July 28, 2014: Trading Castro

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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

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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 26, 2014: Sweetness

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It was appropriate that yesterday was the kickoff of 2014 Bears training camp.  Yesterday would have also been the 60th birthday of a Chicago legend:  Walter Payton. Who ranks above Sweetness in Chicago?  Michael Jordan can be the ONLY person … Continued

July 25, 2014: Cutler or Bust

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7 years 126 million dollars. 54 million dollars guaranteed.  18 million dollars average per year.  5th highest paid player in the NFL.   3rd highest paid QB in the NFL.  The Bears are ALL IN with Cutler.  Is he worth it? Let’s … Continued

July 24, 2014: Minor Rumblings

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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 23, 2014: No Love

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The latest “breaking news”, although it’s really not news, it’s just a rumor, is that the Bulls are back in the Kevin Love sweepstakes.  A couple months ago, I was all in to get him, even more than Carmelo.  The … Continued

July 21, 2014: Still Here

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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

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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