Sep 22, 2004 | Andy
What’s the trite old saying? Speed never slumps? Well, neither, I wouldn’t imagine would hustling. The Cubs, who have played well of late, winning nine of their last 11 games and now making it look more and more like they’ll grab the Wild Card and...
Sep 21, 2004 | Andy
Only the Cubs could find a way to go into a doubleheader and split when the opposing pitchers are Carl Pavano and David Weathers, and manage to beat Pavano but not Weathers. Ahh, that’s just their charm, isn’t it? You didn’t think this would be easy...
Sep 20, 2004 | Andy
As I’m sure most of you have read by now, Jake Potter presented a column Monday that does not put yours truly in the best of light. I don’t necessarily like the way Jake is presenting his views, but they are his views on my writing. And if he chooses to...
Sep 20, 2004 | Andy
Pitching matchups: Game One: Cubs: Mark Prior, 5-4, 4.87 ERA Fla: Carl Pavano, 17-6, 2.98 ERA Game Two: Cubs: Matt Clement, 9-12, 3.48 ERA Fla: David Weathers, 6-7, 4.61 ERA Game One lineups: Cubs: Corey Patterson, cf Neifi Perez, ss Moises Alou, lf Derrek Lee, 1b...
Sep 20, 2004 | Andy
It had all of the subtlety of a kick to the groin, and like a kick to the nads it got their attention. The Packers were on their way in for the go ahead score in what they assumed would be another walk in the trailer park against the Bears. Ahman Green was toting the...
Sep 20, 2004 | Andy
Although I?ve rarely been accused of being ?too nice,? a part of me does feels a little guilty for what I?m about to do. It is not my intent to drive anyone to tears, let alone a change of majors. But this day is past due, and there is absolutely no reason to believe...
