Wait 'til Next Year...Cubbies Fans Unite!

[TheTraveler]

A sweep against the lowly Nationals would be good.

Mission accomplished. :D

:wo

[icehog3]

Mission accomplished. :D

:wo

Now the Phillies, who are red-hot. We are throwing Lilly, Harden and Zambrano at them...but that means nothing if the bats don't stay alive.

[bowhnter]

Here we are, a game out...I'm still not excited yet, but it could be fun thru Sept.

W L Pct GB
St. Louis 51 46 .526 --
Chi Cubs 48 45 .516 1.0
Houston 49 46 .516 1.0
Milwaukee 48 47 .505 2.0
Cincinnati 44 50 .468 5.5
Pittsburgh 42 52 .447 7.5

[icehog3]

Here we are, a game out...I'm still not excited yet, but it could be fun thru Sept.

W L Pct GB
St. Louis 51 46 .526 --
Chi Cubs 48 45 .516 1.0
Houston 49 46 .516 1.0
Milwaukee 48 47 .505 2.0
Cincinnati 44 50 .468 5.5
Pittsburgh 42 52 .447 7.5

Houston looks good, they are right in the mix. If they or the Brewers pick up Halladay, could be the difference maker.

Go Cubs! (I hope).

[rack04]

Houston looks good, they are right in the mix.

Yes they do. :banger Go Stros!

[icehog3]

Yes they do. :banger Go Stros!

,,,and take the Rockets with you! Get your own thread, Cinco-Man! :r

[Whee]

Yes they do. :banger Go Stros!
Geez, go away for a few days and all sorts of riff raff come into the place.:D

[rack04]

,,,and take the Rockets with you! Get your own thread, Cinco-Man! :r

Geez, go away for a few days and all sorts of riff raff come into the place.:D

Well the title of the thread is "wait 'til next year" so do it. This is Astros time. :r

[icehog3]

Well the title of the thread is "wait 'til next year" so do it. This is Astros time. :r

I feel a wager coming on... ;)

[bowhnter]

Cubs /Astros 4 game series coming up on Monday...a chance for someone to put some distance between them.

Cubs haven't been hot yet this year, now's a good time for that to happen.

[bowhnter]

3 in a row :tu

[icehog3]

1/2 a game out, and only 1 1/2 out in the Wild Card race. Looking good. :tu

[Whee]

:wo

[bowhnter]

:tu1st place,

[icehog3]

:tu1st place,

:wo :D

[Whee]

:tu1st place,

Suuuuuhhhhhhweeet:banger

[icehog3]

Ramirez rocks! :tu

[vankleekkw]

Quiet on the rooftop tonight, must be a boring game.
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[icehog3]

Quiet on the rooftop tonight, must be a boring game.
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Cubs down by 4 after 7 1/2. :(

[icehog3]

Brewers lost, that's something. :r

[vankleekkw]

Nothing better than mopey fans walking the streets.
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[icehog3]

Nothing better than mopey fans walking the streets.
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Smashing their beer bottles in the street and pissing in the alleys? :r

[icehog3]

C Billingsley is 1 hitting the Cards thorugh 6...that's something too. ;)

[vankleekkw]

That is why I am on the rooftop and not in bars. Plus no one can tell me I cant smoke.
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[icehog3]

That is why I am on the rooftop and not in bars. Plus no one can tell me I cant smoke.
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Perfect! :tu

[Whee]

We're on a roll, so a dropped one isn't too bad. Haven't seen much baseball the last week.:(

[icehog3]

If LA can beat the Cards, ain't too bad of a day. ;)

[Whee]

:tu

[icehog3]

Cards have scored 5 already in the 6th...looks like second place is calling tonight. :(

[Whee]

Cards have scored 5 already in the 6th...looks like second place is calling tonight. :(

Damnit! I am going to stay out of this thread.:r

[Whee]

Can't help myself.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

12-0:r

[bowhnter]

Can't help myself.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

12-0:r

Batting practice today!

[icehog3]

Lets Go Dodgers! (tonight, I mean). ;)

[bowhnter]

Wow, 12 runs again

[Whee]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

booooooyaaaahhhhh

They must be using bigger bats.

