"The Worm Has Turned"
That's what Lou Piniella said about the Cubs' fortunes after Wednesday night's heart-stopper of a win.
After last night's 6-2 win over the Astros, which put the Cubs back in sole possession of first place by half a game over the Brewers, maybe Lou's on to something.
And what turned things last night? Power, something the Cubs have been woefully short of most of the year. They hit four home runs, including two in the first inning, with Alfonso Soriano leading off the game with one for the eighth time this year (one more and he breaks the team record for such things; it was set by Rick Monday in 1976). Cliff Floyd and Daryle Ward also went deep; Floyd's now homered in consecutive games and if he, at last, has his power stroke back, this is what we've been waiting for all season from him. Better late than never, right?
And Ward, playing in place of Derrek Lee (who fouled a ball off his knee on Wednesday, and sat, presumably, so he can be 100% for the series this weekend in St. Louis), had a Lee-like day, homering and also hitting a single. He's now hitting .340/.446/.540 in a no-longer-small-sample-size 100 at-bats, with 3 HR and 16 RBI and twenty walks, and I daresay he may be the most valuable bench player the Cubs have had in my lifetime.
With the 4-0 lead before the Astros had sent anyone to the plate, Steve Trachsel didn't have to be perfect, and he wasn't -- in five innings he allowed seven hits, three walks and two home runs, fortunately both solo jobs, and was helped out of a jam when Lance Berkman lined into a double play in the third inning. Props again to the bullpen; they shut the Astros down on only one hit over the last four innings with five strikeouts.
One of those strikeouts was Kerry Wood's called K on Craig Biggio to end the seventh inning; this was notable for two reasons. First, because Wood had had such a poor outing against the Pirates on Sunday, I was pleased to see him put up a 1-2-3 inning, and second, because this was the final time these two veteran players would face each other. Biggio had faced Wood 41 times before last night, getting six hits; he had struck him out ten times, and that was the eleventh; after the K you could see on the telecast, Biggio having a brief conversation with plate umpire Jeff Kellogg. I could imagine him saying something complimentary about Wood; in his final visit to Wrigley Field earlier this month, Biggio was given a couple of gifts by the Cubs (a number "7" from the scoreboard and a seat numbered "7"), and gave to Wood a signed bat which read, "To Kerry Wood, who threw the most dominant pitching performance I've ever seen", referring, of course, to the twenty-strikeout game on May 6, 1998; oddly, Biggio was the only one of the Astros' regulars who didn't strike out at least twice in that game.
Enough nostalgia. We have a pennant race to follow; sixteen games remain (now seventeen for the rival Brewers, who have only one off day remaining while the Cubs have two), and I also wanted to give props to Scott Eyre, who threw a scoreless inning last night and who now has a 1.02 ERA since the All-Star break, pitching now much more like the solid reliever he was in 2006. Good. The Cubs need that. The bullpen did a very good job in the Houston series, despite Dempster's loss in the first game -- throwing a total of 10.2 innings, allowing eight hits and two runs, with three walks and thirteen strikeouts.
We'd take that sort of performance for the rest of the year, right? As long as they slam the door when it needs to be slammed? I was also pleased to see Lou leaving Carlos Marmol in to throw two innings last night -- thus saving Bob Howry and Michael Wuertz for tonight, and maybe saving some other bullpen arms for use in the doubleheader tomorrow.
Onward. We will know much more about the shape of this race on Sunday evening.
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Just for fun
by krummy12 on Sep 14, 2007 8:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McClendon...
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
by park on Sep 14, 2007 8:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
by tony412 on Sep 14, 2007 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggio vs. Wood
Always sad when you watch a player like Biggio swing the stick for the last time. Just like even as a Bears fan, it'll be sad to see Brett Favre hang it up as well.
Thanks for playing the game the way you played it, Craig.
Tim
by ttagaris on Sep 14, 2007 8:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing the right way?
