Ha – now I gotta see this for myself
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
I didn't really like the beef, and he tried to put onions on it!
never heard of anyone doing that, and he looked at me like I had a dick growing out of my forehead when I declined…
Guten Nacht - Go CUBS!
If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.
I know you're as bored as I am. Just trying to amuse you. No hobo.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
NSFW! NSFW!
Or anywhere else, for that matter.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That's you?
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Kinda unable to check 720 or TV right now
anyone know if the game is delayed/postponed? Tarp on field?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
That's a link, by the way
Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt that he swings at.
Not when it's posted in the headline.
Post it in the comment section of the post.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Oh forget it
Copy and paste:
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/generic/weather/radar_images/wrigley-field
Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt that he swings at.
check swing grounder to the hole
beats it out for a hit!
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
Strike two
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Literally just failed the internet
Soriano's Contract: Approximately one dollar for every pitch in the dirt that he swings at.
Strike two!
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Aug 8, 2011 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No it's not
You have to link on the text field, not on the subject line.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
but to be more specific...
…it’s not.
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Me see no link.
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If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
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