Chris

Ugh, that pass interference hurt

J I N X

I could do without the citi commercials

Don't lose the lead please

Do you really want your kids to draw a conclusion on someone based on an accusation?

Over 4,000 hits on the first site since October 17th? :-s

Cubs announce minor league managers and staff Wednesday, November 29, 2006 The Chicago Cubs today announced its minor league managers and coaching staff for the 2007 season, which includes three new managers. At Triple-A Iowa, Buddy Bailey will manage the club after serving as the Cubs catching and baserunning coordinator in 2006. Prior to his time with the Cubs, Bailey worked in Boston’s organization (1991-2004) and Atlanta’s organization (1982-1990). The former catcher previously managed at the Triple-A level with Pawtucket (1992-1996, 2002-2004) and served as Boston’s Big League bench coach in 2000. Bailey’s staff will consist of former Cubs pitcher Mike Harkey as pitching coach and Von Joshua as hitting coach, the same post he held in 2006. Bob Grimes will handle athletic training duties for the fourth straight season in his second stint in the Cubs organization. Pat Listach will manage the Tennessee Smokies and guide a club at the Double-A level for the second straight season after leading West Tenn to a 75-65 mark in 2006. The 1992 American League Rookie of the Year was Triple-A Iowa’s hitting coach from 2001-2005. Listach spent six seasons in the Majors with Milwaukee (1992-1996) and Houston (1997). Listach’s staff includes Dennis Lewallyn, who spent the previous 12 seasons in Arizona’s minor league operations, as pitching coach. Barbaro Garbey is the club’s hitting coach after handling the same responsibility with Single-A Peoria in 2006 while Matt Johnson returns as the team’s athletic trainer. Former Cubs catcher Jody Davis will manage Single-A Daytona after leading Single-A Peoria to the first-half Western Division championship in 2006 with a 41-28 mark. The club finished the season 75-64 overall in Davis’ managerial debut. Davis, who played with Chicago from 1981-1988, will be joined by Rich Bombard, who will handle pitching coach duties after holding the same position with Single-A Peoria last season. Former 13-year Major League veteran Richie Zisk returns as the club’s hitting coach for the second-straight season while Steve Melendez enters his 22nd year in the Cubs organization as Daytona’s athletic trainer. The managerial position at Single-A Peoria is undecided. David Rosario will handle pitching coach duties after guiding Single-A Boise’s pitching staff last season while Kevin Green will be the team’s hitting coach, a similar duty he had with Rookie League-Mesa last season. Nick Frangella enters his third season in the Cubs organization as Peoria’s athletic trainer. Tom Beyers will manage Single-A Boise after handling hitting coach duties for Double-A West Tenn last season. A former outfielder, Beyers spent the 2004 season as Boise’s manager and was named the Northwest League Manager of the Year after leading the Hawks to the league title. Assisting Beyers will be the team’s pitching coach Tom Pratt, a member of the organization since 1999. Franklin Font, who played in the Cubs minor league system from 1996-1999, will handle hitting coach duties. An athletic trainer for the club has not been announced. At Rookie League-Mesa, Ricardo Medina will make his managerial debut after spending the past eight seasons as a hitting coach in various levels of the Cubs organization. In 2006, as Single-A Boise’s hitting coach, he helped the Hawks lead the Northwest League in team batting with a .268 average. Joining Medina will be Rick Tronerud, who will enter his seventh consecutive season as the club’s pitching coach. Former Major Leaguer Carmelo Martinez will be the club’s hitting coach after serving as Mesa’s manager last season. An athletic trainer for the club has not been announced. Here’s a look at the Cubs minor league coaching staff: AFFILIATE MANAGER PITCHING COACH HITTING COACH ATHLETIC TRAINER Iowa (AAA) Buddy Bailey Mike Harkey Von Joshua Bob Grimes Tennessee (AA) Pat Listach Dennis Lewallyn Barbaro Garbey Matt Johnson Daytona (A) Jody Davis Rich Bombard Richie Zisk Steve Melendez Peoria (A) TBA David Rosario Kevin Green Nick Frangella Boise (Short A) Tom Beyers Tom Pratt Franklin Font TBA Mesa (Rookie) Ricardo Medina Rick Tronerud Carmelo Martinez TBA

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Link I'd love to see Cal get in on a unianimous vote

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Me too. I remember when Sammy came to Jackson for his rehab assignment. For the record, some of the stories that circulated about him being a jerk on that assignment couldn't have been any further from the truth.

I was reading over the articles from when Sammy played with the Diamond Jaxx in '04. At that time he said he planned to play through 2009. I love Sammy and wish nothing but the best for him.

5 Fear the sweeping curve

Isn't that what he's saying here: Clean of what, dirt? Steroids? Listening to disco? Taking the context of the article into consideration, I would like to think he's making a reference to steroids.

Isn't that what he's saying here:

Veal's home is already up to $260

For one, most of the jerseys have a Cubs patch on one of the sleeves. Second, the jerseys were worn from 2003-present, which means that some talented players wore the jerseys being sold. I think of this more of getting a great collectible than supporting the Seattle Mariners. Besides, getting this jersey doesn't mean that I'm a fan of the Mariners (or the Orioles): http://cubscast.com/images/jaxxsosa.jpg I'll take that one off your hands... :lol: If I ever decide to move it, I'll be sure to let you know. I've already made it a point to print up all of the old stories from Sosa's rehab assignment with the Jaxx. I also found this link, which made me very happy: Sosa Jaxx pictures

For one, most of the jerseys have a Cubs patch on one of the sleeves. Second, the jerseys were worn from 2003-present, which means that some talented players wore the jerseys being sold. I think of this more of getting a great collectible than supporting the Seattle Mariners. Besides, getting this jersey doesn't mean that I'm a fan of the Mariners (or the Orioles): http://cubscast.com/images/jaxxsosa.jpg

Greetings all. The Diamond Jaxx is currently selling home, road and BP uniforms. BP uniforms are $75 and the road/home uniforms are being sold based on the number of patches on the jersey. You can call the Jaxx at 731-988-JAXX to see what is still available. Vance can share some of his good news on this subject. :D

It was the Dusty's fear of Lenny that got the Marlins the win in game 1 of the '03 NLCS, so I guess he did contribute a little.

TO drops a pass that hits him in the numbers on 4th down on what would have been a first down for the Cowboys in the red zone. Don't worry, TO laughed it off as he left the field.

The press release:

Wow Beltran