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  1. AllStarMe
    http://images.43things.com/profile/00/01/27/75768s160.jpg The Dude to Rowand: "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." From Rowand's limited perspective, he played for the Sox for all that time and probably took a lot of guff from the bleacher bums. And at a ballgame, who's the more visible fan? One drunk guy shouting will attract more attention and leave more of an impression than 10 enthusiastic, attentive but quieter fans. Yes, Wrigley has a lot of people just there for the party. But to say that the majority of people there aren't interested in the game is as off base as JJ on a fly ball.
  2. AllStarMe
    Not to nitpick fellas, but the cubs play the Braves at Wrigley this month. I sure wish they were coming to Atlanta next week, they aren't until September unfortunately. It's a four game series but they'll probably be totally meaningless for the cubs by then.
  3. AllStarMe
    Here's hoping he can utilize some to find a new job soon.
  4. AllStarMe
    DP dagger through the heart
  5. AllStarMe
    Another leadoff walk. 5 more this inning? My fantasy teams ERA is going through the roof, thanks Marshall
  6. AllStarMe
    why WHY for the love of god do they have Mabry batting 5th and murton 8th?
  7. AllStarMe
    Seeing Jones get doubled off on fly balls, picked off bases, and make two-bounce throws to the cutoff man doesn't strike me as fundamentally sound.
  8. AllStarMe
    I heard a rumor that Henry Blanco is an amatuer hypnotist, and he's working on a way to make Kerry Wood believe it's the NLCS Game 7 each time he goes up to bat.
  9. AllStarMe
    The Cubs have made all kinds of excuses for Freddy, but I'm not Bynum. ha.
  10. AllStarMe
    The fact that Tracy is on my fantasy team is of absolutely no consolation at the moment. That pitcher of the month award nonense jinxed Maddux, sho nuff.
  11. AllStarMe
    On Doug Bruno singing the 7th inning stretch, to borrow a line from Patton Oswalt, "he had a voice like Tom Waits gargling hot asphalt."
  12. AllStarMe
    Is anybody else wishing a big trapdoor would open up in the infield and swallow up Jack Wilson? What an awful game, I think I'm going to turn it off and actually (gulp) study for my finals.
  13. AllStarMe
    Aramis looks like he's starting to heat up. We all knew he wouldn't be hovering at the Mendoza line for long.
  14. AllStarMe
    I think a lot depends on how the player looks in his approach. A player might be seeing the ball well, working counts, and hitting it hard but right at people, but still have a low batting average after the first month or two of the season. I'd give him more leeway than a guy who looks lost at the plate but might have had more luck with BABIP. I guess over time the luck is supposed to even out and stats will show a more true reflection of that player's ability, but at this point in the season it's still up to the coaches to see beyond stats and focus on if the player is playing that way he needs to be successful, regardless of what his line might be. I don't think there is a set number of games that can be applied to all players.
  15. AllStarMe
    http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060427&content_id=1421548&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc Here's a Q&A with Marshall on Cubs.com. One thing that stuck out to me is the caption under the pic: "Sean Marshall said having steak for lunch and bratwurst before the game might become routine." Uh oh, looks like the kid is already picking up pointers from Glendon. :roll:
  16. AllStarMe
    I've noticed he sucks as an ump on several occasions, but his bigotry is news to me. Since no one else asked, what is your source on this? Not to say you're lying, but that is a pretty severe charge. If true he should be kicked out of the league ASAP.
  17. AllStarMe
    While the approximate value is true, Jones was not bought by currency but rather bartered for a few Atari 2600 cartriges marked "as is". "Jacque is a terrific guy, and we'll wish him all the best in the future," said Cubs GM Jim Hendry of the deal. "However when weighing his contributions to our ballclub, we felt that even the possibility of playing such classic titles as Centipede or Missile Command would in the long term prove to be a tremendous asset to the team." Many fans may be surprised to learn that this is not the first time Hendry, a self-described "old-school" gamer, has dealt players for video games. To complete the December trade that sent Jermaine Van Buren to the Red Sox, the Cubs acquired from Boston a Power Pad accessory for the NES. That trade proved to be a bust when Jerry Hairston, thinking it would improve his performance at Super Team Games, wore his cleats on the Power Pad, effectively ruining it. "Sock feet only! It says so right there on the pad! I mean, come on!" responded a visibly-shaken Juan Pierre.
  18. AllStarMe
    Also, TOF I like your moat idea. I think you should run with that. Maybe a pit of spikes a la Mortal Kombat? Also, random trapdoors in foul territory that would open when defenders step on them would an exciting new dimension to the game. How bout we allow each starting pitcher to throw one hollow, candy-filled pinata ball per game. Should the batter make contact, a brief timeout would be called while underprivelaged children scamper onto the field to collect some sweet treats.
  19. AllStarMe
    I would -bring in instant replay (i know it's already been mentioned) to be used SPARINGLY, not more than 2x per game, and only on issues of safe/out, fair/foul, catch/trap, and NOT on strikes and balls. -implement a salary cap, and HOPEFULLY lower ticket prices on a wide scale. I don't know how much power the commish has on individual teams' tix prices, but for a family to see a game, it's freakin ridiculous. Perhaps prohibit teams from selling to brokering agencies? -I would disallow ANY player to EVER become injured. I think players would think twice before getting hurt if there was a courageous new policy banning injuries across the board. -Then, I would ban any player/coach for life whose name sounds even the least bit offensive to promote a family friendly atmosphere. Among the first to go would be the cardinals 1B and the braves manager. Also 1B Prince Fielder, and pitchers Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Zach Duke, because here in AMERICA we don't subscribe to an antiquated system of hegemony imposed by royalty or serf-owning aristocracy. That just ain't right.
  20. AllStarMe
    I just noticed Maddux has thrown exactly 87 pitches in each of his three starts. So far he's been the perfect model of efficiency and consistency, which this club sorely needs during this first month. Tomorrow I'll be wearing my Maddux 300th win t-shirt with pride. Let us now lift our glasses to Maddog's continued dominance! [finishes off Sweetwater IPA]
  21. AllStarMe
    New avatar for Ronny, pictured with his "performance enhancing supplement" that he got from Mark Grace.
  22. AllStarMe
    Assuming there's still room, I'd like a spot on the BandWGN for the current team leader in hits. I'd prefer a window seat, preferably away from the lavatories and any crying babies.
  23. AllStarMe
    This sweep is huge, what an amazing way to start off the year at home. I hope they can keep this momentum and beat up on the reds, pirates, and dodgers. I don't think 7-2 is out of the question for the next 3 series. Then head into St. Louis to punish the cards at home. If they can build on this and finish the month some 8 to 10 games over .500, there will be no looking back.
  24. AllStarMe
    yeah if neifi had only not jumped out of the way, we'd be up 2-0. Lens said he's got like 4 layers on, and a Jeff Suppan pitch won't hurt you much anytime. Wow. what a shot by DLee.
  25. AllStarMe
    Not sure if it's been mentioned earlier, but that kid who keeps yelling "STEE-rike!" at every pitch is positively annoying. Wacky play, runner tagged out at third! K to end the inning! Rock!
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