GhostRunner

He turned 34 in March.

Fair enough. I do have to admit that some of the sensationalism spices up the offseason, though. It's always fun to consider the crazier proposals, even if most never pan out.

[hijack] Nothing personal towards you, but why is it that practically everytime any sportswriter is mentioned on this board, there's invariably someone who comes in and says that said writer sucks/is garbage/knows nothing/is an idiot? Seriously, I don't think I've seen any sportswriter not catch flak here (save Bruce Miles, who I assume gets a pass from some people because he posts occasionally). I don't read the sportswriters regularly, but damn ... they can't all be anti-Cubs biased, rumor-mongering, sensationalist baseball morons, can they? [/hijack]

I love how these things are always "an error in judgement" or a "poor decision." As if the guy is sitting at the wheel, keys in hand, contemplating the positives and negatives of the situation, and coming to the eventual conclusion that it's somehow more beneficial to take the booze cruise. Truth is, he's just a moron.

Just for sake of argument, everyone should remember that only 2 of the 4 errors committed in Game 2 actually happened during the 5-run second inning. The Ramirez bobble and Theriot's wild throw were in the 4th and 9th respectively, after the Dodgers already had a 5+ run lead. I know most folks here fully realize this, but sometimes it seems like people are arguing like all 4 errors were in 2nd inning when they weren't. As for Soriano's comments, it does seem like a cop-out. A team built to win a short series seems like it would fail over the course of a full season. A team that's above-average over a large sample size should also be expected to perform in an above-average manner over a 5-game series. Chaos happens. For once, I wish the TV would cut to the locker room after a performance like this and show a player or two wailing on a locker with a bat, or just flipping out and showing some actual anger over their performance. Throw out some f-bombs, kick over the towel cart, and just tell the world that, "We sucked. We just flat-out sucked, and I'm sorry. You fans deserved better." That's why I respect Wood 10x more than Soriano for his 2003 Game 7 post-game interview when he simply manned-up and told the world that he "choked." Taking responsibility is showing character, making stupid excuses is disingenuous.

Sometimes I feel like the pain is too much, and ask myself why I keep putting in the time year after year, watching every game I can, putting off other things and rearranging my schedule just to be there for first pitch, thinking that one of these days it will all pay off and the joy will erase the hurt, and if I'm ultimately just wasting my time and damaging my own psyche by putting myself in such a position of ultimate disappointment. I'll admit ... I've recently started asking myself if it's really worth it, or if I'm really doing myself more harm than good. Then, I think about my grandfather ... in his 80s, in poor health, in a nursing home, and how every year he still has hope. I can't allow myself to quit when I know he's still holding on. If someone who's been through that much can keep going, then so can I. If you're in your 20s, 30s, whatever, and feel like giving up, I can totally understand. Hell, you'll probably be doing yourself some good by taking a break or stepping away. But I just couldn't live with myself if I did. I'm not only a fan for myself and the team, but I'm a fan for my family, and I owe it to them to keep the hope going.

Love it or hate it, this song just really seems to fit this time of year (x3) ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnOvGGGf6qA

Ichiro's just begging for a Code Red.

Your chart is harshing my Arama-buzz.

Good to see the Cubs breaking Mets fans hearts instead of ours ...

Cedeno makes way too many mental mistakes ... I don't trust him at the plate or in the field anymore.

Dammit, it's "dammit", not "damnit". Nothing personal, I just keep seeing this pop up on the board and it's mildly annoying.

Thanks for teaching me a new word. I'll be sure to yell it at local yokels and laugh at the quizzical looks on their faces.

Could they be waiting until tonight's game is over? I don't know why they might, but holding the e-mails for this long doesn't make much sense either.

Eckstein may be a legend, but he's no So "Three Standing O's" Taguchi.

Thanks, Len! Just too bad we didn't get to hear you and Bob make the final out call. :thumbsup: Geez ... what a crappy response to a Len Kasper post. :?

HBP? Minor detail. :oops:

Hey, if the grounds crew gets to sing the stretch on Sunday, why not the ushers? Go plead your case, man.

That Bourn walk WAS garbage. Should have been a perfect game ...

He named one of his dogs Wrigley ... that's such a fan-like thing to do. I love it!

Wow, if that actually works as described then it's brilliant. Pat & Ron > Chip Caray et al any day of the week!

This Santo-bashing is sad. If you're listening to the radio expecting a true color analyst, then you're missing the point. Santo is there for his heartfelt emotions and incredible dedication to the team he played for and follows, not for communications skills. Pat Hughes has enough professionalism and talent to make up the difference, anyway. Santo's a fan in the booth, an unabashed homer, a survivor, the ultimate Cubs fan, and thoroughly deserves the HOF.

Do you have implied oral consent? http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/MentalGrenade/mlbboat.jpg

I mistakenly read this sentence as you trying to say that Prince Fielder needs to smoke some pot. I just read it again, and it still sounds that way. :dizzy:

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