Hire Jim Essian

Earlier this week, both Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman were claimed by other teams off waivers. Clearly, Harden is the better pitcher, and I think I can speak for most Cubs fans when I say I would love to have him back next year. However, trading Harden to a team desperate for pitching could reap a large reward ... Read More

Hey there, gang! This week, while you were busy not watching the Cubs lose, we had an impressive debut by a new poster. That's why Ghost of Lynn McGlothlen is the winner of this week's Comment of the Week for this gem. Hey, Kerm�ol� Lynn here. Just remember when your �Mad Dog� turns seven, you�ll have to ship him ... Read More

Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. I'm going to staaaaaaaab this team in the eyyyyyyyyyeballs. And I smell like one, too. If I had one birthday wish, it would be that I would wake up tomorrow morning and realize this whole "managing the Cubs" thing was just a nightmare and that I was still ... Read More

Hey, Milton. What's up, man? Listen, I wanted to talk to you about something. I know you have a really rough life, what with a busy travel schedule necessitated by the fact that you play baseball for a living. And I know it's sometimes probably tough to figure out who your friends are when you have ... Read More

You can't make up the explanation for the return of the Muskbox. More than a few Cubs fans in Southern California said they missed the Inbox, and so did several e-mailers, so it's back. Well, thanks a LOT, California. You already gave us USC, horrible earthquakes, The Hills, and a cyborg governor who took the first major step for the machines ... Read More

So, I didn't get around to writing my usual nonsense last night, because J-Kerm and I were in the United Center watching Pearl Jam blow the fucking doors off the place. I'm a slouch in comparison to J-Kerm when it comes to my Pearl Jam fandom. However, I have seen Pearl Jam in concert at least a handful ... Read More

Yes, that was the best joke I could come up with regarding the finalized sale to the Ricketts family. That's why I'm relying on the far-more-clever work of HJE's friend and web designer Alex to officially congratulate the Ricketts family and to offer a little suggestion. Awesome work, Alex. ... Read More

Perhaps the most disturbing revelation in a week filled with revelations about how bad the Cubs actually are was the discovery of how bad Aaron Miles is. We hated Jose Macias. We wanted to hit Neifi Perez with a pillowcase full of doorknobs. But, without revealing any numbers, let's put them in the Fukudome. ... Read More

Hello, gang! It's good to see you all back after a very rough week of Cubs baseball. Though there is a bright side to having a rough week. The angst-filled comments by you guys get better and better the worse the team plays. So, I'm declaring all of you owners of the Comment of the Week. ... Read More

No, not that Maddux. He's not going to need your votes. Kermit's dog Maddux is in a "cutest dog" competition. The site is most likely bullshit, but vote, anyhow, because Kermit likes to win things, even when the wins are made-up and he had nothing to do with the victory. Roundup tips, as always, are appreciated. Speaking ... Read More