The Cub Reporter Adds a Reporter

Effective immediately, Joe Aiello of "View From The Bleachers" is
joining us here at TCR. Joe started his blog back in October of
'03--the "Dark Time"--and over the years he turned VFTB into one of the
true stalwart Cub blogs.

We're thrilled to have him.

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Submitted by Hagsag
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:26am

Great news.

Submitted by John Beasley
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:26am

Welcome.

You guys will have enough writers to field a team pretty soon.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 9:54am

yeah, but some of them just play on the taxi squad :)

Submitted by Sweet Lou
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:29am

Welcome, Joe! Best of luck!

Submitted by Little Nate Lewis
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 9:51am

Welcome Joe! Glad to have you!

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 9:56am

As I've been reporting, switch hitter Milton Bradley remains the Cubs' No. 1 target for the outfield, Cubs people re-confirmed with me today. Bradley led the AL in OPS at .999 this year. The Cubs tell me they're not worried at all about Bradley's mercurial behavior. They like the fact that he might be able to light a fire or two in a laid-back clubhouse.

is that 3/44, the part about the Cubs liking that he could kick some ass in the clubhouse?

I'm still quite sick, hope to be back writing sooner rather than later....

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:08am

It probably wasn't stated quite that way before, but it's been implied.

Hope you feel better- that's a helluva cold you've got.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:45pm

it's horrid...

started last Tuesday, felt fine Thursday, went downhill again over the weekend....

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:50pm

Suck it up wimp.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:54pm

I have...but the cost of not missing work and keeping the home-life at a happy medium is to skip writing at TCR.

I think the winter meetings did me in.

 

Submitted by Mister Whipple
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:42pm

Get lots of rest. Ideally while at work.

Submitted by Brick
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 2:04pm

Out of curiosity, what are your symptoms?

I had a dry cough for a few days about a month ago, and then suddenly it plunged into my chest and became a persistent wet, hacking cough. That and extreme fatigue were mostly the only symptoms, though there has been some occasional stuffiness and feverish feelings.

I wish I could tell you how long it lasts, but over a month later I'm still waiting for it to end.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 2:18pm

started with a bad cough, sore throat, horrible headaches and that achy/fatigue feeling...thought I kicked it pretty quick, but it came back with a vengence over the weekend. The Christmas party on Thursday and the red wine probably didn't help matters. Now I'm hacking up all kinds of stuff and still have the horrible headaches. The achy/fatigue feeling comes and goes now...

my rather hectic schedule and general disregard for making time to go to the doctor probably don't help...

I also recommend you get on some antibiotics though if you're fighting one for a month.

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 3:55pm

Sounds like two cases of walking pneumonia.

Submitted by Mister Whipple
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:39pm

This could also be the influenza virus. Respiratory flus are out there. The achy/fatigue feeling and headaches could be fever related. Recommended actionable items from Dr. Whipple:

1) Go to a doctor and get a blood test for bacterial infection. If positive get on antibiotics. Don't get on antibiotics without the test unless absolutely necessary or you'll be partially to blame for the upcoming plague.

2) Slow down! Take a day or two off of work. Don't pull a Jim Henson. You're much less productive dead.

3) Have some chicken soup. It's good for you.

4) Take your temperature and take ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen ("and" if your fever doesn't break with just one after 8 hours). A rectal thermometer isn't necessary. Chad swears by them. There's no reason to walk around with a fever even if it's only from a cold if you don't have to. You're just making yourself and everyone who you complain to miserable (I keed!).

5) Drink plenty of fluids. Don't drink any solids.

Feel better!

Submitted by Seamhead
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 5:07pm

I can see where drinking solids might be hazardous to your health.

Submitted by The E-Man
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:59pm

Is there evidence that having a glass or two of vino exacerbates a cold or sinusitis?

Submitted by John Beasley
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:07am

Looks like the Hawaii fall league is toast.

