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  1. daske17
    And at 29, Walrond supasses Rich Hill as the oldest member of the starting rotation. Do you think Dusty's torn about calling the oldest member of his rotation a rookie?
  2. daske17
    I disagree. I think this still is an issue that needs to be addressed by Cubs management. Whenever there's anything resembling unique revenue streams (rooftops, the new addition to Wrigley, the bleachers, heck even their own scalping business), the sports media has taken it upon themselves to ask the right questions and get answers from the right people. Even if the Cubs don't stop the practice, they at least acknowledge its extistence. If Wrigley and Cubs coaches are being rented out to the highest bidder, it should be publicly disclosed and not have this cloak and dagger feel to it. I think Bruce is on to something by asking Dusty how it affects the team, but I think it goes higher to folks like MacPhail and John McDonough. If the field is saved for the major Cubs sponsors like Square D, Budweiser, Cingular, etc., that's fine. But it is WAY too unseemly to have this go on without the fans knowing about it, especially if the money is going straight into Cubs coffers without improving the product on the field or the stadium itself.
  3. daske17
    When did this practice even start? I can't find any mention of it on Cubs.com or anywhere else for that matter. Secondly, is this money going directly to the Cubs organization or to Cubs Care? I know a lot of the non-game related, on-field opportunities for fans go to Cubs Care (which it should in my estimation since we're paying enough for tickets). Regardless, if this is interfering with on-field play, it needs to go.
  4. daske17
    Yep, nothing like taking BP in the beauty of February in Chicago. :wink:
  5. daske17
    Can we call up minor league managers to see what they can do with a Cubs lineup?
  6. daske17
    How about a little help for those of us without insider?
  7. daske17
    It ain't over til the fat left hander sings?
  8. daske17
    You know, just to be safe, they should trade us Utley for Pierre. We'll keep him out of Rowand's way.
  9. daske17
    How long before these sorts of stories affects the Cubs' ability to get higher-profile free agents who aren't lilly white? I can't help but think that as soon as Dusty is given his walking papers, these stories are going to become more prevalent because he's going to use that as one of his excuses for not being able to succeed in and why no minority players should choose the Cubs as their preferred free-agent destination.
  10. daske17
    He complained constantly about his lack of playing time in Texas and SD, from all accounts. And Bruce has made mention of the fact that he's very antagonistic with the media, often berating younger players for talking with reporters.
  11. daske17
    Remember those games when he wasn't in the starting lineup and didn't make a late-inning appearance. Yeah, those were good times.
  12. daske17
    He's always seemed to me to be a less successful Dusty Baker. 3 playoff appearances, 1 WS appearance, and only 4 winning seasons out of 10. It's not like he's had bad teams on the field, but I don't know if he would be the best fit for the Cubs.
  13. daske17
    Not to be snotty, but why root for the Cubs? How about because they're a team that everyone on this board has an emotional investment in? How about because it's counter-productive to root against a team that you supposedly support? I think it's kind of ridiculous that fans would want to see their team lose games in the hopes that next year will be better. They're still a form of entertainment, regardless of the product on the field right now. While I may not support many decisions made by management and dislike the production of several key members of the team, I still would like to see them win.
  14. daske17
    Sell high!!!! Sell high!!!!
  15. daske17
    Welcome to the mind of Jim Hendry 2005 Cubs = 2004 Red Sox (all chemistry, all the time) 2006 Cubs = 2005 White Sox (small ball redux) 2007 Cubs = whoever wins it this year
  16. daske17
    But my point is his affiliation with the Mets has nothing to do with it. It's MLB wide, not to mention, all of pro sports. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/soccer10k/0504_large.jpg Oh, sad. :cry: Can we just go back to making fun of NY media, the Mets and baseball hoochies?
  17. daske17
    Let's all admire the fact that the Israeli-Hizbollah quagmire plays second fiddle to infidelity on the Mets. I mean, did the guys at the Onion get a hold of the Post?
  18. daske17
    All Dunkin donuts begin to smell and taste alike the longer they sit in those trays. I have to give it to Krispy Kremes for their freshness.
  19. daske17
    Is it wrong that I tear up a little every time I hear how excited Ronnie gets during and after the double play?
  20. daske17
    Oh, come on. Scoreboard races aren't that bad. They're fun ways to pass the time between innings and get people talking to one another in the stands. Yes, yes, I know, "Watch and talk about the game." But seriously, there's bigger things to complain about at baseball stadiums. 1. Price of food and drink 2. Price of souvenirs 3. Sight lines (Support beams at Wrigley, I'm looking at you. . . )
  21. daske17
    That is some crazy spin the ball gets going horizontal. It's interesting positioning, almost like a splitter, but held in a Vulcan "Live long and prosper" grip. I wonder why more pitchers haven't experimented with it.
  22. daske17
    What exactly is this "gyro-ball." I hope it has nothing to do with gyros, the wonderful cuisine served with cucumber sauce.
  23. daske17
    -cough- Dontrelle Willis -cough- -cough- Ricky Nolasco -cough- -cough- Joe Borowski - cough- Boy, I sure have a tickle in my throat. :wink:
  24. daske17
    That would make me upset too. What reason do you have to believe that is what happened? Because Hendry said so himself on an interview on WGN TV during a telecast after the trade. I think we need to send up the Bruce signal for clarification. To paraphrase John Kerry in Jim Hendry's position, "I wanted prospects before I didn't want them."
  25. daske17
    And the rains have called a temporary halt to the game. . . I still blame the Cubs.
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