minnesotacubsfan

your not the only one. The NLCS was the only time I'm ever pulling for the Crapstros. Nobody hates Houston more than me. If I, of all people, can refocus my rage and bitterness in an appropriate manner, you can too. Screw the Sox. lol man I miss Chicago..........

ooooooooooo the bitterness......I miss Chicago....lol "Liz Phair Sox!!!!" "GO Bless America Sox!!" lol....

you guys are making me cry..................

We already used all the cubs comparisons on the angels. the Halos did do an EXCELLANT job as posing for a Dusty Baker managed team....

Who let him in here ??? all the bitterness around here.....jeeeesh... :cyclopsani: I just want to see a Championship in Chicago again...even if it is to the "Evil Empire" White Sox... Chicago REALLY needs winning baseball.......

GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!! sorry guys :D I am pulling for them though......

They wouldn't get any viewers. I compare ESPN to Fox News. Nothing to report? Make crap up! not only that, but be SENSATIONAL about it in the process...........

Or his skin color What? Apologies for the vague response. I was only insinuating that Dusty would likely get hired simply because he would be a "minority hire". No racist intentions whatsoever. Hmmm..... I'll take your word for it, though I think teams would look at his .530 winning percentage over his skin color. Gosh, with first time hires of people of color like Randolph and Guillen, I'd think fans would get over this "minority hire" garbage. If that were really the case, then why hasn't anyone hired Cito Gaston, a two-time World Series winner? Or Baylor? Who, I think, has shown through his teams' records, that he's just not a good manager. Maybe I'm too cynical about it. I know it's a big deal in the NFL, what with their "mandatory interview of a minority" policy and all. I'm guessing Dusty is actually very well liked in the baseball world, and he wouldn't have much of a problem getting a job anywhere. maybe, but I think Lovie was an excellant hire by da Bearz, and honestly he may not have been given the oppertuity w/o that requirement....

I think Dusty would get hired by another team just because of his record, which overall isnt very bad. Dusty getting hired because of him being a minority may happen, but its no reason to dislike him..NONE what-so-ever. If Hendry extends his contract and as a result the Cubs Minor leaguers are trades/run into the ground..we need to address it..and THAT is a reason to dislike him.

lol-I actually spit up Henry Weinhards when I read that...lol

Thank you. You think a guy making a couple million bucks a year might be able to take a little responsiblity. I'm all for a lifetime ban right off the bat. The reprocutions of steriods haven't been fully realized yet in my opinion. All the stories of kids taking steriods....... Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and all the other stars that played with talent alone, yet being passed by cheaters in the record books........ My stack of Sammy, Barry, Raffy, and McGuire rookies which are now worthless......... Yeah, lets blame congress for being to hard on our heroes :roll: I don't see what you people have against a list making players aware of what they can take and what they can't. Trust me, this isn't just "Don't take anabolic steroids." There are plenty of things in suppliments and stuff that they could get busted for if they're not careful. I think baseball would be wise to at least inform all thier players in thier native tounge on paper of what banned substances are found in what. That way there is no excuse whatsoever. It reduces the amount of "Oh, well I didn't know that a banned substance was in this over-the-counter suppliment I took!" stories that we hear. And as to your second point..... If you have a hornets nest outside of your home, do you spray it with hornet killer or call an exterminator, or do you blow up your house? Both get rid of your hornet problem, but only one makes sense. I don't have a problem with making a list, but that isn't the solution. Zero Tolerance, period. Let's say a buddy of yours feeds you some "magic" brownies because he thought it'd be funny. If your employer drug tests you and you fail, will they say "Oh!! You didn't know you were taking it?, so don't worry about it". Professional athletes should be held to the same standard as the fans that pay their salaries. I understand your point and agree that players need to know what they can or can't take. If they feel the need to take a performance enhancing drug, it is the PLAYERS responsibility to make sure it is legal. And you wouldn't get a lifetime ban. Not even close. You'll likely take a salary knock if you're white collar, maybe hurt your promotion chances, etc, but you won't be unemployed forever. Your argument gets an F I think you should look in your 8 ball again. What career field is it exactly that will over look a drug test? McDonalds? Burger King? I'm sure there are companies out there that would over look it, but from my experience, Zero Tolerance means Zero Tolerance. I know of a few professions that overlook drug abuse. they ultimately use a "dont ask, dont tell" policy. I am in such a profession. I dont know if it is bad or good, but I do believe it is a bad policy for ATHLETES to rely on performance enhancers because of what it says to youth. But witch hunts scare me, and this whole congressional hearing cr#@ wreaks of it. How many of these politicians are truly LEGIT? very few. pot calling the kettle black, it wreaks. I REALLY support MLB's decision to police itself, and if Selig isnt up to the task, he needs to be removed. BUT CONGRESS? give me an f-in break.

better start Macias and Perez as much as possible to show EVERYONE what next year will be like!!! :pukel:

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not too bad. I was in the 13th row. very close. I hate the Target Center for concerts though, the sound quality sucks were you there? or do you know the band?

Where was Bill Madlock ranked? maybe #2 or 4, cant remember...... too much beer and LOUD music

Gotcha. One thing I am loathe to mention, but will anyway. Derrek's defense doesn't seem to have been up to par this year. Maybe its just me, but the errors I've seen from him have been of the sort I haven't seen in the past. I hope its just perception. I have felt this way too JC, dont know what it is...

I was at Barnes and Knoble last night and I ran across Ron Santo's book "The Few and Choosen". it is basically a list of the best players in Cubs history by position. What I was struck by was when I got to the 3rd baseman section and discoverd Ron did not list himself in the top 5. He listed ARAM as #3, and Hack as #1, but no mention of Ronny himself. I realize Ronny is as humble as pie, but I think this is in error. Ronny has to be in the top 5, I would say #2 or 1. BTW, I was headed to the Coldplay concert and didnt buy the book. Does anyone have it? is it good? It looked cool...

I love it....

I COULDNT ALLOW THIS

that doesnt spell good for business.... :willynilly:

WHAT NEW PITCHING COACH? ROTHSCHILD GET CANNED? :priest:

WE'RE NOT GETTING LEW FORD, TOO UCH VALUE FOR MPLS TO GIVE UP... I WOULD AGREE 10 MIL IS ABIT MUCH FOR HIM, BUT DO YOU THINK HIS AVAILIBILITY WILL HELP THE MARKET ON CF?

TRUE, HOWEVER IN STADIMS LIKE PITT, JUICEBOX, NEW BUSCH, MIL I THINK HIS D COULD BE AN ASSET, NOT MUCH IF ANY DROP OFF FROM PATTERSON BUT MORE RELIABLE OFFENSE

WELL, OK. NO LOVE FOR TORRI. MAYBE I OVERATE HIM, BUT I DO THINK HE WOLD BE AN UPGRADE OVER EVERONE IN OUR OF CURRENTLY SAVE PATTERSON-ON-A-TEAR

overrated more then Pierre??? no, I dont think so. he may be slightly overpaid, but the guy can hit...and I think Wrigley would help his power #'s.