IUFLA 10,105 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 32 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: Yep...I grew up watching them in the 80s and 90s...when the Tribune Company owned them. Except for a few bright spots like 84 and 89...there were lots of sucky teams. 87 was fun with Dawson hitting 49 homers. I've been a Cub fan since 1963 (the year after the failed "College of Coaches" experiment) simply because my favorite aunt had bought me a Cubs' jersey on one of her trips there. Funny how your fandom is developed... 69 was THE year, up until mid-August...I know you all know the story...It wasn't like nowadays where you could get the scores on the internet or watching TV...I got up early for school just to hear Joe Garagiola give scores and recaps on "Today" on NBC...I can still remember that depressing feeling in late August through early September where Garagiola would say, "Well, the Cubs lost again, and the Mets won again." Like a long, slow death for an 11 year old... 84 taught me never to trust, and to hate Steve Garvey for eternity... You know, even the last out in 2016 when I saw Bryant's foot slip a little on the throw to Rizzo, my heart skipped a beat... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FritzIam4IU 1,325 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 7 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I've been a Cub fan since 1963 (the year after the failed "College of Coaches" experiment) simply because my favorite aunt had bought me a Cubs' jersey on one of her trips there. Funny how your fandom is developed... 69 was THE year, up until mid-August...I know you all know the story...It wasn't like nowadays where you could get the scores on the internet or watching TV...I got up early for school just to hear Joe Garagiola give scores and recaps on "Today" on NBC...I can still remember that depressing feeling in late August through early September where Garagiola would say, "Well, the Cubs lost again, and the Mets won again." Like a long, slow death for an 11 year old... 84 taught me never to trust, and to hate Steve Garvey for eternity... You know, even the last out in 2016 when I saw Bryant's foot slip a little on the throw to Rizzo, my heart skipped a beat... My dad worked as writer/editor for Newspaper. He used to write some from home when I was little (like 4/5/6). He would write and type out his articles while the Cubs game was on WGN most days...I would watch/listen and was hooked. When I was a little older I started collecting baseball cards and following scores and player stats in newspaper everyday (in 80s). I remember the collapse in 84...Leon Durham, Steve Garvey etc. Yes, I had that "oh no not again!" moment during 2016 when I thought Bryant was going to slip on last out and then I was sure he would throw it over Rizzo's head. I was a fan of the Cubs before IU or the Bears....they came about a few years later when I was in elementary school and started watching the games more attentively (my dad was a fan of both and attended IU). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IUFLA 10,105 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 3 minutes ago, FritzIam4IU said: My dad worked as writer/editor for Newspaper. He used to write some from home when I was little (like 4/5/6). He would write and type out his articles while the Cubs game was on WGN most days...I would watch/listen and was hooked. When I was a little older I started collecting baseball cards and following scores and player stats in newspaper everyday (in 80s). I remember the collapse in 84...Leon Durham, Steve Garvey etc. Yes, I had that "oh no not again!" moment during 2016 when I thought Bryant was going to slip on last out and then I was sure he would throw it over Rizzo's head. I was a fan of the Cubs before IU or the Bears....they came about a few years later when I was in elementary school and started watching the games more attentively (my dad was a fan of both and attended IU). That's awesome... 63 was pretty much the starting point for all of my fandom...went to my 1st IU game (vs Illinois in the "new" fieldhouse) and the Bears won the NFL championship, so I jumped on that bandwagon 😀 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU Scott 10,939 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) Well today started off great for the Reds by scoring 5 in the bottom of the first. They lead 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth Edited April 7 by IU Scott Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU Scott 10,939 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Jesse Winker might have lost his spot in LF since Tyler Naquin in the last 5 games has 4hr and 13 rbi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU Scott 10,939 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Reds win their 5thnin a row with a 11-4 victory. It was 11-0 going into the ninth but Garrett gave up a grand slam. If they had kept the 11-0 lead that they would have been first team since 1890 to win 3 of their first 6 games by 11 runs. In the first 6 games this is the tums scored by the Reds. 6 9 12 5 14 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5fouls 15,980 Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Reds win their 5thnin a row with a 11-4 victory. It was 11-0 going into the ninth but Garrett gave up a grand slam. If they had kept the 11-0 lead that they would have been first team since 1890 to win 3 of their first 6 games by 11 runs. In the first 6 games this is the tums scored by the Reds. 6 9 12 5 14 12 Bet they don't score a single run tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Glad to see Luis rebound and I am concerned with Amir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IU Scott 10,939 Posted Wednesday at 07:57 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 07:57 PM 32 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Bet they don't score a single run tomorrow. I would put a million down that they won't score tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Wednesday at 08:03 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 08:03 PM 5 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I would put a million down that they won't score tomorrow I bet a couple of them will score with the ladies.