[icehog3]

Let's Go Dodgers!! ;)

[Whee]

I'm gonna kick Marmol right in the Mommy/Daddy buttons.:mad::r

[bowhnter]

Marmol is scary, I can hardly watch

[Whee]

I'm gonna kick Marmol right in the Mommy/Daddy buttons.:mad::r

QFT

Will someone please teach Marmol how to throw across that big white dish on the gorund beside the batters...Motherpussbucket.:mad:

[Whee]

Coy Hill needs goalie gear to catch that stuff Marmol throws.

[Whee]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

Holy.....

[icehog3]

1st place again, at least for tonight. :)

[Whee]

Holy friggin' crap! Can we not find someone who can pitch from the 8th inning on?

[icehog3]

Nice debut by Gorzelanny though! :tu

[Whee]

Nice debut by Gorzelanny though! :tu

Very nice. I am just going to have to turn the game off in the 8th inning.:D

[bowhnter]

Nice debut by Gorzelanny though! :tu

Very nice. I am just going to have to turn the game off in the 8th inning.:D

Yes, he was a nice surprise....however, with 16 blown saves compared to StL 10 I have nothing to get excited for anymore...until we get a closer.

[icehog3]

Yes, he was a nice surprise....however, with 16 blown saves compared to StL 10 I have nothing to get excited for anymore...until we get a closer.

That has been our biggest problem so far, now that the middle relief has been adeqaute. :2

[bowhnter]

Taking an arse whoopin today

[icehog3]

Be glad to get outta Denver, baby! :r

[Whee]

Good thing I napped through it.:D

[bowhnter]

heavy sigh

[Whee]

The late season swoon has begun.

[Whee]

Nothing like ending a skid with a 17-2 drubbing against the Pirates Triple A affiliate..:r

[bowhnter]

Well if it doesn't change for the better (5-6) Ws in a row the white flag is going up.

In 3 games I think they had something like 38 lob. Hope this is a spark!

[Whee]

Finally, Gregg is out as closer. Now if they can just get rid of Marmol....

[icehog3]

Finally, Gregg is out as closer. Now if they can just get rid of Marmol....

Good, he sucks.

Who did they replace him with?

[Whee]

Good, he sucks.

Who did they replace him with?

Marmol...:bh

[bowhnter]

Good, he sucks.

Who did they replace him with?

Marmol...:bh

:td:hn:<:<

[icehog3]

Marmol...:bh

:hn

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

This will make you laugh Tom and Sean.....

http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/lou%20piniella%20carlos%20marmol.jpg

[Whee]

This will make you laugh Tom and Sean.....

http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/lou%20piniella%20carlos%20marmol.jpg

I say that everytime he comes into the game!:r:r

[Whee]

Finally, we didn't blow a save.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

[icehog3]

This will make you laugh Tom and Sean.....

http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/lou%20piniella%20carlos%20marmol.jpg

It would be funnier if it weren't so true! :r

[Whee]

Good Lord, please end the suffering.

15-6 loss to the Natinals.:bh:c:hn

[Whee]

Losing two out of three to the Nationals makes me want to smoke a Cremosa...more painful than driving a spike through my head.:r

[icehog3]

Wait 'til next year is here. :(

[Whee]

Wait 'til next year is here. :(

Been here for a month.

Oh well, football is just two weeks away!!

[icehog3]

Yup...and Blackhawks camp is 2 weeks away too...wait 'til this year! :)

[MedicCook]

Happy B-Day Sweet Lou.

[Whee]

Happy B-Day Sweet Lou.

:tu

[icehog3]

Happy B-Day Sweet Lou.

I think it was happier in '07 and '08. ;)

[MedicCook]

I think it was happier in '07 and '08. ;)

I think he was happier back in 1978. :r

[icehog3]

I think he was happier back in 1978. :r

Wouldn't you be?

