Comments for Chicago Cubs Blog http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason Chicago Cubs Personal Fan Blog Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:38:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Ads by CubMan http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/ads-on-the-ivy-rakes-in-the-money/#comment-449 CubMan Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:38:20 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/cubs-articles/ads-on-the-ivy-rakes-in-the-money/#comment-449 True, the ads do generate more revenue but that is not the point. Sure, the Cubs will tell you that the ads are neccesary for the Cubs to remain competitive with other teams in the league, but if you believe that ads like those hideous Under Armour signs in the outfield help the Cubs win more games - then I have a large amount of swamp land in Florida I would like to sell you real cheap. The fact is that just like the rest of baseball the Cubs are looking to get even richer no matter how bad it looks. They spend enough money to make themselves competitive but there is just as much focus on getting fatter. Get rich first then worry about proper baseball management. When the Cubs sell Wrigley Field's naming rights, I hope people stop going to games. IF ADDING MORE SIGNS TRANSLATES INTO WINNING MORE GAMES, THEN TELL ME WHY TEAMS LIKE THE DIMONDBACKS AND ROCKIES HAVE BEEN BEATING THE CUBS WITH ONLY A FRACTION OF THE PAYROLL AND TEAM REVENUE? FACT: CHICAGO CUBS OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT = G R E E D Y B A S T A R D S. . . .. . True, the ads do generate more revenue but that is not the point. Sure, the Cubs will tell you that the ads are neccesary for the Cubs to remain competitive with other teams in the league, but if you believe that ads like those hideous Under Armour signs in the outfield help the Cubs win more games – then I have a large amount of swamp land in Florida I would like to sell you real cheap. The fact is that just like the rest of baseball the Cubs are looking to get even richer no matter how bad it looks. They spend enough money to make themselves competitive but there is just as much focus on getting fatter. Get rich first then worry about proper baseball management. When the Cubs sell Wrigley Field’s naming rights, I hope people stop going to games.

IF ADDING MORE SIGNS TRANSLATES INTO WINNING MORE GAMES, THEN TELL ME WHY TEAMS LIKE THE DIMONDBACKS AND ROCKIES HAVE BEEN BEATING THE CUBS WITH ONLY A FRACTION OF THE PAYROLL AND TEAM REVENUE?

FACT: CHICAGO CUBS OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT = G R E E D Y B A S T A R D S. . . .. .

]]> Comment on About Us by Lamarr Otems http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/about/#comment-429 Lamarr Otems Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:18:28 +0000 #comment-429 Wow..thanks for the awesome site! Wow..thanks for the awesome site!

]]> Comment on Carl by MZ http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/offseason-madness/carl-crawford/#comment-428 MZ Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:26:32 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/uncategorized/carl-crawford/#comment-428 Let me preface this by saying that I love Carl Crawford (in a baseball sense) and I would love to see him come to Chicago. With that being said, I wouldn't trade the house for him. Some combo of Pie, Gallagher, Veal, and Cedeno works for me. However, I would not be moving Soto or Hill. If the trade cannot be done for the right price, bring on the Fukdome. Let me preface this by saying that I love Carl Crawford (in a baseball sense) and I would love to see him come to Chicago. With that being said, I wouldn’t trade the house for him. Some combo of Pie, Gallagher, Veal, and Cedeno works for me. However, I would not be moving Soto or Hill. If the trade cannot be done for the right price, bring on the Fukdome.

]]> Comment on Jacque by nolov3 http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/offseason-madness/jacque-jones-for-omar-infante/#comment-422 nolov3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:14:03 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/uncategorized/jacque-jones-for-omar-infante/#comment-422 jj was a great cubbie...although at times he looked rough have always gave everthing he had...he will be missed.... jj was a great cubbie…although at times he looked rough have always gave everthing he had…he will be missed….

]]> Comment on Ward=Hero by neifstersgone http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/wardhero-of-the-day/#comment-362 neifstersgone Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:51:44 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/cubs-articles/wardhero-of-the-day/#comment-362 when can i expect my pair of cubs/cards tickets for winning your fantasy baseball league? when can i expect my pair of cubs/cards tickets for winning your fantasy baseball league?

]]> Comment on Ward=Hero by T Dawg http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/wardhero-of-the-day/#comment-352 T Dawg Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:08:16 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/cubs-articles/wardhero-of-the-day/#comment-352 Woo Hoo!!! Woo Hoo!!!

]]> Comment on Carmen by Bob Long http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/carmen-pignatiello-called-up/#comment-351 Bob Long Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:49:54 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/uncategorized/carmen-pignatiello-called-up/#comment-351 Anyone is better than Will Ohman, if only he was as good as he thinks he is. I am 72 years old with a really bad shoulder but I can throw more strikes than Ohman. Good ridence. Now for Ruan Dumpster. Anyone is better than Will Ohman, if only he was as good as he thinks he is. I am 72 years old with a really bad shoulder but I can throw more strikes than Ohman. Good ridence. Now for Ruan Dumpster.

]]> Comment on Closer-by-Committee by Jonathan C. Mitchell http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/closer-by-committee/#comment-350 Jonathan C. Mitchell Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:17:46 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/uncategorized/closer-by-committee/#comment-350 Marmol might actually be the best option at closer. Marmol might actually be the best option at closer.

]]> Comment on Do by btuytens http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/cubs-articles/do-you-want-to-own-the-cubs/#comment-349 btuytens Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:35:03 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/uncategorized/do-you-want-to-own-the-cubs/#comment-349 Who would not be interested in owning the Cubs? It's a great idea, and it's about time. www.4fanssake.com. Check it out! Who would not be interested in owning the Cubs? It’s a great idea, and it’s about time. http://www.4fanssake.com. Check it out!

]]> Comment on Random by Matt http://blogthecubs.com/oldseason/random-rant/random-rant-3/#comment-347 Matt Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:49:46 +0000 http://blogthecubs.com/random-rant/random-rant-3/#comment-347 They called him up because they believe he is ready to work his way back into being a factor for the Cubs. They said this. The Cubs want to get him back into the 'major league groove' and throwing him into the fire like that is not a good idea. Of course he's not ready for that, what other pitchers in his position would be? That doesn't mean he gets to stay in the minors all year. He's going to get back into things but through lower-pressure situations. They called him up because they believe he is ready to work his way back into being a factor for the Cubs. They said this. The Cubs want to get him back into the ‘major league groove’ and throwing him into the fire like that is not a good idea. Of course he’s not ready for that, what other pitchers in his position would be? That doesn’t mean he gets to stay in the minors all year. He’s going to get back into things but through lower-pressure situations.

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