Cannot believe this doesn't exist, but Kerry has 3 saves this week, today getting Lee to a soft grounder and blowing away Tejada. The opening day outing was a bit unpleasant but he's now looking like I thought he would look and how NL batters feared he would look.
Quote from: thehawk on April 06, 2008, 03:58:53 PM
Cannot believe this doesn't exist, but Kerry has 3 saves this week, today getting Lee to a soft grounder and blowing away Tejada. The opening day outing was a bit unpleasant but he's now looking like I thought he would look and how NL batters feared he would look.
Is it too early to call the 2008 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year award?
Splooge x 20. In one fucking day. Octaroons.
Quote from: ~Apex on April 06, 2008, 06:08:45 PM
Splooge x 20. In one fucking day. Octaroons.
Intrepid reader: Carlos ZambranoDon't forget to hydrate.
Quote from: thehawk on April 06, 2008, 07:54:57 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 06, 2008, 06:08:45 PM
Splooge x 20. In one fucking day. Octaroons.
Intrepid reader: Carlos Zambrano
Don't forget to hydrate.
"I feel good," Zambrano said. "I drank a lot of water and Gatorade. Sometimes I go home and I feel too full -- too much bananas."
Bananas are fantastico. Especially when mixed with rum, mang.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 06, 2008, 08:40:06 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 06, 2008, 07:54:57 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 06, 2008, 06:08:45 PM
Splooge x 20. In one fucking day. Octaroons.
Intrepid reader: Carlos Zambrano
Don't forget to hydrate.
"I feel good," Zambrano said. "I drank a lot of water and Gatorade. Sometimes I go home and I feel too full -- too much bananas."
During Sunday's game they kept showing someone in the stands with a sign that said something like "Big Z + [picture of bananas] = Cy Young." I had absolutely no idea why. This is why Desipio is the only sire I'll ever need.
Quote from: morpheus on April 07, 2008, 08:24:56 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 06, 2008, 08:40:06 PM
Quote from: thehawk on April 06, 2008, 07:54:57 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on April 06, 2008, 06:08:45 PM
Splooge x 20. In one fucking day. Octaroons.
Intrepid reader: Carlos Zambrano
Don't forget to hydrate.
"I feel good," Zambrano said. "I drank a lot of water and Gatorade. Sometimes I go home and I feel too full -- too much bananas."
During Sunday's game they kept showing someone in the stands with a sign that said something like "Big Z + [picture of bananas] = Cy Young." I had absolutely no idea why. This is why Desipio is the only sire I'll ever need.
It's my Leige too.
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
Maybe the organist could play "Welcome to the Jungle."
Quote from: morpheus on April 07, 2008, 08:59:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
Maybe the organist could play "Welcome to the Jungle."
As long as it isn't "Lady of Spain".
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
In the paper last week, Sullivan said that Wood was entering to "Dynamite" by AC/DC. Is it safe to assume that the song was actually "TNT" by AC/DC and that Sullivan is a dope?
Quote from: CT II on April 07, 2008, 09:03:44 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
In the paper last week, Sullivan said that Wood was entering to "Dynamite" by AC/DC. Is it safe to assume that the song was actually "TNT" by AC/DC and that Sullivan is a dope?
Yes. To both.
Quote from: CT II on April 07, 2008, 09:03:44 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
In the paper last week, Sullivan said that Wood was entering to "Dynamite" by AC/DC. Is it safe to assume that the song was actually "TNT" by AC/DC and that Sullivan is a dope?
Sullivan strikes me as a stoner from the 70's. I know he was at Disco Demolition in '79, and copped to splitting a bottle of booze with his buddies after they commandeered the Tigers bench. In other words, AC/DC sounds like it woulda been right up his alley.
Maybe he smoked too much?
I was at the yard yesterday, and mentioned to my wife as Kerry came in that closers entering to hair metal has become a little tiresome in my opinion. I suggested that Kerry request dixieland jazz, or a Celine Dion ballad...you know, just to fuck with people.
Now that I'm sitting at work and sober...eh, I'm not sure that's such a good idea either.
This phenomenon also highlights the need for more black closers.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 09:44:44 AM
I was at the yard yesterday, and mentioned to my wife as Kerry came in that closers entering to hair metal has become a little tiresome in my opinion. I suggested that Kerry request dixieland jazz, or a Celine Dion ballad...you know, just to fuck with people.
I was thinking Limp Bizkit, since Wood looks like Fred Durst anyway.
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 09:49:37 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 09:44:44 AM
I was at the yard yesterday, and mentioned to my wife as Kerry came in that closers entering to hair metal has become a little tiresome in my opinion. I suggested that Kerry request dixieland jazz, or a Celine Dion ballad...you know, just to fuck with people.
I was thinking Limp Bizkit, since Wood looks like Fred Durst anyway.
Or we can never think about that band again.
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 09:49:37 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 09:44:44 AM
I was at the yard yesterday, and mentioned to my wife as Kerry came in that closers entering to hair metal has become a little tiresome in my opinion. I suggested that Kerry request dixieland jazz, or a Celine Dion ballad...you know, just to fuck with people.
I was thinking Limp Bizkit, since Wood looks like Fred Durst anyway.
Nazareth, Hair of the Dog.
Quote from: CT II on April 07, 2008, 09:58:59 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 09:49:37 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 09:44:44 AM
I was at the yard yesterday, and mentioned to my wife as Kerry came in that closers entering to hair metal has become a little tiresome in my opinion. I suggested that Kerry request dixieland jazz, or a Celine Dion ballad...you know, just to fuck with people.
I was thinking Limp Bizkit, since Wood looks like Fred Durst anyway.
Nazareth, Hair of the Dog.
Young Dro/T.I. - "Shoulder Lean"
Master of Puppets
Electric Slide
The one thing I've noticed about Woody is how he just gets the ball and throws it. No screwin' around between pitches, taking deep breaths, walking around the mound, and getting all dramatic like most closers. I think he just wants to come in, slam the door, and go home.
BTW, this lady was also at the game yesterday. You know, the gal who is so serious about her scorekeeping that the eraser at the end of her Cubs pencil just won't suffice.
That's right...that's an eraser tucked under her hat.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da26b3127cceb70513bff7fd00000026101QYtmbduxZA)
(sorry for the picture quality...this was from my cell phone.)
There was also this cat about three rows in front of me taping most of the game action with his handheld camcorder. Because, you know, that's much better than setting your VCR or DVR and having to deal with WGN's shitty high-def footage and multiple camera angles.
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 10:12:17 AM
The one thing I've noticed about Woody is how he just gets the ball and throws it. No screwin' around between pitches, taking deep breaths, walking around the mound, and getting all dramatic like most closers. I think he just wants to come in, slam the door, and go home.
I noticed that yesterday. Wood got in there, threw strikes, and got the save. I'm so used to the Dumpster high wire act, it was refreshing to see the closer not fuck around.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 10:20:43 AM
BTW, this lady was also at the game yesterday. You know, the gal who is so serious about her scorekeeping that the eraser at the end of her Cubs pencil just won't suffice.
That's right...that's an eraser tucked under her hat.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da26b3127cceb70513bff7fd00000026101QYtmbduxZA)
(sorry for the picture quality...this was from my cell phone.)
There was also this cat about three rows in front of me taping most of the game action with his handheld camcorder. Because, you know, that's much better than setting your VCR or DVR and having to deal with WGN's shitty high-def footage and multiple camera angles.
I was heartbroken yesterday. There was this awesome guy with a nose ring, mutton chops and tats, but he got booted before I got a chance to get his picture. I suck at life.
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 11:07:07 AM
I was heartbroken yesterday. There was this awesome guy with a nose ring, mutton chops and tats, but he got booted before I got a chance to get his picture digits. I suck at life.
Apex's choice in bars'ed
Quote from: Pre on April 07, 2008, 01:08:23 PM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 11:07:07 AM
I was heartbroken yesterday. There was this awesome guy with a nose ring, mutton chops and tats, but he got booted before I got a chance to get his picture digits. I suck at life.
Apex's choice in bars'ed
Oleg, however, was conspicuously quiet.
Quote from: Waco Kid on April 07, 2008, 10:39:15 AM
Quote from: Dave B on April 07, 2008, 10:12:17 AM
The one thing I've noticed about Woody is how he just gets the ball and throws it. No screwin' around between pitches, taking deep breaths, walking around the mound, and getting all dramatic like most closers. I think he just wants to come in, slam the door, and go home.
I noticed that yesterday. Wood got in there, threw strikes, and got the save. I'm so used to the Dumpster high wire act, it was refreshing to see the closer not fuck around.
I also noticed that Soto looked like he was in a real hurry to get the ball back to Wood (even seemed to be rushing the ump a bit after a foul ball). Maybe Wood's intro music should be the minute waltz.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 10:20:43 AM
BTW, this lady was also at the game yesterday. You know, the gal who is so serious about her scorekeeping that the eraser at the end of her Cubs pencil just won't suffice.
That's right...that's an eraser tucked under her hat.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da26b3127cceb70513bff7fd00000026101QYtmbduxZA)
(sorry for the picture quality...this was from my cell phone.)
There was also this cat about three rows in front of me taping most of the game action with his handheld camcorder. Because, you know, that's much better than setting your VCR or DVR and having to deal with WGN's shitty high-def footage and multiple camera angles.
WGN could use camcorder guy right now.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on April 07, 2008, 10:20:43 AM
BTW, this lady was also at the game yesterday. You know, the gal who is so serious about her scorekeeping that the eraser at the end of her Cubs pencil just won't suffice.
That's right...that's an eraser tucked under her hat.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b8da26b3127cceb70513bff7fd00000026101QYtmbduxZA)
(sorry for the picture quality...this was from my cell phone.)
There was also this cat about three rows in front of me taping most of the game action with his handheld camcorder. Because, you know, that's much better than setting your VCR or DVR and having to deal with WGN's shitty high-def footage and multiple camera angles.
Where else would we get all those
quality Youtube uploads?The camera work on the Fukudome opening day homerun would have made Spielberg nauseous.
Quote from: morpheus on April 07, 2008, 08:59:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
Maybe the organist could play "Welcome to the Jungle."
Intrepid Reader: I. Ron ButterflyIn the Garden of Eden.
