March 31, 200521 yr (Free Registration required to read, so I'll just quote it for the lazy) Wood blames Stone for '04 discord By Paul Sullivan Tribune staff reporter March 30, 2005, 8:57 PM CST MESA, Ariz. -- Kerry Wood declined to get into a debate over criticism leveled against him over the reason for his shoulder injury. Asked about Steve Stone's radio commentary, where the former Cubs broadcaster advised Wood to "go sell cars" if he doesn't want to alter his mechanics, Wood sidestepped the issue. Wood said he believes Stone ignited some of the controversies of last season. "[stone's comment] speaks more about what happened last year," he said. "That's a sure sign of where [the controversies] started. I came to spring training, doing my job, and all of a sudden that stuff starts coming up? "I choose not to comment on it. I choose not to say anything back. It's a waste of time, a waste of breath and a waste of ink." As for criticism of his mechanics in general, Wood said he felt good Wednesday. He left a message for what he described as the "experts" who don't approve of his mechanics. "Write me letters," he said. "Teach me how to pitch." Born to be a Cub New Cubs reliever Cliff Bartosh arrived Wednesday and probably will see action in Thursday's game against Arizona. Asked if there was something he could tell people about himself, the former Indians pitcher replied: "No, not really." The Cubs hope Bartosh can be a situational left-hander brought in to face one or two left-handed hitters in an inning, complementing Glendon Rusch and Mike Remlinger. He was out of options with Cleveland and was about to be waived, in which case the Cubs might not have gotten a chance to claim him. Bartosh was happy to be with the Cubs but appeared shocked over the sudden change of scenery. "It hasn't really sunk in yet," Bartosh said. With the addition of Bartosh, the Cubs waived left-hander Stephen Randolph and optioned Will Ohman to Triple-A Iowa. Outfielder Calvin Murray and Angel Echevarria were assigned to minor-league camp and Joe Borowski was placed on the 15-day disabled list. After the trade of Cody Ransom to Texas for a player to be named, the camp roster stood at 30 with five cuts to be made before Sunday. Angel Guzman was removed from a Triple-A game this week with a right forearm strain but is expected to open the season at Iowa. ? Shortstop Ronny Cedeno was voted as the "Rookie of Spring" and received the Ron Santo/Billy Williams award Wednesday. How anybody could like this group of pathetic whiny losers, which describes both the fans and players of the Chicago Cubs, is beyond me.
March 31, 200521 yr Oh shut up. The media doesnt care enough about the White Sox to cover them this indepth because no one really gives a damn. There are no controversies on the Sox and their 2nd tier stars. Stop bitching because you guys have an even WORSE losing treak. Plus, most of those pathetic whiners are Illinois fans too....
March 31, 200521 yr I can't stand the Cubs I will never like them and Wood needs to just shut up and show it on the field.
March 31, 200521 yr Author Oh shut up. The media doesnt care enough about the White Sox to cover them this indepth because no one really gives a damn. There are no controversies on the Sox and their 2nd tier stars. Stop bitching because you guys have an even WORSE losing treak. Plus, most of those pathetic whiners are Illinois fans too.... 725156[/snapback] Ok, Wood is right, Stone is the reason they lost in 2003. And this s*** would never happen with the White Sox as long as Ozzie is running the show. Please get over yourself.... And Illinois fans are pathetic whiners? Ironic from a Duke fan....
March 31, 200521 yr Oh shut up. The media doesnt care enough about the White Sox to cover them this indepth because no one really gives a damn. There are no controversies on the Sox and their 2nd tier stars. Stop bitching because you guys have an even WORSE losing treak. Plus, most of those pathetic whiners are Illinois fans too.... 725156[/snapback] Ok, Wood is right, Stone is the reason they lost in 2003. And this s*** would never happen with the White Sox as long as Ozzie is running the show. Please get over yourself.... And Illinois fans are pathetic whiners? Ironic from a Duke fan.... 725198[/snapback] You say that Cub fans are pathetic whiners. Cub fans are also Illinois fans. So those same pathetic whiners, as you called them, would in turn be Illinois fans. See the match? But thanks for having me type out what should have been done with your own useless mass in your skull. Duke fans whine? About what? Winning? You complained more about Duke this year then I ever did.
