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About that Javy play…

And of course every baseball fan knows what I’m talking about. sure, it’s been talked to death, but I had to add a bit of context about an aspect that a lot of people seem to be missing. Cubs/Pirates last week, 1-0 Cubs, 3rd inning, 2 outs, Contreras on 2nd. Baez at the plate, groundsContinue reading “About that Javy play…”

Sportsmanship? Nah, Let The Kids PLAY!

The other day, the Chicago White Sox (first place in the AL central) were beating up on the Minnesota Twins (last place in the AL central). It was late in the game and with the Sox winning 15 to 4, the Twins did what most teams do nowadays — they put in a position playerContinue reading “Sportsmanship? Nah, Let The Kids PLAY!”

Closing the window on this baffling Cubs team

There’s a lot of gnashing of teeth and pulling out of hair regarding the astonishingly horrible first two weeks of the Cubs 2021 season. There’s also a lot of gnashing of teeth and griping about those who turn so quickly on the team after one of the worst starts in the last 120 years ofContinue reading “Closing the window on this baffling Cubs team”

What SHOULD you do after hitting a homer?

In baseball, one of the big, hot button topics between old school and new era players and fans is what a guy does immediately after hitting a homer. Because what you do in those first couple seconds says plenty. Old school dogma says don’t stand there preening like an arrogant young pup just staring atContinue reading “What SHOULD you do after hitting a homer?”

That’s a No-no!

I’m writing this Sunday night, still thinking about having witnessed my first no-hitter by a Cubs pitcher in –maybe– ever. Alec Mills, a college walk-on pitcher who worked his way up through the ranks to the majors, threw a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers today. It was only the 16th no-hitter ever in Cubs history,Continue reading “That’s a No-no!”

It’s Not Their Year

Admittedly, the 2020 baseball campaign, like everything else, is a mess because of COVID but, after a bumpy start and a few groups of idiots screwing it up for everyone, they’ve actually made a go of it. Now, the season’s already two thirds of the way over and I think it’s safe to say 2020Continue reading “It’s Not Their Year”