October 3, 2018: Stunned
I’m like an open wound, just cut, raw, vulnerable. It hurts. It’s going to take a little time to heal. This wasn’t supposed to be the way this 2018 Cubs season ended. Making the playoffs 4 years in a row … Continued
October 2, 2018: The Hard Way
Sometimes I like to wait… After a big loss, I’m usually too disgusted to write about it right away. I need some time, to let it sink in, to cool down so as not to say something stupid. Sometimes writing … Continued
October 1, 2018: Only Way To Settle It
This is the only way to settle it. After 162 games, the NL Central division is still not decided. Cubs Brewers at Wrigley Monday to decide the division winner. I remember how the season started, kicking the Brewers ass; I … Continued
September 30, 2018: Are You Not Entertained?
Wow. Wow. That’s pretty much all I can say, and no I’m not talking about the Cubs and Brewers being tied for the division and best record in the NL on the last day of the season; we’ll get to … Continued
September 29, 2018: That Sweet Lefty Shot
I asked the question, but the Bulls team name was already taken. We had to roll with the Timberwolves again, which is fine by me. This will be my son’s second year playing basketball. He’s sprouted over the summer, … Continued
September 28, 2018: Back to the ATL
I missed both the Wednesday and Thursday Cubs Pirates games this week because I was up in the air. It was a quick trip down to Atlanta that was the cause. What would I miss? I actually did see a … Continued
September 27, 2018: Week 4 Bucs at Bears Preview
With the bye week looming, how big would it be to get to 3-1? After an ugly win last week (key word WIN), the Bears come home for their first noon start of the year; I missed those. This was … Continued
September 26, 2018: Rags to Riches
The story of Jimmy Butler is well known. The kid from Texas who was told by his Mom he wasn’t wanted. This kid who was adopted and began playing ball at a junior college before ending up at Marquette. He … Continued
September 25, 2018: Any Which Way
Are you still believing? The Cubs took one on the chin for the 2nd night in a row at Wrigley vs the Pirates. That magic number that was 5 on Sunday, is still 5 after Tuesday night’s action. The Brewers beat the … Continued
September 24, 2018: Parting Shot
Before moving on to the last week of the season, let’s take one last look at the cross town series that was. The other first place team in Chicago (besides Da Bears) took care of business winning two of three … Continued