August 31, 2014: Moving Day

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It has to be tough to call somebody into the office, and let them know they have been cut, or even traded.  Unless your Brad Pitt in Moneyball, then it’s pretty straight forward.  I imagine some of these conversations are … Continued

August 30, 2014: Soler Power

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OK, back to baseball.  I may have mentioned this before, but I hate the St. Louis Cardinals.  It’s always lovely to see them lose, especially when it’s at the hands of my Cubs… especially when it is hurting their playoff … Continued

August 24, 2014: Big League Underdogs

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I’m proud to say that Chicago has the best Little League team in America.  They beat Las Vegas yesterday to win the US championship, and advance to meet South Korea in the World Final.  I’m sure everyone thought mighty Vegas … Continued

August 23, 2014: From Wrigley

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It was a beautiful Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, as the Cubs began their series with Baltimore Orioles.  The rain that appeared to be coming our way around noon passed without harm.  The sun came out, the blue skies appeared, and … Continued

August 22, 2014: 38 Special

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The number 38…  what famous athletes have donned that number?  Think about it.  There are not many.  I’ll give you two:  Mr. Bloody Sock and the only Chicago 38 I can think of, Danieal Manning.  We’re not going to talk … Continued

August 21, 2014: Protest the protest

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Anybody see that Cubs Giants game on Tuesday night?  Cubs were leading 2-0 in the 5th, when the skies opened.  During this 15 minute downpour, the ground crew struggled to put the tarp on.  The rain was coming down so … Continued