Len & Bob's baseball blog

There is an online petition to have Buck O'Neil included in the Negro League HOF induction. Why he was left off the lst is beyond me. Could you include this in your broadcast, please?

should be a great pitching game,two for sure hall of famers going at it will be fun to watch,only downside to it is we will lose of course.

Are their any rumors floating of trade talks to get ready for next year, perhaps restructuring of the coaching staff and/or GM?

Go Cubs!

Bobby Woodshank
USAF, Las Vegas

Bob Brenly.
I'm very upset about the way the CUBS treated John Mabry. The CUBS should have signed him instead of letting him twist in the wind for so long and then letting the rockies sign him.
Your comments, please.
Russ Pepper

My son Ross and I watch the Cubs, during the season via MLB TV , is there an email address , we can contact you during the game if we have a question ? thank you.

Tom and Ross Anderson
Liphook,Hampshire
England

I like your insights about the play of the game. I think you tend to over analyze and over describe the events of the game. There is no problem with some quiet time from the announcers as the game progresses.

With what's going on with Kerry Woods & Mark Pryor, how careful will the Cubs be with the progression of Jeff Samarja?

Huge Samarja fan. Curious as to status in Peoria Ill. Will he make it to Cedar Rapids Iowa for a game?
Thank you very much.
Coley

do you think its time to give up on prior and wood? do you wait untill theyre healthy and trade them, or would it end up like a nomar thing?

Bob, great ZZ Top selection!! I'll see you at the "Jumpin' Jack Bash", right? Apparently Len was a little too young for that song??

'40" in July

Bob, great ZZ Top selection!! I'll see you at the "Jumpin' Jack Bash", right? Apparently Len was a little too young for that song??

"40" in July

When the Cubs start to win! Why do they change the lineup?

Let me start with I have been a Cubs fan for over 65 years. (Excluding a couple of years I had to listen to the St. Louis Browns games to hear how Bill Veek was changing things.) I've listened to Gabby Hartnet, Jack Brickhouse, Harry Carey, Chip and some farther back than that, but I think you guys have the best comments on baseball and are a credit to the baseball world. I tune to a ballgame to hear and sometimes see baseball being talked about. You and Len keep to the game at hand beautifully. Thanks a lot! I haven't been bored at one of your handled games yet.
Well done!

Jerry Laughland
Georgetown, Texas

Since this is a make up game and it only counts as a single outing, do the two games in april count as a sweep?

I was sad to see Michael Barret go. Do you think his episode with Zambrano had anything to do with the decision to trade him?

Ana
Tucson, AZ

I don't understnd the barret trade, we need his bat.

What I don't undertsnd is Jaques Jones. I am sure he is a fine young man and i would like to see him do well, but when is the last time he's had a "timely" hit? Is there a stat of how many ground ball outs he makes? What is his average with runners in scoring position? lst year's numbers where hits when they did not count.

Do you think that fonty is gonna have a more sucessful career than theriot? By the way I was wondering why you are the best announcer ever?(Besides Harry)GO CUBBIES

i thank the all star voting is bogas. soriano should be starting instead of bonds. bonds is starting becouse the game is in sf.

how far do you think the cubs are going to go this year?

Bob,
I've been a diehard Cubbie fan for most of my 45 years on this planet. It's been tough, at times, as you can imagine, but this year is giving me a surge of adrenalin that I haven't felt in quite a long time. It's GREAT to be a dedicated Cubs fan!
My question, albeit a rather elementary one, is this:
The Statler Brothers had a song, many years ago, that was titled "Do you remember these?". In the song, a reference to baseball is made. The lyrics state: "Four foul balls, you're out". Was this ever a MLB ruling, or was this reference made soley for the made-up rules of youth baseball back in the "old days"? If it was ever a MLB ruling, when did it change?
Thanks for your time and keep doing a FANTASTIC job covering the Cubbies. You and Len would make Harry proud!
Go Cubbies!

where can i send sports poems for bob and len to read on the air?

i was wondering why it is that lou continues to use dempster as a closer. i did not play pro ball or manage, but i did play through college. it was clear to me last year that he wasn't fooling anyone and this year it seems worse. how do they have a chance to win a pennant without someone to shut down teams in the ninth.
thanx for your time
cubfan for life

How long do you have left in your contract with the Cubs?

