SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- Today is the final day of Cactus League play. For those of us who have been here in Arizona for a while, it will be "weather shock" to return to the chilly Midwest tonight.
In the meantime, one more day in the sunshine before I fly home tonight. Today's game starts an hour earlier than usual so that the ballclubs can break camp, and the Cubs head to Las Vegas tonight for their two-game series vs. the Mariners this weekend.
For those of us (most of us, I'd say) who grew up with the Cubs and WGN, here's a little bit of the history of WGN and the Cubs and an announcement that there will be a two-hour special called "Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN TV and the Cubs", at 6 pm CT on April 20.
Kerry Wood doesn't want any special "entrance song" when he comes in to close games:
"I don't think Wrigley is that type of ballpark," Wood said. "That's more of a generational thing for closers— Trevor Hoffman started it with 'Hells Bells,' and [Mariano] Rivera and Billy Wagner and so on and so on.
"Fans are so loud at Wrigley Field in the ninth inning I don't think you'd be able to hear any noise on that sound system anyway. I've never really thought about what song I'd use."
To which I say: good for him. Based on what I've heard for him coming in during ST games, it'll be really loud. Cheering.
The other day when I posted spring training attendance figures, I inadvertently left out one game. The correct figures are: in 14 dates, the Cubs have drawn 168,498, an average of 12,035. They'd need to draw almost 13,400 -- physically impossible -- to break the record average of 12,125 set in 2004. So that won't happen, but they're expecting another sellout today.
Both teams have announced that "minor leaguers" will do most of the pitching today, but who knows exactly what that means. It would normally be Ted Lilly's turn, but he's being held back till tomorrow to keep him on a "normal" four days' rest for his first regular season start next Wednesday. (I think, just as Lou didn't want Z to face the Brewers earlier in the spring, he probably didn't want Lilly to face them twice in six days, either.) The Brewers don't have an announced starter, either.
Today's game is on WGN-TV, and on MLB.com radio and MLB.TV via the MLB.com Mediacenter.
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Discuss amongst yourselves.0 recs | 715 comments
what? no wild thing?
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Speaking of Lilly...
I think he's been talked about the least out of all the pitchers this spring.
I find that his stats don't really tell me much other than he hasn't given up a lot of walks (4) and HR (2).
He has started 4 games, and has an ERA of 6.00. Did he just get blown up in one outing? Has anyone seen him pitch more than once? How does he look overall? How has he looked his last couple outings?
bap - March 27, 2008
Woody is so Cubs...
I love his remarks about the song. These are the reasons I always wanted him separated from Prior when they were struggling "together".
Woody is not concerned with anything but doing his job and enjoying it. Well he loves to win too but I just admire the way he has handled himself throughout the past four seasons. It is refreshing to watch guys mature as ballplayers and as people.
Kinky Reggae - March 27, 2008
He just "gets" it
About being a Cub and playing @ Wrigley Field. I hope he can resurrect his career and stay with the Cubs for along time.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Exaclty.
It's hard not to root for a guy who "gets" what it is to be a Cub and play here in Chicago. He doesn't take it for granted and has worked tremendously hard to come back.
It would be truly something if he came back and had a good year as a closer in '08.
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Loud, sustained applause.
n/t
Al Yellon - March 27, 2008
Exactly...and that is the reason he's here...
...he could have made more money elsewhere but he knows nothing would be better than winning here.
JB 23 - March 27, 2008
Here, Here
It is awfully refreshing to see an athlete who is about more than the money. Too many of these players are about the money and that's it. Case and point is Johny (sp?) Damen who said, during his free agent year, he would never play for the Yankees. Look who he is playing for now. I think that if someone were to ask me who exemplifies what it means to be a Cub the most, I would tell them Kerry Wood. Here's to hoping he goes out there and proves all the nay sayers, especially including That-Writer-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named.
gwood - March 27, 2008
Glad he wasn't mentioned
Wish everyone would adhere to this new policy.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Playing Field
Just wanted to give a quick update on the playing surface at Wrigley. They had the door open in RF on my walk to the L this morning and I stopped to take a look in.
They've removed the "wedding banquet tents" sometime yesterday that were covering the infield. The grounds crew was working on the infield this morning.
The OF grass looks surprisingly good. Not lavishly green, but after being under more than a couple inches of snow as recently as this weekend, it looks pretty good.
The grounds crew has done a terrific job all winter long. This, coupled with the resurfacing project, should have Wrigley in tip-top playing shape this year.
We are suppose to get more snow here in Chicago this weekend, and that will have an effect on Monday's game, but it appears that grounds crew is working hard to make sure there is a safe, playable surface.
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Great update.
n/t
bap - March 27, 2008
Has anyone got the link
to the Wrigley Field webcam? (The one pointing at the field, not the one outside the park.)
JohnM - March 27, 2008
try this
http://cubs.truelook.com/face/newface.jsp?func=live&name=/chicagocubs/wrigleyfield/camera2
frisch - March 27, 2008
thanks
pretty cool, wish I had this when I was buying tickets online.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Yeah, thanks
I keep forgetting to bookmark that.
JohnM - March 27, 2008
You Can Get To That...
...off Cubs.com, can't you?
initram - March 27, 2008
Yes, but...
... via cubs.com it is behind the Cubs Club wall. Thanks for the link.
Al Yellon - March 27, 2008
Does this mean
Cedeno will have to run the bases with blinders on since he won't have the tents to keep out the distractions?
gwood - March 27, 2008
Preston Gomez,
Evidently was critically injured in California.
Story in Chicagotribune.com
coral - March 27, 2008
here's the article
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/red-032708-gomez,1,5652001.story
coral - March 27, 2008
Idk
I really wouldnt mind a badass song for kerry. I think it would be cool, but i also see where he is coming from
Kchance - March 27, 2008
Like "Go Cubs Go"?
;-)
initram - March 27, 2008
Maybe, just maybe
After a couple 30-40 save seasons, both us and Wood can revisit this whole entrance song thing.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Great call Wood
I dont like the enterance songs. I also dont like teams shooting off fireworks when a player hits a solo shot when their team is down 5 runs. I dont like circus pinwheels or jumbotrons bigger than the parking lot. I dont like the hotdogs stands and bathrooms and everything else sponsored. I don't like UnderArmour logos.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
so you don't like
Comiscular Field, period. And you also don't like the UA signage @ Wrigley. Would you like to pay an extra $10 per ticket to make up for the revenue lost by taking down the UA logo? It's not that serious. It's not like they're mowing the whole outfield grass in a logo or anything.
I dislike the south side park for all those reasons you listed as well. It's a chick park. They get to "watch things on tv".
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Obligatory...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
great call
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
It's snowing
here so I hope you get home before it hits there. I'm so sick of this freaking snow.
Looking forward to the game today. :-)
sue369 - March 27, 2008
You'll love this Sue369
I had a dream last night I was at a Cubs game. Not at Wrigley but it was a home crowd. Someone yells "Zambrano is signing autographs." So I went over and passed my hat through the fence to him. He signed it and passed it to another player. After 8 or so players signed the hat someone threw it back over the fence. I picked it up and all the players had signed the inside of the hat. The one sig that stood out said this.
Cliff
The Cubs have the best MILFs.
Soto
Now what in the heck is that about!?! ahahha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Sue once told me about a Cub dream she had...
but it was pretty boring cause it all about Murton "warming up".
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
OMG
LMBHBSO!
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
HOLY CEDENO!!!
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Jeesh
I never have neat dream like that. :-)
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Kudos to Woody (yet again)...
...for showing not only great stuff on the mound, but a no-BS attitude off the field as well.
daver - March 27, 2008
Let's keep it classy Chicago
great call by Wood's on nixing any idea of an entrance song for him....a true baseball fan doesn't need a jumbo screen to tell them to get loud or some D-bag trying to pump us up. Can't wait to shade out on work early Monday to catch the Cubs!!!
Bpatterson83 - March 27, 2008
This
but he's being held back till tomorrow to keep him on a "normal" four days' rest for his first regular season start next Wednesday
just gave me butterflies. It's almost here!
morgane - March 27, 2008
hear hear!
I've been freaking out since pitchers reported to camp
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Spring training
does seem to have taken forever though. Maybe that's because of the constant looking forward to opening day! Just wish I could be somewhere near Wrigley for that game, unfortunately I will be stuck in frigid Minneapolis listening on the radio while at work. I am terribly jealous of most of you all.
gwood - March 27, 2008
You think that's bad?
I'll be watching GameDay at work...here...in St Louis.
neverAcquiesce - March 27, 2008
you got me there
gwood - March 27, 2008
I
I will be in attendance for the aforementioned game. However as a student currently residing in Wisconsin, it's a rare treat.
morgane - March 27, 2008
Nice look
from the camera. Reminds me of why I moved to New Mexico.....
crazymountain - March 27, 2008
MAN
SO CLOSE!!!
God i love u wood
man crush
Rudey - March 27, 2008
Man it's hard...
To think about opening day when it's snowing like hell right now. Al, enjoy the last game in the sun. I have to run to the 7-11 now, and will look at the snow on the outfield grass for you all.
Ugh.
toaster - March 27, 2008
Always nice
to grab a 6'er at said 7-11 for waiting in the bleacher line haha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Lineups
Brewers
Weeks, 2B
Cameron, CF
Fielder, 1B
Braun, LF
Hall, 3B
Hart, RF
Dillon, DH
Hardy, SS
Rivera, C
Mark DiFelice, P
Cubs
Johnson, CF
Soriano, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
Ward, DH
DeRosa, 2B
Cedeno, SS
Blanco, C
Cory Bailey, P (37 years old; drafted by Boston in 1991)
Bruce Miles - March 27, 2008
Yea!
