ballhawk
Mar 15, 2008 May 26, 2012 60 20155
Chasing dreams and baseballs outside of Wrigley Field...
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Anyone who 'bumps' Jeff Gordon
Recent activity
Commented I guess "Carlos" was out of the question? on Cubs pitching problems answered! on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/27/12 12:49 AM EDT
Commented Cirque du Shit-tay? on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:26 PM EDT
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Commented Hague stole a page out of Reed Johnson's playbook... on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:23 PM EDT
Commented Then again, I'm thinking you might be right on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:22 PM EDT
Commented I'm thinking come-backer to the mound and Dolis throws it over catcher's head. on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:22 PM EDT
Commented Welcome to the big leagues, Lalli... on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:18 PM EDT
Commented well, if the Bucs were facing a decent team and a competent reliever, I'd say a bunt would be the smart move on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:13 PM EDT
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Commented Haven't seen him lately, but in his heyday, The Gerbil could probably give Hurdle a run for his money in that department on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:10 PM EDT
Commented Well, that's one way to move a runner to second... on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:09 PM EDT
Commented just wait - something tells me we gonna stinks just a little bit more... on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:07 PM EDT
Commented Here's a well-told article about that boat part on Former MLB PItcher Bob Ojeda On Pitching And Pain on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 10:04 PM EDT
Commented Over/under on number of people bitching in the recap about being too aggressive on sending runners home? on Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 9:21 PM EDT
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Commented "We have met the enemy... and they look like us!" on Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:40 PM EDT
Commented Len's too busy chowing down at Manny's... on Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:25 PM EDT
Commented uh oh - Al has to rewrite the recap now... on Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:23 PM EDT
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Commented Manny Sanguillen had no strike zone - he swung at everything. on Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:22 PM EDT
Commented Manny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:20 PM EDT
Commented File that under "That had to hurt like hell but I bet he didn't feel a thing" on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:11 PM EDT
Commented OMG - A Bosio sighting!!! on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:05 PM EDT
Commented In case you were ever wondering what Jar Jar Binks would look like wearing a batting helmet... on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 8:04 PM EDT
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Commented was it a straight steal from the start? on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:59 PM EDT
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Commented How about that - a pitcher gets thrown out at home in another display of superior baserunning and it was us. Tres possible! on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:57 PM EDT
Commented How about that - a pitcher threw one away over the first baseman's head and it wasn't us! Unpossible! on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:56 PM EDT
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Commented I replaced a window air conditioner unit last night (in anticipation of high 90s here tomorrow and Monday)... on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:37 PM EDT
Commented These camo uniforms worn by the Pirates tonite make me long for a 70s flashback on First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 5/26, 6:15 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:23 PM EDT
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Commented No apologies needed. Not upset at all. on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 7:02 PM EDT
Commented ♪ ♫ "Just a little patience... yeah yeah yeah.... just a little patience... yeah yeah yeah..." ♪ ♫ on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 6:56 PM EDT
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Commented why does Al say it? why does anyone say it? on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 1:52 PM EDT
Commented I can't imagine you really think this on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 1:43 PM EDT
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Commented talking to yourself again? that's not a good sign... on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 1:37 PM EDT
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Commented Man, you know it's really a bad year for the Cubs when you see a NOMAR comment in the middle of a post... on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 1:33 PM EDT
Commented no, but it will help on Cubs Lose 10th Straight; Longest Losing Streak Since 1997 on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/26/12 1:24 PM EDT
Commented just wait until that chum-of-a-reliever the Mariners tossed overboard shows up in the 7th... ;-) on Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Friday 5/25, 6:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 5:24 PM EDT
Commented and frankly, I like our chances tonight because... well, because we have an action plan! on Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Friday 5/25, 6:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 5:09 PM EDT
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Commented Slight edit on the headline... on Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview, Friday 5/25, 6:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 5:06 PM EDT
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Commented He's not a baby - he's 29. on Maybe it's time to take a deep breath on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 4:56 PM EDT
Commented I think it might be helpful to view the 2012 Cubs like you would a starting pitcher - W/L record doesn't mean much on Maybe it's time to take a deep breath on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 2:17 PM EDT
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Commented You're giving him too much credit - no way could he play second base or any other position. on Soriano back to Second? on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 9:24 AM EDT
Commented I hope you stick around, CubFan61 on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 9:03 AM EDT
Commented Thanks Rusty. Maybe Al should have this on his BCB rolodex for easy cut-n-paste when the topic comes up. on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 8:44 AM EDT
Commented Yabbut... aren't you (and others) being equally pedantic with the use of the word "never"? on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 8:41 AM EDT