Quote from: RockTheIvy on April 07, 2008, 03:30:08 PM
Quote from: morpheus on April 07, 2008, 08:59:39 AM
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
Maybe the organist could play "Welcome to the Jungle."
Intrepid Reader: I. Ron Butterfly
In the Garden of Eden.
It's going to take him 3 hours to walk from the bullpen to the mound?
Quote from: thehawk on April 06, 2008, 03:58:53 PM
Cannot believe this doesn't exist, but Kerry has 3 saves this week, today getting Lee to a soft grounder and blowing away Tejada. The opening day outing was a bit unpleasant but he's now looking like I thought he would look and how NL batters feared he would look.
I'm surprised this tread didn't begin 10 years ago.
Filthy.
20 saves ogdens. Somewhere, teh Shooter raises a beer to KW.
Good thing he survived being run over by the bus.
Quote from: powen01 on June 25, 2008, 10:09:29 PM
Filthy.
Filthy indeed.
Was at the game last night. There were some Orioles fans sitting near us and they were making some noise after Ward struck out to end the 8th.
After just two Wood pitches at the start of the ninth I caught them shaking their heads as they realized what they were seeing.
Game over ogdens.
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
Kerry has settled into the role nicely.
When he comes out firing like he did last night, he's untouchable.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant
closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant
bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
I still think Marmol is just as valuable as Wood. Maybe more so. It is nice to have both though.
Luxury!
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Still, if he keeps this up...maybe it's just naiveté on my part...I see the Cubs paying him whatever he deserves and keeping him here. He's been fucking awesome.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Fine. So, you throw in Marmol and fill out a bullpen from there. Bullpens are made up of spare parts. Closers should be no different.
Of course the Hendry has that point under his nose and will still give a
college kid $5MM to be a middle reliever. Ugh.
Then again, I'm assuming the Gutless Assholes have unlimited resources...so, who cares how much it costs.
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:09:49 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Still, if he keeps this up...maybe it's just naiveté on my part...I see the Cubs paying him whatever he deserves and keeping him here. He's been fucking awesome.
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:09:49 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Still, if he keeps this up...maybe it's just naiveté on my part...I see the Cubs paying him whatever he deserves and keeping him here. He's been fucking awesome.
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
He gave a bit of a hometown discount this year, although most of it was a history of injury discount. He will cost next year. That said, I agree, it's not my money, although I wish it were.
FORKUDOME IS RIGHT!!!
Name one free agent Hendry wanted to keep who got away. Matt Clement doesn't count. Nobody really wanted that slapdick around here.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
But Hendry is. The probability is that Hendry won't be the one negotiating any extension with Wood.
Quote from: Chuckosan on June 26, 2008, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
But Hendry is. The probability is that Hendry won't be the one negotiating any extension with Wood.
Why would the new owner get rid of a GM after a very successful season?
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on June 26, 2008, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
But Hendry is. The probability is that Hendry won't be the one negotiating any extension with Wood.
Why would the new owner get rid of a GM after a very successful season?
Don't get him started. We'll have to bring Chuck North in.
Quote from: Chuckosan on June 26, 2008, 10:50:31 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
But Hendry is. The 1% probability is that Hendry won't be the one negotiating any extension with Wood.
Reality'd. Clearly Chuck North wasn't paying attention in the shoutbox yesterday.
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:59:35 AM
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Until set-up men have the same status as closers, guys like Marmol are going to want the spotlight and the cash. Holds are a sexy stat and don't bring in the big bucks. He's going to want to close.
People don't value relievers that aren't closers. Look at the new Steinbrenner that thought Chamberlain was being wasted in the Yankees bullpen. Somebody will eventually pay Marmol to close games.
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:20:47 AM
Quote from: 5laky on June 26, 2008, 10:09:49 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 10:07:22 AM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 09:38:51 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 26, 2008, 08:32:01 AM
Anyone still believe there's no need for a dominant closer?
A dominant closer? Yes, I still believe that. A dominant bullpen, another story altogether. In fact, I would argue this Cubs bullpen is an argument for why spending resources on a dominant closer is foolish. Wood, Marmol, and Howry cost less than Wagner. Which would you rather have?
Wood has a hometown-discount contract. If he went on the open market, you can bet your tiny hairy ass he'd get Wagner money.
Still, if he keeps this up...maybe it's just naiveté on my part...I see the Cubs paying him whatever he deserves and keeping him here. He's been fucking awesome.
Say what you want about Hendry, but no Cubs' FA that Hendry has wanted to stay here hasn't stayed.
Wood ain't going anywhere.
I agree.
I think the Cubs will reciprocate in terms of money based on the way Wood has handled himself the past few years here.
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 10:53:42 AM
Why would the new owner get rid of a GM after a very successful season?
Oh my...
Quote from: Chuckosan on June 26, 2008, 11:19:03 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 10:53:42 AM
Why would the new owner get rid of a GM after a very successful season?
Oh my...
If the Cubs win 95 games and make the playoffs, a new owner isn't going to get rid of Hendry.
Quote from: Eli on June 26, 2008, 11:53:23 AM
Quote from: Chuckosan on June 26, 2008, 11:19:03 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 10:53:42 AM
Why would the new owner get rid of a GM after a very successful season?
Oh my...
If the Cubs win 95 games and make the playoffs, a new owner isn't going to get rid of Hendry.
Would Hendry stay?
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 11:05:06 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:59:35 AM
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Until set-up men have the same status as closers, guys like Marmol are going to want the spotlight and the cash. Holds are a sexy stat and don't bring in the big bucks. He's going to want to close.
People don't value relievers that aren't closers. Look at the new Steinbrenner that thought Chamberlain was being wasted in the Yankees bullpen. Somebody will eventually pay Marmol to close games.
He's not even a free agent for another 3 or 4 years. Maybe even 5, depending on his service time.
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 12:50:43 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 11:05:06 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:59:35 AM
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Until set-up men have the same status as closers, guys like Marmol are going to want the spotlight and the cash. Holds are a sexy stat and don't bring in the big bucks. He's going to want to close.
People don't value relievers that aren't closers. Look at the new Steinbrenner that thought Chamberlain was being wasted in the Yankees bullpen. Somebody will eventually pay Marmol to close games.
He's not even a free agent for another 3 or 4 years. Maybe even 5, depending on his service time.
Oh...really? Well that's good then.
Dammit Andre Dawson's Creek.....why did you have to get me all fired up about not being able to pay both of them?
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 01:01:56 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 12:50:43 PM
Quote from: butthead on June 26, 2008, 11:05:06 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:59:35 AM
Quote from: BH on June 26, 2008, 10:55:55 AM
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on June 26, 2008, 10:54:57 AM
Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Until set-up men have the same status as closers, guys like Marmol are going to want the spotlight and the cash. Holds are a sexy stat and don't bring in the big bucks. He's going to want to close.
People don't value relievers that aren't closers. Look at the new Steinbrenner that thought Chamberlain was being wasted in the Yankees bullpen. Somebody will eventually pay Marmol to close games.
He's not even a free agent for another 3 or 4 years. Maybe even 5, depending on his service time.
Oh...really? Well that's good then.
Dammit Andre Dawson's Creek.....why did you have to get me all fired up about not being able to pay both of them?
They've got maybe 2 more years of cheap Marmot. Then they'll buy out his last 2 years or so in an effort to get him locked up slightly cheaper than if he hit FA (it also minimizes the risk he'll actually leave).
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Every FA that Hendry brought back was because they would've had a huge void in that spot. They have Marmol to replace Wood and Marmol, some time soon, is gonna ask for big money. It's unusual to have two high paid (as in closers money) relievers in the back of a bullpen.
Unless you're the Cubs and you signed Eyre and Howry.
Even they aren't getting closer money. Marmol is going to get it (either from the Cubs or elsewhere).
Until set-up men have the same status as closers, guys like Marmol are going to want the spotlight and the cash. Holds are a sexy stat and don't bring in the big bucks. He's going to want to close.
People don't value relievers that aren't closers. Look at the new Steinbrenner that thought Chamberlain was being wasted in the Yankees bullpen. Somebody will eventually pay Marmol to close games.
He's not even a free agent for another 3 or 4 years. Maybe even 5, depending on his service time.
Oh...really? Well that's good then.
Dammit Andre Dawson's Creek.....why did you have to get me all fired up about not being able to pay both of them?
They've got maybe 2 more years of cheap Marmot. Then they'll buy out his last 2 years or so in an effort to get him locked up slightly cheaper than if he hit FA (it also minimizes the risk he'll actually leave).
The point is that the Cubs have him under control for a while. Middle relievers don't get rich in arbitration (this is an unsubstantiated generalization that sounds right). Regardles, this is a ~$9MM bullpen, and it'll probably stay that way. Remember, Howry and Eyre are both in their walk years (~$6MM put together).
I wouldn't worry about keeping Wood and Marmol.
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 01:59:20 PM
Middle relievers don't get rich in arbitration (this is an unsubstantiated generalization that sounds right)
Seems reasonable enough to me.
Marmol is under Cubs' control through 2012. He'll be 30 after that season, and who knows what sort of shape his arm will be in at that point, if his current usage pattern continues. I'm not too worried right now about losing him.
This is looking a bit ahead, but if he continues to be lights-out in the bullpen, he might be a good guy to trade in 2010 or 2011.
These are good problems to have. /just sayin'
Not long ago it looked like Kerry's career was basically over, so I'm glad to see him slaughtering the unbelievers in the closer role. A KW punch to Mariotti's smug face is about the only thing that could make this story better.
The Marmot is obviously amazing and I'm sure he'll be closing at some point. For now, he's a great weapon coming out of the pen as a stopper. Personally, I think he's more valuable in his current position than as a closer. How many times this year have we seen him come in with runners on base and strike out the side? I'm too lazy to look it up, but it's happened more than a few times.
Howry, Marmol, Wood. Thats a pretty damn intimidating (and usually effective) combo coming out of the pen in close games. I'm not gonna complain, especially considering some of the shit this team has had in the pen in the past.
Quote from: Cade on June 26, 2008, 03:12:55 PM
These are good problems to have. /just sayin'
Not long ago it looked like Kerry's career was basically over, so I'm glad to see him slaughtering the unbelievers in the closer role. A KW punch to Mariotti's smug face is about the only thing that could make this story better.