I can finally break out my Cory Bailey jersey!
pscrblazer - March 27, 2008
Ahhhhh
Get to see all the big bats today.
lilkimmer77 - March 27, 2008
Looks like
this could be our line-up against LH pitchers with Johnson leading off, minus Ward, and replace Theriot/Soto at the bottom of the line-up.
cubsfan25 - March 27, 2008
So glad we're getting over...
The stubborn madness of Soriano as leadoff!!
Reddevil - March 27, 2008
Interesting...
... that they have added a DH. On the pre-game show with Santo and Piniella, Lou mentioned that they approached Milwaukee with the intent to (1) say that they are only going with minor league pitchers (as to not give them a sneak peak), with the exception of Marshall, and (2) to give more at bats for regulars (thus the DH).
initram - March 27, 2008
Bako with Dusty
Paul Bako has put together a new career for one that can't hit a lick... Kids wanting to make it the The Show should take a second look at that catching gear, and maybe spend a little time learning the game and what goes through pitchers head..... Good for him.....
James031 - March 27, 2008
wow
this will be the first game I've seen this year where the regulars are playing.....I actually get to see Fukudome!!!
crazymountain - March 27, 2008
Interesting Lineup
I really hope that we have a good game today. Looking forward to seeing Johnson. Although I wanted to see Pie... Is theie pitcher a lefty?
fischisgod - March 27, 2008
Gonna check out the view from...
...the new Harry Caray's for today's game. Stopped in there very briefly last week - it was an absolute zoo. I realize the NCAAs were going on, but was very surprised that they didn't have the Cubs game on at least one TV. Hopefully it'll be a little less crowded today. Stop by if you're in the hood - look for the hefty white guy wearing an Indians hat...
ballhawk - March 27, 2008
Ballhawk?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Ha! Nice try, but I never wore my socks up high like that.
How about this one instead...
Heeeeyyyyyy!!! Now there's a nice lookin' young fellow...
ballhawk - March 27, 2008
yeah...
but who's the guy with the hat? :P
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Anyone know if
the Cubbies season opener will be on mlb.tv?
lilkimmer77 - March 27, 2008
As a regular season game...
yes, as should all the rest of the "televised" games the rest of the year.
Unless it's a "national blackout" game on ESPN/FOX...which is every single yankees and red sox game I think. Or if you live within an ICBM's range of a major league ballpark. Or your house/apt # is divisible by the square root of the result of the sum of the two teams' uniforms #'s on the 40 man roster. Other than that, yeah, you'll get the game on mlb.tv
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
You and
your pictures just crack me up. Are you a stand up comic.?
tucsoncubsfan - March 27, 2008
No...but are you looking to book someone?
I can fail at almost anything!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Blech
I am home with the stomach flu, but at least I'll get to watch most of the Cubs game.
I'd suggest keeping your distance. :-P
Dave
Dave in the basement - March 27, 2008
uh oh - sounds like you have a bad case of Bleed Cubbie Blew...
n/t
ballhawk - March 27, 2008
Murton
We are going to regret not giving Murton a better chance.
drodd - March 27, 2008
Why?
I am a Murton fan BUT....he would be a great DH. He is a natural hitter. Regretting not giving Matt a "better chance" is a bit ridiculous, don'tch think? TO regret that, we would have to know just what would've happened if we kept him and that is an absolute impossibility unless you are omniscient. To have power like that would be nice, eh?
crazymountain - March 27, 2008
Can you also tell me...
if I'm going to regret not buying any lottery tickets this week?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Huh
No WGN link on gameday audio today
berselius - March 27, 2008
It's on WGN-TV, not radio
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
Listening to WGN radio right now
I like the internet broadcast because I get better reception. Pat and Ron are doing this game on WGN
berselius - March 27, 2008
I thought
WGN Radio couldn't be accessed via internet for the games due to black-out restrictions?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
I mean
I'm listening to it on an actual radio, I just get crappy reception. Gameday audio = good reception, which is why I wish the link was there
berselius - March 27, 2008
Hey!
Corey Bailey plays for KC! Interloper!
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Reed Johnson no longer unlucky
He appears to have switched from #13 to #9. Someone must have informed him of 13's storied recent history. : )
northsider - March 27, 2008
hmmmm
my Cub jersey is a #9
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
No 2nd base umpire today?
huh....weeks ground out to SS for the first out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
you on thr BPB today
Santos?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Umm..
I don't have a license to do BPB...but the next batter grounds sharply to Aramis for the 3rd out...inning over. Bailey set them down 1-2-3.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
he grounded to cedeno im pretty sure
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
You may be right...
I'm working while watching the game...forgive my spotty, sometimes incorrect calls.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Mike Cameron...
who will get a 20 game "vacation" later ....lines one that Cedeno dives to his left and snares for out #2.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Mr. Cameron
I believe his vacation is actually 25 games. He's looked pretty solid this spring, so let's hope the vacation shakes him up a little bit.
philadelphiacub - March 27, 2008
I'm wrong...
again.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
It Is 25 Games...
initram - March 27, 2008
GOOD CEDENO!
made a webgem catch to rob a single
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
yikes
Cedeno made ALL 3 outs
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
and not at the plate!
northsider - March 27, 2008
rotflmao!
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
haha great point
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Or...
on the basepaths.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
and another
great point.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Didn't Ramirez Make The Last Out?
I think there was a shift...
initram - March 27, 2008
Deer Nosnhoj leads off the bottom of the first...
with a broken bat grounder to Hardy for out #1.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I Hope Dutchie...
...doesn't try to ban you!
initram - March 27, 2008
Your friend and mine, Alfonso...
dumps a single to RF....nicely done on the outside pitch there...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
and after whiffing badly on 1-0 too
northsider - March 27, 2008
what did
Johnson do?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
broken bat grounder to Hardy for the first out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
broken bat grounder to Hardy, see santoswoodenlegs' comment at 2:12
northsider - March 27, 2008
interesting.
I don't see that comment at all.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Look At Subject...
..."Deer Nosnhoj leads off the bottom of the first... "
initram - March 27, 2008
don't see it. it's not on my screen.
Firefox crashed at about that time. Hmmm.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
If Johnson
goes yard today I'm taking the HOBBS of my #9 Cubbie jersey.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
that's all it takes? a spring training HR? : )
northsider - March 27, 2008
I need
an easy excuse.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
how about...
the fact that he's not Juan Pierre?
northsider - March 27, 2008
hmmmm
I did liek Glenallen Hill haha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
im pretty sure glenallen
hit the biggest mammoth HR in recent cubs history
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
I think so to
He hit that roid bomb on the rooftops.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Although
my dad says he saw Kingman hit one further
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Hill was #6 IIRC, although he may have worn 9 but i don't remember it
northsider - March 27, 2008
ohhhh
you might be right
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
lemme see if this works...
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
nope that didnt work
here.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbmrFCle8k
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
that was hilarious! i almost spit out my root beer. almost.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I think the longest hr I saw live
was Steve Balboni
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
The longest ball I ever saw hit..
was from this guy...and caught by the rabbit.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
daaaaaaaaaamn
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
damn. no youtube @ work
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
how do i post a video on the fanshots
I tried it a while ago but I couldn't get it to work. I'm fairly slow....
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
is it showing up in the preview?
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
nope
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
then
it probably wont show on the post. oh well. the link is good.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Figured it out
For those of you with no youtube at work - do fanshot videos work?
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
northsider - March 27, 2008
That's what she said...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Johnson is...
... Deer Nosnhoj backwards... see above.
initram - March 27, 2008
Mr. Derrek Lee...
texas leaguer to shallow right-center...2 outs.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Fielder
Looks like he packed a few more lbs over the winter. He is huge.
okiecubbie - March 27, 2008
So much for that vegetarian diet, huh?
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
I Thought He Became...
... a veterinarian?
initram - March 27, 2008
I thought
he went vegan or something
gwood - March 27, 2008
Prince Fielder, World's Largest Living Vegetarian
John Q Freejazz - March 27, 2008
How About A Deep Homer Here...
...for A-Ram?
initram - March 27, 2008
Ramirez BB
on a high and tight FB
northsider - March 27, 2008
runners at 1st and 2nd for Fukudome
northsider - March 27, 2008
Alanis Ramirez...
fouls off a few pitches and draws a BB. Runners on 1st and 2nd two outs.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Few-koo-doh!-mae...
rips one just foul past 1st base...before singling to right scoring Soriano...Lee to 2nd...cubs lead 1-0 2 out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Nice piece of hitting for Fookie!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ok so let me get this straight....
We have Fonzie, Fonty and Fookie....awesome
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
heh. agreed
northsider - March 27, 2008
Eyre Has a Bone Spur...
...in his elbow. What kind of recovery time will that be? Anyone know?
initram - March 27, 2008
I heard
Eyre should be back in early to mid April. So the final lefty bullpen spot doesn't really matters that much because Eyre probably isn't going to miss that much time. But who knows he could always end up having a setback.
cubsfan25 - March 27, 2008
They Can't Make It Retroactive...
... right? He will miss the first 15 days? That can be like 10 games...
initram - March 27, 2008
Passed ball...
runner move up..
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
runners...sorry...2nd and 3rd.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Montgomery Ward...
