Chicago Cubs

[DMBtheStoned]

Go Cubs!

[gocubsgo3822]

demps haS been phenomena

[TapNorris]

I'll take bloop singles from Soriano...I guess.

[TapNorris]

Way to take it for the team Riot!!!

[gocubsgo3822]

bases loaded one out d lee at plate

[TapNorris]

fuck

[gocubsgo3822]

fucking reed johnson

[DMBtheStoned]

Can you guys believe the year Demps is having?

[gocubsgo3822]

bring in marmol now!!!!

[Voittaa]

Dempster better pull himself outa this inning.

[TapNorris]

This ump is so inconsistent. He called that a strike on Reed Johnson.

[Voittaa]

Pull 'em

[TapNorris]

It should have been a K.

[TapNorris]

I like Grace, but he needs to just stop talking sometimes.

[Voittaa]

Thank God. That was painful.

[TapNorris]

The pitch that was strike one on Soto was a ball for Dempster. This ump needs to get his shit together!

[gocubsgo3822]

wish i could watch a frustrating fucing game

[gocubsgo3822]

need a run here

[Robby1870]

Come on Daryl!

[Robby1870]

there we go, nice work, RBI for Daryl

[TapNorris]

Hell yeah!!

[gocubsgo3822]

fuck yea d ward

[TapNorris]

Shit. Next pitch in the dirt and Soriano K's.

[TapNorris]

WOW!! A little restraint from Fonz.

[Robby1870]

Fonzi!

[TapNorris]

Good at bat Soriano!!!

[Robby1870]

The Riot!

[TapNorris]

I really wish Fonz would run a little harder, though.

[gocubsgo3822]

great inning

[SmoothD41]

dbacks yanked Scherzer at least one or two innings too soon.

[DMBZeppelin]

Really starting to hate Reed Johnson. He is fucking worthless. He cant hit the ball
He's a 4th outfielder, who can get hot. That's why we need Pie in there everyday so he can get his bat going. I don't care if he struggles now, we need that bat to come around by Sept/Oct.

But something has gotten into Soriano, he's not as fast as he used to be. But he's balls out trying to do something. When's the last time we've seen that kind of effort with that dive at home?

[gocubsgo3822]

dbacks yanked Scherzer at least one or two innings too soon.

agreed but they need to limit his innings in the way that we should have with Mark Prior

[DMBZeppelin]

ARAMIS!!! WOOOO!!!! I frickin' love this team.

[TapNorris]

A Ram!!

[Robby1870]

Big time! Very nice clutch hitting this inning.

[Robby1870]

Fuk!!!!!!!!

[TapNorris]

Fukudome!!!

[DMBZeppelin]

FUKUDOME!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE HE HIT THAT OUT WITH THE WIND BLOWING IN!!!! Seriously he hits 5th, doesn't have a lot of power. Yet it seems right that he hits there.

[TapNorris]

Great inning Cubs!!

[gocubsgo3822]

Stands up and claps.. Great inning boys

[gocubsgo3822]

Good inning for BOb.... hopefully he is getting back on track

[Robby1870]

Yeah, for real. Howry looked very good

[Robby1870]

4 hits for Soriano. That probably upped his avg by 50 points

[gocubsgo3822]

great day for fonzie

[DMBZeppelin]

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN! HOLY COW!

Love how we're looking good against a quality team.

[DMBtheStoned]

Cubs win!

[gocubsgo3822]

Great win today fellas!!!!!!

[bothedmbfan]

Fonzie sucks no more?

[clayj41]

I love how we can't win a series against the Reds or Nats, but we show up against the D'Backs! :lol :multi

[Robby1870]

We're at home for this series, those other two were on the road. We were a pretty decent road team last year (I want to say right at or above .500) so I don't know why we struggle so much this year on the road.

[clayj41]

We're at home for this series, those other two were on the road. We were a pretty decent road team last year (I want to say right at or above .500) so I don't know why we struggle so much this year on the road.

Regardless, you have to beat the teams you're supposed to beat.

[Robby1870]

Yeah, that's very true.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

Good Work CUBBIES!

Soriano is well improved, hopefully he keeps it up.

Also it was funny watching the Brewers fuck it up again in the 9th inning. Gangne sucks balls.

[DMBZeppelin]

I love how we can't win a series against the Reds or Nats, but we show up against the D'Backs! :lol :multi
If Lilly is for realz, we'll win a lot more series with 3 of our 5 giving us a chance to win.

[TheOtherside]

cubs.

[kurz41]

Another good win today. Let's go for the sweep tomorrow.

I'm going to the game on Monday. :bounce

[DMBZeppelin]

Derrek Lee has a nine-game hitting streak. ... After hitting a two-run homer Saturday, Kosuke Fukudome is hitting a robust .438 with 11 RBIs in 18 home games. ... Carlos Marmol threw a perfect ninth, extending his scoreless streak to 10 2/3 innings.

[kurz41]

We've got Z on the mound today! Let's hope the rain holds off and we can get the game in.

[41ravens]

awesome game yesterday. even better series. hopefully z can shut em down and we can rock old man johnson.

[41ravens]

Good Work CUBBIES!

Soriano is well improved, hopefully he keeps it up.

Also it was funny watching the Brewers fuck it up again in the 9th inning. Gangne sucks balls.

with as far behind as the brewers are and as bad as they look like they might be for a while, i'd almost rather have them beat the cards right now. but gagne does suck. so does izzy. neither team wants to go into the ninth with a lead for fear of having to use their closer.

