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thefriendlyblogfines.com - 6/30/2009
Random Retro Cubs: Hector Villanueva
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Former Cubs catcher Hector Villanueva is the latest "Random Retro Cub".
For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility
slanchreport.com - 7/2/2009
For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility
— slanchreport.com — P.J. Tanzillo, a software designer with Bearded Pony and originally form Chicago recently created a new app... for all you Cubs fan iPhone users out there; CubbieTime an app that keeps track of the time since the Cubs last won the World Series. From the developers’ description of the ... (more) For the Cubs Fan Who Needs Constant Reminders of Futility

Comments vote down slanch slanch posted 7/2/2009posted this
Chicago Cubs: World Series Champions?
zonersports.com - 7/1/2009
Chicago Cubs: World Series Champions?
— zonersports.com — Cubs fans will never learn. A bunch of these types of songs came out in the last... year or so. I mostly like the ring in the picture. And the fancy song. Will that song ever be true? Wait til next year. (more) Chicago Cubs: World Series Champions?

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 7/1/2009posted this
Cubs Season Couldn’t Get Any Worse, Until Last Week Of Course
notqualifiedtocomment.com - 6/29/2009
Cubs Season Couldn’t Get Any Worse, Until Last Week Of Course
— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Last week may have been the worst week the Cubs have had in 5 years. Sure, there... have been some losing teams in that period, but no one week where the wheels just came off like they did here. The record alone– 1-6 –makes the week look better than it actually was. Here’s a ... (more) Cubs Season Couldn’t Get Any Worse, Until Last Week Of ...

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What's That Sucking Sound?
Babes Love Baseball — ... switch-hitting outfielder, not known for his friendly, fun-loving team spirit, is a shoddy 3-for-20 on their current road trip. Skipper Lou Piniella will give him Tuesday and maybe even Wednesday off to work with hitting coach Von Joshua on his left-handed swing. This will also give him some time to prepare himself for BLB's next VooDoo Sabermetrics, where Bradley is the guest of honor this Friday! Can't wait for that one. Speaking of the Cubs, check out The Friendly Blogfine's latest Random Retro Cub: Hector Villanueva. Great ...

Testicle Tuesday's Hot and Steamy Link Dump: 6/30/09
DETROIT4LYFE — ... Harold Reynolds] How would we have reacted if TMZ was wrong about Michael Jackson being dead? [LA Times Blog] Our Yard, Our Rules [Gunaxin] The Oakland Raiders are big in Asia [In Game Now] Chris Cooley's Idea of Fun: Burning Cows [Pacman Jonesin] Dead celebs and their NFL Counterparts [Inside the Iggles] Manny is poised for big return on Friday [Paneech ...

The Glory Lines 7/1/09
No Guts, No Glory — ... like and you SHOULD too! Remembering World League Football with Pro Set (Gem Mint Tea) Ripping on the Reds (More Hardball) Dan Patrick > Colin Cowherd (Thunder Treats) The Three Mikes: After The Crowds Go Quiet (Fansided) Chad Pennington Still Bitter Toward Jets, Lives Out Zoolander Fantasy (Tirico Suave) What is Yao’s Legacy? (That NBA Lottery Pick) Random Retro Cubs: Hector Villanueva (The Friendly Blogfines) Knicks May Make ...

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UsTailgate — ... Butt To Fans At Mediterranean Games (Sorts Rubbish) Chicago Cubs: World Series Champions? (Zoner Sports) Ben Gordon Watch (Pippen Ain’t Easy) The Fundamentals (Baller Blogger) Moondog’s Champ & Chump of the Week (Moondog Sports) Kobe Bryant Made The Tough Decision (Bootlegger Sports) Random Retro Cubs: Hector Villanueva (The Friendly ...

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Not Qualified To Comment — Remembering Air McNair from his college days.  [Paneech] Did anyone read that Phil Rogers piece the other day about how Zambrano should be waived?  Yeah he’s an idiot, and here are the stats to prove big Z is one of the best pitchers in baseball over the past few years. [Wrigleyville23] Apparently the Bulls are looking into signing Jannero Pargo.  They are going to need another 2-guard, but personally I would prefer someone a bit younger with something to prove. [By The Horns] The Bulls may also be inquiring about Nate Robinson.  That wouldn’t be so bad, and the kid is always an obvious fan favorite. [Da ...

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