Tonight

So, as you've noticed, we've been taking some much-needed time off to find ourselves and discover our collective purpose in life. Ok so maybe we've been pounding beers and other assorted liquors and have found nothing except our comfy couch. It was a nice vacation though.

Getting down to business - the BSBar is evolving, and perhaps someday will cease to exist. We're not certain what is going to happen yet, but be prepared for anything!

Meanwhile, we're Golden State fans tonight. Go Warriors!

First things first

We have some great (or not so great for their actual fans) Cubs news to talk about, but first things first:

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The Cubs are Hurt

First Mark Prior goes down for the count, now we're told that Aramis Ramirez will miss time with wrist issues.

I'm pretty sure every male over the age of 12 had the same thought when reading about A-Ram. Sick, all of you.

But, we digress. This is for the Cubs.

The same old song and dance

The Chicago Tribune reports today that Mark Prior left yesterday's extended spring training game after only two innings, due to more injury problems. You can go ahead and read the story if you want, but I think we all know how it goes by now.

By now Chicago papers must have developed a generic injury story that allows them to just circle the right information....

Cubs pitcher [circle one: Mark Prior/Kerry Wood] left yesterday's game after only [one/two/zero] innings due to [shoulder/arm/vaginal] problems.

Jim Hendry confirmed the injury but declined to comment any further until he had more details.

The Cubs said [orthopedic/gynecology] specialist [pick random name from phone book] will examine the injury within the next couple days.

The pitcher was on the disabled list [twice/three times/all season/don't ask] last year, and had previously hoped to return to the starting rotation sometime this [week/season/decade].

The Cubs have given no timetable for his return, but remain optimistic.

Cubs manager [Lou Piniella/Fozzy Bear/Dirk Diggler] could not be reached for comment and was last seen angrily chewing off his arm.

They canceled today's game for Lou

Lou Piniella apparently doesn't think his team can perform in cold weather. Said Lou:

"The way we're put together as a team, if we play in 40 degrees all year, I
don't think we're going to do very well because we don't have that type of team.
We have more power in our lineup.

We need to bang it a little more, and once the weather warms up we
will. We have more of a fly-ball-hitting team and we don't have as much team
speed to play the little ball that you need in this environment. For us, the
quicker the weather warms up, the better."

Has Piniella ever been to Chicago in October? If they can even get their act together to make the playoffs, how the hell are they going to perform on a cold October night?

The Cubs have canceled today's game, but I bet Houston's a little pissed. That domed southern team really hasn't had any issues playing in the current "environment" at Wrigley the past few days. I guess they're just "that type of team."

Ya know, the type that goes out and wins games without making excuses.

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Weekend notes from the road (Part 1)

The BSbar team was live on the scene at Miller Park in Milwaukee this past Saturday to visit the annual migration of Cub fans to their northern habitat. The Cubs won that one 6-3 and took 2 of 3 from the Brew Crew. Amongst the cold beers and colder tailgating temperatures, someone managed to take a few notes. He was then hit in the head with an overcooked bratwurst.

• You have to see Milwaukee's Prince Fielder in person to really understand how big this guy is. And I'm not talking about big like McGwire and Sosa circa '98, I'm talking big as in he could do without dessert for maybe the next 10-15 years. He'll eventually outgrow the largest jerseys the Brewers have and be traded to Detroit so he can wear his Dad's old ones. Wait, what am I saying!? It's Milwaukee - they make enough plus-size jerseys for their fans that there shouldn't be a problem getting Fielder one.
• Carlos Zambrano's antics are even more annoying in person. Honestly, I was rooting for the Cubs but every time Z pumped his fist after getting someone out I just wanted to knock some of his teeth out. It won't be long before every team in the Central is throwing at him at least once a game.
• Bernie the Brewer is still one of the better mascot/attractions at a game. I still prefer him sliding into the mug of beer though.
• The Sausage Race has officially taken on a life of its own, staking its claim as the greatest current sports side-attraction. They even show footage of the different meats "warming up" an inning before the race. I'm willing to bet more money changed hands after that race than after the actual game. They might as well go all out and post odds and have the beer vendors to take bets.
• For the record, the Polish Sausage won running away.