I have been a die hard fan of the cubs for many many years, even when they had their worst years. could you say hi to derek, alaina, josh, heather and tabitha for us. we moved to boaz alabama and only get to see our kids once a year, but i know if i am watching the cubs they are to. thanks.

What is the latest on Henry Blanco? His minor league rehab ended at Peoria on 7/29.

Bob,

I just watched the possible interference play in the Cubs - Cardinals game. Check rule 6.06(c). There is no mention of contact being necessary in order for interference to be called. The good throw by Molina is probably influenced Angel Hernandez not to call interference.

I know you caught in the Big Leagues for a long time. I will bet you never umpired at any level.

Please can you tell me how i can get some are play on the song "The Cubs Are Gonna Do It".
You can listen to the song
@ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=431867

Tahn you,
Terry Carroll

It appears that soriano isn't 100% yet in left field. Is sweet Lou going to bench alfonso and rely on defense?

I'm not a boo-bird but I commend my comrades at Wrigley. Carlos must play the game, not perform. His play can be exceptional, his performance is always adolescent. Here's hoping his maturity will come in time! It is time! Go CUBS!!!

I notice that the same guy in a green shirt and pink hat sits behind home plate at all home games. He always has the same combination of clothes on...is there something to this?

I was wondering if the umpires watch the game to see if the call he made was right?

Do you know the artist and name of the song played after a cubs win at Wrigley Field? I want it for my ringtone.
Thanks,

Jeremy Chaddrick
Bridge City,Texas

Can the Cubs maybe limit him to staying up late on the internet and video games until he proves a little more maturity ?( Carlos Zombrano )

Also I hope he does not speak out with the arrogance about winningt eh cy young and world series . ...I think it can happen !

hi bob i enjoy listening to you and len and think you do a great job.i like the baseball stories and used to love hearingLou Boudreau talk about the old days as history is so much a part of baseball.I'd like to tell you about a couple of my favorite 70s rock albums as you might like them
one is Bedlam with the hand on the cover.sounds like Deep Purple andRainbow.another is U-Boat by Woody Woodmansee.he was Bowie's drummer.you can find these and more at CD Universe.com

You said that Mark DeRosa should have been on 2nd on the center fielder's error in today's game against Seattle. Well, Soriano should have scored on the same play, because he should have been on 3rd on his hit. How are they going to get these Cubs batters to quit admiring their hits and run? Ramirez and Soriano are terrible at that!

I was just wondering after Fokudohme's day. When is the last time a cubs rookie had a perfect day at the plate, and how many times has it happened.

Len & Bob: Nobody asks for my good ideas, but I talk about them anyway. Your comments about watching Maddux and Clemens. Is a great reason for this idea. The Hall of fame requirement of eligibility should be changed from 5 years after retirement to eligibility based on length of career (Say,12 years). Or upon achieving one of the accomplishments that merit first ballot induction,such as
3,000 hits
300 wins for a pitcher
someone having a .400 season.
that is only one idea. another
would be to change ERA statistics to account for a pitcher's effectiveness for stranding inherited runners,rather than the outgoing pitcher being responsible for the ineffectiveness of a relief pitcher. An inherited runner on 2nd base should add .5 runs to his innings pitched. A runner on 1st would add .75 runs. 3rd,
.25 I'm sure you get my point. Iwill keep in touch.
Rick

Hey i was just writing to tell you and len are awesome at broadcasting the cubs game. Yall are the best and i hope you do many many cubs games throughout the years. Your the best in my book. Keep it up. Yins rawk.

--Josh

why doesn't zambrano get a rbi on a double play.

Does Fukodome use a different type of wood for his bat than most other Major Leaguers?

on the 5/24 cubs pirates game in pittsburgh u made a statement about apolitician being the best waffler.... could you please explain what a waffler is and what they do. thank you for your time

The mic for the background sound at games is too high. It doesn't matter whether it is a home game or an away game. That makes it almost impossible to hear the the announcers. Is there a reason why the background noise must be so high? How about if you turn the announcers mike up?

A faithful fan in Arizona

Is Marmol better when Soto is behind the plate than when Blanco is catching.

why are all catchers right handed? why don't we see catchers that have a right handed glove and throw left handed?
diane klapp
durand, IL