Wait...scratch that, I was a virgin in 1978. :r

[MedicCook]

I was born in 1978. :r

[icehog3]

I was born in 1978. :r

I can't be your father, Luke. :r

[icehog3]

I was born in 1978. :r

So you were a virgin too? :r

[MedicCook]

I can't be your father, Luke. :r

;s

So you were a virgin too? :r

:r

[Whee]

:O


Well, this is more interesting than talking about the Cubs. I was 12 in '78 and just realized girls didn;t have cooties. does that count?:r

[icehog3]

:O


Well, this is more interesting than talking about the Cubs. I was 12 in '78 and just realized girls didn;t have cooties. does that count?:r

They don't? :confused:

[Whee]

They don't? :confused:


Well, some do. I can't afford those girls.:r

[MedicCook]

1978 Chicago Cubs
79-83, Finished 3rd in NL East
Manager: Herman Franks

[icehog3]

1978 Chicago Cubs
79-83, Finished 3rd in NL East
Manager: Herman Franks

King Kong Kingman hit 28 home runs....and struck out 111 times.

[MedicCook]

King Kong Kingman hit 28 home runs....and struck out 111 times.

Bobby Murcer was 2nd in HRs with 9.

[icehog3]

Bobby Murcer was 2nd in HRs with 9.

Damn, I think Zambrano hits more than that. :r

[MedicCook]

Bobby was at the end of his career and was depressed that he was not with the Yankees.

[icehog3]

Bobby was at the end of his career and was depressed that he was not with the Yankees.

Soriano reincarnated? :r

[MedicCook]

Soriano reincarnated? :r

:tu

[Whee]

Can the season please end now?

[icehog3]

Can the season please end now?

Soriano and Bradley wish it could. ;)

[Whee]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif

:wo?

[Whee]

Another season winds down....

Tom, this one's for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quKraecWnTs

[icehog3]

Another season winds down....

Tom, this one's for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quKraecWnTs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrobcJa_EV8&feature=related :r

[Whee]

Surprisingly, there are lot of videos like this. I can't understand why.:r:r

[Whee]

Some more post-season pontification. Can't argue with the roster breakdown.

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/milton-bradleys-year-with-cubs-peachy-thanks-26152

[Whee]

Some more post-season pontification. Can't argue with the roster breakdown.

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/milton-bradleys-year-with-cubs-peachy-thanks-26152


ESPN syaing Bradley suspended for rest of the season for remarks made in the aforementioned linked article.

[icehog3]

ESPN syaing Bradley suspended for rest of the season for remarks made in the aforementioned linked article.

Won't hurt a bit...I was hoping they would put him on the DL to end the season so the Cubs could opt out of his 3rd season. :2

[icehog3]

The mother of banished Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley said her son would consider returning to the team if it will have him back. :rolleyes:

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4496640

[Whee]

The mother of banished Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley said her son would consider returning to the team if it will have him back. :rolleyes:

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4496640


"Mommy, they won't let me play baseball no more..."
:r:r:r

[Whee]

Another season come and gone, like the passing of a large, jagged kidney stone.

6 months to drink away the season until we are back next year saying. "Wait til next year!"

:r

[icehog3]

Think they will still have a team next year?

;) :r

[Whee]

i have the perfect management team for them....














http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/stooges.gif

[icehog3]

i have the perfect management team for them....


http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/stooges.gif

That is awesome, Sean! :r

[icehog3]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/What-in-the-name-of-Michael-Jackson-is-up-with-S;_ylt=Ai2WOKkVrDXoBbElElLKQsMRvLYF?urn=mlb,200803

Oogy.

[MedicCook]

Maybe the Cubs should bring Sammy Sosa out of retirement.

[icehog3]

Maybe the Cubs should bring Sammy Sosa out of retirement.

To sing "Thriller"? :r

[Whee]

To sing "Thriller"? :r

Creepy, man. I was going to post up the same news article.:r

[Starscream]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/What-in-the-name-of-Michael-Jackson-is-up-with-S;_ylt=Ai2WOKkVrDXoBbElElLKQsMRvLYF?urn=mlb,200803

Oogy.

:r:r
WTF?!

[Whee]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/What-in-the-name-of-Michael-Jackson-is-up-with-S;_ylt=Ai2WOKkVrDXoBbElElLKQsMRvLYF?urn=mlb,200803

Oogy.

