Chicago Cubs

[DMBtheStoned]

Retarded move.

[SoMuchToSay_07]

Yeah how is signing a guy that was dropped by a team playing the worst baseball in the leauge a good idea?
hey uhhhh... go fuck yourself:D

Yeah the Cards were pretty terrible last year, although as I understand it now, we're only 1 game behind you. Pretty terrible baseball indeed

[JaJunk]

Good luck.

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

[DMBtheStoned]

hey uhhhh... go fuck yourself:D

Yeah the Cards were pretty terrible last year, although as I understand it now, we're only 1 game behind you. Pretty terrible baseball indeed

He was talking about the Padres...

[SoMuchToSay_07]

He was talking about the Padres...
Haven't I made an ass out of myself

[DMBtheStoned]

Haven't I made an ass out of myself

:lol

[UCFish]

Haven't I made an ass out of myself

:lol

[DMBCubs25]

Wow what a horrible signing by hendry, edmonds is washed up, we'd be better off with pie up here, hopefully he sucks terribly and he can be out of here in a month

[devilandthelord]

He was talking about the Padres...
:thumbsup

Haven't I made an ass out of myself
:rolleyes

:lol
:lol

:lol
:monkey

[TapNorris]

You can all call me crazy, but I think the Edmonds deal will work out. Just give it a little time.

[bothedmbfan]

You can all call me crazy, but I think the Edmonds deal will work out. Just give it a little time.

Time? This isn't a Hootie and the Blowfish concert, we don't want "time." We have a VERY productive squad, why bring in a worthless hump like Edmonds?

[gocubsgo3822]

Soriano = basbeall masher right now

[devilandthelord]

Damn you're right!
Another homer and 2-2 tonight.

He's so streaky.

Its like when he's cold a minor-leaguer could make him look silly.
But when he's hot its like "damn that guy just beat the shit out of that ball"
And you'll say like 15 times in a week.

[clayj41]

I'm so happy he's coming around...

[devilandthelord]

I can finally wear my jersey with pride now. :)

[clayj41]

I can finally wear my jersey with pride now. :)

I never invested in a Soriano jersey. I wanted to but with his track record I was never sure if he'd stick around. The last Cubs jersey I got was a Prior one back in '03...:lorraine

[bothedmbfan]

I don't buy sports jersey's anymore. I get team apparell instead.

[clayj41]

I don't buy sports jersey's anymore. I get team apparell instead.

I have a ton of caps and a few hoodies. When it comes to college basketball I also have a few pair of shorts. I love jerseys though, even if I only wear them a few times a year. :lol

[bothedmbfan]

I have a ton of caps and a few hoodies. When it comes to college basketball I also have a few pair of shorts. I love jerseys though, even if I only wear them a few times a year. :lol

The last one I bought was an Urlacher jersey in 05.


Lights are flashing, cars are crashing...

[clayj41]

The last one I bought was an Urlacher jersey in 05.


Lights are flashing, cars are crashing...

Urlacher...ewwwwwwwwwwwwww. :p





...getting frequent now
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow

[Bron Yr Aur]

God, our pitchers suck. They just can't help themselves...they just can't avoid the big inning. What the hell?

[gocubsgo3822]

got to go back to the drawing board

[devilandthelord]

I never invested in a Soriano jersey. I wanted to but with his track record I was never sure if he'd stick around. The last Cubs jersey I got was a Prior one back in '03...:lorraine

Oh yeah I didn't either.
I should clarify. I have a Sorian jersey t-shirt that I got for 16 bucks at Champs.
Much better deal than $160 for a real jersey. I would never do that.

And I saw a couple guys walking around in Prior jerserys at the stadium on friday. :lol

[bothedmbfan]

Urlacher...ewwwwwwwwwwwwww. :p





...getting frequent now
I've got the spirit, lose the feeling, let it out somehow

And to think I married you....





What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again.

[MPizzle06]

8-4 w/Marmol rocking in the 8th :thumbsup

[Tiduwho]

Come on Kerry....

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets give Mad dog a nice Wrigley welcometomorrow with Edmonds going deep... Wonder how the lineup will look

[clayj41]

And to think I married you....





What means to you, what means to me, and we will meet again.

Every couple has to have their differences. We will hate each other during football season though.


I’m watching you, I watch it all, I take no pity from your friends





CUBS WIN!!! :multi

[BustedStuff87]

Welcome Jim! Nothing against Pie, but your not Barry, go the other way and learn to bunt and use your speed.

[kurz41]

Welcome back to good baseball, Soriano...

[gocubsgo3822]

I feel like i am living in the twilight zone... I am legitimately excited about Jim Edmonds coming aboard. This is a guy that I have hated since he became a red bird when i was in eighth grade. Eight years later IF he has something left in the tank (which both our scouts and Greg maddux think he does) this is the type of upgrade that could do wonders for our ball club.

Do not be surprised if tomorrow Dome is hitting second where he should be and Edmonds is hitting fifth. THis will help Aramis and Lee (who is slumping) by putting an OBP machine in front of them. I think this will really help our offense. We were not going to play Pie anyway for whatever reason so this transaction needed to happen. We paid him 284,000 for one year. and if it doesnt work we will cut and run and never look back. There is only positives in this. Except for if Carlos punches him in the eye. I am about to link two articles. The first of which is the one which talks about why we are signing him and the second of which is the players reactions....

On another note I love Lou and Hendry but I think they have really mis managed Pie... This is pathetic that we are sending him to AAA. At least there though he can hit consistently and hopefully get his stroke back....

It pains me to say this but can we please give #15 a chance.... ANd by a chance i mean a 2 week stretch.... That is all. I respect peoples differences. But lets give it a chance.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-jim-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1201644.story

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-carlos-zambrano-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1070338.story

PEace Love and Cubs WIN!!!!!!!!

[gocubsgo3822]

also how sick is Marmol?????

