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Because Moore was brought in to pinch hit for the pitcher and stayed in the game after Aramis, I believe, got ejected in that inning. Why did Aramis get ejected? Because he got sick of the BS. No seriously, I don't know I can't see the game. But it seems as good an explanation as any. -
Hmmmm..... Cubs game. Ipod. Cubs game. Ipod. ......gotta go with the Ipod.
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Week 1: Bears @ Green Bay - Sunday Sept. 10th, 3:15 pm CST
Soul replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Other Sports
If I was a betting man (and I'm not), I would probably put down a good deal of money with some of you who think this game will be a blowout. As a Bear fan of over 30 years, I can very nearly guarantee this game will not be a blowout. Definitely less than 10 points. Likely within a touchdown. Possibly, if the Bears are too overconfident, even a Bears loss. It's still Lambeau, it's still Brett Favre, and it's still a Bears ballclub that hasn't put together back-to-back winning seasons in forever. -
Yeah, but I can't recall a manager who consistently provides so much material. Morrissey pretty much got it right on at least this account... Every day, he is asked questions about his future, and every day he answers them. His responses are all over the board. More pickings for his critics. What used to be considered quaint about Baker—his willingness to talk on a number of different topics—now is considered the ramblings of a befuddled manager. True. I don't know, maybe it's because I knew this season was going nowhere back in March----at this point the Dusty crusade is over for me, and has been for quite some time. I've been staring at his corpse for 6 months now (figuratively). There's only so much time one can spend at a wake. Yes, he's bad. Yes, he's mad. That's why Hendry should be receiving much more condemnation that he is for keeping the lout around. He knows it, too. He knows everything-----Jimbo just doesn't give a damn, and lacks the spine to make a move midstream.
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Yes, that is good to see.
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Dear Jim Hendry: This is what it looks like with a lame duck manager who should have been fired months ago, a terrible baseball team, and all the interest in town directed at the other ballclub. Are you happy now???
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Hendry also said "We're going to solve this in the offseason and be right back in it next year." Which is exactly what he said this time last year. So you'll all have to excuse me. These days I tend to gag uncontrollably whenever Jimbo says something.
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Z taken out early due to back spasms (day-to-day)
Soul replied to CuseCubFan69's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yep. And "I don't have my horses" is Dusty-ese for "get ready folks, it's May and I don't intend to manage at all the entire season." I know that now 8) -
There's really no defending the managerial job Dusty has done. But on this I agree with Morrissey: the attacks on Dusty have been more personal, more insulting than I remember with other managers who were being run out of town.
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Week 1: Bears @ Green Bay - Sunday Sept. 10th, 3:15 pm CST
Soul replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Other Sports
oooh.. ooohh.. There are some devastation pics in there I haven't seen. Thx 8) Must. Beat. Pack. -
After tonight I think he's in serious danger of being cut. Remember, we'll only keep 5 WRs: Moose Berrian Bradley Davis Gage or Currie
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I don't think so. not unless they find a way to dump a lot of bad contracts, sign all the top free agents, and go young everywhere else. do you see that happening? I think they can get back above .500 but they won't be any closer to winning the world series. I don't have much confidence in Hendry to identify and plug the right holes, but it could be fixed in one offseason with a top 5-7 payroll. We've had money for decades. Hasn't made a difference yet. Why would it start now?
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I've seen this happen many times in high school. Once teachers get a job in some school districts, all bets are off. I've seen phy ed majors teaching biology, history majors teaching math.......the whole bit. Not saying it's a good thing, mind you.
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You forget RF :wink: I'm gonna miss those crazy football spike throws You mean you won't miss that sweet-swing? All those hours of watching himself in the mirror so as to better imitate Ken Griffey Jr? 8)
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Other than 2B and CF, I don't think that's really blowing it up.
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Where do they have the Bears? Is it Dr Z picking? My assumption is that it is Dr. Z, doesn't say so on the page though. It has the Bears winning 11 games and the division before bowing out to Carolina in the 2nd round (they have them as the 3 seed and Carolina as the 2). The most humorous part to the picks was them picking Indy as the best AFC team and then picking them to lose the AFC title game at home to Miami. :D All four NFC East teams are projected to finish 9-7, with Washington winning the division and Dallas and the Giants making the playoffs as wildcards. Also, I was surprised to see Cincy left out of the playoffs in favor of Baltimore. If they have the Bears winning 11 games and winning a playoff game, then I'll guarantee Dr. Z didn't write it. He hates the Bears with a passion.
