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Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Cubnut on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 2:17pm.

The Cubs (4-7 in Cactus League play) meet the Royals (5-5) in Surprise, Arizona (which, if it had any real guts, would add an exclamation point after its name. "Surprise!, Arizona"--now that's a town with character).

Ryan Dempster starts against Brett Tomko. Making his third appearance of the Spring, Dempster comes in at 1-0/3.60.

Yesteday, the Cubs split the squad and beat the Diamondbacks 4-1 in Mesa, while losing 7-6 to the A's on the road. Jon Lieber's four shutout innings against the D-Backs were one of the day's highlights.

So far this Spring:

Cub starters--2-1/3.38 ERA; 22 K, 7 BB; 26 H in 29 1/3 IP.

Cub relievers--2-6/6.55 ERA; 38 K, 38 BB; 73 H in 67 1/3 IP.

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#1 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Adam on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 2:31pm.

That double by Pie was beautiful.

#2 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 2:35pm.

there's a chat button up there, people.

come be sad with the rest of the sad sacks of idling people...all 3 of us...sitting there not typing.

actually, just go outside and fly a kite. have fun.

#3 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Rob G. on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 2:37pm.
I'll be stopping by...

#7 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:59pm.

Do we use the same username/password we do for the regular posts?

#8 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Chad on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:00pm.

you have to register again. it's 3rd party.

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#4 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by The Real Neal on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 2:45pm.

Tough error on Godzillanek.

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#5 Willits not available

Submitted by Rob G. on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:34pm.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7890610/Brewers...

Two teams that recently inquired about Angels outfielder Reggie Willits were told that he is unavailable. The outfielder the Angels want to trade, one rival executive says, is Juan Rivera.

Even if Rivera proves adequate at first base, his at-bats will be limited. Vladimir Guerrero, Torii Hunter, Gary Matthews Jr. and Garret Anderson are ahead of him in the outfield rotation, and Casey Kotchman will play first against right-handers.

#9 Re: Willits not available

Submitted by John Beasley on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:03pm.

I like Juan Rivera a lot but as long as we have Murton I don't think it's a good fit on the North Side. He used to play CF occasionally (maybe not so well) but I don't think he has since his leg injury. Not sure he ever will again.

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#6 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Ryno on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 3:40pm.

Don't hassle the Hoff!

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#10 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Hrothgar on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 4:20pm.

damn. that last pitch that wood threw to pena was brutal. talk about high heat...

#11 Re: naming rights

Submitted by Hobart Mike on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 6:32pm.

Did the company WRI Y buy the naming rights tonight?
http://www.cubworld.com/category/a_cubworld_cam

:)

#12 Re: naming rights

Submitted by crunch on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 6:56pm.

hahah

#13 Re: naming rights

Submitted by Ryno on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 6:58pm.

lol... good call.

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#14 Re: naming rights

Submitted by Cubster on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 7:52pm.

...seems Com Edison is bidding for the rights, based on the marquee.

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#15 Re: naming rights

Submitted by djchi on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 9:24pm.

Weingarten Realty Inc?

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=WRI

Never heard of 'em.

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#16 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by jrhink on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 9:27pm.

I like the old website way better. The cub reporter used to be first on cub news but anymore it is the same stuff we read in the paper. This used to be a first rate website but now it is going downhill. sorry I will look at the old website as long as it is there.

#17 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by big_lowitzki on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 9:39pm.

Umm... this site has the EXACT same content as the "old website."

Same writers, same content, same readers, different look.

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#18 Re: The New TCR

Submitted by Rob G. on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 9:47pm.

considering we've been on this site for about a week, that's quite a conclusion you've leaped to...maybe your talking about the old AB.com site or maybe you work for MVN?

but I don't recall TCR ever breaking any news... 

#19 Re: The New TCR

Submitted by The Joe on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:39pm.

Seriously! That Rob G. at the old site is a much better writer than the Rob G. at this new site. On the other hand, the AZ Phil of the new site is less wordy than the one at the old site. Which one should I go to? TCR? or Bizarro TCR? I can't decide. I glad* SOMEBODY finally stepped up and pointed out that the elephant in the room has no clothes.

*Back by popular demand.

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#25 Re: The New TCR

Submitted by Chad on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:25am.

For the record, I never like the writers at the old site or this new site. Or the posters either.

FWIW.

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#20 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:49pm.

I glad too Joe. I glad alot!

#21 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by The Joe on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:55pm.

What are you talking about:)

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#22 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 10:57pm.

I liked it better before....your comment, not the site!

#23 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by The Joe on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:31pm.

I glad you like it. I change back.

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#24 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Rich on Sun, 03/09/2008 - 11:58pm.

:)

#26 Re: Gameday Open Thread / Cubs @ Royals

Submitted by Fireball on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 6:59am.

I took a break from playing Super Smash Bros. Brawl to catch the game yesterday and I'm glad I did. It was a solid performance by everybody from 1 through 9 on the lineup card.

I was especially tickled with Dempster's performance. He threw the ball really well, lots of movement and good location. Wood was just overpowering in his relief appearance.