Maybe they feel it will take a while before they feel like part of the family. I don't expect it to happen overnight, they probably don't either ... just a thought

p.s. Len's name isn't Ken ;^]

i was at the game yesterday - extra innings, but they finally won. and that 70s-degree thing only lasted until mid-afternoon. it got cold out there. cold and exciting at the same time! i had some Old Style.

Hi Len and Bob~

As my mom and I were watching the game today, we heard you talk about the word 'prevaricate.' My mom learned a rhyme with the word when she was younger and taught it to me, and it has stuck with both of us!

If you insinuate that I prevaricate, Iíll horizontalize your perpendicular.

in other words....if you imply that I lie, I'll knock you over!

~Linda and Lisa of Lake Villa

Could you please tell me more about
DELWARE MUD !

Thanks to Vince Scully it was the first time I eever heard of it., and needless to say I'm intrigued. Has this been done since the beginning of baseball? all teams? all balls? Why Delaware Mud?
It makes me wonder what else my husband has been keeping from me...

well i just got off of mlb.com and it said that derek lee was infront of albert pujols

Hi Len and Bob, Today our Grandfather turned 75 he is a die hard cub fan he never misses a game.We would like it if you could say Happy Birthday to Bob Adams from his grandkids,Tiffany,Michelle,Bobby and Patti and a Cubs win would be nice too.

Hello Tiffany, sorry but this website is not the site of Len Kasper and Bob Brenly. This is merely a website of a fan of the Chicago Cubs who made a comment about the Cubs announcers. If you would like to contect Len and Bob, maybe you can find their emails on the WGN site at: http://www.wgntv.com

But I will happily say hi to your grandpa Bob Adams.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB ADAMS from his grandkids Tiffany, Michelle, Bobby, and Patti.

And let's get a Cubs win!

i think the cubs have the best pither hitting teams in the league with kerry woods " most likely to be" the game winning hit and mark priors 2 hit game and gregs on sunday do u believe this is so?

with the cubs currently winning 11 to 1 I think you, len kasper should grow a gottee if they win tormoow , common dont be a baby be like bob!

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Hi there,
We are REALLY big fans of the Cubs!!
And you are our favorite baseball
annoncers and we hope they go all
the way!!
-Damien & Ruben Olivares

exactly how many weeks is Nomar gonna be back?

I feel that Dusty Baker makes alot of wrong moves at the wrong time that cost the Cubs alot of games. The team needs Patterson back in the line up for more power!!!!!!!

Jermaine from Indy

In lieu of all the talk of suspended games due to weather, I have a question. If a game is suspended and say made up 10 days later a la Greg Maddux's 1st career K, how does the roster work. Would a guy be able to play if he were called up to the minors after the game was originally suspended, or would you just lose that roster spot if a player who was originally on the roster was sent down?

Do you think that getting matt lawton is the answer to the cubs making the playoffs

I am a HUGE CUBS FAN & I am watching the game right now against the Phillies and I'm not happy with Mark Prior's performance in the bottom of the 2nd, he could've struck out Rollins. I was wondering what he was thinking? I could've struck him out. Is Prior 100% or not. By the way, I would like to say hi to my cousin Richie Wells who is watching the game at home in Elmwood Park, Il.

Sincerely,
Brian McKown

Cubs rule,you look at them you just drool.Sox think they're cool,this ain't true.Cubs legacy will never die they haven't won a World Series since 1905 but this is the year 2005.After they beat you you'll start to cry,this is the Cubs,they dominate,humiliate,teams try to duplicate just can't imitate.You can't beat the Cubs,can't you see,listen close,you'll hear strike 3.A cub is a Chicago hero,when if it's Sox vs. Cubs,Cubs win 100 to zero.We'll beat you in the 1st inning leave you on the sideline sitting!
P.S. I email you this by pressing send,
World's best annoncers are Bob & Len!

dusty baker needs to be fired and they need to get a manager that pisses FIRE!!! this crap is enough already with these lame outs, bunting needlessly!! DUSTY HERES YOUR PINK SLIP!!!!

What is wrong with the cubs? It seems like the hitting coach isnt even helping D. Lee, and Aramis Ramirez. And is it true that Dusty Baker will be with the Cubs for a while? The Cubs are a very popular team but kids in my school dont even like them anymore because of how bad they are doing.

The Cubs need to add some great pitchers and power hitters, and just give it up till next year!

Right on, Jermaine!

Hi Len and Bob,
I think you guys do a great job. I especially like the comments you make about various players and teams and their stats. It gives the game more color.
Anyway, my question is; If a pitcher pitches nine innings in a game that goes 10 innings or more, is he considered to have pitched a COMPLETE game?

You guys are doing a great job this year. My dad, who is 88 years young, it a great Cubs fan, as am Il My question is as I understand it, when a player is walked, it does not count as an at bat. Then why, when a batter is walked with the bases loaded and a run scores, is it considered to be an RBI for that batter who was walked? Could you please read this question on the air? thanks a bunch. Keep up the great work!

Please send me an answer by e-mail to this address. If a pitcher pitches 9 inninings in a game that goes 10 or more innings, is he considered to have pitched a complete game?
Keep up the good work.
Thanx, Albert Gronewald

hi i like the cubs i have for a long time i want to no why the cubs always go for homeruns when they get bases loaded they should take there time and try for base hits they get runs in to and they kneed to get the players off the team who dont want to play there make i trade

There are 7 of us watching the game ..and we listen to the game to get insight into the game..we dont care about the vendor you keep showing selling cub stuff, home remedies for sore throats ..we want to hear your thoughts on the team..its been a horrible year, the team has truly been a disspointment..lets talk about what the team needs..dont be so vanilla thats why your reception here is lukewarm..
we expect more from the announcers than just telling us that ball his hard to see when it comes into the shade...come on guys get some backbone..i know Dusty is your friend but what bhas he done for this team.....
We have been told you know the game..so give us some real insight...

Hi Bob and Len,

I was very fortunate to be able to attend a ball game last Saturday. It was something that my son and I have been planning for almost two years now. I have relatives in Chicago area that have been working on tickets for a long time for us. Last year it was very difficult because of how the team was doing. This year it has been a little easier to get tickets, but our schedule just had not worked out. When we showed up for the 3:05 game my son was looking forward to batting practice and the chance to maybe meet a few of the players. To our surprise it was already in the fourth inning. We di not get to see batting practice or the chance to meet any of the players. The experience was still fun for my son. Just going to Wrigley is an adventure. We stayed after to see the players in their parking area. We were able to see many of them but not talk to them. My son is a huge fan and can tell me about all of the trades, who is playing for who, how the triple crown race is going, etc. He is a great kid and loves baseball. He is nine and I think it is great for him to see some of our players as heros. He has several favorite players, but was really hoping to meet Derek Lee. I was hoping that maybe we could get to another ball game yet this year to do so. I will have to see how that goes. My long winded question is, would it be possible for you to see if you could get anything autographed for him from him? Four hours is a long way to drive to see a half of a game. I wish there would have been a way for us to find out earlier. We were in Chicago several hours earlier and could have made it if we would have known. I know things change and times change, but we were not in the minority on this one. we walked in with lots of others that did not know.

Thank you for any help you may be able to give and keep up the great job.

Tim Rouse
208 Parkview Drive
Tipton, IA 52772

hey bob and len well im just sayin hi to both of you i just wanna say even thow the cubs are going threw some difficulties i still luv them i am a devoted fan i ESPECIALLY LOVE RAMIREZ WELL #16 APPEARS TO BE MY LUCY NUMBER SO RAMIREZ IS MY GUY WELL I JUST LIKE TO SAY HI AND YOU GUYS ARE GREAT

Hi Guys, from the winter home of the Cubbies. It is so nice to see all of the minor leagers "up!" As a fan of the minors it truely is a treat! I can't wait for the expanded roster and hope to see Adam Greenberg back! My daughter and I are his biggest fans outside of his family!
Hey, will Kerry Wood be doing his rehab down here when he's able?? I snagged Nomars autograph on a day when he and the trainer and I were the only people at Fitch!! Wish I'd had my camera!! Actually went looking for Adam Greenberg and found Nomar.....I'm NOT a Nomar fan and hope we get rid of him..........ALSO we need to really get rid of Patterson HE SUCKS and has since spring training. I am a long time Cub fan, now 53, and will die a Cub fan, bleeding Cubbie blue to the end!!
Please say HI to the Mesa Cub Nation on the next WGN telecast......I remember when WGN had a Cubs game on EVERY day!!!! Also, please say Hi to myself and my daughter.....Elizabeth, born and raised a Cub fan from day one. Carole and Elizabeth Ray from Mesa......we love you guys and support the Cubbies through thick and thin!!!! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!

Hi again, reading past emails......what a bunck of numb-nuts.....have no idea what it is to be a TRUE Cub fan. I don't believe in the "suffering Cubs fan," their neuveau.......that's why you can't get a seat a Wrigley anymore......it's to COOL these days....I remember walking up to the ticket window and sitting behind home plate or on the 1st base line.....having a couple of beers and enjoying a nice day at Wrigley....win or lose..........saw them all......Williams, Banks, Davis, Sutcliff, Cey, Dawson, Smith, Sandberg, Grace, and on and on.........how sad to see the winners only crownd get involved......breaks my heart.....as i said I raised a Cubs fan not a jump on the bandwagon fan and there is more of them out there then we care to know.........watching the game today, from Mesa, I saw all of the empty seats and thought........yup!!! If they're winning we're on board, if not who cares. Too bad, Love again from the winter home of the CUBS........Please speak about the minors on the next telecast.....my daughter and I have funnies about Ronnie Cedeno, Scott McLain, (that's a good one!!), Sergio Meitre, Matt Murton, Roberto Novoa, Jermaine Van Burien and his sticking his tongue out at my daughter........get to be a real fan, get to know the minors and the players of the future.......it's truely a blast.......Well, hope to hear from you on the next WGN telecast.....Mesa loves their Cubbies!!!

hi guys" with all the talk about the cubs needing a lead off man i propose the following trade" Podsednik for Prior,.then derrek lee may have a few more rbi"s and the cub fans will no longer watch Corey Patterson appear to be totally bored with whats going at bat and in the field .

hi guys" with all the talk about the cubs needing a lead off man i propose the following trade" Podsednik for Prior,.then derrek lee may have a few more rbi"s and the cub fans will no longer watch Corey Patterson appear to be totally bored with whats going at bat and in the field .