[gocubsgo3822]

also before kerry wood fucked up our pen had a streak of 19 scoreless innings... Marmol has not given up a run in 13.2 innings....

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

WOOOOO!!!! GO CUBS !!!! CUBS WIN!!!! im a little late but... WOO!!! GOD AM I EXCITED FOR THE CUBS !!!!!

[TheOtherside]

I feel like i am living in the twilight zone... I am legitimately excited about Jim Edmonds coming aboard. This is a guy that I have hated since he became a red bird when i was in eighth grade. Eight years later IF he has something left in the tank (which both our scouts and Greg maddux think he does) this is the type of upgrade that could do wonders for our ball club.

Do not be surprised if tomorrow Dome is hitting second where he should be and Edmonds is hitting fifth. THis will help Aramis and Lee (who is slumping) by putting an OBP machine in front of them. I think this will really help our offense. We were not going to play Pie anyway for whatever reason so this transaction needed to happen. We paid him 284,000 for one year. and if it doesnt work we will cut and run and never look back. There is only positives in this. Except for if Carlos punches him in the eye. I am about to link two articles. The first of which is the one which talks about why we are signing him and the second of which is the players reactions....

On another note I love Lou and Hendry but I think they have really mis managed Pie... This is pathetic that we are sending him to AAA. At least there though he can hit consistently and hopefully get his stroke back....

It pains me to say this but can we please give #15 a chance.... ANd by a chance i mean a 2 week stretch.... That is all. I respect peoples differences. But lets give it a chance.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-jim-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1201644.story

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-carlos-zambrano-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1070338.story

PEace Love and Cubs WIN!!!!!!!!

haha, the prior watch at the end of that second link is hilarious. won't be pitching until at least after the allstar break. he had another "setback."

[gocubsgo3822]

haha, the prior watch at the end of that second link is hilarious. won't be pitching until at least after the allstar break. he had another "setback."
agreed.. good pickup.. And Prior is "the employee" he shall nto be referred to by name

[UCFish]

I feel like i am living in the twilight zone... I am legitimately excited about Jim Edmonds coming aboard. This is a guy that I have hated since he became a red bird when i was in eighth grade. Eight years later IF he has something left in the tank (which both our scouts and Greg maddux think he does) this is the type of upgrade that could do wonders for our ball club.

Do not be surprised if tomorrow Dome is hitting second where he should be and Edmonds is hitting fifth. THis will help Aramis and Lee (who is slumping) by putting an OBP machine in front of them. I think this will really help our offense. We were not going to play Pie anyway for whatever reason so this transaction needed to happen. We paid him 284,000 for one year. and if it doesnt work we will cut and run and never look back. There is only positives in this. Except for if Carlos punches him in the eye. I am about to link two articles. The first of which is the one which talks about why we are signing him and the second of which is the players reactions....

On another note I love Lou and Hendry but I think they have really mis managed Pie... This is pathetic that we are sending him to AAA. At least there though he can hit consistently and hopefully get his stroke back....

It pains me to say this but can we please give #15 a chance.... ANd by a chance i mean a 2 week stretch.... That is all. I respect peoples differences. But lets give it a chance.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-jim-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1201644.story

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080514-carlos-zambrano-edmonds-chicago-cubs,1,1070338.story

PEace Love and Cubs WIN!!!!!!!!

That had to have been quoted because no chance your English is that good. Good win hope we get to Mad Dog tomorrow!!!! :multi :multi :multi

[UCFish]

Prior watch

Former Cub Mark Prior may not pitch until after the All-Star break after having a setback last week while rehabbing from shoulder surgery in Arizona.

"He felt something in the back of his shoulder, in the capsule area," Padres general manager Kevin Towers said. "He's going to go have [orthopedist James Andrews] look at it. I'm sure he's going to be down for a while. It's probably doubtful he's going to be active the first of June, which was our hope this winter."

Prior turned down the Cubs offer of one year and an option, signing a one-year deal for $1 million and around $4.5 million in incentives.

"That's kind of why we structured the contract the way we did," Towers said. "

"We felt it was a $1 million gamble to get 10 to 20 starts out of him if he was healthy, which we still may [get]. And it would be worth it."
_____________________________
Once again I go :lol

Once they took the needle out this guy was done.

:monkey

[gocubsgo3822]

That had to have been quoted because no chance your English is that good. Good win hope we get to Mad Dog tomorrow!!!! :multi :multi :multi


Read it there is no way that it could be quoted. i edited it with spell check i spent a lot of time writing that for you disbelievers

[UCFish]

Read it there is no way that it could be quoted. i edited it with spell check i spent a lot of time writing that for you disbelievers

Read what I wrote. Note much better. Good win hope is not a sentence see you at Toyota :multi :multi :multi

[clayj41]

Read it there is no way that it could be quoted. i edited it with spell check i spent a lot of time writing that for you disbelievers

You failed to convince me. I still hate the move. :p :lol

[UCFish]

Read it there is no way that it could be quoted. i edited it with spell check i spent a lot of time writing that for you disbelievers

Well half the time you are blasted who could doubt us! :D

[UCFish]

You failed to convince me. I still hate the move. :p :lol

Beers Toyota and Alpine you will believe! Even if it is his propaganda.

[clayj41]

Beers Toyota and Alpine you will believe! Even if it is his propaganda.

No Toyota for me...:shrug

[gocubsgo3822]

i hate you both...

[DMBZeppelin]

You can all call me crazy, but I think the Edmonds deal will work out. Just give it a little time.
You're as bad as gocubsgo3822 who promised an explanation on why Edmonds would be a good singing. He said it was good enough to make me realize the error of my ways. Yet all we get is how he's had a love/hate relationship with him since 8th grade.

I hope you're not in that bandwagon. This guy is NOT in his prime. He's OLD, he's 37. Very few players age well, and the one who do are your VERY elite players. This guy should be with his kids in the stands, not screwing up the Cubs lineup. Lets break this down. We'll go with the age he'll be at the end of each season. End of this one he'll be 38.

