I’ve never understood face-painting.
Maybe it’s because I’m a Cubs fan and I usually end up having nothing to brag about, but I just don’t know what someone does when they paint their face to go to a sporting event and then their team gets beat handily. I have a hard time wearing a shirt or hat with a Cubs logo after they lose, so the painting of the face just makes no sense to me at all.
It never seemed like today’s game was in much doubt once the Brewers took the lead, so this kid must be pretty depressed right now.
Plus, why did he paint a target on his face? I mean, I know it makes a certain amount of sense given the state of the team, but I wouldn’t expect a face-painter to be that self-aware. Maybe he lost a bet.
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Full video of the Grimace incident:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_07_27_chnmlb_milmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=chc
Aisle424Quote Reply
he was probably reacting more to what Quade said to him.
JManQuote Reply
Maybe painting one’s face as a target is the best way to attract foul balls for souvenirs.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
That’s awful even for a kid.
mb22Quote Reply
He’s a competitive guy and wanted one more batter. Do you want pitchers who ask to be taken out or what?
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=mb22]That’s awful even for a kid.[/quote]It’s gotta be a mistake. They painted the white too thick and didn’t leave room for the inner blue. That’s all I can think of.
binkyQuote Reply
This Desmond Jennings kid is having a pretty good game.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
on the Facebook plugin over there to the right —-> where it shows thumbnail pics of the people who “like” OV, I’ve only ever noticed 2 females. One of whom is carrying a rifle (dying laughing)
WenningtonsGorillaCockQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
At the “Take me too” comment from Byrd.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Snyds01]bob bradley = now former USMNT head coach[/quote]
BerseliusQuote Reply
Looks like aramis has reversed his decision of wanting to stay.. We should be able to get something good if we were to move him
TheCCO
(@cst_cubs) Rami appears to reverse position on no-trade: “They come to me with a trade, we’ll see.”
TheCCO
(@cst_cubs) MAKE THAT: “I understand it’s a business … If they’re looking to rebuild, I can’t fit in. So we’ll see.”
TheCCO
RT @CSNMooney Aramis: Nobody wants me man.They want good players.If they come to me w a trade,well see.But nobody has talked to me about it
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
We’re not going to get much or Ramirez, bubbles. Him being the best 3rd baseman available probably increases his value slightly, but we’re talking C level prospect in return.
mb21Quote Reply
wow… i would assume better than that we will see.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-trade-te-greg-olsen-to-panthers-20110728,0,468734.story
GWQuote Reply
(dying laughing)
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-trade-te-greg-olsen-to-panthers-20110728,0,468734.story[/quote]I am done with martz. this is infuriating to bubbles
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I am done with martz. this is infuriating to bubbles[/quote]
meh… he’s definitely arrogant, but I do think he’s talented
GWQuote Reply
Was never really an Olsen fan. Thought he played too soft and had weak hands. He fumbled a lot and got out muscled a lot. He was good with Cutler though.
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=GW]meh… he’s definitely arrogant, but I do think he’s talented[/quote]
I jsut think this deal is so fucking stupid…. I mean he was a first rounder. It seems like everyne is doing something but the bears. we are getting worse while other trams are getting better.
COMPOUNDING SHITwe have so much cap room. If we lose olin i might riot
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
RC with an Unobstructed View: http://obstructedview.net/unobstructed-views/mlb/joe-posnanski-on-barry-bonds.html
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I jsut think this deal is so fucking stupid…. I mean he was a first rounder. It seems like everyne is doing something but the bears. we are getting worse while other trams are getting better.
COMPOUNDING SHITwe have so much cap room. If we lose olin i might riot[/quote]
I agree with the general sentiment, though I am also skeptical about how much Olin has left in the tank.
My main criticism is that Cutler seems to thrive with big, sure-handed receivers, as he’s just not that accurate of a passer. A wide receiver with these skills would definitely be preferable, as Martz needs his tight ends to pass block, especially with this o-line.
Yet the Bears seem to have no interest in acquiring a primary receiver with any size whatsoever.
GWQuote Reply
If Olin Kreutz is the glue that held together that fucking piece of shit offensive line the last two years, then just contract the Bears right now. Because it really can’t get much worse.
GBTSQuote Reply
The Chicago twittersphere is pretty hilarious right now. EVERYBODY PANIC!
BerseliusQuote Reply
Any info on who the Bears got for Olsen?