K's swining...end of inning....
Cubs 1
Breeeewers 0
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
OK...the Valtex commercials...
are just plain funny now...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Braun....
Ground Rule Double to left center on the first pitch.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
William Hall...
flies out the Dome in right...runner cannot advance to 3rd on account of the frickin' laser beam Dome just threw to Ramirez.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
what an arm!
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Len+Bob also pointing out how quickly Fookie gets rid of the ball once he catches it. catchcrow-hopWHOOSH. (that's my term, not theirs)
northsider - March 27, 2008
I'm starting to like
calling him Fookie.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
why thank you. it goes quite well with Fonzie and Fonty, doesn't it?
northsider - March 27, 2008
Houston had the Killer B's
we have the.....(something) F's? Has to be PG rated alliteration!
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
super f-f-freaky! ....i've got nothin.
northsider - March 27, 2008
me neither
the only thing that comes up is totally inappropriate haha besides it'd only work if they were sucking it up
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Might need to start with F
Like the F-Force
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
well the advantage of super f-f-freaky is it comes with a theme song built-in, courtesy Rick James.
northsider - March 27, 2008
F-Troop...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
excellent
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
hahaha
great picture too - people have asked you this before but where do you find these things?? and fast too
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
google images,
I bet.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
This time...
your right...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Corey...
PattersonHart...draws a walk...runners on 1st and 2nd one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
double steal...
...on a huge curveball. runners to 3rd and 2nd
northsider - March 27, 2008
Double steal...
works...runners on 2nd and 3rd.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Dillon...
K's swinging for the 2nd out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
WGN-HD?
I've got Direct Tv at work and I know we get CSNC-HD, and I thought we got WGN-HD, but I have no clue what channel it would be on and haven't found it listed on any channel guides on the internet. Does anyone know if Direct Tv carries WGN-HD and if so, what channel it would be on?
Louie - March 27, 2008
no idea, but the game is on 192 here in Chicago and it's in SD, not HDTV, despite being the HD channel.
northsider - March 27, 2008
(technically, Evanston. Comcast.)
northsider - March 27, 2008
ah...
it says channel not available, so maybe we don't get it because it's not "local." I'm right in between Chicago and Indy, so I'm not sure. I was just curious because the spring training games on comcast were broadcast on both, though on the HD station, it was a 16 x 9 SD broadcast. It still looked nice though.
Louie - March 27, 2008
if you're close enough to pick WGN
up on a regular antenna, you can pick up it's HD feed out of the air. Dunno what "right in between Chicago and Indy" means, tho.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Lafayette
Louie - March 27, 2008
could have been a 16:9 stretch setting on the TV?
northsider - March 27, 2008
I don't know,
I don't think so, the graphics were set up as if the SD broadcast were a center-crop.
Louie - March 27, 2008
my cable box won't let me stretch 4:3 broadcasts (such as this one) broadcast on HD channels. if i switch to regular ol' channel 9, though, my TV can override. (53" Panasonic rear projection)
northsider - March 27, 2008
Usually
if something is in SD on an HD channel it will just have the black bars on the sides, though TNT does stretch it's commercials.
Louie - March 27, 2008
yep, it's letterboxed for me. all graphics are set up that way though, since not everyone can take advantage of the full picture. it drives me crazy, so much wasted space on the left and right sides.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I'm not sure
if they advertised the comcast broadcast as in HD, but they had it on their HD channel, and it was definitely an upconverted, though I believe 16 x 9, SD image
Louie - March 27, 2008
Single up the middle for Hardy
past a diving Ronny. 2-1 Cubs
northsider - March 27, 2008
2-1 Brewers...
initram - March 27, 2008
my mistake. wishful thinking
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hardy...
pokes one up the middle just past a diving Cedeno...Braun and Hart score .. 2-1 brewers ...still two outs
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
with runners at the corners
northsider - March 27, 2008
Rivera...
probably should have been called out on a check-swing...but he pulls a bouncing ball through the left side for a single...runners on the corners...2 out. Will Lou come talk to this guy pitching?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Pat and Ron both
stated the umpire got the call right.
Hammer - March 27, 2008
It Should Be a High Scoring Game...
12-10 Cubs?
initram - March 27, 2008
Close...
initram - March 27, 2008
good call
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Richy Rich Weeks...
Triples off the wall in right center...2 runs score...4-1 Brew-Crew.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Plus An Error...
... so Weeks scores, too... 5-1
initram - March 27, 2008
Whos on the mound? Hill?
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Cory Bailey. #89!
northsider - March 27, 2008
ohhhhh man
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
No...
Bailey. You won't see any 25-man roster guys today... maybe with the exception of Marshall.
initram - March 27, 2008
glad
i didnt wager on this one...
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
if you typically wager on ST games...
...then I have some proposals for you. i could use some extra cash. : )
northsider - March 27, 2008
mets
are looking good for me right now
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
I bet one or 2 games a day to pass the time.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Weeks...
triples off the wall in left. throw goes to Ronny. Ronny makes a bad throw that Ramirez tries to backhand. ball goes out of play. another runner scores due to the ball leaving play. 5-1.
northsider - March 27, 2008
*right center. i'm rusty.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Whoops...
I posted my play-by-play too soon.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
and THAT is why
we shouldn't have released Cintron.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
So we could replace Aramis?
Wha?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
so we could release
Cedeno, who made the bad throw.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
It wasnt the best of throws
But Aramis hardly even tried to catch it.
okiecubbie - March 27, 2008
because he knew it was too far away?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
No
It was a couple feet on the home side and low, but Aramis just kind of stabbed at it and bounced of his glove and into the stands. Not a good throw at all, but in a game that mattered I think Aramis would have stopped the ball from getting away. Or at least made more of an effort.
okiecubbie - March 27, 2008
Really, Ill take Ronny over Cintron anyday.
Thats right I said it.
Hammer - March 27, 2008
I see that.
But I don't understand -why-.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Did You Guys Hear How Fonty Was Told He Made The Club?
initram - March 27, 2008
no, how?
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
He Was In The Batting Cages...
... and Piniella went up to him and asked him if he had a place to stay in Chicago.
Fonty said, "No".
Piniella told him that it would be a good idea if he found one, because he made the team.
Fonty was estatic!
initram - March 27, 2008
Yikes. HR for Mike STEROIDS Cameron. 6-1 Brewers.
northsider - March 27, 2008
My middle name...
Solo shot to left...6-1 millertime
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Send this bum back to the minors!!!
Oh, wait...
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
haha!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Prince "the Weeble" Fielder..
gounds out to Lee to stop the bleeding.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I don't know about you...
...but I'm impressed with the new, vegetables only, diet of Prince "Tiny" Fielder.
pscrblazer - March 27, 2008
DeRosa...
singles to center...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
How long until the Brewer fans
start chanting about how they are superior. Maybe they should realize they are hitting off of this guy
http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/baileco01.shtml
Hammer - March 27, 2008
probably until Ben Sheets get injured, which should be about the 5th inning yawning in the clubhouse
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ha,
I think Sheets gave up 9 runs and 4 homers in his last outing too. Dont get me wrong, hes awesome when hes on.
Hammer - March 27, 2008
Wow!
Michael Johns of American Idol (who is now in the remaining 9 contestants) is good friends with DeRo.
initram - March 27, 2008
Ronny
makes the first out...pops up behind the plate.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
check throw at first...
...and DeRo just barely makes it back safely, diving head-first.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Jeez...
...how tall is this Narron kid?
initram - March 27, 2008
There You Go...
6'7" 225lbs.
initram - March 27, 2008
Marshallesque, although I don't think Sean weighs that much soaking wet (based on seeing him last season).
northsider - March 27, 2008
(SM's listed at 205.)
northsider - March 27, 2008
Henry the White...
works the count full...and draws a walk...1st and 2nd one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Reed's goatee
as long as he doesn't pull a Speizio and dye it blue, or God forbid red, i can live with it.
northsider - March 27, 2008
With runners at 1B and 2B, Reed Johnson takes called strike 3. Two outs.
northsider - March 27, 2008
inside corner and he knew it
northsider - March 27, 2008
Guess the HOBBS is staying...
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Read Johnztin...
makes like a hitter...chokes up on the bat a little...and K's looking for the 2nd out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
SORIANO CRUSHES A HOMER TO LEFT! 6-4 Brewers!
northsider - March 27, 2008
hung a breaking ball and Soriano just creamed it. he knew it as soon as he made contact and admired it for a moment or two.
northsider - March 27, 2008
and JUST LIKE THAT
it's turned around. :D
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Some little girl...
in the stands, just flahsed "the shocker" right before Soriano smacks a 3 run HR to left.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
HAHAAHAHAHAHAH
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
I did that
in Miller Park at on eof the Anehiem cleveland games haha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
And it's batting practice time folks.
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
Lee strikes out swinging. Three out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
DLee...my favorite cubs 1st baseman this year...
get the count full..and K's swinging hard for the final out.
6-4 Bad Guys.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
inning?
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
top 3
northsider - March 27, 2008
New Pitcher for Chicago
#98 - Rocky Roquet RHP
northsider - March 27, 2008
(not to be confused with Rocky Cherry!)
northsider - March 27, 2008
I was fickin to say
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
better name?
Rocky Cherry or Rocky Roquet?