2005: (35 Years Old) .263 AVG, .385 OBP, 29 HR's
2006: (36 Years Old) .257 AVG, .350 OBP, 19 HR's
2007: (37 Years Old) .252 AVG, .325 OBP, 12 HR's
2008: (38 Years Old) .178 AVG, .265 OBP, 1 HR

I mean god bless him if he turns it around, but the guy is suffering from something called AGE! He's not a young man, his skills are declining. This isn't Julio Franco. It scares me that the team with the second best record in baseball. Sent down Felix Pie for a guy who's 15 years older, and has a worse batting average and fielding skills.

[gocubsgo3822]

You're as bad as gocubsgo3822 who promised an explanation on why Edmonds would be a good singing. He said it was good enough to make me realize the error of my ways. Yet all we get is how he's had a love/hate relationship with him since 8th grade.

I hope you're not in that bandwagon. This guy is NOT in his prime. He's OLD, he's 37. Very few players age well, and the one who do are your VERY elite players. This guy should be with his kids in the stands, not screwing up the Cubs lineup. Lets break this down. We'll go with the age he'll be at the end of each season. End of this one he'll be 38.

2005: (35 Years Old) .263 AVG, .385 OBP, 29 HR's
2006: (36 Years Old) .257 AVG, .350 OBP, 19 HR's
2007: (37 Years Old) .252 AVG, .325 OBP, 12 HR's
2008: (38 Years Old) .178 AVG, .265 OBP, 1 HR

I mean god bless him if he turns it around, but the guy is suffering from something called AGE! He's not a young man, his skills are declining. This isn't Julio Franco. It scares me that the team with the second best record in baseball. Sent down Felix Pie for a guy who's 15 years older, and has a worse batting average and fielding skills.

If you didnt read you didnt read... that being said... FELIX ISNT PLAYING!!!! Lou obviously hate him so it makes zero sense to keep him up here. At least Edmonds will play and hopefully do alright.

I wish that we wouldplay Felix but we wont so i would rather him build up his stroke at AAA then wate away here. Edmonds will work out. and if not its 284,000... This si what i call a low risk high reward experiment in econ...

[gocubsgo3822]

Marmol is amazing!!!!

[DMBZeppelin]

If you didnt read you didnt read... that being said... FELIX ISNT PLAYING!!!! Lou obviously hate him so it makes zero sense to keep him up here. At least Edmonds will play and hopefully do alright.

I wish that we wouldplay Felix but we wont so i would rather him build up his stroke at AAA then wate away here. Edmonds will work out. and if not its 284,000... This si what i call a low risk high reward experiment in econ...
I get Felix wasn't playing, and if Reed is still starting with Edmonds usually on the bench. Hopefully that won't turn out to bad. But this team was doing well, I don't see the need to mess it up. Keep in mind not everyone on the Cubs likes Edmonds. Some of the Cubs/Cards games used to get heated. Why mess with chemistry?


The addition of Edmonds could make for an interesting situation in the Cubs' clubhouse. During a 2004 game with the Cardinals, Chicago pitcher Carlos Zambrano (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?statsId=6559) twice hit Edmonds with pitches twice and was ejected.

Edmonds also homered in that game and stood at the plate to admire the flight of the ball, angering Zambrano who began to yell at him as he neared the plate after running the bases.

"I just told him to run the bases and don't try to be cocky," Zambrano said after that game.

Zambrano declined comment Wednesday when asked about the arrival of Edmonds in the Cubs' lineup.
Zambrano isn't the only one who's had issues with some Cards players. Why bring in a guy some of our long times Cubs have issues with? I'm sure when Edmonds is botching balls in center field on Reed's off days. Zambrano won't be wondering why the better back up in Pie isn't in there.

Maybe you're right, he'll come in and do well. But I've NEVER seen as much excitment over signing a guy to a league minimum contract, who was placed on waivers that was hitting .178, while Maddux is likely to get a standing ovation. Edmonds is just as likely to get booed. Though I think they should start Edmonds tomorrow to let him try and do damage against a team that released him.

[gocubsgo3822]

Happy 2000 to me!!!

[UCFish]

No Toyota for me...:shrug

Twice as many beers at Alpine then!!

:D

[gocubsgo3822]

I get Felix wasn't playing, and if Reed is still starting with Edmonds usually on the bench. Hopefully that won't turn out to bad. But this team was doing well, I don't see the need to mess it up. Keep in mind not everyone on the Cubs likes Edmonds. Some of the Cubs/Cards games used to get heated. Why mess with chemistry?


Zambrano isn't the only one who's had issues with some Cards players. Why bring in a guy some of our long times Cubs have issues with? I'm sure when Edmonds is botching balls in center field on Reed's off days. Zambrano won't be wondering why the better back up in Pie isn't in there.

Maybe you're right, he'll come in and do well. But I've NEVER seen as much excitment over signing a guy to a league minimum contract, who was placed on waivers that was hitting .178, while Maddux is likely to get a standing ovation. Edmonds is just as likely to get booed. Though I think they should start Edmonds tomorrow to let him try and do damage against a team that released him.

I agree with everything you sayh i really do... but he will probably be better than Reed in the long run and he probably will do alright... and if not Felix will be up in two weeks which in the mean time will let him work on his stroke and get his shit together with regular ABS... I see this as a best ofboth words.

Either A) Edmonds is alright and we have another decent LH bat in our lineup OR B
0 He sucks we cut him and its like a DL trip for Pie except for he was able to get consistent ABS and get some constitency in his swing and he will be better for us later.

Would not be upset with the fans tomorrow when we most likely will boo him when he is announced. But i think in all fairness we should give him a chance... THat is all i have to say...

Really do respect your opinion though..

God. Peace. Cubs.

[UCFish]

I hope we boo him tomorrow.