MuckerQuote Reply
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=Muckey]Any info on who the Bears got for Olsen?[/quote]
I’m assuming it’s a pick or twoESPN Chi says it’s a player and a pick
BerseliusQuote Reply
Ochocinco ——–> NE. I think they’ll have a tougher time making that one work than Haynesworth
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]
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be careful what you wish for, I guess.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius]
I’m assuming it’s a pick or twoESPN Chi says it’s a player and a pick[/quote]
yeah…bizarre. I don’t ever remember hearing about ptbnl’s in the nfl.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]These prospects dont excite me..
I am heated about Greg Olsen getting shipped out of town. I jsut dont fucking get it[/quote]Olson is just a guy. He fumbles, run poor routes, and doesn’t block. In short, a poor fit for Martz’ scheme. Greg Olson is wildly overrated by Bears fans. He’s nothing special. No one should bemoan the loss of a fumbly, stupid fast guy.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I hate Roy Williams. Hate that fuckface, btu I root for laundry, so…..
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Muckey]Any info on who the Bears got for Olsen?[/quote]A player and a pick. No word who or when, other than that the player is not Smith.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Olson is just a guy. He fumbles, run poor routes, and doesn’t block. In short, a poor fit for Martz’ scheme. Greg Olson is wildly overrated by Bears fans. He’s nothing special. No one should bemoan the loss of a fumbly, stupid fast guy.[/quote]
This. I’ve never seen a big guy who drops faster upon contact. He was literally one of the biggest guys on the team and a 5’9′ corner could breathe on him and he would crumble. He was a pass catching tight end with terrible RAC skills. Better athlete than football player, not the least bit upset to see him go.
melissaQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Olson is just a guy. He fumbles, run poor routes, and doesn’t block. In short, a poor fit for Martz’ scheme. Greg Olson is wildly overrated by Bears fans. He’s nothing special. No one should bemoan the loss of a fumbly, stupid fast guy.[/quote]
But he was a first round pick, so he must be first round talent, MO. Haven’t the Cubs taught us this?
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=melissa]This. I’ve never seen a big guy who drops faster upon contact. He was literally one of the biggest guys on the team and a 5’9′ corner could breathe on him and he would crumble. He was a pass catching tight end with terrible RAC skills. Better athlete than football player, not the least bit upset to see him go.[/quote]Well, his YAC was decent, but he carries the ball like a loaf of bread, and his routes are AWFUL.
[quote name=Berselius]But he was a first round pick, so he must be first round talent, MO. Haven’t the Cubs taught us this?[/quote]I think his draft position has fooled a lot of Bears fans into thinking they have Antonio Gates on their hands.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Sorry to interrupt the American football talk, but I was just wondering which teams still need an OF and would like Byrd. Thought about compiling a list of teams myself, but figured I’d post this in the meantime while I do some Googling and stuff.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Sorry to interrupt the American football talk, but I was just wondering which teams still need an OF and would like Byrd. Thought about compiling a list of teams myself, but figured I’d post this in the meantime while I do some Googling and stuff.[/quote]
boston, atlanta, pittsburgh… though I doubt he’s very high on anyone’s list.
GWQuote Reply
Color is shit to get it under the 5 MB limit for free hosting, but:
GBTSQuote Reply
(dying laughing), GBTS just won the internets
BerseliusQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ GBTS
Thanks GW, by the way.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
akers to the 49ers
dylanjQuote Reply
You should be able to upload it here, GBTS.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=GW]boston, atlanta, pittsburgh… though I doubt he’s very high on anyone’s list.[/quote]yeah, those are the only teams I can think of. Pittsburgh might be the best option. I think he’s worth more to the Cubs than he is in a trade since they’re going to try to contend next year.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]akers to the 49ers[/quote]Enjoy overpaying for a lead foot.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
3rd round pick for Olsen
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]You should be able to upload it here, GBTS.[/quote]How?
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]How?[/quote]Go to your profile, click on Manage Your Blog, then New Blog, then click on the image icon (bottom right corner of the buttons on the editor) and then upload it.
I can set something up sometime in the next few days for registered users to upload stuff to that’s a little easier, but that’s how you could do it now.
mb21Quote Reply
Oh man, you guys know way more about football than I do, both American and Other.
