June 12, 2023: Digging Deep
Oh how I love baseball. I love playing it. I love watching it. I love coaching it. Yes, there is the whole “Football is King”, and growing up w/MJ and the Bulls, basketball isn’t too far behind for me, but … Continued
June 10, 2023: Pitcher Management
The most important job for a manager is… I guess one answer could be pitcher management. How a manager handles his pitching staff is pretty important IMO. I think that’s why so many catchers become managers; they’re already used to … Continued
June 4, 2023: Let’s Play Two
Sunday brought a first, I believe; it was the first time we played two baseball games in one day. Yes, a day-night double header if you may. Let’s play two! Did I say how much fun I’m having coaching again? … Continued
June 3, 2023: Super System
I think I mentioned a guy from my job brought in the book Super System 2 for me to read… Yeah, it’s pretty good thus far. It’s a huge book. I would have preferred to read the original Super System … Continued
June 2, 2023: The Mega Lock
There is no sure thing; this is the only thing that is sure. No matter how good you may feel about a game, it is not guaranteed to hit; there is no secret mega lock pick. I’m always looking for … Continued
May 31, 2023: Rays of Light
Raise your hand if you thought the Cubs would win a series against the best team in baseball at Wrigley this week; my hand is down. Thought for sure the Cubs would just be pushed further down into the basement … Continued
May 28, 2023: Chicago Baseball
You know, with 2 teams playing in this city, our chances to have a good baseball team are 2x better than most other cities, with the exception of New York and LA. The Cubs are entering their 154th season, while … Continued
May 26, 2023: The Only Game
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; there are not a whole lot of games like Friday afternoon baseball at Wrigley. How often during the regular season are you the only game on? It happens, but to my … Continued
May 25, 2023: Zero to Four
The Celtics beat the Heat on Thursday night in Boston as they try to go from zero to four in their 7 game series. Down 3-0, the Celts have now won 2 straight; can they come all the way back? … Continued
May 24, 2023: Kyle’s Killer Lemonade
Was watching Super Bad the other night; love that movie. I saw the part where the friend requested “Kyle’s Killer Lemonade” to be picked up for the party; this popped into my head when I read that Kyle Hendricks will … Continued