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 9,541 Posted Wednesday at 10:43 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:43 PM 2 more hits for the Cubs today! Somewhere Chilli Davis is probably saying to himself I told all of you this back in 2018. The players approach to hitting sucks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5fouls 15,980 Posted Thursday at 12:41 AM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:41 AM https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/bunch-of-ballers-out-there-cincinnati-reds-break-more-records-sweep-pittsburgh-pirates/ar-BB1fp7rq?ocid=uxbndlbing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Proud2BAHoosier 1,783 Posted Thursday at 02:36 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:36 AM Yanks out hit the O's 13-4 and still lost the effin game 4-3 in 11!!!! Only the Yankees could lose like this, had the game tying run at 3rd with 1 out. DJ LaMahieu at the plate and what does he do? Hits into a game ending double play!!!! Son of a B%##@&!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Thursday at 10:28 AM Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:28 AM 11 hours ago, Seeking6 said: 2 more hits for the Cubs today! Somewhere Chilli Davis is probably saying to himself I told all of you this back in 2018. The players approach to hitting sucks. When is the fire sale scheduled for? May 1st? LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 9,541 Posted Thursday at 12:32 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:32 PM 2 hours ago, rico said: When is the fire sale scheduled for? May 1st? LOL That's the worst part that most on here have said before. They've played so inconsistent and at times hit so poorly....if we did make trades right now we'd be getting 50 cents on the dollar max for what some of these guys want for contracts. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Thursday at 12:35 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:35 PM 2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: That's the worst part that most on here have said before. They've played so inconsistent and at times hit so poorly....if we did make trades right now we'd be getting 50 cents on the dollar max for what some of these guys want for contracts. It is still early...got to wait until Memorial Day to get a good picture. Hopefully they start playing like it is a contract year. But not at my Reds' expense though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5fouls 15,980 Posted Thursday at 01:01 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:01 PM The Reds started the year ranked 20th in the ESPN Power Rankings. After starting the season 5-1, and putting up some unbelievable offensive numbers, the Reds have moved up to .............19th! https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31208667/mlb-power-rankings-week-1-biggest-risers-fallers-first-week-season 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 9,541 Posted Thursday at 01:47 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 01:47 PM 45 minutes ago, 5fouls said: The Reds started the year ranked 20th in the ESPN Power Rankings. After starting the season 5-1, and putting up some unbelievable offensive numbers, the Reds have moved up to .............19th! https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31208667/mlb-power-rankings-week-1-biggest-risers-fallers-first-week-season Small market bias. Hahaha. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stlboiler23 1,252 Posted Thursday at 06:53 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 06:53 PM (edited) 6 hours ago, 5fouls said: The Reds started the year ranked 20th in the ESPN Power Rankings. After starting the season 5-1, and putting up some unbelievable offensive numbers, the Reds have moved up to .............19th! https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31208667/mlb-power-rankings-week-1-biggest-risers-fallers-first-week-season Theyre used to playing in front of extremely small crowds so this feels normal for them 🤣 just kidding! Edited Thursday at 07:17 PM by Stlboiler23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stlboiler23 1,252 Posted Thursday at 07:17 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:17 PM Sad home opener for the Cards. First time with no Gibson or Brock. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Thursday at 08:11 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:11 PM 1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said: Theyre used to playing in front of extremely small crowds so this feels normal for them 🤣 just kidding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Friday at 11:17 AM Report Share Posted Friday at 11:17 AM Trevor Bauer's balls are getting looked at... https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-reportedly-examining-multiple-baseballs-from-trevor-bauers-wednesday-start/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5fouls 15,980 Posted Friday at 12:04 PM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 12:04 PM 46 minutes ago, rico said: Trevor Bauer's balls are getting looked at... Did they ask him to 'Turn your head and cough'? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rico 11,883 Posted Friday at 12:05 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 12:05 PM Just now, 5fouls said: Did they ask him to 'Turn your head and cough'? He had to clean the dirt of his balls first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seeking6 9,541 Posted Friday at 02:06 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 02:06 PM Before yesterday's 11 hits the Cubs team batting average was .124....making it the 2nd worse team batting average after 6 games since 1900. Only the 2013 Pirates were worse. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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