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Both Eyre and Ohman were a riot when I was at the Cubs/Braves game that Neifi blew. Ohman even hammed it up for a photo op for a gal in the front row. Fun guys. Speaking of photo-ops, one guy asked Eyre to take a picture with his girlfriend. Eyre was giving the really big "cheesy" smile and the guy said you don't have to smile so big...Eyre responded "She's cute, I'm enjoying this." At one point when I thanked Eyre for taking up so much of his time, he said, "Ahh it's nothing. I'm just a crappy middle reliever." He also took a pride in saying Dempster couldn't prove he pied him in the face, but then said, "It sure is great getting the team's biggest practical jokester on national tv." Eyre would definitely be a great guy to have around at a party.I'm considering getting a Scott Eyre Cubs jersey.

Actually Neifi's autograph is on the team ball...which is very crowded with 29 sigs on it.

I got back from Houston late last night, and it was a good trip despite the Cubs losing the last two games. A few highlights/lowlights. 1. Monday night's game was a blast. Zambrano was fantastic. In the 7th, I was so excited I was trying to get the people in the seats near me to let me have their ticket stubs. 2. I did very well on getting autographs. I even was able to get Neifi to sign my ball. The best was Aramis signing my jersey though. I think that was the highlight. I also met Juan Pierre's sister. 3. Scott Eyre is hilarious. While signing autographs down the left field line on all three games, he spent time to talk with the fans. He is extremely gregarious. He's the type of player that is easy to cheer for. 4. It seems every time I'm in Houston for a Cubs game, I end up getting a non-baseball player on a baseball. Last year, it was Dirk Nowitzski. Yesterday, I'm sitting in my seat (great seat---8 rows above the Astros ondeck circle) and in five rows in front was Karl Malone. After the game, he signed a baseball for me and was very friendly. 5. Watching the Cubs lose two of the games was bad. Of course, I really don't get Astro fans who shouted "1908" at me and a few other Cub fans. Someone remind me the last time the Astros won a World Series? Oh, that's right...they haven't. 6. Marshall was brillant yesterday. The lone homerun was the only mistake. Too bad, we can't have Zambrano in the line-up everyday. We might actually score some runs. 7. I now know where Adam Dunn goes drinking when in town. I may have to make another road trip.

Damn!

I'll vote Rowell here as well.

I will NOT be dissapointed if Dallas wins in four or five.

Considering Marshall has never pitched near as many innings as he will if he finishes the year in Chicago, shutting him down isn't the worst idea.

Are you saying Marshall is a better starting option than Kerry Wood? I can't see Wood being effective out of the bullpen right now. With all the shoulder stiffness he's been having there's no way he could pitch in back to back games or even 2 every other day. What I think is Marshall is better than Miller. He has proven he can be a reliable (and good) starting pitcher. What I'd like to see is keep Marshall on regular rest. You just KNOW at some point Wood or Prior are going to miss a start. That's when you use miller. I like Marshall, but Miller has a lot better track record than Marshall.

I like our chances with Pujols out. Marquis sucks.

Go Cubs...I'll be listening to this one en route to Houston.

Check your PM.

He did take a gamble on Clanton...of course, that really didn't work out too well.

If we sweep the Cardinals, Dusty will be extended by Monday's game. Book it!

Yes

That was one hell of a comeback. Bring on the heat!

The Mavs will win in six! Go Mavs!

Yea...:cheers: it looks like I might actually see this pitiful team win some in Houston.

I'm pumped now that I'll be in Houston. Hopefully, he get into at least one of the games. Go Marmol!!!!

:shock: I may get to see Marmol's major league debut this week in Houston!

Novoa is hitting better than Neifi.

Strained oblique. Did he do it while striking out...again? No, while chasing a foul ball.

Strained oblique.

Ugh. :headache:

Drabeck for the Reds.

Si. Drabeck was a pretty good pitcher up until around age 33, and then the wheels came off.