2007 Cubs Convention Thread

[Mizzou]

I know for the past couple years, there has been one thread with updates on what's happening at the Cubs Convention. With it starting today, we might as well get this one going.

 

I, as well as many others I'm sure, would appreciate any updates from people who listen live on WGN Radio, and of course those who actually attend.

[A New Era]

Well I was hoping mine would become the thread, but I will post my last post here. . .

 

Common guys! It's only a few hours away now! Starting at 7:00 p.m. we will get to hear PAT and RON again! Aren't you ready to hear them again!!

 

7:00 - Dempster, new Cub Derosa, and Eyre: should be funny

 

7:30 - Hendry, Piniella (will he promise a WS as he reportidly did at the caravan), Good 'ol radio guys Ron Santo and Pat Hughes (I can't wait to hear what Ron thinks about the 07 Cubs.)

 

8:00 - Talk to the big bats, Derrek Lee, new cub Alphonso Soriano, and Michael Barret

 

8:30 - Pitcher talk with Wood, Prior (will he finally contribute again?) , Zambrano, and new cub Ted Lilly

 

I'll record these if anyone has webspace. However within 24 hours they will probably be available anyway.

[A New Era]

at 7:00 p.m. the live internet feed said "10 minutes after the news". .

 

So that means start time would be at 7:10 p.m.

[A New Era]

starting. .

[A New Era]

Kap told waddle has a chance to become a cubs fan. "This is gonna be a special year for chicago cubs fans". .

 

Lots of cheers.

[A New Era]

Dempster said he could take piniella incase he had a "bullpen scuffle". .

[Mephistopheles]

Eyre (I think it was) said he started workouts early this year in December.

[Mephistopheles]

The most important thing is we got winners.

 

DeRosa (From Atlanta)

Soriano (From New York)

Lilly (From New York)

Marquis (From Atlanta and St. Louis)

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Dunno who siad it.

[Guest]

The most important thing is we got winners.

 

DeRosa (From Atlanta)

Soriano (From New York)

Lilly (From New York)

Marquis (From Atlanta and St. Louis)

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Dunno who siad it.

I hate platitudes.

[nilodnayr]

Eyre (I think it was) said he started workouts early this year in December.

 

Wow, that doesnt sound like Eyre...

[nilodnayr]

The most important thing is we got winners.

 

DeRosa (From Atlanta)

Soriano (From New York)

Lilly (From New York)

Marquis (From Atlanta and St. Louis)

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Dunno who siad it.

 

...and Pie with almost every minor league team he was on.

[A New Era]

Eyre (I think it was) said he started workouts early this year in December.

 

Wow, that doesnt sound like Eyre...

 

I know, it honestly doesn't. Who the heck is that? (I wish I could see video cause it doesn't sound like him one bit).

[nilodnayr]

Eyre (I think it was) said he started workouts early this year in December.

 

Wow, that doesnt sound like Eyre...

 

I know, it honestly doesn't. Who the heck is that? (I wish I could see video cause it doesn't sound like him one bit).

 

Ohh, I didn't mean like that...I just meant Eyre and working out.

[A New Era]

Eyre (I think it was) said he started workouts early this year in December.

 

Wow, that doesnt sound like Eyre...

 

I know, it honestly doesn't. Who the heck is that? (I wish I could see video cause it doesn't sound like him one bit).

 

Ohh, I didn't mean like that...I just meant Eyre and working out.

 

I meant it like it really doesn't sound (like his voice). .

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Dempster claims he lost 20lbs ... looking forward to being fit for 2007. Believes he has a chance to really have a great year.

 

Eyre, sounds like Eyre...

 

DeRosa, nice comments, claims we will love Fonzy.

[Mephistopheles]

Tim Wilken had Samardzija ahead of Andrew Miller.

 

 

JH: Wood in the bullpen (duh). Lou and Larry will get him ready for Opening Day in ST. Been throwing bullpens for a couple weeks. Needs to learn to pitch out of the pen.

 

JH: Mark Priors been on the mound for the last week. Going well. Theyre optimistic hes going to come to camp healthy.

[Mephistopheles]

Lou on the OF

 

we like Murton a lot. soriano protecting zambrano hitting leadoff.

 

Jacque Jones and Felix Pie and the WC: Theriot in CF.

[Bruno7481]

Maybe people will quit freaking out about Murton not getting a chance. From all indications he is going to be an everyday player.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Sweet Lou was very good.

 

Likes The Riot for center and in general. Thinks the entire ballclub is solid and also enjoy's putting on a show when getting tossed!

[Wheelimus]

Woo hoo, love to hear that Theriot will be tried out in center. If Pie is better of in AAA, The Riot could be a great stopgap. And our #2 hitter. :D

[Mephistopheles]

Well Soriano said he would like centerfield. <3 Get Jonesy in.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

DLee scheduled to appear with Fonzy and Barrett, however...unless I completely missed it, he was not on.

[Wheelimus]

Holy crap, he did?

 

Okaaay, yeah, lets keep Jacque then and find a platoon partner.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The most important thing is we got winners.

 

DeRosa (From Atlanta)

Soriano (From New York)

Lilly (From New York)

Marquis (From Atlanta and St. Louis)

-----------------------------

 

Dunno who siad it.

 

...and Pie with almost every minor league team he was on.

 

Mesa, Boise, Peoria, Daytona all won championships, WT lost in the finals (with Pie hurt) and Iowa finished a game out of the playoffs. Not too shabby.

 

Tim Wilken had Samardzija ahead of Andrew Miller.

 

:shock:

 

Holy crap.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Holy crap, he did?

 

Okaaay, yeah, lets keep Jacque then and find a platoon partner.

 

Yep, mentioned he likes things infront of him