I like listening to football on the radio. Jeff Joniak puts most baseball guys to shame on the level of detail he can convey in a few seconds of time.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Muckey]3rd round pick for Olsen[/quote]That’s a decent return, all on its own, actually. Kudos to Angelo for getting that much for a TE who hasn’t really produced.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
The thing about the Fukudome trade that I don’t understand is that Cleveland DFA’d Travis buck to make room on their roster. WHy didn’t the Cubs get him? at least he’s an MLBer (barely) who might have some upside
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]The thing about the Fukudome trade that I don’t understand is that Cleveland DFA’d Travis buck to make room on their roster. WHy didn’t the Cubs get him? at least he’s an MLBer (barely) who might have some upside[/quote]Maybe they tried and Cleveland said no. I read today that Hendry said they did this as much to make room for Colvin as anything.
binkyQuote Reply
If they DFA’d him, only the Astros have first shot at him. If the Cubs wanted him, they could wait for the Astros to decline and then take him for free.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=josh]Maybe they tried and Cleveland said no. I read today that Hendry said they did this as much to make room for Colvin as anything.[/quote]That’s just the kind of thing a GM is going to say to hopefully boost Colvin’s confidence.
mb21Quote Reply
If the Cubs really wanted Buck and they had reason to believe the Indians were going to DFA him, they absolutely should not have had them include him in a trade.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]If the Cubs really wanted Buck and they had reason to believe the Indians were going to DFA him, they absolutely should not have had them include him in a trade.[/quote]The Indians would want more than League minimum, or subtract a prospect or something.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]That’s just the kind of thing a GM is going to say to hopefully boost Colvin’s confidence.[/quote]Poor Colvin.
binkyQuote Reply
Hmmm, I didn’t know the Cardinals were carrying three catchers. The first two dropped like flies so Yadier Molina had to play anyway.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
mcnutt got fucked up. Antigua is on fire
dylanjQuote Reply
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/aramis-ramirez-may-consider-waiving-no-trade-clause/
[quote name=Aramis Ramirez]Or what’s the other guy, [team president Crane] Kenney?[/quote]
Thankfully Al Yellon did that interview to determine who the team president was…or was that the chairman?
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/aramis-ramirez-may-consider-waiving-no-trade-clause/
Thankfully Al Yellon did that interview to determine who the team president was…or was that the chairman?[/quote]
thats still my favorite thing Al has every done. He finally gets a big long interview with the man in charge as a reward for kissing ass all these years and spends it asking who the chairman is 50 times and whether misting stations are like misting stations
dylanjQuote Reply
Astros leading going to the 9th, Pujols and Holliday due up in the bottom half. Come on, Houston!
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]thats still my favorite thing Al has every done. He finally gets a big long interview with the man in charge as a reward for kissing ass all these years and spends it asking who the chairman is 50 times and whether misting stations are like misting stations[/quote]
I actually did get to see the misting stations on that ridiculous day game against the Phillies and while they worked okay, they were kind of ghetto. The ushers with the portable misting thingies also looked tacky. They should’ve just equipped them with Super Soakers and squirt guns.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/aramis-ramirez-may-consider-waiving-no-trade-clause/
Thankfully Al Yellon did that interview to determine who the team president was…or was that the chairman?[/quote]
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
I did (dying laughing) when I read that Ramirez quote. Whats that other guys name, Yellon?
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/aramis-ramirez-may-consider-waiving-no-trade-clause/
Thankfully Al Yellon did that interview to determine who the team president was…or was that the chairman?[/quote]Aramis sounded more depressed than anything. Dejected, even.
binkyQuote Reply
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/7/28/2301788/prospects-in-the-kosuke-fukudome-trade#storyjump
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Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/7/28/2301788/prospects-in-the-kosuke-fukudome-trade#storyjump
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Two C prospects eh? I guess that’s about as good as it gets.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Recalcitrant Blogger Nate]http://www.minorleagueball.com/2011/7/28/2301788/prospects-in-the-kosuke-fukudome-trade#storyjump
.[/quote]Given that Fukudome last year would have yielded a broken pencil and a cake of dirt, two guys, one of which MIGHT work out sounds okay.
binkyQuote Reply
a guy with tools who strikes out way too much. the cubs are a caricature of themselves at this point
dylanjQuote Reply
Meh on the lead article here. If you’re gonna make fun of face-painting why not make fun of some stupid ass-fratboys with blue paint all over their faces and bodies? That shit looks real cool mixed with puke.
that kid in the picutre has a sweet smile. He might actually be having some fun this season. I’m glad he is.
UrkQuote Reply
ben wells is dominating in boise tonight
dylanjQuote Reply
KC has cut Waters. Sign him NOW, Jerry.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Cubs —> 7 games back of Astros for #1 pick
Also only about a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the #2 pick. Very precarious situation we have here (dying laughing)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=dylanj]a guy with tools who strikes out way too much. the cubs are a caricature of themselves at this point[/quote]
I actually think targeting a toolsy position player is the right move, given that they couldn’t expect much in return.
