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The best thing I have to say about John Lackey is that he is not John Danks.

What a pussy.  Babe Ruth never tore his ACL.

Quote from: flannj on January 26, 2011, 03:39:56 PM
I just received this e-mail notice:

"Dear Season Ticket Holders:

The Chicago Cubs and the State of Illinois are pleased to announce the design of the new Cubs license plate. A sample of the design and information about obtaining the plates is included in this email.

As a valued season ticket holder you have the option to purchase your license plate before the general public. These license plates are now available for purchase.

Each personalized license plate can have up to five letters or numbers. If you would like to learn more about how to request a Chicago Cubs license plate, please click on the link below.

Thank you,

The Chicago Cubs"

I chose this one...



I'm surprised it was available.

I had to re-post this on Facebook (due credit was given).  Thank you.

Quote from: Tony on October 14, 2010, 09:56:48 AM
I read the Rum Diary. I liked it. They're making a movie of it. Maybe Yeti can go see it or something.

The Rum Diary was written early in his career (pre-LSD), and is a very easy, enjoyable, less "weird" read then his later stuff for those that aren't into the whole drug-induced psychedelia thing- although you should be, because it's damn entertaining. 

Other HST recommendations:  a lot of his ESPN stuff is still available for free in the espn.com archives.  Its not as fun as vintage Thompson, but still worth browsing through.  For those with Netflix, there is a great documentary, Gonzo, available to watch instantly.

http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/07/bosh-wade-reportedly-headed-to-heat.html

Let the David Lee/JJ Redick era begin!

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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 30, 2010, 09:50:18 AM
Where do people put Hunt for Red October?

War-thriller?

Cold War-Scottish actor as Russian-thriller

(Also one of the only two good books written by Clancy)

#2 being Cardinal of the Kremlin?

Red Storm Rising.
Mostly because of no Jack Ryan.

Jesus, I hate to say this, but CHUCK IS RIGHT.  Hunt for Red October and The Cardinal of the Kremlin are indeed the only two good books written by Tom Clancy.  I actually think TCOTK is my favourite.

The Cardinal of the Kremlin is his best in my opinion, although I'd put Without Remorse up there as well.

I just started to read One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn for a class I'm taking, which is considered a modern classic.  It's about a WW2 vet who is wrongly accused of treason and sent to a Siberian labor camp; hilarity ensues.  Might be something of interest.


***SPOILER ALERT***




Soviet Gulags were not pleasant.

It's official:

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020352&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

Hoff-power and Chad Tracy are both younger, better, and play more positions.  My only guess is the organization feels they are lacking in "outspoken and obnoxious". Oh well, chances are he'll be cut in spring training and never heard from again.

IFC shows back-to-back episodes on Thurs nights (they may have already done a marathon) and you can watch some full episodes for free on Hulu.

http://www.hulu.com/arrested-development

Barring that, you can find it for sale for less than $20 a season, which is well worth it considering the repeat value of the show.

Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on November 07, 2009, 03:56:33 PM
He looks like the monstrous result of a Dr. Moreau-esque crossbreeding of Sammy and Josh Caray...



Actually, he kind of just looks like Dr. Moreau himself...

I forgot Mike Fontenot was in that movie.

Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 21, 2009, 05:09:24 PM

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Quote from: PenFoe on October 21, 2009, 03:31:48 PM

Quote from: Dave B on October 21, 2009, 03:23:31 PM
Crazy Rumor Guy's analysis:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs.html

I see Yeti's posting under the name WrigleyTerror37

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I say KEEP BRADLY. yes i know but hear me out. If this new hitting couch can help Bradly,and Soriano start hitting again then great.
But if Bradly still isnt hitting then i say we trade him around the trade deadline. And if we do trade him then All we need to do is call up Colvin and our out field would be Fuld, Soriano, Fukudome, Colvin, and Johnson[if we resign him hope the cubs do].

If this was all it will take to get the team hitting again, why didn't they get a new one during the season?  Couldn't team sponsor Walter E Smith have hooked them up?  I hope they give the old one to Cindy Sandburg; she got the most use out of it.

Whatever you say, Cusack.

Carl Sandburg's wife was also named Cindy, and supposedly slept with Hack Wilson and Kiki Cuyler, among others.

Quote from: PenFoe on October 21, 2009, 03:31:48 PM

Quote from: Dave B on October 21, 2009, 03:23:31 PM
Crazy Rumor Guy's analysis:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/10/offseason-outlook-chicago-cubs.html

I see Yeti's posting under the name WrigleyTerror37

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I say KEEP BRADLY. yes i know but hear me out. If this new hitting couch can help Bradly,and Soriano start hitting again then great.
But if Bradly still isnt hitting then i say we trade him around the trade deadline. And if we do trade him then All we need to do is call up Colvin and our out field would be Fuld, Soriano, Fukudome, Colvin, and Johnson[if we resign him hope the cubs do].

If this was all it will take to get the team hitting again, why didn't they get a new one during the season?  Couldn't team sponsor Walter E Smith have hooked them up?  I hope they give the old one to Cindy Sandburg; she got the most use out of it.

Quote from: Waco Kid on October 18, 2009, 09:40:03 PM
Also, how many more games do we have to see Omiyale get abused before he is finnaly benched?

This.  I thought Josh Beekman played surprisingly well last year, not sure why he is in the doghouse.

Quote from: Andy on August 18, 2009, 04:37:20 PM
Indeed, why is this dipshit renting a car for a one day stay in Chicago in the first place?

I think his giant head is too big for public transportation.

http://bountybowl.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/peterking1.jpg

Three straight walks than a grand slam?  Was this guy throwing for the Giants?



Also, I believe the final of that game was a "heartbreaking" 9-0 (although the Cubs don't look like they're done yet.)