July 6, 2016: In Five Years

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The Cubs & Sox all stars were announced on Tuesday.  The Cubs had five position players, including the entire starting infield.  They also had 2 pitchers selected.  In five years, a lot has changed.  The Sox had their one all … Continued

July 3, 2016: Holiday Gift

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I hate to say I called it, but after watching the Cubs lose that tough game on Thursday night to the Mets, I wondered about a sweep…  The Mets completed the 4 game sweep of the Cubs in convincing fashion … Continued

July 2, 2016: Saturday Morning

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Up early on this Saturday morning.  As my wife heads into work, I decide if I should go back so sleep… but I don’t.  It didn’t matter anyways, because soon after, my son comes walking down the hallway.  We’re up … Continued

July 1, 2016: Coming and Going

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It’s July 1st and it’s moving day.  With Rose, Teuvo, BIckell, and Shaw already officially gone, who would be the next person to play their next game at the UC as a visiting player? We knew it was coming.  Joakim … Continued

June 30, 2016: Past Becomes Present

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I hate writing these types of blogs, but it’s part of it.  It’s really not THAT big of a deal, but there were some feelings that came rushing back last night watching the Cubs blow that game to the Mets.  … Continued

June 29, 2016: David and Goliath

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It’s what should happen when one of the best teams in the league meets one of the worst teams in the league:  an ass kicking.  The Cubs dispatched of the last place Reds in a 3 game sweep in Cincinnati.  … Continued

June 28, 2016: Never Again

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He was 85 years old.  That seems to be an appropriate age.  Buddy Ryan died on Tuesday.  We will never again see a defense like his. I’m glad they did that 30 for 30 on the 85 Bears.  I learned … Continued

June 27, 2016: Never Before

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As the wheels touched down, and the plane pulled into the gate, Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town” blared on the speakers.  I was home, and I was happy.  Walking towards ground transportation, I was met by my son and … Continued