Having said that, it’s hard not to laugh at the whole thing. Trade your best on-base guy for a minor league outfielder with a high K/9, let’s see what happens.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Given that Fukudome last year would have yielded a broken pencil and a cake of dirt, two guys, one of which MIGHT work out sounds okay.[/quote]Yeah, the Cubs did all right by the trade. BP thought the prospects were better than you would expect to get in exchange for 2 months of Kosuke. http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14653
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]KC has cut Waters. Sign him NOW, Jerry.[/quote]Wishful thinking. Angelo amazes me in how utterly clueless he can be at times.
MuckerQuote Reply
[quote name=Muckey]Wishful thinking. Angelo amazes me in how utterly clueless he can be at times.[/quote]Getting a 3rd rounder for Olson is good work. Maybe the smartness will hold for a few more days.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=AZ Phil]Cubs 2010 #1 draft pick RHP Hayden Simpson followed Garcia to the mound, entering the game at the start of the 6th inning. Throwing nothing but fastballs (as was also the case in his previous outing), Simpson had an easy nine-pitch 6th (striking out the lead-off hitter looking), before allowing a lead-off single and a one-out Miguel Marte RBI double high off the CF “Green Monster” (Batter’s Eye), just two pitches after Marte slugged a near-HR down the LF line (hooked foul at the last second before clearing the fence). Simpson was then removed from the game, after having thrown 26 pitches (17 strikes).
While he throws only fastballs in games, Simpson does throw a breaking ball and a change-up when warming-up. But he apparently is so messed up right now, the Cubs feel he needs to go back to square one and just try and command his fastball (which he was able to do today, and with perhaps a bit more velocity than he has shown previously), before adding anything else to his in-game regimen.
You can tell somebody of concern is in the game when the Fitch Park Sports Psychologist is sitting on the bench, and a Special Assignment Scout is running the radar gun from the tower (hiding the readings from the players).[/quote]
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GWQuote Reply
Couple bubbles thoughts:
1. Would you rather be a cubs fan or an orioles fan? i would say cubs fan based on the division but this year was a huge step back in terms of the minors and the big league team
2.Its sad that i look to hope in the AZL and DSL2
3. I want to write more about being depressed that we sold low on olsen but i am in the minority here.
4. That hayden simpson pick is working out well.
5. time to watch breaking bad season 2…
Really depressed with chicago sports right now.. Just spent a lot of $$ at the gamecock athletics store. I swear if we lose to Georgia in week 2 i am going to jump off a bridge..
I need the gamecocks to kill it
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
LAA is within 2 games of TEX right now. I have to think they’d be calling CHC about Ramirez. And I hope CHC fucks it up.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
QB runs dog fight ring, makes dogs rape each other ————> It’s OK, he’s paid his debt to society
QB faces multiple rape charges ——————> Innocent until proven guilty
QB yells and screams at coach after being pulled for poor play, throws hissy fit on sidelines ——————> He’s fiery
QB yells and screams at coach after being pulled for minor injury, throws hissy fit on sidelines ——————> He quit on his team
I don’t get the logic.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Couple bubbles thoughts:
3. I want to write more about being depressed that we sold low on olsen but i am in the minority here.
[/quote]
I agree with you about Olsen. While he hasn’t been the best TE, he had good chemistry with Cutler it seems. He just doesn’t fit in Martz’ system apparently.
Also, how does a team agree on a PTBNL? Is the conversation something like
Team 1: “Here, we will give you a 3rd round pick”
Team 2: “That sounds alright, but I want something more”
T1: “Okay, what do you want? Another pick? A player?”
T2: “I don’t care what, it just has to look like I got more than just a pick. But let’s worry about that later because I really want to make this trade happen so it looks like I am being active”
T1: “Okay, how about a PTBNL. It isn’t going to be our only good player, most likely it will be someone we were going to cut”
T2: Perfect!
WaLiQuote Reply
Alvin sure is big on selflessness.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Hmm apparently there was no PTBNL in the Olsen pick. I guess the Bears figured out you don’t do that in the NFL. So Olsen for 3rd round pick.
WaLiQuote Reply
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Alvin sure is big on selflessness.[/quote]
I can only perform post–hoc rationalizations of his morals.
Alvins Prefrontal CortexQuote Reply
[quote name=Alvins Prefrontal Cortex]I can only perform post–hoc rationalizations of his morals.[/quote]
FUCK YOU!
Alvins AmygdalaQuote Reply
CHI will be happy with Roy Williams in Martz’s scheme if Cutler has time to throw it to him.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Looks like VY will sign with PHI to back up Vick unless MIA’s trade with DEN for Orton falls through.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
http://capitolavenueclub.com/?p=4678
MishQuote Reply
new non-football shit up: http://obstructedview.net/articles/major-league-baseball/obstructed-view-takes-its-discredited-act-on-the-road.html
mb21Quote Reply
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