Greetings from Franklin, Indiana !

Am currently watching the Cubs as is my Mom in Seymour, Indiana. She was born on the north side and moved to the south side as a kid but still remains an avid avid Cubs fan. We have a question . . . who picks or decides who does the "conducting" for the seventh inning stretch. Do you guys have any input? Mom and I would suggest possibly Jose Cardinal or Mark Grace.

You guys are doing a terrific job this year ! We're tickled you are in the booth and hope you stay for years to come.

Thanks,
Nanny

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Hey Len and Bob I am a huge Cubs fan.My cousin actually plays baseball in the majors and his name is Eric Munson and when he was a free agent last year i wanted the cubs to get him so i can go to every home game!

Hi again you are my favorite announcers I think u were even better than Steve Stone and Chip Carey.When the regular season starts could you give me your e-mail address because i have a lot of questions.

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Hi Len & Bob,,
Ive never done this before. But ive been a cubs fan every since i was a kid and i played on a recreation team called orange city cubs.
Ive never been to a ball game in my life but i will one day soon. Im 30 and have 4 kids they watch the cubs play right along with me....thank you for your time and hopitality
donnie

oops,,i meant hospitality.....LOL

Hello there from the southwest side of chi-town, unfortunately from sox neighborhood, my name is jose echevarria and i'm a huge die-hard cubs fan let me put it this way, I live and die breathing cubs. As of this precise moment i am so dissapointed with my team that it makes me want to piuke just watching how they are playing. I mean cmon now what is dusty thinking here, doesn't want to utilize juan pierre's excellent skills as a lead off hitter, isn't playing small ball in other words we can't win without D.LEE thats the message we cub fans are receiving from our team, Aramis Ramirez is showing signs of imaturity by not being the leader that the team desperately needs he of all players need to jump start this offense because the cubs can score lots of runs and cause lots of misery to their opponents, also Jacque Jones seems to be lost at wrigley seems that he's still shocked of being a cub that probably what he dreamed of as a child, well get over it JONES and instead of swinging for the fences and trying to spell SAMMY SOSA in one at bat, just make contact with a level swing and the fences will come to him. M. Barett needs to go back to spring training to practice on how to block a passed ball, wild pitch, Murton is doing fine, Cedeno is also doing fine , TODD WALKER NEEDS TO GO BACK TO SECOND and J Mabry has to be the first baseman until LEE comes back. The pitching staff of G. Maddux, S. Marshall are doing fine CARLOS ZAMBRANO hopefully with the performance he had against the giants is a sign that everything is going to be well with him, I'm pleased to know that K.Wood is coming back on thursday 5-18-06 and hopefully he'll have an explosive outing in his 06 debut to get things going in the right direction Rusch needs to wake up or get demoted to Iowa. Prior and Wade need to hurry-up and jump into the rotation the bullpen is doing a good job. To conclude Please Dusty wake yourself up because who is going to wake the team if your still asleep, have J. Pierre bunt his way on at the start of every game on the next pitch have him steal or have Walker sacrafice pierre to second and have the sluggers that follow bring him home . lets start winning,winning,winning, and forget the disable list players for now , as we have players that can play small ball if dusty decides to smell the coffee.

Hey Hey Cubs are gonna win today!!! Can you guys say hi to my Dad Bob Meserole ? He has been a cub fan since 1949! My daughter is at tonites game in the bleachers.(Kelli)

what can cubs do to get back on track like the beginning of he season.

Hello Len & Bob,

Just a line to let you know we celebrated out 43rd wedding anniversary yesterday and are watching the Cubs and listening to you now.

Art & Judy Stamm

Why on Earth does Dusty Baker keep playing Neifi Perez. He hasn't done anything this season at the plate, and has played poorly in the field as well?

Hi guys my name is jake adams and i was just writing to tell you guys that my dads birthday is on June 1. he will be turning 40.

HEY GUYS, WE ARE WATCHING YOU ON WGN IN VICTORIA, TX. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. AND GO CUBBIES.

Hey guys. My Boyfriend is a die hard Cubs Fan and On THursday June 8th is his birthday. I was wondering if you could say Happy 25th Birthday to Dave Jensen in Sarasota Florida because he will be watching the game. Thanks guys. GO CUBS!!!!!

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I know this won't be printed so for what it's worth...
With Nomar hitting 375, think what the cubs would have with Corey, Nomar and Moises. Just maybe it wasn't their fault like maybe the cubs don't have a hitting instructor?

How about dumping our batting coach... and the pitching coach... and the toothpick as their his pick right?
Get rid of Hendry while you're at it and throw in the McFAIL for tolorating all this. Who once said, "a team at the bottom has problems at the top".

... but as long as idiot fans fill the park, why fix what ain't broke right? it unfortunately is a business and even though they play poorley, the fans still buy the product. Wish we could operate our business like that. As a life long cub fan, I'm convinced there'e no hope.

My one and only suggestion would be to start over with STONY.

Life long fan of the Cubs and GODZILLA! My 9 year old girl Delaney is nuts about that lizard

Godzilla battled some of the following;

Mothra
Gidrorah (3 headed)
Rodan (the flying one)
Baragon
Angurius
Mecha Godzilla 1 through 3
Destroyah
Gigan
Jet Jaguar
Espega (the spider)
Megaguirus
Megalon
The sea monster (giant lobster)
Mogera
Orga
Space Godzilla

They made the last movie in 2004
"Final Wars"

They recreated him in the 90's
where he became just mean and nasty
the effects are far better and he's actually dies in one movie only to be replaced by his /her son
Never really explains how he reproduces)

We will be at the cubs versus Atlanta series in September 9th

You guys are doing a great job.

Delaney says she trade you a
"Godzilla autograph for Derrick Lee's
(just kidding)

1 more thing Godzilla did fight King Kong. My daughter was amazedthat he almost got beaten by a "stinkin' monkey"
They said he's retired

Godzilla also battled the Smog Monster. aka Hedora.

question:
When Soriano was at bat, you commented on how he crowded the plate to the point that he was over the strike zone, which leads me to ask, What happens if a batter is hit by a pitch that is actually a strike, but the batter is in the strike zone?

thank you

Since the cubs will probably need a new manager for next year, is there any chance of Bob Brenly taking over?

Len, I think you did a gook job on the 7th inning streatch song. Just think you could sound like Butkus or Ditka. God forbid.. Love them both but don't quit their day jobs. An Avid Cub fan for 69 years.

Hi Bob and Len,

I was just wondering where i can find that cool video of the 2003 season that you played during the rain delay.

PS Bob is the most talented singer ever!

Die hard cub fan here. There is still hope. The cards are a sinking ship and with NL being weak, the Cubs can pull through if not for the Division at least the wild card. Len and Bob, you two do a great show. Just was wondering your thoughts on the Cubs and the potential of the Playoffs. Thanks for your time.
Tyler

Watching the game now and what is the matter with Prior? He is not the same pitcher he was before he went on the DH. Do you think he will ever come back to what he was?

We would like special recognition for Lauren Petty and Doug Stoltz who are having a bachlor/bachlorette party on one of the roof tops.

obviously great cubs fans---

this from Fred and Kathy

please leave the wave out west

I agree, Keep the Wave in California

their is no power on this team,we have to get a couple big bangers for next year ,we cant play small ball all the time ,go cubbies ,if it takes 4 ever

len & bob

a comment was made that there might be some consideration to trade juan p please tell me that the cub mgmt would not make this mistake, and why is richard prior in the big league
tks jack

i first have to say my husband loves you guys. i also entered him and our dog greta into a superfan contest; but apparently didn't win. greta would be great in chasing the dreaded goat out of the ballpark. we are going to be there on thursday (8/24) and it would be a hoot if someway my hubby could meet you all. i was also wondering who picks out the singers for the 7th inning stretch? i can surprizenly sing like elvis considering i'm a female; it boggles peoples' minds. hope to see y'all on thursday.

LETS GO CUBS!!! WAY TO GO BARRETT!! GOTTA HOLD EM ZAMBRANO. whats up len and bob, today is my brothers 28th birthday and we are both big cubs fans. could you please give a birthday shoutout, his name is robert williams.
thanks
Matt
Wilmington, NC

i love the cubbies and i'm in astro turf if you know what i mean. i'm watching todays game which i don't always get only if they are playing the astros or if they are on the great station wgn. where are all the fans, i love it being so far away that i can take pride in the fact that the cub (and bears)fans are the biggest and greatest in the world. one other thing, what about that pitcher o'malley, he was fantastic, where is he? you two are the best announcers that there is and we have to good ones here in houston. j.d and i forgot well, keep it up guys, the cubs are loved nation wide!! p.s. i'm originally from sterling il. born a yankee thanks for an always entertaining year.

IF DUSTY BAKER DOESN`T COME BACK NEXT YEAR.WHO DO U THINK THE CUBS WILL HIRE AS THEIR NEW MANAGER.I HOPE IT WILL BE JOE GIRARDI.BUT IF I HAD MY CHOICE IT WOULD BE
JIM LEYLAND.JUST BUY OUT HIS CONTRACT WITH THE TIGERS AND MAKE HIM THE HIGHEST PAID MANAGER IN BASEBALL?

unfortunately, i love dusty baker !! I know that dusty did not have most of the decisions of the trades, it's the big boys. who by the way, just because they have money, doesn't mean that they know the players and what they would do for the team!!! if i had to make any kind of a decision i would say let dusty make them without money interfering!!!!! lets play ball!!!

Bob,
Do you think the Giants Armanda Benitez (Closer) Makes the Ninth innings more interestingly nail biting than your days with the Giants as the closer.........
As I lived in the bay area and a Giants fan. You were enjoyable to watch as a closer.

I Started bting my finger nail in the Giants ninth again since Rob Nen lretired............................

i feel that benitez is good, but i also feel that , when the money counts, that a lot of people are over-rated!! you put the smell of money and a house with no payments along with a car, it doesn't mean the same as it was in joe theismans, or montana's daya!! now, you cant even hit a guy!!! let alone that it skims by your gersey!!!!!! where is the real sport!!!!!!

Bob or Len,
I would like you to ask my question on TV like you always do, because I really want to know the answer of the question just like some other people. If a pitcher has a perfect game going, and the batter hits the ball, and he gets a double, but misses first base and gets called out on the appeal, would the perfect game still be in task?