Bro that was the best post you ever had you must be sober...that being said go to bed it is late there.

[gocubsgo3822]

no i have been drinking budweiser while being able to happily smoke inside my house again.... That being said Ward is going to the DL this weekend and Micah Hoffpauir is coming up.... Lets just keep the good baseball coming. GOod night all...

PS Clay you still suck and i will still rape you in fantasy this week...

[DMBZeppelin]

I agree with everything you sayh i really do... but he will probably be better than Reed in the long run and he probably will do alright... and if not Felix will be up in two weeks which in the mean time will let him work on his stroke and get his shit together with regular ABS... I see this as a best ofboth words.

Either A) Edmonds is alright and we have another decent LH bat in our lineup OR B
0 He sucks we cut him and its like a DL trip for Pie except for he was able to get consistent ABS and get some constitency in his swing and he will be better for us later.

Would not be upset with the fans tomorrow when we most likely will boo him when he is announced. But i think in all fairness we should give him a chance... THat is all i have to say...

Really do respect your opinion though..

God. Peace. Cubs.
What if being sent down for a 37 year old hitter batting .178 destroys Felix's confidence? What if his bad vibes effect your Zambrano's and Wood's. Guys who have been known not to like him in the past. What if after he's gone, those vibes remain? What if his sucking cost us games? I mean for everyone calling this low risk. I think there's some things that are of concern. Mainly how his play effects W's and L's and the Clubhouse environment.

Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, but everyone is meshing so well together. Just scares me to be bringing in a guy who could mess things up. Edmonds won't get a chance. He'll get booed, but if he hits and keeps hitting. He'll eventually get accepted. But he's going to have to kick ass to do so.

Where does this guy hit in the lineup? I know you said 5 in a previous post, but that be a joke. Until he proves otherwise. He doesn't deserve to bump Fukudome, Soto, or DeRosa down. So I'm actually thinking here's the new 8th hitter.

[UCFish]

What if being sent down for a 37 year old hitter batting .178 destroys Felix's confidence? What if his bad vibes effect your Zambrano's and Wood's. Guys who have been known not to like him in the past. What if after he's gone, those vibes remain? What if his sucking cost us games? I mean for everyone calling this low risk. I think there's some things that are of concern. Mainly how his play effects W's and L's and the Clubhouse environment.

Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, but everyone is meshing so well together. Just scares me to be bringing in a guy who could mess things up. Edmonds won't get a chance. He'll get booed, but if he hits and keeps hitting. He'll eventually get accepted. But he's going to have to kick ass to do so.

Where does this guy hit in the lineup? I know you said 5 in a previous post, but that be a joke. Until he proves otherwise. He doesn't deserve to bump Fukudome, Soto, or DeRosa down. So I'm actually thinking here's the new 8th hitter.

Well they are pro baseball players and they should grow the fuck up.

Side note: I DO NOT WANT EDMONDS!!

Just wanted to make that clear but if it happens I will deal with it.

[UCFish]

Would not mind him in the 8th spot!

[DMBZeppelin]

Well they are pro baseball players and they should grow the fuck up.

Side note: I DO NOT WANT EDMONDS!!

Just wanted to make that clear but if it happens I will deal with it.
Totally agree, but pro baseball players aren't your normal people. Most have never had a real job. As most high school athletes don't, and they go from that to the minors or college baseball. The ones who do make it to the majors have egos more times then not.

So you get 25 of these guys together, and things have to work well. I think we all know, that in a work enviroment we all just do our jobs. But if you like everyone it makes it fun. Just in case anyone is wondering: Matt Murton was batting .440 (11-for-25) over his last seven games.

[Bron Yr Aur]

Edmonds is pretty unnecessary, in my opinion. Moving Fukudome to 2nd in the order really doesn't do all that much, because Theriot's on-base percentage is exactly the same as Fukudome's. So...who cares. Plus, it's nice to have some extra speed on the bases at the top of the lineup. Things have been working well with the lineup that's been going out there, lately. I don't see how Edmonds is any improvement whatsoever over Reed Johnson. It's not an improvement, at all. It just makes them worse. There really isn't much risk, but I wonder how they think this can work out. If Johnson continues hitting .250 with a .350 OBP....Edmonds probably won't match that, and as far as defense goes, we've all seen what Reed Johnson can do in the outfield.

[UCFish]

Totally agree, but pro baseball players aren't your normal people. Most have never had a real job. As most high school athletes don't, and they go from that to the minors or college baseball. The ones who do make it to the majors have egos more times then not.

So you get 25 of these guys together, and things have to work well. I think we all know, that in a work enviroment we all just do our jobs. But if you like everyone it makes it fun. Just in case anyone is wondering: Matt Murton was batting .440 (11-for-25) over his last seven games.

That is a very good point. Zambrano is a bit of a head case and if our new player misses a catch I could see him losing it. That said however he is now a part of the team and us as fans I think have to give him a chance.

If he is terrible I am pretty sure Lou will not let him play but I guess we should at least give him a chance.

Once again I will clarify I did not want him but he is here so we should all just deal with it for a bit.

[UCFish]

Edmonds is pretty unnecessary, in my opinion. Moving Fukudome to 2nd in the order really doesn't do all that much, because Theriot's on-base percentage is exactly the same as Fukudome's. So...who cares. Plus, it's nice to have some extra speed on the bases at the top of the lineup. Things have been working well with the lineup that's been going out there, lately. I don't see how Edmonds is any improvement whatsoever over Reed Johnson. It's not an improvement, at all. It just makes them worse. There really isn't much risk, but I wonder how they think this can work out. If Johnson continues hitting .250 with a .350 OBP....Edmonds probably won't match that, and as far as defense goes, we've all seen what Reed Johnson can do in the outfield.

He has made some ridiculous plays plus I love his hustle even if he hits into a routine groundout.

[UCFish]

Soto now leads the team in RBI's

Hat trick FTW

Off to bed.

