A win is a Win! Nation Represenst Jim! Cubs Win Cubs Win!

NATION REPRESENT!

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!

RECOGNIZE.

John G.....Young top-five closers in the making will have plenty of opportunities for Star of the Game.

I note that your Chimay Grande Reserve (Blue) is a Belgian strong dark ale with 9% alcohol by volume. Do you want to talk about your problem? LOL

The beer pours a cloudy copper-brown with a two finger head. It smells of dark fruits--raisins mostly with brown sugar. My trophy wife loves dark beers, so if you are at the Sept 12th gathering of the Faithful who might come to Mullen's Pub in Rogers Park for the luncheon, I will see to there being two bottles of the nectar on hand. Otherwise we will need to make other arrangements.

Just curious....how does your wife like being referred to all the time as your "trophy wife"?

I know I'll probably get grilled for this but I hope Milton is back next year. Yes he has some emotional issues but everyone struggles in their first year in Chicago (see Fukudome) and I look for him to have a big year next year. He's always been a disciplined hitter and he's finally starting to string together some hits. I would perfectly content if the Cubs just made one non-pitcher move: Fox to LF and have Soriano magically turn into a 2B who bats leadoff (not literally, I'm talking trade). However, Soriano is nearly untradeable which makes Bradley a candidate to go. Pitching wise can we please just make Guzman the closer? I told a couple buddies back in May that he should be the closer and I'm sticking to it until he fails at it. I also noticed that Grabow has been rock solid for us. Again I'm sure Aaron will find a way to tear apart my next point but Hendry has had a great trade track record with the Cubs. I don't know how to judge the DeRosa yet, but other than that only the Pierre trade really stands out as one we lost and it's not like Nolasco has turned into a Cy Young candidate. However, before I get grilled for being a Hendry lover I will say his free agent signings haven't really panned out and player development could use some work...ok a lot of work. So I say replace Hendry will a player development genius and put him in the role of "trade specialist."

just say no to drugs.

Santo named Koyie Hill as the player of the game. That would be the right choice, but I thought there might be co-winners tonight. Bradley's contributions were excellent too.

What? You wouldn't give it to Marmol for shutting them down in the 9th?

You just can't let Carlos get rusty. He seems to have to pitch about 4 times a week.

Pull a Sam Jones, Carlos. (He walked the bases full in the 9th, then struck out the side for a no hitter many years ago.)

OMG!!! Give it up Gregg is warming up in the pen!! Say your prayers cubs fans.

Back to back walks. TG for those 6 runs. We may need every one of them.

How about Koyie Hill tonight? It would be great to keep him going like this! It would certainly put the Soto talks to rest.

DLee just text'd me and said, "Thanks dad for coming to the game." I reassured him that he will be back in 2010--no matter what Aaron says.

where was this offense 2-3 weeks ago? Unfortunately it's too little too late with both races out of our sights.

lol JimK!

Why is MB being so cocky after hitting a home run? Really? now that it matters little he is ready? Its like celebrating a solo shot when your team is down

10-1...

I think his psychological problems are serious.

It's noteworthy that the team came to life when Agustin and I returned to the action. It couldn't be anything our guys did on their own. LOL

Breathing Room. Pat Hughes doesn't have to say "Fasten those seat belts".

Unless of course Kevin Gregg is coming in.

I would pick Koyie over Bradley for Player of the Game. That third run was all Hill even though Bradley got the RBI.

Dunn bobbles the ball, the pitcher doesn't cover first and Baker gets a hit. Heck yes, we'll take it.

Another wild pitch in the inning. And Hill drives in two!!! Yes!!!

Koyie!!!!

Big 2-run double!

Hello guys!

Hey Agustin!

Another run would look good.

I'll be checking on the Chimay Grande, John G. That's one I don't know.

Grabow adds another solid inning. Pat Hughes said he has an ERA of 0.00 in his 12 games with the Cubs.

So Bradley drives in 3. His value goes up again tonight. Maybe his attitude improves too.

Give HIM the Old Style. It's all he's worth.

Milton has all three RBI tonight

Nice running by Hill.

Nice hit Theriot... lets knock in some runs now

Miles?!?!?!??! WTF!

Aaron Miles is 2-for-20 as a pinch hitter.

Nice sac bunt...

Back for Guzman't solid inning. Come on offense. Get us a crooked number!!!

John G. has a beer coming. He named the 4 Hall of Famers on the baseball signed by the 1971 Cubs.

I'll take a Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue).

Or an Old Style.