Sincerely,
Cody Triscik of Valpo, Indiana

I THINK WE FOUND A NEW STARTER IN RICH HILL 4 NEXT YEAR.WHAT DO U GUYS THINK?

hey guys, i love rich hill, i definitely think the cubs have a starter since woods and prior never seem to be able to be a cub!! i still want to know what happened to o'malley and think that he should have been able to finish that fantastic game he pitched!!! i don't get all of the info being in houston. thanks love the cubs and bears!! go grossman!!!

ok. i can't let this go on any further.

THIS WEB PAGE IS NOT A MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH BOB AND LEN.

PLEASE STOP POSTING QUESTIONS FOR BOB AND LEN. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR THAT!

Hi Len @ Bob

My husband is the biggest fan of the "CUBBIES". So much so that our 18 month little girl knows when the cubs are on the tv just by the sound from the tv. When she heres you guys, no matter what room shes in she comes running hollering "baseball" cubbies. When I was pregnant with her my husband said if it was a boy we were going to name him Clark Addison but it ended up being a girl so we named her Addison to keep the cubbie
legacy in the family. I was wondering if you could tell her daddy happy birthday (9-23) on Sunday 17th's game? From Addison @ Jade. Thank you so much if you would.

Hi Len @ Bob

I would like to first start out by saying my heart goes out to the Lee family, Roush family and the team. Stay in there Cubbies.......now I would like to share this with you, my husband is such a big cubbies fan that when I was pregnant for our 18 month little girl, he said if it was a boy we were going to name him Clark Addison. Turned out to be a girl and we named her Addison to keep the cubs legacy in the family.
So could you tell her daddy Jesse happy birthday (9-23) from Addison, Jade and Nick Thank you so much
Lori

hey can you say happy birthday to my brother please tommorow20

Len and Bob,

First of all let me start off by saying that I think both of you are much better looking than Pat and Ron (thought I would suck up to get this read on the air). My question is, have the Cubs ever considered using David Aardsma as a starting pitcher? I think he has done an outstanding job this year.
Jim from Elmhurst

I work a barber shop in Henderson, NV. I'm a CUBBIES fan and my co-worker Mike is a St.Louis fan. We always watch when on WGN. I always tease Mike that he is "closet cubs fan". I'm from Aurora Il., and grew up watching with my grandparents. We'll be watching tomorrow 9/29/06 and would be fun if you gave us a shout out.

Thanks, always and forever a CUBBIE fan,

Julie

Hi Bob and Len. Please, I have been trying since the 3rd inning to find your email address to ask if you would PLEASE,PLEASE
have the cameras "pan" in on aisle 26,row 3,seats 1&2. That is my son,Cory and his girlfreind,Kaley. She bought them tickets to the last ballgame for his b-day which was 9/28 - he was 20 but two sets of parents would just be THRILLED to SEE they are well and fine driving to Chicago from West Des Moines!!!!!
Also, I have a sister-in-law and nephew who also is at the game. She said they are sitting right behind Murton in the back bleachers(she's a little tighter with her money!!!! ha). May I be so greedy as to ask you to have the camera pan there also??
Thank you so much for a hard year to keep an upbeat attitude but you have done it well and right now we are AHEAD.
I sure wish I was there!!! Thank you and gob bless you both.
sue dunlap

Hi Len and Bob.
I am probably one of the biggest cubbie fans in the world. I have Cub stuff covering every wall in this room. But I can't find a decent pic to print out on the net or in Vineline of you two guys? Woulg you please send one to:Terry Newsom RR1 Box 73 Ellery, IL. 62833. I am 60 years old and this will be this Cub fans last dying request. Thank You Very Much. Terry

you guys were takling about old great plays, I saw Willy Stargel w/ pitsburg in the mid 70's throw a strike from deep in the well in right field at cubs park to throw out the runner tagging up from 3rd
it was the greatest throw i've ever seen in my 45 years as a cub fan

Life-long Die Hard Cubs fan! Could you guys please announce this during SUNDAY's game for me? The whole family is watching!

On April 20th, 2007, a gorgeous 6 lb, 11 oz baby girl was born in Kankakee, IL.
She was named "ADDISON HOPE PARCELL", after Daddy's life-long favorites, the Chicago Cubbies!
(Addison for Addison street, and Hope speaks for itself.)

To Len and Bob,

My aunt Hanna turned 38 today and she has been a Cubs fan 25 years. I
wanted to ask if you just announce on air. That would really make her
happy. Our whole family love the Cubbies and hope for a win tonight. Go
Cubbies!!

Best Regards,
Amanda.

Do you try to contact the people who think they are really posting to Len & Bob? Amanda's request is so touching, but of course her wish will never be granted because she's asking the wrong person! That is, unless you forward the requests to the Cub announcers?

Who is the best announcer out there? In my opinion, it is definitely Len Kasper. He is the best in terms of description and how he calls the game. He should be working at ESPN, that is how good he is. He has to be one of the best announcers of all time.

How much does a pirates ear ring cost?

Ans: Buck an Ear

JHTrem@hotmail.com

Hi Len & Bob what would have happened to the suspended game against the Pirates the Cubs won because of the new rule if the two teams did not play again the next day or say play again the whole year,Thanks Alan

They did play it the next day as part of a doubleheader.

ALAN MUNSON SAID
Hi Len & Bob what would have happened to the suspended game against the Pirates the Cubs won because of the new rule if the two teams did not play again the next day or say play again the whole year,Thanks Alan

I don't know why everyone gets so excited about Roger Clemens coming back every year. WHile everyone is debating whether or not the team he is on will make the playoffs he, Roger, has once again eluded any questions about why he joins teams so late in the season. IT IS BECAUSE HE CAN'T PITCH AN ENTIRE SEASON. It really makes me mad!!!! He is still a good pitcher, but he is not some savior that can walk in so late in the season and not answer to why he is just an "ad-junct" member of a team. Bob/Len hook me up guys!!

LEN,
OUR SON IS GETTING MARRIED NEXT SAT (19TH) AND HIM AND NEW BRIDE WILL BE IN CHIGAGO FOR THE CUBS-WHITE SOX GAME. COULD YOU ANNOUNCE ON TV THAT ERIK & KRISTIN FRANKS ARE IN CHICAGO ON THEIR HONEYMOON AND SPENDING SOME OF IT AT THE GAME. THANKS.

DEB FRANKS

Deb,
That is a very nice request you made. However, you made it on a regular cub fan’s blog. If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them at: LenAndBob@aol.com

That email address is also available on the official WGN website contact page at: http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/about/station/

Thank you,
And go cubs!
--matt maldre, owner of spudart.org

spud, i'm laughing aloud. suddenly you've become len and bob. and i think len even posted something to your site. :-) did he send you a separate e-mail answering the initial question posted in your blog?

Did Mr. Santo have a relative that owned a hardware store in Dayton, Ohio?

this team has no heart they all got thier paycheck ive never seen a team that can't run the bases again like last year its got to be sicking to you that you cant say what you really want to say. this team stinks

This is the marlins not the mets,one more ralley that will fall short,just like yesterday, im 41 and just disapointed.

Hysterical!!! I can't believe all these people think this is Len & Bob's official blog. Do they not notice the web address or all of the other comments stating this is not the site they are looking for.

Suspension -

If you are suspended one game and that game is rained out, does that count??

question..
who got sent down to bring back pie,and i think its about time that they did bring him back. because i have been saying that they should send down
jones because he hasn't been producing on offence and bring back pie
because he can produce

Len and Bob,

You guys should join the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Crew. That is how good you are. I love you guys so much, I want you two to be broadcasting for the Cubs for the rest of your lives. You are the best announcers in the whole world. You are the best announcers of all time.

Joe,
That is a very nice idea. However, you made it on a regular cub fan’s blog. If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them at: LenAndBob@aol.com

That email address is also available on the official WGN website contact page at: http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/about/station/

Thank you,
And go cubs!
--matt maldre, owner of spudart.org

when do cubs convention tickets go on sale?

Bob,

Lou Pinella is cool, but you know more about baseball and I think you would do a better job as a manager for the Cubs. Why does Lou keep playing Cezar? he is terrible! Ryan Theriot should play everyday. Of course just as I said that Cezar hit a double to to give the Cubs the lead, 5-4 in the 8th inning.

my ? is about the game where lilly was tossed what would of happen if the next pic would have threw to fristbase and hit edger right smack in the back would that be the same as throwing at the batter being they were warned

Im bringing my two grandkids to wrigley on July 15th, I would like you to announce their birthdays, Im not sure how to do this, Jake 8 and Deeanna Grimes 14. Please let me know, Im so excited I got real good seats, this is the first time Im bringing them...Im a third generation cubs fan... nancy

WITH D LEE GOIN OUT FOR 5-7 GAMES AND ARAMIS STILL ON THE DL HENRY STILL ON THE DL I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF TRADING BARRETT WAS THE BEST THING FOR MY ALL TIME FAVORITE TEAM

ARE THE CUBS PLAYING TO WIN?

I'm watching the game today and in a 0-0 game, following a lead-off single in the top of the 3rd by K. Hill (Batting 8th), Izturis came up and did not bunt with Soriano on deck. Instead, he hit a lazy fly to left, not advaning the runner, and Soriano followed with a single that COULD have scored Hill, but instead the Cubs did not score. As bad as they have been this year in close games, why are they not trying to manufacturer runs? The squeeze play yesterday was great, but they need to take advantage of EVERY run possibility each game. And please don't tell me anything about playing on the road...a run is a run and a win is a win. I have been a Cub fan since 1969 (Born in 1964) and I'm getting tired of these situations over and over. What is the answer??

J. Bednarcik
Master Sergeant, US Air Force

hey len and bob. i was wondering if a batter has ever got a hit by swinging at a pitch during an intentional walk, and if so, who?

LEN AND BOB ARE THE BEST TEAM OF ANNOUNCERS THE CUBS HAVE HAD SINCE 1945 WHEN I BECAME A CUBS FAN (DAYS OF JACK BRICKHOUSE AND MGR CHARLIE GRIMM, STAN HACK, DON JOHNSON, LENNY MURILLO, CLYDE MCCULLOUGH, ETC.) WIFE AND I (EVANSTON HIGH GRADS) CELEBRATING 50TH THIS YEAR AND WATCH EVERY TELECAST WE GET HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THANK YOU......

