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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Let's tip two 40s. 
Limp Ditka
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Encyclopedia Brown
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He played through some of the worst decisions any franchise has ever made in any sport. Phil Wrigley putting his son-in-law in charge. Brock for Broglio. The College of Coaches, and on and on and on.
This part from Kurkjian's article reminds me of a story
Well anyways, my friend was single so anytime a cute waitress or customer would come to the bar, he would talk up my buddy and try to hook him up with all the ladies, saying they should go out with him, hes a nice guy, etc. Was genuinely a nice and positive person and just enjoyed talking to people.
I am a lot more upset about this than I thought I would be. A truly great ambassador for the Cubs and MLB.
About 5-6 years ago my buddy was tending the bar at Chilis in Naperville (maybe it was North Plainfield). About every other week Ernie would come in for lunch and sit at the bar by himself and talk baseball with my friend (a White Sox fan). He was still pretty sharp and knew the league in and out. He really loved baseball. He always wanted to watch the Cubs, but would gladly watch ANY baseball.
Well anyways, my friend was single so anytime a cute waitress or customer would come to the bar, he would talk up my buddy and try to hook him up with all the ladies, saying they should go out with him, hes a nice guy, etc. Was genuinely a nice and positive person and just enjoyed talking to people.
I am a lot more upset about this than I thought I would be. A truly great ambassador for the Cubs and MLB.
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My Mom grew up in southern Illinois in a house of Cardinals fans. When she was a little girl she claims she had an autographed ball from Stan. I really wish she still had it.Reading these stories really makes the Cubs-Banks connection seem eerily similar to the Cards-Musial connection. Two treasures that will never be forgotten. Sorry about your loss, Cubbies.
I actually think that was the year we won a bunch of tournaments. We were actually pretty good. I played 2nd and 3rd and hit second. High OBP guy with doubles power that could run.
Limp Ditka
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I have to admit that I haven't tired of the Ernie Banks talk. It's been a non stop parade of praises for what seems to have been an exemplary gentleman.
While I was driving into the city tonight i listened to a replay of a Cubs Confidential Banks was interviewed for, on WGN l, back in 2012.
He recalled a story about a conversation he had with Bill Madlock about being, and staying, with the Cubs. To put it kindly, things didn't go as expected and Banks and Madlock walked away not seeing eye to eye.
Madlock was later quoted as calling Ernie Banks an 'Uncle Tom'
Bill Madlock is a ####.
While I was driving into the city tonight i listened to a replay of a Cubs Confidential Banks was interviewed for, on WGN l, back in 2012.
He recalled a story about a conversation he had with Bill Madlock about being, and staying, with the Cubs. To put it kindly, things didn't go as expected and Banks and Madlock walked away not seeing eye to eye.
Madlock was later quoted as calling Ernie Banks an 'Uncle Tom'
Bill Madlock is a ####.
Eephus
Footballguy
Banks was born in 1931
Madlock was born in 1951
There are huge differences between a black man coming of age in the 40s vs. one in the 60s. Madlock played the game with a rage that was also far removed from Banks' eternally sunny disposition.
Madlock is 64 now and hopefully has greater perspective than when he was a player with the Cubs. I'm inclined to give him a pass and I'm pretty sure Banks would too.
jagbag
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Grahamburn
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The Offseason: Hope in Chicago and Miami
Tonight at 9 on MLB Network. Inside look at Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo, and Giancarlo Stanton.
Tonight at 9 on MLB Network. Inside look at Joe Maddon, Anthony Rizzo, and Giancarlo Stanton.
RnR
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Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
RIP Mr Cub - Had a chance to meet Ronnie and Ryno and always wanted to meet Ernie. A great ambassador for MLB and professional sports. Magnificent player and a better human being. A role model for the ages with class to the millionith degree. A sad day but the memories will always be special to Cub fans
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I really feel for the guy, but would love if they signed him. Especially if his market is as depressed as it seems to be. You can never have too much pitching.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Today, Mike Francesa said he thinks the Cubs will win the World Series this year.
Get 'em next year.
Get 'em next year.
lol this is getting out oh hand. Sure I'd be surprised if they lose a regular season game, but anything could happen in the playoffs
pantagrapher
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Limp Ditka
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If that doesn't get you fired up for a 108th season of futility, nothing will.
I'm gonna drive around Romeoville all weekend until I see someone with a mustache and punch him in the face.
Wrigley
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Limp Ditka
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Nein
I'm assuming it's one of those stereotypical bushy south side 'staches and he's wearing jean shorts with crocs and socks.
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Notorious T.R.E.
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Can't believe how jealous Limp is of our Cubbies.
Wrigley
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Wrigley
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Have you seen Kris Bryant's baby blues? I'm can't blame him for being jealous.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
#doit4frosty
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Can we start playing with the lineup now?! 
pantagrapher
Footballguy
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Doesn't seem platoon-y enough.Grahamburn said:
Grahamburn
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