[devilandthelord]

Went to the game on friday with some friends from ohio. THey had a great time, and of course we won.
Drank more in a 36 hour period over Thursday and Friday than I have in the last 3 months.
I'm still feeling the effects today.
But its nice to see us playing good baseball against the league's best team.
And here's to a sweep!

[gocubsgo3822]

Gallagher v. Gonzalez..... both z and big unit scratched due to rain

[devilandthelord]

^ Nice av!

[clayj41]

Gallagher v. Gonzalez..... both z and big unit scratched due to rain

And I was so looking forward to that matchup...:shrug

[devilandthelord]

They still haven't started playing yet? Right?

[clayj41]

They still haven't started playing yet? Right?

Nope.

[clayj41]

They just showed highlights of Jim Maloney's 1965 10 inning no-hitter. :cool

[gocubsgo3822]

They just showed highlights of Jim Maloney's 1965 10 inning no-hitter. :cool

didnt understand that... ANd also i didnt want to see randy. He has never ost to us. We are incapable of hitting him He is like 12-0

[clayj41]

didnt understand that... ANd also i didnt want to see randy. He has never ost to us. We are incapable of hitting him He is like 12-0

I wanted to see Z homer off of him. :cool

[gocubsgo3822]

i want a blowjob from Vida Guerra. Its just not going to happen

[devilandthelord]

i want a blowjob from Vida Guerra. Its just not going to happen

I'd piihb.
But that should be an obvious one.
:hump

[gocubsgo3822]

oh yea she has an ass like something i have never seen

[devilandthelord]

oh yea she has an ass like something i have never seen

Yeah, you see that ass, and its like "That's what they make wonderful out of."

[gocubsgo3822]

Yeah, you see that ass, and its like "That's what they make wonderful out of."

it might be one of the wonders of the world....

on another note Reed Johnson cant hit and should not start vs. RHP.... Sean Gallagher has been good

[gocubsgo3822]

D Lee is an animal

[bothedmbfan]

Cubs did a great cover of a DMB song. The classic "Rain Delay."

[gocubsgo3822]

LOL. Good shit BO

[devilandthelord]

Observation: Chad Fox should retire.

[TapNorris]

Observation: Chad Fox should retire.

That is a correct observation.

[devilandthelord]

Hey its our old buddy, Juan Cruz!

Hopefully Soto welcomes him back to Wrigley. :evil

[Tiduwho]

Lolololol @ Tony Romo. That was one of the WORST renditions of Take me out to the ballgame that I've ever heard.


Don't quit your day job Tony! :lol

[clayj41]

Reed-O ties it up!!! :multi


His first homer as a Cub. :cool

[DMBtheStoned]

Reed Johnson!

[gocubsgo3822]

didnt see that shit coming.....

Carlos Marmol is my best friend

[DMBtheStoned]

Go cubs!

[gocubsgo3822]

Time to get some runs!!!!!!!!

[DMBtheStoned]

D-Ward !!!!

[DMBtheStoned]

Cubs lead 6-4

[gocubsgo3822]

D Ward!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tiduwho]

Cubs win!!!! :multi

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!

[devilandthelord]

Wow I can't believe we swept!

Go Cubs! Go!

[gocubsgo3822]

First place also with the Cards losing!!!!!!

[DMBtheStoned]

Cubs Win!

[gocubsgo3822]

ANd the lowly Padres are coming into town....

[UCFish]

Awesome sweep.

[gocubsgo3822]

i hope you called mom already

[UCFish]

Done

[saygdbye4134]

break out the brooms.

bring on the padres and pirates.

this 10 game homestand could be a huge deal for the cubs if they can come out 8-2.

[Sou1 So1di3r]

psh 10-0


:lol

no but seriously...... awesome!

[gocubsgo3822]

we could go 10-0... but we need to play tough

[clayj41]

Great weekend!!! :multi

[gocubsgo3822]

Lou said that Gallagher will get another start... Must be next Friday against the Pirates

[devilandthelord]

That's good I'd like to see him get another chance.
I think he's decent.

[gocubsgo3822]

me too

[devilandthelord]

I just looked at the box score and noticed that Wuerst pitched today and we didn't lose and he didn't give up any runs.

Weird!

Things must be coming together.

[Mario82288]

Lolololol @ Tony Romo. That was one of the WORST renditions of Take me out to the ballgame that I've ever heard.

Don't quit your day job Tony! :lol

Yeah, that was awful! :shrug

[devilandthelord]

Yeah, that was awful! :shrug

Yeah, but maybe his vocal are all messed from so much of Jessica Simpson's juices running down his throat all the time.

[devilandthelord]

Yeah, that was awful! :shrug

How's the pup?

[Mario82288]

lol .. doing great. Thanks for asking!

[HolyCow]

YES!!!
Back on track.

[bothedmbfan]

Yeah, but maybe his vocal are all messed from so much of Jessica Simpson's juices running down his throat all the time.

She has a penis.

[kurz41]

Going to the game tonight. Get to see Z on the bump! Great tickets too. :bounce

[41ravens]

cubs are probably gonna win out.

[saygdbye4134]

is that a prediction?

[Styx Cover Band]

I heard on ESPN 1000 today that the Cubs are interested in Jim Edmonds (if he clears waivers). What do you think? They would have to deal Felix Pie (I'm not sure how many options he has left), but I would like that platoon in center field and it gives them a decent left handed bat

[41ravens]

is that a prediction?

that's a fact, brother.

