Spring Training
Oh, Hey, Baseball is Back
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 [...]
When in Doubt, Mail Bag It
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
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
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.
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Coffee is for Closers” Edition
Hey, ween-bags, we have a LOT of crap to wade through this week. I guess all of your local beat writers were saving up all winter so that they could release 1,000 baseball articles all over us in one week. So, wipe those articles out of your hair and eyebrows, and sit back [...]
Dempster Reports to Camp, Short-Sheets Beds, Saran-Wraps Toilet Seats
MESA, Ariz.–As pitchers and catchers around the league reported to camp on Wednesday, one Chicago Cub pitcher had quite a bit to say. Ryan Dempster, former closer and potential starter for the Cubs, shared a few thoughts about his team’s potential going into the 2008 season.
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Prior’s a Crybaby” Edition
Well, cocksuckers, it’s my last Friday Roundup until the regular season starts. How do you like that? In fact, this may be my last Spring Training Friday Roundup ever, since this defense is likely to kill me looooong before February of next year.
I see Prior is chiming in over at Desipio with his [...]
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Spring Training Diary: March 29, 2007
Well, kids, Opening Day for us is only four days away. Meaning it’s only four days away for you. Because why the f@#$ would you watch the Mets-Cardinals circle jerk on Sunday, other than to throw beer bottles red wine glasses at LaRussa’s likeness?
So, what’s been going down? You mean other than [...]
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Spring Training Diary: March 27, 2007
Holy hell there’s more to catch up with here than I can possible cover in one diary entry. If you’re wondering where my diary entries have been, well, I’ve been a busy man, you ingrates. Shove it.
I guess the big news is Kerry Wood’s career gasping its last gasp. So, that makes [...]
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Prior’s Good Now?” Edition
Well, I’m late getting to the Roundup this week, since I had to read 85 Gordon Wittenmyer articles. Does that guy ever sleep? I imagine he looks like this:
Crazy Uncle Gordo!
So, here’s all the news that fits in my pants:
There’s still time to get off your lazy asses and vote for Desipio! [...]
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