2009 Cubs

[StrikerME02]

That is why he is the DH for Washington.

The National League does not use a DH. The Nationals play in the National league. He is a Career 1B/LF/RF.

Bradley was not brought here for his defense. He was brought here to drive in runs from the left side of the plate. Bradley's defense is horrible as well. Like most switch hitters Bradley has more power from the right side of the plate which makes it even dumber to have brought him to the Cubs and they needed left handed power. This team is loaded with right handed power.

I can live with Dunn's .390+obp, 40hr, 100+rbi over the past 7 years and some bad defense from time to time. I would rather have Dunn mainly because he is 5, maybe more, years younger and hits for more power. Oh by the way he loves to hit in Wrigley if you ever watched him when he was with the Reds.

Edited cause I get frustrated talking about this sucky team and didn't check my spelling. That's how mad this season makes me.

Lol I just meant the past couple of days Dunn has been playing DH in interleague play. Sorry for the confusion if you thought that I didn't no what I was talking about and assumed I was thinking the Nationals were in the American League. I do have Dunn on my fantasy team, but if I were the Cubs I would rather have Abreu. However, both are some great players, Dunn just only has one side.

[Mike Clark]

That is why he is the DH for Washington.

The National League does not use a DH. The Nationals play in the National league. He is a Career 1B/LF/RF.

Bradley was not brought here for his defense. He was brought here to drive in runs from the left side of the plate. Bradley's defense is horrible as well. Like most switch hitters Bradley has more power from the right side of the plate which makes it even dumber to have brought him to the Cubs and they needed left handed power. This team is loaded with right handed power.

I can live with Dunn's .390+obp, 40hr, 100+rbi over the past 7 years and some bad defense from time to time. I would rather have Dunn mainly because he is 5, maybe more, years younger and hits for more power. Oh by the way he loves to hit in Wrigley if you ever watched him when he was with the Reds.

Edited cause I get frustrated talking about this sucky team and didn't check my spelling. That's how mad this season makes me.

Lol I just meant the past couple of days Dunn has been playing DH in interleague play. Sorry for the confusion if you thought that I didn't no what I was talking about and assumed I was thinking the Nationals were in the American League. I do have Dunn on my fantasy team, but if I were the Cubs I would rather have Abreu. However, both are some great players, Dunn just only has one side.

Now worries. I was just having some fun with you. I would not have complained at all about signing Abreu. Either would have better than Bradley.

Dunn is a more dangerous offensive player with suspect defense.

Abreu is a better all around player.

Bradley is exactly what Lou said he is until he proves otherwise. Its too bad that Lou apologized. He was right.

[StrikerME02]

That is why he is the DH for Washington.

The National League does not use a DH. The Nationals play in the National league. He is a Career 1B/LF/RF.

Bradley was not brought here for his defense. He was brought here to drive in runs from the left side of the plate. Bradley's defense is horrible as well. Like most switch hitters Bradley has more power from the right side of the plate which makes it even dumber to have brought him to the Cubs and they needed left handed power. This team is loaded with right handed power.

I can live with Dunn's .390+obp, 40hr, 100+rbi over the past 7 years and some bad defense from time to time. I would rather have Dunn mainly because he is 5, maybe more, years younger and hits for more power. Oh by the way he loves to hit in Wrigley if you ever watched him when he was with the Reds.

Edited cause I get frustrated talking about this sucky team and didn't check my spelling. That's how mad this season makes me.

Lol I just meant the past couple of days Dunn has been playing DH in interleague play. Sorry for the confusion if you thought that I didn't no what I was talking about and assumed I was thinking the Nationals were in the American League. I do have Dunn on my fantasy team, but if I were the Cubs I would rather have Abreu. However, both are some great players, Dunn just only has one side.

Now worries. I was just having some fun with you. I would not have complained at all about signing Abreu. Either would have better than Bradley.

Dunn is a more dangerous offensive player with suspect defense.

Abreu is a better all around player.

Bradley is exactly what Lou said he is until he proves otherwise. Its too bad that Lou apologized. He was right.

Agreed.

A random question for you Mike, if you don't mind......do you play saxophone? I was just looking at your picture and wondered.

[Mike Clark]

A random question for you Mike, if you don't mind......do you play saxophone? I was just looking at your picture and wondered.

No. I just think that the kokopelli dude is cool looking.

[StrikerME02]

A random question for you Mike, if you don't mind......do you play saxophone? I was just looking at your picture and wondered.