New article out on Sammy. He's rejuvenating.http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wtf.gif

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11/08/sammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation/?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fmlb.fanhous e.com%2F2009%2F11%2F08%2Fsammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation%2F

[The Poet]

Sosa and McGwire were once credited for "saving" baseball after the strike year. Well, good for them - now, go away please.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

New article out on Sammy. He's rejuvenating.http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wtf.gif

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11/08/sammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation/?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fmlb.fanhous e.com%2F2009%2F11%2F08%2Fsammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation%2F

wow....

[icehog3]

New article out on Sammy. He's rejuvenating.http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wtf.gif

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/11/08/sammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation/?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fmlb.fanhous e.com%2F2009%2F11%2F08%2Fsammy-sosas-skin-just-rejuvenation%2F

I want to be Sammy's Facebook buddy.

[MedicCook]

I saw the picture of him today. :r

[Whee]

And the long national nightmare is over.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4754761&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

[Starscream]

And the long national nightmare is over.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4754761&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

I knew what that post was about before I clicked the link.:r Bradley and Griffey. Enjoy that one, Seattle.

[icehog3]

And the long national nightmare is over.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4754761&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Although the pitcher we got, with $25 Million left in contract, sounds like a bum.

[Whee]

Although the pitcher we got, with $25 Million left in contract, sounds like a bum.

i didn;t say it was perfect.:r

[Starscream]

Although the pitcher we got, with $25 Million left in contract, sounds like a bum.

But does Chicago have to pay the entire $25 mil or is Seattle obligated to pay a portion?

[Whee]

But does Chicago have to pay the entire $25 mil or is Seattle obligated to pay a portion?

Looks like we get 9 million over two years to help off set the salary.

[icehog3]

Looks like we get 9 million over two years to help off set the salary.

I think it is over 3 years, so we might have enough money left over to entice Chili Davis out of retirement. :)

[Whee]

Congrats to "The Hawk", Andre Dawson, for being elected to the HOF today.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof10/news/story?id=4801847

[icehog3]

Congrats to "The Hawk", Andre Dawson, for being elected to the HOF today.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof10/news/story?id=4801847

Long overdue, and well deserved. :2

[Whee]

This won't end well.

I know the park is a dump. But it feels like a ballpark. This looks like a corporate office.:td:td

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-17-cubs-brite-chicago-jan17,0,1790453.story

[icehog3]

This won't end well.

I know the park is a dump. But it feels like a ballpark. This looks like a corporate office.:td:td

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-17-cubs-brite-chicago-jan17,0,1790453.story

:td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

This won't end well.

I know the park is a dump. But it feels like a ballpark. This looks like a corporate office.:td:td

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-17-cubs-brite-chicago-jan17,0,1790453.story

I like the "classic" feel that Wrigley has. I don't think they need to change it. I like the Cell better, for obvious reasons, but it is nice to see a game at Wrigley.

[Barndog]

Well i glad they will put some money in to the place. But this can really mess things up.
Isn't the reason you go to the park is to watch the game?

[Starscream]

This won't end well.

I know the park is a dump. But it feels like a ballpark. This looks like a corporate office.:td:td

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-17-cubs-brite-chicago-jan17,0,1790453.story

:td
:tpd:
I like the "classic" feel that Wrigley has. I don't think they need to change it. I like the Cell better, for obvious reasons, but it is nice to see a game at Wrigley.
:tpd:

I'm glad that the renovations will "keep the field around for another 100 years" but it takes away from the uniqueness that is Wrigley.

[qwerty1500]

Think it will break the curse?

[icehog3]

Think it will break the curse?

No...but we can dream.

[vankleekkw]

Isn't the reason you go to the park is to watch the game?


Not most people that go to Wrigley

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100215&content_id=8077656&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Samardzija threw off the mound Monday at Fitch Park, well ahead of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, which is scheduled for Thursday. He's been in Arizona for a few weeks along with Carlos Zambrano, who also tuned up with an early-bird session Monday. Samardzija, Zambrano, Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall and others all decided they'd had enough of the cold weather up north and it was time to get to work.


Anybody have any thoughts on Samardzija? I'm not so sure he will help the rotation, but at the looks of it right now, he is working his butt off to get the 5th spot..