The Marmot is obviously amazing and I'm sure he'll be closing at some point. For now, he's a great weapon coming out of the pen as a stopper. Personally, I think he's more valuable in his current position than as a closer. How many times this year have we seen him come in with runners on base and strike out the side? I'm too lazy to look it up, but it's happened more than a few times.
Howry, Marmol, Wood. Thats a pretty damn intimidating (and usually effective) combo coming out of the pen in close games. I'm not gonna complain, especially considering some of the shit this team has had in the pen in the past.
Cliff Bartosh!
Quote from: Oleg on June 26, 2008, 01:59:20 PM
Middle relievers don't get rich in arbitration (this is an unsubstantiated generalization that sounds right).
Very true Oleg.
The other factor is that players get rich in arbitration if they are being consistently awesome at playing baseball. So if Marmol gets rich in a few years it will be because he has continued to be awesome at playing baseball. If you're like me, you enjoy when Cubs players are awesome, and when they are then you're happy they get paid shit tons of money because they deserve it and it's better for a dude like Marmol to get it then Scott Eyre.
He gave up another run, but it was worth it just to see that hook he dropped on Prince to end the game.
Oh, and Lou just called Prince "Cecil" for about the 27th time this season.
Never gets old.
Any untucked shirts on the field after the game?
Didn't think so.
Suck it fatboy.
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 16, 2008, 10:25:37 PM
Any untucked shirts on the field after the game?
Didn't think so.
Suck it fatboy.
Damn shame we'll never get to see what this team can do in the playoffs.
Quote from: Andy on September 16, 2008, 10:21:57 PM
He gave up another run, but it was worth it just to see that hook he dropped on Prince to end the game.
Oh, and Lou just called Prince "Cecil" for about the 27th time this season.
Never gets old.
That pitch was just plain filthy.
Happy birthday to this guy.
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
(http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cubspwntrolls001ch5.jpg)
Quote from: ~Apex on September 16, 2008, 11:20:43 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on September 16, 2008, 10:25:37 PM
Any untucked shirts on the field after the game?
Didn't think so.
Suck it fatboy.
Damn shame we'll never get to see what this team can do in the playoffs.
Yep.
Quote from: ~Apex on September 16, 2008, 11:37:18 PM
Happy birthday to this guy.
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
(http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cubspwntrolls001ch5.jpg)
You got the Cubs' win, but did you get the chocolate starfish?
That curve to strikeout Fat Prince was nasty.
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
Despite it all...I'll miss the hell out of him.
A true Cub (in all the good ways).
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i155/josue_chaqueta/kerrywoodmiddlefinger2.jpg)
Fuck Jim Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
This kind of sucks. Maybe it's the smart thing to do, maybe it's not, but that's not the issue. When you're a kid you get attached to the players on your favorite team, but as an adult you're supposed to be smarter than that. We are just rooting for laundry after all. But it is sad to see him go.
Intrepid reader: ChucktoChuck
Finally.
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
Godspeed?? Unless I am missing something, he isn't gone, is he?
Just because Gregg is in the mix, that shouldn't mean the end of one of my favorite Cubs...
*Edit: I'm an idiot.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6416.msg157351#msg157351
**Edit, again: Well motherfucker. I can't comprehend that guy with someone else. Oh well. It's a sad sad day but oh well..
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 13, 2008, 03:03:33 PM
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
Godspeed?? Unless I am missing something, he isn't gone, is he?
Just because Gregg is in the mix, that shouldn't mean the end of one of my favorite Cubs...
Yes: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/11/kerry-wood-and-cubs-split.html
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
Go to hell, Hendry.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
Hendry can go fuck himself.
It's also nice to see Jim lay the groundwork to sabotage the rest of the National League saying Kerry deserves a "three- or four-year, long-term contract".
Good to see they are getting rid of the guys that cost them the NLDS.
Does anyone know if Kevin Gregg knows any card tricks or something that will loosen up the clubhouse?
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 13, 2008, 03:08:05 PM
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FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
Kerry's taken one-year deals for about three straight years now (I'm sure I'll be corrected on that). For Jeebus' sake, he finally showed he can stay healthy and excel in a role and you let him walk? Because he wants a second or third year? Maybe I'm being obtuse, but this is really disheartening.
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FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
Kerry's taken one-year deals for about three straight years now (I'm sure I'll be corrected on that). For Jeebus' sake, he finally showed he can stay healthy and excel in a role and you let him walk? Because he wants a second or third year? Maybe I'm being obtuse, but this is really disheartening.
Don't worry it'll be even more disheartening when Peavy winds up in Atlanta and Dempster is pitching for somebody else next year.
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
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FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
Kerry's taken one-year deals for about three straight years now (I'm sure I'll be corrected on that). For Jeebus' sake, he finally showed he can stay healthy and excel in a role and you let him walk? Because he wants a second or third year? Maybe I'm being obtuse, but this is really disheartening.
Didn't he miss some time this year, too? This is a business. Like Jay Mohr said, "It's not show friends, it's SHOW ME THE MONEY!" Or something. I can't remember. But he was a real jerk in that movie. Jerry Maguire was trying to change the world, yo. And Jay Mohr was a saboteur. SABOTEUR!
What were we talking about?
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 13, 2008, 03:12:26 PM
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FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
Kerry's taken one-year deals for about three straight years now (I'm sure I'll be corrected on that). For Jeebus' sake, he finally showed he can stay healthy and excel in a role and you let him walk? Because he wants a second or third year? Maybe I'm being obtuse, but this is really disheartening.
Don't worry it'll be even more disheartening when Peavy winds up in Atlanta and Dempster is pitching for somebody else next year.
I can see the first happening, but if the first happens I don't think the Cubs will let Dempster leave. Either way, I just can't really comprehend this. Dammit.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
Yes, I am.
Quote from: JD on November 13, 2008, 03:16:52 PM
What were we talking about?
Hard to tell. I always fall under the spell of you avatar, JD.
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Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
This kind of sucks. Maybe it's the smart thing to do, maybe it's not, but that's not the issue. When you're a kid you get attached to the players on your favorite team, but as an adult you're supposed to be smarter than that. We are just rooting for laundry after all. But it is sad to see him go.
We are rooting for laundry, but let's be honest: who among us continued rooting for the Blitz after they traded the entire team (coaches and all) to the Wranglers in 1984?
Seriously, I'd love to see that experiment conducted on a grand scale. Swap the Dodgers and Angels (players, coaches, etc) and see what happens to the fans. They nearly did a similar swap when Jeffrey Loria, John Henry and MLB executed a three-way deal that gave Henry the Red Sox, MLB the Expos and Loria the Marlins. Torborg and staff and Cliff Floyd became Marlins.
The only reason we root for a team is because we identify with the team in some way. When a guy who has been with the team for 11 years leaves after having a strong season (and only being 31), it's disappointing.
Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
And yes, Mike D, I am a little bitch.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
I believe he's a "Type A" free agent.
In other news, the Sox dumped Steve Swisher's son. (http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2008/11/sox-send-swisher-to-yankees.html)
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:18:08 PM
Quote from: JD on November 13, 2008, 03:16:52 PM
What were we talking about?
Hard to tell. I always fall under the spell of you avatar, JD.
If you ain't too busy, then maybe you can take a ride into the danger zone with me so we can be playin' with the boys.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:10:08 PM
For Jeebus' sake, he finally showed he can stay healthy and excel in a role and you let him walk? Because he wants a second or third year? Maybe I'm being obtuse, but this is really disheartening.
He missed a month with a blister and he wants 4 years.
'Tanks, but no 'tanks to the reliever to nowhere.
This sucks. A lot. But I'll get over it. It's not like the time they let Paul Noce go.
Quote from: JD on November 13, 2008, 03:21:41 PM
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:18:08 PM
Quote from: JD on November 13, 2008, 03:16:52 PM
What were we talking about?
Hard to tell. I always fall under the spell of you avatar, JD.
If you ain't too busy, then maybe you can take a ride into the danger zone with me so we can be playin' with the boys.
JD, you take my breath away.
So I'm not the only one who feels like they just took a swift kick to the balls?
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
And yes, Mike D, I am a little bitch.
Those always go well.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 13, 2008, 03:08:05 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
I can think of one. Also a pitcher, wore glasses. Didn't bring the heat like Woody, but was pretty good also.
Wondering who is going to give Wood a 3 or 4 year deal, but sure there is someone out there who will. Thanks for the memories Kerry.
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Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
And yes, Mike D, I am a little bitch.
Those always go well.
I guess I feel like this: would we rather have Gregg, and two first round picks that may or may not (probably) pan out in two-to-four years or have Kerry effin' Wood for life? I'll take Kerry effin' Wood. I'm emotional right now...I've got the vapors.
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 13, 2008, 03:08:05 PM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
If you're too young to remember Greg Maddux walking away in his prime, then I forgive you.
Otherwise, you're a dope.
I can think of 4-5 other fucks on this team that are more highly-paid than Wood that I would rather see depart.
And while they have a history of questionable draft picks, if Demp also leaves they'll have five first-round selections and one or two of those should pan out.
Quote from: Dave B on November 13, 2008, 03:27:11 PM
I can think of 4-5 other fucks on this team that are more highly-paid than Wood that I would rather see depart.
And while they have a history of questionable draft picks, if Demp also leaves they'll have five first-round selections and one or two of those should pan out.
Of course none will pan out in time to make a shit's worth of difference in 2009.
Wood is gone but Jason Marquis is still fucking here. Lovely. Just fucking lovely.
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Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
I can think of one. Also a pitcher, wore glasses. Didn't bring the heat like Woody, but was pretty good also.
Wondering who is going to give Wood a 3 or 4 year deal, but sure there is someone out there who will. Thanks for the memories Kerry.
I was too young to feel the connect and pain for him...
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I am too young for the Maddux thing.
Yeti...your avatar made me feel a little better today. Thanks.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
And yes, Mike D, I am a little bitch.
We get two picks since he is a Type A, but they may not be in the first round. One will definitely be a "sandwich" pick, i.e. the round between 1 and 2, but the second pick will only be in the first round if the team that signs him is picking 17-32. Otherwise, the Cubs get their second round pick. However, if that team picks up another Type A before Kerry, then the Cubs would get their 3rd round pick.
