Cubfanintheknow

I have the game on CSN right now. I wish all of those meatballs who talk about Wrigley being a place full of drunks who pay no attention to the game were watching. Granted, the park is not as full as it normally is, but the fans who were there were on their feet during Wellington Castillo's at-bat as he drew the base on balls to tie the game. You'd think it was the Cubs who were closing in on the division title instead of the Reds. Kinda cool to see the fans getting into the game like they are.

Not so sure about that. Their goal is to make the playoffs. If they talk to Dempster to see where his head is at (something they may have already have done), they may be willing to revisit it. They may have been left at the altar, but they still want to get married. If Dempster still wants to tie the knot, they'll do it.

Now we're even for 1984. You couldn't have possibly been around in 1984. Nothing could make up for that. See you in hell, Steve Garvey.

Funny quote by Dale Sveum on Soriano not making the all-star team: “The outfielders who are going obviously deserve it,” Sveum said, “but what Soriano has done for us, going out every day and on those [sore] legs and leading all of the league in homers since May, it’s a tribute to a wonderful guy. You wish someone else would appreciate him.” Bolded part by me. Makes it seem like he's parading Soriano in front of potential trade suitors. Link to the article: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/13531357-573/alfonso-soriano-is-an-all-star-to-cubs.html

In Gamecast, why does Philip Humber have a hot zone when he's at the plate?

I realize that is how the people who want to make this a story want to frame it for the uninformed, but the Cubs are not asking for government money. Which is why I put at the end of the story. It is not out of the realm of politics--no matter which side of the aisle it comes from--to make a jump from point A to point B without any rhyme or reason.

Joe's money is still the primary money behind the Cubs. He is not involved with the team, but the kids had to get his blessing to make this purchase for the family. It has been completely overblown by the media and the politicians are seizing the opportunity to scold a 1%er, but that's all to be expected. Joe Ricketts does not like the way the "wasteful way" in which the federal government spends it's money. Joe Ricketts thinks Mr. Obama is at the forefront of all this wasteful spending. Joe Ricketts thinks in order to get Mr. Obama out of the White House, he has to form a super-pac and start an ad campaign showing Mr. Obama to be someone who is not fit for the office of the President because of his ties to a black minister. Joe Ricketts children own and operate the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs are asking for government money (albeit local and not federal dollars) to renovate Wrigley Field. Therefore, it's hypocritical of the Cubs to be asking for government money that many would view (perhaps even Joe Ricketts) as a "wasteful way" for the government to spend it's money. Quite a jump at the end there, but bigger and way crazier leaps in logic are made in politics every minute of the day. Edited to correct typo.

One of my favorite Cubs of all time. I have no doubt he's going to play some role in this organization, however minor it may be, for years to come. He graciously autographed a couple of baseballs before this season started and we talked for a few minutes about baseball. We didn't talk about the Cubs--we talked about our own sons' involvement in the game. A great personal memory for me.

Ryan Braun hasn't learned yet and it's been almost 5 years. There's a difference between acting like an asshat and acting like a douchebag. Braun is a douchebag, but a lot of ballplayers are douchebags. That's what happens when you get 6 figure deals as an 18 year old and then essentially no longer have to continue growing up. Asshats are a specific breed of douchebag, like AJ and others. I need an updated dictionary.

August 8, 1970. The Cubs lost to the Phillies 6-3. I was about six rows up from the center field scoreboard and spent most of the game with my glove on waiting to make a dramatic catch of a Cubs home run ball. I was six at the time, so I had no idea how rare it is for homers to be hit where I was sitting. But I was still ready.

Has the independent arbitrator issued his reason why he overturned the suspension? Will he ever?

Here--apparently--is your 2012 Chicago Cubs Opening Day lineup: DeJesus RF Barney 2B Castro SS LaHair 1B Soriano LF Stewart 3B Byrd CF Soto C Dempster P It's today's lineup against the Dodgers. Not a line-up that will strike fear in opposing pitchers by any means. It'll be interesting to throw up this thread (both literally and figuratively) on August 1st to see how much it's changed. Thoughts? http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-cubs-showcase-opening-day-lineup-20120330,0,7569968.story

I think the "Cubbie Way" is going to be very important in player development. The kids in Boise will get instruction from their coaches. That same instruction will be reinforced and enhanced in Peoria and Daytona all the way up to the the big league club. Coordinators will oversee this development to make sure coaches at the next level know the players they're getting and what type of player the organization expects them to develop into. Everybody on the same page as opposed to coaches teaching players their own way of doing things.

FWIW, several letters to the editor in the Kenosha News have backed Dino and slammed Braun. One writer even took a dig at Aaron Rodgers for his tweet supporting Braun. So not all Brewer fans are behind Braun.

the cubs should have him throw out the first pitch at some game where the brewers are visiting. that would be some top notch trolling. :clapping: :yahoo:

George Offman on a WBBM 780 sports update said the Cub's may be interested in bringing back Matt Murton. Just a one-sentence "story" indicating the possibility. There is no link to corroborate this. Fits the Epstein/Hoyer mold. But where to put him?

Probably not the forum or the thread to throw this question out to, but it could be relevant to a long-term contract for Fielder: Interleague play becomes season long in 2013. If Fielder is signed for, say, seven years, that there's a possibility the NL changes its rules to allow for a DH during that time span? Would that make his contract more palatable? Is it something you'd take a gamble on?

I will take the anticlimactic win, thank you. Good win for the Bears! On the road, could have folded after the Eagles took the 3rd quarter lead--like we've seen them fold before. Was that really Major Wright making some tackles?

With no NBA games to televise, this is just the tip of the iceberg. "Up next, it's the Central Park Backgammon Championship Tournament live from Central Park!" Damn east coast bias.

It's Rzblighthsneswers! C'mon, you're better than that!

I'm going to miss this thread. I've read every post. Great plots, sub-plots, tangents and bizarre off-topic topics have made this an instant classic.

Cause he's Tim!

AMEN!!!!!

Seems like the hits just keep in coming to the Red Sox: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view/2011_1021most_loved_teammate_yup_lackey/ Ouch!

And it's not irrelevant because of the precedent. For lateral moves, you have stuff like Randy Winn or the two Florida prospects going back in return. For promotions, you have Andy MacPhail going for a random A baller. Plus in this case you have the Cubs taking on a significant financial obligation for Theo that they don't have to. Bingo. Actually, precedents are irrelevant until a mediator steps in. Of course Boston is going to ask for the moon, regardless of any promotion Epstein may be getting. And of course the Cubs are going to compensate for what they deem is fair value, since Epstein is under contract with Boston for another year. Both sides are seeing that "fair value" quite differently. Look at it this way: Seattle didn't take Randy Winn for Lou Piniella because of any precedent--they took him because they felt it was a fair trade. The Twins didn't take a Low A pitcher because of precedent, either. They did what they felt was in their best interests. Right now, the two sides are attempting to reach this fair value on their own. But if they can't, either Boston walks away (highly unlikely), the Cubs walk away (also highly unlikely) or a mediator steps in (which is becoming increasingly likely, though both sides would have to agree to a mediator AND abide by the decision that mediator comes to).