May 23, 2014: Sale of the Century
$27. That’s how much I paid for Chris Sale in our fantasy baseball auction draft. It took a lot for me to draft someone from the White Sox. Normally, there is nobody from the White Sox on my team. This … Continued
May 21, 2014: Winning is contagious
It looks like the Cubs and Sox are catching that disease the Blackhawks are plagued with: Winning. Maybe it’s short lived, but it’s great when it’s happening. With the Cubs on a 3 game winning streak, and the Sox with … Continued
May 19, 2014: Happy Monday
Yes, we are blessed to have a great start to the week thanks to the Blackhawks. They beat the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 3-1. Saad, Keith, and Toews scored the goals, as Crawford … Continued
May 18, 2014: Kick his teeth in
Saturday afternoon rolled around, and I actually got to watch most of the Cubs game. It was nice to sit down, relax, and watch the game… it was also nice that the Cubs made it an enjoyable experience by beating … Continued
May 17, 2014: So close, yet so far
After 40 games, the Cubs sit with a 13-27 mark. That’s good for worst in the majors. Are they really this bad? I’d like to think not. I’d like to think they go on a run at some point and … Continued
May 16, 2014: The Hate Files
Hate is a strong word. I really don’t like using it. However, when it comes to certain individuals and teams that have “hurt me”, hate is an emotion that flows through me. Most times it stems from a devastating loss… … Continued
May 13, 2014: Wipeout
So how does a “die-hard” fan watch 342 regular season games per year? The answer for most of us is, we don’t. Don’t get me wrong, I would watch 342 regular season games per year, but it’s just not feasible. Life … Continued
May 11, 2014: Reflection Day
On this beautiful Sunday Mother’s Day morning, it’s time for some reflection. How did that draft go for DA Bears? Are we going to be able to take care of the Wild? Will the Cubs lose 100 games again? Will … Continued
May 9, 2014: Back to the Future
This is what was supposed to happen. Finally, the Cubs take one from the Sox to avoid the sweep. I was sick of Sox fans coming up to me at work all day reminding me what happened the night before. … Continued
May 7, 2014: Mama Said
Mama said there’d be days like this… The Wild got their 1st win last night at home, and pulled within 2-1 in the series. It was a lackluster effort by the Hawks, who didn’t seem interested in putting their foot … Continued