Good night Cubs fans.

[DMBZeppelin]

Edmonds is pretty unnecessary, in my opinion. Moving Fukudome to 2nd in the order really doesn't do all that much, because Theriot's on-base percentage is exactly the same as Fukudome's. So...who cares. Plus, it's nice to have some extra speed on the bases at the top of the lineup. Things have been working well with the lineup that's been going out there, lately. I don't see how Edmonds is any improvement whatsoever over Reed Johnson. It's not an improvement, at all. It just makes them worse. There really isn't much risk, but I wonder how they think this can work out. If Johnson continues hitting .250 with a .350 OBP....Edmonds probably won't match that, and as far as defense goes, we've all seen what Reed Johnson can do in the outfield.
I really hope they don't move Fukudome to the two hole over Jim Edmonds. Everyone on the team is hitting better then he is at the moment. If we got a legit 5th hole hitter, with 30+ home run power then I'd say we do it. Though that will one day probably be Soriano.

[TapNorris]

You can all call me crazy, but I think the Edmonds deal will work out. Just give it a little time.

Time? This isn't a Hootie and the Blowfish concert, we don't want "time." We have a VERY productive squad, why bring in a worthless hump like Edmonds?

I said "a little time". Like, a week. ;)

I'll still be around here, so if this turns out to be the most horrible deal ever (which it won't), I'll stand up to fire. Edmonds platooning with Johnson, I just have a feeling this is going to be good.

[DMBZeppelin]

I said "a little time". Like, a week. ;)

I'll still be around here, so if this turns out to be the most horrible deal ever (which it won't), I'll stand up to fire. Edmonds platooning with Johnson, I just have a feeling this is going to be good.
I hear Juan Uribe may be released by the White Sox soon. Put him on your radar.

[saygdbye4134]

i wonder who will want to sit by Edmonds on the plane rides?

[DMBZeppelin]

i wonder who will want to sit by Edmonds on the plane rides?
Scott Eyre

[HolyCow]

How long do we give Edmonds? Two weeks? A month? Until the All-Star Break?

There's a reason the guy was hitting .178. If we play .500 ball over the next month, it's on Jim Hendry for screwing with chemistry and talent.

I'm mad about this.

EDIT: But in the world of good news, we knew he'd come around but man, is Soriano on fire or what. With him hitting like this, our offense is ridiculously stacked. D-Lee is slumping a little right now, but I like Soriano hitting leadoff because of the depth in our lineup. And Theriot can clearly hit in the two-hole.

[UCFish]

Scott Eyre

:lol

[DMBtheStoned]

I think we should have kept Pie on the roster but if Hendry and Lou are set on getting another outfielder why not sign Kenny Lofton? Not saying Lofton is the player he was in the past but I think he would be better than Edmonds.

[saygdbye4134]

well here's his first at bat.

[saygdbye4134]

and a single.

hooray. what a sollid pick up. yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[darbini]

Cubs have 6 hits and the Padres have 1, no runs scored and they're in the 5th....come on already!

EDIT: Well Cedeno just got on, then Blanco, and Dempster helped himself out with a run!


4th - Ramirez and Fukodome were on 1st and 2nd and Edmonds hit into a double play to end the inning

[JaJunk]

Cubs fans are so fickle. If Cedeno or Soriano happen to struggle, people will blast them. If they are playing solid, they will praise them. Either way, at least the guys are getting a chance to prove themselves on the field. Let Edmonds' play determine whether he fits or not. Hendry thinks he will, and he sure as hell knows more about baseball than everybody in this thread.

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs fans are so fickle. If Cedeno or Soriano happen to struggle, people will blast them. If they are playing solid, they will praise them. Either way, at least the guys are getting a chance to prove themselves on the field. Let Edmonds' play determine whether he fits or not. Hendry thinks he will, and he sure as hell knows more about baseball than everybody in this thread.

not more than me but great post :D

[MPizzle06]

4-0 with Dempster rocking on the mound??

I like our chances :thumbsup

[darbini]

I think with Edmonds now on a winning team he will be surrounded by performers, which might help him out of this rut. He will be pitched to differently with runners on base ahead of him, probably be more patient at the plate like the rest of the Cubs, etc. Hopefully he performs well. He has had a great career, and I'm sure he is capable of doing more than his share despite his early season woes in SD.

[darbini]

Dempster just allowed his 2nd hit, PULL HIM LOU!!!!

hehe

[41ravens]

wow. izzy just gave up a grand slam in the top of the 8th. pirates lead the cards 8-5. i love izzy.

[UCFish]

wow. izzy just gave up a grand slam in the top of the 8th. pirates lead the cards 8-5. i love izzy.

Him and Gagne are two of my heroes.

Good game so far lets hold on for a couple more innings.

[UCFish]

Jackass strikes out with the bases loaded. Pie can do that.

[41ravens]

brewers lost. cards and stros both losing. good day!


also, dempster is the shit and i apologize for anything negative i may have said about him in the past.

[UCFish]

CUBS WIN!!

Bring on the pirates.

6-7 on this homestand.

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs are fucking on fire right now... Glad to see.

[devilandthelord]

Cubs win! Cubs win!

[Sou1 So1di3r]

Edmounds struck out... thats all I saw when I got home.

[devilandthelord]

He did get a hit though.

[DMBZeppelin]

He did get a hit though.

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

[devilandthelord]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

Its true. If he's not batting over .250, showing some pop and playing good defense after a month, I really hope they cut him.

[clayj41]

He did get a hit though.

We should throw a parade for him...:rolleyes

[UCFish]

Its true. If he's not batting over .250, showing some pop and playing good defense after a month, I really hope they cut him.

I agree

[devilandthelord]

I'll give him that month or so, but if he's not making a very positive impact on the team, then I want him gone and Pie brought back up.

