May 27, 2016: The Upstarts

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This weekend features a series between the Cubs and Phillies at Wrigley.  The Cubs, the popular favorites to win it all, vs the Phils, the popular favorite for the basement.  One of these teams has been surprising this year. You … Continued

May 25, 2016: Human After All

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First Sale, now Jake.  Sale got battered around by the Tribe, while the Cards touched up Jake.  I guess these guys are human after all. The difference in both of these rare events, was that the Cubs were able to … Continued

May 22, 2016: The Other Good Teams

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This weekend provided some great match-ups for both the Cubs and the Sox.  This weekend did not provide the best results.  The other good teams won the series in each case. The Cubs started off well.  Well, that’s because we … Continued

May 21, 2016: Keeping Up

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The night after Sale ran his record to 9-0, it was Jake’s turn to take the hill.  We was looking to go 8-0. We did a little bit of running around on Friday, which was OK, especially since the Cubs … Continued

May 20, 2016: 9 Up 9 Down

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OK, it’s time to throw a shout out to the best pitcher in Chicago, and no, I’m not talking about Jake Arrieta.  Blasphemy you say?  OK, let’s just say you can’t go wrong with either.  Both Chris Sale and Jake … Continued

May 18, 2016: Have You Ever

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Have you ever went to a baseball game on the road and watched 9 innings in person and then watched the end of the game on your couch at home… live?  That is precisely what happened to me last night … Continued

May 17, 2016: Punch Out

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Do you ever feel like punching someone?  I do, but we restrain ourselves.  Definitely can’t do that in a business setting; just stand up and punch somebody in a meeting.  Or how about road rage?  Get out of your car, … Continued

May 16, 2016: Losing Happens

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You didn’t think the Cubs and Sox would keep winning at an 80% clip did you?  Yeah, that would equal 120 wins for the entire season, which would be a major league record.  Now I’m not saying that can’t happen, … Continued

May 12, 2016: W Regardless

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I thought it wasn’t supposed to rain.  As I was driving home from work yesterday, the rain drops started to fall.  At least we had seats in the 200 level under the overhang, so we wouldn’t get wet.  But by … Continued

May 11, 2016: Going Back to Wrigley

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Last time I was there, was Jake’s 20th win.  Today, I’m going back to Wrigley. Yeah, thought this series with San Diego would be a good time to make my first appearance.  Figured tickets for these weeknight games vs the … Continued