Cubs

The Cubs are no strangers from coming behind in a series to win.  2015 vs Cards, 2016 vs Dodgers, and 2016 vs Indians are proof.  They’ll have to do it again  if they want to keep the repeat alive. I … Continued

It’s actually the third round if you want to get technical, but for the second consecutive year the Cubs will see the Dodgers in the NLCS. It was the NLDS first time around back in 2008.  I remember it well. … Continued

I was ready.  After unpacking, organizing, and cleaning most of the day, I couldn’t wait to watch Game 5 of the 2017 NLDS.  I couldn’t believe we were here; I still had faith.  Remember, after Game 7 last year, that … Continued

So I didn’t miss Game 4 of the NLDS.  I wish I would have missed it.  All those fans there on this cold rainy day got nothing to cheer about, well almost nothing. There was that brief sarcastic cheer when … Continued

You ever hear that term “it’s a marathon not a sprint?”  This is true, so true. Speaking of marathons, my mother in law just ran the Chicago one.  That was a very nice accomplishment.  I just couldn’t believe the thousands … Continued

Raise your hand if you like moving.  I see no one. Moving sucks. It’s a pain in the ass.  I’ve done it a few times… When I was 21, I moved out of the house I grew up in; my … Continued

With the Cubs up 3-1 heading into the bottom of the 8th inning, I was thinking; “damn, I wonder what the odds were on a Cubs sweep.” I had bet on the Tigers to sweep the A’s back in the … Continued

Right before Game 1 of the NLDS, my wife asked me who was the favorite in the series.  I said I didn’t know.  So I punched it up on my phone… I know this is supposed to be a good … Continued

As I sit here looking out my office window, I can see the rain coming down.  We really need it.  It has been a pretty dry stretch here in Chicago; I’m not complaining, I’m just saying.  In general, I like … Continued