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  1. UMFan83
    Say what you will about Reinsdorf, but there have been exactly 7 championships for Chicago teams in the four major sports in the last 20 years. All 7 have been Reinsdorf's teams. The Chicago Fire won 2 titles in the early part of the decade.... Soccer just missed the four major sports cutoff....it was REAL close though... :D The Fire probably consistently outdraw the Blackhawks. I'd argue that they are the 4th major sports team in the city... EDIT: Average attendance for the Fire: 98-17,887 99-16,016 00-13,387 01-16,338 02-12,992 03-14,005 04-17,153 05-17,238 Hawks: 98-17,330 99-16,274 00-14,997 01-15,569 02-14,795 03-13,253 The Fire easily outdraw the Hawks. As much as I enjoy the Fire (and I do), lets now compare total revenues, including major TV deals, licensing, etc.
  2. UMFan83
    It's too bad we don't get to choose. :(
  3. UMFan83
    Don't forget no home games on TV!
  4. UMFan83
    Apoligize if this was posted elsewhere. I took this from a rumor on WSI: http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=69832 That ought to make the news of Lee's injury look better by comparison...
  5. UMFan83
    So much for Dusty's praise about our Bench being so versital(sp). I guess no one expected DLee to get hurt
  6. UMFan83
    I could be wrong, but it didn't even look like Lee took a hard blow. He fell over sure, but his hand was already recoiling towards his body when Furcal hit him. Furthermore, it may have been adrenaline, but it appeared that Lee wanted to stay into the game despite the injury. I could swear at one point, he was standing there with his glove on his hand, crossing his arms and watching Eyre pitch. It was about that time that Pat Hughes incorrectly reported that Lee would stay in the game. Something smells like precautionary here. Again I could be really wrong, I'm not a doctor and I have no experience diagnosing injuries, but I wouldn't be shocked if Lee was back sooner then most think.
  7. UMFan83
    Anyone got updates on Eyre and Lee? :)
  8. UMFan83
    Right knee contusion - Day to day - Eyre Sprain on wrist - needs more xrays - Lee
  9. UMFan83
    I didn't see it. Wishful thinking or honest opinion? That's pretty much what I'm predicting as well. I highly doubt Lee broke anything. Derrek would have been in a lot more pain if he broke his wrist. Worst case scenario, he misses a week with a bad sprain of his wrist. Eyre couldn't even lift his leg, he's going on the DL.
  10. UMFan83
    Did you know Jimmy Rollins extended his hit streak to 35 games on Opening Day this year? It was a double I think. Good one.... Sorry, I'm in a random mood...not sure if you were around for the opening day thread... Anyways, scroll back a few pages for a response, but with 0 outs in the 7th, Furcal tapped one back to Eyre, who kinda fell when he fielded it. He attempted to glove flip the ball to Lee on first, but instead threw it way over Lee's head. As Lee was watching the ball fall over his head, he was standing directly in the way of Furcal, who basically had no choice but to charge right into him on his way to 1st. Lee immediatly fell over in pain clutching his wrist. He left the game. Eyre looked shaken up too and tried to throw some warmup pitches, but he couldn't even kick his leg up for his delivery, and he too left the game. My estimates are that Lee will play Friday (IMHO, warning I could be WAY off), and Eyre will go on the DL for 15 days.
  11. UMFan83
    That throw reminds me of a game against I think the Mets last year when there was a runner on third and 1 out, Patterson made a catch in shallow CF, the runner faked a tag up and Corey threw it as hard as he could, about 3/4 the way up the screen behind Home.
  12. UMFan83
    Did you know Jimmy Rollins extended his hit streak to 35 games on Opening Day this year? It was a double I think.
  13. UMFan83
    CUBS LEAD! DERREK IS GOING TO BE JUST FINE!!! SO IS EYRE! THE CUBS ARE GOING TO WI- oh crap Mueller just crushed one, I'm pretty sure Lee's bone is sticking out of his skin, Eyre is getting his leg amputated right no- oh wait it was caught.
  14. UMFan83
    You can't be serious right? Yeah, Im 95% kidding. I just like to take jabs at Cubs management whenever possible. Has Bynum done ANYTHING to warrant ABs over Hairston this year? Maybe he runs a 40 in 0.12 seconds faster then Jerry or something.
  15. UMFan83
    Eyre hurt himself falling onto the ground to catch a ball. If he got hurt, you can blame the Cubs management for not caring if Eyre got in shape in the Spring.
  16. UMFan83
    I think he's fine, but I think since everyone knows its the Cubs, its probably gonna be amputated.
  17. UMFan83
    The two players that Hendry committed the most money to last offseason hurt on the same play. Now thats Old Style.
  18. UMFan83
    What the hell did Hairston do in the spring to deserve this. He went from almost starting at 2B to offical 'used less then Freddie Bynum' status
  19. UMFan83
    This game feels too much like last game for me to feel even mildly comfortable.
  20. UMFan83
    It must be soooo cool to have all that power as a fantasy baseball commishioner.
  21. UMFan83
    My current rotation: C Zambrano J Santana L Hernandez B Radke Z Duke My current bullpen (4 relievers needed) Papelbon Valverde Miceli BJ Ryan Dempster Trade offered: Receive - Erik Bedard Trade - Papelbon Seems like a no brainer since I need an extra starter and I have a surplus of relievers. But as it stands right now, Valverde is getting maybe 1 save attempt a week, Miceli is getting 1-2 but on a very short leash, Dempster and Ryan are pretty solid. I know saves are just one stat, but its a stat I am dominating in. Plus Papelbon has the ability to post a low WHIP and high K rate and the possibility of being a starter later in the season. So opinions are greatly appreciated, because the other team wants to get this trade done today!
  22. UMFan83
    I dunno why, but whenever someone hits a ball to LF and Murton is tracking under it, I keep thinking he looks like Dutchvalue and I shudder before realizing its Murt.
  23. UMFan83
    The bullpen
  24. UMFan83
    Either he has to stop going back there if he isn't getting the call, or he can't control his pitches well enough to stop hitting that spot.
  25. UMFan83
    I think Z needs to skip a start or something to calm him down and remotivate him. Frustrating to watch him throw these 5.2 IP 110 pitch outings.
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