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
tough call
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Braun smashes a double to right-center field. Runner at 2nd, no outs.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Rocky Roquet
you're a douchebag..I HATE the stupid "flat billed" hat thing the new kids do. Braun doubles again to the gap in right center...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
nooooo
he's not doing the flatbill....what a D-Bucket.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
I won't let my son...
do that. A few of the kids on his team wear theirs like that.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
are these guys A or AA pitchers?
wth?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
yup
neither team is playing any starting pitchers bc they play a real game in 3 days
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
sure, but
Carmen Pignatello isn't a starting pitcher. Kevin Hart isn't a starting pitcher. I mean, cmon.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
corrected myself...
see below
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
or rather...
25 man roster pitchers.
Also, they're probably trying to get some young kids a look at some real major league hitters so they know what they need to do to make the bgs
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
hahaha. I blame Chad Cordero for the hats.
Hall strikes out. 1 out, runner at 2nd.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Billy Michael Hall...
K's swinging for the 1st out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Pinch Runner for Milwaukee
#14 Caufield now running for Braun. Len and Bob don't know his first name.
northsider - March 27, 2008
*Chucky Caufield. brilliant. sounds like a boxer.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Caufield in to run for Braun...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Rocky Roquet or Rikki Rockett?
Which one was the drummer for Poison?
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Corey Hart chases Reed almost to the warning track. Caufield tags and moves to third. Runner at 3rd w/two out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hard-Corey Hart...
flies out to RJ for out # 2....pinch running guy to 3rd.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
By the way, santos, i don't mean to duplicate you. Just saw where you're halfway busy with work so I was trying to help pick up the slack.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Think nothing of it...
but if you do want to duplicate me...don't tell my wife...and let's see if she can tell the difference!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
hahaha
northsider - March 27, 2008
Dillon flies to Johnson in CF. Three out. To the bottom of the 3rd we go.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Poll Question
What's the best story out of Mesa this spring?
A. Fukodome's [sic] US debut
B. Wood as the closer
C. Marquis 5th starter
D. Pie's hot spring
I swear, whoever makes these graphics can't spel werth a lik.
P.S. My prediction: C in a landslide.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I'd say
Ron Santo making it to the Peoria game was pretty big.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
A cub flew out to a brewer...one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
too much detail! too much to read! (i had no idea who they were either)
northsider - March 27, 2008
Fukudome gives up on a curveball and is called out on strikes. 2 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ward whiffs on a 0-1 count...
and a young fan's voice is heard yelling: "Keep your head in there!!!"
Ward keeps his head in there and pops out to 1st. Wally Phillips tribute slide.
northsider - March 27, 2008
(as in the black slide TV stations go to commercials with silently to commemorate deaths...Ward did not slide into first as an homage to Wally)
northsider - March 27, 2008
crap
(not the kind in the meter) game is moving fast, can hardly keep up reading. You guys are hilarious btw.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
J.J. Hardy doubles off Roquet and off the wall in right-center to start the 4th. Runner at 2nd, no outs.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Brew Crew C Rivera
has moved to third base. In the field. At the plate, he pokes an opposite-field single into shallow right to score one. Milwaukee 7, Cubs 4.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I see
the Brewers haven't forgotten how to hit. They're going to be in a ton of high scoring games this year. Hopefully losing many of them.
tony412 - March 27, 2008
45 LHP Sean Marshall
is warming up in the bullpen.
northsider - March 27, 2008
well, at least we're going to get to see a professional pitcher.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
to be fair, they all are.
northsider - March 27, 2008
(I still don't count Les Walrond in that.)
northsider - March 27, 2008
Kline is HBP. Takes 1st. Out comes Rothschild who signals for Marshall. Bye-bye Rocky.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Gordon Wittenmyer
joins Len+Bob in the booth. To commemorate his appearance...
northsider - March 27, 2008
Pronounces Theriot "TEE-ree-oh"
northsider - March 27, 2008
Marshall enters the game
with runners at 1st and 2nd and nobody out in the top of the 4th to face __(no name apparently)__.
northsider - March 27, 2008
And he does the logical thing...
he walks the bases loaded...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Cain walks, bases loaded.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Maldonado (not Candy) lines to Cedeno, who tosses to 2nd for the double play. Runners at the corners with 2 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
line shot to ronny...
he doubles up the runner at 2nd...2 out!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
a double play
which, ironically, might not have worked without a runner on first... :P
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
LOL....
Marshall...getting nervous from the success of the double play...throws a wild pitch allowing the runner from 1st to go to 2nd.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
deja vu!
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Cubs
pitchout on 3-2. Nothing doing. Intentional? walk makes it bases loaded 2.0
northsider - March 27, 2008
Weak grounder to SS, 6-3 for the third out. To the bottom of the 4th!
northsider - March 27, 2008
They show some red headed guy....
in the dugout...as the batter grounds out to Ronny for the last out...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
ugly, but it worked.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
For those without access
MIL 7...8...0
CHC 4...4...1 Bottom 4th
Cubs
C. Bailey 2.0 IP...5 H...6 R...6 ER...1 BB...1 SO...1 HR...27.00 ERA
R. Roquet 1.0 IP ... 1 R ... 1 ER ... 0 BB ... 1 SO ... 0 HR ... 6.75 ERA
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hendry in the booth
Jim: I'd never announce the final roster until the last game in Vegas. Still some decisions to make. Gotta decide which way to go in the bullpen w/the left-handed situation. We don't think Eyre will be out that long, which will affect who we keep. None of the guys still here deserve not to be on the club, including Matt Murton. The better team you have, the tougher decisions you have.
northsider - March 27, 2008
DeRosa
triples to deep center-field. Runner at 3rd with 0 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
DeRosa..
the pride of Passaic, NJ Triples of the center field wall...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Then phones it in and gets thrown out at home
northofwrigley - March 27, 2008
Len: Are you disappointed you haven't found the right deal?
Jim: We've worked on 5 or 6 different guys in trades, but I think we ended up with the better fit with Reed. Pie has really come on in the last few weeks. We hope that will continue to blossom. The trade people have been talking about for 3-4 months, who wouldn't want to add a player like that? We weren't chasing a LOT of people. And if that trade doesn't happen, I guess I would tell you that wasn't stopping us from doing other things. Everybody likes to weigh in. We knew why we tried to add a player like that, and we're still very happy with Mark DeRosa. When you have a chance to make a club better though, you gotta do it.
northsider - March 27, 2008
great
shorthand....thanks!
tony412 - March 27, 2008
second that!
watching mlb.tv w/ no caps
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
I read an "IF" in there....
Is there still a chance?!?!?
CubsBullsBears - March 27, 2008
It may not be 100% accurate because I was rushing, but the general sentiment was: We're very happy with Mark but whenever you get a chance to make your team better, you do it. I suppose that leaves the question of "Will you get a chance to make your team better?" open.....
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ronny sac fly...
but the thow is on time and on the money...and DeRosa doesn't slide? Out at the plate.....two out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
aw, cmon, Mark...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
He had a cigar in his back pocket, and he didnt wanna break it....
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Is 10:00am tooo early to get to
Murphy's and start enjopying a cold one on Monday?
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
10 AM...That's at least 3 hours too late ;)
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
Too late.
Mike and Mike will be there starting at 5:00am. You should be too!
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
noted.....
But I am forced to take a train from Crytal lake.....I guess I can figure it out.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
First Train from Crystal Lake gets into Chicago at 6:10
Though you have to get to the station at 4:45, but sometimes we have to make sacrifices in life.
Mordecai - March 27, 2008
thats right!
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
didnt know mike and mike will be there.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Yeah, broadcasting live for Opening Day.
Possibly an Ernie interview after his dedication. They don't start serving unitl 7:00am, but, I believe you can get in early. Not sure on that though.
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Thanks for the heads up.
And the info.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Smart play by DeRosa..
It was either going in standing, or running him over. And this is Spring Training. Good choice.
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
no slide?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
The plate was blocked,
there was no chance for a slide
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
ok
well, oh, well...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
A faster...
Second baseman would have scored. Maybe one from a team somewhere on the east coast?
CubsBullsBears - March 27, 2008
a faster second baseman
MIGHT have scored. There are no absolutes in baseball.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Jim: You hear about us "wasting" time chasing a deal, but it didn't hold us up. We weren't in a situation where we NEEDED a 2B. We're happy with ours. But if you get a chance to get someone....of that...magnitude....then you do that. (Can't mention TBWSNBN by name. Hence the name. Or rather...anti-name.)
northsider - March 27, 2008
At least...
TPWSNBN would have slid at home there.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Murton would have slid!!!
haha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Sounded like...
...he didn't rule out the deal still happening, or is that incorrect?
MPH73 - March 27, 2008
He seemed to be talking in the past tense, but he did say several times "If you get the chance to add a player of that magnitude, you do it."
northsider - March 27, 2008
Thanks man
n/t
MPH73 - March 27, 2008
Also gave the typical, we're always looking to improve our team, but we're very happy with Mark.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I Said The Same Thing...
... the words he was using made it sound as if though it was still simmering. He never mentioned his name... which of course he can't do.
initram - March 27, 2008
hitter flys out to a fielder...3 out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
it's like i'm there!
Don't you just love spring training?
northsider - March 27, 2008
Don't look now...
but Murton is in LF.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
and catches...
the fly ball for out #1.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
interesting
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Yes, I type fast.
Len: Matt Murton now playing LF, Micah in RF. Can you comment on Murton?
