July 3, 2014: Sweeping
16 runs! The Cubs score 16 runs… that usually is a weekly run total for this team. On Wednesday night, it was all done in one game, as the Cubs swept a 3-game series from the Boston Red Sox in … Continued
July 2, 2014: Recruiting
We started the busy day in sports with the US getting eliminated from the World Cup, losing to Belgium 2-1. OK, wake me in 4 years… ok, I’ll probably try to catch some more of the World Cup even with … Continued
July 1, 2014: Almost
The Cubs reached the halfway point on Monday, and finished the first half of the season at 35-46; that lines up exactly with my prediction of 70 wins for this ball club. Based on who was on the mound on … Continued
June 30, 2014: The Franchise
Who would have thought it: the Blackhawks the top franchise in this city. They have turned into the model on how to run an organization. They have set the bar for performance so high, that a loss this year in … Continued
June 29, 2014: The Penalty Shootout
It was a busy Saturday, with both the Cubs and Sox playing some afternoon baseball, and the Cubs finishing the night with the 2nd game of their doubleheader. The Cubs got swept, while the Sox beat Toronto for their first win … Continued
June 28, 2014: Winner Winner
Cubs win, Sox win. Can it all be so simple? Why is it that hard to do? I didn’t see any of the Cubs game on Friday… so that’s why they won! Or, is it because Rizzo and Castro had … Continued
June 27, 2014: Drafting Deal
So we didn’t have to wait until picks 16 & 19… saved me some time watching the draft. After pick 11 by the Denver Nuggets was made, a trade was announced, giving the Bulls their pick in return for the … Continued
June 26, 2014: Post Hate
It feels good to let some hate out. Can’t carry that around; this is part of why I’m doing this. The latest rendition of the Hate Files was a doozy, as I opened up my biggest file in yesterday’s edition. … Continued
June 25, 2014: The Hate Files IV
Yes, the Cubs and Sox both won today… finally. Yes, there’s plenty of talk about Carmelo coming to the Bulls. Yes, there’s the Bulls and Blackhawks draft coming up. And of course, there is DA Bears starting soon. But this … Continued
June 24, 2014: Not Enough
As we head towards the midway point of the baseball season, the Cubs and Sox are playing like everybody thought they would: horrible. They both sit in the bottom of their divisions, which equates to a combined 19 games below … Continued