Author Archives: JEFFK

As I continue to gather my thoughts around this Cubs World Series title, I think of the players that made this happen.  Throughout the 114 wins it took to bring home the trophy, it was truly, truly a team effort.  … Continued

Usually the word “recovery” is used in conjunction with something bad that happened.  “A return to a normal or healthy condition” in this case is appropriate as well.  After this exciting 2016 Cubs journey ended on the highest note possible, … Continued

It was the first time all year I was truly scared.  The Indians had just tied the game with 3 runs in the 8th, and escaped the top of the 9th giving up nothing.  It was a tie game, heading … Continued

I slept like a baby last night.  I knew I would after the Cubs performance in Game 6.  There were some stressful moments, but nothing in comparison to Game 5, and nothing in comparison to what tonight will feel like.  … Continued

Are you not entertained?  The World Series has been full of drama.  Sunday alone was enough to do permanent damage to my body; I think I aged 10 years.  Over the first 5 games, there has been drama galore; it’s … Continued

Whew!  My first reaction once Chapman finally slammed the door on the Indians in Game 5.  Talk about an intense game…  I was mentally exhausted after watching that 1 run Cubs win; I needed some time for my heart rate … Continued

How long have you been waiting?  Patience is a virtue.  Unfortunately, it’s one that us Cubs fans are all too familiar with.  Will we have to go back to the well again? Patience is something that this Cubs team seems … Continued

In the pivotal Game 3, the Indians beat the Cubs 1-0.  They took the lead in the series and won back home field advantage.  One of those things will not change again.  That is of course the home field advantage; … Continued

The rest of the Chicago sports world might as well be standing still.  With the Cubs 3 wins away from a World Series title, nothing else matters. Lots of talk about Schwarby…  I think everyone knows the story up until … Continued

I wish I could remember who said it.  It had to be somebody during the Blackhawks title runs; maybe it was Eddie O.  It went kind of like this:  A series doesn’t really begin until the road team wins a … Continued