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/

Writer says a second, lower-level Arizona fall league will be announced shortly.

As someone who drives long distances for minor league games, major league games, spring training, etc., even I can't picture myself going all the way to Hawaii and wanting to watch a baseball game.

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:23am

The Padres should have gotten rid of Giles when they had the chance. He might be a bit distracted this year given that he is now being sued for $10 million by an ex-girlfriend who alleges that he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage. Cheri Olivera's lawsuit accuses Giles of hitting and slapping her in the face, shaking and kicking her, and battering her twice when she was pregnant with his child.

Submitted by Thisistheyear
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 8:34pm

http://news.lalate.com/2008/12/17/cheri-olvera-video/

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:29am

Will Mr. Aiello provide some updates soon on the Peavy trade?

Submitted by 10man
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:32am

Glad to have you aboard, Joe.

Submitted by Andrew
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 10:52am

Greetings, Joe. Are you going to adopt a Cub-themed nickname, e.g. Cubman or Cubist? Or perhaps reader The Joe can further distinguish himself. The Joe, if you have trouble, I'm sure Ryno will be glad to provide a striking-if-somewhat-fatalistic Radiohead lyric by which you can call yourself.

I think Rob's building an army. The showdown between TCR and BCB seems inevitable.

Submitted by Joe Aiello
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 7:35pm

My nickname in Mobwars on Facebook is Steel Shank. Does that count?

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:10am

Welcome aboard. Looking forward to hearing another perspective on the Cubs.

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:12am

Screw you rook! now carry our luggage to the bus.

And who cuts your hair? Veggamatic?

Submitted by John Beasley
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:12am

Funny S-T quote:
"The Cubs just signed a guy who's so fast, he already has run past Felix Pie on the outfield depth chart and looks like he's about to run Pie right out of the organization."

Submitted by navigator
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:48am

Looks like you don't have to carry THIS anymore, Cubnut

BTW... Clay Rapada was up and down (AAA) with Detroit last year. Did Okay overall.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?play...

Submitted by The E-Man
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 11:54am

Welcome Joe. Hope you give us less 3/44 stuff than you did on the other blog. (I keed)

Actually, you should have ROB G clue you in on what "3/44" means - if he hasn't yet.

It is trademarked to TCR.

Submitted by Bleeding Blue
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:01pm

Did Joe also leave MVN because he has a mouth like Rod Blagojevich and he was sick of their fucking censorship?

Submitted by Joe Aiello
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 7:37pm

No, just sick of incompetency over there.

Submitted by Joey Matschulat
on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 11:38pm

I'll drink to that -- former MVN Rangers writer here.

We went independent a little over a month ago and haven't looked back.

Submitted by jacos
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:01pm

Welcome Joe,

Trans will learn you the ways of gay witchcraft.

RobG will show you how to handle Chad

AZ Phil will show you all the good Chinese restaurants. (Hi Calos!)

Submitted by DC Tom
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:01pm

Welcome, Joe. And a very, very good addition, TCR!

Rob is the Aslan of the Cub blogging world, building an army to re-take what is rightfully his. He already had his centaur in AZ Phil and his beaver in Transmission. (something like that, the analogy breaks down because I can't think of a Tumnus.)

Submitted by navigator
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:22pm

%!

Sometimes, pretty much all the time, I get the impression TCR is to MLB blogging as Big Bang Theory is to situation comedies.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:56pm

did anyone get this analogy? If so, please explain it to me....

Submitted by Andrew
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:00pm

I thought that was the point -- TCR has nothing to do with baseball. Maybe not.

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:28pm

It's my favorite Sit Com so, maybe that's the analogy.

Submitted by champsummers
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:17pm

I will be happy to welcome Joe after he passes his 'meatspin' initiation.

:)

Submitted by JoePepitone
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:34pm

Ugh. If you recall, VFTB was a PG-rated site. Let's not try to induce vomiting on Joe's part on his first day here.