Bob, I saw my first Cub game in 1953 a good friend of yours was the bullpen catcher does Joe help you any. Enjoying the 110 degrees here in Phx.

Hi Len,

Last night, I was at my brother's softball game and I saw you walking out of the tennis club. I thought it was you but my brother told me no it wasn't. But then when you drove away, we all realized it was really you and you were very nice and waved to us. Just wanted to say hi and thanks for being so friendly!!! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Laura Huebner

Hi Len & Bob,
Great job! Keep up the good work.
Two quik questions.

What ever became of Chip Carray?

What's with all the broken bats? Someone's going to get seriously injured or killed out there! Many moons ago we didn't see all the breaking bats that we see today. I heard it started many years ago when they began importing bats made of inferior material.

Ken and Bob. Saturday, July 21 is my dads 88th birthday. Although we all now life in California we don't miss a televised game and I watch MLB.tv when games are not televised. We even followed the cubs on a LA roadtrip when I was 16--The Beckert, Kessinger years. My dad used to take me out of school to go to Wrigley. WILL YOU PLEASE ANNOUNCE A HAPPY 88TH BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL DAD BOB MORE. It is a televised game and we will all be watching. THIS WOULD ABSOLUTLEY MAKE HIS DAY!
THANKS
KARIN PETERSON OF HUNTINGTING BEACH
GO CUBS
ALSO TRYING TO COVERT MY SON-IN LAW WHO IS ASTRO FAN.

please get someone else to call the cub games,bob -len are like new runns.real dumn bowws

Hey guys,just wanted to let you all know my family and I are die-hard Cub fans and even though we now reside in Orlando,Fl.we miss going to the ball park and we are still Chicagoans in our hearts.We Love you guys and we always watch the Cubs on WGN thanks to cable.Wish you both the best and we are fans forever!

the cubs need marmol to close and howry not because he aint that good soriano 1st theriot 2 lee3 arami4 derosa then fontenoit pagan zambrano then the catcher when big z starts or marquie

Len and Bob Could you please wish Preston Kopp a happy 6th birthday.It would make his month believe me!He's a huge CUB fan,and if he heard his name on T.V.he would be so happy. Thank you for your time.



P.S. Could you send a Derik Lee aoutgraphed baseball. Just kidding a Soriano ball would be just fine. Our prayers are with the Lee family. Bill Kopp Carol Stream,Il

GO CUBS! Please say happy bday to Preston Kopp hes 6. Thank You Bill Kopp Carol Stream,Il

Bill,
Thank you for your request. However, you made it on a regular cub fan’s
blog. If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them
at: LenAndBob@aol.com

That email address is also available on the official WGN website contact
page at: http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/about/station/

Thank you,
And go cubs!
--matt maldre, owner of spudart.org

I just wanted know why Bob brenly had to menching the goat curse during July 21st broadcast on WGN. SInce he has menching it and even made a noise like a goat the cubs now have lost two in a row. Any true cub fan would have never done that. Bob should befired. He sucks anyways.

Hi Len and Bob,
You guys are doing a great job, I enjoy listening to you. Can you PLEASE wish Steve Hernandez a HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY it was on 7/23. He shares the same birthday as Angel Pagan#29.

Thank You Soooo Much!!!!!!

From Saint Charles, Il.

Elda,
Thank you for your request. However, you made it on a regular cub fan’s
blog. If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them
at: LenAndBob@aol.com

That email address is also available on the official WGN website contact
page at: http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/about/station/

Thank you,
And go cubs!
--matt maldre, owner of spudart.org

Len and Bob would it be smart for the cubs to take a chance on going after David Wells? I know he is old but Sean Marshall is just not that great of a pitcher.

Hey Len and Bob,

We just wanted to say we enjoy listening to you guys! Keep up the good work! We think that the best option for the cubs outfield would be the three perfect P's: Pagan, Pie, and Patterson! Because they all have awesome speed! What do you think??

So, after seeing "Len & Bob" comments on your recently-commented list, I had to look. This is too funny to be real.

I tried a quick Google search of "question for cubs announcers" and guess which link comes up at the top of the list? Spudart.org!

I'm laughing.

Kelly, yeah there are some crazy people out there. I also get people posting to my site who are trying to get onto the TV show Deal or No Deal and American Inventor. I even got a voicemail from someone trying to get onto Deal or no Deal!

Bob,

How would you tighten up the Cubs pitching staff if you could? Would you consider using K Wood as the closer?

Paul
Dayton,Oh

This is for Len or Bob: WhenI played ball ( I'm 61) we didn't have sliders(exsept for White Castle). We had fastballs, change-ups, curves, drops, screwballs, knucklers.

What is a slider and a back door slider?

What happened to screwballs and drops?

Thanks, I look forward to your reply.

GO CUBS! Why not us ... why not now?

It's my son Ryan's 15th birthday today. Please wish him a happy birthday. Will be at Wrigley on the 4th of September. Thank You.

Today is my girlfriends 38th birthday. We are watching the game right now.
GO CUBS!!! Please wish her a Happy Birthday. Her name is Sonita Siedel. (Its pronounced Son-eta Si-dell).
Thanks
Randy Hastings

Len and Bob - my grandpa's birthday is next week. Would you say happy 81st birthday to Ernie? Thanks so much!!!!!

(he he he - I couldn't resist - I'm procrastinating with packing, if you couldn't tell)

Len and Bob - could you please tell spudart that this page is hillarious? Thanks!
Oh, and Len - you should be on ESPN or something.

GO CUBS!

Len, why do you allow anyone to sing the 7th inning song if he'll say "root root root for the brewers. That's unacceptable.....i've never heard that before. that old guy should go home NOW.

uh, that "anyone" is only Bob Uecker. Y'know, the classic radio announcer for the Brewers. Sheesh.

Len,
your quote of Vin Scully's opening remarks of the 89 playoffs gave me goose bumps, could you repeat it or send it back to me?
Kevin Traub

Hey Len and Bob,
I just wanted to with my grandma Kordowski a happy belated 79th birthday. When I was in town from Washington D.C. two weeks ago we went to Wrigley to see the Cubs close the series against the Reds and it's always good to make it back to "Cubs Park". Even though we can't watch every game together, everytime the cubs are on WGN we get both get to watch, her from Lisle IL, and me from Arlington Virginia. She's a faithful cubs fan and her only wish was that my grandpa K could have made it to the game with us. We both think you guys are great and really make the games enjoyable to watch... much more fun that those "good guys" on the south side.

Lets hope Soriano keeps hitting like this, and no will ever question that Carlos wants to win!

--
Will "SMO" Smolinski

Yorktown/HB-Woodlawn Ultimate
Williamsburg Middle School Ultimate

Len and Bob, did we get our moneys worth from Big "Z" today? Hey, I like to listen to you guys do the side-bar comments during the game. It keeps the time moving right along like with the lights issure today.Tim

Len and Bob.....you are terrific announcers and add so much to the enjoyment of the game. Five-year-old Brendan Recka is attending his first Cub game on Sept 6 with his parents Brad and Melissa Recka and his grandfather Chuck Recka. Brendan is a 4th generation Cub fad beginning with his great-grandfathers Emil Recka and Del Morgano. If you could announce this we'd be so grateful. Thanks

just to let you know we are celebrating our 52 year wedding anniversary today and are watching the game now.
Chet and Fran Gryczan

hey guys can you please wish my boyfriend rob a happy 46 birthday during tonights game sept 14 please thank you sharon

Rob, Happy 46th birthday! w00t w00t! (btw, I an neither Len nor Bob).

Since I'm equally neither Len nor Bob.. Rob, Happy Birthday!
Feel free to post birthday announcement requests on my blog too. ;-)

hey len and bob can you please wish my boyfriend rob a happy birthday in tonights game sept 14th thank you sharon p.s. we love you guys

way to go cubs keep it up until the playoffs,i'm bella coola,bc canada i've been a cub fan since i was a 11 years old or so.just like to so keep on winning the games

Hey my little brother went to the game today and its his 12th birthday it would be amazing if you would anounce it thanks so much
his name is Cameron and he is 12

It is my mom and dads 25TH anniversary! They are life long cubs fans and i would really appreciate it if you could wish Wayne and Hiedi Halvorsen from Edison Park a happy anniversary from their three loving sons Eric, Ryan, Tommy. LETS GO CUBS!!!!

I am bringing my son, Sammy Gilly, to the game this Friday 9/21/07.It is his FIRST Cub game ever! We will be in section 114, row 9, seats 7 & 8. He is VERY excited. His school team, St Joseph Middle School Panthers just lost the regional champaionship game 7-6 on the same Monday night that the Cubbies rallied for their 7-6 victory.
IF, there is any way you could make mention of him it would be great. His grandparents, Chuck & Marge Gilly will be watching the game too! Thanks so much, Gordon Gilly

Happy birthday Cameron!

Happy anniversary Wayne and Hiedi Halvorsen from Edison Park!

Welcome to your first cubs game, Sammy Gilly.

(btw, I an neither Len nor Bob, If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them
at: LenAndBob@aol.com).

Please say hello to Brannon Garrett of Franklin, Tennessee. Brannon is a young Cubs fan who has been promised by his Dad that if the Cubs make the World Series he will be allowed to stay up to watch every game! Thanks Len and Bob.

Hello Brannon Garret of Franklin, Tennesseeeeeeeee! wooo hah! GIDDYUP TENNESSEEEEE! I am giving you permission to not only stay up late to watch the Cubs in the World Series, but you are allowed to eat a gallon of ice cream for each game. Eat 'em up!

(btw, I an neither Len nor Bob, If you would like to contact Len and Bob directly, please email them
at: LenAndBob@aol.com).

Hello Len and Bob,

My sister-in-law, Pat Neuhaus lives in Bradenton, Fl. and is an avid Cubs fan.
But she has a problem, her friends in FL. do not believe her when she tells them that many years ago the Cubs had a record of Hey, Hey Holy Mackeral. If you could find it and play part on the air or just verify that there is such a record she would be so greatful. Thanks--Carol

Well I am glad to hear about them, I am a big fan of those two announcers. Actually avoiding words like "us" and "our" when referring to Chicago Cubs is quite a good communication strategy. They repeat the team name as much as they can to create a specific resonance and make us react when hearing it.
Gordman

Too bad their not that known where i live, i would love to know that more people enjoy their show.

