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E-Lo we got one run for ya. Good luck. Pitch well.

You know that soooo many players are loving this . . . At least Palmero puts lead in his pencil . . . Hey maybe that could be Samme's next gig for Viagra. Needed a little more wood

This was all a misunderstanding. After running off at the mouth for the 200th time his agent told him to "PUT A CORK IN IT" he just was confused.

Didn't Sammy have a domestic problem that involved a bottle? Could this be the left over cork?

Doesn't matter if it's his only one. His excuse is bulls***. Why would you want a lighter bat in bp? He also said he only uses it in exhibitions. Keep workin' the spin Sammy.

stolen base, timely hit!? Maybe we should be in the NL

KW and JM are defensive with their excuses

E-Lo is batting .178 for his career. Hell he can bat 2nd in this order

I am so stupid. I wathcing the box score wondering why they have E-Lo in the batting order

:fyou Couldn't score another f***ing dp

Other Cubs who corked I love piling Colorful Cardenal, a cousin of longtime shortstop Bert Campaneris, played for nine teams in 18 major-league seasons. The Cuban immigrant couldn't crack San Francisco's outfield and was traded to California following the 1964 season. He finished second in the AL in steals (37), showed good range and a strong arm in center field, but also developed a reputation as a moody player. After two subpar seasons, Cardenal was shipped to Cleveland. He led the Indians in steals twice and tied a big-league record for outfielders by making two unassisted double plays in 1968. Traded to the Cardinals in 1970, he hit .293 with 74 RBI. In a 1971 season split between St. Louis and Milwaukee, he drove in a career-high 80 RBI. Finally reaching the Cubs in 1972, Cardenal stayed for six seasons. As the Cubs' right fielder in 1973, he led the team in hitting (.303), doubles (33), and steals (19). He was named Chicago Player of the Year by the Chicago baseball writers. In 1978-80, he played for the Phillies, Mets, and Royals, ending his major-league career batting .340 down the stretch for Kansas City and starting two games in right field during the 1980 World Series. Cardenal retired after the season and later became a major-league coach with the Reds, Cardinals, Yankees and Devil Rays after retirement. In 2001, Cardenal was accused of using a corked bat by Pete Rose, his teammate on the 1979 Phillies and himself the subject of innuendo. "I did have a corked bat one time," Rose told ESPN's Jayson Stark. "You know who corked them? Jose Cardenal. I never used it in a game. But we'd come in the clubhouse in Philly, and Jose Cardenal would be corking bats. You'd hear the drill going -- zizzzzzzzzzzz. But I never used none of them bats in a game." (ME/JGR)

LMAO I'm planning my calls to all my old buddies in Chicago I figured he got lucky with the steriods I never guessed he corked.

Strikes out the side. How about 20 tonight!

sweet location on that pitch 1 out

I saw that just as I hit reply

I got it to late to change my PTC. I guess I have to hope Valentin gets in there somehow

Anyone else watching on mlb.com and is your connection messed up?

It's Gametime. Think Sammy is watching?

I'd like to see a Sox Dodgers game in today's jerseys this October . . .

Corka has bin bery bery good to SamME

Yes! We are going the distance . . . it's just the distance is mid September

The bat must have gotten heavy while preparing for a urine test . . .

Dammit, JM and KW figured out the computer . . .

I've had the pleasure of knowing a few pro athletes in hockey and football, one superstar the rest role players. They all talk about the days when a kid would come up and ask for an autograph because they were excited about meeting a pro athlete. The kids would cherish them, pulling them out to show friends that they had met a celebrity. Now as often as not the kid runs to an adult and asks "how much is this one worth?" I don't blame guys that have lost their enthusiasm for fans. Back in the 60's when I was a little tot we lived on Maplewood Ave near Irving Park Rd. To avoid traffic on Irving, some of the players living in the north suburbs would short cut behind out neighborhood. My friends and I would hang out at one corner with a sign asking for autographs. I remember Santo, Kessinger, Huntley, and a few others stopping and signing autographs. I forget which pitcher threw a no hitter and received a car (Hootin?) he stopped and gave us a ride. Imagine if a 7 year old jumped in a car with a stranger today. I'm not sure if it's the money that spoiled today's athletes or if they are just reflecting society.

I'm sending a Texas gift pack to whomever is closest. Picks must be in by June 15. I'm picking September 18 against the Twins.