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
by lancaster99 on Sep 14, 2007 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad for Favre?
by SpudV on Sep 14, 2007 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
- Go Cubs.
- Bill Belichick is a tool. They can't discipline that arrogant prick enough for me to be satisfied. Could you imagine a Bill Belichick vs. Barry Bonds staredown? You'd have to have it in the middle of the ocean, somewhere big enough to accomodate the vastness of their swollen heads.
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOUD SUSTAINED LAUGHTER
That is one of the funniest things I have heard in my life and I am still silly giggling about it .. sad thing is that it's TRUE ..
by cubnational on Sep 14, 2007 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
by krummy12 on Sep 14, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're joking right?
by TheRiot4Life on Sep 14, 2007 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wonderin'
How many other teams would put up with a QB who throws more INT's than TD's? It's like having a closer who throws more walks than strikeouts.
I'll admit that many years ago Fav-ruh "owned" the Bears. I'll plead a Wannestadt/Jauron debacle. Now it's time for King Cheesehead to go back down to the bayou.
by SpudV on Sep 14, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Leave Rex Grossman out of this.
As for Favre, he's only done that three of his 15 seasons as a starter (and only once this century).
by michaelb on Sep 14, 2007 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry michael
and only three qb's in the league had more td's
by kylejo on Sep 14, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
And you do mean that same Brett Favre with a career record of 22-8 against Chicago, right? That's the one?
I'm sure it's painful, but true.
by krummy12 on Sep 14, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im glad you have that week 17 game to
back to reality, the bears have a stranglehold over this division, i know it hurts, but its true. our defense allowed the greatest player in the game only 23 yards rushing. i cant wait to see what the vaunted 4th round pick brandon jackson rushes up against this bears d when we face the gold and green.
by kylejo on Sep 14, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Biggio
I credit last nights win to me, well not really. I did post yesterday that I had a feeling we would hit 3+ homers, fortunately we did.
GO CUBS
It was nice to have a non stressful game
by Hammer on Sep 14, 2007 8:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
While maybe more of a "semi-regular"...
Now, if only Leo had rotated him in at 3rd, 2nd, and SS each once a week, and we'd had an actual center fielder, instead of the nightmarish Don Young...
Some bad memories just don't go away. Grrr...
by MN exile on Sep 14, 2007 8:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Popovich....
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He actually hit a home run
by Not Bruce Froemming on Sep 14, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We entering uncharted territory
by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2007 9:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not tooooo worried about them
Not only that, the Cardinals don't really have much to play for. They will give us a fight (literal? metaphorically? the weekend will tell) and aren't going to roll over and play possum. Will we sweep them? Very unlikely. Can we logically take 3-4 from them? Very likely.
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is from the St. Louis Dispatch article today
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals late season slump historically bigger
Cubs need to post a longer streak let us say 10 or 11-game streak.
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Don't you think they'd love to knock us out of the race, regardless of where they are in the standings?
by JFCubFan on Sep 14, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course they would
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of deflated...
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: Speaking of deflated...
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, in turn,
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best bench player of all time.
This is one of those fights you can never win. So if the #s bear out that Ward is one of, if not, THE best then I tip the cap. I seem to recall Richie "The Gravedigger" Hebner coming up with huge hits and Larry Bittner, but the Bittner teams were so damn bad it really didn't matter.
But Ward has been fantastic and it really should be pointed out that Hendry, while yes spending a lot of money, really put together a better "team".
by yahoodi on Sep 14, 2007 9:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hebner...
Biittner was, as was McClendon, a "platoon regular" -- he had at least 272 AB in all four of his full Cub seasons.
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Team
About the game last night, I saw only highlights, but it seemed like the guys were on a mission. Hopefully that game Wednesday night, and the postgame ridiculousness of Lou, has sparked this team to play loose down the stretch. Last night was good, but if we can rattle off 8-10 straight the division is ours. I have a feeling our boys are primed for it.
by hawkeyenation on Sep 14, 2007 9:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please don't say "next year"
by Archie on Sep 14, 2007 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's make that...