[MPizzle06]

I heard on ESPN 1000 today that the Cubs are interested in Jim Edmonds (if he clears waivers). What do you think? They would have to deal Felix Pie (I'm not sure how many options he has left), but I would like that platoon in center field and it gives them a decent left handed bat

Interesting...I do like Pie but getting Edmonds would be sweet as well

[darbini]

I think this is one of the first times that trading or getting rid of someone has really become a tough decision. I love the CUBS roster right now, and I like Pie, why can't we keep them all? I wouldn't be opposed to bringing in Edmonds, but Pie is 23 while Edmonds is 37. Edmonds has been struggling all year, spent time on the DL, and so I don't know if he is capable of turning things around. I say no.

[UCFish]

No thank you. I never liked him.

[gocubsgo3822]

so listen to this shit... SO on friday my room mates lap top was stolen along with my bookbag from my house... Apperantly some homeless guy gave a check with my name on it to this other kid whose i pod was stolen... Hopefully we catch the fucker and get shit back... Pissed as hell right now.. Gotta file a police report and everything.

[FunkyTeaParty]

Edmonds is finished. Aim higher than that.

[DMBtheStoned]

Pie > Edmonds

[clayj41]

I do not want Edmonds, especially at the expense of Pie.

[gocubsgo3822]

agreed

[JaJunk]

Interesting...I do like Pie but getting Edmonds would be sweet as well

Getting rid of Pie and picking up Edmonds? They would have to be mental. If Pie could play everday in center, his bat would come around. Right now the guy is a 4 tool player, while Edmonds doesn't really have anything going for him.

[saygdbye4134]

edmonds is washed up. seriously.

[devilandthelord]

Pie > Edmonds

At this point, I agree.

I don't even want us to pick up Edmonds anyway.

Especially since he was a cardinal for all those years! :mad

[DMBZeppelin]

I heard on ESPN 1000 today that the Cubs are interested in Jim Edmonds (if he clears waivers). What do you think? They would have to deal Felix Pie (I'm not sure how many options he has left), but I would like that platoon in center field and it gives them a decent left handed bat
Pie can still go to AAA if need be, if he was out of options. There's no way in hell Hendry would cut/deal Pie to make room for a washed up Edmonds. Seriously Edmonds can't hit, his batting average is in the .100's and Pie's is in the .200's. Pie has INSANE speed, and spectacular defense. We'd lose those things by adding Edmonds.

When you have Soriano, Pie, and Fukudome in the outfield, it's a defense that's VERY hard to run on. Because everyone of them has great arms. Since we all know Pie is not going anywhere. That would mean they'd get rid of Reed Johnson. While he's not an All-Star he's someone who fits with the team, and wouldn't bitch about losing playing time to Pie when his bat comes around.

[MPizzle06]

Getting rid of Pie and picking up Edmonds? They would have to be mental. If Pie could play everday in center, his bat would come around. Right now the guy is a 4 tool player, while Edmonds doesn't really have anything going for him.

yeah playing pie everyday would get that bat going...hes got some good speed too

yeah screw edmonds

[MPizzle06]

Pie can still go to AAA if need be, if he was out of options. There's no way in hell Hendry would cut/deal Pie to make room for a washed up Edmonds. Seriously Edmonds can't hit, his batting average is in the .100's and Pie's is in the .200's. Pie has INSANE speed, and spectacular defense. We'd lose those things by adding Edmonds.

When you have Soriano, Pie, and Fukudome in the outfield, it's a defense that's VERY hard to run on. Because everyone of them has great arms. Since we all know Pie is not going anywhere. That would mean they'd get rid of Reed Johnson. While he's not an All-Star he's someone who fits with the team, and wouldn't bitch about losing playing time to Pie when his bat comes around.

Johnson is the shit :thumbsup:thumbsup

He leaves it all out there for sure

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

Lolololol @ Tony Romo. That was one of the WORST renditions of Take me out to the ballgame that I've ever heard.


Don't quit your day job Tony! :lol

Yeah, that was awful! :shrug

Yeah, but maybe his vocal are all messed from so much of Jessica Simpson's juices running down his throat all the time.

Either that, or because he partied too hard with me on Saturday.

No, but seriously I did see him at a bar on Saturday in Lake Geneva Wisconsin called Champs, apparently he goes there all the time. No sign of Jessica Simpson anywhere but he was definitely there drinking a beer with a shit load people around him asking for autographs.

^ This makes me so cool. :thumbsup

Cmon Cubbies! Stay in first place today !!!!

[devilandthelord]

Johnson is the shit :thumbsup:thumbsup

He leaves it all out there for sure

I never thought I'd say it.
But if we lose Reed Johnson I think the chemistry of this team would just fall apart.
It would be bad news. We cannot get rid of him right now.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

I agree Johnson is doing quite well. We need to keep everything we have right now. Everything is going good. Why fix somethin that aint broke ?

[saygdbye4134]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Tony-Romo-butchers-the-7th-Inning-Stretch-at-Wri?urn=mlb,81972

here's bromo "singing" the 7th inning stretch.

[DMBtheStoned]

Why are we even considering Edmonds when Murton is rotting away in AAA ??!

[devilandthelord]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Tony-Romo-butchers-the-7th-Inning-Stretch-at-Wri?urn=mlb,81972

here's bromo "singing" the 7th inning stretch.

:lol I mean at least he seemed to know the words. He wasn't as bad as Ozzy.

But the last part is the best, its like he asking if those are words?
For the Cubbies?

[UCFish]

Hr Soriano!

[UCFish]

Bases Jacked for Soto No Outs.

[Tiduwho]

Excellent.

[UCFish]

Two more in still no outs!!!

[UCFish]

Ok this is becoming a beating. Lets save some runs for tomorrow.

[VanHorneDog]

randy wolf sucks

[bothedmbfan]

So....Fonz is amazing again?

[JaJunk]

Big Z coming through with the bat again.

[JaJunk]

So....Fonz is amazing again?