So, it depends.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
I'm not all that upset either. I'll miss Kerry. Dude has huge balls and has been a favorite of mine since he came up. I'll always remember taking time out from studying for a Constitutional Law final to watch his 20k masterpiece. Of course he's had some other good to great years and performances, but has never achieved what most of us thought he would do to various injuries and through no fault of his own. However, it's time to part ways if he can get a long term deal. More power to him, but it's way too risky to give him anything beyond 2 years and an option, especially at the price it's going to cost. I wish him luck and hope he doesn't get injured again with one caveat. If he goes to the Mets or Cardinals I hope he never throws another pitch.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:26:47 PM
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Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
If you're too young to remember Greg Maddux walking away in his prime, then I forgive you.
Otherwise, you're a dope.
I still hate Larry Himes with the fury of thousands of white hot suns. Fuck him with said rusty fucking chainsaw.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on November 13, 2008, 03:25:42 PM
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
Quote from: Waco Kid on November 13, 2008, 03:35:50 PM
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Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
If you're too young to remember Greg Maddux walking away in his prime, then I forgive you.
Otherwise, you're a dope.
I still hate Larry Himes with the fury of thousands of white hot suns. Fuck him with said rusty fucking chainsaw.
Himes sucks, but Don Grenesko, a Cubs VP, was truly the evil piece of shit that lost Maddux. He's the one that pulled the offer that Maddux was going to accept.
Quote from: PenFoe on November 13, 2008, 03:37:48 PM
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
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Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
I haven't been this upset about a Cub leaving. Ever. Shit!
If you're too young to remember Greg Maddux walking away in his prime, then I forgive you.
Otherwise, you're a dope.
I still hate Larry Himes with the fury of thousands of white hot suns. Fuck him with said rusty fucking chainsaw.
Himes sucks, but Don Grenesko Stanton Cook, a Cubs VP, was truly the evil piece of shit that lost Maddux. He's the one that pulled the offer that Maddux was going to accept.
Different Tribune suit'd.
Maddux leaving was different for me, but because he was as good a pitcher as there was in baseball and he was in his prime. He couldn't be replaced. Marmol can replace Kerry, and it might be the smart move to pass on a long deal for him, but it still sucks because he was a favorite. But I'll get over it.
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Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Doesn't mean it was sane or reasonable.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
Pen, you should know by know that this is Huey's way of dealing with the giant pit of despair that is engulfing his soul right now. I think Andy pointed this out before game 3 when Huey was all "All is well, the Cubs are gonna come back and sweep and then YOU'LL ALL BE SORRY!"
I know how you feel, Huey. Wood has been my favorite Cub for a while, and although they're just strangers in pajamas on a team we like, he always seemed like a good dude, and he was awesome against Atlanta in 2003. So it sucks that he's gone. But I understand Huey's need to try to hang on to the rational side of this instead of collapsing into a quivering mess using Fro Dog's glove to wipe away the tears.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Doesn't mean it was sane or reasonable.
I'd also remind you that it wasn't long ago that Wood was thisclose (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cubs/2008-02-20-Wood-closer_N.htm) to actually retiring because of the cumulative toll of all the injuries. There's no way you can justify a multi-year deal for a guy whose career is hanging by a thread like that.
QuotePitcher Kerry Wood, completely exasperated, broke down and called his New York doctor. He scheduled an appointment. It was time, he said, for another surgery.
All that remained was a telephone call to Chicago.
He was planning to announce his retirement.
"I was one day from hanging them up," Wood said. "I had it. It was just the same ol' stuff. The pain wasn't going away.
"I had pretty much given up ever pitching again."
In regards to Kerry Wood --
Intrepid Reader: The Stranger
Take 'er easy dude. I know that you will.
To the guys who are being hand-wringingly disagreeable, can't we find some common ground? We all liked Kerry Wood. He was a good ballplayer, and a whale of a team player, with a genuinely likable personality. He went through a lot of shit for us. He went through a lot of shit with us.
Let's wish him well for his own future, and hope we knock 17 HRs off him if'n we have to face him at some point down the road. Happy trails, Kerry.
Friends, let us remember the sage advice of Walter Sobchak.
Intrepid Reader: Walter Sobchak
Calmer than you are.
Quote from: Simmer on November 13, 2008, 04:03:34 PM
To the guys who are being hand-wringingly disagreeable, can't we find some common ground?
Nope. Either you are crying your eyes out because your strikeout hero is gone, or dancing for joy because we aren't going to waste money on a shoulder injury waiting to happen.
Pick a side, Simmer. Pick a side.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
Which is an absolute fucking shame. Wood gets hurt climbing out of a hot tub and fuckwits like Marquis and the not-so-dearly-departed NEIFI!!! are Lou Fucking Gehrig.
Brian Fuentes?
I'm not sayin.......
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
Which is an absolute fucking shame. Wood gets hurt climbing out of a hot tub and fuckwits like Marquis and the not-so-dearly-departed NEIFI!!! are Lou Fucking Gehrig.
I would be really upset if I was ever diagnosed with Neifi Perez Disease.
Quote from: butthead on November 13, 2008, 04:07:33 PM
Quote from: Simmer on November 13, 2008, 04:03:34 PM
To the guys who are being hand-wringingly disagreeable, can't we find some common ground?
Nope. Either you are crying your eyes out because your strikeout hero is gone, or dancing for joy because we aren't going to waste money on a shoulder injury waiting to happen.
Pick a side, Simmer. Pick a side.
I picked a side, and its right here, square smack dab in the middle of the fence. Maybe thats why I feel...
Intrepid Reader: George C. ScottARGHHHHHHHHH .... My groin!
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
Which is an absolute fucking shame. Wood gets hurt climbing out of a hot tub and fuckwits like Marquis and the not-so-dearly-departed NEIFI!!! are Lou Fucking Gehrig.
I would be really upset if I was ever diagnosed with Neifi Perez Disease.
But, dude, just think of the Ruby! Or was it Rubby? Anyone remember the picture of the Perez brothers out in the bum-fucking-middle-of-nowhere with two random skank broads? That was a funny picture. Anyone remember enchanted puppies? Good times for jokes. Bad times for baseball.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
Which is an absolute fucking shame. Wood gets hurt climbing out of a hot tub and fuckwits like Marquis and the not-so-dearly-departed NEIFI!!! are Lou Fucking Gehrig.
To paraphrase Bill Hicks:
John Lennon is dead, but Barry Manilow continues to make fucking music.
This is a sad day for me, Kerry Wood was the last connection I had to the Cubs teams I watched growing up. I was 14 in 1998 when he threw the 20-strikeout game. He was one of the few Cubs who you absolutely knew wouldn't let anyone mess with him, then be able to then blow that guy away with a 98 mile-per-hour fastball or fool him completely with the slider. That combination of attitude and talent sadly hasn't come to the Cubs very often in my lifetime.
The only hope I have now is that he'll go to the American League so the Cubs won't have to face him.
I have a distinct, terrible vision that Woody goes to Milwaukee.
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 05:18:27 PM
I have a distinct, terrible vision that Woody goes to Milwaukee.
Or St. Louis.
Or the Mets.
Part of me is holding out hope that he wouldn't since...you know...he
gets it. I hope he goes to the Rangers, that way he'll be "home" and, outside of an occasional interleague match-up, I can just fondly root for him.
But at this point all bets are off.
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Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 05:18:27 PM
I have a distinct, terrible vision that Woody goes to Milwaukee.
Or St. Louis.
Or the Mets.
Part of me is holding out hope that he wouldn't since...you know...he gets it.
I hope he goes to the Rangers, that way he'll be "home" and, outside of an occasional interleague match-up, I can just fondly root for him.
But at this point all bets are off.
The Rangers would be perfect. There aren't even Ranger fans. Have you ever met one? No. Case closed.
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Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Meh.
I'm not nearly as upset about this as I thought I would be.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
(http://www.slapupsidethehead.com/wp-content/media/2008/02/pot-and-kettle.jpg)
How am I a little bitch? I thought I was just ANGRY.
I would say that, first and foremost, calling other people out for actual attachments to players would rank as a characteristic on that list.
When you say "first and foremost" it implies a point in addition to the first one.
No matter. I'm attached to players, sure. But if there is sound reasoning for letting a player that I am atatched to go, then I'm not about to kick up some dirt over it.
Wood is fragile and he's asking for 3-4 years? He's easily my favorite Cub for the past decade but there's nothing sane or reasonable about providing that kind of a deal. Move on.
Some of y'all are little bitches.
JASON MARQUIS got a 3-year deal.
Yeah, but he hasn't been hurt ONCE during that time. God damnit.
Which is an absolute fucking shame. Wood gets hurt climbing out of a hot tub and fuckwits like Marquis and the not-so-dearly-departed NEIFI!!! are Lou Fucking Gehrig.
To paraphrase Bill Hicks:
John Lennon is dead, but Barry Manilow continues to make fucking music.
To paraphrase Simmer:
Bill Hicks is dead, but Dennis Leary/Dane Cook continues to make a fucking living.
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Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 05:18:27 PM
I have a distinct, terrible vision that Woody goes to Milwaukee.
Or St. Louis.
Or the Mets.
Part of me is holding out hope that he wouldn't since...you know...he gets it.
I hope he goes to the Rangers, that way he'll be "home" and, outside of an occasional interleague match-up, I can just fondly root for him.
But at this point all bets are off.
The Rangers would be perfect. There aren't even Ranger fans. Have you ever met one? No. Case closed.
Two of my friends are Rangers fans. I agree that it would be a perfect destination for Wood. That would put me at ease.
Thankfully, Pollyellon has explained why this is so awful.
QuoteMany of you think I make too much out of clubhouse chemistry, but Kerry Wood was one of the leaders of this team, someone others, not just pitchers, looked up to. Who's the face of the franchise now? Bat-breaking Carlos Zambrano? Quiet Derrek Lee? Maybe Geovany Soto could step up in a couple of years, but it seems a bit early for that. I'm very sad that Wood, who is one of my favorite players, is going to be in another uniform next year -- and the team 90 miles to the north in Milwaukee is looking for a closer and I'm guessing Doug Melvin would love nothing more than to stick it to the Cubs by offering Wood a three or four year deal.
Does he mean the "bat-breaking" Carlos Zambrano who actually showed up for the playoffs that were cancelled? Yeah, we definitely can't have him as The Face of the Franchise. That hothead.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on November 13, 2008, 06:05:19 PM
Thankfully, Pollyellon has explained why this is so awful.