[Bron Yr Aur]

I think we should have kept Pie on the roster but if Hendry and Lou are set on getting another outfielder why not sign Kenny Lofton? Not saying Lofton is the player he was in the past but I think he would be better than Edmonds.

Wow, this is the smartest post I've read all day. Lofton has recently proven he can still play a bit. Edmonds, I doubt it.

CUBS WIN!!

Bring on the pirates.

6-7 on this homestand.

Huh? I guess it sort of looks like a 1.

Also, Dempster's ERA down to 2.35.

[devilandthelord]

Wow, this is the smartest post I've read all day. Lofton has recently proven he can still play a bit. Edmonds, I doubt it.



Huh? I guess it sort of looks like a 1.

Also, Dempster's ERA down to 2.35.

That is a good call on Lofton. He played well for the tribe just last year, and was an intregal part of their playoff run.

And I am also very impressed with Dempster.

[Voittaa]

Phew. Just got back from todays game. That was my first time on the bleachers. What a ruckus. Too bad there wasn't much action.

[UCFish]

Wow, this is the smartest post I've read all day. Lofton has recently proven he can still play a bit. Edmonds, I doubt it.



Huh? I guess it sort of looks like a 1.

Also, Dempster's ERA down to 2.35.

Yeah I meant 6 out of 7 and it was too late to edit.

[JaJunk]

Good job Cubbies. Good job Demp.

[Tiduwho]

Cubs.

[devilandthelord]

Cubs.

Your pace is a bit off, brother.

[HolyCow]

Cubs.

[TheOtherside]

Cubs.

[devilandthelord]

Cheezeborger!
Cheezeborger!
Cheezeborger!

[bothedmbfan]

Cubs.

[devilandthelord]

Quack.

[41ravens]

chicago.

[bothedmbfan]

Ditka.

[41ravens]

polish sausage.

[DMBtheStoned]

Cubs Win!

[DMBCubs25]

Teams playing some good ball, now all we need is to get marquis and edmonds off the team and were good

[bothedmbfan]

Let's wait on Edmonds for a bit, but Marquis...bull pen...maybe?

[JaJunk]

Marquis is a solid end of the rotation pitcher who just needs to avoid that one big inning. And Edmonds will be productive.

[devilandthelord]

Fukudome is my homie!

[bothedmbfan]

We need that on a T-Shirt.

[UCFish]

Let's wait on Edmonds for a bit, but Marquis...bull pen...maybe?

Waivers

[devilandthelord]

We need that on a T-Shirt.

It is on a shirt dude!
I almost bought it last week after the game.

[devilandthelord]

I also like The-Riot shirts as well.

[gocubsgo3822]

everyone needs to read this link... i think yall sill enjoy...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8128464/Many-surprises-in-the-25-Percent-Awards

[bothedmbfan]

Nice picks all around there.

[Tiduwho]

Take your pick for early NL ROY: Fuk or Soto. Agreed, Soto deserves it and then some right now.

[saygdbye4134]

also, dempster is the shit and i apologize for anything negative i may have said about him in the past.


it's only May and dempster has fucked us over way too many times to say he is "the shit."

if this was august and he was whiffing 12 per start, then i might call him "the poop", but at no point will he ever be "the shit."

[TheOtherside]

nah, i'm pretty sure, at this moment in time, he qualifies as "the shit"

[Tiduwho]

Dempster is shitting all over the competition.

[UCFish]

nah, i'm pretty sure, at this moment in time, he qualifies as "the shit"

I agree. He has been so much better than I expected.

[gocubsgo3822]

Lineups for the CUbs today

Soriano LF
Theriot SS
Lee 1B
Ramirez 3B
Soto C
Cedneo 2B
DeRosa RF
Johnson CF
Gallagher P

[TapNorris]

Why no Fuk today?

[DMBtheStoned]

Is the game on tv today?

[Voittaa]

I bought a $10 Fukudome bandana at yesterdays game...stupid drunken buys.

[Mario82288]

Man .. the bats are alive today!

[clayj41]

Is the game on tv today?

Yeah, WGN.

3-0 Cubs in the bottom of the second! :multi

[clayj41]

Soriano with a 3 run homer!!!


6-0 Cubs!!!!!!!!! :cool

[Mario82288]

holy crap

[clayj41]

2-2, 2 HRs, 4 RBI through 2 innings for Soriano! :eek

[saygdbye4134]

well i guess soriano has warmed up a little bit.

[DMBtheStoned]

Yeah, WGN.

3-0 Cubs in the bottom of the second! :multi

Finally! A Cubs game I can watch!

[DMBtheStoned]

I like Gallaghers long hair.

[TapNorris]

Why no Fuk today?

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

[clayj41]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Just a day off I suppose....:confused

[saygdbye4134]

Gorzelanny looks like he has downs syndrome.

[TapNorris]

Just a day off I suppose....:confused

That's what I'm hoping...I just wanted to make sure that there wasn't something I hadn't heard about yet.

[DMBtheStoned]

Nice catch by Derosa!

[UCFish]

Wow Soriano brought his A game today.

[41ravens]

soriano! that crazy bastard!

[TapNorris]

Alright DeRo!!

[DMBtheStoned]

Derosa!

[41ravens]

i hate all of you who get to watch this.

[DMBtheStoned]

i hate all of you who get to watch this.

It's on WGN.

[TapNorris]

Is this a slap in the Pirates face? Zambrano being the first pinch-hitter used.

[DMBZeppelin]

Seriously, this lineup is just fucking crazy. I can't ever remember a lineup this good. I would like Cedeno to get more playing time with him going into today's game hitting like .350 or w/e it was.

[UCFish]

I am at work just watching on internet.

Zambrano pinch hitting. I love it.

[TapNorris]

I am at work just watching on internet.

Zambrano pinch hitting. I love it.

You need a tv in your office.

[41ravens]

It's on WGN.

some of us are at work. why don't you rub it in a little more? jerk.