No. I just think that the kokopelli dude is cool looking.

Yea he does, but that is most likely because he is playing the soprano sax. 

[CEValkyrie]

I am not giving up on this team. The Cubs lead the majors with quality starts from their rotation. The division is absolutely brutal. Aram is on schedule to be back within the next week. At home we are 21-13 and a brutal 16-25 on the road.

All it takes is a few guys getting hot. I just don't see Soriano, Bradley, and Soto batting .235 the rest of the year. They are bound to get hot.

[pdga#7648]

But ALL THAT TALENT, and they are struggling to get to .500? They should be ashamed. Bottom line is they HAVE TO WIN ON THE ROAD in the playoffs if they want to get to The World Series. But a TRUE FAN shouldn't give up on that team, cause they are VERY GOOD, 1-8




The Cardinals have 1 guy and are 4 games over .500. Soon to be +5 as they are up 5-0
If Wainwright, Carp, and Lohse( back very soon) can get hot with another BAT getting hot as well, this team will contend, Like it or Not???

[StrikerME02]

Going to the game 7/12 against the cards. Since I won't be able to attend IOS #3 that day are they any decent courses by Wrigley that are worth checking out?

[SIUFrolf]

There's an object course in Wrigley, just aim for all the people wearing Red Birds on their shirts.  I don't think there is any courses near Wrigley unless you make one up yourself at a local park.

[StrikerME02]

There's an object course in Wrigley, just aim for all the people wearing Red Birds on their shirts.  I don't think there is any courses near Wrigley unless you make one up yourself at a local park.

Lol. Yea I look and the only ones are Edgebrook DGC and Illinois University of Tech DGC.

[CEValkyrie]

I'll be in Milwaukee tomorrow for the Brewers/Cards game. My wife is a Cardinals fan and I couldn't pass up free tickets. I'll have my  Cubs gear on. Just like that we're 2 back with both teams that are on top playing each other. I'll be rooting for the Brew Crew tomorrow and hoping Pujols stays hot for my fantasy team. Priceless!

[tacimala]

There's an object course in Wrigley, just aim for all the people wearing Red Birds on their shirts.  I don't think there is any courses near Wrigley unless you make one up yourself at a local park.

Lol. Yea I look and the only ones are Edgebrook DGC and Illinois University of Tech DGC.

Don't waste your time on the IIT course.

[damonshort]

There's an object course in Wrigley, just aim for all the people wearing Red Birds on their shirts.  I don't think there is any courses near Wrigley unless you make one up yourself at a local park.

Lol. Yea I look and the only ones are Edgebrook DGC and Illinois University of Tech DGC.

Don't waste your time on the IIT course.

hey, hey, hey... you're knockin' the best 9 holer in Chicago, buddy.... 

[pdga#7648]

I'll be in Milwaukee tomorrow for the Brewers/Cards game. My wife is a Cardinals fan and I couldn't pass up free tickets. I'll have my  Cubs gear on. Just like that we're 2 back with both teams that are on top playing each other. I'll be rooting for the Brew Crew tomorrow and hoping Pujols stays hot for my fantasy team. Priceless!

Bet you didn't like the Intentional Walks Pujols got. Hope you enjoyed seeing the ROOKIE OF THE YEAR in Colby Rasmus hit another HR. Trying to help them Cubs back into 2nd before the BIG 4 game series this weekend.

[Dan Michler]

Did anybody else just see Randy Moore Sr. on the Cubs telecast?  Len and Bob even made a joke about him saying they look like Crosby, Stills, and Nash.  He should have pinch hit for us cuz we've only managed 1 run thru 8 innings.

[stpitner]

lol yeah a couple people, including myself, posted on the fox valley boards about seeing Sr.  They kept showing him on the tv back in May when he was out there too.  Guess he has camera magic lol.  I didn't hear what they said on the tv since I was listening to the radio - but he certainly got a lot of face time in that 9th inning!

[StrikerME02]

lol yeah a couple people, including myself, posted on the fox valley boards about seeing Sr.  They kept showing him on the tv back in May when he was out there too.  Guess he has camera magic lol.  I didn't hear what they said on the tv since I was listening to the radio - but he certainly got a lot of face time in that 9th inning!

Was he that guy with that huge head of grey curly hair?

[Tom McManus]

yes that is RMS.

[StrikerME02]

yes that is RMS.

Lol.

