I was thinking to myself that Jason Marquis has no spot on this team. Thats just my thoughts. Im not really a fan off his stuff or him for that matter. Then it hit me that If I was Big Jim I would call the Angels. They are in need to a decent starting pitcher. With all of there injuries this spring they would more then likely listen to what Jim has to say.

I dont know much about the Angels farm system or there young players. My question is who do they have that could help the cubs? Willits comes to mind but can he play center? Is there any other teams you feel would want marquis? You thoughts please.

I know it is frowned upon to report news stories on here, but I couldn't help but think that last time I reported somthing like this it accually helped people. so here you go.

Shots fired in a class room on NIU campus. Stay off campus or indoors

http://www.niu.edu/alert/campus_alert.shtml

or fox news

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5778011&version=12&locale=EN-U S&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

and I dont know how to  make the short url. PLease check with family members and make sure everyone is ok.

Ok I didnt see this on here yet so yell at me if i missed it. According to RotoWorld :

The Rangers are believed to be asking for Sean Gallagher and Matt Murton from the Cubs for Marlon Byrd, the Chicago Tribune reports.

If the Rangers had offered Byrd for either a year ago, they would have been laughed out of the room. We still don't see Byrd being worth as much as either, but the Rangers are in a rare position of strength and might as well capitalize on it.

http://rotoworld.com/

And Also Mr. Rogers is speculating :

Despite GM Jim Hendry's protestations, the Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers says the Cubs and Orioles are talking about a massive deal involving Erik Bedard and Brian Roberts.

According to Rogers' very highly placed source, Orioles owner Peter Angelos did shoot the deal down at the end of last week, but talks were back on again recently. Rogers believes the Cubs could send Felix Pie to Baltimore and bring in Marlon Byrd to replace him.

www.rotoworld.com

Sorry if i did this wrong

I just wanted to post this so people had an idea what is goin on at NIU tomarrow. Im posting so that you guys can contact any loved ones that attend Northern Illionis Univeristy.

(straight from NIU's website)

NIU officials are investigating a threat posted late Saturday evening in a campus residence hall which included a racial slur and references to the Virginia Tech shootings.

Written in black ink on a restroom wall in the Grant Towers D complex were two separate entries claiming that "things will change most hastily" in the final days of the current semester.

"Tell those n---ers to go home," the first entry reads. "ME / OUT ... Die Sem Burr 10th ... Hmz Sdn Cr." Officials believe the text message-style shorthand refers to "December 10" and "Holmes Student Center." Underlined letters within the first entry spell out the word "WATCH."

Following the initial entry is a second set of comments reading "What time? The VA tech shooters messed up w/ having only one shooter ..."

University leaders notified all students, faculty and staff about the threats through postings on the NIU website, all-campus email, voicemail, fliers and area news media. Security in and around the residence halls, student center and other campus buildings has also been increased, and the campus remains under a security alert through the end of the semester.

Additional communications and offers of assistance for students, faculty, staff and visitors will continue throughout the week. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available on the university website at www.niu.edu.

"My primary concern is for the safety of all members of our campus community, and to that end, we will err on the side of caution in all our actions," said NIU President John Peters. "We will not tolerate threats against individuals or groups," Peters said, "nor will we tolerate `hate speech' of any type on this campus."

Final exams will proceed as scheduled, and university officials said students and staff should remain "calm but vigilant." Anyone with information about the threats are urged to contact the NIU Tipline at (815) 753-TIPS, or their local Crimestoppers or law enforcement agency

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I hope everything turns out to be ok.

Per Roto world:

http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=157

The Fathers have offered Mr. Fukudome A three year deal believed to be about 8 million a year. Fukudome is insisting on a three year deal, no more, no less.

I know many people are reporting that the Cubs will most likely land him, But I'm still nervous someone will snatch him from us.

Just reporting news. If it was been posted already let me no and ill delete it

Per Roto world:

According to the Denver Post, the Cubs are expected to offer Kazuo Matsui a three-year contract.

The newspaper reports that the Rockies will likely let him leave if that's the case, which would be the right move. For all the talk of Matsui's dramatic improvement since leaving the Mets, he batted just .249 with a measly 638 OPS away from Coors Field in 2007.

My question is why? And where does he play. I could be wrong but I was assuming that DeRosa was going to start at 2nd base this year. Your thoughts?

I was gunna come post this during the game. But did anyone else notice the drak spot on Webbs hat during the whole game. And the fact that he touched that same spot before every pitch.

Im not saying this is why the cubs lose and bla blah. Im just saying that it Honestly looked like he had pine tar or somthing on his hat. I know he has nasty pitches, but some of them looked freakish. Again Im not looking for a reason to blame some one else. Im just askin if anyone else saw this, and if it looked like anything more then just sweat

Im sure there are a bunch of people considering gettin a cubs tattoo in the near furure(wink wink). I have been dieing for mine. But I promised myself I would wait for the Cubs to win a World Series, to get it done. I have an idea of what I want. But I kind of want help on a phrase or saying to put underneath the logo. I' Sure somthing will catch on during the playoffs(I hope its on "its gunna happen") So please lend me some ideas! This is what im starting at.

Update: well I tired to post the drawing but it wont let me. So ill explain it. Cubs logo they weear on there sleeve(bear). Over that it reads "2007 World Series Champs". And Under the logo it says " WORTH THE WAIT". Again please no bashing saying that my grammer sucks and that it is a waste of a diary. Im askin for your thoughts. And I Know my grammer sucks.

Last night was my first game sitting in the bleachers. I have to say its a whole different experience. And for the most part I really enjoyed it. And I will be trying to get a bunch of bleacher seats next year.