Jim: Well we have a decision to make after Saturday, whether we keep him on the bench or take another infielder or another pitcher. Something can happen in Vegas, tweak a hamstring or pull a quad. Murton's a good player, I think he's an everyday player on a lot of clubs. Unfortunately we have a good one for now and the future. We've looked at some deals that would help us AND Matt. I talked to him the other day. I told him we have to look after the Cubs, but looking after Matt is 1a. He knows where we're coming from, and I told him we wouldn't give him away just to help his situation. Looking for something fair. And he knows it.
Len: Most happy about?
Jim: Really happy w/how we pitched. Rich Hill had some bad outings but the rest of the rotation pitched well. The BP is very good. Wish we could keep the Lahey kid, the Rule 5 kid. Woody of course is a big plus. Very encouraged about the progress Hart has made, Michael Wuertz. We know we can count on Howry and Marmol. Playing better defense. Playing better the last week. Very pleased with Pie both offensively and defensively. Reed really rounds out the OF for Lou.
northsider - March 27, 2008
standing ovation from all his fans
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Bob: Bringing in Reed helps Pie?
Jim: Exactly. We rolled the dice a little to get a player like that by waiting until ST, but Reed like I said is a better fit than the others we chased. It's not like Felix is looking over his shoulder but after his 2007 you don't want to just hand it to him. There will be some tough weather in May, some tough lefties when we want to give the kid a break and let him get his feet under him.
northsider - March 27, 2008
pitcher walks batter...one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
ground out to SS...man on 2nd...2 out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
More Jim
Len: The rule 5 pick?
Jim: We can't keep him (Lahey) now with the pitching we have. He'll go through the waiver process. Same rules. Someone can take him or he'll go back to the Twins.
Len: Biggest concern besides health?
Jim: I'd like to see us get off to a decent start in April. We didn't do that last year and we thought we would. You're right, health is most important. I don't think there's any doubt your stars will hit. Hopefully better than the beginning last year. If we can get Hill back on track like he was last year I think the rest will take care of itself.
northsider - March 27, 2008
There Was a Lot of Back And Forth With Waivers on Lahey...
...and it looks like he will have to clear. There's fear that he'd be picked up.
If he doesn't, he can be offered back to the Twins. Most likely the Twins would want him back, and then possibly complete the Monroe deal...
initram - March 27, 2008
RBI double down the LF line...
8-4 beerleague team.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
ground ball to Ronny...3 out...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Last part of the Jim interview
Bob: Opening in Japan? (Reminder: the Mets and Cubs opened in Japan in 2000, Bob.)
Jim: I like it, I think the game has become such a global game and the rest of the world has gotten so much better. I'd like to see the USA get back on track at the amateur level. I'm gonna get off track here, this is such a passion of mine. We need to develop our own players more. It's nice to have the other countries come over, but if we're not careful we're going to have a lower percentage of American players than foreign players. But overall I think it's great for the game that it's becoming global.
Len: Okay thanks Jim!
Jim: You got it.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Well Jim...
you can thank the Japanese for the future lack of American players. Sony....Nintendo...etc.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
RJ...grounds out...5-3 one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Murton goes a couple better...
taps out .1-3.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
and slinks off into the clubhouse?
interesting.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
crap
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Len's recap: I think it's classy how Matt reacted to the roster crunch. All he can do is play the best he can, and the rest that's out of his hands will take care of itself.
Bob: Matt's agent is calling or demanding a trade. Matt's been around the game a while. Jim is looking for something. Matt may not like it very much but he goes about his business. He'd love to be a Chicago Cub but if he's not he'll play for whoever.
Len: From a business perspective, he has no leverage!
northsider - March 27, 2008
CORRECTION: Bob: "It's NOT like Matt's agent is calling or demanding a trade."
Apologies.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Lee singles up the middle...
2 out...Aramis up to bat.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
12 hopper to 2nd...
FC goes 4-3...inning over.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Speaking of Lahey....
...now he works in the 6th.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I love beer commercials...
showing people doing things that should never ever be attempted when any alcohol is involved in any way....the people "rip lining" across the jungle canyon were having such a good time, they grabbed a six pack of beer out of the cold jungle stream.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Poll Voting Results
A. Fukudome comes to US: 22%
B. Wood chosen as closer: 5%
C: Jason Marquis is 5th starter: 6%
D: Pie's hot spring: 17%
How did C beat B? You people are strange.
northsider - March 27, 2008
55%
Not 5%.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Ahh, that explains it. I'm the strange one. I blame my tired fingers from the Jim interview.
northsider - March 27, 2008
you earned it, no worries
The fast transcripts were great.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Can you tell I'm a broadcast journalist major?
northsider - March 27, 2008
Answer: No. Because "journalism" is correct.
northsider - March 27, 2008
roflcopter
At least you spell better than whomever is typing up these WGN polls. I think I've seen a blatant spelling error in every one. I can forgive a grammar mistake more easily than poor spelling.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
YES! Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. Today they spelled Fookie "Fukodome".
northsider - March 27, 2008
yup
I had a high school summer job working at the local town paper, and proofreading the ad copy was one of my duties. Spelling errors always jump out to me now.
I guess Fuko is better than adding a 'c' in there.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Lee
ranges right to field a grounder, double clutches waiting for Lahey to get over, makes a snap throw, Lahey actually ties the runner but the ump gives him the out. Thanks. 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ground ball to Lee...
Lahey coves the bag and just beats the runner...one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
ground ball out...
4-3. 2 down.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Bouncer back to Tim, 1-3, 3 outs. Milwaukee 8 Chicago 4.
northsider - March 27, 2008
too bad on Lahey
wish we could keep him
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Hit back to the pitcher...
3 out...bottom of the 6th coming up.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Micah Hoffpauir
Flashes his pauir with a homer, 8-5 Brewers.
northsider - March 27, 2008
to RF
northsider - March 27, 2008
It's not fair he's blocked by Lee...
Maybe we can package Hoff and The Big Murt for someone?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
A 2B perhaps?
I kid.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I still say
Johnson, Murton and Cedeno for Shane Victorino
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
At least give that kid a better number than 67!
northsider - March 27, 2008
no kidding!
He's bloody earned it. It's a shame there's no room for him on the team.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Ward pops up to the SS
in shallow CF...one out.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Our 2B...
would have got out. And he did. 2 outs.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Cedeno
crushes a long HR to left off the scoreboard! 8-6 Brewers!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Len says it might be the longest HR to left he's seen in this ballpark. Bob agrees. Says it hit the very top of the scoreboard. Looked like a fastball with zero movement on the inside half of the plate.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Wow, they just showed a slo-mo reply. There is a black border along the top of the scoreboard. Above that border is the clear blue sky. Ronny's HR struck that thin black border right in the middle.
northsider - March 27, 2008
How Far Did It Fly?
initram - March 27, 2008
I don't know,
but I'm getting my Southwest Airlines postcard ready!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ronny...
HR...8-6!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
That mystery autograph ball just went up $1.82
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Blanco
doubles on a gapper to LCF. Sheesh.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hitting is contagious...
just like genital herpes.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Which is more fun to catch?
Gross. 5 minute penalty for indecency.
northsider - March 27, 2008
oh nooooooooooo hahaha
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
We're #1!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
That's contagious?????
Oh crap!
Kinky Reggae - March 27, 2008
Our CF'er pops out the theirs...
3 outs...top of 7 comin' up.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Lead-off BB...
man on 1st ...no outs.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Lahey
still in?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Yep....
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Gindell (sp?)
Singles. Runners at 1st and 2nd. Yes, Lahey still in. And I'm lifting my self-imposed 5-min suspension.
northsider - March 27, 2008
False. No sooner did I say that than out comes Lou to get a reliever.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Thanks, Gametracker.
It's Gindl. Also, I misspelled "Cline" earlier with a K.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Single to center...
1st and 2nd no outs..
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
New Pitcher
#84
Randy MossMatt Averynorthsider - March 27, 2008
and yes, I know Moss hasn't worn 84 in a while.
northsider - March 27, 2008
WP...runners advance.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Len and Bob
Talking about opening in Japan. Bob doesn't like it. "It's America's game! Your Opening Day should be in America! It used to be in Cincinnati every year. What happened to that? That's when baseball season started. I bet casual fans don't understand what's going on, or know games have been played already. For MLB, and I'm fully in support of ridding it of PEDs, but every chance MLB has to make it hard for their players to play at that level, they seem to take that opportunity! Cold weather, bad travel, and now Japan! Those guys are going to be whacked for two weeks. You're putting these guys in a position where they're not going to perform their best baseball and I think it's a huge injustice to those guys on the trip. But it is a competitive advantage because they get to start their 1-2 pitchers for the first four games of the season!"
Sheesh, Bob is pretty fired up about this. Both Len and Bob have failed to mention that the Cubs opened in Japan in 2000.
northsider - March 27, 2008
RBI ground out to Ronny...
runner on 2nd..one out.
9-6 brewers
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
FC to Ronny...
gets the runner at 3rd...2 out...dumb baserunning by the brewer player. Ironic that Ronny would be one to make the play on him.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
well, by now
he should be an expert.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
U-S-A, USA, USA!!!
northofwrigley - March 27, 2008
Shockingly
Cedeno has looked great today. Here's hoping he gets it all together and takes over the SS job some time this season.
berselius - March 27, 2008
This...
is the madding thing about Cedeno...he'll have a game like this, and we'll all let out a collective breath thinking, OK...he's going to get it. Then the very next day you'll see him get picked off, make a throwing error and GIDP on the first pitch after the pitcher walks the batter in front of him on 4 straight pitches.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
IAWTC
This is the problem. Cedeno is extremely inconsistent. And he does not seem to LEARN.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
COMPLETLY AGREE
Hammer - March 27, 2008
Even More from Bob "U-S-A!" Brenly (thanks NofWrigley)
Bob: Not to mention the disruption in the Japanese league. They've already started their season over there!