Hey guys! Hows it goin? I am a big time cubs fan, and im proud of it! I wanted to say from one cubs fan to another i hope we go all the way this year. Last year i had this little feeling that we were going to win. Now this feeling is getting bigger. I hope you will say the words on t.v. many peapole dream of saying. "THE CUBS WIN, THE CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!. Maby this year we will have a parade in the north side. Three series wins in the post season would wash away 100 years of pain. See you guys on March 31.

Is Ronny Cedeno related to Cesar Cedeno?

What is wrong with Aramis Ranirez? Last season in the playoffs it appeared that he didn't want any part of it, as if he didn't want to be there at all. His body language this season doesn't look like he us any more enthused about playing than he did last fall. Also, I have seen this MANY times htroughout the years. Say the Cubs are in the field, the other team has bags loaded, one or no outs. The other team hits a ground ball to short or 3rd. The Cubs almost always through to 2nd, then first, sometimes conceding the run for the 2 outs. However, why dodn't they do (whenever possible) throw to home and get the lead runner? Even if the throw to first is late, at least they prevented a run. Why give up a run if its not necessary? I know that not every situation allows time to throw home, but they seem to ignore that runner on 3rd. Please adivse. Thanks!

yes could you let me no how i can get the song GO CUBS GO my son Ryan and I are big fans of the cubs im so big of a fan i name my son after ryne sandberg i cant get there as much as i would like to see them in person but we have been there 3 times and it was great the times we where there the cubbys won im a single mom and that is menories my son will have for ever, also how do i bid on front row seats when i do have the money to get tickets all they have is upper deck i would love to get front row seats to take my son to he is 11yrs old and he would love to set close to the players he loves Derrick Lee,so pls if you can get back to me i would really love it.

Are there any general rules when it comes to ballpark layout? Both Wrigley and old Comiskey where laid out with 3rd base line ran approx. north and south.Right field being the "sun" field.The Cell was rotated 90 degrees to the south.making left field the sun field. Wrigley,Comiskey and Cellular Field are only ballparks I've visited.Any info,comments or clarifacation would be appreciated, Tom........

Len, are we related? Grandfather Stan Kasper (Kasperczyk) lived Mundelein, Ill. Had kids Ted & Henrietta. My stepdad Stan Jr. I am in Nebr. now, big Cubbies fan. Am very curious. Love you and Bob. Keep up the great narrations, love them.
Thanks, Marilyn

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THEY SUCK
D I C K

Hi,
I will be attending my first game at Wrigley on the 9th of May. It is also my 48th Birthday. I have been a Cubs fan now for almost 40 yrs. I am from NW Louisiana, near where Lee Smith lives.
Thanks,
Steve

Well. in that case, welcome to the family. every change for the Cubs is good. I hope they will have a great run this season. I hope them the best and to victory.

Len and Bob, Could you please say Happy 17 th Birthday to Tyler Bryant on April 20th? I know this is short notice, but he's a really big Cubs fan and you have a game on the 20th and this would make a GREAT birhtday gift. Thanks a lot. Kim Bryant also a big cubs fan thanks to my son.

Len and Bob, I forgot to tell you that Tyler Bryant is from Payson Illinois if you have a chance to say Happy 17th Birthday to him on April 20th. Thanks again Kim

Len & Bob: At first I didn't know if you were the best choices to do commentary for the Cubs. But now I think you guys do an excellent job. I enjoy listening to you and hope you'll be around for years to come. Looking forward to more Cubs games. If other people don't like listening to you, they can watch something else. Have a great day.

Tom Gaumer

has a pitcher ever hit for the cycle?

let j.v. know we named our son
stallone dawson mathieu
thanks love ya go cubbies

Im suppose to be at the game right now but had a stupid final to take so I had to sell my tickets but anyway...just had a fun idea after hearing the espn announcers doing there best impressions of harry. Why dont the cubs have a contest to see who can sing the 7th inning stretch in harrys voice the best and have the guest conduct a game this summer as a tribute to harry! GO CUBS!

could you please wish jim belpidio a very happy 90th birthday(may 6th) he is awonderful father,husband and friend. he's been a cub fan,a snappy dresser and all around good guy all his life.on behalf of his family and many friends.thanks a bunch.

Hi Len and Bob I Heard Mark Grace is there today .We had the great pleasure of meeting his mother, Sharon, as we tailgated in Mesa AZ. We spend the winters there. She was a wonderful lady and shared a hot dog with her. We are back in IL for the summer and are still great cubs fans no matter what state we're in. What a great mother !!that must be why she has such a great son!!! GOOD LUCK GRACE FAMILY..

Hi Len and Bob,

On Mother's Day this year Michael and Brian Edwards and Drew Ness will be at the game with their moms Barbara and Mildred sitting in the Bleachers. We are all from Bloomington IL. What a great day to spend Mother's Day with your sons.

Barbara Edwards

Hey Len and Bob,..It is my wifes 27th Birthday on May 26th. Her name is Alison Glickman,...and i KNOW you've heard it before, but she is "The #1 CUBS FAN"!!!!! It would blow her mind if you two wished her a Happy Birthday. I gaurantee we'll be watching the game,....We always do. Thank you VERY much, and keep doing the EXCELLENT job you always do........... GO CUBBIES!!!!!!

The 7th inning stretch is always done by a celebrity, why not play a recording of Harry himself for a 7th inning. The phrase "Let's get some runs!" might be a great motivation.

We moved to Winnemucca, Nevada 20 years ago and were suprised at all the Cub fans in this town. A couple of weeks ago when I was in the beauty shop I found out why. In the 50s and 60s the only games folks here could get on a regular basis was WGN's Cubs baseball and everyone in town followed them religously. Now the next generations are following and the Cubs are by far the favorite baseball team. Thanks WGN because we were Cubs fans before we moved here and it's great to have so many of us here in Winnemucca.

Please wish Chris & Linda a Happy 12th anniversary on today's game

thanks

i love for my dad to sing take me out to ball game at cubs game someimte real good sing that song

Len and Bob
Our mother Evelyn Miers has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and due to her illness is unable to work causing her bills to escalte. Our family has been loyal Cubs fans for a great many years. We are really hoping maybe that you can help us. We are having a fundraiser benefit for her on June 28th from 5p.m. to 11p.m. And we were hoping to maybe get an autographed baseball by the cubs or maybe an autographed bat to try and help raise money to help her. All you can do we would appreciate. Thank you and God Bless for your support.

Jim Miers And Cammie

Hi Len and Bob,

Could you wish Rob Donovan from Dubuque Iowa a happy 30th birthday today June 10th? Rob and I are sitting in the bleachers!

Go Cubs Go!

Thank you,
Kelly

Hey Len and Bob,

You guys are great! I'm a born and raised cubbies fan and today happens to be my birthday and was wndering if you get this in time to say it on the air. I turned 20 years old. My question for you guys, or really to Bob, is who was the hardest pitcher you have ever caught? Not necessarly how fast, but with the most movement? Thanks alot guys! You do a fantastic job!

A new Cubs fan has been born.
Bennett Harold Baumann was born June 14th at 10:23pm to the greatest of Cub fans, Chris and Jessica Baumann.

Please say this at todays game so all our Cub fan friends will know.

GO CUBS GO !!!!

Do the Cubs staff Massage Theapists?

Hey Len and Bob,
I would like to know if there has been any talk about the Cubs going after C.C. Sabathia. I believe that we could sure use him. I also think that if the Cubs did get him that we would have a great chance at winning the world series this year! And ya'll know just as well as I do, that we are WAY past due for that!

Hi guys you do a great job day in and day out. I'm watching cubs vs. the sox and unfortunately I have to watch to the national telecast. My question is they showed an old clip of a cub walk off homerun. The stadium was going crazy ,The camera was bouncing. I have noticed this in many recent memories. Untill this day when something big happens the camera or the entire stadium shakes. Just looking for any comments on if that stadium is really bouncing that much. It intreages me because I am in the trades. Take care Go cubs!

Dan from New Lenox IL

Hey guys, a friend of mine who was a die hard Cubs fan was hit by a drunk driver Sat. night as he was crossing a street on foot, and he passed away from his many injuries. I know that you get a lot of people asking you to air things, but it would mean so much to his family and MANY friends to hear you mention his name at the game Sunday against the Sox. I ask for Sundays game because Friday and Saturday we will all be at the wake and funeral. Nate Lopez was only 29 yrs. old and a cub fan for as long as I can remember. You guys are great. For Nate Lopez, Go Cubs!!

Mary Beth, I'm very sorry to hear about this. If you want your request to be sent to Bob and Len, you can email the WGN Chicago Cubs broadcast booth directly at: wgncubstvbooth@aol.com This is the email address mentioned on the broadcasts, and it's also mentioned at the bottom of this page: http://wgnsuperstation.trb.com/about/station/

The place where you posted your request is just a regular blog by a regular cubs fan.

IMPORTANT

Len and Bob's email address has changed. It is now LenandBob@aol.com

I found this at:
http://www.wgnamerica.com/contact.html

My mother, RUTH WALDROP of Robinson, Illinois will be 90 years young on July 15, 2008. She would absolutely love to hear you wish her a Happy Birthday. She is (as well as I) a die hard Cubby fan. She calls me (I live in Oklahoma) when there is a game on, and we watch a lot of it together. We talk on the phone as we watch the game. PLEASE WISH HER A HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON JULY 15, OR THE GAME CLOSE TO THE BIRTHDAY.
Thank you very much......Jerry Waldrop 580-819-0282
shadow4330@sbcglobal.net

Hi Bob & Len I'm a die hard Cubs fan. As my birthday nears. I know what I'll be wishing for when I blow out the candles. Could you please wish me & my son Ethan a happy birthday? I'll be 31 on the 7th of July and he'll be 2. Thank you guys.

Is there any truth about the Cubs possibley trading for C.C. Sabathia or A.J. Burnett? What are the possibities that a team would sign Barry Bonds for the playoffs? I mean who better to DH?

Why doesn't Ron Santo and his radio trade positions with use every once in a while to do the game on televison? A lot of us Cub fans can't get the game on the radio. I've always wanted to hear Ronnie call a game. How about if the Cubs make the World Series Santo gets that chance? We got a deal?

Bryan, having ron santo call a game on tv would be great! I'd imagine WGN doesn't do that, because once people get a taste of Ron on tv, they wouldn't want him to leave!

