4/3: 1:20PM CT WGN Pirates (Ohlendorf) @ Cubs (Garza)

[ctcf]

Don't be too impressive, Cubs offense.

[rynefan]

A lot of empty seats still.

 

No kidding. I realize it's a bit chilly outside, but it's freaking opening weekend, against a beatable opponent! And our team is trying to get over .500 for the first time since 2009!

 

Ticket prices.

 

True. Couldn't believe how much my son was saying they were. Yikes.

 

Yeah, I don't think this team is going to be all that great this year. It was probably a good time to lower prices a bit to pull people in, rather than doing the opposite.

 

Exactly. I'm hoping for some cheap second-hand tickets.

[Omar]

A lot of empty seats still.

 

No kidding. I realize it's a bit chilly outside, but it's freaking opening weekend, against a beatable opponent! And our team is trying to get over .500 for the first time since 2009!

 

Ticket prices.

 

True. Couldn't believe how much my son was saying they were. Yikes.

 

Yeah, I don't think this team is going to be all that great this year. It was probably a good time to lower prices a bit to pull people in, rather than doing the opposite.

 

Although I got 3 student discount Bleacher tix at $20 a piece, so I was pleasantly surprised with that. (4/4 v. D'Backs, 4/18 v. Padres, 4/25 v. Rockies)

[Tryptamine]

this will be a long year with darwin barney and marlon byrd batting 2-3.

 

what the [expletive] is quade thinking?

 

Barney is gritty and gritty must mean speed and playing the game the right way. Hence we have Darwin in the 2 spot.

[rynefan]

Although I got 3 student discount Bleacher tix at $20 a piece, so I was pleasantly surprised with that.

 

Yeah. Not bad. When I was in college we'd go up there the day of the game and get them at the window for $5 and have a total blast.

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

When Quade was doing and saying cool things in the Spring, what did you think the chances Barney would be hitting 2nd in the first series without any significant injuries would be? 10000 to 1? Only 500 to 1?

[ctcf]

What spring training?

[imb]

Garza can touch 96?????

[Friendly Confines]

Who do you think is going to hit the first cubs homer?

[Omar]

Nice curveball.

[Omar]

Who do you think is going to hit the first cubs homer?

 

Garza.

[rynefan]

Who do you think is going to hit the first cubs homer?

 

Soriano.

[Tryptamine]

Who do you think is going to hit the first cubs homer?

 

Pena.

[ctcf]

I'm still holding out for Pena myself.

[bcl412]

Broken bat single and a crappy trickler that gets through the infield. That's annoying.

[rynefan]

Nice pitch.

[Brian]

Yeah, garza is going to be the ace of this staff.

[ctcf]

Damn you Cedeno.

[InconspicuousZ28]

And of course, Cedeno is the one to put them on the board first.

[rynefan]

CEDENO??? Come on.

[Tryptamine]

Why not walk Cedeno to get to the pitcher? I know Cedeno sucks, but still.

[rynefan]

Never liked him when he was on the Cubs, like him less now.

[rynefan]

Four hits? Most of them cheap.

[Magnetic Curses]

garza's stuff looks dominant today. i doubt the pirates get another one off of him. that first run was extremely lucky.

[Sammy Sofa]

Muslim rapper.

 

Oh. I don't hate rap. However, I might have to hate Lupe Fiasco if he sounds anything like this clown who just did the National Anthem. Maybe the guy should have rapped both songs.

 

He's less cliche than most mainstream rappers.

 

My roommate loves him.

 

I take it that means he talks about bitches in the club 50% less or something?

 

Yes.

 

Most recent album aside, Lupe Fiasco is amazing; you all suck.