June 6, 2022: One Man Down
As I catch up this week, I feel like there will be a theme. For this installation, let’s start with Joe Girardi. Familiar name around these parts, but the reason we’ll talk about him today is because he was the … Continued
June 5, 2022: Called Third Strike
I’m sure you’ve seen some of the videos out there of umpires making bad ball & strike calls. We see this even more so now in the majors due to the virtual strike zone that is displayed throughout the game. … Continued
June 4, 2022: Rivalry Week
This term is usually used in College Football; Michigan vs Ohio State comes to mind. But it seems kind of appropriate for the Cubs schedule this week. 2 against the Sox, 4 against the Brewers, and 5 against the Cardinals … Continued
June 3, 2022: Finals Choice
With the NBA Finals underway, I have to do my annual picking of a team that I want to lose. It usually isn’t that difficult; this year is the same. Taking a step back to the Conference Finals, I would … Continued
June 2, 2022: Out of Body Experience
The day couldn’t go by quick enough. Since the minute my flight was cancelled, I was counting the seconds. I checked the weather; no rain in the forecast. Actually, it was an absolutely beautiful day out; this was going to … Continued
June 1, 2022: Mysterious Ways
I was walking downtown the other day, going back and forth about something; I tried to do the right thing. I planned my day trip for work on a day that my son had no baseball games scheduled; I wouldn’t … Continued
May 31, 2022: Another One Bites the Dust
Since we’re talking about the Bears, let’s stay there. We received some more Bears related news this week. There is yet another guy who can be called an “ex-Bear” as Akiem Hicks signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs. It wasn’t … Continued
May 30, 2022: Kansas Comet
Gale Sayers would have turned 79 years old on May 30th. When you think about guys whose career would have turned out differently had it not been for injuries, Gale Sayers would be near the top of the list. 68 … Continued
May 29, 2022: So Close
When the Cubs acquired Marcus Stroman, I wasn’t overly excited. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a solid pitcher and all. With the shape of our starting rotation, somebody was definitely needed. After Sunday’s performance against the Sox, I may have … Continued
May 28, 2022: Under 500
The first time around when the Cubs and Sox met, we both had the same record; that was embarrassing… for the Sox that is. We knew the Cubs were going to suck, but the Sox? I was told they’d win … Continued