SB Nation User Blog: Great Odin's Raven

Burke Badenhop to DL

Great Odin's Raven — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:06:40 -0000

Burke Badenhop to DL

Must be whiplash from watching all those line drives going the opposite direction last night.

And I thought the video with Sutcliffe and the Cubs from the '80s was bad... wow.

Great Odin's Raven — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:23:59 -0000

And I thought the video with Sutcliffe and the Cubs from the '80s was bad... wow.

Z not in the WBC after all?

Great Odin's Raven — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:01:45 -0000

Z not in the WBC after all?

Forgive me if I missed this somewhere... just saw this online. Good news.

Bradley Reports Early

Great Odin's Raven — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:50:37 -0000

Looks like Milton Bradley decided to show up early...

http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1820647340/Bradley-reports-early-for-Cubs-camp

Say what you will about what Game Board's possible contributions this year, and say what you will about his history. It's still nice to see that he is at least cognizant of his reputation and is trying to make an effort to make the best of his fresh start.

"It's a new beginning," Bradley said. "It's a home, finally." -- here's hoping for a new and improved Milton.

Pitching Matchup vs. Milwaukee Next Week

Great Odin's Raven — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:19:06 -0000

As I'm attending the Cubs-Brewers game at Miller Park on Monday night next week, I thought I would look ahead at the pitching matchup that night and for the rest of the series. Assuming the pattern holds and no one is skipped, the matchups look like this. (Looks like I'll see Sabathia Monday night.)

MONDAY: Lilly vs. Sabathia

TUESDAY: Zambrano vs. Sheets

WEDNESDAY: Dempster vs. Parra

THURSDAY: Harden vs. McClung

Should be some good matchups, the current 1-4 pitchers on both teams.

Like Christmas (or Hanukkah, Al), my birthday and New Year's Eve all in one!

Great Odin's Raven — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:51:51 -0000

So I realize this might not be worthy of it's own FanPost, but there isn't a game thread yet, and I couldn't find a more approriate area... and frankly, I'm too amped up to know better. But, I'm up here in Northeast Wisconsin and the weather kinda sucks, heard it sucks down there too... what are the local forecasters saying are the chances of getting the game in today? Also, if it IS delayed, do you think they'd stick around and try getting it in tonight, or just say screw it and play it tomorrow? Man, I hope not! I've been listening to Go Cubs Go and WGN TV and Radio's clip of A-Ram beating the Brewers last year on repeat ALL MORNING!

2008 NL Central & MLB Predictions

Great Odin's Raven — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:47:57 -0000

Hello all... I searched the FanPosts and couldn't find a 2008 version of our NL Central and MLB predictions. I figured with the season opener right around the corner, I was curious how everyone saw the 2008 season playing out.

Here are my predictions:

National League

East
1. Mets (96-66)
2. Phillies (88-74)
3. Braves (83-79)
4. Nationals (75-87)
5. Marlins (69-93)

Central
1. Cubs (92-70)
2. Astros (89-73)
3. Brewers (83-79)
4. Reds (77-85)
5. Pirates (76-86)
6. Cardinals (72-90)

West
1. Padres (85-77)
2. Diamondbacks (84-78)
3. Dodgers (83-79)
4. Rockies (81-81)
5. Giants (60-102)

American League

East
1. Red Sox (101-61)
2. Yankees (91-71)
3. Rays (83-79)
4. Blue Jays (71-91)
5. Orioles (55-107)

Central
1. Indians (96-66)
2. Tigers (94-68)
3. Twins (75-87)
4. White Sox (72-90)
5. Royals (69-93)

West
1. Mariners (92-70)
2. A's (85-77)
3. Angels (84-78)
4. Rangers (69-93)

NL PLAYOFFS:
Astros over Mets
Cubs over Padres

Cubs over Astros

AL PLAYOFFS:
Red Sox over Tigers
Mariners over Indians

Mariners over Red Sox

WORLD SERIES:
Cubs over Mariners

AL CY YOUNG:
Erik Bedard, Seattle

NL CY YOUNG:
Johan Santana, NY Mets

AL MVP:
Grady Sizemore, Cleveland

NL MVP:
Carlos Lee, Houston