April 1, 200521 yr Author Oh shut up. The media doesnt care enough about the White Sox to cover them this indepth because no one really gives a damn. There are no controversies on the Sox and their 2nd tier stars. Stop bitching because you guys have an even WORSE losing treak. Plus, most of those pathetic whiners are Illinois fans too.... 725156[/snapback] Ok, Wood is right, Stone is the reason they lost in 2003. And this s*** would never happen with the White Sox as long as Ozzie is running the show. Please get over yourself.... And Illinois fans are pathetic whiners? Ironic from a Duke fan.... 725198[/snapback] You say that Cub fans are pathetic whiners. Cub fans are also Illinois fans. So those same pathetic whiners, as you called them, would in turn be Illinois fans. See the match? But thanks for having me type out what should have been done with your own useless mass in your skull. Duke fans whine? About what? Winning? You complained more about Duke this year then I ever did. 725498[/snapback] Point well taken on Cubs fans, but they can't be matched by anybody, not even close, since actually the majority of Illinois basketball die hards are from downstate, and are therefore Cardinals fans, who lord knows don't whine at all. I don't whine about Illinois, I whine that our 36-1 season isn't gettin 1/100th the hype it would if Duke or North Carolina was doing it, I just want the media to be fair. And Duke fans whine after every loss that "everybody and the refs are out to get them". I'm sorry to implicate you, as you aren't like that, but the majority of the fans of your favorite college hoops teams are.
April 1, 200521 yr F**k the Cubs!!! Go White Sox!! 725251[/snapback] haha, when I saw DTrainFan's post I just KNEW you would be posting something like that in this thread :lol . You always make posts like that and it cracks me up.
April 1, 200521 yr Thats total s***. Read The Scout Duke board after a game, the only games that were blamed on the refs were... @ Maryland and UConn last year. You probably know two or three so called 'Duke' fans from your state who I am sure are bandwagoners. I associate myself with alot of intelligent fans that are only on premium and that I know personally. Do not lump us all together with the know-nothings. (Great political party BTW) And why do you continue to moan about a lack of 'hype'? Why does it matter that you gusy think you are getting disrespected? That should make it that much sweeter as a true fan that everyone isnt jumping your bandwagon. Hype brings the 'loser fans' that you associate with Duke. And for future purposes, if you are directing a Duke comment at mean, dont use the generalized statement of a Duke bandwagoner with me. Thanks.
April 1, 200521 yr F**k the White Sox!! Ahh, I don't know how Cubs fans can be considered whiners unless White Sox fans are considered whiners too. They're both from the same city.
April 1, 200521 yr That franchise hasn't got over the 2003 NLCS. Hooray to another generation without a Cubs world championship!
April 1, 200521 yr F**k the White Sox!! Ahh, I don't know how Cubs fans can be considered whiners unless White Sox fans are considered whiners too. They're both from the same city. 725666[/snapback] And losers as well.
April 1, 200521 yr F**k the White Sox!! Ahh, I don't know how Cubs fans can be considered whiners unless White Sox fans are considered whiners too.? They're both from the same city. 725666[/snapback] And losers as well. 725758[/snapback] And cursed. :mischief
April 1, 200521 yr Author F**k the White Sox!! Ahh, I don't know how Cubs fans can be considered whiners unless White Sox fans are considered whiners too.? They're both from the same city. 725666[/snapback] And losers as well. 725758[/snapback] You always say to me "1 great season doesn't make you king" when I refer to other NCAA Basketball programs as bad and losers, yet you are allowed to afte the Red Sox win their first title in 86 years?? Interesting... *prepares to be attacked for making a good point*
April 1, 200521 yr F**k the White Sox!! Ahh, I don't know how Cubs fans can be considered whiners unless White Sox fans are considered whiners too. They're both from the same city. 725666[/snapback] And losers as well. 725758[/snapback] You always say to me "1 great season doesn't make you king" when I refer to other NCAA Basketball programs as bad and losers, yet you are allowed to afte the Red Sox win their first title in 86 years?? Interesting... *prepares to be attacked for making a good point* 725763[/snapback] When did I ever say the Red Sox are not perennial losers? I didnt. But today, we are champions.
April 1, 200521 yr man I hate living in Illinois cub fans are the worst fans I have ever encountered at least white sox fans are and will always be a fan of the team, cubs fans come from nowhere when they win a few....
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