QuoteMany of you think I make too much out of clubhouse chemistry, but Kerry Wood was one of the leaders of this team, someone others, not just pitchers, looked up to. Who's the face of the franchise now? Bat-breaking Carlos Zambrano? Quiet Derrek Lee? Maybe Geovany Soto could step up in a couple of years, but it seems a bit early for that. I'm very sad that Wood, who is one of my favorite players, is going to be in another uniform next year -- and the team 90 miles to the north in Milwaukee is looking for a closer and I'm guessing Doug Melvin would love nothing more than to stick it to the Cubs by offering Wood a three or four year deal.
Does he mean the "bat-breaking" Carlos Zambrano who actually showed up for the playoffs that were cancelled? Yeah, we definitely can't have him as The Face of the Franchise. That hothead.
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
But you're not Al Yellon. So that's at least something.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on November 13, 2008, 06:05:19 PM
Thankfully, Pollyellon has explained why this is so awful.
QuoteMany of you think I make too much out of clubhouse chemistry, but Kerry Wood was one of the leaders of this team, someone others, not just pitchers, looked up to. Who's the face of the franchise now? Bat-breaking Carlos Zambrano? Quiet Derrek Lee? Maybe Geovany Soto could step up in a couple of years, but it seems a bit early for that. I'm very sad that Wood, who is one of my favorite players, is going to be in another uniform next year -- and the team 90 miles to the north in Milwaukee is looking for a closer and I'm guessing Doug Melvin would love nothing more than to stick it to the Cubs by offering Wood a three or four year deal.
Does he mean the "bat-breaking" Carlos Zambrano who actually showed up for the playoffs that were cancelled? Yeah, we definitely can't have him as The Face of the Franchise. That hothead.
SUPYAD? I finally figured out what that meant yesterday. I'm a dope. DANG!
(Just by adding "DANG!" to that post, Thrill beat me to the SUPYAD Post Punch. DANG! FACE. DANGFACE.)
QuoteI'm guessing Doug Melvin would love nothing more than to stick it to the Cubs by offering Wood a three or four year deal.
I never read BCB and I often complain about it when others link that shit here. This is a fine example why. GotDAYYYUMN, Al. This is stupidity on the "headbutt-a-brick" level. Yeah, the Brewers will really stick it to us there. Their DL will rival ours. Whatever will we do!
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Do the Cubs get two first-round draft picks because of this?
It's probably the right thing to do, but I got that kick in the balls feeling in my stomach right now.
And yes, Mike D, I am a little bitch.
Tits.
What did you say, dude?
There can't really be a team out there that will offer Kerry a four year deal, right? I mean, unless "year" means month.
Quote from: Andy on November 13, 2008, 06:29:46 PM
There can't really be a team out there that will offer Kerry a four year deal, right? I mean, unless "year" means month.
I think even three would be some kind of crazy.
Check this out from Pollyellon.
QuoteSigh...
... I'm afraid you're right. The value of Kerry Wood to this franchise, however, transcends his abilities on the field. That's what they are going to miss.
They had better sign Ryan Dempster now, or the inmates are going to be running the asylum like in 2004, and it won't be pretty.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Nov 13, 2008 4:55 PM CST to parent up reply reply 0 recs
Because clearly, this will now cause chaos!
Kevin Millar to the rescue!
People who type "sigh" should be dragged across broken glass.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 06:47:24 PM
People who type "sigh" should be dragged across broken glass.
I'd like to borrow this at some point. Not here, though. I might not give you credit. Just a heads up.
Quote from: Andy on November 13, 2008, 06:29:46 PM
There can't really be a team out there that will offer Kerry a four year deal, right? I mean, unless "year" means month.
That is my hope as well, and Wood will come back to the Cubs for a 2 year deal. Unfortunately I have learned to never underestimate the stupidity of a General Manager.
If Wood wanted a 3 or 4 year deal, it's pretty hard to justify it at this point, so I can't argue with Hendry for telling him au revoir. I think it's perfectly reasonable to lament a favorite guy's tenure ending.
I also think it's reasonable to question how Gregg for Wood makes the team better in 2009. (I know Wood for 4 years is not practical). Peavy has not yet been acquired. Dempster has not been re-signed.
Let's not debate whether it was reasonable to sign him to a 3 or 4 year deal.
Instead, let's toast Wood for this (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199805060.shtml).
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL199807210.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN199808260.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199810030.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200005020.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN200104270.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200105250.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200106060.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN200108030.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200205070.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200304120.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200306070.shtml)
And this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200309170.shtml)
Of course, this. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL200309300.shtml)
Oh, and this (the biggest win by the Cubs' franchise in the last 100 years). (http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL200310050.shtml)
(http://images.art.com/images/products/small/10127000/10127553.jpg)
Even this, the game-tying Game 7 homer.
The memories of 2004, 2005, 2006? Let's just say it was lost in the haze of the Dusty Baker era. Look over the beginning of this thread as he had moments last year and this year of awing us with his stuff. He was unfair when he was at his best. He had a couple maddening outings when his control temporarily abandoned him. Oh well.
Again, a three or four year deal is ridiculous for Kerry Wood. Giving him 2 years is probably pushing it. I just wanted him to be part of the team next year when it wins the World Series.
Great stuff, TJ.
When his career ends and he settles down in Texas with his family - I have a feeling we'll see Kerry Wood throwing out the first pitch and waving to the crowd definitely a few times in Chicago.
I know we all have a sentimental attachment to Wood, but he probably wants $10-12 million a year. No closer should get that much cash, especially not one with Wood's injury history. I don't blame Hendry here.
I do not approve.
Quote from: Eli on November 13, 2008, 07:16:35 PM
I know we all have a sentimental attachment to Wood, but he probably wants $10-12 million a year. No closer should get that much cash, especially not one with Wood's injury history. I don't blame Hendry here.
You can't blame Hendry. I'd love to see Wood back, and it sucks that he has to go, but it's the smart choice.
Also, it's a sad reflection (yet fitting) that many people consider Kerry Wood -- at times brilliant, but ultimately disappointing -- the face of the Cubs.
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I heard Hendry say on Boers and Bernstein today that he considers Kerry Wood a younger "brother." He said that they'll be friends for the rest of their lives. He also said that when Wood retires he'll always have a spot with the team, whether it's as a coach, advisor, consultant, Spring Training instructor, ambassador, whatever he wants. He said that Kerry has the potential to earn money elsewhere that the Cubs are not in a position to pay him right now and he should go do it.
So if you're mad at Hendry for Kerry Wood leaving the Cubs you're a bit off base. Like Moises Alou, you're not paying attention and you deserve to get hosed.
And now, I'm going to bitch and whine because Kerry Wood will be pitching for the Dodgers next year.
FUUUUUUUDFJ;lkasdjfgkl;ajwl;kfgjpq;iojrwfp;ijrwf...
Ok. I feel better now.
Quote from: Eli on November 13, 2008, 07:34:15 PM
Also, it's a sad reflection (yet fitting) that many people consider Kerry Wood -- at times brilliant, but ultimately disappointing -- the face of the Cubs.
I was just saying that to my wife earlier tonight. I used some different words, but the gist was the exact same.
Quote from: Andy on November 13, 2008, 06:46:18 PM
Check this out from Pollyellon.
QuoteSigh...
... I'm afraid you're right. The value of Kerry Wood to this franchise, however, transcends his abilities on the field. That's what they are going to miss.
They had better sign Ryan Dempster now, or the inmates are going to be running the asylum like in 2004, and it won't be pretty.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Nov 13, 2008 4:55 PM CST to parent up reply reply 0 recs
Because clearly, this will now cause chaos!
Kevin Millar to the rescue!
Ryan Dempster? Kevin Millar? Al, are you serious? ...Sigh...
Bring on the broken glass dragging.
Quote from: Simmer on November 13, 2008, 08:10:11 PM
Quote from: Andy on November 13, 2008, 06:46:18 PM
Check this out from Pollyellon.
QuoteSigh...
... I'm afraid you're right. The value of Kerry Wood to this franchise, however, transcends his abilities on the field. That's what they are going to miss.
They had better sign Ryan Dempster now, or the inmates are going to be running the asylum like in 2004, and it won't be pretty.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Nov 13, 2008 4:55 PM CST to parent up reply reply 0 recs
Because clearly, this will now cause chaos!
Kevin Millar to the rescue!
Ryan Dempster? Kevin Millar? Al, are you serious? ...Sigh...
Bring on the broken glass dragging.
Sigh...
Doing it in jest to mock someone like Al doesn't count Simmer. God!
I equate this to John Wetteland leaving the Yankees after they won the Series in 1996.
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Hendry claims the only reason he announced that the Cubs would not bring Kerry back was so that Kerry would get full value on the market. Hendry thought that like last year, if other GMs assumed he was coming back to the Cubs that nobody would make him a serious offer.
He might find that GMs don't make a serious offer to a tough as nails, all-around good guy, not because they don't think highly of him, or because they think he's going back to the Cubs, but because his arm is hanging by a thread.
QuoteSigh...
... I'm afraid you're right. The value of Kerry Wood to this franchise, however, transcends his abilities on the field. That's what they are going to miss.
They had better sign Ryan Dempster now, or the inmates are going to be running the asylum like in 2004, and it won't be pretty.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Nov 13, 2008 4:55 PM CST to parent up reply reply 0 recs
Well then let's hear 'em, bologna beard.
Wait, on second thought, no. Let's not hear them.
Quote from: Andy on November 13, 2008, 09:19:03 PM
Hendry claims the only reason he announced that the Cubs would not bring Kerry back was so that Kerry would get full value on the market. Hendry thought that like last year, if other GMs assumed he was coming back to the Cubs that nobody would make him a serious offer.
He might find that GMs don't make a serious offer to a tough as nails, all-around good guy, not because they don't think highly of him, or because they think he's going back to the Cubs, but because his arm is hanging by a thread.
And I guess if Wood goes out and finds the best he can get are incentive-laden two-year deals in places such as Milwaukee, Detroit, Cincinnati and Anaheim, maybe he comes back to Hendry and gives him a Hawk-style contract.
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Some of y'all are little bitches.
Thank baby fucking jesus that I checked to see if you thought it was ok for me to be sad about this.
I'll miss his attitude.
I'll miss watching him pitch.
