Hire Jim Essian

Have a great day, all you dads out there. And all you non-dads have a great day, too. Todd Van Poppel demands it. ... Read More

It's a simple Friday Night Fukudome this week. Simple in explanation, that is. Not in decision. VS. Babies Puppies ... Read More

Please allow me to digress from Cubs baseball for- No, screw that. I don't have to ask for your permission. This is for all you married guys or, in the alternative, for you guys dating girls who celebrate things like the first time you went under-the-shirt, over-the-bra. Miss Piggy Mrs. Kermit and I have our four-year wedding ... Read More

Daryle Ward, son of Gary and object of white hot manlove around these parts, has tested the mettle of all that is right by signing with the White Sox. As I googled around to confirm my fear that the Fat Kangaroo had sold himself out to Meth Head Nation, I came across this. Keep in mind: Pete Rose Jr. left the Bears ... Read More

Several times this weekend, I had delusions of grandeur that I would write five "Top 79 Cub Killers of My Time" entries and schedule them to post each day this week. Since that would have been about a 10,000-time increase in the posting rate of the Top 79, I don't know why I thought that was remotely feasible. ... Read More

Hi to the greatest group of overemployed literates this side of the San Francisco Bay! It's me, Skip. Lou sent me a quick e-mail this morning, and I thought I'd help him out: From: Lou Piniella Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 11:29 AM To: Jim Essian Subject: Roundup Essian, No, nothing new has opened up here, for Christ's sake. Hey, I've got ... Read More

It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without a viewing of "Who all seen the leprechaun? Say, 'Yeah!'" Be safe out there tonight. ... Read More

I have to say, I'm pretty glad I couldn't unload the Winter Classic tickets I had. The game was pretty awesome. In one of the best gate giveaways ever, the Hawks gave Winter Classic binoculars to the crowd. The National Anthems (both Canadian and U.S.) were fantastic. One of the best moments was when the crowd ... Read More

Two of them at center ice. Contact me via the e-mail address in the sidebar ASAP if you're interested. ... Read More

If anyone is still looking for Winter Classic tickets for face value (plus Tickets.com fees), let me know via the e-mail address in the sidebar as soon as possible. I have two at center ice (i.e., right behind home plate). I'll even have Sweet Uncle Lou sign the ticket stubs, or something. ... Read More