Chicago Cubs baseball!!!

bbiggs

HesCalledDyer said:

Back in 1st place with an MLB best 8-1 since the break!  Before anyone makes any remarks, let me just relish in this for a day while I have it.  We Cubs fans haven't had much to be excited about this season.

Willson Contreras is a man on fire right now!!  Dude is proving himself to be as core as Rizzo & Bryant.

Contreras with another 3 run shot today. The kid is on fire! 

Gtilley8

bbiggs said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Back in 1st place with an MLB best 8-1 since the break!  Before anyone makes any remarks, let me just relish in this for a day while I have it.  We Cubs fans haven't had much to be excited about this season.

Willson Contreras is a man on fire right now!!  Dude is proving himself to be as core as Rizzo & Bryant.

Contreras with another 3 run shot today. The kid is on fire! 

If only Lackey didn't give up two-run doubles to Carlos Rodon......I mean, are you kidding me?!  I always loved the fire that Lackey brings to the table - he's a gamer - but I think he's finally run out of gas this season.  He cannot keep the ball in the park, and when he can, he's giving up hits in really bad spots.  

bbiggs

It's tough listening to Hawk Harrelson call the game tonight. He is such a homer and can't ever give the Cubs credit where it's due. Brutal. 

Wobbie

"he gone!"

HesCalledDyer

Yeah I can't wait til "he gone." I'm not even a White sox hating Cub fan but Hawk is the fuckin worst. I'd rather endure a booth full of Joe Morgans and Jessica Mendozas than have to listen to that clod.

Indifference71

HesCalledDyer said:

Yeah I can't wait til "he gone." I'm not even a White sox hating Cub fan but Hawk is the fuckin worst. I'd rather endure a booth full of Joe Morgans and Jessica Mendozas than have to listen to that clod.

As someone who grew up listening to Hawk, he'll always be one of my favorites but it is definitely time for him to hang it up.  His whole act has gotten very old over the years.  But come on, he's not on that Joe Morgan/Jessica Mendoza level!!!  Those 2 are a special type of bad.

bbiggs

HesCalledDyer said:

Yeah I can't wait til "he gone." I'm not even a White sox hating Cub fan but Hawk is the fuckin worst. I'd rather endure a booth full of Joe Morgans and Jessica Mendozas than have to listen to that clod.

Spot on. And I'm not a Sox hater either. Cannot stand Hawks antics though. He's the worst. 

bbiggs

On the flip side, I'll always appreciate Steve Stone. He's a great baseball mind. 

darwinstheory

bbiggs said:

It's tough listening to Hawk Harrelson call the game tonight. He is such a homer and can't ever give the Cubs credit where it's due. Brutal. 

I remember last season when he referenced how good Todd Frazier is. I agree, he can play some good baseball. However, Hawk then took it about 10 steps further when he began then discussing Kris Bryant. He even said KB is a good ballplayer, which is undisputed fact. Then he took a turn to hawkville when he said as good as KB is, he's no Todd Frazier. 

bbiggs

^^^ Perfect example.  He looked like such an ass with that comment.  Total homer. 

Indifference71

bbiggs said:

^^^ Perfect example.  He looked like such an ass with that comment.  Total homer. 

LOL.  That's one of the more ridiculous things he has ever said.  While his antics do get pretty old, it is occasionally nice to listen to an announcer who actually has some personality...most guys these days are so bland and vanilla who are afraid to say anything at all that may ruffle anyone's feathers.

HesCalledDyer

Brewers took an ass-beating today.  Let's get some separation tonight!

darwinstheory

^^^before creating more separation during the weekend! Got em' on the ropes. They were riding high and full of confidence before the All Star break. Now they have to be thinking about how quickly that lead went away to the reigning World Series Champions (the Cubs for those who needed a not so subtle reminder). The same Cubs who jist added Quintana. 

Wobbie

if the cubs meet the d**gers in the nlcs, I'm rooting for....





















none of the above.

Let's go astros!!!!!!!

the thought of cubs/d**gers gives me the heebie jeebies. I'd probably be forced to go cubs

maybe the nationals could derail that. no one else has a chance.

HesCalledDyer

Since 2015, the Cubs are a Major League best 111-50 after the All-Star break.  The next best team, the Toronto Blue Jays, are 93-63.

Thats 61 games above .500 compared to the next best team's 30 games above.

Lizard

Awwwww... Cubs are giving Bartman a 2016 WS ring.........

HesCalledDyer

Statement from Steve Bartman:

“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring. I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations. Most meaningful is the genuine outreach from the Ricketts family, on behalf of the Cubs organization and fans, signifying to me that I am welcomed back into the Cubs family and have their support going forward. I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over.

I humbly receive the ring not only as a symbol of one of the most historic achievements in sports, but as an important reminder for how we should treat each other in today’s society. My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain.

Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and reconciliation process for all involved. To that end, I request the media please respect my privacy, and the privacy of my family. I will not participate in interviews or further public statements at this time.

Words alone cannot express my heartfelt thanks to the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Theo Epstein, and the entire
Cubs organization for this extraordinary gift, and for providing the City of Chicago and Cubs fans everywhere an
unforgettable World Championship in 2016. I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving
forward with my life."

Indifference71

HesCalledDyer said:

Statement from Steve Bartman:

“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring. I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations. Most meaningful is the genuine outreach from the Ricketts family, on behalf of the Cubs organization and fans, signifying to me that I am welcomed back into the Cubs family and have their support going forward. I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over.

I humbly receive the ring not only as a symbol of one of the most historic achievements in sports, but as an important reminder for how we should treat each other in today’s society. My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain.

Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and reconciliation process for all involved. To that end, I request the media please respect my privacy, and the privacy of my family. I will not participate in interviews or further public statements at this time.

Words alone cannot express my heartfelt thanks to the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Theo Epstein, and the entire
Cubs organization for this extraordinary gift, and for providing the City of Chicago and Cubs fans everywhere an
unforgettable World Championship in 2016. I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving
forward with my life."

Can't they just leave this fucking guy alone already?!?!?  

HesCalledDyer

HesCalledDyer

Indifference71 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Statement from Steve Bartman:

“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring. I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations. Most meaningful is the genuine outreach from the Ricketts family, on behalf of the Cubs organization and fans, signifying to me that I am welcomed back into the Cubs family and have their support going forward. I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over.

I humbly receive the ring not only as a symbol of one of the most historic achievements in sports, but as an important reminder for how we should treat each other in today’s society. My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain.

Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and reconciliation process for all involved. To that end, I request the media please respect my privacy, and the privacy of my family. I will not participate in interviews or further public statements at this time.

Words alone cannot express my heartfelt thanks to the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Theo Epstein, and the entire
Cubs organization for this extraordinary gift, and for providing the City of Chicago and Cubs fans everywhere an
unforgettable World Championship in 2016. I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving
forward with my life."

Can't they just leave this fucking guy alone already?!?!?  

Who?  The Cubs?  This was all the fans' fault and the media as he mentioned (and I'll throw in Moises Alou, for good measure).  Nothing to do with the organization.  I think it's a very professional and classy move for the Chicago Cubs to extend this offer to Mr. Bartman.  I'm sure if he harbored any disdain or pain from the organization itself, he might have declined.  Perhaps this is the first big step in everyone - the Cubs, the fans, and the media - moving forward for the better.

For all that Mr. Bartman has endured, this is an exceptional offering by the organization on behalf of anyone and everyone who has ridiculed him for 14 years.

Now, we, the fans, should "leave him alone already."  Ease his pain.