[TapNorris]

some of us are at work. why don't you rub it in a little more? jerk.


You need a tv in your office too!

[UCFish]

You need a tv in your office.

Tell me about it.

[DMBtheStoned]

some of us are at work. why don't you rub it in a little more? jerk.

:lol My bad.

[TapNorris]

Nice catch, Riot!!

[UCFish]

You need a tv in your office too!

:lol

[41ravens]

You need a tv in your office too!

fuck the office, just give me a tv! i did get to see sori's lead off jack on lunch, though. and soto's.

[UCFish]

fuck the office, just give me a tv! i did get to see sori's lead off jack on lunch, though. and soto's.

Thats more than I saw.

[TapNorris]

Oh man! Lance Briggs is not quite as bad as Romo....at least he sang it all and didn't act like a pansy.

[DMBZeppelin]

Well no one says they pay Lance to sing.

[TapNorris]

Well no one says they pay Lance to sing.

I should hope not.

[41ravens]

strike out? fuck soriano!

[darbini]

Thank God I can finally leave and hopefully make it home to see some of the game

[DMBtheStoned]

Howry is serving up the longball today.

[clayj41]

Howry pisses me off so much...:twak

[GinaNMU]

It's on WGN.

some of us are at work. why don't you rub it in a little more? jerk.

Some of us also live in cities where WGN isn't broadcasted (horseshit) :mad

;)

[UCFish]

We better hold it down in the ninth.

Damn it Howry.

[UCFish]

Cubs win. I love it.

Now I can be in a good mood the rest of the day!

[Tiduwho]

Cubs win.

[clayj41]

:multi :multi :multi

[MPizzle06]

Cubs Win!!!

My brother and dad were at the game. I'm pissed I didn't have a ticket

[UCFish]

Some of us also live in cities where WGN isn't broadcasted (horseshit) :mad

;)

That is bullshit.

[41ravens]

go

cubs

go

[Sou1 So1di3r]

That was a great game. Gallagher did pretty well and Howry did decently.


Soriano was amazing!

[UCFish]

Howry gave up 3 runs but at least he threw it over the plate. I would rather have HR's than walking the bases full. Good to have Marmol get some rest today as well.

[Bron Yr Aur]

That was a great game. Gallagher did pretty well and Howry did decently.


What? 3 ER is decent?

Howry gave up 3 runs but at least he threw it over the plate. I would rather have HR's than walking the bases full. Good to have Marmol get some rest today as well.

He hadn't walked anybody since April 13th....so I don't know what that is supposed to mean. He never walks people. Throwing it over the plate, though....really?? That's how you give up home runs. Howry's game is to paint the corners with his fastball.

Howry's been terrible all season, he'll have a couple outings of no runs but follows it up with a couple bad ones.

[Tiduwho]

Really though, wow at this team. I realize we're playing crap teams again, but really. Really.

We still swept the D-Backs (best record in the league), and the Pirates came in winning 8 of 10. Once they play us? Same old Pirates. :lol

[UCFish]

What? 3 ER is decent?



He hadn't walked anybody since April 13th....so I don't know what that is supposed to mean. He never walks people. Throwing it over the plate, though....really?? That's how you give up home runs. Howry's game is to paint the corners with his fastball.

Howry's been terrible all season, he'll have a couple outings of no runs but follows it up with a couple bad ones.

I just meant with a lead I don't mind people hitting it. I hate when we walk people up runs. Basicaly I said that despite getting rocked I did not mind his performance because with a big lead it is ok as long as it is over the plate.

But he still sucks and should only be allowed in clean up games and games up by a ton.

[OlivePoet]

Blolololololololololo.

[UCFish]

Lets win today.

Going to see the Sox play the Giants today.

Don't know who to cheer for. Don't care either way.

[OlivePoet]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!

[UCFish]

:lol

[bothedmbfan]

Lets win today.

Going to see the Sox play the Giants today.

Don't know who to cheer for. Don't care either way.

The G-Units.

[SmoothD41]

what the hell was with Zambrano today?

[TapNorris]

fuck.

[SmoothD41]

holy shit Soriano is on a TERROR....5/5, 2 more bombs

[UCFish]

Damn. Marmol was due to give up some runs I guess.

Too bad Zambrano was off today.

[UCFish]

0-12 for the 3,4,5 hitters.

Fuck.

[bothedmbfan]

.295 10 25 .331 .598 The numbers for Fonzie...not too shabby.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

After yesterday, if I hear one person bitching out Soriano I will shank thee.

[Voittaa]

Ah that was a great game to be at. Just got back. I was sixth row by the plate. Too bad we lost by 14 ft. Lee could have redeemed himself for shitty at bats, but noooo. Oh well.

[HolyCow]

D Lee is slumping a little but holy cow, Fonzie is on fire.

If this lineup ever totally clicks, we could be unstoppable.

[MPizzle06]

D Lee is slumping a little but holy cow, Fonzie is on fire.

If this lineup ever totally clicks, we could be unstoppable.

:thumbsup:thumbsup

This is a very likely possibility, yet I still worry about how we'd do under pressure against the Brandon Webbs of the league in let's say, October :shrug

Still a loooong way to go, but I love the look of this club.

[DMBZeppelin]

D Lee is slumping a little but holy cow, Fonzie is on fire.

If this lineup ever totally clicks, we could be unstoppable.
Alfonso Soriano can't remember being as hot as he is now. He went 5-for-5 and had his second consecutive multihomer game. Soriano is hitting .541 (20-for-37) during the homestand and has four doubles, seven home runs, 12 runs and 15 RBI.

[DMBZeppelin]

Marquis has lost his last three starts, he's due for a win.

[DMBtheStoned]

Marquis serves one up.

[devilandthelord]

Go Cubs!

So, I don't wanna jinx him or anything, but I don't think I've ever seen someone as locked in as Soriano is right now.
He is exhilirating to watch as not just a Cubs fan, but a baseball fan right now.
His bat is lethal.