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Recommended WHO'S FUCKING PLAN IS THAT? on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/25/12 8:20 AM EDT
Commented Thanks for digging up the cable/satellite % number - I was wondering what that might be. on You Could Be Shut Out Of A Playoff Telecast Involving Your Team on Baseball Nation - 05/24/12 5:42 PM EDT
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Commented I ain't walking no dinosaur... on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/24/12 4:57 PM EDT
Commented Yes. He. Was. on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/24/12 4:31 PM EDT
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Commented Disagree - Cubs have lots of #2 on this team - and a lot of fans that are #1ed off about it. on Cubs Lose Again, Have Longest Losing Streak In 10 Years on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/24/12 4:24 PM EDT
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Commented Aren't those percentages a bit misleading? on You Could Be Shut Out Of A Playoff Telecast Involving Your Team on Baseball Nation - 05/24/12 4:01 PM EDT
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Commented you know how batters get all armored up these days with their protective elbow pads, shin guards, etc. on Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Wednesday 5/23, 7:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/23/12 6:11 PM EDT
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Commented let me know if you come up with a Judd Blocker... on Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Tuesday 5/22, 7:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 6:19 PM EDT
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Commented Photo caption: on Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Tuesday 5/22, 7:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 6:18 PM EDT
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Commented Hey, got a question about this service time thing... on Dave Kaplan: Unlikely Voice of Reason on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 5:28 PM EDT
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Commented Umm... you're questioning Bob Dylan's HoF credentials? on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 4:54 PM EDT
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Commented it's called "fitting your thesis" on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 4:30 PM EDT
Commented don't forget the "clap clap clap" on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 4:27 PM EDT
Commented New Olympic sport - Skeet Shooting Biathlon on Rosenbloom: Time for a Change of Ricketts on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 3:56 PM EDT
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Commented Because he thinks Ricketts carries all these spare millions in his pocket, like so many nickels and dimes... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 2:57 PM EDT
Commented Umm... who went out and acquired this Cardenas that you seem to be fond of... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 2:51 PM EDT
Commented umm......... no. on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 1:06 PM EDT
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Commented oh oh oh oh on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 12:38 PM EDT
Commented yeah, get the H out of here... on Rosenbloom: Time for a Change of Ricketts on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 12:23 PM EDT
Commented ok guys - cut it out. I'm getting double-vision here... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 12:02 PM EDT
Commented In Ricketts' defense... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 11:52 AM EDT
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Commented Yabbut... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 11:43 AM EDT
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Commented In all seriousness, this kinda reminds me an e-mail tag line from a guy I used to work with on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 11:31 AM EDT
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Commented thanks for the correction - I was starting to worry about you... ;-) on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 11:27 AM EDT
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Commented 3 years on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 11:21 AM EDT
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Commented yeah on Marmol 2010, but not sure that it warranted an extension on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 10:54 AM EDT
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Commented speaking of thesis-fitting... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 10:52 AM EDT
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Commented Dang - I thought we had just acquired Chris Sale from the White Sox... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 10:49 AM EDT
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Commented Agreed. Just about everyone on this team is being asked to play at least one level above what they are, maybe more. on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 10:46 AM EDT
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Commented what about only 3 more years? Because Washington lost 103 in 2009... on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 10:35 AM EDT
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Commented Actually, I was thinking more of the off-the-field side of things on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:55 AM EDT
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Commented "See and (pound) Sand"? ;-) on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:50 AM EDT
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Commented hey - I gave no details. I just thought it sucked. on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:49 AM EDT
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Commented don't bother. I realize data storage is exceedingly cheap these days, but however many bytes it took up, it was a waste. on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:45 AM EDT
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Commented Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuubbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbsssssssssssssssss done for summer! on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:43 AM EDT
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Commented so when do they play "I've Had Enough"? on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:39 AM EDT
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Commented Well, I think Mark Cuban would have been a better choice than The Ricketts Family on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:36 AM EDT
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Commented yeah, what's next - fire the hitting coach? on 4 Runs In Ninth Inning Again Not Enough; Cubs Lose Seventh Straight on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/22/12 9:33 AM EDT
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Commented Clyde - is that you? ;-) on Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros Preview, Monday 5/21, 7:05 CT on Bleed Cubbie Blue - 05/21/12 7:33 PM EDT



























