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Just a word of thanks to all of you for posting for reading for venting all season long. This blog has been a great outlet for all of us the past few years and continues to be a great resource for me as I can gauge Cubs fans moods throughout the season. Bob Brenly. Bob Vorwald and I will continue to blog throughout the off-season with updates analysis of big moves and random thoughts. Keep checking back here for information on our 2nd Annual Len & Bob Bash which once again will take place at House of Blues Chicago the night before the Cubs Convention in January (January 17 is the date). I'm going to take some time to get re-acquainted with my wife son and 3 dogs and enjoy this incredible fall weather. And I'll be watching BB along with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn as they finish up the Cleveland-Yankees series and then head west to call the Colorado- Arizona NLCS. At some point soon you'll see my smiling photo up here again with some more Cubs baseball talk. Thanks again for making this the most rewarding season of my career. Next year let's go a little deeper into October... Thankyou Len and Thankyou Bob... I have had a very rough year and watching the Cubs and reading the posts have been really really fun for me. I love the excitement in your voices when you call the games. The last stretch of home games before the playoffs still make me smile every time i think of them! To the Cubs.. i love the team and always will and i will be looking forward to spring. I hope everyone has a safe off season. Thanks again... Pam Ziemer You know a lot can be said of the decidsions of manager Lou Pinella. Did he take Zambrano too early in game 1? Why didnt he pinch hit for Ted Lilly in the top of the 4th inning in game 2? But the bottom line to me is that the cubs were just outplayed. They were out hit and outpitched. When the D'backs made errors the Cubs couldnt capitalize. Noboby steps up for this team. They all rely on Derrick Lee Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano to hit hte ball out of the park. Look at what the Yankees did in game 3 against CLeveland. Joe Torre pinch hit for Jason Giambi with Doug Mientkiewicz. Instead of relying on Giambi to hit the 3 run homer. Mientkiewicz laid down a sac bunt and helped set up the inning. The Cubs will need to learn to do the little things to be successful nex year. Let Ryan Theriot bunt he's a good handler of the bat. Use Soriano's speed if he gets on to lead off a game. The Cubs just didn t play winning baseball and that is why they were swept. Thanks for a great year on TV. Over the winter PLEASE teach someone how to bunt.... In the last game if PIN would have bunted the runners over in the first few innings we would have engineered 2 runs and the ending would have been different but he thought they were gonna hit homers like they did in September. I don't think we need to change much.. get another pitcher and a e d right fielder and we're set for another great year with a great manager. CUBS WILL BE GREAT IN 2008 !!!!! hey len just a personal note yourseldf and bob have been some of the brightest points of the year for the laughs you guys seem like you have been together for as long as harry and stoney were you guys rock!!!!just a word enjoy this offseason with the family because next year you are going to be extra busy in the post season getting fit for your championship rings oh by the way i take a size 15. you gys are great can't wait to hear the 1 st homerun call of the new season i know you go to chicago wolves games enjoy the hockey pat foley should still be with the blackhawks please pass this on to him. GO CUBS I GO AND SE SOME PEORIA RIVERMEN games if you are down this way look me up and i will treat you to a game of hockey in peoria email me at the4motts@verizon net You two are superior announcers in your own right. Your analysis is spot on and the insights that you give; well let's just say that they make a great game even better. As for TBS's choice of announcers for the Cubs-Diamondbacks could TBS have chosen two more anemic and vapid broadcasters? They were horrible!!! I wanted to listen to WGN but couldn't pull it in here in Cedar Rapids. Hey Bob. I enjoyed your commentary of the Clev-NY series. You obviously did your homework and you and Tony G provided insightful and relevant views. I also liked the result.. of Clev sending the Yanks packing. As you and your D'Bks did a few years back. Seriously though well done Big Guy! Question: could you and your side-kick Len bring that objective professionalism to the Cubs broadcasts next year? A lot of us are tired of the age-old sugar coated baloney served up by Cubs announcers over the years. Let's can the rah-rah stuff eh? Its very unbecoming. We already know that most of these guys are overpaid losers. They proved that this season. Have a good winter. Good luck with the golf game! Meanwhile. I'll be prepared to take cover. Imcoming! Or is it 'fore!? I believe its the latter. Thx again for this excellent blog and your commitment to broadcasting communicating with the fans and above all your belief in free speech. Given some of the content expressed on this blog some of our fellow bloggers need all the help they can get. But I love them anyways faults and all. You're welcome. All we need now is for the team to be sold preferably not to the suits Selig hopes to set us up with. We need ownership that is on our wavelength and not folks who just want to continue to pick the carcass. I know that might make some in your periphery a little nervous but if the Cubs are going to really win we need our priorities straight and not more of the customary chiseling we see all to often. You'll come through it. We like you. I'm with you James. Its very important to get the ownership situation squared away. Uncertainty is almost never a good thing in sports management. I also agree with you on Selig. He's been the worst commissioner by far in my life-time and I don't trust his judgement one bit. He mis-handled the 'roids controversy blames fans for things that aren't their fault has failed to produce anything