SB Nation User Blog: cubswynn

iPhone At Bat users get free live streaming of postseason

cubswynn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:11:00 -0000

Now maybe this is not new to anyone else, but I just discovered it and think it's pretty awesome. The $10 app that I purchased at the beginning of the season is the gift that keeps giving.

First it was free audio (home and away). Second it was the in game highlights. Next it was the ability to watch games live. Well they have officially outdone themselves now, giving users (for no additional cost) live video streaming from postseason games from a number of different angles (behind pitcher, behind homeplate, home dugout, away dugout, or my favorite the split quad screen).

Maybe this is some sort of glitch, but I doubt it. How do MLB.tv users feel about this?

Manny and Papi test positive for PED's in '03

cubswynn — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:41:36 -0000

Manny and Papi test positive for PED's in '03

This shouldn't shock anyone. In case anyone bought Manny's story before, this should put an end to any doubt he knew what he was doing. Sad that such a gifted hitter is tainted.

Papi doesn't surprise me. He came out of "nowhere."

Ladies and gentleman, this is my generation of baseball greats.

Update on Soriano's finger...

cubswynn — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:07:13 -0000

Update on Soriano's finger...

I suppose you can consider this good news on the injury front. It looks like we should have him back in the lineup soon, along with Soto and Dempster back sooner than anticipated.

There was a lot of talk on BCB that Reed Johnson caught that ball last night. Silly in my eyes, but...

cubswynn — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:42:49 -0000

There was a lot of talk on BCB that Reed Johnson caught that ball last night. Silly in my eyes, but I've read more than one person who somehow couldn't tell that from the video last night.

Well I'm pretty sure this pic from the Trib should put all debate to rest. He didn't catch the ball! We got a huge break.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-chicago-cubs-photos,0,6973722.photogallery

Addition by subtraction: Cotts has Tommy John

cubswynn — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:25:59 -0000

Addition by subtraction: Cotts has Tommy John

Is it wrong to be happy this guy had Tommy John surgery? Of course I feel bad for him, but happy for our Cubs won't have any temptation to bring him back up this year.

It's too bad we traded away David Aardsma for this guy.

Hopefully this isn't old news. I didn't know about it until minutes ago.

BCB amnesty day

cubswynn — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:21:18 -0000

We are all wrong. These last couple days have felt really good and I think it's time that we all come forward, confess our Cubs sins, and move on with the rest of the season.

Allow me to start. I was dead wrong about Kevin Gregg. Two weeks ago I was calling for Gregg to be a setup man for Guzman. I couldn't be happier to be wrong. Sorta like how Al said last year Edmonds was D.O.N.E. or how Clutche and I were called out earlier this year for our Hoff support on April Fools.

This isn't intended to be a forum for "I told you so," rather just a place for you to admit your wrong doings and be forgiven.

Therefore I challenge you. What have you been wrong about?

CNNSI.com's Best/Worst MLB Owners

cubswynn — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:25:04 -0000

CNNSI.com's Best/Worst MLB Owners

I found this article to be extremely interesting. Not only to see the raw numbers of franchise purchase price vs. current value, but how that translates to wins & losses.

Moreover, I think it's even more interesting to look at the NFL teams. Those owners are making money hand over fist.

Anyway I thought this would lead to some good discussion amongst the BCB community. Hope you enjoy.

Top 5 MLB Owners: (4 out of 5 teams are in the AL)
5: Stuart Sternberg (Tampa Bay)
4: Steinbrenner Family (New York)
3: William DeWitt (St. Louis)
2: Arturo Moreno (Los Angeles of Anaheim)
1: John Henry/Tom Werner/Larry Lucchino (Boston)

Bottom 5:
5: Ted Lerner (Washington)
4: Jeffrey Loria (Florida)
3: David Glass (Kansas City)
2: Tom Hicks (Texas)
1: Peter Angelos (Baltimore)

OT: Race to Wrigley question.

cubswynn — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:27:03 -0000

OT: Race to Wrigley question.

(I hope I did the link correctly)

Has anyone ever ran this 5k? Now that I'm living in Chicago, I'm thinking about doing it. I figure it's for a good cause and involves the Cubbies.

I was wondering where the race concludes. Do you run through the stadium? Do you run on the field?

Thanks for your help.

Ryne Sandberg signing - OT

cubswynn — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:53:44 -0000

Ryne Sandberg signing - OT

If you're interested. Ryne will be there to sign. I went today and the auto show itself is okay.

A-Rod admits to using PED's

cubswynn — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:43:27 -0000

A-Rod admits to using PED's

America is a forgiving country, but I think a lot of people were waiting for a good reason to dislike A-Rod. I don't think he ever fully recovers from this.

I think it's funny he's trying to spin that his big contract in Texas caused him to use. That doesn't work for me, does it for you?