You should totally share this idea with len and bob at their official email address: LenandBob@aol.com

(this blog where you left your comment is just a regular blog of a cubs fan).

On July 4th, a huge Cub fan passed away. The funeral for Harry Schares of Gilbertville, IA, was on Monday, July 7th. For the recessional, the choir sang, "Take Me Out to The Ballgame"; the priest said Harry must have been watching down on Sean Marshall on July 6th. I thought this was pretty neat. Now there are two Harry's watching over the Cubs. Just thought you might enjoy this.

after watching adam dunn's homerun and hearing your comments, i was wondering if glen allen hill's monsterous homer would of got to any fans on the rooftops

Frank, hearing whose comments about Dunn's homerun? I don't see any comments on this blog post about Adam Dunn. Please remember this is not Bob and Len's blog. This is a blog post by a regular cubs fan. Len and Bob's email address is LenandBob@aol.com You can find this email address at:
http://www.wgnamerica.com/contact.html

thanx spudart.you da man

baseball is for yuppy puppies and old folk.particuarly if you follow the cubs.i will never go to that antiquated place they call wrigley field again.the prices for lousy food is outrageous.there is no parking close by,unless you pay a fortune.the park smells and the restrooms are small and outdated.
the team this year has been fortunate.lots of home games...lets see what happens in the stretch run???their ss(theriot)will fade,edmonds will get injured,as will sorry-ano..derosa will revert to his old self and will finish the the season in a slump(.242).the pitching will fade also with harden going on the dl and dempster coming back to earth and tiring badly in the second half.marquis will do his usual swan dive,yet it appears the scurbs,oh sorry i mean the cubs may just edge out the brewers anyway..all in all, a usual boring season. i can't wait until the "real" sports come back again.
by the way bob ,you forget that you are on tv....its not necessary to flap your gums every second of the game...give it a rest.

Darrell, your comment never reached bob and len, because you posted your comment on the blog of a regular cubs fan. This is not Bob and Len's blog. Perhaps the "spudart" logo on top should have tipped that off.

Take the time to reread your silly comment, and if you wish to really send it to bob and len, their email address is: LenandBob@aol.com

7-19 You had just mentioned that Reed Johnson had shaved and wanted a reacion from the public. Just before you showed him on the screen I had just said that everyone had shaved. Mark DeRosa, Jim Edmonds, and even Lou !! I guess if you look good you'll feel good, and play good. Mark with the diving catch, Jim ith the hit and Lou just looking good. Reed looks great !
Thanks for the your time --- Barbara

Barbara, your comment never reached bob and len, because you posted your comment on the blog of a regular cubs fan. This is not Bob and Len's blog.

Bob and Len's email address is: LenandBob@aol.com

Thanks for you information. I knew I had done something wrong and didn't know how to correct it.
I have enjoyed what I have read.
Barbara

oh and barbara, how about Reed Johnson's mustache. WOW! I wonder if that's just a one day thing or if he'll keep it for awhile. I'd love to see that appear on one of his baseball cards.

Im a BG CUBS fan, but a friend of mine would like to say He is the THE BIGGEST CUB FAN. an you PLEASE say HI to "BISTRO RAY" from the WESTIN O HARE
From your pal Gerri Hoskins

Hi Gerri. And Hello to Bistro Ray from the Westin OHare. Bistro, you rule!

Gerry, your comment never reached bob and len, because this is just the blog of a regular cubs fan. This is not Bob and Len's blog.

Bob and Len's email address is: LenandBob@aol.com

Umpiring ?

A ball is lined to the pitching rubber, bounces into foul territory without being touched. It enters foul area between home and first. Then rolls out of bounds, no touch. Fair or foul?? Go Cubs.

I was wanting to have Bob and Len wish my husband a happy birthday on his birthday September 3rd and I didn't know how far in advance I should email them. Anyone have any suggestions?

Shannon, I would email themas soon as possible.

The address for Len and Bob's blog is http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/

their email address is LenandBob@aol.com

Thanks sparx! Yeah, the email address to Len and Bob is LenandBob@aol.com Anyone can contact them at LenandBob@aol.com Len and Bob like getting email at LenandBob@aol.com

Regarding our sports announcers. Where are they? I mean OUR announcers, I mean broadcasters that live and breathe a Cubs win in their calling from beginning to end? We lost that. Instead now we have half hearted, almost forced excitement by Len Casper and Bob Brenly. They often ask how the other team can get out of tight spots, they call the game almost as if auditioning for a national spotlight. Where is the love? Look, bottom line is this, Len and Bob, you will have great careers I'm sure. But we would all love to see some guys in the booth who bleed the Cubs, who are on the edge of their seat, salivating a Cubs win. Do you not see the fan base that Harry Caray, Jack Brickhouse, Steve Stone, these guys that REALLY REALLY Love the Cubs. It's hard to feel the love in Len and Bob's voices for the Cubbies.

P.S. Is this still a blog, or have you become Len and Bob's answering service?

Poslusny! Finally someone who is posting to the original post of this blog. Most people think this is Len and Bob's blog (and if you read the previous comments, you'll see that people make requests to say "hi" to so-and-so on the air) Hence my repeated responses where people can contact Len and Bob at their email address.

I think Len and Bob have come a long way since they started broadcasting for the Cubs in 2005. In a way, I'm glad they are not TOTALLY over the top for the Cubs. We have Ron Santo for that.

And honestly, I can't listen to the radio too much, because it wears on my nerves a bit. I love Ron a lot, but whenever the Cubs do something bad, I don't always need someone cussing under their breath. With Ron you get the full range of emotions, and he will always be a classic and a true legend at Wrigley.

So it gets back to the point of your comment, Poslusny... can Len and Bob be more pro-Cub? I do get the feeling of what you are saying, but I also wonder if it's the context within we view them. That they have only been in the booth 3 years. That Bob has loyaties to other teams as a player and a World Series champion manager, and a broadcaster from another network. But putting those contexts aside, I think Len and Bob do quite a good job at being pro-Cub now.

And to really put this in context, at least we don't have Joe Carter and Chip Caray in the booth.

Hey, Len & Bob!!
Having fun watching the cuubies
here in Dunnellon Florida!!!
GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

me and my father are avid cub fans and he has fallowed them for 40+ years and i would like for u two genntlemen to say hi to the gatlin family and we are goin' to do it this year guys.. say hi on the air to us during the game tonight please. dad is 76 and he has stuck it out with the cubs for ever.. please do this for a supprise to him before its too late .. it would mean the world to our family. thanks len and bob... GO CUBS GO.. gatlin family from altus oklahoma.. thanks ... richard gatlin

what does a rubber game mean?

I'M A BIG CUBS FAN AND HAVE BEEN FOR YEARS. MY 65TH BIRTHDAY IS AUG. 28TH. AM I CORRECT THAT IT IS ALSO LOU'S 65TH B.D ALSO. DO YOU KNOW WHAT STATE HE WAS BORN. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LEN AND BOB YOU GUYS ARE GREAT.

I hope you get this in time..would you please, please wish my husband Happy Birthday Sunday Aug. 31. His name is Frankie Garwood. He will be 57 on Sept. 4. We watch every game that is on in our area. He will be THRILLED!! We love all the players and listening to both of you. I sent an email yesterday, but may not have sent to right place. Hope this is the correct one. Can't wait for the game today. Thanks so very much!! Joy Garwood

just so cub fan don't panic...we have lost every game in t/ opening month..except for..june...which incls 9 games in arrow...

Do you think Ryan Theriot is the most fundamentaly sound Cub since Ryne Sandberg?

Bob,
What team does your son play for?

Hoping for a shout out to WIGGY. He is in the hospital in MN. after recieving a bone marrow transplant. Huge CUBS fan and it would be great for his spirits. Some days are better than others but he really enjoys getting to watch his favorite team. Thanks......

I asked the love of my life to marry me today and would love nothin more that a congrats from you two on the air!!!! its for thomas and amanda im a life long cubs fan and do not miss a game. soon 2 be mr and mrs thomas hord GO CUBS

Soriano has hit 3 HR and a single so far in tonitght's game. Seems to me that qualifies for the "tech cycle". As long as your total of 4 hits surpasses or equals a HR/triple/double/single, you have done the deed!

Hey guys, i'm a die hard fan and one of my friends has there birthday tommorow on the 12th. His name is Alec Coleman and i wondered if you could give him a shout out. Could you somehow let me no when you'll be sending the shout out becuase i'll want to get him by a tv

My son, cody, is having a birthday on Sunday, it would be great to get a shout out to him from his dad, mom and little sister brianne. we live in spring grove illinois and are huge cub fans. thank you.

Hi Len and Bob--Could you please wish my husband and I a happy 25th anniversary on september 23rd--we will be watching our cubbies as ususal! thanks larry and jackie riggens--carthage illinois

Hey Len And Bob Great game today. I was hopping you could wish my wife and I a Happy 1 year anniversary. We will Be at the game on the 28th with your 6 mounth old baby boy Shannon David Were were Married on the 29th of last year. Thanks and GO CUBS

Hi Bob and Len,

I know this is an early request--but we really want this wish to get out!

Could you please wish our Grandpa Larry (Froeberg) a happy birthday during the CUB game telecast on Sunday , September 28th. His actual birthday is on Tuesday, September 30th where we he will be turning 72. Our Grandpa (and Dad) is a HUGE Cub fan (has been since the early 40's) and has successfully helped the rest of our family to be die-hard Cub fans as well :) We hope this will be the year to win in October!!

We'll be listening and watching and cheering on our beloved team from Charlottesville, Virginia where my Dad lives.

Thanks so much,

From his grandkids,

Brian, Sean, Scott, Kerry, Connor and Abby

(And daughters Laurie, Karen and Kathy) and supportive wife Bobbie!

GO CUBS GO !!!
--

In August of 1969, my buddy Tom Healy and I were 16 year old kids who had the good fortune to be in the left-field bleachers at Wrigley when Ken Holtzman no-hit the Braves.

Last week, Tom -- now a prominent Chicago-area attorney -- and his son Cal were at Miller Park for Carlos Zambrano's no-hitter.

So Tom has been present for two of the Cubs' three last no-hitters! What were the odds? And shouldn't we make sure that Tom has tickets to the playoffs?!

Hey Bob and Len. My name is Mitch Downey and today is my 25th birthday, really hoping for a birthday shout out fellas! Im watching the cubs in Marshalltown Iowa! I see that ryno is singing the stretch today, he's always good. My brother and i are huge cub fans. My brother even named his first born son after Ryne Sandberg, ryno even autographed the kid in Des Moines! Keep up the good work guys! and thanks a lot.

