The Official 2008 Chicago Cubs Thread!!!!!

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  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Oh burn Cubs fans...Kosuke is now my favorite Cub of all time.

    Cubs Flap

    Somebody thought the Cubs' signing of Kosuke Fukudome was a great way to make a buck. But the altered design of the team's encircled bear logo hasn't made the Japanese outfielder feel very welcome.

    The bear on the T-shirt has been modified to include stereotypically slanted eyes behind Harry Carray's giant glasses. The former announcer's catch phrase is altered from "holy cow" to "horry kow," mocking a Japanese accent.


    "I don't know what the creator of the shirt meant this to be, but they should make it right,'' Fukudome told the media through his interpreter after being shown one of the shirts Thursday. ''Maybe the creator created it because he thought it was funny, or maybe he made it to condescend the race. I don't know.

    "Regardless, it's not funny," Fukudome continued. "The image feeds not only ugly, arrogant and ignorant Japanese stereotypes, but also the stereotype of the obnoxious, profane, drunken, booing, garbage-throwing Cubs fan."
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  • PJPAT
    PJPAT Posts: 399
    ledvedderman wrote:
    Oh burn Cubs fans...Kosuke is now my favorite Cub of all time.

    Cubs Flap

    Somebody thought the Cubs' signing of Kosuke Fukudome was a great way to make a buck. But the altered design of the team's encircled bear logo hasn't made the Japanese outfielder feel very welcome.

    The bear on the T-shirt has been modified to include stereotypically slanted eyes behind Harry Carray's giant glasses. The former announcer's catch phrase is altered from "holy cow" to "horry kow," mocking a Japanese accent.


    "I don't know what the creator of the shirt meant this to be, but they should make it right,'' Fukudome told the media through his interpreter after being shown one of the shirts Thursday. ''Maybe the creator created it because he thought it was funny, or maybe he made it to condescend the race. I don't know.

    "Regardless, it's not funny," Fukudome continued. "The image feeds not only ugly, arrogant and ignorant Japanese stereotypes, but also the stereotype of the obnoxious, profane, drunken, booing, garbage-throwing Cubs fan."

    I have not seen this shirt but Harry always had the slanted eyes on the patch from 98.

    Still not right but I have seen some pretty tasteless shirts outside of both Wrigley and Comiskey. People make money from it so they do it.

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  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    Mmmm... cubs game... beer.... by the pool.... 95 degrees. How could life be any better than this?
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  • smarchee
    smarchee Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14,539
    fuck I miss Reed Johnson

    hope some of you are becoming a fan of Sparky
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  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    smarchee wrote:
    fuck I miss Reed Johnson

    hope some of you are becoming a fan of Sparky

    he is definitely old school. leaning in to get hit by pitches, hustling every play, even his style with the stirrups up to the knees. plus his favorite player ever is Ty Cobb. He's got my vote for everyday CF.
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  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    he still stands wrote:
    he is definitely old school. leaning in to get hit by pitches, hustling every play, even his style with the stirrups up to the knees. plus his favorite player ever is Ty Cobb. He's got my vote for everyday CF.

    His catch Friday night was the catch of the year so far, unreal!! Hopefully we don't pull the stupidest move ever and drop him out of the leadoff spot when Soriano comes back.
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    pureoc wrote:
    His catch Friday night was the catch of the year so far, unreal!! Hopefully we don't pull the stupidest move ever and drop him out of the leadoff spot when Soriano comes back.

    Agreed. I love watching that guy play. Gritty, hardworking, doesn't complain...just goes out there and gives it his best.
    Too bad more guys couldn't have his work/game ethic.
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    mca47 wrote:
    Too bad more guys couldn't have his work/game ethic.
    ie. Soriano and Ramirez
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    BIG week with the Brewers and Cardinals. Would be very nice to win both series. I'm going Wednesday night and looking forward to it. GO CUBS!!!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Round 2 here we go.
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    Round 2 here we go.

    How many innings before Sheets get hurt tonight Patrick?
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Better luck tomorrow. :D
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    patrickredeyes wrote:
    Better luck tomorrow. :D

    Yeah I'm going down there tonight, so I sure hope they win, and then win Thur. to win the series. Also too bad those bleepin' Cards won last night.
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • eddievedder1977
    eddievedder1977 Posts: 549
    Bottom line, Cubs have been feeding off terrible teams like the Pirates and Reds. They have been just horrible against good teams like the Brewers. Lets hope their luck changes soon.
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    pureoc wrote:
    Yeah I'm going down there tonight, so I sure hope they win, and then win Thur. to win the series. Also too bad those bleepin' Cards won last night.


    Have a fun time.


    Go Brew Crew!!!
  • xavier mcdaniel
    xavier mcdaniel Somewhere in NYC Posts: 9,435
    because on the cover of this week's issue is the following:

    It's Gonna Happen

    Kosuke Fukadome Can end the Cubs' 100-year wait.
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    Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
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  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    xavier mcdaniel wrote:
    because on the cover of this week's issue is the following:

    It's Gonna Happen

    Kosuke Fukadome Can end the Cubs' 100-year wait.


    He's doomed anyway cause he's a Cub. LOL :D
  • pureoc
    pureoc Posts: 2,383
    Just got home and I'm beat. 19 runs, WOW!!! If that wasn't good enough, Erin Andrews (who was working the game for ESPN) walked in front of our seats twice during the game. All I have to say is she is as good as advertised!!!
    Alpine Valley 6/26/98, Alpine Valley 10/8/00, Champaign 4/23/03, Chicago 6/18/03, Alpine Valley 6/21/03, Grand Rapids 10/3/04
    Chicago 5/16/06, Chicago 5/17/06, Grand Rapids 5/19/06
    Milwaukee 6/29/06, Milwaukee 6/30/06, Lollapalooza 8/5/07
    Eddie Solo Milwaukee 8/19/08, Toronto 8/21/09, Chicago 8/23/09
    Chicago 8/24/09, Indianapolis 5/7/10, Ed Chicago 6/29/11, Alpine Valley 9/3/11 and 9/4/11, Wrigley 7/19/13, Moline 10/18/14, Milwaukee 10/20/14
  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    pureoc wrote:
    Just got home and I'm beat. 19 runs, WOW!!! If that wasn't good enough, Erin Andrews (who was working the game for ESPN) walked in front of our seats twice during the game. All I have to say is she is as good as advertised!!!


    Yea you kicked our ass last nite.
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    Soriano is returning tonight. He's almost as good as Felix Pie.
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