He's just a slow starter.

[Styx Cover Band]

wow big z only has 85 pitches

[VanHorneDog]

wow big z only has 85 pitches

yeah but if you factor in the Padres Handicap... thats like 102.

they are the worst team in baseball.

[DMBZeppelin]

Zambrano's ERA went from 1.80 to 2.03 from this start, but still he's been great this year. I just love how this team always seems to EXPLODE after giving up a lead. If the Brewers big lead holds, the Cubs will be in 1st place after this game.

[devilandthelord]

No need to worry.
Ryan Braun is mashing on the Cardinals.

He's got two homers tonight.
Giving him 4 homers in 2 games against them!

[DMBZeppelin]

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/944048,CST-SPT-cubnt12.article

Gallagher's spot start earns him Cubs' rotation spot

A change in starters Sunday figures to be the start of a change in the Cubs' rotation, with rookie Sean Gallagher joining the starting five and Jon Lieber moving back to the bullpen.

That is manager Lou Piniella's plan after liking what he saw from Gallagher on Sunday in his last-minute call to start.

''We have a decision to make on what we'll do, but I don't see why we can't pitch Gallagher against Pittsburgh on his next turn,'' Piniella said. ''We'll see. I have to talk to [pitching coach Larry Rothschild]. But I think he'll stay in the rotation and Lieber will move into the bullpen.''
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http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/945598,edmonds051208.article

Cubs poised to sign Edmonds; Pie on way down?

It might not happen quite as fast as the Reed Johnson deal at the end of spring training, but the Cubs appear poised to sign veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds soon after he clears waivers Wednesday.

That would mean a demotion to the minors for touted prospect Felix Pie, who entered Monday with a .222 average and strikeouts in one-third of his plate appearances. The lefty-hitting Edmonds and right-handed Johnson would share center-field duties.

General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't comment on Edmonds, 37, because he technically remains property of the San Diego Padres until he clears release waivers.

But multiple Cubs sources said the team plans to pursue Edmonds, and one said Edmonds has told his agent to talk to no one before he talks to the Cubs. The Cubs have considered a left-handed bat a need for weeks.

[UCFish]

Does he at least still have a good arm??

[devilandthelord]

I mean if he could start hitting decent again I'd be all in favor.
I just don't think he has it anymore.
But maybe.

But do we really want a 37 year old centerfielder?

[DMBZeppelin]

I seriously will kill someone if we send down Pie for fucking Jim Edmonds. WHY IS GALLAGHER GETTING A SPOT!? I like the kid, but why not Sean Marshall??? He had a good ERA in 2006 until the oblique injury. His ERA ballooned into the 5's late in the season because he sucked when he came back.

Then he post a 3.92 ERA as a starter last year, and I don't get why if Lieber isn't going back to the pen, how Marshall hasn't earned a shot. I mean Gallagher is cool and all, but he has a 6.48 ERA this year to go with a career 7.83 ERA. Marshall started for the Cubs in 06 and 07. We repay him by not even giving him a chance to show he can do what he did last year.

[UCFish]

I sometimes forget Gallagher and Marshall are not the same person.

[UCFish]

CUBS WIN!!!

4 in a row.

[DMBZeppelin]

Does he at least still have a good arm??
He has aged horribly, hence he's on waivers. He's on WAIVERS FROM THE SAN DIEGO PADRES! A TEAM WHO HAS THE WORST RECORD IN THE MAJORS! He can't make it on a crap team, he must be a real asset to a contender.
I mean if he could start hitting decent again I'd be all in favor.
I just don't think he has it anymore.
But maybe.

But do we really want a 37 year old centerfielder?
I just don't get what's wrong with the Pie/Johnson combo. It's gotten us this far, do we really think Edmonds will make us better? He's hitting .178 with a .265 OBP versus Pie's .222 AVG and .286 OBP. The difference? Edmonds is declining, Pie is getting better. Pie is someone who if he doesn't start, is a GREAT pinch runner and defensive replacement with a rocket arm.

Most of Edmonds great catches, were because he misplayed a lot of balls he should have gotten under. He made routine fly balls into Sports Centers highlights. We don't need his defense, at 37 Pie is easily the better option. Do we think the 37 year old Edmonds would have robbed that home run like Pie did?

[UCFish]

Well no thank you to Edmonds then.

[devilandthelord]

He has aged horribly, hence he's on waivers. He's on WAIVERS FROM THE SAN DIEGO PADRES! A TEAM WHO HAS THE WORST RECORD IN THE MAJORS! He can't make it on a crap team, he must be a real asset to a contender.

I just don't get what's wrong with the Pie/Johnson combo. It's gotten us this far, do we really think Edmonds will make us better? He's hitting .178 with a .265 OBP versus Pie's .222 AVG and .286 OBP. The difference? Edmonds is declining, Pie is getting better. Pie is someone who if he doesn't start, is a GREAT pinch runner and defensive replacement with a rocket arm.

Most of Edmonds great catches, were because he misplayed a lot of balls he should have gotten under. He made routine fly balls into Sports Centers highlights. We don't need his defense, at 37 Pie is easily the better option. Do we think the 37 year old Edmonds would have robbed that home run like Pie did?

I agree completely.
And I think Pie will get better with the stick as the season goes along. I'd be fine with him and Reed getting just about equal time depending on if Johnson's got a hot bat or not.

[devilandthelord]

I went to the Billy Goat this weekend btw.

Cheezborger!
Cheezborger!
Cheezborger!

[clayj41]

Well no thank you to Edmonds then.

:thumbsup The Padres didn't just drop him because he's anemic at the plate, his fielding is now horrible as well.

