Jun 10, 2004 | Andy
When the Bears started their decline after the Super Bowl season, they’d fall behind in games, and it would be clear that they weren’t going to be able to come back, and Dick Butkus would say, “Well, it’s time for somebody to start a...
Jun 9, 2004 | Andy
Watching Matt Clement push his record to 7-4 last night with a 3.28 ERA, I started to wonder how many of the Cubs deserve a spot on the All-Star team. Last year, despite being in first place almost the entire first half, the Cubs had only two All-Stars, Kerry Wood and...
Jun 7, 2004 | Andy
We all knew something was wrong. Not since his tragic one start cameo in 2001 had Joe Borowski looked as lost and as anemic as he did to start this season. After putting up ERAs of 2.73 (in 73 appearances) in 2002 and 2.63 (68 apps) in 2004, Joe’s ERA this year...
Jun 4, 2004 | Andy
I just thought I’d trot out the lamest headline I could think of today. The runners up? – On your MARK, get set, go! – Prior committment! – Look out National League, The Franchise is coming to kick your butt! Frankly, I’m going to miss...
Jun 2, 2004 | Andy
You have to give the Cubs credit. It’s not every year you see a team get themselves into five bases loaded and nobody out situations in five days. It’s also not every year that the same team can’t score even one run in that situation. By my count...