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I'm frightened at all the holes we need to fill. Some people I think we should bring back just because you can't do the whole team at once. I don't like that feeling -- player's you know could be improved on but there's just no way. For me it's really Lee, ARam, & Z to keep. After that, chaos. Not saying we can't win. Just saying the task, as seen from today's point of view, looks very daunting to me.
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Someone wanna tell me that you still have faith in Demspter?
Soul replied to Schwarber Fan's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yep. And point well taken. Have you mentioned this to Jim yet? 8) -
it wouldnt have been much of a rivalry right now though. True. I'd take that NFC west schedule any time over the Raiders rivalry. Of course, eventually it might become the toughest division in football. But right now the Hawks are reaping massive benefits, being arguably the best team in the NFC *AND* having several softie games on their schedule to keep them fresh. It's a very nice situation in Seattle these days.
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Bruce's take on Dusty era: It’s been a hoot
Soul replied to goonys evil twin's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I hate seeing failure, so even though I agree Dusty must go, it gives me no joy to see it happen. I, too, thought it was a strange fit from the beginning. The guy who once laughed at us when asked about us suddenly becomes our manager. It was a marriage of convenience, Dusty wanting the big payday and Hendry wanting the big name to solidify his position as GM. At first it worked. We got that fabled "bump" that sometimes happens when a new relationship in sports occurs. And I thought maybe. Maybe if the Cubs keep feeding the players to Dusty, and the pitching arms just continue to hum, and the magic pixie dust keeps falling at Wrigley. Maybe it will work. But after 2003 it was a steep, steep downhill swing. The difference between 2003 and 2004 was like turning off the only light in a room. And it hasn't turned back on since. Imagine the ballclub we had in 2004. Imagine the talent. And through all the injuries, WE WERE STILL IN IT. Still in it. And then, of all things, it was after we got completely healthy for the first time that year -- that was when we collapsed and gave away the playoff spot. The most damning evidence of all against Dusty: when he finally had "his guys".........that's when he suffered the biggest collapse of his tenure as Cubs manager. -
Baker: Lee would've won us 10-15 games on his own
Soul replied to Banedon's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Stats can't begin to describe the loss to this team of Derek Lee. However, it seems pretty likely that this wasn't a playoff contender with or without our guy. -
It's only preseason... right? True. Everyone knows Favre is a good QB. The only thing I keep wondering is, how much longer is Aaron Rogers & his agent going to put up with watching the old career waste away on the bench while Favre decides which year he should retire in? My guess is, if Favre comes back next year Rogers will be asking for a trade.
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At least you didn't sign Jeff George like the Raiders just did :D It could come down to Jeff George and Kerry Collins in the battle for the #1 pick. Of course, Volek and Brooks is just as epic a battle. Jets fans, I didn't forget about you either. Your general talent sucks too. Personally, I want to see Quinn in New York. Please suck a lot, Jets. S U C K SUCK! SUCK! SUCK! I agree, if the Jets suck for another 10 years it won't bring a tear to my eyes.
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Johnson never plays, I'm used to it. We did alright last year without him. That's how I feel. It's hard to call the guy a big part of the offense when he's a FB who only played in a handful of games the past 2 years. He's been a PUP for most of his time here. DD is a much bigger issue, since he was to play a role in the already banged up d tackle rotation. Understood. However, last year we had Marc Edwards who was a very good blocker as well, and a decent pass catcher. Jason McKie was on the team last year, and Marc Edwards was brought in off the scrap heap. McKie was never able to seriously challenge Edwards for the starting gig. That tells you all you need to know about McKie. Runnels will need to step up or the Bears will be seriously deficient @ FB. I hope he can do it.
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I think he re-aggravated that foot injury. Injuries starting to pile up now. Losing Johnson is bigger than people think. We now have no proven blocking FB. McKie just stinks at blocking, and Runnels? Unproven. Alex Brown: he says the right things, but 2 weeks for a dislocated shoulder? I'd be suprised if he makes the GB game. Who knows about Mike Brown.... TJ/CB: what will they be come opening day? 80%? 90%? I doubt they'll be 100%. Berrian: had his knee scoped a couple days ago I think. Bradley: won't be 100% back for awhile. This is starting to become worrisome. Much more worrisome than the so-called QB controversy everyone seems obsessed with.