[Sou1 So1di3r]

UM is singing the National Anthem on friday!!!!!

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs Win!!!!!!!!!! Big!!!!!!!!!

[gocubsgo3822]

first pLACE!!!!!!!!! Soriano is hot!! We about to go on a run

[UCFish]

Former Cubs’ pitcher Mark Prior, now with the Padres, had a setback in his rehab from shoulder surgery in April 2007. When he felt discomfort in his shoulder at extended spring training in Arizona, he was sent back to San Diego for an MRI, manager Bud Black said. Prior might visit Dr. James Andrews, who performed the surgery, to be checked out.

He is broken.

[gocubsgo3822]

Heres wht i posted about Edmonds on a cUbs blog

Yall can call me crazy but… Lou aint going to play Pie right now so he might as well be in AAA mashing building up trade value and getting consistent ABS…

THIS IS A NO RISK NO LOSS move… We get him and he sucks we release him. at no price. We get him and he is terrific We have a number five hitter. I want him on board. There is nothing wrong with this decision..

Fart on me and call me smelly but Felix isnt playing right now thanks to Lou so we might as well pick up a veteran than can hit rightites in a strick RHP LHP platoon

[gocubsgo3822]

Former Cubs’ pitcher Mark Prior, now with the Padres, had a setback in his rehab from shoulder surgery in April 2007. When he felt discomfort in his shoulder at extended spring training in Arizona, he was sent back to San Diego for an MRI, manager Bud Black said. Prior might visit Dr. James Andrews, who performed the surgery, to be checked out.

He is broken.

saw that yesterday

[JaJunk]

I agree with the Edmonds pick up being low risk. Lou must have zero faith in Pie at the plate, at least currently, so picking up another leftie to compliment Reed seems like a logical move. I started thinking after the game tonight that the Cubs may be better off if Pie toys around in the minors, works on his bat for the majority of the season, all the while preparing himself for that late season roster call up. Sure, you will be losing his speed and glove on the grass and the diamond, but maybe it is for the better.

[DMBZeppelin]

THIS IS A NO RISK NO LOSS move… We get him and he sucks we release him. at no price. We get him and he is terrific We have a number five hitter. I want him on board. There is nothing wrong with this decision..
You really think they'll move Fukudome and Soto down in the order to make room for Jim Edmonds?

Edit: If he sucks, he might cost us games. I doubt we make a judgement after one game. They'll give him some time. During that time we might go "Oh that ball right over the middle Reed would have went the other way with, instead of striking out." or "If Pie was in, that guy would have been out at the plate by a mile. Instead we trail late." There is a risk in that he will mess up the lineup. We're all hitting, we're all patient. We don't need Edmonds.

[DMBZeppelin]

I agree with the Edmonds pick up being low risk. Lou must have zero faith in Pie at the plate, at least currently, so picking up another leftie to compliment Reed seems like a logical move. I started thinking after the game tonight that the Cubs may be better off if Pie toys around in the minors, works on his bat for the majority of the season, all the while preparing himself for that late season roster call up. Sure, you will be losing his speed and glove on the grass and the diamond, but maybe it is for the better.
Pie is a AAAA player. Too good for AAA and not yet put it together in the majors. Pie destroyed AAA hitting last year, he has nothing left to prove. He will not get any better unless he see major league pitching.

[JaJunk]

Pie is a AAAA player. Too good for AAA and not yet put it together in the majors. Pie destroyed AAA hitting last year, he has nothing left to prove. He will not get any better unless he see major league pitching.

I should have made it more clear. I believe he should be playing consitently in the lineup, but if Lou isn't about to consider it, maybe this option would be better than spot starts and pinch running duties. Who knows. He should be in the lineup anyway. Been saying this for months.

[gocubsgo3822]

Pie is a AAAA player. Too good for AAA and not yet put it together in the majors. Pie destroyed AAA hitting last year, he has nothing left to prove. He will not get any better unless he see major league pitching.

agreed

[gocubsgo3822]

looks like we will sign edmonds on wednesday.... I jsut hope we all give him a chance... And hope Carlos doesnt kill him...

"The Cubs have interest in recently released center fielder Jim Edmonds, who is likely to clear waivers Wednesday.

Edmonds, who turns 38 on June 27, hit .178 with a .265 on-base percentage for the Padres, and the general consensus seems to be that he's well past his prime. The longtime Cardinals star hit 29 home runs in 2005 but fought leg injuries the last two seasons before being traded to the Padres last winter after San Diego failed to sign Kosuke Fukudome.

General manager Jim Hendry could not comment, but sources in the Cubs organization insist he will jump at the chance to sign Edmonds if he's available."

[DMBZeppelin]

Top 5 Records in MLB
1. Chicago Cubs (23-15)
1a. Arizona (23-15)
1b. Florida (23-15)
4. Oakland (23-16)
5. Boston (24-17)

Even after our small mini-slump, and all the complaining that went on. The Cubs after setting a franchise record of 17 wins in April. They're currently tied for the best record in baseball. We are still the number 1 offense in the majors. 7th ERA wise in the majors. 2nd in ERA in the national league, with only Atlanta ahead of us. This team is looking REAL good. Until we add Jim Edmonds and we fall apart.

[DMBZeppelin]

http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/946163,CST-NWS-wrigley13.article

Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell has rejected former Gov. James Thompson's secret plan to acquire and renovate Wrigley Field for at least $400 million without raising taxes and now plans to package the Cubs and their landmark stadium in a private transaction, sources said Monday.

Together, the Cubs and their real estate could command $1 billion, based on recent sales of professional teams. Zell opened talks with Thompson, chairman of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, in hopes that selling Wrigley to the state would make the team more valuable.

