Aug 13, 2003 | Andy
Do you think the Astros are tired of seeing Carlos Zambrano yet? Three weeks ago he not only beat them, he hit a two-run homer to tie the game. Last night, he needed no such hitting exploits, because he let his right arm do all the work. Last night there would be no...
Aug 12, 2003 | Andy
Some days you watch the Cubs and you just know things are not going to go well. When the words, “Doug Glanville will be leading off and playing centerfield” are uttered, it’s a good indication. When you throw in the news that Augie Ojeda is playing...
Aug 11, 2003 | Andy
I’d like to think I’m an optimist, but when it comes to the Cubs I know I’m anything but. However, I’m just stupid enough to think that what we’re seeing isn’t a one-year run at the playoffs like we saw in 1995 and 1998 and 2001,...
Aug 11, 2003 | Andy
In retrospect, it won’t seem like a big deal. Given the 20/20 hindsight of perspective, it will be just another visit to the mound by a major league manager. Only for a moment yesterday, it said everything you need to know about two guys. Mark Prior had...
Aug 8, 2003 | Andy
I get e-mails once and a while (not the Jim Tocco kind, the good kind) from some of you who can’t figure out why so much of the Dose revolves around the Cubs. Let’s see, the longest suffering franchise in professional sports is making actual, tangible...
