Aug 21, 2006 | Andy
Dusty Baker summed it up best when he said of Neifi Perez’s value to the team, “Neifi saved our season last year.” Truer words were never spoken. Without Neifi, how could the Cubs have won 79 games and finished fourth? Tremendous. Yesterday, to the...
Aug 18, 2006 | Andy
What, you don’t get ESPN? Watch the Red Sox and Yankees, already. Anyway, today’s beat down is brought to you by the mother of all TV beatdowns. Pitching matchup: Satanic Fowl: Jason “Not So Grand” Marquis, 12-11, 5.71 Cubs: The Marmot, 5-5,...
Aug 16, 2006 | Andy
The Cubs go for the sweep? Seriously? Pitching matchup: Cubs: Ryan O’Malley 0-0, 0.00 ERA (Huh? Did he win this start in an Old Style contest?) Astros: Andy Clettitte, 11-12, 4.86 ERA Lineups Cubs Unlucky Pierre, cf Dance Fever, 2b Michael Barrett, c E-ramis, 3b...
Aug 10, 2006 | Andy
Today’s “effort” brought to you by: Pitching matchup: Cubs: Mark Prior Brewers: Doug Davis Lineups Cubs Unlucky, cf Dance Fever, 2b E-ramis, 3b Shirtless Phil Nevin, 1b Jock, rf Angel Pagan, lf Neifi, ss Hank White, c Mark Prior, p (ought to be good...
Aug 10, 2006 | Andy
As we count down the hours to Rex Grossman’s first real chance to kill another season before it even starts, we have some things to ponder. Like: Bears’ writers are wondering if Cedric Benson’s shoulder injury was the result of some...
Aug 3, 2006 | Andy
Not one, but two chances to see the Cubs lose today. Brought to you by: It’s on BBCAmerica now, Mondays at 9 p.m. It’s surprisingly great. Pitching matchup Game one: Snakes: Juan (Pablo) Cruz, 3-6, 4.84 ERA Cubs: The Marmot, 4-4, 4.39 ERA Game two:...