But sources said Zell has rejected the state's proposed terms because it relies on a novel and untested financing plan: the sale of individual seats at Wrigley as if they were condominiums. The idea is called equity seat rights and has been advanced by Chicago area business executive Lou Weisbach, who has applied for patent rights on it.

Zell, Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney and their advisers have concluded that the equity plan and its tax ramifications would violate both the Internal Revenue Service code and the rules of Major League Baseball, the sources said.

They said Thompson's plan called for selling several thousand seats to raise money for ballpark renovations. The purchase of the ballpark could have been covered by state bonds backed by future ticket revenue.

But the plan could have driven away potential buyers of the franchise. The next Cubs owner could have been denied revenue from the best seats in the house.

"It's not a matter of, is there enough money in it for the Tribune Co. This plan violates so many rules that the parties have to live under, it doesn't even get to first base. It doesn't even have a chance to succeed," said a source familiar with Thompson's plan.

Another person close to a bidding group for the team said, "From what I understand, the state's offer was getting kind of crazy. It was creating complications for the next owner of the team."

[DMBZeppelin]

In case anyone cares, Zell rejecting that deal helps us in a big way. If Cuban buys the Cubs he wants the team and Wrigley. He doesn't want to have to deal with the "owner" of the park. He wants it like it is now, and he's already said he wouldn't change Wrigley. He thinks it's great. Though I'm sure he'd update the restrooms, concessions, and locker rooms.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

I think it's a good choice to put Gallagher in the rotation. Lieber isn't much of asset.

The Cub's are real hot right now, I'm excited.

[HolyCow]

Jim Edmonds = :thumbsdow

Felix Pie and Reed Johnson = :thumbsup

I'd much rather platoon Pie and Johnson than get Edmonds. He's washed up and won't hit better than .250 and probably won't have much pop either. Pie is much better defensively and Johnson is a good OBP guy.

[JaJunk]

In case anyone cares, Zell rejecting that deal helps us in a big way. If Cuban buys the Cubs he wants the team and Wrigley. He doesn't want to have to deal with the "owner" of the park. He wants it like it is now, and he's already said he wouldn't change Wrigley. He thinks it's great. Though I'm sure he'd update the restrooms, concessions, and locker rooms.

I smiled after reading this :D

[JaJunk]

Also, any chance we pick him up for a left handed bat to come off the bench? In other words, to pinch hit? :lol God we need Pie in there.

[MPizzle06]

Jim Edmonds = :thumbsdow

Felix Pie and Reed Johnson = :thumbsup

I'd much rather platoon Pie and Johnson than get Edmonds. He's washed up and won't hit better than .250 and probably won't have much pop either. Pie is much better defensively and Johnson is a good OBP guy.

I agree completely. With either Pie or Johnson in center, every outfielder has a great arm. Pie will come around at the plate, I'm still confident (and it doesn't seem to be mattering too much w/everyone else in the line up kicking ass).

We don't need to make a move like this right now, and especially not for a washed-up 37-year-old Edmonds

[kurz41]

Top 5 Records in MLB
1. Chicago Cubs (23-15)
1a. Arizona (23-15)
1b. Florida (23-15)
4. Oakland (23-16)
5. Boston (24-17)

Even after our small mini-slump, and all the complaining that went on. The Cubs after setting a franchise record of 17 wins in April. They're currently tied for the best record in baseball. We are still the number 1 offense in the majors. 7th ERA wise in the majors. 2nd in ERA in the national league, with only Atlanta ahead of us. This team is looking REAL good. Until we add Jim Edmonds and we fall apart.

There is a lot of optimism to be had...here's my only concern. Away games. We've got the best home record, and yes, it's good to have the home field advantage, but you need to win on the road. Until we can prove to consistently do this, there will still be that one question mark of "Can they win on the road?"

[kurz41]

So, I was at the game last night and saw this! :lol

http://picasaweb.google.com/jkurz41/Cubs/photo#5199982175773256482

[saygdbye4134]

:lol

that's pretty good.

[UCFish]

So, I was at the game last night and saw this! :lol

http://picasaweb.google.com/jkurz41/Cubs/photo#5199982175773256482

:thumbsup

Awesome

[Jimp210]

Most of Edmonds great catches, were because he misplayed a lot of balls he should have gotten under. He made routine fly balls into Sports Centers highlights. We don't need his defense, at 37 Pie is easily the better option. Do we think the 37 year old Edmonds would have robbed that home run like Pie did?


While most of your post was correct... this is bullshit. Edmonds read the ball off the bat so well that he would play shallow and take away bloop hits because he could get back to most balls that were deeper. Although it ocassionally led to a ridiculous catch because he had to get back. He had an uncanny ability to stop looking at the ball after he figured out his route, and then look back at the last second and snag it. Go look at some of his highlight catches, and you'll realize that's false.

On the other hand... He lost his ability to read the ball off the bat as well when he had a concussion against the White Sox. He hasn't been the same. Along with age comes injuries, and between the injuries and the post-concussion symptoms, Jimmy Baseball just doesn't have it anymore. Will he better than Pie? Probably. A lot of Jim's problems are from playing in San Diego's Spacious ballpark, on offense and defense. Where do you think Brian Giles homerun power went? It died in San Diego's alleys. Wrigley's smaller. But I wouldn't expect too much. Edmonds is pretty washed up... Coming from a big Edmonds fan.

I really wish he would retire, and not go out in a Cubs uniform. That is pure disgrace for a true Cardinal ball player. It'll make it hard to cheer for him when he comes to Busch as opposed to if he had come in as a Padre... he'd have gotten one of the loudest ovations out there.

