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  1. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Is it just me or does he look really effortless in that one? Nothing wrong with an effortless swing. Mr. Pujols has that down to a science!
  2. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Spring is green grass, birds chirping and Prior and Wood on the DL by April. This year, will not disappoint!
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  4. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Or maybe they want to give Derrek an extra day or two to nurse his injury from today. That and Ward has been sick. Hoffpauir is seen as more of an "organization guy." To early to speculate with DLee when he will be back in the lineup? Or was it really not that big of deal?
  5. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Bingo! Although I don't think we could get much for him at this point.
  6. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Like this? http://www.cubbiesbaseball.com/wallpaper/Wrigley_1280_x_1040.jpg That doesn't load. Yes it does... (right click, save as) thanks Zfan38
  7. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I think he was saying people were too comfortable under Dusty, and in order to have a winning team you need to have that "uncomfortability", or the sense that if you screw up, you're gone. Or perhaps if you screw up, you are held accountable. Something Dusty and Co. did not believe in. I get the feeling that if you feel comfortable with Lou, that is not necessarily a good thing. Meaning, you must continually improve/perform to stay in the lineup! Does fear suit all players? I think its more of an individual thing. Some players perform better under pressure.. while other players perform better when they're laid back. Great example of laid back is Kyle Farnsworth. Goes to the Tigers, great season. Goes to the Yankees, and blows. You bring up a good point man. It is individual and thankfully we just get to criticize when it goes bad and praise when it turns out good. :) I don't think I would want the job of managing personalities and motivating players across a 162+ game season.
  8. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I think he was saying people were too comfortable under Dusty, and in order to have a winning team you need to have that "uncomfortability", or the sense that if you screw up, you're gone. Or perhaps if you screw up, you are held accountable. Something Dusty and Co. did not believe in. I get the feeling that if you feel comfortable with Lou, that is not necessarily a good thing. Meaning, you must continually improve/perform to stay in the lineup!
  9. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Per Rotoworld.... Merge, move ... whatever you want to do if this is posted elsewhere!
  10. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    HD = da bomb diggity No doubt and I currently have it with Time Warner. The frustrating thing about HD right now in regards to the EI package is that no games are offered in HD. The more HD I can watch...the happier I am, especially if it is the Cubbies! huh? I thought EI was promising at least 2 games per week per team in HD this year? Could be, I was referencing last season when the only HD games I watched from my provider was on ESPN, FSNHD and several on INHD. No games on my EI packaged carried HD broadcasts.
  11. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    HD = da bomb diggity No doubt and I currently have it with Time Warner. The frustrating thing about HD right now in regards to the EI package is that no games are offered in HD. The more HD I can watch...the happier I am, especially if it is the Cubbies!
  12. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Now up on mlb.com I do like the sound of (most if not all) MLB games in HD by 2008. That may be enough to make me switch.... Press Release!
  13. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    From the subtitle, it appears Cable companies and others have till the end of month to match.... that will be interesting to see played out!
  14. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I am hoping it is just pure speculation by Sullivan. I don't see how Guz is overlooked if Prior is unable to go! Although, during the webcast today Kasper mentioned the same thing....
  15. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Perhaps we end up with Cotts as the number 5 starter - per Sullivan (yuck).
  16. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Raisin.... I want the guy to be better than Z, I want to see the same dominate pitcher that smoked the Braves in the LDS in 03. Believe me, I want that more than anything from our staff. However, my comments are not based off of one spring training game...they are based off of what appears to be the new Prior. The Detroit game, the Milwaukee game and all of 06 was a disaster Let's just hope he finds movement and some velocity or he will rank as one of the biggest disappointments in recent Cub history.
  17. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I didn't see the interview, but I can't say I can disagree with calling him "done" at this point. Recap, his last game he pitched against Milwaukee (06) got pounded. Never reached over 88-89. He spent the entire offseason working on his mechanics and strengthening his shoulder. Spring 2007, Cubs Nation gets excited over the fact that he has completed all drills and exercises along with the rest of the staff... wooo hooo. First game back, gets pounded again and again does not reach over 88. While I would love to see him back as the dominate Prior he once was, I am more inclined to think he is used and abused...over and done, call it a day! I'm pretty sure topping out at 88-89 is considered reaching over 88. Here is my problem with debating over numbers like 86, 87, 88, 89 ... The fact is this., his fastball is strait and is getting pounded. He will not survive the first inning of any big league game if he doesn't figure something out soon. At this point (and yes, it is very early) he has not showed much of anything and all reports on velocity are cause for concern.
  18. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I didn't see the interview, but I can't say I can disagree with calling him "done" at this point. Recap, his last game he pitched against Milwaukee (06) got pounded. Never reached over 88-89. He spent the entire offseason working on his mechanics and strengthening his shoulder. Spring 2007, Cubs Nation gets excited over the fact that he has completed all drills and exercises along with the rest of the staff... wooo hooo. First game back, gets pounded again and again does not reach over 88. While I would love to see him back as the dominate Prior he once was, I am more inclined to think he is used and abused...over and done, call it a day!
  19. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Steve Stone says... "Day to day, aren't we all Chip?"
  20. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-070228cubs,1,3398838.story?coll=cs-home-headlines He is not "already injured" he is coming off surgery in October and the staff wants to give him an additional week. No need to create a story that isn't true man!
  21. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I heard Jason Stark on ESPN this morning talking about this. He said there is zero chance of this happening. Mainly due to a rule I am not familiar with. He did say, if Clemens pitches in the NL it will only be with the Astros. Anyone have any information on this rule Stark is referencing?
  22. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    I actually think this is cool. I think I will design and put them in a shoe display case... another Cubs addition to the den! Thanks for sharing!
  23. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    This is now turned interesting...
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    Aren't the Brewers planning on doing just that? Word around this area is that he will platoon. He was benched last year for a couple horrible streaks yet finished the year strong. The Crew's outfield is crowded especially now that Hall is in CF. Like I said, it will be interesting to see this play out. Mench, Hall, Clark, Jenkins, Hart all up for three spots.
  25. CheeseHead Cubs Fan
    Yank's tix are not that bad to get. Get to the park a few hours early and they release extra tix. In the 6 years I have gone, I have never had a problem. Phill's stadium is awesome! You will enjoy that park very much! Enjoy man... I'll be down there soon!
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