June 25, 2016: The Downs

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Thank God Derrick Rose got traded.  No, I don’t mean it like that… like I couldn’t wait until he was moved, although at the end of the day, I think it’ll be fine.  I mean, it was a nicely timed … Continued

June 21, 2016: The One Run Game

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How important is your record in one run games? For a losing team, like the Cubs were up until last year, I thought it was a good gauge of how close they were.  So regardless of their overall record, they … Continued

June 19, 2016: It Was A Good Weekend

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You have to say it like the famous Ice Cube verse:  “Today was a good day”.  And I didn’t even have to use my AK… So yeah, catch up time again.  This time it was due to some good personal … Continued

June 17, 2016: Ready

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My iPhone said 5:00. It was Friday morning and I was up. Had work on the brain; sometimes when I walk my dog in the morning, an idea may strike me. Sometimes this idea is about work, and sometimes it’s … Continued

June 14, 2016: Until Next Time

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Where the hell were we?  I forgot how far I fell behind, but we’re back now… and oh yeah, as usual, there’s plenty to talk about. Let’s start with my favorite topic:  the Cubs.  After being shutdown by Mad Max … Continued

June 12, 2016: Starting Well

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The Cubs closed out the series with the Braves on Sunday with another win.  They took the series against the worst team in the majors (whew!) and kept on rolling.  It was Jon Lester throwing a gem in this one. … Continued

June 11, 2016: Normalized

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While the opposite was happening on Friday, Saturday brought more of a normal result for our baseball teams. The Cubs handled the Braves.  Jake pitched well.  Heyard, Rizzo, Montero, and Bryant all went deep.  That’s more like it. The Sox … Continued

June 10, 2016: Doing the Opposite

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Friday began the series between the best and worst teams in major league baseball.  The Cubs squared off against the Braves.  Friday also marked the start of another Sox Royals series.  With the Royals reeling, maybe the Sox could get … Continued

June 8, 2016: Standings Check

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Back to Chicago, and back to baseball.  Now don’t get me wrong, I have been paying attention on my vacation.  Now it’s time to dive back in. Speaking about diving… how about those White Sox?  As I sit here and … Continued