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Hi, it's been a minute or years since I've poked my head around the NSBB boards. I'm not sure who all still is in the city let alone near the federal landmark but if anyone is interested in 3 free tickets (my season tickets, sec 324R row 2 seats 9-11) I'll happily forward them to you, pending any potential last-minute StubHub purchases before you contact me, and only ask that you consider donating to the site. I do have a number of games claimed, but as the season winds down there will be some games that don't garner much if any interest. Seats themselves are great. Next to the upper deck camera well above first base.
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Addison Russell is awesome and deserves a thread
BRASKYS SCOTCH replied to David's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Theo Epstein calling up Russell in late 2015: http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a9/a9ed842f739e930dc8e9340bafbbaeaf77994c50c74fc6a86b046b54cb9b2c59.jpg Theo Epstein calling up Russell yesterday: http://adanai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kgb-splash-the-pot-gif.gif Also, is it too early to refer to Addison as "Ten-Sixty"? -
Kevin Millar Released
BRASKYS SCOTCH replied to Rob's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I've frequently seen releases worded that way. I don't think it necessarily means that Millar asked to be released. Unless they were trying to get him to go to AAA? Wouldn't that make sense as a reason other than polite phrasing? I'm not clear on how he arrived in camp - minor league deal, invitee? Once I heard he would be there I did well to ignore it. -
When did Joe Johnson become a max contract player? He's obviously an effective player and would look great next to Rose, but is the consensus - or market, I suppose - already set that he's a max guy?
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Re: Spring Training Pics and video!
BRASKYS SCOTCH replied to Old Style's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Mattingly, shave those sideburns! I propose nerve tonic for Fontenot. -
Yeah, but what are the chances Hendry sits on anything that doesn't force the Cubs to eat the lion's share of MB's contract? Factor in a productive "name" like Castillo that GM's talk themselves into - at least ours - plus switch-hitting capability and top-of-the-order possibility ... if this has legs I don't think it will be passed upon.
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Those are good odds. It would have been nice to have the Olympics here, but I'm fairly certain we dodged a bullet with future spending (read: over-spending). I couldn't see Daley and his team managing that competently. However, Chicago got back-doored on this one. Clearly, IOC and USOC have some friction between them, and I'm willing to wager that Madrid took a lot of 1st round votes away from Chicago. Gotta love that Rio's biggest arguments were: 1. South American has never hosted (which I think clinched it) and 2. we are so underfunded now that we need the Olympics just to develop the infrastructure that we currently lack.
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Clearly the offensive Fukudome shirts and headbands have gotten to him.
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Agreed. Unless he bounced the pitch, of course. Out of curiosity could anyone tell what the throw looked like - it looked like a soft toss? As stated here already, horrible camera angle on the first pitch.
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Isn't St. Louis a republican city generally speaking? Bush got boo'd quite a bit in his days in democratic cities. Not surprising. St. Louis is pretty well-split, but I get the feeling there's more vocal representation for the conservative side.
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To put public pressure on Peavy to accept a trade so he can get the best possible trade. The question is if he's a gambler or knew the chances were highly unlikely that Peavy would accept a trade to the White Sox. These reports surface, and other GM's take notice. I doubt many believed the White Sox to be on the radar for possible Peavy destinations, and clearly the value in the trade is favoring they buyer. How many GMs will now contact Towers and start upgrading from the White Sox offer, and can Towers create bidding between teams? It seems early to do this, but maybe he's afraid of being stuck with a meager offer closer to the deadline? And if Peavy had accepted - or will accept - then Towers gets rosy over "prospects" while knowing he saved money and came in under budget, which will keep his owner happy. Desperate but potentially clever.
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Some here with an actual JD could hopefully confirm this, but I understand the NTC waiver as a simple provision that merely makes the contract flexible in specific situations but does not amend nor restate the actual NTC. The contract should move wholesale with the player and be in effect as it was before. Unless there's some language in Peavy's contract that amends or revokes the NTC should Peavy waive it for a trade, it should remain intact and effective regardless of the jersey he's sporting.
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Kevin effing Towers... thank you very little.
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Was that Gary Busey squinting back at Harden before laying down that sac bunt?
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Soto V. Marmol: Potential battle of the century?
BRASKYS SCOTCH replied to Brian's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
SOTO v. MARMOL ... Dare you ask who wins; dare I say: baseball. -
Sandberg game on MLB Network, today at 3:00
BRASKYS SCOTCH replied to Garwilly's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Have really enjoyed catching this replay on MLB TV, but am surprised no one has yet mentioned the extraordinarily high number of crowd shots of dudes in cutoffs and short shorts in the stands. It's like the bizarro world of today's WGN/CSN cameramen and their "we're going to call this the fancam but seriously look high and low for hot chicks in attendance." Not unlike today's mindset that the Cubs' should annually compete, I dare say, the moment Cubs television producers declared "shenanigans" and demanded we the fans be shown hot chicks in the stands was indeed a turning point and a decision we should collectively salute. I applaud you, nameless leering cameraman with a creepy grin. And, obviously, Bob Costas play-by-play is a pleasure. -
I wish they'd commit a little more to replaying some of the classic games or series. However, I can't say I wasn't wildly impressed with the Reds/A's WS from '90 although that may be more due to the crowd shots/interviews with some fiercely coiffed and moustachioed A's fans. I'm sure it's been written here already, but they're showing Wood's 20 K game tomorrow evening, as well as Big Unit's and everyone's favorite cagey part-time steriod abuser and full-time Mercker-hole Roger Clemens' historic performances during this weekend. Queue DVR ... and go.
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Anyone know when Bradley's press conference will be today? Thanks!
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Doubt that carries water having been reported so early on day one of the meetings. Still, interesting to hear Dunn's name brought up directly but likely just speculation ... like everything else.
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Kaplan has good inside info. When he hints to something there's usually a reason. Like the unforeseen circumstances that Cuban may be indicted, tried and sentenced, thus not allowing him to buy the Cubs and expand payroll? I know it's not relevant. I imagine in order to trade for Peavy and accomplish adding other needs the Cubs may not be able to piece it all together. Or maybe Towers is demanding Samardzilla, and he won't waive his partial no-trade clause - assuming San Diego is on it, which would be really odd.
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If the guy was already a Cub, I might see the point in trying to look on the bright side of things. But I don't see the reason why you'd want to pretend a bad trade target is better than he is. Just trying to shake things up a bit... that plus I wasn't breast fed as a child You weren't Rusch-fed? And would I be correct in inferring that "shake things up" is really a horrible pun? ... oh yeah, Dejesus, please.
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Yes to Dejesus. No to Teahen. Any chance we can unload Rich Hill on them w/ Cedeno?
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Waiting room shenanigans.
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Thanks for the replies and interest. Tickets are spoken for.
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I have 2 tickets to Thursday's game against the Brewers located in the upper deck Sec 420, 4th row, behind home plate. Should be a great view. Had never gotten these seats before and was excited to check them out. Schedules got re-arranged, and I can no longer attend, which blows because the Cubs could clinch. I'd like to get face value, if possible, but feel fine passing along to a NSBB'er for a fair offer. To reiterate: not good for me but hopefully good for someone here. PM me for details and setting up further contact. Thanks!