in the World Baseball Classic to name just a few. Yet during his watch ownership and MLB have locked up everything in the way of merchandizing broadcasting and the internet. Could this be another series of examples of 'show me the money'? So as I've made pretty clear a management solution is paramount. And we need to have a settlement that favors the Cubs and their fans. Not some hair-brained scheme cooked up from Commissioner See-ya's office. Well spotted James! Hey Len! I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed listening to you and BB this year. I think you guys are some of the best broadcasters in baseball. I remember I was sad when Chip and Stoney left because I was so use to hearing them but now that Chip is on TBS listening to him makes me want to fall asleep! Another thing I've been meaning to tell you. I LOVE it when you scream and get excited when the Cubs make a great play. The sound of your scream is so funny but I love it so don't change it. See you at the Cubs convo! I can't wait for next year! Although I consider the season a disapointment. I can't say the same thing about Len and Bob. Len comes prepared every night. He's a stat guru just like me and he comes up with some good ones. I enjoy his play-by-play very much. Bob is also an excellent color guy. Others see that as well since he is doing postseason games for TBS. Bob had big shoes to fill imo being a huge Steve Stone fan but he's done it admirably. We're spoiled here in Chicago to have a very good TV duo and Pat Hughes- who should be nominated for sainthood. I hope all three are back next season. Hey everybody. I know it has been rough lately but I think I might have something to ease the pain. I have created some cool wallpapers and ringtones at www myxertones com They are totaly free. Go to that website and explore the word "cubs" it will show up with listings and mine are by the user name "cubs". Just click on it put in your cell phone number and click "send to my phone". I hope you enjoy and always GO CUBS!- Patrick Felke worlds biggest 14 year old Cubs fan. I live in the Dallas area and so much is written about Mark Cuban. I'll say this for the guy. He is passionate about anything he buys he's not a suit to sit up in a sky box and count money. He also cares about the fans and not just because his money comes from them. I'm not a big Cuban fan myself but the Cubs could do worse than selling to Cuban such as ANYONE who is a friend of the Selig family. I think history will show Selig not only as imcompetent but ignorant and crooked. If nothing else. Cuban might drive Selig to a heart attack and then we could get an honest intelligent commissioner with integrity! Guys you were a great team to listen to from the booth. Due to some personal situations this year. I was at home during the day more than usual so I caught almost all the day games on TV. Both engaging and funny. I looked forward to every broadcast. My two favorite moments watching were Aramis hitting the walk-off homerun and when Bob's picture was side-by-side with Bill Cower's (priceless!).

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Just a word of thanks to all of you for posting for reading for venting all season long. This blog has been a great outlet for all of us the past few years and continues to be a great resource for me as I can gauge Cubs fans moods throughout the season. Bob Brenly. Bob Vorwald and I will continue to blog throughout the off-season with updates analysis of big moves and random thoughts. Keep checking back here for information on our 2nd Annual Len & Bob Bash which once again will take place at House of Blues Chicago the night before the Cubs Convention in January (January 17 is the date). I'm going to take some time to get re-acquainted with my wife son and 3 dogs and enjoy this incredible fall weather. And I'll be watching BB along with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn as they finish up the Cleveland-Yankees series and then head west to call the Colorado- Arizona NLCS. At some point soon you'll see my smiling photo up here again with some more Cubs baseball talk. Thanks again for making this the most rewarding season of my career. Next year let's go a little deeper into October... Thankyou Len and Thankyou Bob... I have had a very rough year and watching the Cubs and reading the posts have been really really fun for me. I love the excitement in your voices when you call the games. The last stretch of home games before the playoffs still make me smile every time i think of them! To the Cubs.. i love the team and always will and i will be looking forward to spring. I hope everyone has a safe off season. Thanks again... Pam Ziemer You know a lot can be said of the decidsions of manager Lou Pinella. Did he take Zambrano too early in game 1? Why didnt he pinch hit for Ted Lilly in the top of the 4th inning in game 2? But the bottom line to me is that the cubs were just outplayed. They were out hit and outpitched. When the D'backs made errors the Cubs couldnt capitalize. Noboby steps up for this team. They all rely on Derrick Lee Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano to hit hte ball out of the park. Look at what the Yankees did in game 3 against CLeveland. Joe Torre pinch hit for Jason Giambi with Doug Mientkiewicz. Instead of relying on Giambi to hit the 3 run homer. Mientkiewicz laid down a sac bunt and helped set up the inning. The Cubs will need to learn to do the little things to be successful nex year. Let Ryan Theriot bunt he's a good handler of the bat. Use Soriano's speed if he gets on to lead off a game. The Cubs just didn t play winning baseball and that is why they were swept. Thanks for a great year on TV. Over the winter PLEASE teach someone how to bunt.... In the last game if PIN would have bunted the runners over in the first few innings we would have engineered 2 runs and the ending would have been different but he thought they were gonna hit homers like they did in September. I don't think we need to change much.. get another pitcher and a e d right fielder and we're set for another great year with a great manager. CUBS WILL BE GREAT IN 