Throwing batteries

Throwing batteries

On Friday, I previewed the Cubs position player spots and ranked each of the projected starters in the NL Central at those positions.  I know that it was riveting entertainment. Today, let’s take a look at who is left.  That’s basically the starting...
Things are rank in the NL Central

Things are rank in the NL Central

Maybe it’s because we had 20 inches of snow dumped on us Wednesday.  Maybe it’s because spring training opens in ten days.  Or maybe, it’s just because we’re bored (that’s probably it), but instead of just taking a tour around the Cubs...
Cubs finally get it

Cubs finally get it

I’m not what you would call an optimist by nature.  I’m also not what you’d call hygenic, but that’s really neither here nor there. But I have got to tell you, recent moves by the Chicago Cubs have got me thinking that as Ron Santo used to...
Boom.  Roasted.

Boom. Roasted.

Tuesday night some of Tony LaRussa’s friends got together and roasted him for charity.  Now that seems like a good idea.  Who better than to take pot shots at than a self-important, overrated douche like Tony LaRussa, right? The problem is that when you...
Most inspirational Make-A-Wish ever

Most inspirational Make-A-Wish ever

From America’s finest sports source, comes the inspirational story of a girl who just wanted one last chance to see Mets’ third baseman David Wright play. Onion SportsDome
See ya, mope

See ya, mope

After trading away three prospects, a ten year minor league catcher and Sam Fuld to get Matt Garza, the Cubs restocked their farm system today by trading mopey, turdish, Tom Gorzelanny to the Washington Nationals for three middling prospects. Is it really restocking...