[Whee]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100215&content_id=8077656&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Samardzija threw off the mound Monday at Fitch Park, well ahead of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, which is scheduled for Thursday. He's been in Arizona for a few weeks along with Carlos Zambrano, who also tuned up with an early-bird session Monday. Samardzija, Zambrano, Tom Gorzelanny, Sean Marshall and others all decided they'd had enough of the cold weather up north and it was time to get to work.


Anybody have any thoughts on Samardzija? I'm not so sure he will help the rotation, but at the looks of it right now, he is working his butt off to get the 5th spot..

He was inconsistent last year, but I think he'd make a solid #5 if he works his butt off this spring.

[icehog3]

Bring back Ferguson Jenkins!! http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/canada.gif

[Whee]

Next year is here!

Early season schedule is very favorable. Only 6 out of the first 38 games are against teams with winning records.


That can't be good.:r

[Whee]

Next year is here!

Early season schedule is very favorable. Only 6 out of the first 38 games are against teams with winning records.


That can't be good.:r


well....there.....you....go.:bh

[Starscream]

I guess I can't hold that grudge against Tom now. Cubbies got blown out today as well. Looks like Chicago and Cincy are sharing a room in the cellar of the NLC right now.

[Whee]

I guess I can't hold that grudge against Tom now. Cubbies got blown out today as well. Looks like Chicago and Cincy are sharing a room in the cellar of the NLC right now.

You know it's going to be a bad year when we go up 3-0 in the first inning and lose 16-5.

[icehog3]

I guess I can't hold that grudge against Tom now. Cubbies got blown out today as well. Looks like Chicago and Cincy are sharing a room in the cellar of the NLC right now.

Talk about your massacres! :r

Zambrano's ERA is now a lofty 54.00.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Its one game. Cubs will be fine this year guys. I don't see anyone running away with the NL central.

[Whee]

Its one game. Cubs will be fine this year guys. I don't see anyone running away with the NL central.

Says the guy whose team look solid today.;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Says the guy whose team look solid today.;)

I still like to see the cubbies play well.

[Whee]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/wflag.gif
That's for the Braves win yesterday.


Looks like a choked away win again tonight.

[elderboy02]

I am surprised Pinella didn't go out there and kick his pitcher in the family jewels. He should have at least pulled him and brought in his guy that was warmed up in the bullpen.

[Whee]

I am surprised Pinella didn't go out there and kick his pitcher in the family jewels. He should have at least pulled him and brought in his guy that was warmed up in the bullpen.

Move along. Nothing to see here.:r

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/cubs.jpg

[Starscream]

At least y'all have a better record than the Reds. It's still embarrassing to see the Bucs in second place in the Central division...

[icehog3]

At least y'all have a better record than the Reds. It's still embarrassing to see the Bucs in second place in the Central division...

I promise you that won't last. ;)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I heard on the radio that Lou is putting Byrd in the lead off spot?

[icehog3]

I heard on the radio that Lou is putting Byrd in the lead off spot?

Can't do much worse than Theriot did. :2

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Can't do much worse than Theriot did. :2

I agree.

We need the hawks to do well with all of the crap baseball we have been watching in Chicago.

[icehog3]

I agree.

We need the hawks to do well with all of the crap baseball we have been watching in Chicago.

Ain't happening so far tonight. :mad:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Ain't happening so far tonight. :mad:

They will come out strong in the 3rd.

[icehog3]

They will come out strong in the 3rd.

When? :confused:

Hope you are right and they turn it around.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Cubs put Big Z in the bullpen.

[icehog3]

Cubs put Big Z in the bullpen.

Wish they would put Soriano there too. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Wish they would put Soriano there too. :r

:r

You watching the hawks tonight Tom?

[icehog3]

:r

You watching the hawks tonight Tom?

Absolutely, Nate. See if Burish and Bickell add some energy. Good possibilty Campbell will be in the line-up too.

[Starscream]

Wish they would put Soriano there too. :r

But his avg. is up in the .300s now. Defensively is another story, but he's finally being of use to one of my fantasy baseball teams.

[icehog3]

But his avg. is up in the .300s now. Defensively is another story, but he's finally being of use to one of my fantasy baseball teams.

