In defense of the Todd

In defense of the Todd

Mostly the Interwebs reaction to the Ricketts family embarrassment that was Todd’s appearance on CBS’ “Undercover Boss” has been the same. What a goddamned buffoon that guy is. On one side you have the people who couldn’t believe that the...
Undercover Douche

Undercover Douche

CBS was so excited about tonight’s episode of “Undercover Boss” that they rigged the Raiders-Chiefs game to go into overtime to push back the start time, hoping no one would remember it was on. But how could we pass on our chance to watch Todd...
E-ramis has nowhere else to go

E-ramis has nowhere else to go

When the Cubs re-signed E-ramis Ramirez in the offseason after the wonderfully enjoyable final Dusty Baker year, it seemed like folly that they would give him a player option after the 2010 season.  Surely, E-ramis, one of the best third basemen in the game would at...
Welcome back, Kerry

Welcome back, Kerry

It’s not official.  But we’re Cubs fans and we know how these things work. The New York Yankees had to decide whether or not to exercise an $11 million option on their second best reliever, and they decided not to. Even though he was 2-0 with an 0.69 ERA...
Cubs hire someone to coach the bench

Cubs hire someone to coach the bench

The Cubs know talent when they see it and they waste not time locking it up. After signing super-smooth Mike Quade to a two year contract (with a club option) to manage the club, they had an opening on the staff to fill.  Alan Trammell left his post as bench coach to...
HIRED Mike Quade!

HIRED Mike Quade!

It’s official.  The Chicago Cubs have HIRED our man Mike Quade as the manager of the Chicago Cubs. Today was a triumph for the little man.  The non-baseball All-Star who worked his way up through the minors, who spent 17 years riding buses and scrubbing Randy...