2008 !!!!! hey len just a personal note yourseldf and bob have been some of the brightest points of the year for the laughs you guys seem like you have been together for as long as harry and stoney were you guys rock!!!!just a word enjoy this offseason with the family because next year you are going to be extra busy in the post season getting fit for your championship rings oh by the way i take a size 15. you gys are great can't wait to hear the 1 st homerun call of the new season i know you go to chicago wolves games enjoy the hockey pat foley should still be with the blackhawks please pass this on to him. GO CUBS I GO AND SE SOME PEORIA RIVERMEN games if you are down this way look me up and i will treat you to a game of hockey in peoria email me at the4motts@verizon net You two are superior announcers in your own right. Your analysis is spot on and the insights that you give; well let's just say that they make a great game even better. As for TBS's choice of announcers for the Cubs-Diamondbacks could TBS have chosen two more anemic and vapid broadcasters? They were horrible!!! I wanted to listen to WGN but couldn't pull it in here in Cedar Rapids. Hey Bob. I enjoyed your commentary of the Clev-NY series. You obviously did your homework and you and Tony G provided insightful and relevant views. I also liked the result.. of Clev sending the Yanks packing. As you and your D'Bks did a few years back. Seriously though well done Big Guy! Question: could you and your side-kick Len bring that objective professionalism to the Cubs broadcasts next year? A lot of us are tired of the age-old sugar coated baloney served up by Cubs announcers over the years. Let's can the rah-rah stuff eh? Its very unbecoming. We already know that most of these guys are overpaid losers. They proved that this season. Have a good winter. Good luck with the golf game! Meanwhile. I'll be prepared to take cover. Imcoming! Or is it 'fore!? I believe its the latter. Thx again for this excellent blog and your commitment to broadcasting communicating with the fans and above all your belief in free speech. Given some of the content expressed on this blog some of our fellow bloggers need all the help they can get. But I love them anyways faults and all. You're welcome. All we need now is for the team to be sold preferably not to the suits Selig hopes to set us up with. We need ownership that is on our wavelength and not folks who just want to continue to pick the carcass. I know that might make some in your periphery a little nervous but if the Cubs are going to really win we need our priorities straight and not more of the customary chiseling we see all to often. You'll come through it. We like you. I'm with you James. Its very important to get the ownership situation squared away. Uncertainty is almost never a good thing in sports management. I also agree with you on Selig. He's been the worst commissioner by far in my life-time and I don't trust his judgement one bit. He mis-handled the 'roids controversy blames fans for things that aren't their fault has failed to produce anything in the World Baseball Classic to name just a few. Yet during his watch ownership and MLB have locked up everything in the way of merchandizing broadcasting and the internet. Could this be another series of examples of 'show me the money'? So as I've made pretty clear a management solution is paramount. And we need to have a settlement that favors the Cubs and their fans. Not some hair-brained scheme cooked up from Commissioner See-ya's office. Well spotted James! Hey Len! I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed listening to you and BB this year. I think you guys are some of the best broadcasters in baseball. I remember I was sad when Chip and Stoney left because I was so use to hearing them but now that Chip is on TBS listening to him makes me want to fall asleep! Another thing I've been meaning to tell you. I LOVE it when you scream and get excited when the Cubs make a great play. The sound of your scream is so funny but I love it so don't change it. See you at the Cubs convo! I can't wait for next year! Although I consider the season a disapointment. I can't say the same thing about Len and Bob. Len comes prepared every night. He's a stat guru just like me and he comes up with some good ones. I enjoy his play-by-play very much. Bob is also an excellent color guy. Others see that as well since he is doing postseason games for TBS. Bob had big shoes to fill imo being a huge Steve Stone fan but he's done it admirably. We're spoiled here in Chicago to have a very good TV duo and Pat Hughes- who should be nominated for sainthood. I hope all three are back next season. Hey everybody. I know it has been rough lately but I think I might have something to ease the pain. I have created some cool wallpapers and ringtones at www myxertones com They are totaly free. Go to that website and explore the word "cubs" it will show up with listings and mine are by the user name "cubs". Just click on it put in your cell phone number and click "send to my phone". I hope you enjoy and always GO CUBS!- Patrick Felke worlds biggest 14 year old Cubs fan. I live in the Dallas area and so much is written about Mark Cuban. I'll say this for the guy. He is passionate about anything he buys he's not a suit to sit up in a sky box and count money. He also cares about the fans and not just because his money comes from them. I'm not a big Cuban fan myself but the Cubs could do worse than selling to Cuban such as ANYONE who is a friend of the Selig family. I think history will show Selig not only as imcompetent but ignorant and crooked. If nothing else. Cuban might drive Selig to a heart attack and then we could get an honest intelligent commissioner with integrity! Guys you were a great team to listen to from the booth. Due to some personal situations this year. I was at home during the day more than usual so I caught almost all the day games on TV. Both engaging and funny. I looked forward to every broadcast. My two favorite moments watching were Aramis hitting the walk-off homerun and when Bob's picture was side-by-side with Bill Cower's (priceless!).