Mitch

Who has their kid autographed? Seriously.

But sparx, it's RYNE SANDBERG. They should run off to the tattoo parlor and get his signature immediately made into a tattoo.

I wonder if that actually happens. Someone could make a collection of signature tattoos on their body.

I haven't said this in awhile, so maybe I need to reiterate this. The email address to Len and Bob is LenandBob@aol.com Anyone can contact them at LenandBob@aol.com Len and Bob like getting email at LenandBob@aol.com This blog is not Len and Bob's blog. Their blog is at: http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/ Len and Bob would be so happy if you commented on their blog at: http://blogs.trb.com/sports/custom/weblog/wgnsports/

But.. do you think it was a "PLEASE! SIGN MY KID!!" moment, or more of a "Crap.. I don't have anything for you to sign. Will you, umm, sign him?" moment?

I highly doubt that anywould think "PLEASEE SIGN MY KID." Anytime someone has their body autographed, it's because they have nothing else on hand.

The guy could have had his own arm signed.. or his wife's rack (if she was there).. or something.

it is hard to hear your broadcast because the backround noise is louder than you

Hey Bob & Len - is it just me? I think Ryan Dempster & the King (Burger King) were "separated at birth". Anyone else see the resemblance other than me?

GO CUBS!!!!!

Today is Brian Shouse's birthday--his sister-in-law is my little brother's pre school teacher---but I am a Cub fan all the way---Go Cubs Go.

Len and Bob,
Please say Happy 20th Birthday
to Phillip Marshall from Cimarron, Kansas.
thank you
from mom dad vince and nicole

Please wish Brian and Katie Mayland a Happy Anniversary. They will be married 1year on September 29th.

Thanks.

Do teams chart the tendecies of umpires?

Thanks to the both of you and to WGN for the greatest baseball broadcast.

And, OH YEA, how about a belated bday for me - finally 57 and didn't think I'd make this many seasons

is bob and mark going to do games or is bob not with with the team any more

HOWDY from RONCEVERTE WV,watching Cubs,STL.,game 4-22-09 will be at Cubs,Pit., game5-27-09 also in town for reuioun at James Otis elm. school Chicago,.I keep up all Chicago!! of course WGN AMERICA !

what happened to dan plesac
and the big blue train @ comcast!!

It is time to send this entire team except pitchers to the Triple A level and bring the Triple A players up. If they are going to give us Triple A type play then let Triple A players play, who knows maybe they want to win or at least look like a ball team. Who ever the brains were behind getting rid of DeRosa, Marquis and Woods should be FIRED! This team (using the word team loosely) STINKS!!!

could you please wish Lennard Fischer of Antioch a happy 84th birthday on june 20th during the cubs /cleveland game. He has been an avid cubs fan since he was a little boy living in Chicago.from his sister Bernice, and nieceBarb and husband Tom

How many viewers switched to ESPN like myslelf after having to listen to that interview with Eric Estrada during the stretch.

You know how to pronounce the "a" in Soriano. You should pronounce ALL "a's" in Spanish EXACTLY the same way!! There is NO "a" as in "apple" sound in Spanish. They are ALWAYS prounced "ah" as in Soriano. Think of that when you say "Vasquez" or any other player's name with an "a" in it. PLEASE! The Spanish language, unlike English, is very, very consistent. The vowels are ALWAYS pronounced the same. Duh!

Can you please give a shout out to our Uncle Kevin Dougherty (of Thebes Illinois) during the first game of the double header on Sunday July 12th? He is recovering from liver surgery due to cancer and will be watching because this is our first Cubs game and he is hoping to see us. Thanks you guys! We watch you guys all the time! Nick and Nate

My husband is an avid Cubs fan. Today is his birthday and he is 85 years young. Could you wish him a Happy Birthday during the Cub - St. Louis game today, July 10th. I would appreciate it. Pleasant Priaire, WI. Thank you, his wife, Judy

Is it true when the Cubs send Carlos Marmol in for relief Its considered Marmol-Ade Its either in or out of a Jam Right?

My Grandpa Ray McConkey turns 88 today 7/17/21,the stories he has shared.I remember as a kid driving from D.M. Iowa on the weekends(starting in 1969),before they had lites.Autographs started w/Ron Santos, Don Kessinger,Randy Hundley,ect......(1969?) He has never missed a broadcasted CUBBY game.GO CUBS ! Thank you so much !

Hey, isn't that a former actor thqat lost the ice cream cone tonight??? I swear he was on like Starsky and Hutch or one of those 70's shows

then11

What happened to Dan Plesac that reported on the Cubs

PLEASE wish my grandpa a Happy 93rd Birthday who is watching the game today in Ft. Wayne, IN. From his granddaughter, Denise, here in Chicago! HOLY COW!

PLEASE wish my grandpa, Ralph Reese, a Happy 93rd Birthday who is watching the game today in Ft. Wayne, IN. From his granddaughter, Denise, in Chicago. HOLY COW!

Len and Bob,
My family is heading to our first Cubs game tomorrow night. Could you please send a shout out to my son, Cade! Welcoming him to Wrigley for the first time? I would really appreciate it!

Thanks so much,

Michelle Molargik
202-3 row 22 seats 8.9.10

Ps. We are looking forward to singing 'Go Cubs Go'

LEN AND BOB,
WHY DO THE CUBS KEEP HEILMAN AROUND.? HE IS ONE OF THE WORST RELIEF PITCHERS I HAVE EVER SEEN. THERE MUST BE A BETTER PITCHER IN THE MINORS.
ALL HE DOES IS BLOW GAMES.
I CRINGE EVERTIME HE COMES IN.

my 2 sisters birthdays are on August first and can you say happy birthday to Erin and Lauren Hickey in game 2 against the marlins maybe in the 4th inning please say happy birth day to them email me at davidhickey10@yahoo.com

how long are they going to let gregg lose games for them? Is the coach stupid?

I've got an idea on how to get our baserunners to practice picking up the pace and running hard. Give each of them a Gatorade shirt and Zambrano a bat and have big Z chase around the bases. LOL. If that don't work nothing will.

Please wish Tony Beaber a Happy 60th Birthday August 11, 2009 during the Cubs game tomorrow. Thank you very much

Would you please wish my dad a happy 77th birthday tomorrow during the game. He is very ill and in the hospital.
We are both die-hard cub fans.
Sorry I couldnt get your chicago now
web site to work so I hope you get this.
Thank you so much his daughter,
AnnLaw

Hi len and bob, I have written to you several tines asking you to say Hi to my husband and our father. He is getting over Chemotherapy and Radiation He has been diagnosed with Cancer we thought we had is licked but it came back again . He has been aCubbie Fan (die hard) since 1935 He thinks you two do a fantastic job. Thank you both. Carol Bell and our three sons and their families. Thanks

Can you guys Wish my cousin Ashley Kulwicki and Happy 18th Birthday. She would have been 18 on August 18th but she was killed in a car accident on March 27, 2009. She is greatly missed but never will be forgotten. She was a cubs fan along with her parents, sister and brother.

Thanks,
April King

Why dosen't the Cubs have CC on there pitchers mound. I think it look pretty cool when the pitcher's mound has the teams logo on it.

Debbie
From Midlothian

Hi Len and Bob. My mom and grandpa are die hard Cubs fans. Unfortunately we lost my grandpa last year right before my mom's 50th birthday. So I was wondering if you could please wish Kathy a happy 51st birthday from her Dad, Mom, and her kids Kaitlyn and Nick at the game on August 25th which happens to be her birthday. This would mean the world to her since I also can't be with her on her birthday because I had to leave for school.

Thank you so very much,
Kaitlyn Cachampis

zambrano sucks they need to trade him asap

Hey Len & Bob I would like you to wish a Happy Birthday to a Pat Reboletti from Ingleside. If you could wish a "Happy Birthday from all of us at Omeda" She has been a die hard Cubs fan for over 40 years, and is hoping to that the Cubbies will get a win tonight on her special day. I do appreciate the time and effort.

Bob, Ken:

Why wasn't Theriot bunting in the 8th inning tonight (9/16) with runners on first and second and nobody out? Seemed like a great chance to put runners in scoring position with the heart of the lineup coming up.

Can you please give Michael from Tama,Iowa a shout out beacuase he is the biggest Cubs fan ever!!!

CUBS Commentators made a huge Faux pas today, the last Reds batter…You guys announced “Jayson Nix, Brother to Laynce Nix”…That WAS Laynce Nix – You Morons!!!!!

People keep talking about the length of a game and the slow pace. Why not make a rule that the batter has to keep at least one foot in the batter's box between pitches? That would probably take 15 minutes off the game. That ruoe exist in youth baseball, why not MLB?

Len and Bob we would like to know if the Cubs have team Captain

if you want to be fair the first base coach pointed to the bag when aramis was going to round the bag. not his fault he didn't go to second base. would you call out the first base coach like you did aramis?

Please announce a "Happy 40th Birthday" to Stephanie Fuhr attending today's game on the rooftop bleachers with her husband. Ernie. Stephanie is a true Cubs' fan.

Thank you.

Mom and Dad

My boyfriend is in Chicago could someone surprise him for me and annouce on tv while game is going. that im thinking of him and love him. His name is STEVE STOTT my name i DEBORAH. dont know if u can but try.

Thank u
deborah

Hi Len & Bob, Was at the Cubs game on July 15th against Phillies,(which we won). During practice, Alfonso Soriano threw a ball to our granddaughter at her 1st Cubs game. We were sitting in the bleachers,we were told to get Sorianos signature, but instead, we got the"Bleacher Bums" signatures from our surrounding seats, who are more famous than any of the past & present players. The ball will be treasured for our 7y/o 's lifetime. Thanks again for all the great memories, been a fan since 1964. I am a Bridgeport born Cubs fan. Thanks to all the "Bleacher Bums", as we live in Tampa,FL now. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thanks, Dave Higens

Hi Len and Bob! Tomorrow is my mother-in-laws 81st birthday! She's watching. Would you please say Happy Birthday to Betty Hart from Port Byron, IL? Thanks!