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All about semantics
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
by hawkeyenation on Sep 14, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be too upset getting a split in
by billybuck on Sep 14, 2007 9:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really would have loved...
by Damen Jackson on Sep 14, 2007 9:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Those were very good acquisitions.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 14, 2007 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
playoff tickets
by drodd on Sep 14, 2007 9:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You want to tempt the wrath of the whatever from
by lji001 on Sep 14, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wft?
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wft should be wtf
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, You mentioned the one day off for Brewers, but
by billybuck on Sep 14, 2007 9:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That would make sense...
by HIGGY on Sep 14, 2007 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe you are right.
Meanwhile, the Cubs have 16 games left, with off days September 20 and 24, but with a doubleheader tomorrow.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 14, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right.
After the DH on Saturday that also gives the Cubs a possible advantage.
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cushion
by mrcubsfan on Sep 14, 2007 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone recall how Uncle Lou
What would it take to get Oh-no-man off of the pine?
by SpudV on Sep 14, 2007 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So many positives last night...
Abundant home run power! Soriano's lead-off home run was a thing of beauty. Was anyone out there able to figure out exactly where that thing landed? I've watched the replay about five times and the ball seems to simply disappear. I think it's permanently embedded in those concrete arches at the very top of Minute Maid park.
ARam and DWard's shots were screaming no-doubters as well. And how 'bout Uncle Cliffy? All will be forgiven if his power bat reawakens in the final few weeks here.
Solid defense! Uh, except for that easy flyball that dropped in during the bottom of the first. (Is it me or are Lou's dugout expletives are getting easier and easier to figure out?)
Otherwise, we wouldn't be talking about a Trachsel win right now if not for the guys with the gloves. And despite what others have said, Fontenot looks pretty solid at second base to me. His double-play rapport with Theriot has got to count for something. Great catch by JJ in the ninth, too.
It's the bullpen, stupid! You can't roll the dice with an aging finesse guy like Trachsel unless you've got a solid bullpen staff ready to back him up. Wow, Stevie Eyre with a 1.02 ERA since the All-Star Break. Nice bounceback outing from Wood. And Carlos Marmol -- you are starting to bore us with your utter, dominating excellence. (No, you're not.)
Feeling good on a Friday morning...
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wood
It was very encouraging last night to see his velocity up a bit again, fastballs around 93-94, and and his slider working.
by John Q Freejazz on Sep 14, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wood's game long
After three appearances of no runs on 3 hits (3.2-IP, 2-BB) each separated on one day rest, the 4th appearance he got stung for 3-Runs on 2-hits and 2-BB....Again 3 zero run appearances 3-5-5 day separations, on a one day rest he got stung for for a run on 2-hits.
Three more appearances of no runs on three days, one day and one day rest before on a one day rest Wood got light up for 2 runs on 4 hits, then two day rest and an appearance of no runs before in Pittsburgh Wood hit for 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 walks. 16 appearances, 12 no runs, one with one run and two runs and two with 3 runs.
Wood if he goes into the off season to strengthen and being able to recover he will be an effective middle reliever next year.
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cliche but take one game at a time...
Zambrano will be needed to bring his dominant A-game stoning the Redbirds lineup although I am wondering how long Lou will allow Z to pitch, 100-110 pitches is probably the max. Lou rested Wuertz, Dempster and Howry last night, although spent some pitches with Marmol to nail down a win, will he use Ohman or Eyre in a spot?
Interestingly when Monday arrives Lou will have Trachsel as a reliever and by Tuesday both Marshall and Trac as relievers in a pinch.
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
re: cliche but take one game at a time...
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true!
And Big Z has to show that he is back to June/July form for so many reasons. A dominant AND efficient start for Z would be a huge plus for the Cubs.
I have to miss this game again tonight (flying home!). It seems the Cubs always play well when I can't watch. I hope that will be true to form again tonight.
