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Archive | February, 2008

Friday Night Fukudome: Soriano vs. Ramirez

Friday, February 29, 2008

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Marlins manager Freddi Gonzalez announced this week that he would be keeping Hanley Ramirez, the best shortstop in baseball, at the leadoff spot for the upcoming season. Cubs manager Lou Piniella made the same announcement regarding Alfonso Soriano. Both hitters are clearly run-producers, thought they are both speedy. So, who deserves to [...]

Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Get Some New Material, Mouthbreathers” Edition

Friday, February 29, 2008

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So, I hear that a lot of “clever” White Sox fans have been coming up with proposed new names for Wrigley Field. A few of the best were “Summer’s Eve Field,” (Because if Cubs fans think they’re ever going to win the World Series, they’re a bunch of douches!) “The Man Hole,” (Because Wrigley [...]

This Is Exactly Why We Look Like Assholes

Thursday, February 28, 2008

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What’s worse? Cynicism or stupidity? Maybe I’m jaded (but at my age, I really have no right to be). Maybe I’m cranky. Maybe I’m bitter. But at least I’m not stupid. The majority of the “Cubs fans” weighing in on the FRONT-PAGE STORY of the Sun-Times this morning, on [...]

Oh, Hey, Baseball is Back

Thursday, February 28, 2008

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Sorry I haven’t made more of a big deal about the Cactus League opener against the Giants, which is today at 2:05 CT. The thing is, it’s the Cactus League opener, and Ryan Dempster is starting. Baseball is back, though, as is the Cubs’ campaign to finish at the top of what will [...]

Eventually, One of These Cardinals is Going to Kill Someone; Oh, Wait

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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It looks like Cardinal utilityman Scott Spiezio is going to pay the consequences for his booze-fueled joyride last December. Irvine, California police have issued a warrant for Spiezio’s arrest on six charges from the crash that ended Spiezio’s night. The charges were: Driving with Jim Edmonds’ scrotum obstructing his view Improper use of soul patch Failure [...]

Four More Years! Or at Least One!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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Over on Desipio, CT (or CT II, as he is known over there) wrote the following post, entitled, “MacPhail’s final gift to Hendry.” No, it’s not Brian Roberts (at least not yet). No, it’s not a sweatervest and argyle socks. Dolan mentioned in today’s Dose (or whatever the hell he’s calling them) that Lou Piniella was stumping [...]

So When Will Kroger Stores Start Shelving This Stuff?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

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On Monday, we had a little fun with with Dustyology. Let’s hope we’re still laughing in August. Anyway, my inspiration for writing that entry was based on the idea that Dusty is possibly angling for a Drano endorsement(because he really does use the terms “clogging the bases” like it’s a trademark). Sadly, I have no visual [...]

When in Doubt, Mail Bag It

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

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I don’t even need to read the Mail Bag any more to know that there are unplumbed levels of hilarity in each and every question and answer. As soon as a Mail Bag pops up, I know it is going to be pure gold. The latest Mail Bag is no different. This [...]

Roberts Trade Talk Breaks DeRosa’s Heart

Monday, February 25, 2008

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Sometimes, I worry that there may be one person who relies on this blog as the sole source of his Cubs information. That makes me feel terrible for that person, but also obligated to post any big Cubs news. The biggest Cubs news over the weekend was that Mark DeRosa’s heart finally exploded [...]

Note To Scott Hatteberg: Tough Clogs Don’t Stand A Chance

Monday, February 25, 2008

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It’s a little bit down the list in these Notes , so I’ll just reprint it here. I have to. It’s so freaking hilarious that it’d be a sin not to.

Aaron Miles Alfonso Soriano Angel Guzman Aramis Ramirez Carlos Marmol Carlos Zambrano Carrie Muskat Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Daryle Ward Derrek Lee Dusty Baker Felix Pie Geovany Soto Greg Maddux Houston Astros Jake Peavy Jason Marquis Jeff Samardzija Jim Edmonds Jim Essian Jim Hendry Kerry Wood Kevin Gregg Kosuke Fukudome Lou Piniella Mark DeRosa Micah Hoffpauir Mike Fontenot Milton Bradley Milwaukee Brewers New York Mets Reed Johnson Rich Harden Rich Hill Ronny Cedeno Ron Santo Ryan Dempster Ryan Theriot San Diego Padres Sean Marshall St. Louis Cardinals Ted Lilly Tony LaRussa Wrigley Field

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