[pdga#7648]

Opening Day baby!  Thank god the MLB schedulers got a little smarter this year and put the Cubs in Houston and Milwaukee to start out the year instead of getting games snowed out or playing in 30 degree weather.

I'm feeling jacked up for this season.  I nailed last year's NL Central standings perfectly, so I'll give you some insight as to what is going down this year in the Division.

1. Cubs........A strong lineup that led the league in runs scored last year.  Hopefully Soto can avoid a sophmore slump and Bradley can play 120 games.  Soriano has produced 2 of his highest 3 career slugging %'s with the Cubs the last 2 seasons.  If he can play 155 games, I look for a 40 HR/30 SB season.  Lee is a .290 20 HR 90 RBI guy at this point.  Aram is the model of consistency, expect him to give us the same as last year.  Rotation has some question marks, but its still a top 5 rotation in the NL.  Bullpen, I like Marmol in the setup role and hopefully everything else just magically works out.  You never know with any team's bullpen in the preseason.  Just have to wait and keep your fingers crossed.

2.  Brewers......Well they didn't make any improvements and lost Sabathia.  I still like a lineup with Fielder, Braun, and Hart.  I also really like Gallardo.  They should be the Cubs stiffest competition.

3.  Cardinals....On paper they suck, but they are the Cardinals and always seem to overachieve.  Need Wainwright and Carpenter healthy.  Not sure if Ludwick can give them another year like 2008, but Ankiel seems to keep improving and Khalil Greene will probably have a renaissance year now that he's in a St. Louis uniform.  The Cardinals are just lucky like that.

4. Reds....If they'd lose Dusty Baker they might be contending with the Cubs.  Rotation with Harang, Volquez, and Cueto seems nice until Dusty overworks them.  Joey Votto and Jay Bruce are two of the best young hitters in the league, but since when has Dusty ever gotten the most out of his young guys.

5. Houston....Brutal pitching staff.  Maybe I.Rod and Tejada can juice this team up though!

6. Pittsburgh....They are who we thought they were.

2 days from the All Star Break, you have 3 teams correct(Brewers, Reds, Pirates), not bad.  Let me try to break this down without hoping... LOL



  Cardinals 48 40 .545   --  ( With The BEST PLAYER to ever walk this EARTH  , and the 3rd winningest MANAGER of ALLTIME, it's not OVERACHEAVING, it is KNOWING how to win!! If Lohse comes back healthy, and we get ROY HALLADAY from Toronto??? LOOK OUT!)
  Brewers 44 42 .512  3.0 ( Without SHEETS every 5 days, this offense can't win every game. They need pitching)
     Astros 43 43 .500  4.0  ( With those names, these guys will contend. Wandy Rodriguez is having a JIM DANDY of a year on the mound. We knew Berkman, Lee, and Tejada could hit)
Cincinnati  42 43 .494  4.5  ( You are correct about Dusty. Until he is gone, this TALENTED TEAM will have to wait to win. Up 3-0 bases loaded 2 outs, YOU DON'T PITCH TO PUJOLS!!! WALK in 1 run, the next guy flew out, would have ended the inning. Pujols hit the Grand Slam, REDS LOSE!)
Chicago    41 42 .494   4.5  ( WOW, HOLY COW, 5TH PLACE??? ?? What a JOKE. Spend all that money on Bradley? OUCH! ALL that talent and they lose 4 straight to a team that SUCKS ON PAPER?? Actually down 7-3 to the 1st Place Redbirds h2h this year. Yes injuries kill a good team, but no one cared the last 2 years when Carpenter was hurt, I was told to suck it up. Guess it's that time for you Cubbie Lovers? Again, WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR)
Pittsburgh 38 48 .442   9.0  ( Glad the STEELERS don't represent this City the way the Pirates do  )


Not trying to start a war here guys, just giving my input on this season. I just can't beleive the Cubs are not dominating this division, as starting the season they were favored to win the Series?? I figured St. Louis would struggle, but with that Awesome April, now this Red Hot start to July, with Capenter, Wainwright, and Pineiro getting quality starts, and Rasmus(The ROY), Ludwick getting Hot, and the ALL WORLD Pujols, 32HR, 85RBI, .338 AVG flirting with the Triple Crown( would be the 1st in NL since 1937) this team will be tough if they avoid the injuries the Cubs have had to deal with this year.
Houston will be there in the end as well I think. And IF?? Lou gets his players all on the same page, it may come down to a 3-4 team race if Milwaukees Bats get real hot.?