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I give credit to you, my lovely HJE readers, that you're not a part of the meatball culture in Chicago. I would like to think that during Sunday's NFC Championship, even if you were initially incensed that Jay Cutler was standing (the absolute NERVE) on the sidelines listening to what appeared to be Fallout Boy on his iPod, that ... Read More

So help you God if you answer this VERY SIMPLE Friday Night Fukudome incorrectly. If you have to have someone read it to you, Packers fans, please do so. VS. Bears Packers ... Read More

Let's be honest. You're already tailgating Sunday's NFC Championship game. And I don't blame you one bit. Win or lose, there's going to be a hell of an atmosphere in Chicago and in Soldier Field. I would appreciate a Bears win as much as I appreciate your tips. Make every day clear the way to ... Read More

Yeah, yeah, yeah. This is a Cubs blog. But yesterday, the Bears acquired Jay Cutler, arguably the best quarterback they've ever had. Who knew he was so jacked? And who knew a Google image search for "Jay Cutler" would yield such surprising results? Anyhow, Roundup time. Rick Morrissey is, of course, pissed about the best trade ... Read More

Have you ever heard anyone complain about Ike more than the Astros and their fans are doing this week? Yesterday, Cecil Cooper sat down with his long-time drinking Bud(dy) Selig to voice his "frustration" that the poor, poor Astros had to play two "home" games against the Cubs up at Miller Park. This is after his team's owner, ... Read More

Seriously? Is this how it's going to be in September? I was in the midst of a party to appease J-Kerm on Saturday. When I turned off the Cubs game, they had a very comfortable 9-1 lead. Ned Ryerson on Sunday told me that the final of the game was 14-9. Honestly? Eight runs ... Read More