GO CUBS and GO Z!!
by LAcarl519 on Sep 14, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First game of series statistics
Winning the the first game of a series equates to 16-4-3 for the Cubs this year in winning a series.
Another interesting statistic, Cubs are 16-9 when Soriano homers.
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they're 75-0...
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus...
by blackhawk24 on Sep 14, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z pitch limit
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get on your bicycle
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually,
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Focus.....
I think Z will remain focused and actually respond to LaRussa's attempt to rattle him. Watch if LaRussa baits him by walking him if the situation calls for it and see if he runs himself out of control. See if LaRussa beans a player early especially if the Cubs come out of the gate like last night.
Z will have to throw strikes....force them to hit his heavy sinker and get to the 6th or 7th inning.
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT is a concern - the Z factor
If the Zambrano of the Second Season shows up tonight, and every start the rest of the year, we are in for one heck of a ride.
If the Z of the Post Payday shows up, I see a long cold winter looming ahead and Trachsel probably guaranteed some starts.
Tonight will answer a big question right there.
by cubnational on Sep 14, 2007 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you know
This should all be a lesson to all you who overreact to small sample sizes. I said Ward was a good signing back in March and I've stuck by it all season long.
Of course, I doubt anyone will learn anything from any of this. But congrats to Daryle, who has had a heck of a season for us when he's been healthy.
by Josh77 on Sep 14, 2007 11:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For nostalgia purposes...
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of wish
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 14, 2007 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I counter that with three words...
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the expanded bullpen
by Archie on Sep 14, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bird in the hand is better than two in the bush
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHE my friend
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 14, 2007 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With the way our centry has gone...

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...
by TheRiot4Life on Sep 14, 2007 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol as closer?
by bryanpeabody on Sep 14, 2007 11:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My thought is...
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, seriously...
What does everyone think about moving Soriano down in the batting order and letting Theriot lead off?
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I seriously hope that was being sarcastic
Soriano is in the leadoff spot period. People need to take that first step and accept that they have been denying the fact he is staying in that spot. Recognizing it and accepting it are the first 2 steps. Come on, you can do it, come on! Gooooooood!!
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, very much so.
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
phew
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping to get everyone's opinion on...

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prove it! Do ahead...I dare you!
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Safety
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the heck are you even talking about?
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: Prove it! Do ahead...I dare you!
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my 1st thought
by cubsirishkillme on Sep 14, 2007 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that george harrison?
by buckmulligan on Sep 14, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: Yeah, seriously...
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I really want to know...
by cwyers on Sep 14, 2007 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sloppy
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
new gum brand?
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there ya go!
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyre
by californiachicagoan on Sep 14, 2007 11:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just learned a sick fact about Eyre
I don't know what bit Marmol, Wuertz, Howry, and Eyre, but we need to find it and make it bite Oh-no-man (someone else came up with it and I love it so much, I'm stealing it!). No, in fact, we need to make it swallow him up whole!
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem with accepting...
You might use him to burn up an inning here or there down the stretch, but please to all that you hold dear do not use him in a leverage situation.
by cwyers on Sep 14, 2007 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: The problem with accepting...
by dat cubfan daver on Sep 14, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
by dacubsfan76 on Sep 14, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eyre's numbers
Too say that he has thrown fewer fat pitches would be a correct assessment.
by tharr on Sep 14, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree...
A bullpen of Marmol, Howry, Eyre, Dempster, and (yes) Wood I would take with the game on the line, Wuertz if two other pitchers were ready, and Trachsel/Marshall for long relief would suit us well in the playoffs.
Yee hah! This is exciting stuff.
by section229beer on Sep 14, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
'76 what a great year
by rmonday557 on Sep 14, 2007 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lou's gamble
by cubsbak on Sep 14, 2007 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
REGARDING changing roles in September
The biggest one is that if the change in role fails where do you go from there? Meaning...moving Soriano for you stat heads could mean that Soriano goes into a slump...or Theriot does not produce at critical games....Marmol closing there is the same notion....
