August 4, 2020: Even
It was the perfect setup; one that we haven’t had in a LONG time. Cubs playing at 7; Blackhawks to follow at 930. Cubs held up their part of the bargain; Blackhawks not so much. The qualifying round series with … Continued
August 3, 2020: The Back End
We know the names: Hendricks, Lester, Darvish, Quintana. They were supposed to lead a pretty solid starting rotation for the Cubs in 2020. As usual, everything doesn’t go according to plan. Quintana sliced his throwing hand washing dishes; he hasn’t … Continued
August 2, 2020: Extra Special
It was an extra special end to the weekend with the Cubs sweeping the Pirates. I know… it is the Pirates, but wins are wins, and in this extra special shortened season, need to stack them up sooner than later, … Continued
August 1, 2020: Born Again
New month, new season, new team… the Blackhawks looked born again on Saturday afternoon in their Game 1 victory over the Oilers. There were times I felt like I didn’t know who this team was. I know it had been … Continued
July 31, 2020: Empty
Took a ride Friday night; been taking a lot of those. What else is there really to do? What else do you really WANT to do right now? Sure, we’ve eaten outside a couple times; we’ve went back to some … Continued
July 30, 2020: Opting Out
Must be nice; opting out that is. To be able to say, you know what, I’m not going to work this year. Kudos for those folks who have enough money in the bank to do that; I surely don’t have … Continued
July 29, 2020: Rolling
It’s early right? Yes, we are only 5 games into the season, but in 2020, that means we’re almost 10% done with the season; crazy right? Yeah, and with that in mind, and how every loss gets magnified, what about … Continued
July 28, 2020: Saving It
Well, they played the game on Monday night in Cincinnati… I was thankful for that. Not sure what the plans will be going forward, and definitely want folks to stay healthy, but another Cubs game was a welcome sight. One … Continued
July 27, 2020: The Cherry
Normally I look forward to talking to all my 2nd shift people; today I did not. This would not be the normal smiles and small talk; yes, I still do smile underneath the mask… I think people can still tell. … Continued
July 26, 2020: Series Win
The Cubs topped off the first weekend of baseball being back with a series win over the Brewers; that was sweet. I know it’s only one series, but it’s the first series, it’s against the Brewers, it’s a short season, … Continued