My fantasy is not having him on the Cubs. :r

[Whee]

I'm glad I've been too busy to watch the JV at Wrigley.:td

[Whee]

I wore a Cubs T-Shirt today and I got heckled by a little old lady at the nursing home.:r

Damn Sox fans....:D

[icehog3]

I wore a Cubs T-Shirt today and I got heckled by a little old lady at the nursing home.:r



Wonder if she is the same one who passed Don in her car? :)

[chippewastud79]

That Castro kid sure looks pretty good tonight. Ofcourse he was facing Homer Bailey and the rest of the Reds. :hm

[icehog3]

Thank goodness for Houston. :rolleyes:

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I wore a Cubs T-Shirt today and I got heckled by a little old lady at the nursing home.:r

Damn Sox fans....:D


:r:r

Nice Sean!

[Whee]

:r:r

Nice Sean!

What the hell is going on in Chicago? Neither of our teams look any good so far.:td

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

What the hell is going on in Chicago? Neither of our teams look any good so far.:td

I know. Its depressing. Both teams should be above .500 atleast. I've been waiting for about a month now for the sox to get on a run, but nothing:td WTF

[icehog3]

Aramis finally gets a clutch hit.

[MedicCook]

Nice walk off for the Cubs. :tu

[Whee]

Can we just get Silva to pitch all the games?
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[Whee]

Finally a good game...:su

[icehog3]

Finally a good game...:su

Well pitched game for 8 innings...they still only managed 1 run though. :hn

[Whee]

Well pitched game for 8 innings...they still only managed 1 run though. :hn
What? You expected pitching and offense in the same game?:r

[icehog3]

What? You expected pitching and offense in the same game?:r

Not from the 2010 Cubs.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Glad we didn't get no hit by the cubbies:D

You guys got lucky to win that game. We had a runner on third and second with no outs in the 9th. Oh well, like you said, I can't expect to have both offense and good pitching all in the same game:r 2010 White Sox=:pu

[Whee]

If the 'Hawks hadn't won the cup, they might have had to cut us down from the rafters. :)
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

If the 'Hawks hadn't won the cup, they might have had to cut us down from the rafters. :)
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:r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Sox and cubbies again this weekend. I don't care about this bp cup bs though:r

[icehog3]

Sox and cubbies again this weekend. I don't care about this bp cup bs though:r

Yup...only one Cup matters in Chicago.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/Cup001-1.jpg

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Fu***** A Tom:banger:banger

[icehog3]

Fu***** A Tom:banger:banger

I kissed it.....it tasted like Dustin Byfuglien. :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I kissed it.....it tasted like Dustin Byfuglien. :r

:r:r:r

[icehog3]

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/CIiChamps.jpg

[Whee]

Woo Hoo!
The crazed Zambrano bird is back. Another crazed player we will eat a contract on.
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[icehog3]

Derrek Lee shoulda knocked him out. :2

[Whee]

Derrek Lee shoulda knocked him out. :2

He would have gotten a standing O. Lol
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[icehog3]

He would have gotten a standing O. Lol
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And a "not standing Z". :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Big Z makes another BS move. I say move him to anyone who wants him or wants his money. That might not be anyone though:r By the way, I actually like D Lee and am glad he didn't bite. He is a stand up guy and player.

I can't believe the run the Sox are making right now. Its what everyone expected from the begining, but we are just now living up to the hype. Im sure it wont last, but Im glad we are making things a little interesting.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Do we really want the BP cup?:D

#11

[Starscream]

Sox almost pulled that one off. Bottom of the ninth was a nailbiter for you Cubbies fans.

[icehog3]

Sox almost pulled that one off. Bottom of the ninth was a nailbiter for you Cubbies fans.

Our nails are long gone, Andy. ;) :r

[Starscream]

Our nails are long gone, Andy. ;) :r

Mine are too, Admiral!:td

[Whee]

Sox almost pulled that one off. Bottom of the ninth was a nailbiter for you Cubbies fan.


Fixed that.:D

[Whee]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/IllinoisHoosier/smilies/sleeping-smiley-015.gif

Is it football season yet? No?