[devilandthelord]

I read something on the wwe's website about Cubs fans saying they wanted Kerry Wood to come out to Mr. McMahon's theme song "No Chance in Hell".
Have you guys heard anything about this? True? Not True?

I personally think it would be kinda cheezy but also kinda cool.
I could get behind it.

[kurz41]

I wouldn't be a fan...I think of how much of an idiot I thought Pierzynski was and that's enough for me to say no.

[devilandthelord]

^ Huh?
What about him?

I mean he is generally an idiot, I agree.
I just don't think I know exactly what you're talking about.

[kurz41]

Woops, I took a quick glance and mis-read. I thought you meant that he would guest on WWE...my bad.

[JaJunk]

There is no chance in hell Edmonds would perform better than Pie. Maybe this will flutter away like the Roberts deal.

[DMBZeppelin]

That was a sick slide by DeRosa

[DMBZeppelin]

There is no chance in hell Edmonds would perform better than Pie. Maybe this will flutter away like the Roberts deal.
I'm starting to think it will, they are covering it on ChicagoCubs.com and they don't report on jack unless it's almost 100% true. Though this interesting:

If the Cubs do add Edmonds, Pie would likely return to Triple-A Iowa. He was batting .222 so far, which included a .286 (10-for-35) clip in his last 15 games after opening the season .143 (4-for-28) in his first 14 games.

Isn't hitting .286 in his last 15 games tell you he's IMPROVING!!?!? Dunno but it seems like he should get more playing time, not demoted.

[DMBZeppelin]

I really wish he would retire, and not go out in a Cubs uniform. That is pure disgrace for a true Cardinal ball player. It'll make it hard to cheer for him when he comes to Busch as opposed to if he had come in as a Padre... he'd have gotten one of the loudest ovations out there.
Ya he'd be pulling a Johnny Damon, but much later in their career. It be really weird for him to be in a Cubs uniform even from our side. Really if he comes here, he'd HAVE to perform. Because Cubs fans will jump all over the ex-Cardinals icon if he struggles. Just seems like a bad situation.

[devilandthelord]

Fonz with another dinger tonight.

Somebody's on fire!

[devilandthelord]

Fucking Khalil Greene!

Fucking Jason Marquis!

[UCFish]

Well Marquis blew that lead in a hurry.

[Robby1870]

son of a bitch.

[devilandthelord]

If I were Lou I'd go to Jim Hendry and say "Fuck Jim Edmonds! Get me a quality starting pitcher!"

Cuz they need another one. Bad.

[UCFish]

I agree.

[bothedmbfan]

We need another pitcher, badly.

[devilandthelord]

What we need right now-ish is to win this game in the bottom of the 9th!

Let's go Cubs!

[gocubsgo3822]

Wtf?????

[gocubsgo3822]

we mght lose to sean estes......

[gocubsgo3822]

we need to score....

[UCFish]

Come on Cubs.

[devilandthelord]

Word.

[UCFish]

Damn Marquis.

[gocubsgo3822]

disgusted.. bring on Edmonds.... Didnt help that 3-5 did nothing tonight

[devilandthelord]

Well crap.

No don't bring on Edmonds!

Johnson & Pie ftw!

[clayj41]

disgusted.. bring on Edmonds.... Didnt help that 3-5 did nothing tonight

He won't help anything, just more disappointment.

[UCFish]

No Edmonds.

[devilandthelord]

I would be legitmately pissed if they got Edmonds.

[devilandthelord]

Now if we could trade Pie and Fontenot for Aaron Harang.
I'd be cool with that.

Or swap Fontenot for DeRosa. Either way.

[gocubsgo3822]

Edmons is coming no matter what anyone wants.... Better get ready to cheer him... I think he will work out alright. We will pay the minimum to get him and Maddux still thinks he is alright....

Soriano Dome Lee Ramirez Edmonds Soto Derosa Theriot is a good lineup

[clayj41]

Edmons is coming no matter what anyone wants.... Better get ready to cheer him... I think he will work out alright. We will pay the minimum to get him and Maddux still thinks he is alright....

I will boo him. :p :lol

[gocubsgo3822]

whatever clay... :) I hate him and personally hope that Z beats his ass...

[gocubsgo3822]

but he will be a cub tomorrow no matter what and there is no reason he shoudnt be... I would like anyone to give a logical explanation how he hurts our team...

[clayj41]

whatever clay... :) I hate him and personally hope that Z beats his ass...

That's a good way to get rid of a player.

[devilandthelord]

but he will be a cub tomorrow no matter what and there is no reason he shoudnt be... I would like anyone to give a logical explanation how he hurts our team...

Um lemme try.
Boy, this is gonna be difficul....

....Oh wait I know!
His terrible batting average and his diminished defensive skills when we could have a great hustle/energy guy who is great for the team's chemistry like Reed Johnson or a young defensive stud who's bat is coming around like Felix Pie patrolling centerfield instead of a washed-up 37 year old who played for the enemy for years!

[DMBZeppelin]

but he will be a cub tomorrow no matter what and there is no reason he shoudnt be... I would like anyone to give a logical explanation how he hurts our team...
How is Edmonds taking away playing time from BETTER players not hurting our team? How do you not understand that logic? This isn't 2001, Edmonds is VERY OLD. Hitting a buck something. He's not even a good defender anymore.

Edmonds will get Pie (who's hitting better, and light years better defensively, not to mention what he adds as a pinch runner) sent to AAA. He will also cut into Reed's playing time. Do we really need to add a struggling player to our lineup? What are the positives? I'd seriously like to understand how you view any of this as positive.

[gocubsgo3822]

give me a second will post in 2 minutes.... But i am sure you will feel differently after.

