Doubling down on dumb

Doubling down on dumb

I’m sure I’ll be accused of basically sitting out another Cubs season only to post when someone (usually Al Yellon) writes something so dumb that I can’t let it go without comment. That’s pretty much completely true. So on Monday, when Al wrote...
Two idiots, no waiting

Two idiots, no waiting

So, on Saturday, the Phillies fired folksy old Charlie Manuel and replaced him as manager with Ryne Sandberg.  Cubs fans had three reactions: That’s nice for Ryne. Who gives a shit? THE CUBS ARE SO STUPIDS! WHY DIDN’T THEY HIRE RYAN SANDBURG TO MANAGE THE...
Nobody did an interview like Harry

Nobody did an interview like Harry

MLB.com unearthed this gem, it’s Harry Caray interviewing Bill Murray before the first attempted night game in Wrigley history, 25 years ago tonight. Nobody did an interview like Harry.  He gave Bill a beer, asked about Bill’s mom, and yelled, “You...
Podcast Ep 22 — Paul is dead?

Podcast Ep 22 — Paul is dead?

The podcast is back after weeks off, and really, you’d think we’d have better stuff saved up.  But, we do talk a lot of baseball for a change, I make some TV recommendations, Kermit apparently has played every video game ever and Warren’s big book...
Why trade Nate?

Why trade Nate?

The trade deadline is fast approaching the Cubs have already done quite a bit of heavy lifting.  Matt Garza is off to pie people in Texas in the face.  Alfonso Soriano is the third youngest Yankee.  Scott Hairston it…wait, was he ever really even on the team?...
Farewell, sweet prince

Farewell, sweet prince

I got the word this afternoon that Paul Sullivan was no longer with us.  It’s a sad day, gang.  A sad, sad day. Bruce Miles doesn’t need this kind of pressure.  He’s got to do all the work, and they only let him work half the time. So try to hold...