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Just a word of thanks to all of you for posting for reading for venting all season long. This blog has been a great outlet for all of us the past few years and continues to be a great resource for me as I can gauge Cubs fans moods throughout the season. Bob Brenly. Bob Vorwald and I will continue to blog throughout the off-season with updates analysis of big moves and random thoughts. Keep checking back here for information on our 2nd Annual Len & Bob Bash which once again will take place at House of Blues Chicago the night before the Cubs Convention in January (January 17 is the date). I'm going to take some time to get re-acquainted with my wife son and 3 dogs and enjoy this incredible fall weather. And I'll be watching BB along with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn as they finish up the Cleveland-Yankees series and then head west to call the Colorado- Arizona NLCS. At some point soon you'll see my smiling photo up here again with some more Cubs baseball talk. Thanks again for making this the most rewarding season of my career. Next year let's go a little deeper into October... Thankyou Len and Thankyou Bob... I have had a very rough year and watching the Cubs and reading the posts have been really really fun for me. I love the excitement in your voices when you call the games. The last stretch of home games before the playoffs still make me smile every time i think of them! To the Cubs.. i love the team and always will and i will be looking forward to spring. I hope everyone has a safe off season. Thanks again... Pam Ziemer You know a lot can be said of the decidsions of manager Lou Pinella. Did he take Zambrano too early in game 1? Why didnt he pinch hit for Ted Lilly in the top of the 4th inning in game 2? But the bottom line to me is that the cubs were just outplayed. They were out hit and outpitched. When the D'backs made errors the Cubs couldnt capitalize. Noboby steps up for this team. They all rely on Derrick Lee Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano to hit hte ball out of the park. Look at what the Yankees did in game 3 against CLeveland. Joe Torre pinch hit for Jason Giambi with Doug Mientkiewicz. Instead of relying on Giambi to hit the 3 run homer. Mientkiewicz laid down a sac bunt and helped set up the inning. The Cubs will need to learn to do the little things to be successful nex year. Let Ryan Theriot bunt he's a good handler of the bat. Use Soriano's speed if he gets on to lead off a game. The Cubs just didn t play winning baseball and that is why they were swept. Thanks for a great year on TV. Over the winter PLEASE teach someone how to bunt.... In the last game if PIN would have bunted the runners over in the first few innings we would have engineered 2 runs and the ending would have been different but he thought they were gonna hit homers like they did in September. I don't think we need to change much.. get another pitcher and a e d right fielder and we're set for another great year with a great manager. CUBS WILL BE GREAT IN 2008 !!!!! hey len just a personal note yourseldf and bob have been some of the brightest points of the year for the laughs you guys seem like you have been together for as long as harry and stoney were you guys rock!!!!just a word enjoy this offseason with the family because next year you are going to be extra busy in the post season getting fit for your championship rings oh by the way i take a size 15. you gys are great can't wait to hear the 1 st homerun call of the new season i know you go to chicago wolves games enjoy the hockey pat foley should still be with the blackhawks please pass this on to him. GO CUBS I GO AND SE SOME PEORIA RIVERMEN games if you are down this way look me up and i will treat you to a game of hockey in peoria email me at the4motts@verizon net You two are superior announcers in your own right. Your analysis is spot on and the insights that you give; well let's just say that they make a great game even better. As for TBS's choice of announcers for the Cubs-Diamondbacks could TBS have chosen two more anemic and vapid broadcasters? They were horrible!!! I wanted to listen to WGN but couldn't pull it in here in Cedar Rapids. Hey Bob. I enjoyed your commentary of the Clev-NY series. You obviously did your homework and you and Tony G provided insightful and relevant views. I also liked the result.. of Clev sending the Yanks packing. As you and your D'Bks did a few years back. Seriously though well done Big Guy! Question: could you and your side-kick Len bring that objective professionalism to the Cubs