But somthing I have to rant about is the lack of true baseball fans that sat around me. I sat in right center about 10 feet right of the bushes in center. I sat next to a group of people that cared more about how many beers they can get before the inning was over. There were a group of about 3 guys 2 girls and 2 kids in this group. Average age probably 25-30. And I really wanna know if those kids got home safe. They rarely paid any attention to the game. I had to hear about this and that. Who slept with who, what she really wanted to do with her life. blah blah blah. And what really made it worse was the fact that honeslty every half inning 3 of them would leave for beers. Im not knocking that fact that you want to drink at the cubs game. I myself enjoy drinking. But honeslty ever half inning?

I know it has been discussed before, i just hate the fact that going to a cubs game is becoming more of a status symbol then going to enjoy the game. Its more of a hey guess what, I went to the cubs game and got loaded last nite, but I probly couldnt tell you who played or pitched. Im not saying that everyone is like that but im sure alot of them are. My question for you guys is, Is it like that in all sections of the bleachers? IS there a section where I dont have to hear about baby momma drama?

Sorry for my rant, it just got to me a little. But at the end of the day cubs win= a good nite. Lets go get them tonite

so the tigers
DFAed criag Monroe. Hits lefties very well. What does everyone think? I honestly think the CUbs might make a move. Could be a good pinch hitter? Also Willy Mo was reportably traded to the Nationals.

Monroe
http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&hl=220555&id=3314

Willy MO
http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&hl=220555&id=3071

But I am very excited, I just bought 2 bleacher seats  for the september 5th game against the Dogers. I am going to take my father and the game starts at 705. Now this will be my first time sitting in the bleachers. I have been to 5 games this year but all of been in the regular seats. My question is when do the doors open for a 705 game because( correct me if I am wrong) i am under the impression that it is first come first serve. And i def. Dont want to sit under the scoreboard.  Im gunna try and sit somewhere in left field so I can maybe run into some of the posters on this site.  Thanx for your time

I was killing time at work when i came across this video. Unfortunely i have no sound on my work computer, so I could not hear what they were talking about. But the video looked pretty cool and it show kerry wood is accually working out. Im not trying to start another wood/prior debate, I just really hope that sooner or later Wood comes back and stays healthy.

http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=2fd66c542b1852abeba77c8aa0eafd7e5bbbe368

Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that the Tigers have traded Mike Maroth to the Cardinals for an as yet undisclosed return.

I just read it. I wonder what the cardinals would be sending detroit? Any ideas? And i have continue typing because of the 300 character rule. So i also heard there is a chance of rain today.

Ok. I am sorry for making a post that isnt very important. But I am buying a Jersey Online and I am unfamliar with how baseball jerseys are sized.
They give me options on like 40-44-48-52.. And i have no idea what I would be cause i havent had a baseball jersey since I was younger. Maybe someone can help me? I am 6'0  180lbs. And i prefer my clothes to be a little loose.

Ok, there was no need for !!!!!!!!!!!... but in any case, I was wondering what you would do, to straighten out the situation that the cubs have now. With too many outfielders and Pie and the whole 9 yards. Maybe you have answered this before but I promise you i looked and couldnt find it. So if you did can you redirect me to that diary or answer here and I will delete this post.

Ok, so I want to get an authentic jersey for this season, but I am undecided on who's jersey I want. My favorite players are ARAM and Barrett.
I really would like a Barrett jersey, but isnt his contract up after this year. And im almost positive he will resign. But if he doesnt I'm screwed for next year. A-Ram would make sense. So would Fonz, but im sure everyone is gunna get one this year, and i like bein different. Now that i rambled on like a 10yr old female.(no offense). Give me your opioion on my situation please.

I drove a little more then a half hour to go see Chasing october in Warenville. The movie was awesome. I strongly reccomend people seeing this movie. But when i was sitting there watching the movie a man behind me sneezed, so I turned around and said god bless you. Turns out that Matt Liston's dad, mom, and grandma were sitting behind me. It was really cool to look up on the screen and see them and then turn around and see them.If that made any sense. I wanted to say something to them and ask questions. I assumed they probly didnt want to be botherd so I bit my tounge. Final thought, See this movie.

Hey since you guys can find rumors and new about everything fast as hell.. Can someone tell me if the Bulls made any trades or are about tou make a trade cause the deadline is today.?

Also we all know what the rotation prob will be at the start of the Season but I want to know what everyone thinks the rotation will be at the end of the season..

Here is mine entering the last week of the season.

Big Z
Prior
Lilly
HIll
Miller

Marquis will get hurt and miller will be amazing

Did I hear that there was gunna be a concert at wrigley this year.. who is it? Also any word on the status of Prior or Miller? I appoligize if this thread was already covered. Sorry for all the questions im just trying to get this to post.. It says i cant post it unless it has 300 characters. so here are some donald, goofy, daffy, tigger, blue, peter pan, captin hook.

So i can pretty much assure you that this topic has been covered before, but like i said im new so here it goes... if you were sweet lou.. and tom. is opening day.. what does your line-up card look like?......Also i post on the fourms are www.2ksports.com and there is nothing but white sox and cardinal fans that think they know everything.. i could use some back up in there. lol.. but if u plan to get into an cubs-cards arguement you better bring your A game and a ton of stats..

Also is this my first diary.... OK i dont know if this topic was ever covered.. but when steve Stone used to do the cubs games, I thought he was the smartest man in baseball... He seemed to know everything about baseball and literally call the plays before they happend. Am i the only one who thinks this, and why hasnt he had a job as a manager..