Len: Yeah, Bobby Valentine was upset about being overshadowed.
Bob: "Our problem isn't attracting Japanese kids to play baseball, it's attracting AMERICAN kids to play baseball! I think we're going about this all wrong. No doubt it's a global game and being played in places you never thought it would be played, but it's baseball, let's play it in AMERICA."
Bob: Just the cherry on the sundae here then I'll give off my high horse. These are my views, they don't represent those of WGN or the Cubs. Sean Casey went over and got hurt, now he has to sit down. What if that's your star player/pitcher? Now he's hurt for a while.
Len: I just want to know what you really think about this.
Bob: Well, I'm still making up my mind.
Len: (laughs)
Calm down, Bob!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Cant players get hurt...
in games here in the USA too?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Never.
Meet our ace starter Mark Prior.
northsider - March 27, 2008
With a runner on 1st...
and one out, FC to Ramirez...5-4. Inning over.
9-6 Former AL team.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Also, missed during that whole mess
Was a really nice shot of a jet flying overhead. Didn't catch which kind, possibly a 757 or 777, or A330. But as an aviation nut I appreciated that. Thanks WGN.
northsider - March 27, 2008
got your pilot's license?
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
I'm too much of a broke college student.
But eventually I do want my multi-engine rating, to be able to fly jets. Favorite plane ever: Boeing 707
northsider - March 27, 2008
A friend of mine is returning from Vegas in a Lear 60 as we speak. So jealous.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Are you a pilot?
@ cubsonWGN4ever
northsider - March 27, 2008
I'm gonna miss
umbrella-hat-wearing-billy-goat-beard-rocking-concessions guy.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
That guy is gone?
Well theres always Don Imus Guy.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
MATTHEW MURTON
One-hops the wall, almost homered to right-center. His double puts a runner at 2nd with 0 out.
Comment Murton love now.
northsider - March 27, 2008
The Big Murt Doubles
northofwrigley - March 27, 2008
it's always so considerate
of the hotties to also have a smidgen of talent. Makes rooting for them even easier.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Aramis "The Latin Hottie" Ramirez...
rips an RBI double to the LF corner.
9-7 MIL
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Holy Crap!
2 homers out of Hoff!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
on 2 pitches!
northofwrigley - March 27, 2008
Casey McGehee
runs at 2nd. And Micah Hoffpauir just crushes ANOTHER homer to right. It's 9-9 tie ballgame!!!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Bob predicts 60 HRs this year....
in Triple-A. Poor poor Micah.
northsider - March 27, 2008
there goes Murton's fan club again
tony412 - March 27, 2008
all bow to the Hoff-POWAH!
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Wow...
... Brenly thinks he may hit 60 in the minors. HoffPOWER!!
initram - March 27, 2008
Some career Minor Leaguer guy...
just hit his 2nd HR today...loser.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
word
He should just go back to being a teacher. Obviously no future for him in baseball. Obviously.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Is DLee out of options?
Just askin'
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Who cares?
OUTRIGHT RELEASE
northsider - March 27, 2008
ROTFLMAO...
Question is, why isn't Hoffpauer a SHORTSTOP...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Probably that pesky left arm
he happens to throw with.
northsider - March 27, 2008
always with the details...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Dreamboat Soto...
uses his taunt, sturdy haunches to draw a sexxy BB...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Soto
My coworker is not a baseball fan but met Mr. Soto downtown and is in love. She said he's super hot.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
I am envious
your friend sucks! LOL!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
I don't even remember what inning
it is anymore...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
bottom of 7
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
d'oh
northsider - March 27, 2008
8th
northsider - March 27, 2008
I PREDICT
I predict Fukudome throws a runner out at first who should have had a single during his career.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Is it sacrilege to suggest
Derek Lee better plan on staying healthy and in the lineup this year?
alec - March 27, 2008
It's nice to have the option
to bring Hoffy up.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Yes
Yes we'd be much better off with a career minor leaguer whos had a great spring over one of our best players.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
along comes Debbie Downer...
northsider - March 27, 2008
lol
tony412 - March 27, 2008
If Lee gets hurt
I don't see why we don't give Hoffpauer a try. They're ALL career minor-leaguers, till they're not.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
I order you to stop making sense...
you'll upset the "fans"...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Honestly
Honestly if DLee went down with an injury you'd really think we're okay for 162 games with Hoffpauir?
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
I don't know.
but I think we should give him a shot if it happens. Hopefully, it won't happen.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Lee will be 33 next month
and his past two seasons have already been below his lifetime average.
alec - March 27, 2008
The last 2 seasons
2006 being where he broke his wrist and 07 his year of completely recovering. It's not like he sloughed off due to no injury.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Is Lee getting hurt before the opener?
Nobody is expecting Derrek to get hurt, unless the team has to travel to Japan. We're not hoping he gets hurt either, but if he does, why wouldn't you give a guy who has raked all spring a shot? Calm down man.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
My point`
Santos these people seem to think we'll be okay without Lee because we have Hoffpauir.
Completely based on Lee having a bad spring and Hoffpauir having a great one.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
The basis is kinda obvious...
the argument is if Hoffpauir would be better than just inserting Ward @ 1st Base, if god forbid Lee gets injured.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
quite.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Actually
Actually they'd be better off with Ward who is a very good proven major leaguer at first if Lee were to be injured.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Oh man...
a Dusty-ite....only "proven" major leaguers allowed huh?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I don't think so
maybe a better way to put it is DLee has someone to keep him on his toes. Perhaps he will have a really great year because he knows he has to put in some major effort.
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Come on
Come on you really think he loafs it?
This is ridiculous. The guy has had a bad spring. We're not talking about a top prospect here either or a guy who every team is clamoring for.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
I am not saying he loafs
and I am not saying I want him gone. He is one of my fave Cubs ever. I am saying it might be a little reminder that there is talent out there. Who doesn't need a little competition to keep 'em sharp?
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
I think that's goofy
I think that's goofy. Lee gives 100 percent. He's not going to play better because someone is pushing him.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
(sponsor redacted) Drive of the Game
Ronny Cedeno. Still no estimate on distance though.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Cedeno
I think Cedeno should get some serious support for starting over Theriot.
I think both will hit about the same but Ronny is better on D.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Theriot
knows the game better.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
And has more "grit" and is more of an "x-factor".
See: Fire Joe Morgan
northsider - March 27, 2008
got nothing to do with grit or "x-factor"
to me. He knows how to play the game better. Cedeno might win the game for you, and he might boot the ball four times in an inning. Theriot has better BB IQ.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Cedeno
Has more power than Theriot too, especially doubles power
berselius - March 27, 2008
Ronny "Who-Who?" Cedeno
pops to center. 3 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
nice one...
mr. cider
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I'm learning from the best.
northsider - March 27, 2008
If I were Cedeno
If I were Ronny Cedeno I'd sue you for that. Although Ronny Woo Woo to his credit has never overslid on a walk.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
hahaha
northsider - March 27, 2008
and NOW it's the 8th. Thank you, thank you very much.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I prefer
Ronny "Poo-Poo" in honor of Sue
The Ryno and I Know - March 27, 2008
LOL!
sue369 - March 27, 2008
SHOUT OUT
Quick shout out to our friends who have helped those of us whos work computers can't accomodate listen live or gameday this spring.
THANKS GUYS.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Nice catch
for Matty.
sue369 - March 27, 2008
#84 Avery
still on the mound.
northsider - March 27, 2008
And Murton
makes another catch. 2 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Back in the day,
teams would sell players to other teams.. You think we could RENT out HoffPOWER to an AL team until say, when Interleague play starts? lol
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
Grounder to Ronny
and it goes 6-3 for a 1-2-3 8th. To the bottom of the frame.
northsider - March 27, 2008
#84 Avery pitching...
doesn't even get a "fitted" hat? Come on!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I bet he picked that little number up in a concession stand on the way to the bullpen?
northsider - March 27, 2008
Murton
I love Matty.
But I understand why he's the odd man out. Part of me though would like him in Iowa in case of an injury instead of somewhere else.
SEND HIM TO THE RANGERS THEY NEED A REDHEAD!
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Cubs announce league change
CHICAGO - Cubs GM Jim Hendry announced today that the team will play in the American League West Division so Matt Murton can play everyday in the line-up. The Cubs will return to the NL as soon as Murton is released or traded.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Time for an unpopular opinion...
Cubs should try to trade DLEE. He has had exactly one great year in his career, and he has already entered his decline. None of his other seasons have been significantly above average for his position, and he strikes out alot. Aside from that, my main complaint is that he seems to crumble under pressure. During his fab 2005, we all blamed the huge number of solo shots on Dusty's lineups, but maybe he just isn't comfortable with runners on. Furthermore, his postseason numbers have always looked like garbage, starting with the Marlins. Look it up. What other teams need a 1st baseman?
Jerry Mumphrey - March 27, 2008
doesn't he have a no-trade clause?
also, I seem to recall him hitting something important as a Marlin against the team they were playing in the Pennant series... who was that team, I can't remember...
