August 2, 2014: Post Deadline

posted in: Cubs, White Sox | 0

This was one of the biggest trade deadlines in baseball that I can remember.  With both Lester and Price being moved, the stars are aligning for an Oakland-Detroit ALCS.  What the Cubs and Sox both did this year is very … Continued

July 28, 2014: Trading Castro

posted in: Cubs, White Sox | 1

With the trade deadline approaching, what moves will the Chicago teams make?  The Sox have just won 3 out of 4 in Minnesota, and have been playing better ball.  Does that make them buyers now?  The Cubs are out of … Continued

July 27, 2014: Professor Big Hurt

posted in: Cubs, White Sox | 3

Hall of Fame day 2014 brings some joy to fans of both teams this year.  Greg Maddux spent almost half of his career with the Cubs, while Frank Thomas spent the majority on the South Side.  Both of these guys … Continued

July 24, 2014: Minor Rumblings

posted in: Bears, Cubs | 1

I can’t remember a minor league system getting talked about so much…. ever.  When was the last time you knew everything that was going on with your baseball team’s farm system?  The fact is, in the Cubs case, it is much … Continued

July 21, 2014: Still Here

posted in: Cubs, White Sox | 3

The fact that I’m writing this blog means that I survived the half marathon yesterday.  It was a great experience.  Although my feet are killing me, my legs are sore, and my left ankle & knee are in bad shape, … Continued

July 20, 2014: Running Man

posted in: Cubs | 2

Great movie.  Arnold in his hey day, with Richard Dawson from Family Feud as the evil host of this deadly gameshow.  I will be making my own appearance as running man tomorrow in the Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon through downtown Chicago. … Continued