August 3, 2016: Hamstrung
What a week… for every step forward, there is a step backward. Have to keep pushing. We will get through the rough patch, and make it to a better place. It’s time to do a little catch up… Do you … Continued
August 2, 2016: The Number Four
We just spoke about Kyle Hendricks, the number five, and what he’s meant for this Cubs team, and what he could mean. What about the number four pitcher in this rotation, Jason Hammel? On Tuesday night, he fired 6 shutout … Continued
August 1, 2016: The Number Five
Arrieta. Lester. Lackey. Hammel. The first four Cubs starters have been good. Yet, it’s the number five starter, Kyle Hendricks, who may be having the most surprising year. He did it again Monday night vs the Marlins with a complete … Continued
July 31, 2016: Seattle’s Best
What do you think of when you think of Seattle… Seattle’s sports teams. The fondest memory I have of a Seattle team is of one that no longer exists. It’s the Supersonics of course. The year is 1996, and the … Continued
July 30, 2016: To Buy or To Sell
At this point in the season, most teams have figured out where they are going. They know if they are good enough to make a push, or realize that it may be time to start looking ahead. It seems easy … Continued
July 29, 2016: Go Back to Your Miserable Season
Working Wednesday night, meant I wasn’t working Thursday… or at least it should have meant that. Yeah, back to that work thing again… and yes, I had to be on a few calls in the afternoon. I had one eye … Continued
July 28, 2016: Striking Back
Now when I fell behind earlier this week, you thought it was because the Sox beat the Cubs 2 games. This time when I fell behind, you couldn’t say that… Work, work, and more work. I know there are days … Continued
July 27, 2016: Peeking Out
Hi. It’s just me. Peeking my head out. Just to say hey… how’s it going? Rough couple days? Yep, how about you? It’s been a shit storm lately, a la Kingpin, for those of you that know. So no, I … Continued
July 26, 2016: Are You Conflicted?
“I like the Sox better than the Cubs” said my nephew. “I like the Cubs better than the Sox” replied my son. Good boy. They’re 5 and 4 years old respectively, they don’t seem too conflicted. Are you conflicted? Of … Continued
July 25, 2016: Wakey Wakey
Woke up this morning, got myself a Cubs t-shirt. I’ve been wearing those a lot lately, but for the next 4 days, it will be a constant. My Cubs hat will be part of my daily work attire. Wakey wakey, … Continued