It's not like our guys have had a whole lot of post-season experience as a whole...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Also
Also last year was his first year coming off a major iniury. The reason he had so many solo shots in 2005 was nobody was on base ahead of him.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
D. Lee...
...does have a no-trade clause.
initram - March 27, 2008
which makes this all moot anyway.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
It should be anyway
Unless Hendry had his brain removed or someone had naked pictures of him in a compromising position.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Santos...
...please no images here.
initram - March 27, 2008
That hit was a big deal because he was 0 for the playoffs up until that point.
Jerry Mumphrey - March 27, 2008
Big news
The GMs of the rest of the NL have petitioned the Commisioner to have Jerry Mumphrey replace Jim hendry as Cubs General Manager. They want someone in charge of the Cubs who would trade their 2nd best all around player because he had a bad spring because a career minor leaguer had a great one.
Jerry you're talking like we have Prince Fielder.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
No man, screw Hoffpauir. Me and Leon just want our old jobs back.
Jerry Mumphrey - March 27, 2008
This is getting stupid
People want him gone because of a tough spring. This is getting beyond ridiculous.
Glad you're not Jim Hendry. Brewers and Cardinals and Astros for starters wish you were.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Um...no...
one person does not "people".
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Santos
Santos I've seen it all over the net. Lee sucks. Let's get rid of him. We're okay if he gets hurt because of Hoffpauier.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
I saw it on the intarwebz
so it must be true?
All I was saying is that it's nice to have a good backup.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Any links to share?
I'd like to see the posts (more than 2?).
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Santos
Some have been sarcastic but people have suggested Hoffpauir is better than Lee here and at other places.
For the record I feel better because of Hoffpauir if Lee were to miss a couple of weeks than if I would otherwise but not an extended time.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
No I soured on him after I noticed the pace at which he was collecting strikeouts last season...
That, and his power numbers are barely average for 1B.
Jerry Mumphrey - March 27, 2008
In other words
In other words you don't value defense, batting average and OBP at all. You only value homeruns and don't know about how it takes 2 years to fully recover from a broken wrist.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Fontenot
I know Fontenot showed some promise at times last year but I would have kept Cintron over him.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
HANK WHITE
Misses a homer by "3 or 4 feet" according to Len on a double to left-center. Runner at 2nd, no one out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Nice To See Blanco Swinging That Bat!
initram - March 27, 2008
He's had a nice spring
especially after his injury-plagued last year.
alec - March 27, 2008
let's win
this Mo-Fo
tony412 - March 27, 2008
Trade DLEE? Really!? Stupid...
n/t
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Here comes...
#13#9 Reed Johnson. Let's see what he's got.northsider - March 27, 2008
Nice Technique...
...on the
strike-through.initram - March 27, 2008
I am a huge fan of the
lazystrikethrough.northsider - March 27, 2008
Johnson executes
a great "dead" bunt, the ball just dies in front of the plate on the third base line.
Runner to 3rd, 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Loving...
is what he's got...a said remember that!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Am I The Only One...
... who sees the "X" here?
initram - March 27, 2008
Or, Is That...
... the Dos X beer working?
initram - March 27, 2008
Here too
I think most of Santos' good stuff is blocked here at work
The Ryno and I Know - March 27, 2008
it's just a pic of the band
Nothing too fun.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
huh?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
it's lyrics from a Sublime song
n/t
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Chopper to the left-side of the infield
freezes "Andy White" (Andres Blanco) at third, who dives back and is BARELY safe. Runners at the corners with nobody out in a 9-9 ballgame in the 8th.
northsider - March 27, 2008
how many outs?
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
2 now... after the Pie backwards K
initram - March 27, 2008
1 at the time, my bad
northsider - March 27, 2008
Now Batting
#20 PH Felix Pie
northsider - March 27, 2008
Felix Pie...
is called out on strikes as Murton runs. Thunder Matt got a nice jump, now a runner at 2nd and 3rd with 2 out.
(lol @ the ongoing Lee debate higher up in the thread)
northsider - March 27, 2008
I know. :-)
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Casey McGehee
Pops up just past the infield. The Cubs get a runner at 3rd with 1 out and do not score. On to the 9th....
northsider - March 27, 2008
A Nice Way To Leave Arizona...
... would be with a walk-off win vs. the BrewCrew...
initram - March 27, 2008
Ah yes. I'm thinking...
The Ryno and I Know - March 27, 2008
best picture ever
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
just about my favorite picture.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
For awhile
For awhile it was my avatar on every internet group I belong to. Sports or non sports. Interesting comment from an Australian in a group about the "pure joy" of the picture.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
love it
sue369 - March 27, 2008
this is my current screensaver :-)
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
maybe put it up as a fanshot??
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
hows come i don't see the pic?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
I've had to
click on "show picture" a couple of time stoday when there is a red x.
sue369 - March 27, 2008
I don't even..
have a red "x"...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Sorry
You should never be denied such beauty. Think "A-Ram, Milwaukee, Walk-off" and that will give you an idea
The Ryno and I Know - March 27, 2008
see!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
whoa, how meta. thread within a thread.
northsider - March 27, 2008
how did you
post "see" below without your name and stuff? All it shows is Brit's picture.
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Now I see
the rest of your post. Wow how strange.
sue369 - March 27, 2008
We may be breaking this new blog...
with this enormous thread.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
you could be right
this is the 1st 700 thread I've seen on the new format.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Just Don't Show What...
...Izzy was doing.
initram - March 27, 2008
why didn't Pie
bunt???
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
Has anyone else
been enjoying the week of baseball movies on WGN? Man I love baseball movies. COuld watch all of them a hundred times and never get tired of them. Field of Dreams tonight. I might as well get my kleenx out now.....
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
YES!
Speaking of baseball movies -- I'm so mad. I received that baseball Grand Slam DVD set for X-Mess, and at Meijer last night I saw that special editions of every movie in the set have just been released. Hmph. I'm such a nerd for special edition DVDs, too.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
And now they
are talking about Ferris Bueller. Say my sig line like how Cameron would say it to Ferris. Soto can rescue me any day......
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
TOO much good stuff?
There isn't such a thing. Silly sponsors.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Also DLEE runs knock-kneed and pigeon-toed
Jerry Mumphrey - March 27, 2008
Walrond is on the hill, FYI.
Tangled Up In Blue - March 27, 2008
Here Comes Mighty Les Walrond
#60 LHP to pitch the 9th.
northsider - March 27, 2008
is he REALLY
going to make the rotation???
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
as the 5th starter...
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Not only that
Not only that but he's going to play 1st base when he doesn't start, save people from burning buildings on days off, sing in the Chicago Lyric Opera, create world peace, cure cancer and AIDS and make a fine grilled cheese sandwich.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Walrond
strikes out the first Brewski. 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Walrond throws
a very hittable pitch to Green, who stops at 2nd with a loooong double. runner at 2nd with 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Did I just hear
Len and Bob saying Prior's already hurt or something? I was typing and not paying attention. Thanks.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
If they did, I didn't hear it. Sorry.
northsider - March 27, 2008
If they did...
they misspoke...they should have said..."still" not "already"
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Actually
Actually they said he threw to live batters for the first time today (as opposed to dead batters?)
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Those dead batters are SO disciplined at the plate, they just won't swing at anything. They literally clog up the bases...and outfield....and everywhere....
northsider - March 27, 2008
HEE HEE
HEE HEE
It's like when they say men on base. As opposed to what? Goldfish?
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Dead batters just made me think of
Zombie baseball.
Have there been any baseball zombie movies? 'Cause if not, there oughta be.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
thanks
I just saw the article come up on the wire about it. But thanks for the clarification!
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Pie makes a nice sliding catch on a ball in shallow center
2 outs with that runner at 2nd.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Wow,
that was close. I thought we were gonna be forced to get a Coco AND Roberts. I thought they were gonna die, lol.
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
Walrond serves up another hittable pitch
But luckily Pie is there to catch a liner that almost took his glove off. To the bottom of the 9th!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Reed Johnson
I think Reed Johnson is going to turn out to be a sweet pickup.
And we got a better player possibly than Crisp or Byrd and gave up NOTHING!
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Reed Johnson..
isn't exactly...a "proven major leaguer" though. Wouldn't you be happier with a veteran like Kenny Lofton?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
holy crap
I want that Cubs fez!
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
This looks like a little league game
With a #5 on the mound.
northsider - March 27, 2008
4 days
How many layers does everyone plan to wear Monday?
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Um....
one out, Hoffpauir, somehow. Sorry.
northsider - March 27, 2008
OK. I guess that settles it.
To the minors with you, Hoffy.
alec - March 27, 2008
Grounder to 3rd
5-3, 2 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Lookin outside right now,
and are the Cubs and Brewers even gonna bother showing up on Monday?
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
Here comes Fonty
Some guy is yelling Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! In range of a WGN mic. A liiiiiitle premature.
northsider - March 27, 2008
(that's what she said)
northsider - March 27, 2008
ohhhhh
this makes me want The Office back on so bad!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Me too. Hence my avatar. And sig.
northsider - March 27, 2008
My husband
started laughing when we heard that.
sue369 - March 27, 2008
glad he can laugh about that sorta thing! /none of my business
northsider - March 27, 2008
huh?
sue369 - March 27, 2008
it's a "premature" joke. yeah, I know, sorry.
northsider - March 27, 2008
ah, i see
sue369 - March 27, 2008
On a 0-2 count to Fontenot....
he takes one off of his elbow and gingerly stumbles to first.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Fonty HBP up comes Fonzie...
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Monday
Any thought to a pregame get together?
