May 8, 2019: Making the Leap

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It’s about that time of year… baseball season is starting up in the Chicago Park District. We had our first practice of the year this past Saturday. We’re making the leap this year. That 4-6 year old business is over; … Continued

May 7, 2019: Unpleasant Memories

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I hate the Marlins; it’s not hard to figure out why. I’ve clearly stated my case in their Hate File right here almost 5 years ago: September 25, 2014: The Hate Files IX The fact that the Cubs finally did … Continued

May 6, 2019: Classic Let Down

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Seven games in a row. Just finishing a sweep against your rivals. This sweep which lifted the Cubs to first place in the division. The lowly Marlins coming into town. Yep, if there was a classic let down situation, this … Continued

May 5, 2019: Sweep Ville

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Getting back around to those Cubs, who had quite the weekend series vs the Cardinals at Wrigley. Although it was one of those weekends where I didn’t get to watch much, I did hear plenty of Pat and Ron. Being … Continued

May 4, 2019: Kicker Go Round

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On our next stop, we check in on Da Bears. How’d you like their draft? I thought it was solid. We picked the positions I thought we were going to go after. I don’t claim to know anything about their … Continued

May 3, 2019: Boylen Ball

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Finally saw the Avengers End Game movie.  I would write a review on it, but don’t want to spoil it for those of you who have not seen it… although isn’t the “spoiler ban” over?  I think the actors can … Continued

May 2, 2019: Puck Check

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I’ve been checking in on the NHL playoffs here and there.  Didn’t care who won Hurricanes vs Islanders, so was OK with Carolina advancing.  I do think about Teuvo though…  I was OK when the Hawks traded him; that may … Continued

May 1, 2019: Free Agents

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Here we go again… life gets busy and the blogs fall behind.  But have no fear…  I will catch up like I always do.  It started on Wednesday actually… life getting busy.  Work along with one of my newer responsibilities … Continued

April 30, 2019: The Pitcher

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My son asked me the other day who my favorite baseball player of all time was. That was a good question. Of course I could name a dozen Cubs that I have loved over the years, but my all time … Continued