The roles for this team have been established:
Soriano is a power hitting lead off man, his leg winged a bit. Theriot is the number two and Lee the number three. Moving Floyd and Ramirez is not a change in role as they are RBI men, DeRo, Kendall and Jones are one step above platoon players.
Now let me ask one more question, how do you improve 53-40 since June 2nd that since that date is the best team in the NL....
by Ivy Walls on Sep 14, 2007 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is...
Hopefully, these debates fall off and start back up in December or so, that's when roles can be redefined, not now...
Thanks Ivy, for explaining this so well...
by TheRiot4Life on Sep 14, 2007 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
concentrate on executing on the roles established
by Bluelou on Sep 14, 2007 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How to improve?
I pray that we've turned the corner but until I see the final 2 weeks play out, my rosary beads won't leave my hands.
by tharr on Sep 14, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cy Ko?
This team has turned so many corners this year that they've practically screwed themselves into the ground.
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just another reason to hate him...
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad photoshops make sloppy arguments
Why not hate Rex Grossman instead? The Bears could have twice as many superbowl rings if it weren't for him.
by section229beer on Sep 14, 2007 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
by big_lowitzki on Sep 14, 2007 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'uhhhh...
But, pay attention... after the iron man streak fell hard, you can watch him amount most victories and touchdowns.
The best thing about Joe, Montana is the scenery.
by section229beer on Sep 14, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better recap
If you feel something is missing to the recap, feel free to add on.
by Ivychat on Sep 14, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Terry Mulholland starting
He will get a start in Florida, where he has a condo nearby in Hallendale.
by TheEman on Sep 14, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT question for you, Al.
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately...
However, I think Mike was there. I'll ask him, and if he was, I'll scan his card and post it.
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool, thanks.
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh..oh..Riot fans...
-->http://www.tpso.net/mwanted.php
scroll down or search the page for "Theriot"
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was this really necessary?
by eamuscatuli1881 on Sep 14, 2007 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have to say...
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that is an ugly shirt
i don't want to offend, but whatever is the synonym for the non-homosexual, popular meaning of the word "gay" seems appropriate here.
by anormal on Sep 14, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy?
by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 14, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about "Fabulous!"
by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish the Cubs surfed the net
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=662005
They call that journalism? What a joke.
by tony412 on Sep 14, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No
by CyberCyclist on Sep 14, 2007 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a lot of things "C" on the cap
On a side note, Loyola's baseball team wears a big gold "L" on their caps. I've never been very comfortable with that one.
by section229beer on Sep 14, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It took him all those words(500+)
by Me and Lou WS 07 on Sep 14, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that seems unneccessary
by Mapmaker on Sep 14, 2007 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your gonna get all worked up...

by santoswoodenlegs on Sep 14, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding Wednesday's cup check victory...
Hmmm... something about Cubs playing after a Lounatic episode...
by section229beer on Sep 14, 2007 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RE: Regarding Wednesday's cup check victory...
by Goat Whisperer on Sep 14, 2007 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Article
"Youre an idiot, just another dumb journalist making light of the Cubs to gain attention to himself. WAY TO GO BUDDY, you did it.
Next article you write Im sure will be about the Packers Bears rivalry and how the Bears are selfish. You are a dolt....take your fishing pole and get back in the woods you North of the Border idiot. Don't forget to get some cheese on the way"
by Hammer on Sep 14, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This kind of article usually backfires.
BTW, this columnist doesn't have to look at Chicago to find a team of chokers. There's one nearby in Milwaukee. They squandered a big lead in the division and are now in second place.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 14, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's remember
Who cares what another team or its fans write or think? It's all about results. Either we get to the playoffs or we don't. It's all on the team's performance. I plan on focusing on the games alone. No trash talk necessary.
by tharr on Sep 14, 2007 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Loud, sustained applause!
by Al on Sep 14, 2007 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does lou put demp into a non save situ?
by jds2 on Sep 14, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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