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Paging Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard..
The late 70’s, early 80’s were my wheelhouse for attending Cubs games. I was just starting to go to Wrigley Field on my own or with a cousin or buddy. Although I still attended more games with Dad than anyone else. Back in the day, teams played only teams in their league. As a result,…
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A dirty little secret
Despite how the Cubs and Astros got to and won the World Series, not every horrible team in baseball (or professional sports) is tanking. There are some truly lousy organizations that lack a plan for success. Drafts and handicaps were established to protect teams and individuals from themselves and to even the playing field. Because…
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Trader Jack is smiling
Like so many Cub fans, I’ve been waiting for the team to make a significant move this offseason, one that was more about moving assets and not just spending the Ricketts’ money. And like non-Mets fans, I’ve grown tired of hearing what the Cubs can’t afford to spend. The recent Juan Soto deal is mind-boggling…
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Rather unsettling White Sox news
After adding Braden Montgomery to the band of Montgomery’s including former first round pick, Colson, the Pale Hose have inquired about retired BoSox catcher, Bob Montgomery. The former backstop is only 80 years young and would provide depth behind the plate should options 1-3 fall short. They’ve also been scouting Montgomery Ward, Clift and the…
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The Soto vortex
About ten days ago I was going to post about the Juan Soto free agency excitement. Heading into the Winter Meetings he was the most attractive free agent, and his signing would get the ball rolling for the rest of the market. After signing that crazy $765 million, 15-contract it’s hard to take Soto at…
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Keeping up with the Joneses
Dang, it’s impossible to keep up with all of the deaths in MLB, but it’s fitting that Rocky Colavito should pass away during the Winter Meetings. I mistakenly believed the former Indians slugger had died years ago. In an era of media hyperbole, Rocky measured up to all of the adjectives, great slugger, local icon…
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Quick good news
Congratulations to Dick Allen and Dave Parker on being named to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m happy for Parker and his family that they’ll be able to enjoy it. As someone suggested, it’s really too bad Allen was Santoed.
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Something about a cart and a horse
I get how professional athletes will do most anything to supplement their paltry salaries, but sometimes they should just say, No! I know professional athletes share their thoughts and opinions with radio stations across the country, but the mopes bloviating in Chicago are among the worst. I also get why stations want every moron providing…
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Two for the price of one
On the day that we learn if anyone makes the Baseball Hall of Fame through the veteran’s committee, it’s fitting that I should be posting about two greats that have recently passed. I’ve recently noted that the ersatz sports media inappropriately call every schmo a slugger or star when they are little more than a…
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There are exceptions
Saturday afternoons are the best time to attend college basketball games, and if possible on campus. I understand when schools have to schedule games at the local pro arena because of the scope of the game. There are even situations (like NYC and Milwaukee) where MSG and FiServe are within easy walks of the schools…
I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark. 