Baseball's appeal to me is more than just scoring more runs than the other team.
I'm not ignorant of the financial realities of the game, but that's not where I think the soul of the game resides.
There's few places I'd rather be than Wrigley on any given game day.
It's not because Marmol's 167 ERA+ only cost $430k.
Quote from: PTanner on April 07, 2008, 08:54:50 AM
The Cubs keep trying out walkout music for Wood (Yesterday was "Welcome To The Jungle"). Wood has said he'd just as soon have the organist play.
Wood is bad-ass.
This.
Quote from: Eli on November 13, 2008, 07:34:15 PM
Also, it's a sad reflection (yet fitting) that many people consider Kerry Wood -- at times brilliant, but ultimately disappointing -- the face of the Cubs.
I'm sorry, did you say something? I can't stop looking at Kirsten Bell's shapely ass.
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
Dude. Money orders. Get with the times.
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
Quote from: ~Apex on November 13, 2008, 08:05:33 PM
I heard Hendry say on Boers and Bernstein today that he considers Kerry Wood a younger "brother." He said that they'll be friends for the rest of their lives. He also said that when Wood retires he'll always have a spot with the team, whether it's as a coach, advisor, consultant, Spring Training instructor, ambassador, whatever he wants. He said that Kerry has the potential to earn money elsewhere that the Cubs are not in a position to pay him right now and he should go do it.
So if you're mad at Hendry for Kerry Wood leaving the Cubs you're a bit off base. Like Moises Alou, you're not paying attention and you deserve to get hosed.
And now, I'm going to bitch and whine because Kerry Wood will be pitching for the Dodgers next year.
FUUUUUUUDFJ;lkasdjfgkl;ajwl;kfgjpq;iojrwfp;ijrwf...
Ok. I feel better now.
THIS. THIS. THIS.
Kerry Wood IS the Cubs for me. He and I came up at the same time. And if I were Jim Hendry, I'd have let him walk, too - and I, too, would have hated having to do it.
In a parallel Universe, the one where Hendry just gave Kerry a 4-year, $35m deal, I'm going to be watching this message board to see the weeping and gnashing of teeth half way through next season when Wood's shoulder gives up once and for all. I hope that parallel Hendry is ready for a rough ride from the fans.
I hope Wood gets to take the mound at least one more time at Wrigley, so everyone can give him the Standing O as thanks.
Then I hope he gets torched.
And I'm sure that's how he wants it.
Quote from: Tonker on November 14, 2008, 02:52:55 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on November 13, 2008, 08:05:33 PM
I heard Hendry say on Boers and Bernstein today that he considers Kerry Wood a younger "brother." He said that they'll be friends for the rest of their lives. He also said that when Wood retires he'll always have a spot with the team, whether it's as a coach, advisor, consultant, Spring Training instructor, ambassador, whatever he wants. He said that Kerry has the potential to earn money elsewhere that the Cubs are not in a position to pay him right now and he should go do it.
So if you're mad at Hendry for Kerry Wood leaving the Cubs you're a bit off base. Like Moises Alou, you're not paying attention and you deserve to get hosed.
And now, I'm going to bitch and whine because Kerry Wood will be pitching for the Dodgers next year.
FUUUUUUUDFJ;lkasdjfgkl;ajwl;kfgjpq;iojrwfp;ijrwf...
Ok. I feel better now.
THIS. THIS. THIS.
Kerry Wood IS the Cubs for me. He and I came up at the same time. And if I were Jim Hendry, I'd have let him walk, too - and I, too, would have hated having to do it.
In a parallel Universe, the one where Hendry just gave Kerry a 4-year, $35m deal, I'm going to be watching this message board to see the weeping and gnashing of teeth half way through next season when Wood's shoulder gives up once and for all. I hope that parallel Hendry is ready for a rough ride from the fans.
Wood to you is Andre Dawson to me. My first year as a Cub fan was Andre's first year as a Cub ... then, when I turned 13 he was gone.
If the parallel is accurate, then cheer up chum. You just became a man, although you now have to deal with a decade of self confidence issues and you're a long way off from getting laid for the first time. ...yeah, on second thought, the comparison kind of falls apart.
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
hi
Quote from: Pre on November 13, 2008, 10:02:01 PM
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Some of y'all are little bitches.
Thank baby fucking jesus that I checked to see if you thought it was ok for me to be sad about this.
It's fine to be sad.
I'm sad. I'm referring to the petuant overreaction like this:
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 13, 2008, 02:57:09 PM
Fuck Jim Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Quote from: JakeD on November 13, 2008, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 13, 2008, 02:57:09 PM
Fuck Jim Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Amen.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
Go to hell, Hendry.
Quote from: Weebs on November 13, 2008, 03:09:52 PM
Hendry can go fuck himself.
I'd be interested in the details. Was is 4-40 or nothing? Was 2-24 with an option to make it 3-36 even on the table? 4 years is absolutely too long, 2 years would be perfect. 3 with a buyout would've been a nice compromise.
Quote from: TDubbs on November 14, 2008, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
hi
You bring a smile to my face, Tip, even in this time of mourning.
Quote from: TDubbs on November 14, 2008, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
hi
SMG... I think Chad here has a few questions for you on the finer points of anatomy.
Quote from: Mike D on November 14, 2008, 08:15:52 AM
Quote from: Pre on November 13, 2008, 10:02:01 PM
Quote from: Mike D on November 13, 2008, 03:14:32 PM
Some of y'all are little bitches.
Thank baby fucking jesus that I checked to see if you thought it was ok for me to be sad about this.
It's fine to be sad. I'm sad. I'm referring to the petuant overreaction like this:
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 13, 2008, 02:57:09 PM
Fuck Jim Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Quote from: JakeD on November 13, 2008, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 13, 2008, 02:57:09 PM
Fuck Jim Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Amen.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on November 13, 2008, 03:06:02 PM
FUCK BALLS COCK DICK MEAT CURTAIN DONUT FUCK COCK I HATE THIS SHIT BALLS DICK COCK FUCK SHIT BITCH DOUCHE.
Fuck. This sucks. On a sentimental level, this is a kick in the fuckin' sperm flagella.
Go to hell, Hendry.
Quote from: Weebs on November 13, 2008, 03:09:52 PM
Hendry can go fuck himself.
I think that there are some folks who need a time out.
Quote from: Thrillho on November 14, 2008, 10:02:01 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on November 14, 2008, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
hi
SMG... I think Chad here has a few questions for you on the finer points of anatomy.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the MEAT CURTAIN....
*I'm sorry. Did I cross a line there?
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
This.
Quote from: Jon on November 14, 2008, 10:16:14 AM
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
This.
This is what happens when you elect a black, socialist president....
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 14, 2008, 10:15:24 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 14, 2008, 10:02:01 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on November 14, 2008, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 11:22:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on November 13, 2008, 10:47:57 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 13, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: smg on November 13, 2008, 07:20:28 PM
I do not approve.
So now that Prior and Wood are gone, do you have to find a new team?
I was never into Prior.
I don't need a new team; I might, however, have to get Extra Innings again, which I was perhaps planning to skip.
Sounds to me like you already have your checkbook out.
(People still use checks, right?)
People who pay by check in stores deserve to get caught in horrible traffic jams while being stuck behind 18-wheelers that totally block their view of what might be happening on their way home from using such inconsiderate instruments of payment. Especially the ones who actually do the math in their check register at the store.*
*I say this even though my PC isn't working, and I can't access my electronic check register in Quicken until I get a copy of Windows to install on my Mac. I would never go back to writing checks. So 20th century.
hi
SMG... I think Chad here has a few questions for you on the finer points of anatomy.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of the MEAT CURTAIN....
*I'm sorry. Did I cross a line there?
Pretty sure you did, you fabulous closet case.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on November 14, 2008, 10:17:59 AM
Quote from: Jon on November 14, 2008, 10:16:14 AM
Quote from: TJ on November 13, 2008, 02:49:36 PM
He was fragile. But there were few players that I rooted for more than him.
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-07/40731420.jpg)
Godspeed, Kerry Wood.
This.
This is what happens when you elect a black, socialist president....
This.
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
Goddammit.
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
If that's true then Hendry really is an idiot.
Quote from: 5laky on November 14, 2008, 03:20:20 PM
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
Goddammit.
I just typed the exact same response and was about to post.
As Lone Star said Fuck Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
Quote from: LoneStarCubFan on November 14, 2008, 03:20:28 PM
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
If that's true then Hendry really is an idiot.
Yes, that makes it far more frustrating.
ANGRY
Quote from: Waco Kid on November 14, 2008, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 14, 2008, 03:20:20 PM
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
Goddammit.
I just typed the exact same response and was about to post.
As Lone Star said Fuck Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
What. the. fuck.
(A) Re-sign Wood to a one year deal. Profit.
(B) Tell Wood to get bent. Trade one of your best prospects for a pretty good reliever who's worse than Wood.
Great decision, fatso.
If this is true, then consider me a little bitch.
Quote from: Mike D on November 14, 2008, 03:28:02 PM
If this is true, then continue to consider me a little bitch.
Done'd
Quote from: RV on November 14, 2008, 03:27:36 PM
Quote from: Waco Kid on November 14, 2008, 03:21:38 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 14, 2008, 03:20:20 PM
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
Goddammit.
I just typed the exact same response and was about to post.
As Lone Star said Fuck Hendry with a rusty fucking chainsaw.
What. the. fuck.
(A) Re-sign Wood to a one year deal. Profit.
(B) Tell Wood to get bent. Trade one of your best prospects for a pretty good reliever who's worse than Wood.
Great decision, fatso.
I don't understand why Jumbo wouldn't go with a one year deal if Wood was open to it. Hendry's an idiot.
Hopefully Kerm will be able to go to this year's BLOGGER'S LUNCHEON so he can find out from Hendry how much of this is true.
AFOOT!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: Mike D on November 14, 2008, 03:28:02 PM
If this is true, then consider me a little bitch.
If it's true then there really shouldn't be anything preventing Wood from coming back. Hendry can still make it happen.
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
What?
No.
You're joking.
You're just pulling our legs, right?
That does it.
I am going to jump off of this chair and elbow drop my keyboard. For real. Watch me.
What the hell? What the fuck? What the hell? Goddamnit.
What is it with Hendry and his love for handing the Marlins pitching prospects in exchange for steaming piles of shit?