[icehog3]

We will be sellers at the trade deadline....so perhaps "Wait 'til Next Decade" will be more likely? :r

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Ted Lilly might be a south sider? I say no to that deal, but what do I know:r

[Starscream]

Just an update on how our boy in Cincy feels about you guys:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/420779-votto-hates-the-cubs

and:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5387492
:r:r:r

I understand how he feels, being competitive and loyal and all, but it's still uncalled for.

[Whee]

He's developing a rep as a bit of a loudmouth. Someday a pitcher will shut him up. Lol
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[icehog3]

He is a douchebag. :2

[Whee]

He is a douchebag. :2

I was going to say that, but I didn;t want to sully the name of Douchebag.:r

[icehog3]

I was going to say that, but I didn;t want to sully the name of Douchebag.:r

Spoken like a true douchebag in traning! :r

[Whee]

Spoken like a true douchebag in traning! :r
:wo

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

So who do you guys wanna see manage next year?

[Whee]

I'm a big Sandberg fan, but not sure he'd be the best choice at this time. They have been grooming him.
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I'm a big Sandberg fan, but not sure he'd be the best choice at this time. They have been grooming him.
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Sandberg would be my guess.

[Starscream]

So who do you guys wanna see manage next year?

Dusty Baker might be available again.:r


But seriously, Sandburg deserves a fair shot. He's done decent in the minors I hear. I think he's at Knoxville now (or was at some point)?

[Whee]

Dusty Baker might be available again.:r


But seriously, Sandburg deserves a fair shot. He's done decent in the minors I hear. I think he's at Knoxville now (or was at some point)?
He's in Iowa now. First place team,

[Starscream]

He's in Iowa now. First place team,

He was in Knoxville with the Smokies at some point though, right?

[Whee]

He was in Knoxville with the Smokies at some point though, right?

Yes. I believe that is correct.
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[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Joe Torre would be a hell of a manager.

[icehog3]

Joe Torre would be a hell of a manager.

Torre.
Girardi.
Brenley.


I would not throw Ryne to the wolves, which would be what making him manager next season would be doing. :2

[yachties23]

Torre.
Girardi.
Brenley.


I would not throw Ryne to the wolves, which would be what making him manager next season would be doing. :2


Trust me, I watched enough Yankee baseball over the past 20 years to know Torre is not the guy for you. He needs a fully constructed team of all-stars to win. If he has to make any managerial decisions in a close series (A La 2000 WS against the D-Backs) he will lose. Torre should thank Buck Showalter and Gene Michael for handing him a HoF managerial job.

As for the Cubbies, I'm totally excited, heading out to Wrigley tomorrow for the first time, sitting in the outfield GA.

[icehog3]

As for the Cubbies, I'm totally excited, heading out to Wrigley tomorrow for the first time, sitting in the outfield GA.

Wear a poncho, Chris. ;) :r

[yachties23]

Wear a poncho, Chris. ;) :r

I just saw... crap...

[Starscream]

Torre.
Girardi.
Brenley.


I would not throw Ryne to the wolves, which would be what making him manager next season would be doing. :2

Now you know that Girardi isn't coming to Chicago anytime soon. Coming off of a WS champion team to the Cubs?:r:r




Question from MLB.com: Does Lou belong in the Hall of Fame?

I think so. He's been in the MLB for almost 50 years, has a good track record as a manager and managed a team to a WS Championship. Maybe not one of the standout people in the HOF, but I definitely think he deserves a shot.

[icehog3]

I just saw... crap...

I meant for all the flying beer!! :r

[Starscream]

Thanks for beating the Cards today!:banger

[yachties23]

I meant for all the flying beer!! :r

Tom... Wrigley is utterly amazing. The whole experience dwarfs all other stadiums I've been too. Chichago as a whole has been a wonderful experience thus far, typing this in between beers downtown right now.

[icehog3]

Tom... Wrigley is utterly amazing. The whole experience dwarfs all other stadiums I've been too. Chichago as a whole has been a wonderful experience thus far, typing this in between beers downtown right now.

Nothing like a day game at Wrigley, Chris...glad you got good weather and an unusually good Cub performance. Are you still drinking? :r

[yachties23]

Nothing like a day game at Wrigley, Chris...glad you got good weather and an unusually good Cub performance. Are you still drinking? :r

Yeah lol... We hung out in wrigleyville for a while, freshened up, and headed out for a bite and some more brews

[icehog3]

Yeah lol... We hung out in wrigleyville for a while, freshened up, and headed out for a bite and some more brews

Most excellent, cool that you made a whole day and night of it. :)

[Starscream]

Thanks for the sweep boys!:D Now go sweep the Cards for us next week.