Whichever you can afford.

Adam Dunn!!!

It's an official game now ... just gotta get a run before the rains come.

another K for Dunn.

shocking !!

Wow...Bradley with another homer!

MILTON WITH A 2-RUN SHOT!!

#11!

Koyie Hill with the Cubs' first hit

So, are we going to make Livan look like a Cy Young candidate tonight as well? 2 k's in the first inning.

They usually do ... check out his career numbers at Wrigley

I know Neil...we all just keep hoping to buck the trend one of these days...lol

wow, imagine that ?

Dunn struck out with bases loaded and no outs.

Gee, who could have seen that coming ?

LOL

I don't care what you say Aaron, he's a turd

I know this is off topic but Carlos Zambrano's salary is HIGHER than Roy Halladay's by about 2 mill. Cubs should really considering dealing Z and trading for Halladay then get him an extension. I'm sick of Z being paid like an ace. I realize his numbers are good but he's never been a guy to stop long losing streaks. He's also way too streaky, and his temper tantrums are getting just plain ridiculous. I know that pitching isn't our problem but we would save money in the deal for next season, not to mention get the best pitcher in the Bigs. Just sayin.....

Quick takes: I don't want to turn Livan into Cy Young--but why did they sign a guy who may not have had an ERA under 5.0 for five years.

Everyone who cares likely knows that Billy Wagner signed with the Red Sox for the rest of the year. The Mets get two players to be named and the Red Sox "agreed" to not pick up his $8 mil option.

AND ARE YOU READY FOR A PARTY??? I hope this doesn't violate site protocol. Gramps and I and spouses are the first two "Acceptances" to attend a noon to 2 p.m. lunch to get acquainted and observe the Reds--Cubs game on Saturday, September 12th.

I'll have my 1971 baseball signed by the Cubs team that includes 4 Hall of Famers-- and maybe a couple other items. I'll buy a beer for the first poster that names the four Hall of Famers.

The informal lunch will be at the original Mullen's Bar and Grill in Rogers Park (7301 N. Western--Tuohy and Western). The place is well regarded, features sandwiches and salads, a variety of adult beverages, modest prices and has parking across the street.

Final arrangements will be determined by the number of attendees--so post your interest or likely interest. If I can, I will post this a couple more times to get a fairly close head count. Since I'm in the phone book, I don't mind giving a contact number in Indy--317-253-7372.

As I'm known to shout in the pubs, "When I drink, everybody drinks!" I'm also known to (quickly) add, "When I pay, everybody pays." That's the program Faithful. As you will, come and go--and pay as you go.

Give it some thought. It should be fun. The particulars again are Saturday noon, September 12th at Mullens Bar and Grill in Rogers Park. The Cubs--Reds game starts at noon.

Ernie, Billy, Fergie, Leo

I wasnt even to a minor league contract, they sign him to a major league contract. To me that is stupid.

Matt Murtons been DFAed lets pick him up

Actually not a bad idea. I think he's played just enough now that he'd be considered a "veteran", so there'd be no excuse to waste him in Triple A like they did in 08...and a good amount of 07.

I understand that Soriano doesn't deserve to be in the lineup. That being said, we are out of all races and the only way we can trade Soriano this offseason is if he goes on a tear before the season ends. This isn't for this year, this is a way to get rid of him and Bradley. I know it sucks but unless you want to see them around next year then this is the right move.

Who cares at this point who's in the lineup. It'll be another "L" tonight, and atleast we can lament the continue failures of Soriano and Company.

On my blod I worte a post about should the Cubs resign Rich harden:

http://waldo7239117.blogspot.com/

This is my opinion and I know some of you think it will be stupid but this was just my fast version of what they should do. If you want to say something negative about it or positive you can say it here or just leave a comment.

Thanks

Hey Waldo...you always seem to follow up

one of your statements by saying...

"some of you will think this stupid."

Have confidence in yourself my friend.

It's your opinion...what do you care if people disagree with you.

I like Harden...and he is a tremendous talent...But $$$ and health concerns

along with possible bidding by other teams may see him in another uniform

next spring.

Whatever happens with him...it won't be "stupid".

Tonight's lineup:

Theriot - SS

Bradley - RF

Lee - 1B

Ramirez - 3B

Fukudome - CF

Soriano - LF

Baker - 2B

Hill - C

Harden - P

Okay, now they just need to fire Lou. Soriano has no business in the lineup.

Wittnymer says he might just be in the lineup for now, early lineup, it could be a late scrach.