Cubs

I have to do it. Do you think I’m really going to pick against the Cubs in this NLCS preview?  You must be crazy. Kind of like whoever Jayson Stark picks being the kiss of death, I hope this isn’t … Continued

As I sat watching Game 5 of the NLCS between the Nats and Dodgers, I kept debating who I’d rather play.  I wanted to play the Dodgers due to the revenge factor, but came to the conclusion that the Nationals … Continued

They escaped.  It was close… would have been really, really close had it gone to a Game 5.  It would have been ugly had we lost in that game.  They got lucky.  The San Francisco Giants avoided a Hate File. … Continued

In our group text for the night, the messages being sent were asking when will the Cubs offense wake up?  We were down 5-2, and down to our last 6 outs, and then I did the exact opposite thing. Yes, … Continued

Let me repeat:  you didn’t think this was going to be easy did you?  Hey, writing this blog after watching this marathon isn’t easy, but that’s not what I’m talking about.  For the Cubs to win this series vs the … Continued

You have to wonder what was said during that conversation, that one between Theo and Samardzjia. Theo:  If you come back for less money you will pitch in the postseason.  Jeff:  I’m going to get paid and still pitch in … Continued

I saw it when the MLB playoff schedule was released. I immediately looked at this weekend, and sure enough, games one and two of the NLDS would happen when I was out of town, in New York, for a wedding. … Continued

As I sat and watched Wednesday night’s wild card game, it was really clear who I wanted to face.  Initially, I wanted the Mets because I wanted to pay them back for last year.  As I watched the game, I … Continued

If the Cubs are going to win it all this year, they will have to face many familiar foes.  They will have to play some teams that bring back not so good memories, some teams that have close connections, some … Continued

What do you think of when you think of Cubs playoff baseball?  It’s not good, unless you hate the Cubs.  And if you do hate the Cubs, then get a damn life. It’s finally here.  The playoffs.  The longest regular … Continued