broadcasts next year? A lot of us are tired of the age-old sugar coated baloney served up by Cubs announcers over the years. Let's can the rah-rah stuff eh? Its very unbecoming. We already know that most of these guys are overpaid losers. They proved that this season. Have a good winter. Good luck with the golf game! Meanwhile. I'll be prepared to take cover. Imcoming! Or is it 'fore!? I believe its the latter. Thx again for this excellent blog and your commitment to broadcasting communicating with the fans and above all your belief in free speech. Given some of the content expressed on this blog some of our fellow bloggers need all the help they can get. But I love them anyways faults and all. You're welcome. All we need now is for the team to be sold preferably not to the suits Selig hopes to set us up with. We need ownership that is on our wavelength and not folks who just want to continue to pick the carcass. I know that might make some in your periphery a little nervous but if the Cubs are going to really win we need our priorities straight and not more of the customary chiseling we see all to often. You'll come through it. We like you. I'm with you James. Its very important to get the ownership situation squared away. Uncertainty is almost never a good thing in sports management. I also agree with you on Selig. He's been the worst commissioner by far in my life-time and I don't trust his judgement one bit. He mis-handled the 'roids controversy blames fans for things that aren't their fault has failed to produce anything in the World Baseball Classic to name just a few. Yet during his watch ownership and MLB have locked up everything in the way of merchandizing broadcasting and the internet. Could this be another series of examples of 'show me the money'? So as I've made pretty clear a management solution is paramount. And we need to have a settlement that favors the Cubs and their fans. Not some hair-brained scheme cooked up from Commissioner See-ya's office. Well spotted James! Hey Len! I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed listening to you and BB this year. I think you guys are some of the best broadcasters in baseball. I remember I was sad when Chip and Stoney left because I was so use to hearing them but now that Chip is on TBS listening to him makes me want to fall asleep! Another thing I've been meaning to tell you. I LOVE it when you scream and get excited when the Cubs make a great play. The sound of your scream is so funny but I love it so don't change it. See you at the Cubs convo! I can't wait for next year! Although I consider the season a disapointment. I can't say the same thing about Len and Bob. Len comes prepared every night. He's a stat guru just like me and he comes up with some good ones. I enjoy his play-by-play very much. Bob is also an excellent color guy. Others see that as well since he is doing postseason games for TBS. Bob had big shoes to fill imo being a huge Steve Stone fan but he's done it admirably. We're spoiled here in Chicago to have a very good TV duo and Pat Hughes- who should be nominated for sainthood. I hope all three are back next season. Hey everybody. I know it has been rough lately but I think I might have something to ease the pain. I have created some cool wallpapers and ringtones at www myxertones com They are totaly free. Go to that website and explore the word "cubs" it will show up with listings and mine are by the user name "cubs". Just click on it put in your cell phone number and click "send to my phone". I hope you enjoy and always GO CUBS!- Patrick Felke worlds biggest 14 year old Cubs fan. I live in the Dallas area and so much is written about Mark Cuban. I'll say this for the guy. He is passionate about anything he buys he's not a suit to sit up in a sky box and count money. He also cares about the fans and not just because his money comes from them. I'm not a big Cuban fan myself but the Cubs could do worse than selling to Cuban such as ANYONE who is a friend of the Selig family. I think history will show Selig not only as imcompetent but ignorant and crooked. If nothing else. Cuban might drive Selig to a heart attack and then we could get an honest intelligent commissioner with integrity! Guys you were a great team to listen to from the booth. Due to some personal situations this year. I was at home during the day more than usual so I caught almost all the day games on TV. Both engaging and funny. I looked forward to every broadcast. My two favorite moments watching were Aramis hitting the walk-off homerun and when Bob's picture was side-by-side with Bill Cower's (priceless!).

