Cubs

OK, I said I wasn’t going to freak out.  That sweep at the hand of the Dodgers; no sweat.  But now?!?  Losing the first 2 games to the Padres?!?!  On the brink of another sweep on the road?!?!  1 game … Continued

If I told you I wasn’t surprised that the Cubs got swept in LA, you’d probably call BS.  I was surprised, but not shocked.  The Dodgers had us lined up. Of course it goes back to last October, when we … Continued

I think this may be a regular feature going forward.  Writing about my coaching tales could be a once a week thing, right?  I’m sure you won’t mind if I do. It is Chicago sports after all.  It’s the grass … Continued

The pizza is not very good.  There was this Italian Restaurant in Burbank that had ok pizza.  There was Cheech’s I believe in Los Feliz that sufficed for a bit.  I’m not ashamed to say it, but there were many … Continued

Ok, ok…back to some Cubs talk.  You know I could do that every day of the season…you know I could do that every day of the year.  Don’t look now, but the Cubs are a half a game from taking … Continued

I never liked Duke.  Not sure why…Coach K is from Chicago.  I was called Laettner by a few of my teammates when I hit a game winning shot.  I guess it’s just because they win too much, and my hater … Continued

I’m tired of all this talk about Schwarber.  Take him out of lead off.  He’s not a left fielder.  He’s a DH only.  Trade him.  What’s wrong with him?  What’s wrong with you? Take Friday for example.  First, he makes … Continued

One of my favorite songs…they played a bit of it on this Wednesday night’s broadcast of the Cubs on WGN.  I always have a hard time spelling it, but I certainly do like to reminisce. Seeing the Reds starter for … Continued

We’re really getting spoiled.  The hits just keep on coming.  I guess it all started during the 2011 draft. It was Jim Hendry’s last draft and the first round pick that year was Javier Baez.  I’m thankful to Hendry for … Continued