[bothedmbfan]

Edmons makes sense because he doesn't.

Chinese riddle for you.

[gocubsgo3822]

too drunk will do it tomorrow... but reed johnson has somewhere less than 5 hits thid month

[bothedmbfan]

Which is still probably more than Edmonds will get.

[gocubsgo3822]

from the trib....

"Veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds is expected to clear waivers Wednesday and sign with the Cubs, opening the door to what could be a prolonged debate."

[devilandthelord]

Tell you what, if Edmonds gets the game winning hit in the deciding game of the World Series, I'm on board.
Til then, I will say it was a dumb idea.

[devilandthelord]

too drunk will do it tomorrow... but reed johnson has somewhere less than 5 hits thid month

You know its Tuesday right?
You may have a drinking problem. :shrug

[gocubsgo3822]

yes i know its tueday...WTF????

[VanHorneDog]

Fucking Khalil Greene!

Fucking Jason Marquis!

:lol

[UCFish]

yes i know its tueday...WTF????

You are drunk way too often.

[gocubsgo3822]

i love my wine tasting class. I have to keep a drinking diary... You are no one to talk Harry Potter....

[DMBZeppelin]

too drunk will do it tomorrow... but reed johnson has somewhere less than 5 hits thid month
Johnson has only started about 6 games this month. He's had a couple of pinch hit appearnces. Granted he only has 4 hits this month. The hits he has had have contributed to our winning. Edmonds actually has more hits this month, with a monsterly 5 hits.

But I'll let Johnson slide becuase in April he had 24 hits (.296 AVG in April) to Edmond's 11 hits (.153 AVG in April). While on the season Reed is hitting .254, he's got a respectable .341 OBP. Edmonds is only hitting .178, with a .265 OBP. Johnson even has a better SLG% .316 to Edmonds .233

I mean I get for whatever reason you like Edmonds. Maybe you still envision him as being good like he was back in his Cardinal days. There's a reason he's being released mid-season by the team with the worst record in the MLB. Reed brings something to this team. He has decent speed, and gets on base.

Why are we the number 1 scoring offense? Because everyone is getting on base. Edmonds might kill a big inning with a strike out, or double play. Where as Johnson probably won't hit it out of the park. He'll at least likely draw a walk.

Projeted Numbers
Jim Edmonds: 149 Games, 516 AB's, 34 Runs, 92 Hits, 11 Doubles, 0 Triples, 6 HR's, 34 RBI, 57 Walks, 138 K's, 11 SB's, 6 CS's to go with a .178 AVG, .265 OBP, .233 SLG, .498 OPS

Reed Johnson: 158 Games, 533 AB's, 81 Runs, 135 Hits, 23 Doubles, 0 Triples, 5 HR's, 72 RBI, 36 Walks, 77 K's, 5 SB's, 9 CS's to go with a .254 AVG, .338 OBP, .322 SLG, .660 OPS

That's if they keep on pace with what they've done. Though I think it's pretty obvious it's likely Johnson will do better then his projected stats. The soon to be 38 Edmonds? I'd like to see some evidence he could turn it around.

[Tiduwho]

Suicide is an option. The Cubs should never lose a game to the Padres ever again unless it's against Jake Peavy.

[DMBZeppelin]

Suicide is an option. The Cubs should never lose a game to the Padres ever again unless it's against Jake Peavy.
Don't worry, if we get Jim Edmonds we'll never lose again.

[VanHorneDog]

Suicide is an option. The Cubs should never lose a game to the Padres ever again unless it's against Jake Peavy.

just like to point out you guys have won like 4 games in the last 4 years to the padres. Including this year.

thats not a very good number. With Peavy and Maddux still to go... might end up being a 1-3 series. if the Padres offense shows up (and i mean Adrian Gonzalez of course, he is the only padres offense)

[DMBtheStoned]

give me a second will post in 2 minutes.... But i am sure you will feel differently after.

You're a moron if you really think the team is better with Edmonds than Pie.

[bothedmbfan]

Eh, he's our Melvin.

[devilandthelord]

So is Edmonds a Cub yet?
He hit the waiver wire at noon today.

[clayj41]

So is Edmonds a Cub yet?
He hit the waiver wire at noon today.

I shot him in the face so the Cubs couldn't acquire him.

[devilandthelord]

I shot him in the face so the Cubs couldn't acquire him.

You John Wilkes Booth'd him?

Good job!

[bothedmbfan]

Maybe they wanna do a Clemens-esque intro.


"OH MY GOD, EDMONDS IS IN THE BOOTH!"

[DMBZeppelin]

I shot him in the face so the Cubs couldn't acquire him.
You sir, are a scholar and a gentlemen.

[devilandthelord]

Maybe they wanna do a Clemens-esque intro.


"OH MY GOD, EDMONDS IS IN THE BOOTH!"

:lol ROFL!

[gocubsgo3822]

he will be signed after tonights game via the sun times

[gocubsgo3822]

via the trib'

Jim Edmonds is a closer to becoming a Chicago Cub.

The team reached a deal contingent on the left-handed hitting center fielder passing a physical. He's expected to have that on Wednesday and, if all checks out, would likely be in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Gred Maddux and the Padres.

We'll have more to come.

[UCFish]

Boo.

Someone make him fail his physical.

[devilandthelord]

I'd nancy kerrigan his ass if it meant he'd fail his physical.

[SoMuchToSay_07]

Good luck.

I hate the Cubs, and I wouldn't wish Jim Edmonds upon any team in the MLB

[devilandthelord]

Yeah how is signing a guy that was dropped by a team playing the worst baseball in the leauge a good idea?