July 23, 2019: Bad Timing

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I had a bad feeling about this series. Yeah, I know the Cubs were coming off a 7-2 homestand to start the 2nd half of the season. That felt good, for sure. But we should have known that was coming, … Continued

July 22, 2019: Seven, Ugh, Nine

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You know, it pisses me off even more when the Cubs blow a West Coast game… Staying up past my bed time to watch the Cubbies bring a W home only to see them blow it. It was a rough … Continued

July 21, 2019: Tale of Two Players

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I wanted to talk about a couple guys… I used to think back in the day if the Cubs had to get rid of one of these guys, who would it be… you tell me. 2016 stats: Player A- 22 … Continued

July 20, 2019: Two of My Favorites

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This weekend both Chicago baseball teams have something to celebrate. Lee Smith and Harold Baines will be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame; they were two of my favorites growing up. I’ll never forget Harry telling us “Here comes … Continued

July 19, 2019: That Friday W

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When you write stuff for as long as I have been writing stuff, I probably repeat myself a lot. Although the way I feel about some things certainly changes over time, there are other things that no matter how many … Continued

July 17, 2019: Second Half Begins

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With the All Star break in the rear view mirror, it’s time for the Cubs to really start playing, right?  5-1 in the first 6 games after the break, the Cubs bumped their lead to 2.5 games.  They’ve won both … Continued

July 16, 2019: Montgomery Goes

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On Tuesday, it was another member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs that departed from the team.  Mike Montgomery goes to the Kansas City Royals for Martin Maldonado.  Thanks for the memories Mike. Obviously the first thing that comes into all … Continued

July 15, 2019: Putting Up a Fight

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Monday was our first of three matchups with the best team in the league.  Remember, the first contest resulted in a 20-1 blowout.  I was hoping to keep the kids’ morale up this week… anticipating some rough games.  We were … Continued

July 14, 2019: Wrigley is the Best

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I’m not telling you anything you don’t know. Wrigley is the best. It is hands down the best place to watch a baseball game. Now I haven’t been to every park; I’ll give you that. But I have been to … Continued

July 13, 2019: Back on the Field

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The return to Chicago meant back on the field for the As, but not before a quick stop at Maxwell Street on the way home from the airport. Nothing like a polish or pork chop sandwich to say welcome back … Continued