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Just a word of thanks to all of you for posting for reading for venting all season long. This blog has been a great outlet for all of us the past few years and continues to be a great resource for me as I can gauge Cubs fans moods throughout the season. Bob Brenly. Bob Vorwald and I will continue to blog throughout the off-season with updates analysis of big moves and random thoughts. Keep checking back here for information on our 2nd Annual Len & Bob Bash which once again will take place at House of Blues Chicago the night before the Cubs Convention in January (January 17 is the date). I'm going to take some time to get re-acquainted with my wife son and 3 dogs and enjoy this incredible fall weather. And I'll be watching BB along with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn as they finish up the Cleveland-Yankees series and then head west to call the Colorado- Arizona NLCS. At some point soon you'll see my smiling photo up here again with some more Cubs baseball talk. Thanks again for making this the most rewarding season of my career. Next year let's go a little deeper into October... Thankyou Len and Thankyou Bob... I have had a very rough year and watching the Cubs and reading the posts have been really really fun for me. I love the excitement in your voices when you call the games. The last stretch of home games before the playoffs still make me smile every time i think of them! To the Cubs.. i love the team and always will and i will be looking forward to spring. I hope everyone has a safe off season. Thanks again... Pam Ziemer You know a lot can be said of the decidsions of manager Lou Pinella. Did he take Zambrano too early in game 1? Why didnt he pinch hit for Ted Lilly in the top of the 4th inning in game 2? But the bottom line to me is that the cubs were just outplayed. They were out hit and outpitched. When the D'backs made errors the Cubs couldnt capitalize. Noboby steps up for this team. They all rely on Derrick Lee Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano to hit hte ball out of the park. Look at what the Yankees did in game 3 against CLeveland. Joe Torre pinch hit for Jason Giambi with Doug Mientkiewicz. Instead of relying on Giambi to hit the 3 run homer. Mientkiewicz laid down a sac bunt and helped set up the inning. The Cubs will need to learn to do the little things to be successful nex year. Let Ryan Theriot bunt he's a good handler of the bat. Use Soriano's speed if he gets on to lead off a game. The Cubs just didn t play winning baseball and that is why they were swept. Thanks for a great year on TV. Over the winter PLEASE teach someone how to bunt.... In the last game if PIN would have bunted the runners over in the first few innings we would have engineered 2 runs and the ending would have been different but he thought they were gonna hit homers like they did in September. I don't think we need to change much.. get another pitcher and a e d right fielder and we're set for another great year with a great manager. CUBS WILL BE GREAT IN 2008 !!!!! hey len just a personal note yourseldf and bob have been some of the brightest points of the year for the laughs you guys seem like you have been together for as long as harry and stoney were you guys rock!!!!just a word enjoy this offseason with the family because next year you are going to be extra busy in the post season getting fit for your championship rings oh by the way i take a size 15. you gys are great can't wait to hear the 1 st homerun call of the new season i know you go to chicago wolves games enjoy the hockey pat foley should still be with the blackhawks please pass this on to him. GO CUBS I GO AND SE SOME PEORIA RIVERMEN games if you are down this way look me up and i will treat you to a game of hockey in peoria email me at the4motts@verizon net You two are superior announcers in your own right. Your analysis is spot on and the insights that you give; well let's just say that they make a great game even better. As for TBS's choice of announcers for the Cubs-Diamondbacks could TBS have chosen two more anemic and vapid broadcasters? They were horrible!!! I wanted to listen to WGN but couldn't pull it in here in Cedar Rapids. Hey Bob. I enjoyed your commentary of the Clev-NY series. You obviously did your homework and you and Tony G provided insightful and relevant views. I also liked the result.. of Clev sending the Yanks packing. As you and your D'Bks did a few years back. Seriously though well done Big Guy! Question: could you and your side-kick Len bring that objective professionalism to the Cubs broadcasts next year? A lot of us are tired of the age-old sugar coated baloney served up by Cubs announcers over the years. Let's can the rah-rah stuff eh? Its very unbecoming. We already know that most of these guys are overpaid losers. They proved that this season. Have a good winter. Good luck with the golf game! Meanwhile. I'll be prepared to take cover. Imcoming! Or is it 'fore!? I believe its the latter. Thx again for this excellent blog and your commitment to broadcasting communicating with the fans and above all your belief in free speech. Given some of the content expressed on this blog some of our fellow bloggers need all the help they can get. But I love them anyways faults and all. You're welcome. All we need now is for the team to be sold preferably not to the suits Selig hopes to set us up with. We need ownership that is on our wavelength and not folks who just want to continue to pick the carcass. I know that might make some in your periphery a little nervous but if the Cubs are going to really win we need our priorities straight and not more of the customary chiseling we see all to often. You'll come through it. We like you. I'm with you James. Its very important to get the ownership situation squared away. Uncertainty is almost never a good thing in sports management. I also agree with you on Selig. He's been the worst commissioner by far in my life-time and I don't trust his judgement one bit. He mis-handled the 'roids controversy blames fans for things that aren't their fault has failed to produce anything in the