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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.

Bobby Scales' Blog

lswaidz — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:49:33 -0000

Bobby Scales' Blog

I'm not sure how much he updates it, and it appears to only have 2 posts, but the post from April 23rd has some great insight to what it's like to travel with the AAA team... AND it has a fantastic title: "30 is the new 20."

Zambrano to DL, Scales called up

lswaidz — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:37:21 -0000

Zambrano to DL, Scales called up

Looks like Z is on his way to the 15-day DL and Bobby Scales (IF, Switch Hitter) is on his way up from Iowa. I would imagine Heilman or The Shark will get a start or two.

WCIU in Central Illinois?

lswaidz — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:56:21 -0000

WCIU in Central Illinois?

With the abundance of WCIU games as of late, I was wondering if anyone knows a good spot in the Peoria-area to watch the Cubs games? All the Buffalo Wild Wings don't carry the games, and/or they're blacked out on Extra Innings. If anybody has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them. I know the Ruby Tuesday in Bloomington/Normal on Veterans Pkwy used to carry the WCIU games when I was at ISU, but I don't even know if that's still open and I'm not going to drive 45 minutes to watch the game!