[icehog3]

Thanks for the sweep boys!:D Now go sweep the Cards for us next week.

Have you seen us play??? :hn :r :r

[Starscream]

Have you seen us play??? :hn :r :r

You guys have Marlon Byrd going for you, but I guess he can't win it by himself.:)

[icehog3]

You guys have Marlon Byrd going for you, but I guess he can't win it by himself.:)

Reds 18, Marlon Byrd 1. ;)

[Starscream]

Reds 18, Marlon Byrd 1. ;)

:r

[Starscream]

Thanks for the sweep boys!:D Now go sweep the Cards for us next week.

Have you seen us play??? :hn :r :r

They almost did it! Two out of three ain't bad.:tu

[icehog3]

They almost did it! Two out of three ain't bad.:tu

I was shocked, but Dempster and Zambrano pitched well, and the bullpen just barely didn't f*** it up. :r

[Starscream]

I was shocked, but Dempster and Zambrano pitched well, and the bullpen just barely didn't f*** it up. :r

Bottom of the ninth yesterday was a nailbiter. Looks like our closer, Cordero, was on loan to the Cubbies.:D

[Whee]

When does football season start?

[Starscream]

When does football season start?

:D

I feel your pain!

[Whee]

:D

I feel your pain!

Glad to see the Reds finally back on track. I grew up wanting to be Johnny Bench. Wore #5, caught the same way he did. Dad was a big fan so we went to Reds games but I watched the Cubs on TV.

[Whee]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5473305&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Looks like Lee is headed to Atlanta.

[Starscream]

It has been an honor and a privilege to watch Lou all these many years. He will be greatly missed in the baseball world. Today was his final game.

[Gophernut]

It has been an honor and a privilege to watch Lou all these many years. He will be greatly missed in the baseball world. Today was his final game.

48 years? Did I hear that right? he's been involved in baseball for that long? He was certainly fun to watch! No manager took the art of getting kicked out of a game to the levels that he did! Good luck Lou!

[icehog3]

I get off the internet for 5 days to go herf, and come back to no Lou. Only in Wrigleyville.

[The Poet]

Yes, Sweet Lou's sour puss will be missed. All the best to him, and I hope his mom gets better soon.

[Starscream]

Thanks for the help, Chicago!



Nice to see Andre Dawson getting honored soon. He was the man!

[Starscream]

Thanks for the help, Chicago!



Nice to see Andre Dawson getting honored soon. He was the man!

I know it's been a sucky year, Cubbies fans, but still at the same time, it's been a rememberable year. Pinella retiring, Dawson being remembered. Where's the love Cubby fans? I'm a Reds fan, but if I had to pick a second team, it would be the Cubbies. You're losing, but when has that ever stopped you guys from being vocal?

[Whee]

They're still playing baseball?
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[icehog3]

Let's Go Blackhawks!! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
Let's Go Blackhawks!! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)
Let's Go Blackhawks!! (clap clap clap-clap-clap)

[Whee]

Uh, ouch!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5592592&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

[icehog3]

Uh, ouch!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5592592&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

It couldn't have been Fukadome??? :r

[Whee]

It couldn't have been Fukadome??? :r
No hari-kari for you!!

[Whee]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5613688&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Watch all of the candidates run for the hills....:r

[icehog3]

Looks like Ryno might get it by default. :hn

[Whee]

Looks like Ryno might get it by default. :hn
Surprisingly, he did not.

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5703131&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

[icehog3]

I am actually pleased with the move.

[Whee]

I am actually pleased with the move.


Me too.

[Starscream]

Sucks that Sandberg didn't get it. It may be for the best, but it just seems like a slap in the face.

[icehog3]

Sucks that Sandberg didn't get it. It may be for the best, but it just seems like a slap in the face.

I disagree....I don't think the Cubs will be contenders next year without some serious player changes, and I think Ryno would have been set up to fail.