(http://assets.espn.go.com/i/mag/blog/woodmiller.jpg)
Well then, Hendry is dumb.
Quote from: CT II on November 14, 2008, 04:10:47 PM
Well then, Hendry is dumb.
The sun rises in the east.
The pope is catholic.
Quote from: smg on November 14, 2008, 03:17:56 PM
Kerry would have "done anything" (http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/11/wood-leaving-cu.html), including taking a one-year deal, in order to stay.
If that's the case, I really don't understand Hendry's line of thinking. There better be some Peavage coming to make up for this debacle.
Quote from: Old Style Man on November 14, 2008, 03:43:10 PM
Quote from: Mike D on November 14, 2008, 03:28:02 PM
If this is true, then consider me a little bitch.
If it's true then there really shouldn't be anything preventing Wood from coming back. Hendry can still make it happen.
Exactly.
Poop. I guess we'll feel better when he signs K-Rod though. Right? Won't we?
ANGRY ANGRY ANGRY
Ah, shit... reading that, I felt personally rejected. If Wood was willing to take a year, there's really no excuse for letting him go - even if Hendry had had something far better than Gregg lined up. So maybe you have to pay a couple of mildo over the odds? Kerry's worth more than that to the Cubs.
The only possible rationale I can see for this is that Hendry really is as close to Woody as he says he is, and knows that Kerry will get a silly multiyear deal from some other GM - essentially, he's being cruel to be kind. Still, Hendry's first priority should be the Cubs' welfare - not Wood's - and surely Kerry's big enough and ugly enough to make these kind of decisions himself?
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
Quote from: CT II on November 15, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'm broke, but I hear there's a guy in Dallas that's interested.
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 01:13:39 PM
Quote from: CT II on November 15, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'm broke, but I hear there's a guy in Dallas that's interested.
Sorry, Yellon shot that one down.
Quote from: CT II on November 15, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 12:32:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'll start buying up Replay For Riches scratch-and-wins, you tackle Little Lotto. RV will pwn the Dow.
I'm sure we can scrape together what we need in no time.
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
Best Post Of Thread Award goes to Slaky, come on down and take your award, y'little rascal you!
Quote from: Thrillho on November 15, 2008, 02:20:59 PM
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Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: smg on November 15, 2008, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'll start buying up Replay For Riches scratch-and-wins, you tackle Little Lotto. RV will pwn the Dow.
I'm sure we can scrape together what we need in no time.
I've always said that one day we could have actual real life legitimate say-so within the Cubs organization. For serious. It has already begun.
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Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'm broke, but I hear there's a guy in Dallas that's interested.
I am. But I don't think I can scare up the cash on such short notice. I can see if Mark Cuban would like to buy in though.
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Quote from: Gil Gunderson on November 15, 2008, 10:42:41 AM
Quote from: butthead on November 15, 2008, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'm broke, but I hear there's a guy in Dallas that's interested.
I am. But I don't think I can scare up the cash on such short notice. I can see if Mark Cuban would like to buy in though.
LoneStar would make George Steinbrenner seem like PK Wrigley.
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Quote from: 5laky on November 15, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
After that article comes out, how does Hendry not call Wood or his agent (or both on some new-fangled conference call function that I don't think has been invented yet) and say, "Hey, Kerry. I fucked this one up. I thought we were doing what's best for you, but you want a one year deal to stay here? You got it bud. How much do you want? It's on."
That's what I'd do.
If Hendry does not offer him a one year deal now, then somebody is lying. Either.....
1. Hendry really doesn't want him back.
or
2. Piniella doesn't want him back.
or
3. Marmol is whining about not being the closer and they are trying to make him happy for some reason.
or
4. Kerry really wouldn't accept a one year deal but is trying to come off as the good guy to the media and fans.
Even though I like Kerry Wood as much as the next Cubs fan, this does seem pretty likely. Isn't this what most professional athletes say when they leave a city they've been a part of for a while?
He said yesterday that they live here year-round and they're putting their kids in school here. His wife is from Chicago. I think he meant it.
I do too. My thinking is that Hendry and the rest of the staff decided it's time to move on.
Well if they can get him for one year, it's stupid to move on. There were two relievers on the team worth a damn last year, and now there is one. It's not like it's a rebuilding year.
Yeah, that's how most of us feel. Unfortunately, we aren't the staff.
We should be the staff. That would be cool.
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
I'm broke, but I hear there's a guy in Dallas that's interested.
I am. But I don't think I can scare up the cash on such short notice. I can see if Mark Cuban would like to buy in though.
LoneStar would make George Steinbrenner seem like PK Wrigley.
Owner ANGRYHuey would yell at the outfielders to get off his lawn.
Quote from: CT II on November 15, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
You'd better not be dipping into our Viking money.
Quote from: Kerm on November 17, 2008, 11:11:32 AM
Quote from: CT II on November 15, 2008, 12:55:05 PM
Sam Zell needs buyers...who's with me?
You'd better not be dipping into our Viking money.
The Viking investment is completely seperate and for Shoutboxers only.
SHOUTBOXERS ONLY.
Kerm's avatar wins.
Bump via Shoutbox...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/12/718354/silent-protest-at-the-conv
QuoteSilent "protest" at the Convention
by Doggie Stalker on Jan 12, 2009 11:39 AM CST
If you are going to the Convention and were unhappy about how the Kerry Wood situation was handled ( as in did we dump him for the money, was the idea of a one year contract EVER mentioned, are we better off with Gregg/Marmol than Marmol/Wood and what if anything did Lou have to do with this ?) please consider wearing a Wood T shirt or Jersey ( if you have one) to the business meeting at 9AM Saturday. Feel free to wear DeRosa item for same effect.
I picked up a remaindered Wood T shirt for this purpose when I was in town over Thanksgiving ( and he was technically still with the team). I don't usually have player specific items but I wanted something for Wood so that I could wear at the Convention.
Needless to say if you think Hendry handled the Wood /DeRosa situations to your satisfaction you can wear what you like.
QuoteI'll wear my Wood jersey.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 12, 2009 11:43 AM CST
Quote from: Tank on January 12, 2009, 11:46:58 AM
Bump via Shoutbox...
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QuoteSilent "protest" at the Convention
by Doggie Stalker on Jan 12, 2009 11:39 AM CST
If you are going to the Convention and were unhappy about how the Kerry Wood situation was handled ( as in did we dump him for the money, was the idea of a one year contract EVER mentioned, are we better off with Gregg/Marmol than Marmol/Wood and what if anything did Lou have to do with this ?) please consider wearing a Wood T shirt or Jersey ( if you have one) to the business meeting at 9AM Saturday. Feel free to wear DeRosa item for same effect.
I picked up a remaindered Wood T shirt for this purpose when I was in town over Thanksgiving ( and he was technically still with the team). I don't usually have player specific items but I wanted something for Wood so that I could wear at the Convention.
Needless to say if you think Hendry handled the Wood /DeRosa situations to your satisfaction you can wear what you like.
QuoteI'll wear my Wood jersey.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 12, 2009 11:43 AM CST
Kermit is wearing his Essian jersey to protest the way Jim Essian's firing was handled.
Quote from: Tank on January 12, 2009, 11:46:58 AM
Bump via Shoutbox...
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QuoteSilent "protest" at the Convention
by Doggie Stalker on Jan 12, 2009 11:39 AM CST
If you are going to the Convention and were unhappy about how the Kerry Wood situation was handled ( as in did we dump him for the money, was the idea of a one year contract EVER mentioned, are we better off with Gregg/Marmol than Marmol/Wood and what if anything did Lou have to do with this ?) please consider wearing a Wood T shirt or Jersey ( if you have one) to the business meeting at 9AM Saturday. Feel free to wear DeRosa item for same effect.
I picked up a remaindered Wood T shirt for this purpose when I was in town over Thanksgiving ( and he was technically still with the team). I don't usually have player specific items but I wanted something for Wood so that I could wear at the Convention.
Needless to say if you think Hendry handled the Wood /DeRosa situations to your satisfaction you can wear what you like.
QuoteI'll wear my Wood jersey.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jan 12, 2009 11:43 AM CST
Great news guys. You can wear what you like to the Cubs Convention. I'm going to go masturbate.
This crazy biotch is still bitter over the Maddux dealings, and now she's steamed over Woody. Makes me think the Cubs did the right thing.
Somebody ought to inform Crane Kenney of Al's protests so he won't grant him any further interviews.
DPD. I hope this is sarcasm, but I don't think so:
Good idea Doggie, but needs more ooomph!
I don't think mgmt will think twice about seeing a bunch of Wood or DeRosa jerseys in the audience. If they notice them at all, they'll just probably think it's the economy – folks can't afford new shirts.
If you really want to make a statement, you need to take it back to the streets! Power to the people! Stage a sit-in! Lock arms in front of the ballroom doors and sing "Amazing Wood, how sweet the sound"! Chain yourself to the barstools and threaten to not stop drinking (I think you'll have plenty of volunteers for this one).
Get someone (that can't be traced back to you) to slip Ronnie Woo Woo $20 to go "Wood Woo!", "DeRosa Woo!" throughout the meeting.
And if you want to be more forward thinking, rent a megaphone and incite the crowd
"Who do we want? Roberts! When do we want him? Now!"
"Who do we want? Peavy! When do we want him? Now!"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 12, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply 0 recs
Quote from: Dave B on January 12, 2009, 12:41:50 PM
DPD. I hope this is sarcasm, but I don't think so:
Good idea Doggie, but needs more ooomph!
I don't think mgmt will think twice about seeing a bunch of Wood or DeRosa jerseys in the audience. If they notice them at all, they'll just probably think it's the economy – folks can't afford new shirts.
If you really want to make a statement, you need to take it back to the streets! Power to the people! Stage a sit-in! Lock arms in front of the ballroom doors and sing "Amazing Wood, how sweet the sound"! Chain yourself to the barstools and threaten to not stop drinking (I think you'll have plenty of volunteers for this one).
Get someone (that can't be traced back to you) to slip Ronnie Woo Woo $20 to go "Wood Woo!", "DeRosa Woo!" throughout the meeting.
And if you want to be more forward thinking, rent a megaphone and incite the crowd
"Who do we want? Roberts! When do we want him? Now!"
