Aug 1, 2008 | Andy
Just think back to last Sunday at about 2 p.m. Central time. The Cubs had blown a 5 game lead over the Brewers in a week. The division race was all tied up. The Cubs trailed the Marlins 5-0. The Brewers led the Astros 4-1. For all intents and purposes it...
Jul 31, 2008 | Andy
It’s a tough time right now for our friends to the north. Take this guy for example. Last week he was on top of the world. The Brewers had won all seven games on a road trip and they were closing fast on those awful, mean, big city Cubs. His best friend...
Jul 30, 2008 | Andy
Now a pessimist would say that it would be just like the Cubs to beat the Brewers two best pitchers, only to lose two Manny Parra (who is pretty good) and Dave Bush (who sucks like an Electrolux). But pessimists are no fun and should be duct taped to stop signs. You...
Jul 29, 2008 | Andy
As statements go, the Cubs 6-4 win over the Brewers wasn’t exactly a definitive declaration of divisional dominance, but it’ll do. The Cubs got the lead, gave it up, got it back, gave it up again and got it back for good. They had to retire Gabe Kapler...
Jul 25, 2008 | Andy
The best wide receiver in Chicago sports is ready to make his debut at the highest level of his profession. The only problem? He’s not a Bear, he’s a Cub. The Jeff Samardzija ‘era’ begins today when he takes Kerry Wood’s spot on the...
Jul 22, 2008 | Andy
While the Cubs have gone into their binary offense mode (scoring 1,1 and 0 runs in three of their first four post-All Star Break games), people are starting to panic. The panic is a little premature, since the Cubs still have the best record in the National League....