World Baseball Classic to name just a few. Yet during his watch ownership and MLB have locked up everything in the way of merchandizing broadcasting and the internet. Could this be another series of examples of 'show me the money'? So as I've made pretty clear a management solution is paramount. And we need to have a settlement that favors the Cubs and their fans. Not some hair-brained scheme cooked up from Commissioner See-ya's office. Well spotted James! Hey Len! I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed listening to you and BB this year. I think you guys are some of the best broadcasters in baseball. I remember I was sad when Chip and Stoney left because I was so use to hearing them but now that Chip is on TBS listening to him makes me want to fall asleep! Another thing I've been meaning to tell you. I LOVE it when you scream and get excited when the Cubs make a great play. The sound of your scream is so funny but I love it so don't change it. See you at the Cubs convo! I can't wait for next year! Although I consider the season a disapointment. I can't say the same thing about Len and Bob. Len comes prepared every night. He's a stat guru just like me and he comes up with some good ones. I enjoy his play-by-play very much. Bob is also an excellent color guy. Others see that as well since he is doing postseason games for TBS. Bob had big shoes to fill imo being a huge Steve Stone fan but he's done it admirably. We're spoiled here in Chicago to have a very good TV duo and Pat Hughes- who should be nominated for sainthood. I hope all three are back next season. Hey everybody. I know it has been rough lately but I think I might have something to ease the pain. I have created some cool wallpapers and ringtones at www myxertones com They are totaly free. Go to that website and explore the word "cubs" it will show up with listings and mine are by the user name "cubs". Just click on it put in your cell phone number and click "send to my phone". I hope you enjoy and always GO CUBS!- Patrick Felke worlds biggest 14 year old Cubs fan. I live in the Dallas area and so much is written about Mark Cuban. I'll say this for the guy. He is passionate about anything he buys he's not a suit to sit up in a sky box and count money. He also cares about the fans and not just because his money comes from them. I'm not a big Cuban fan myself but the Cubs could do worse than selling to Cuban such as ANYONE who is a friend of the Selig family. I think history will show Selig not only as imcompetent but ignorant and crooked. If nothing else. Cuban might drive Selig to a heart attack and then we could get an honest intelligent commissioner with integrity! Guys you were a great team to listen to from the booth. Due to some personal situations this year. I was at home during the day more than usual so I caught almost all the day games on TV. Both engaging and funny. I looked forward to every broadcast. My two favorite moments watching were Aramis hitting the walk-off homerun and when Bob's picture was side-by-side with Bill Cower's (priceless!).

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Just a word of thanks to all of you for posting for reading for venting all season long. This blog has been a great outlet for all of us the past few years and continues to be a great resource for me as I can gauge Cubs fans moods throughout the season. Bob Brenly. Bob Vorwald and I will continue to blog throughout the off-season with updates analysis of big moves and random thoughts. Keep checking back here for information on our 2nd Annual Len & Bob Bash which once again will take place at House of Blues Chicago the night before the Cubs Convention in January (January 17 is the date). I'm going to take some time to get re-acquainted with my wife son and 3 dogs and enjoy this incredible fall weather. And I'll be watching BB along with Chip Caray and Tony Gwynn as they finish up the Cleveland-Yankees series and then head west to call the Colorado- Arizona NLCS. At some point soon you'll see my smiling photo up here again with some more Cubs baseball talk. Thanks again for making this the most rewarding season of my career. Next year let's go a little deeper into October... Thankyou Len and Thankyou Bob... I have had a very rough year and watching the Cubs and reading the posts have been really really fun for me. I love the excitement in your voices when you call the games. The last stretch of home games before the playoffs still make me smile every time i think of them! To the Cubs.. i love the team and always will and i will be looking forward to spring. I hope everyone has a safe off season. Thanks again... Pam Ziemer You know a lot can be said of the decidsions of manager Lou Pinella. Did he take Zambrano too early in game 1? Why didnt he pinch hit for Ted Lilly in the top of the 4th inning in game 2? But the bottom line to me is that the cubs were just outplayed. They were out hit and outpitched. When the D'backs made errors the Cubs couldnt capitalize. Noboby steps up for this team. They all rely on Derrick Lee Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano to hit hte ball out of the park. Look at what the Yankees did in game 3 against CLeveland. Joe Torre pinch hit for Jason Giambi with Doug Mientkiewicz. Instead of relying on Giambi to hit the 3 run homer. Mientkiewicz laid down a sac bunt and helped set up the inning. The Cubs will need to learn to do the little things to be successful nex year. Let Ryan Theriot bunt he's a good handler of the bat. Use Soriano's speed if he gets on to lead off a game. The Cubs just didn t play winning baseball and that is why they were swept. Thanks for a great year on TV. Over the winter PLEASE teach someone how to bunt.... In the last game if PIN would have bunted the runners over in the first few innings we would have engineered 2 runs and the ending would have been different but he thought they were gonna hit homers like they did in September. I don't think we need to change much.. get another pitcher and a e d right fielder and we're set for another great year with a great manager. CUBS WILL BE GREAT IN 2008 !!!!! hey len just a personal note yourseldf