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  1. Connor McConnor
    Play of the year.............................................SO FAR!
  2. Connor McConnor
    Did you miss the part where the coach implies that its because of the outfield at Wrigley? Like Griffey doesnt get hurt everywhere he stinking plays.
  3. Connor McConnor
    If they make the playoffs....they have a shot. So to pick them is no big deal at all. You look smart if they win.....and if you are wrong no will care anyway.
  4. Connor McConnor
    They are all just part of the hilarious picture that is Ron Santo. Equally as funny most of the time is Pat's ability to block out Ronnies convulsions. Ron reminds me of Will Ferrell as Ron Burgandy. I could see Ferrell playing Ronnie.
  5. Connor McConnor
    I'm always amused when fans think that the easy solution to a batters problem is to "move closer to the plate." Heheh...in this case......4 or 5 inches! I still think it would be a great idea for all fans to be required to spend 20 minutes in a 90 MPH batting cage. Just to get a little perspective.
  6. Connor McConnor
    Thanks for the effort! Very nice.
  7. Connor McConnor
    Bruce Miles is treated differently around here because he posts here and lots of posters, for lack of a better phrase, suck up to him. I cringe when I see some of the "hey Bruce" posts. If Sullivan posted as "Paul Sullivan" he would be treated differently. Both of them do a fine job "covering" the Cubs in my opinion. It's not a difficult job. You report what you know....and speculate on all the rest. No big deal.
  8. Connor McConnor
    Probably busy blocking his cell phone from anyone in the Reds organization. Girardi gets interviewed by every team and is never hired. Wonder why?
  9. Connor McConnor
    God I love the sound of the ball cracking against the bat.....in both Chicago calls....its like.....blah blah blah.............SPLAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pat and Len are both jolted into home run calls!
  10. Connor McConnor
    O h man......that is hilarious.....I want to drink with you
  11. Connor McConnor
    Yea.....I guess you could call that "ending poorly".......that big yellow "8" on the big green scoreboard is a sight I will never forget. "Ended Poorly" is really an understatement isnt it? They lost in true Cub fashion.....spectacularly.....painfully......with a good dose of agony and humiliation thrown in for good measure. I guess we are all different, but the only memories I have of that season at this point are bad ones. The only good thing to come out of that year is that it truly sucked a good portion of my "Cub Love" out of me. I still love the team and want them to win.......but I just dont care as much.....and overall.....I consider that a good thing.
  12. Connor McConnor
    Sorry....you will have to pay ME to relive that debacle. I dont want to think about it.
  13. Connor McConnor
    Heheh. Thank you sir.
  14. Connor McConnor
    No, I think we've all known Z is an idiot, but wanted to give him a chance to prove he wasn't. Well he is. Race is a non-factor here, and doubt anyone would me it one. Watch.
  15. Connor McConnor
    Next up. Anyone who thinks Zambrano is an idiot is a racist. It's all a racial thing. Here it comes.
  16. Connor McConnor
    Give me a break. The only one to blame for Z's unhappiness is himself. Thanks.....couldnt agree more. Zambrano has acted like a jerk for years.....and the staus of his contract should have ZERO impact on his ability to pitch effectively. You want more money? Earn it. Pitch well and be a gentleman. He's pitched poorly and been a complete moron. Zambrano really needs to be introduced to a mirror.
  17. Connor McConnor
    Perfectly put....sums it up quite nicely.
  18. Connor McConnor
    Buckle up....McGriff is in the fold. Decided to leave Tampa after all. Oh wait.
  19. Connor McConnor
    I followed since the 60's.....and you are absolutely correct. The biggest problem has always been offense with the Cubs.......they never score enough runs. When they do.....they compete.....but the lack of offense (at critical times) contributed to the overuse of Wood and Prior....and many other pitchers through the years. It continues. Yes the bullpen stinks.....also a frequent problem....but more than anything we have lacked consistent offense through the years.
  20. Connor McConnor
    My experience....I'm 47 now.....thats 40 years of caring about this....... The older you get.....the easier it gets. My passion was at its peak in my late 20's to mid 30's. It's been less each year. I will say that the 8th inning of game 6 (was that 03? I forget now) against the Marlins.....took a lot out of me. In a good way. So.....if it is any consolation.....the pain will be less as the years go by.
  21. Connor McConnor
    $5M is enough to last a lifetime if you're planning on living like you and me, but Carlos is probably planning on living in a much bigger house, and supporting his extended family too. There is stress involved when you're working toward a new contract, no matter what line of work you're in. I realize that.....but....it's relative. There is stress....and then there is STRESS. Carlos will live a good life...as will his family. You need a lot of dough to care of that Unicorn though.
  22. Connor McConnor
    Being a Machine Operator for 30k a year is a job. Being a professsional baseball player....and being paid millions of dollars to do so....is a GIFT! Don't delude yourself. If he "only" makes 5 million.....its enough to last a lifetime....and its not something to "worry" about. He's going to make a whole lot more than that....regardless of his performance. I dont begrudge his ability to do so...more power to him.....but to try to insinuate that he's not performing well because of the stress of not knowing how big his pile of money will be is ridiculous. This is frequently brought up by fans....and it's always ridiculous.
  23. Connor McConnor
    Yes.....oh the pressure of not knowing if you will receive 25 or 40 million to play baseball in the major leagues for 5 years.
  24. Connor McConnor
    Pitcher begins to suck.....he's hurt and its Dusty Bakers fault. Maybe he isnt that good? Where is it written that if you were good at one time....you will stay that good....and if you are not....then it is because of injury or because you pitched "too much". Why is it always someone elses fault?
  25. Connor McConnor
    Could...be...12:30 is kind of early for falling asleep though..... Texting or fiddlling with a Cell phone or IPOd is possible though....those things are really distracting.
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