May 29, 2021: 2001
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since 2001. It was a year we will never forget. Of course, that was when the Twin Towers came tumbling down on September 11th; I’m sure everyone can remember where they were at … Continued
May 28, 2021: Taking That First Step
It’s all about taking that first step… admitting you have a problem, or in this case, admitting we may have something with AA. OK, I won’t be that lazy today… of course I’m talking about Adbert Alzolay; I can never … Continued
May 27, 2021: TGIP
Thank God It’s the Pirates! Now, THAT’S what you’re supposed to do to a last place team. The Cubs completed the sweep on Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh by a final score of 5-3. They certainly looked like a last place … Continued
May 26, 2021: What’s Up Joc
Well, well, well… look who has decided to start hitting for the Cubs. It hasn’t just happened overnight; he has been hitting for a few weeks now. Lots of hard contact, lasers all over the field; finally, we’re starting to … Continued
May 25, 2021: Accepting Favors
Some people just don’t know how to accept a favor… Going back to my conversation with a Sox fan the other week, when the Cubs were playing the Indians. I told him, hey, even you’ll be rooting for the Cubs … Continued
May 24, 2021: The Shit Birds
Is there any team worse than the Cardinals? Seriously. It’s like riding a bike. Every time the Cubs play them, that hate comes right back. Just like when you don’t see a good friend for a couple years, and you … Continued
May 23, 2021: Welcome to the 2000s
We’ve made it, into the 3rd century of baseball; welcome to the 2000s! As my viewing of the Baseball Seasons episodes continues, we enter the new century. As the years have went on, I’ve liked the show a little less … Continued
May 22, 2021: The Other Team
I don’t think I’ve written about them all year, which makes sense because they’re not my team, but… they do play in my city. Let’s take a quick peek at the other team in town. How about them White Sox? … Continued
May 21, 2021: Chapter One
19 times! 19 times? That feels like even more than normal, but that’s how many times the Cubs and Cardinals will meet this year, at a minimum. As we opened the book on this 2021 version of this rivalry, I … Continued
May 20, 2021: It Was a Very Good Year
When I was 21, it was a very good year… Back to the Baseball Seasons review, jumping in the time machine, next stop… 1997. Man, feels like another lifetime ago… Turning 21 meant my first Las Vegas trip; it was … Continued