SB Nation User Blog: lswaidz

This is extremely off topic, but just wanted to give everyone a warning about this new "Big Hardee"...

lswaidz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:33:28 -0000

This is extremely off topic, but just wanted to give everyone a warning about this new "Big Hardee" sandwich Hardee's came out with to compete with the Big Mac. A coworker of mine got one today, and I had to take a picture next to the web ad for it. I love marketing (I am a marketing manager) but this is just pathetic. Stay away.

Peavy to Chicago... Again

lswaidz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:30:47 -0000

Peavy to Chicago... Again

Just the wrong side of town...

SI's Jon Heyman is reporting Jake Peavy traded to White Sox for minor leaguers... you've got to be kidding me.

My Thoughts on the First Half

lswaidz — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:04:47 -0000

Hello,

How about that first half? I guess that’s why they call it Chicago! (hahaha)

You guys may not know this, but I consider myself…a bit of a loaner. I tend to think of myself as a one man "Wolf Pack." But when my favorite team brought Milton home, I knew he was one of my own. And my wolf pack, it grew by one. So we were two…there was two of us in the pack. I…I was alone first in the pack, and then Milton joined in later.

And 6 months ago, when Milton introduced me to you guys. I thought…wait a second, could it be. And now I know for sure, I just added 2 more guys to my wolf pack. 4 of us wolves running around in Wrigley together, in Chicago looking for singles and RBI's with runners in scoring position. So tonight, we make a toast!

Here's to the second half, Cubs fans... let's make this a season to remember! They can take our RISP... but they can never take... Judd Sirott's BOREDOM!

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Ok, so... on a serious note... that was a pretty crazy first half... I've been participating on BCB for... almost 3 years now... and never before have I actually purposely avoid game threads. That doesn't mean I wasn't thinking about the site... every up an down my first through was "Wow, SWL must be posting some hilarious pictures now." Or "Wow, Blous must be bithcing up a storm!" But through all of it, our Cubs stayed close, and kept a race... Now, with Aramis back, and our pitchers continuing to give us great starts, we're positioned to have a great second half. Our guys will be rested, the schedule is in out favor... now is the time to strike. I have a feeling this is going to be a summer/fall to remember... and it's going to be a great ride. The next few days will be a great rest, and a great chance to gather out thoughts, hit Photoshop for some hilarious new game thread images, and in general recharge our batteries for what is sure to be one hell of a ride in the second half. Go Cubs, and hopefully we'll be playing late into the fall this year!

Oh, and I almost forgot...

i THINK THE CUBS NEED TO LOOK INTO A TRADE WITH THE BLUE JAYS FOR ADAM LIND. HE IS A GREAT HITTER HE CAN PLAY THE OUTFIELD AND TAKE MILTONS SPOT? WOULD BE A GREAT TRADE. LIND IS TYPICALLY USED AS A DH IN TORONTO BUT HE COULD BE A BACKUP FOR D LEE AND HE IS A LEFT HANDED BAT THAT DONT STRIKE OUT VERY OFTEN. WOULD MAKE A GREAT 2 HITTER. MAYBE TRADE FUKUDOME AND START HOFFPUIR EVERYDAY? TOO GOOD LEFT HANDED BATS AND ONE IDIOT IN BRADLEY GONE. ALSO A LOT CHEAPER IN THE LONG RUN

Ramirez to Rehab with Peoria

lswaidz — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:33:30 -0000

Ramirez to Rehab with Peoria

It looks like the Chief's have found a (temporary) replacement for John Vitters. I just got an email from the Chiefs and confirmed it on their site. Starting with Friday's game, Aramis Ramirez will begin his rehab assignment in Peoria. According to the Chiefs, he will play in Friday, Saturday and Sunday's games.

Very good news for the crushed Peoria fans who recently lost Josh Vitters with his promotion to Daytona.

Former Cub Mel Hall Sentenced to 45 Years

lswaidz — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:13:31 -0000

Former Cub Mel Hall Sentenced to 45 Years

I had no idea this was even going on, but Mel Hall was convicted of Statutory Rape and sentenced to 45 years behind bars for the rape of a 12-year-old girl whom who coached on a basketball team in Texas.

Hall played for the Cubs from 1981-1984, and retired in 1996 with 134 career home runs, and ranks 484 on the all-time Home Runs list.. The accusations came out in 1999, and there was apparently another victim involved, however she withdrew her claim. Hall will serve a minimum of 22 1/2 years before he is eligible for parole. I'm sure there will be an appeal.

Lillyisms

lswaidz — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:05:02 -0000

With Ted Lilly starting our next game after the off day, and the fact we've had a hellaciously frustrating run of a few extra-inning games... I thought I'd lighten things up a bit, and give us all a reason to hit BCB over the next 2 days.

So you've all seen the Chuck Norris Facts... but little do the publishers and followers of that internet fad know... Chuck ain't got s**t on Ted. So let's loosen things up a bit and post out favorite "Lillyism." Major respect for the best of the best, and let's go Cubs :-)

For reference: http://tedlillyfanclub.blogspot.com/

Also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lilly

Poll

Ted Lilly is...

The best pitcher ever

7 votes

A god among men

32 votes

Awesome

22 votes

Smarter than the average bear

74 votes

Words have not been invented to describe his badassness

222 votes

357 votes | Poll has closed

Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 6/7, 12:10 CT

lswaidz — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:54:41 -0000

Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Reds, Sunday 6/7, 12:10 CT

Emergency Overflow Thread... this game may never end.

First Bradley, Now Lilly

lswaidz — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:38:58 -0000

First Bradley, Now Lilly

This is nuts. I didn't see the incident, and can't find any video (anybody have it...?), but this "he said, she said" crap between players and umps needs to stop. Why can't they just handle this stuff behind closed doors where it belongs? If I went around my place of business talking all sorts of crap about my fellow employees I'd probably just get terminated... but these umps and players just seem to run their mouths for fun. I don't know who's in the right here, but either way it's kind of sad and it's just going to end up getting Lilly suspended...

Rick Telander is an Asshat

lswaidz — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:53:03 -0000

Rick Telander is an Asshat

So apparently this idiot wrote and article saying Theriot doesn't use steroids... disproving accusations of approximately no one, only to increase his own popularity. In his article, Telander uses Theriot as an example of how no one is immune to the accusations of steroid use. I'm sorry, but if you're writing an article talking about how no one is safe... WHY WOULD YOU BLINDLY ACCUSE someone? Idiot. Go away.

Ken Macha Wants "Probe" of Dempster

lswaidz — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:14:44 -0000

Ken Macha Wants "Probe" of Dempster

Is this guy serious? First of all, that pitch didn't even hit Braun, and then Braun decided it was a good idea to stare at Demps all the way down first. Maybe they should probe Braun's showboating after home runs?

"The league frowns on people throwing at people's heads," Macha told reporters this morning. "I don't know if Bob Watson has looked at it or not. But I don't think that's a good idea, throwing at people's heads."

Don't forget that Theriot was drilled later in the game... if Macha wants Watson to look at this game, and the incidents that followed, he should be prepared for action to be taken for retribution. That's all I have to say about this. What a tool.