My son, Garrett (12yrs old) and I along with two friends (Dan and Anne O’Donnell) are traveling by boat from South Haven Michigan for tomorrow’s game (Wednesday). We spend our summers up her away from home (Palos Park). We have been season ticket holders for many years (ticket holder #52) and are really excited to make this exciting trip as it will be the first time we have made such a long journey by water to see the Cubs. We will be on the Boat “Therapy” which is a 37” Sea Ray Express Cruiser and docking at Belmont Harbor.

gregerson went to morton west h. s. in berwyn il. not morton ill.

Hey Len and Bob, Well here we are in Lakeland, Fl. Went to see our Cubbies play home team Flying Tigers, last night and say your son Bob..It just made me happy.
If you get this please say Hi to my husband Bob Vlcek(velcheck). Thanks Cubs loyal fans Ruth and Bob, and the whole family. My daughter name her Yorkie Cubbie.

At Saturday's game 09/11/2010 - three generations of the men in our family are celebrating my brothers birthday at the Cubs Milwaukee game - we are huge Cub Fans.
It is my brother Davids birthday.
My father Tony Christopher
The sons Dave, Darrell and Dan
And two grandsons Brian and Kevin
Are all attending the game. It you could announce it live it would be GREAT !!! Thanks!

Can you please say a BIG HELLO to the Johnsons from Tennessee

Hey, you're in SD! Now, maybe someone can tell us what the little guy in the stands behind home plate in SD is doing as he darts back and forth after EVERY pitch. SD "people" tell me he is tracking the pitch. Too archaic to be true, don't you think?
Help...this drives us crazy!!!!
Laura, formerly of Hawthorn Woods Cubs' fan city...now of Willis, Tx.
GO CUBS IN 2011!

I have asked to have my Mother's name mentioned during the Cubs games, but haven't heard it once.
She is 92 years old, a die-hard Cub fan. Watches even when cubs are down, she still watches and hopes they win. She has been a Cub fan forever it seems.
Just once, I would love to have her hear you say hello to her. She was 92 July 15th and it didn't get mentioned last year or this. I know you have many emails. Just this once, tell her hello.
Her name is Ruth Waldrop and lives in Robinson IL
thank you.... Her son Jerry (also a cub fan, named my dachshund Cubby in honor of the Cubs).

You forgot to say "please"!

Hi Ruth Waldrop. Thank you for your endless support of the Cubs.

Cub fan since 1945. Sunday 4/3/11.Who picks the singers for thepre game? Todays singer has to be the worst in years. Even the fans in the stands were laughing at him. If they can't sing the National Anthem the way it was written. they shouldn't even try. Keep up the good work and GO CUBS. Paul.

I agree with Paul, singer today needs voice lessons.
Here in Florida love the Cubs, from Waukegan originaly. Say Hi to Bob Vlcek in Florida.

Look at the replay of the attempte throw out at second. Whan the ball hit Castro in the face something came out of his mouth. I am not sure if it was a tooth or his chewing gum. LET'S GO CUBBIES !!!
George Sons

I so discusted with the cubs I had tickets to the game on the 19th and they change it because of rain i dont get an option to rplace my tickets and couldnt go the 20th. Im only allowed so many vacation days a year and i dont think its right the way they did that

Today ,April 22, is Harrison Witts Birthday Celebration with his father and friends at the Cubs Game. They are all lifelong Cub Fans. Harrison is 11 years old.

Len and Bob, been a cub fan since 69 still follow cubs on wgn from austin tx could you wish my grandaughter a happy 8th birthday today,

Hey Len saw your son in Lakeland, Fl. the Flying Tigers. What a cutie. We always watch the Cubs play. We go to Daytona and spend a couple of nights and then go to the ballpark. We live in Lakeland, and it's fun to go to all the games we can. Great night out for seniors. Were going to Daytona for my husband birthday in June. The 8th and 9th.
Go Cubs!!
Ruth and Bob Vlcek

Len and Bob: we are watching the game from Otterbach, Germany. Currently serving at Ramstein AB. my wife shelley is a three time cancer survivor and the absolute best Cubs fan on the planet. She says, "Let's go Cubs, Let's score some runs". I got her an autograph from Andre Dawson when he visited earlier this year but she missed it because of a medical appt. she would love for you to give her a shout out tonight. Go Cubbies! jp

I have always admired you thanks for being funny i will be at the game monday. i only missed 15 of the 162 games last year LOVE THE CUBS!

I am going to The game in cinnci on Monday. its my first game this season. my grandpa bought the tickets i love him. Im 12 and live in Columbus Indiana

Please give me a shout out im 12 and a big cubs fan i have watched them for ever. I would love it if you could shout out my name im watching the game and LETS GO CUBBIES!!!!!!

HI my name is Loagn jones i am going to my first game monday in Cinncinati. i am 12 and i live in Columbus Indiana Please give me a shout out!!!

happy birthday to a 30 year cub fan on sept. 9 jeff squier

I am watching the game and am baffled that they are letting the red sox let a pitcher with short sleeves and a white shirt pitch. The ball blends into the shirt. When I played fast pitch softball they made me change my shirt because they said the ball blended into the shirt. Don't they have rules for this in major league baseball?

Friday is my Birthday and I'll be at Wrigley celebrating it. I"m sitting in handicap seat behind home base (122) Shout out would be great also if you need any help with 7th inning song (lol) You can't miss me I'll be wearing Derrick May number and the date. Hope to have honors of being mention at Wrigley field. Thank You for your time GO CUBS GO !!!!!
Shawn Koch

your triva ? on June 7 has a second answer. Yes, all 5 men's first name is George. All 5 were also Cincinnati Reds. See if my memory is correct. I believe Babe Ruth was a Red for one day or part of a day.

Why in the *&^( did Tom Ricketts say that Quade is doing a fine job?? I am a die hard fan that lost a friend leaving a game. He was hit by the L. I literaly am a die hard fan. I am so frustrated I may not watch another game this year. Horrible, no other way to describe the coaching this yr. Hendry can go with Quade. The sooner, the better. Pena? We could of had Berkman for less. Ramirez in the 4 spot for how long batting under .200? It just made it more difficult to hear Cubs head honcho say that Quade and Hendry are doing a fine job and they have nothing to worry about. Soriano will be back after going 1 for 13 in triple A?? He sounds more than ready. Is there any positive at this point in the season? Why is it so painfully hard to be a cubs fan?

Hey Bob and Len, I'm a diehard Cardinal fan...That will never change...However, when it comes to enjoying a first-class broadcast team, you guys are the goods!!!Best of luck except well, you know!

Len and Bob, you usually see the issue very well, but you are missing the point on the All-Star game. Plus I have a good suggestion about the All-Star game.

You are correct that the record of the Leagues against each other for the season is a better way to decide home field advantage for the World Series. However, the reason for the current rule is to make sure that the All-Star game is competitive. MLB was concerned that the fans were losing interest in the All-Star game and with good reason because there were some games that were not competitive and the new importance of the game has changed that. MLB solved a problem and good for them. Let it be.

The following rule should be changed in the All-Star game. Allow players to return to the game after they have been removed from the game. This way every player can get into the game and the manager does not need to be concerned about running out of players. There is only one All-Star game a year and each player should get to play. This might be the only time that the player gets on the All-Star team his entire career and he should get to play. Also, the fans should see all the All-Stars play.

What is wrong with allowing a player to return to the game? This works well for basketball, hockey, football, etc.

Thanks,
Rudy S

Hey, Len, you mentioned that the W logo of the Washington Nationals reminds Bob of his pharmacy. It did me, too, until I noticed that the lead in of the Nationals W starts lower and is curlier than the one for Walgreens.

Todd, take a breath, dude. I know you're smart. Let some silence sneak in to the broadcast. Relax.

My Mother in law's 92nd birthday is tomorrow (July 10th) she watches every day game (she goes to bed too early to watch a night game) it would thrill her if you would wish her a Happy Birthday on the air. We are having a party for her tomorrow and she is having a CUBS cake.

I forgot to tell you my mother in law's name that I want you to wish a Happy 92nd Birthday. Her name is ETHEL THOMPSON

Thank you so very much That will make her day

I know you two (Len and Bob) don't make these decisions but when are the Cubs going to get rid of Carlos Marmol and get a reliable closer that can throw strikes? If a closer, or any pitcher for that matter, can't throw strikes when necessary then he shouldn't be a closer or a pitcher at all. Marmol single-handedly lost yesterday's game in the 9th. The Cubs had played a great game until Marmol came in. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Ruth Bennett, my wife, 82 years old today, is a lifelong Cub fan, watches all Cub games on Directv. Watching now and would be excited if you gave her a yell. Thanks Carrol Bennett
Marahall, Ill.

Len & Bob,
Thurs. is our Aunt Flumpie's (Mary Florence Leitner) birthday. She'll be 74 and has been a HUGE Cubs fan since she was a young teenager. She would love it if you could wish her a happy birthday.
Thanks so much, love the job you're doing.

was it my imagination, or early in the game did Ryan thow a pitch without facing the plate and with no " mitt " twist"?

My 9 year old grandson, Brennan Potter and his grandpa Alan Stufflebeam are in the crowd tonight. It's Brennan's first major league game.. and Alan's first night game at Wrigley. They are behind the Cubs dugout. Mom, Dad and Grandma are watching at home in Lewistown, IL. Give e'm a shout please...

Happy 37th Anniversary, Bob! Love it when you give your "keys to a successful marriage" advice...yes dear!

Len and Bob,
Watching the game tonight and need some rules help. A ball was hit foul and rolled fair, how is that ball in play? You guys do a great job! I enjoy listening to you work together. John

Quick question:
Was just watching Jim Henry's boy talking to Soto.
Question is:
How many General Managers kids ever made it to the Big Leagues?

I ask because they are learning from the best, just like athlete's kids. And, there are many kids of those who played the game who also play.

I noticed the excessive pine tar on the bat of the Brewers third baseman. When does the rule 1.10(b) come into play or is it just not inforced?

You two guys are the worst and most annoying announcers in the game. Shut up for two seconds and let the game speak for it self.

Back in thee 60's our family (from Wilmington, NC) was in Wrigley for a Cubs game and a fan was heckling Santo from the 2nd or 3rd Row on the 3rd base line. Ron had made an error and the fan was hollering at him calling him Pizza Belly in reference to Santo's pizza being sold at the park and Ron letting the ball go between his legs. Ron ended up approaching the stands and having a few words with the man. Who remembers this?

Steve Jackson
Wilmington, NC