and bob have been some of the brightest points of the year for the laughs you guys seem like you have been together for as long as harry and stoney were you guys rock!!!!just a word enjoy this offseason with the family because next year you are going to be extra busy in the post season getting fit for your championship rings oh by the way i take a size 15. you gys are great can't wait to hear the 1 st homerun call of the new season i know you go to chicago wolves games enjoy the hockey pat foley should still be with the blackhawks please pass this on to him. GO CUBS I GO AND SE SOME PEORIA RIVERMEN games if you are down this way look me up and i will treat you to a game of hockey in peoria email me at the4motts@verizon net You two are superior announcers in your own right. Your analysis is spot on and the insights that you give; well let's just say that they make a great game even better. As for TBS's choice of announcers for the Cubs-Diamondbacks could TBS have chosen two more anemic and vapid broadcasters? They were horrible!!! I wanted to listen to WGN but couldn't pull it in here in Cedar Rapids. Hey Bob. I enjoyed your commentary of the Clev-NY series. You obviously did your homework and you and Tony G provided insightful and relevant views. I also liked the result.. of Clev sending the Yanks packing. As you and your D'Bks did a few years back. Seriously though well done Big Guy! Question: could you and your side-kick Len bring that objective professionalism to the Cubs broadcasts next year? A lot of us are tired of the age-old sugar coated baloney served up by Cubs announcers over the years. Let's can the rah-rah stuff eh? Its very unbecoming. We already know that most of these guys are overpaid losers. They proved that this season. Have a good winter. Good luck with the golf game! Meanwhile. I'll be prepared to take cover. Imcoming! Or is it 'fore!? I believe its the latter. Thx again for this excellent blog and your commitment to broadcasting communicating with the fans and above all your belief in free speech. Given some of the content expressed on this blog some of our fellow bloggers need all the help they can get. But I love them anyways faults and all. You're welcome. All we need now is for the team to be sold preferably not to the suits Selig hopes to set us up with. We need ownership that is on our wavelength and not folks who just want to continue to pick the carcass. I know that might make some in your periphery a little nervous but if the Cubs are going to really win we need our priorities straight and not more of the customary chiseling we see all to often. You'll come through it. We like you. I'm with you James. Its very important to get the ownership situation squared away. Uncertainty is almost never a good thing in sports management. I also agree with you on Selig. He's been the worst commissioner by far in my life-time and I don't trust his judgement one bit. He mis-handled the 'roids controversy blames fans for things that aren't their fault has failed to produce anything in the World Baseball Classic to name just a few. Yet during his watch ownership and MLB have locked up everything in the way of merchandizing broadcasting and the internet. Could this be another series of examples of 'show me the money'? So as I've made pretty clear a management solution is paramount. And we need to have a settlement that favors the Cubs and their fans. Not some hair-brained scheme cooked up from Commissioner See-ya's office. Well spotted James! Hey Len! I just wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed listening to you and BB this year. I think you guys are some of the best broadcasters in baseball. I remember I was sad when Chip and Stoney left because I was so use to hearing them but now that Chip is on TBS listening to him makes me want to fall asleep! Another thing I've been meaning to tell you. I LOVE it when you scream and get excited when the Cubs make a great play. The sound of your scream is so funny but I love it so don't change it. See you at the Cubs convo! I can't wait for next year! Although I consider the season a disapointment. I can't say the same thing about Len and Bob. Len comes prepared every night. He's a stat guru just like me and he comes up with some good ones. I enjoy his play-by-play very much. Bob is also an excellent color guy. Others see that as well since he is doing postseason games for TBS. Bob had big shoes to fill imo being a huge Steve Stone fan but he's done it admirably. We're spoiled here in Chicago to have a very good TV duo and Pat Hughes- who should be nominated for sainthood. I hope all three are back next season. Hey everybody. I know it has been rough lately but I think I might have something to ease the pain. I have created some cool wallpapers and ringtones at www myxertones com They are totaly free. Go to that website and explore the word "cubs" it will show up with listings and mine are by the user name "cubs". Just click on it put in your cell phone number and click "send to my phone". I hope you enjoy and always GO CUBS!- Patrick Felke worlds biggest 14 year old Cubs fan. I live in the Dallas area and so much is written about Mark Cuban. I'll say this for the guy. He is passionate about anything he buys he's not a suit to sit up in a sky box and count money. He also cares about the fans and not just because his money comes from them. I'm not a big Cuban fan myself but the Cubs could do worse than selling to Cuban such as ANYONE who is a friend of the Selig family. I think history will show Selig not only as imcompetent but ignorant and crooked. If nothing else. Cuban might drive Selig to a heart attack and then we could get an honest intelligent commissioner with integrity! Guys you were a great team to listen to from the booth. Due to some personal situations this year. I was at home during the day more than usual so I caught almost all the day games on TV. Both engaging and funny. I looked forward to every broadcast. My two favorite moments watching were Aramis hitting the walk-off homerun and when Bob's picture was side-by-side with Bill Cower's (priceless!).

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