Submitted by Andrew
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:01pm

His VFTB readers are in for a surprise.

Submitted by champsummers
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:13pm

Yes they are.

Submitted by Mister Whipple
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 7:43pm

No good can come of this.

Submitted by Jackstraw
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 12:57pm

Hey Joe-

Where you goin' with that gun in your hand?

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:31pm

Gonna shoot ol' Jim Hendry down.

Heard he dealing with another GM.

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:05pm

Hi.

You shall go by "Other Joe" from now on. I hope that is cool.

[EDIT] Sorry Andrew, didn't read your post. Maybe one of us will have to change their name. Hmm, I'll have to compile a list of possibilities.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:14pm

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/st...

I think the part about Furcal signing is still up in the air, but if he does go to the Braves, they plan to move Kelly Johnson to LF, not trade him or Escobar as has been speculated upon.

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:05pm

That's yesterday's news and I already commented on the stupidity of it (filling your left field slot with an aging 96 OPS+ shortstop for $10 million).

Submitted by The Real Neal
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:30pm

Rosenthal says that Furcal signed with the Dodgers, saving the Braves from themselves and my FA Frenzy ballot with one fell swoop of the pen.

Submitted by Andrew
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:14pm

No worries, The Joe (see that just sounds weird - things have been complicated).

I'm sick as well and was thinking back on past additions to the TCR writers cabal. Who was that guy that came on with another writer at the same time, and then never contributed or visited the site once? A few months later, he was booted. Anyone remember that?

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:25pm

I think there were 2 such instances if I recall...

when mostvaluablenetwork.com bought out Ruz and all-baseball.com, you guys got stuck with me and there was another writer there named George Kryoudis (sp?) that came with...he maybe posted 1 or 2 articles.

then when all-baseball.com disappeared and we all moved to mvn.com, or what I like to refer to as the Dark Times, they once again threw the current Cubs writer at mostvaluablenetwork into the mix, Graham something or other...I don't believe he ever wrote an article.

Submitted by Andrew
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:35pm

Thanks Rob. I was thinking of Graham but I remember George as well. Losers.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:17pm

Baseball-Reference coming this spring...

http://sandbox.baseball-reference.com/

stats will be sortable on the player pages which is nifty....

Submitted by Cubster
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 1:49pm

one more thing Joe...here's the TCR pink backpack.

Team orthopods just don't look good in pink.

Carlos will let you know what cyber goodies can be carried in it. Last time I looked I think Johan's Mom was inside.

Submitted by Cubster
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:04pm

Sounds like two cases of walking pneumonia.
---------

or the boogie woogie flu

Submitted by Brick
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:29pm

I think it may be Gathright fever.

Submitted by navigator
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:44pm

That's it!

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:53pm

Sing that to the tune of "Cat Scratch Fever"

Submitted by Cubster
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:53pm

Gathright fever (from Wikipedia, soon to be a Wiklifield entry):

Viral illness producing strong urge to jump over a car, in Cub fans though when they get this illness, they can't jump high enough and get run over.

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:56pm

ok, i'm just going to say it...

is there really a TCR run "Wikifield"?

If so, Cubbery and Chadball better have entries or I will...

meh, the signature says it all.

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 4:58pm

http://wiklifield.thecubreporter.com/Main_Page

no...they're not in it yet.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 5:02pm

is there really a TCR run "Wikifield"?

yes, in development, hope to have it open to the public by the beginning of the year

If so, Cubbery and Chadball better have entries or I will...

anyone will be able to add to it, technically you can now, but I would prefer people to hold off until I finish up a few things.

Submitted by Chad
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 5:08pm

i give you until I get back from vacation

1/2/09

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 5:10pm

It's already up on Google and Yahoo searches.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 12/17/2008 - 5:13pm

I know, which is weird...must be indexing thecubreporter.com.

there's already a few very useful pages, many more to come.

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