"Who do we want? Peavy! When do we want him? Now!"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 12, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply 0 recs
I think it's best for all if we just shut the lid on the toolbox that is Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm just trying to stir up a confrontation at the Convention between attending Desipiots and the protesters.
Quote from: Fork on January 12, 2009, 12:52:31 PM
Quote from: Dave B on January 12, 2009, 12:41:50 PM
DPD. I hope this is sarcasm, but I don't think so:
Good idea Doggie, but needs more ooomph!
I don't think mgmt will think twice about seeing a bunch of Wood or DeRosa jerseys in the audience. If they notice them at all, they'll just probably think it's the economy – folks can't afford new shirts.
If you really want to make a statement, you need to take it back to the streets! Power to the people! Stage a sit-in! Lock arms in front of the ballroom doors and sing "Amazing Wood, how sweet the sound"! Chain yourself to the barstools and threaten to not stop drinking (I think you'll have plenty of volunteers for this one).
Get someone (that can't be traced back to you) to slip Ronnie Woo Woo $20 to go "Wood Woo!", "DeRosa Woo!" throughout the meeting.
And if you want to be more forward thinking, rent a megaphone and incite the crowd
"Who do we want? Roberts! When do we want him? Now!"
"Who do we want? Peavy! When do we want him? Now!"
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 12, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply 0 recs
I think it's best for all if we just shut the lid on the toolbox that is Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I positive this protest.
If the CPD re-enacts the 1968 Democratic Convention on the BCBers.
Firehoses on Doggie Stalker would give her a wet Wood t-shirt.
Good idea. Buy tickets to the Cubs Convention, then silently protest by wearing the Cubs merchandise you bought.
That'll teach 'em!
Here's a better idea:
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BWOOD%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B34%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/pG01-1840801_customback.chain%5D)
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BDEROSA%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B14%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/pG01-1840801_customback.chain%5D)
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BYELLON%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B1%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/pG01-1840801_customback.chain%5D)
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BMADDUX%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B31%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/p5457461_customback.chain%5D)
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BESSIAN%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B41%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/p5460400_customback.chain%5D)
Any of these would only cost $250 each.
Yellon on a White Sox or Cardinals jersey would be priceless.
Stew will be wearing his Pafko jersey. Maybe someone else can wear this, to silently protest the way this guy was handled:
(http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-3380057dt.jpg)
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BYELLON%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B25%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/pG01-5461650_customback.chain%5D)
Or how about this one, Dave B?
(http://lp.imageg.net/prod?set=key%5Bname%5D,value%5BYELLON%5D&set=key%5Bnumber%5D,value%5B13%5D&set=key%5Bdisplaysize%5D,value%5B500%5D&load=url%5Bhttp://chains.imageg.net/graphics/dynamic/chains/pG01-5460422_customback.chain%5D)
If you'll go that far, you might as well take the next step ... get one that says "Yellon Sucks"
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
Quote from: Pre on January 13, 2009, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
She'll be walking funny, though.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 13, 2009, 08:12:24 AM
Quote from: Pre on January 13, 2009, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
She'll be walking funny, though.
I was wondering why my cat was hobbling with a red, swollen ass and a dollar tied to its tail.
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 08:15:27 AM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 13, 2009, 08:12:24 AM
Quote from: Pre on January 13, 2009, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
She'll be walking funny, though.
I was wondering why my cat was hobbling with a red, swollen ass and a dollar tied to its tail.
You can't see me right now, but I'm laughing my ass off.
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 13, 2009, 08:12:24 AM
Quote from: Pre on January 13, 2009, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
She'll be walking funny, though.
Yeah baby, Yeah baby, you not gonna shit right for a week!
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 08:15:27 AM
Quote from: *In a Nutsack on January 13, 2009, 08:12:24 AM
Quote from: Pre on January 13, 2009, 08:09:52 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 13, 2009, 05:34:57 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 12, 2009, 07:34:43 PM
Wait until I have secks with his wife!
You're rolling the dice that you will compare favorably.
If he uses his normal techniques she won't even remember it happened.
She'll be walking funny, though.
I was wondering why my cat was hobbling with a red, swollen ass and a dollar tied to its tail.
Your cat and Matsuflex have the same talent?
(http://subwaychatter.com/blog/images/kerrywood1.jpg)
Not pictured, at left: Wood's Cleveland Indians teammates
Kerry always had a flair for the dramatic. I liked how he sold it by swearing and snapping his glove at the new ball Shoppach threw to him. That'll keep the Tribe from knowing he grooved that one to Derrek.
Quote from: Andy on June 19, 2009, 08:53:11 PM
Kerry always had a flair for the dramatic. I liked how he sold it by swearing and snapping his glove at the new ball Shoppach threw to him. That'll keep the Tribe from knowing he grooved that one to Derrek.
Muttering to his sleeve "I had to shake of how many pitches to get the meatball heater call?"
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090620/capt.f781e81b1f5344daaadd8b71ea97b6c7.indians_cubs_baseball_cxc116.jpg)
Thanks again Kerry!
He should know better than to pitch to rising star Andy White.
I'll be sad to see Kerry leave Chicago...
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I'm down with bringing Kerry back to the Cubs. I don't care how much it costs. Or how high his ERAQUWABA( . )( . ) was last year.
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 10:18:20 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I'm down with bringing Kerry back to the Cubs. I don't care how much it costs. Or how high his ERAQUWABA( . )( . ) was last year.
Yep, that.
I love Kerry and I don't care.
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today.
Someone needs to be taken away and sent to ReDesipucation Camp. (http://www.desipio.com/?s=george+castle)
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
Al wants him back, too. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/3/9/1364089/could-kerry-wood-return-cubs-vs) Must be a good idea then.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 10, 2010, 10:28:33 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
Al wants him back, too. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/3/9/1364089/could-kerry-wood-return-cubs-vs) Must be a good idea then.
Al thought Milton was a bad idea too.
Blind squirrel/nut maybe, but his track record is probably as least as good as yours, Chuck.
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 10:18:20 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I'm down with bringing Kerry back to the Cubs. I don't care how much it costs. Or how high his ERAQUWABA( . )( . ) was last year.
Besides that, why would you MAD be surprised that it was Haim who died and not Feldman? Feldman was the one who had his shit somewhat together according to the Two Coreys show.
Quote from: Oleg on March 10, 2010, 10:53:25 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 10:18:20 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I'm down with bringing Kerry back to the Cubs. I don't care how much it costs. Or how high his ERAQUWABA( . )( . ) was last year.
Besides that, why would you MAD be surprised that it was Haim who died and not Feldman? Feldman was the one who had his shit somewhat together according to the Two Coreys show.
Um. What?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 11:00:52 AM
Quote from: Oleg on March 10, 2010, 10:53:25 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 10:18:20 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I'm down with bringing Kerry back to the Cubs. I don't care how much it costs. Or how high his ERAQUWABA( . )( . ) was last year.
Besides that, why would you MAD be surprised that it was Haim who died and not Feldman? Feldman was the one who had his shit somewhat together according to the Two Coreys show.
Um. What?
Even IAN can see that something went wrong with this 'Quote' button.
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
Quote from: R-V on March 10, 2010, 11:20:20 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
How does Yeti's ass taste?
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
Both are based on the assumption that the other GM is a complete retard.
Quote from: PenFoe on March 10, 2010, 11:20:55 AM
Quote from: R-V on March 10, 2010, 11:20:20 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
How does Yeti's ass taste?
Like undigested Fritos.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 10, 2010, 11:23:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 10, 2010, 11:20:55 AM
Quote from: R-V on March 10, 2010, 11:20:20 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
How does Yeti's ass taste?
Like undigested Fritos.
So, that would be like regular Fritos then?
Quote from: CT III on March 10, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 10, 2010, 11:23:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 10, 2010, 11:20:55 AM
Quote from: R-V on March 10, 2010, 11:20:20 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
How does Yeti's ass taste?
Like undigested Fritos.
So, that would be like regular Fritos then?
The BBQ kind are the shit.
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on March 10, 2010, 11:38:26 AM
Quote from: CT III on March 10, 2010, 11:27:01 AM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on March 10, 2010, 11:23:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on March 10, 2010, 11:20:55 AM
Quote from: R-V on March 10, 2010, 11:20:20 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:19:03 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 10, 2010, 10:16:40 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 10:13:27 AM
Just trade Silva for him (http://trueslant.com/georgecastle/2010/03/08/cubs-ought-to-re-acquire-kerry-wood-for-setup-gig/)
Many problems solved. I don't care if Cleveland has no interest in Silva, trade them anyway. Gitrdun Jim
Of all of the annoying things you've done lately, linking to a George Castle article where he implores the Cubs to reacquire Wood may be the most annoying.
I know nothing of George Castle. Couldn't tell you a thing he did/wrote before today. Trading off Silva and getting Wood in return would spring me back into a nice boner about the Cubs.
I'd get a nice boner if the Cubs traded Mike Fontenot for Justin Upton, but that doesn't mean it's worth thinking about.
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
I can almost taste Yeti's Desipio butthurtedness these last few days.
Why would anyone trade for Carlos Silva? Isn't Wood a free agent after this year anyway (maybe it was mentioned in Yeti's link, but I refuse to read George Asscastle)?
How does Yeti's ass taste?
Like undigested Fritos.
So, that would be like regular Fritos then?
The BBQ kind are the shit.
Chili Cheese trump all.
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
Well, they
are exactly the same, because neither trade makes any sense.
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 12:18:42 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
Well, they are exactly the same, because neither trade makes any sense.
"Bad at baseball" for "really good at baseball" is the same as "probably washed up" for "washed up". GOT IT!
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 10, 2010, 12:18:42 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 10, 2010, 11:11:42 AM
Definitely. Especially since the Fontenot/Upton thing is exactly the same as Wood/Silva
Well, they are exactly the same, because neither trade makes any sense.
"Bad at baseball" for "really good at baseball" is the same as "probably washed up" for "washed up". GOT IT!
Don't be obtuse.
Silva-for-Wood would never happen. That's the whole point. That's it.
Don't drag Kerry's thread into a useless semantic argument over Justin Upton that's totally beside any relevant point.
Fucking let it go, fatso, and go take a jog around the block or something.
Kerry Wood was good. Let us close this thread with fond memories of his goodness.
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Quote from: PenFoe on March 10, 2010, 12:44:49 PM
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