http://www.sbnation.com/users/deadcatbounce Posts made by deadcatbounce on SB Nation http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/3/9/20292/18124 deadcatbounce Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:29:02 -0000 <p>Does anyone choke-up on the bat anymore? Doesn't it make sense for certain players with foot-speed to choke-up on the bat, and just try to make contact?</p><p>Cubbie players that I believe could benefit from this concept are: Theriot, Pie, E. Pat, and Fuld. In my opinion, these guys could make a bunt attempt once or twice a game as well.</p><p>Honesty compels me to say, that I'm typing this with one finger on each hand, and I'm obviously old-school,.... and old.....and I love pitching and defense.</p><p>But I'm just wondering, what's wrong with choking-up on the bat?</p> http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2007/1/27/11142/8741 deadcatbounce Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:01:42 -0000 <p>I saw a movie on WGN last Thursday night that I really enjoyed. The name of the movie was Simon Birch. I'm sure it's an old movie, but I had not seen it before. It was a touching movie about friendship with a little baseball mixed in.</p><p>Simon had a good friend named Joe. Joe's mom happens to get killed by a foul ball off the bat of Simon in a Pee Wee league game.</p><p>Simon is kid who physically handicapped and his most-prized possession is a set a baseball cards. Has anyone else seen this movie? Is this a good movie or am I just a sentimental old fool?</p>