I hate them now more than ever

So Lou Piniella called it a career yesterday.  After 48 years as a player, general manager and manager, he took off his uniform for the last time and headed home to Tampa to take care of his mother.  I’m sure a lot of people don’t believe that’s...

Lou’s leaving, and I hope you assholes are happy

The worst kept secret in baseball (I mean other than tHom Brennaman’s toupee) was let out of the bag today when the Cubs announced that Lou Piniella was going to pack it in at the end of this horrendous season. Lou’s agent let the news out today, which...

Cubs Report: A new error in Cubs baseball…I mean era

A lot has changed in the past seven months for the Cubs.  They have new owners.  They cleaned the bathrooms.  They found an edible brand of hot dogs to serve. But a lot hasn’t changed.  The team still has a huge payroll and lots of holes.  They still...

Cubs Report: Wait, is this the roster?

In less than a month the Cubs will commune in the desert to prepare for the 2010 season. I’m not sure if you’ve heard but it apparently has been 102 years now since they last won the World Series. Who knew? Somebody should make a big deal out of this. It...

Be careful what you wish for

The Cubs announced yesterday that Ryne Sandberg is going to manage the AAA Iowa Cubs this season.  This news, that their beloved Hall of Fame second baseman is that much closer to managing the “real” Cubs has some Cubs fans really excited.  Then again,...