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I feel pretty…
Media bias exists in most cities with professional sports teams, and I’m here not to apologize for the media bias in favor of my Cubs. I’ve done nothing wrong and for the most part, neither have the Cubs. The Cubs do receive much more attention when compared to the White Sox. However, the disparity in…
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Let’s play three!
For the second day in a row and the third time over the past two weekends, all three “local” teams’ games are being broadcast on the radio and as nice as the weather is in Chicago this afternoon, it can’t compare with the Valley on a Sunday afternoon. My friends and relatives are tired of…
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A real crossroads
I only just learned that today is National Hashbrowns Day, and while there are some nice local options, I think I’m supposed to enjoy them smothered and scattered (in a different area code). Last week I heard that tomorrow, the 9th is National Meatball Day. Fortunately, there are a number of local options celebrating the…
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Once upon a time
I don’t remember the date or even the year, but how I viewed Cubs games changed when I was allowed to go to games by myself. I know it was years before I got my driver’s license because I still relied on a parent to get me to the park or the Linden El station.…
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A load of crap
For the most part, I’m pro-Terry Francona. He’s got a good sense of humor and for the most part gives a good (honest) interview, but in this instance, I think he’s bat bleep crazy or has drunk from the idiot juice. His uber talented, de facto ace, Hunter Greene was scheduled to have an MRI…
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My pleasure to serve you
As a concierge it’s my job to provide answers-even to unasked questions on a number of subjects. Other writers would say this is spraying to all fields. Bears center Drew Dalman surprised everyone by retiring after only five NFL seasons and an excellent first season of a three-year contract with the team. He’s only 27-years…
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What’s fifty-six degrees among friends?
The term being in midseason form usually has a positive connotation. According to the White Sox radio crew, it was 88 degrees and mostly sunny when Shota Imanaga threw the first pitch in today’s tilt between the Sox and Cubs. That it was only 32 degrees in Chicago wasn’t as much a bummer as it…
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Infatuation
Regardless of the situation and context, whenever I hear or read the word infatuation, my mind immediately goes to the Rod Stewart song and music video. I can’t help myself and I’m unapologetic in my appreciation of the video. At some point everyone becomes infatuated with someone or something (even an idea) and hopefully it…
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Have we come a long way baby?
A week ago, or so, I said that I’d post about my WBC experience back in 2006 and the recent Tarik Skubal news hastened this post. The two-time CY winner said that he’d be making only one appearance in the tournament but would like to return and watch from the bench. Given the money the…
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Bet the under
It’s probably been five or six years since I last polished off an entire 16′ pizza in one sitting by my lonesome. I likely washed it down with a pop and iced team, but I’m not certain. Since then, I get the occasional 8-10 incher when I dine on pizza solo. That being said, one…
I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark. 