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ryno4ever
Apr 5th 2007, 1:10 am
April 5, 1982 Third baseman Ryne Sandberg makes his Cubs debut Opening Day in 3-2 win in Cincinnati.

1993 On Opening Day, Greg Maddux, who was signed as a free agent, allows no runs and scatters five hits to his former team over 8 1/3 innings as the Braves edge the Cubs, 1-0.

2002
At Wrigley Field, the Pirates nip the Cubs, 2–1. Dave Williams pitches six innings for the Bucs, leaving after Sammy Sosa hits a homer that bounces back on the field. A new addition to Wrigley is a green tennis wind screen the Cubs erected on the fence lining the back of the bleachers in left field to block views from the rooftops on Sheffield and Waveland avenues. This is the latest skirmish in the war between the Cubs and bar owners who have put up roof top venues. FX Reprographics had 22 people at $113 apiece in the bleachers atop Michael Kaufman's skinny building on the left–field line on Waveland. Kaufman and the other 10 rooftop owners disagree that they are stealing the Cubs' product.

1960
» The Giants purchase 1B Dale Long from the Cubs

The ironic thing? Tonight Ryne Sandberg has his managerial debut with the Peoria Chiefs! Destined for Greatness?

ChinMusic22
Apr 5th 2007, 6:50 am
Sandberg's debut... Nice... Sure, we've lost "propsects" in trades, but he was a Hall of Fame steal from the Phillies...

CubsFan23
Apr 5th 2007, 9:52 pm
Are you going to the game Heather?

ryno4ever
Apr 5th 2007, 10:07 pm
No, it was away. Their home opener is next Friday, the 13th. My parents are going to take my son, but I have to work. I'm planning on going to the Chief's game on the 14th, weather permitting. I figure it has to warm up a lot if I am going to go to another game, as I will probably still be thawing out from Monday's game in Chicago.

CubsFan23
Apr 5th 2007, 10:17 pm
If you can get some Ryno autgraphs let me know! I would be more than happy to buy one from you!