I probably wont be able to make it as I have to go to a meeting luckily right by the park that will end at 1245.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Fontenot
is cut down trying to advance to 2nd. Ugly slide. Whoops. To the 10th, it's 9-9.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Song
The Boys are Back In Town for opening day.
I have a CD I will always listen to the night before opening day which has
"Here Comes the Sun"
"Opening Day"
"Centerfield"
"The Boys Are Back In Town"
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
I vote for Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up"
northsider - March 27, 2008
today at Wrigley Field
the entire stadium was "rickrolled"...
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
: )
northsider - March 27, 2008
lollerskates
Rickrolling gave Rick his first interview opportunity in probably 20 years, so he's likely thankful.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
I'm currently making a baseball '08 mix
It's a new season tradition, as is buying a new hoodie.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
crud.
I'm out. Gotta go home.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
bye Drew
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Damn....
now i gotta go home. good thing I have this game Tivoed :)
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
Now pitching for Chicago
#78 Ed Campusano LHP
northsider - March 27, 2008
Runner at 1st, no out. Sorry, missed how he got on. (Seeing if I was on WLS, I got interviewed on campus today. Didn't see me.)
northsider - March 27, 2008
Interviewed about what?
n/t
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Northwestern tested an outdoor loudspeaker system designed to alert students of an attack/weather disaster/other emergency.
northsider - March 27, 2008
so basically
it's a way for them to scream AAAGH! PANIC! really loudly.
drewishdrewid - March 27, 2008
haha, exactly. my soundbite was used on FOX's 9pm newscast!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Fly ball to CF
Pie handles it easily, 1 out. Runner at 1st. 9-9, top 10th.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Runner goes for 2nd
McGehee's throw sails past 2nd base, no Cubs middle infielder thought to cover. The Brewers now have a gift runner at 2B with 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
**at THIRD BASE
northsider - March 27, 2008
WGN zooms in on
Fontenot and Andres Blanco for not covering. And a passed ball gives Milwaukee the lead, runner scores from third. 10-9.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Campusano changes speeds nicely
on a changeup high and away. Some guy wearing #90 swings and misses. 2 outs, bases empty.
northsider - March 27, 2008
low 80s on the change
northsider - March 27, 2008
high 80s/89 on the fastball
northsider - March 27, 2008
Campusano
strikes him out to end the half-inning. Poor execution on the Cubs' part has helped give Milwaukee the lead, 10-9 as we go to the bottom of the 10th.
northsider - March 27, 2008
You're dominating this board this evening, northsider
NittanyCub - March 27, 2008
yeah i know, i'm kind of lonely here. hopefully someone is still finding this useful.
northsider - March 27, 2008
there there
It's probably very helpful to the folks without TV or radio coverage of the game. I know I always appreciate it when I'm at work and can't get radio reception.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
So you're a lonley guy huh?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
burrrrrnnnnn!
But still funny.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
New pitcher
#92 E.J. Shanks, right-handed submariner for the Brewers
northsider - March 27, 2008
First up: Ronny Cedeno
Grounds deep to the hole, but SS Escobar makes a backhanded stop and strong throw to get him at 1st. 1 out. Andres Blanco to bat.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Cedeno
Dumps a single in front of the LF, makes a big turn but stays at first. Runner on 1st with 1 out. Up comes Reed Johnson.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Lefthanded Blanco?
wha?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Sinatro was whispering something into Blanco's ear
And if you didn't know better, you'd think they were necking. Apparently Blanco listens to his iPod way too loudly.
northsider - March 27, 2008
I noticed that. I thought they were making out...
A base hit for Reed Johnson...yes!
zevkalman - March 27, 2008
HUGE lead for Blanco off 1st
and it's bothering Shanks.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Reed Johnson
Singles to left past the shortstop's right. His first H of the day puts runners at 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Now batting:
#19 Matt Murton LF
northsider - March 27, 2008
Come on
Cubs. Win this now!!!!
sue369 - March 27, 2008
2 on 1 out
there is still hope!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Holy crap
A 66-mph breaking ball (knuckle) just floats into the zone. Murton was like WTH? Now another 65mph makes it 0-2.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Should have been a question mark after the knuckle.
northsider - March 27, 2008
If Murton wins this..
I'll post a picture of...Obama.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
If he doesn't...
a pic of Hillary.
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
Murton goes golfing low in the zone
And somehow gets enough on it to push the CF backwards. Makes the catch, but Blanco tags. Runners at the corners with two outs and it's all up to Felix Pie.
northsider - March 27, 2008
murton flies out
and Pie is up
zevkalman - March 27, 2008
Come on Pie!
You can be the hero of the day!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Shanks
tries the lame fake-to-third, look to first move. No dice. Then deals his first pitch, an inside fastball that almost hit him. 1-0.
northsider - March 27, 2008
c'mon Felix!
alec - March 27, 2008
Murton!!!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
HILLARY SMASH!
HILLARY MAD!
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Apologize
I'm facing eye surgery in a few weeks (was supposed to be Monday had to be postponed due to strep throat) and you just scarred them for life.
What's scary is as a small child I was probably exposed to her as my parents knew her parents,
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Next pitch...
inside curve. 2-0 on Pie.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hey now
Go easy on Matt, those corkscrew landings and sniper fire are tough.
Ball outside, 3-0 on Pie.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Pie
walks on four pitches. Up comes Casey McGehee with the bases loaded, hoping to atone for his PB that let the go-ahead run score.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Pie walks
bases loaded!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Come on Casey.
For crying out loud, PLEASE.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Dude, it's ST!
IowaCubs- - March 27, 2008
I'm in season mode now
I've already made the mentality shift.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
me too
cubsonWGN4ever - March 27, 2008
same here. I dont theink I'll get much sleep sunday night. you guys going to the game? I think we will need ponchos.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Wednesday!!!
I'm taking my little brother. Too bad he doesn't turn 21 for a few more weeks.
Section 228-1, row 4, seats 108-109
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Niiiiice!
I wanna go every game next week, but then I'd have to find a new job.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Bases are CLOGGED!
for Casey at the bat!
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
First pitch to McGehee
Knee-high 82mph fastball strike. 0-1
northsider - March 27, 2008
Next pitch
Really got away from Shanks. "Juuuuust a bit outside" as Uecker would say. 1-1 count.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Oh No!
A freaking thunderstorm rollin in, if my Dish goes out I will be pissed!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
For me
For me I know it would happen with 2 outs in the top of the 9th of game 7 of the world series at Wrigley with the Cubs with the lead about to win.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
it's rumbling here too
n/t
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Ball 2.
Catcher framed it, umpire doesn't budge. 2-1
northsider - March 27, 2008
Ball misses the zone by a couple inches outside.
3-1 count. 2 out. bases loaded.
northsider - March 27, 2008
tied!
squeeee!
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
and Hoffpauir is up!
Oh man, this could be great.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Shanks
misses inside. McGehee walks, runner scores to make it 10-10.
northsider - March 27, 2008
tied up
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Mike Maddux, Brewers pitching coach
to the mound as Micah Hoffpauir takes his warmup cuts.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Pornstache Maddux
I always will call him pornstache Maddux.
Funny thing is I thought I once read that when they were young Mike was considered the better prospect.
puckishcubsfan - March 27, 2008
Strike 1, outside corner
northsider - March 27, 2008
1-1, outside ball
northsider - March 27, 2008
Just "Shanked" that one
IowaCubs- - March 27, 2008
Len was pointing out earlier that Shanks is a bad name for a golfer or punter.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Hoffpauir watches a close one on the outside corner, umpire gives it to MH. 2-1
northsider - March 27, 2008
Shanks
staying away from Micah. Another outside pitch, foul to the left. 2-2
northsider - March 27, 2008
No tie! No tie!
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Same thing, we'll do it again.
Still 2-2
northsider - March 27, 2008
Boo for ties.
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
yep
sue369 - March 27, 2008
Micah Hoffpauir
grounds on the infielder to the 2B. 4-6 goes the forceout. Game over. Brewers and Cubs tie, 10-10. Len: Cubs tie! Cubs tie!
northsider - March 27, 2008
*infield
northsider - March 27, 2008
fly half the flag
[ V
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
lol
[ V
love the ivy - March 27, 2008
Wouldn't that be a V?
IowaCubs- - March 27, 2008
more like
Half a W.
V + V = VV
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Half of a W would be a U.
W = double U
Its not a double V. Right?
LPLancer23 - March 27, 2008
I dunno
in Spanish, it's doble ve, which literally means "double v"
gary varsho - March 27, 2008
That makes much more sense than pronouncing it "double yoo"
n/t
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
Lemme explain
I guess my sense of humor doesn't come across well online.
Fly half the flag -> take the flag [ W ] and chop it in half -> and you get [ V because half of a capital V looks like half of a capital W.
bluebythebook - March 27, 2008
I got it bluebythebook
Keystone80435 - March 27, 2008
Tomorrow's Game
Mariners vs Cubs
Cashman Field
9:00PM CDT
WGN
northsider - March 27, 2008
Your final linescores...
MIL 6...0...1...1...0...1...0...0...1___10-11-0
CHC 3...0...0...0...2...3...0...0...1___10-15-2
northsider - March 27, 2008
Actually....
GameTracker cuts off the first inning. Cubs 1, Brewers 0 in that one.
northsider - March 27, 2008
Have a great evening, everybody!
Go Cubs!
northsider - March 27, 2008
Tie?
santoswoodenlegs - March 27, 2008
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