[DMBZeppelin]

D-Ward hurt? That's no good.

[devilandthelord]

Currently .301 means that he has raised his average 137 points in a span of just over 2 weeks and 17 games, since coming off the disabled list May 1.

That is unbelievable.

[Jack7238]

alpine ad! with the idea of you

[clayj41]

DMB @ Alpine just got a nice plug...:cool

[DMBZeppelin]

They just played Idea of You (LT6 version) during their yearly promo for DMB at Alpine.

Edit: I see I was twice bested.

[Robby1870]

2 on, no out.

[DMBZeppelin]

I don't like giving this guy an out, when he's throwing all balls.

[Robby1870]

and here we go. come on Fonzie!

[clayj41]

Well he hit it well....at least he got the Sac Fly. Two on, one out...let's do this!!!

[Robby1870]

Cedeno!

[DMBZeppelin]

CEDENO!!! WOO!!!! 19 RBI's on the year, and he doesn't even play that often.

[clayj41]

Give us the lead D Lee!!! :o

[clayj41]

Give us the lead D Lee!!! :o

Damn...:shrug

[devilandthelord]

Reed with a sacrifice fly ftw!

Er, I mean lead, but hopefully a win later!

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

Is it me or has Marquis not been pitching that well his past 3 or 4 games ?

[DMBtheStoned]

I don't think he's pitched that well in the last 3-4 years..

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

I don't think he's pitched that well in the last 3-4 years..

I was gonna say that but I didn't want to be too overbearing but I agree.

[DMBtheStoned]

hehe.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

Well Marquis gave up another run. My prediction is that Marquis will blow it in the 7th or 8th and then my man Soriano will get us back up in 9th.

[UCFish]

Thank god he won't get the chance.

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

good good, cmon bullpen. Hold it down guys.

[UCFish]

Scary half inning.

[UCFish]

Cubs Win!!!

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

Wooooooody!!!!

[clayj41]

CUBS WIN!!!!!!! :multi

[SqueeBaBooSquee]

8-2 Best Ten Game HomeStand since 1978

[UCFish]

8-2 Best Ten Game HomeStand since 1978

Thats awesome.

[devilandthelord]

And Wood shuts the door!

Cubs win! Cubs win!

10 games above .500!

[devilandthelord]

8-2 Best Ten Game HomeStand since 1978

Yeah great work at home. This is just what they should've done and maybe a little better.
Major props to Soriano, Soto and Z.

Lets keep up the winning ways on the road!

[gocubsgo3822]

Cubs Win!!!!!!!!!

[devilandthelord]

Um sorry guys, its not that I don't want to show my support for the cubs, but I'll be appearing as this av for the next week.

My Cavs lost, and I had a bet with Ricky.
So, a bets a bet.

Hopefully no losing streak while I have this.
And if so, its only a week, and its a long season.
And Bo will destroy my nuts.

[HolyCow]

Cubs.

[bothedmbfan]

Bairz!

[devilandthelord]

The Bairz can smell the menstrations!

[clayj41]

The Bairz can smell the menstrations!

You hear that Bo!?! Bears!!! You're putting the whole thread in jeopardy!

[gocubsgo3822]

we have very favorable matchups against Houston.. Hopefully we can take 2-3.. Lilly needs to be careful tomorrow

[clayj41]

we have very favorable matchups against Houston.. Hopefully we can take 2-3.. Lilly needs to be careful tomorrow

Have you enjoyed being dominated in fantasy baseball again this week? :D

[gocubsgo3822]

i hate you clay... bad weekend

[clayj41]

i hate you clay... bad weekend

Why was the weekend bad?

[gocubsgo3822]

well bad fantasy baseball and too much alcohol... I think i am stoppng drinking. ts getting out of control. We will see but I might so sober. I need to

[clayj41]

well bad fantasy baseball and too much alcohol... I think i am stoppng drinking. ts getting out of control. We will see but I might so sober. I need to

It's like I keep telling you...you are a soak! It's really affecting your fantasy baseball performance. :p

[gocubsgo3822]

It's like I keep telling you...you are a soak! It's really affecting your fantasy baseball performance. :p

it is man i am getting upset... Goodnight Clay ill talk to you tomorrow

[clayj41]

it is man i am getting upset... Goodnight Clay ill talk to you tomorrow

Goodnight Jon! :)


Go Cubs!!!!!!!

[DMBZeppelin]

So, how are the Cubs 10 games over .500 and owners of the second-best record in the majors? For starters, they lead the NL in batting average and runs scored, and they have the third-best ERA in the NL. The Cubs have outscored their opponents by 71 runs this season, the largest margin in baseball. Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster both have ERAs under 2.50, and Kerry Wood has held the bullpen together with 10 saves.

Now, add a healthy Alfonso Soriano to the lineup. Soriano, who hit .192 in April, went 21-for-40 (.525) on the homestand, raising his average from .188 to .296. He also had seven home runs and 16 RBIs. He had two-homer games on Friday and Saturday, helping the Cubs win for the 11th time in 12 games against Pittsburgh.

[bothedmbfan]

Cubs rule, seriously.

[gocubsgo3822]

lets get em tonight in houston

[UCFish]

Lily Stike out prediction - 27.

[clayj41]

Thank God it's on TV! :multi

[devilandthelord]

Lily Stike out prediction - 27.

Seems reasonable.

[UCFish]

Seems reasonable.

I was thinking 28 becuase I could see a passed ball on a third strike forcing him to get an extra out but I decided to play it safe.

[devilandthelord]

I was thinking 28 becuase I could see a passed ball on a third strike forcing him to get an extra out but I decided to play it safe.

Mmmhmmm. I like your thinking. Better to be conservative.

[MPizzle06]

3-Run Inside The Park HR for Soto!!!!!!!!

:bounce :multi :bounce

[Robby1870]

Bases loaded for Theriot.