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Friday Roundup: The “I Don’t Know How to Use the Internet” Edition

Posted On 15 Mar 2013 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Ex-Cubs, Friday Roundup.
Friday Roundup: The “I Don’t Know How to Use the Internet” Edition Why is the Roundup so late? Because of a horrible, horrible thing that has come to pass. It's with a sadness in my heart that I report that Google is discontinuing Google Reader. Since HJE has existed, Reader has been the way I do the Roundup. For years, it was the easiest way to pull articles from all the terrible websites I read. Including this one. It was a quick (or exhausting) break from work. Now, I find myself forced to move over to Feedly. Which is...ehhhh. I'm sure Reader will pop up on Google+ anyhow. Which, by the way, is such a refreshingly clean social network. Probably because none of my friends ever post anything on it. Oh, well.

The Muskbox Is an Equal-Hand Opportunity Employer

Posted On 14 May 2012 By Bad Kermit. Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs, Muskbox.
The Muskbox Is an Equal-Hand Opportunity Employer Growing up as a pure left-handed baseball player, my options on the field were limited. I was primarily a first baseman, though I did have my fair share of opportunities in the outfield and one ill-advised stint behind home plate (Why do they even SELL left-handed catcher's mitts?). I've come to accept the fact that there are really only five positions on a baseball diamond for left-handers. The latest Muskbox has not yet accepted the same fact. Even more amazingly, someone finally asks a good question, and it's followed up with NO ANSWER. Muskbox, away!

The Muskbox is Not Quite Dead Yet

Posted On 03 May 2012 By Bad Kermit. Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs, Muskbox.
The Muskbox is Not Quite Dead Yet Despite appearances, I'm not letting HJE die a slow death. In fact, I'm working on another facelift for the old girl, which will probably take longer than the T79. Also, there may be a return of a beloved feature on the horizon. No, not the Shoutbox. I haven't gotten around to that yet. In this latest episode of Muskbox, the fans lament Bryan LaHair's lack of at-bats (DAFUQ?) and wonder what might have been for the Peoria Chiefs if Albert Pujols were still playing there. Yup.

The 2011 Cubs Season in Review. Horrible, Horrible Review.

Posted On 29 Sep 2011 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs.
The 2011 Cubs Season in Review.  Horrible, Horrible Review. The 2011 season ground to a merciful halt yesterday. In a beautiful display of symmetry, it ended much the same way it started, with Ryan Dempster walking everyone in the park, serving up a grand slam, and losing to a shitty team. In case you missed the past six months of baseball, the Cubs didn't make the playoffs ... Read More

Is This the Last Muskbox of the Season? ONLY THE BUN KNOWS FOR SURE.

Posted On 26 Sep 2011 By Bad Kermit. Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Muskbox.
Is This the Last Muskbox of the Season? ONLY THE BUN KNOWS FOR SURE. There is a very real and sad possibility that last week's Muskbox may be the last one of the season. Meaning they will certainly address those last remaining questions you have about the Cubs. All of the important stuff, like HOW DID THE CUBS FARE WITH RUNNERS IN SCORING POSITION IN 2000??? The Muskbox is nothing if ... Read More

The Top 79 Cub Killers of My Time #29: Preston “Wears T-Shirts…Sometimes” Wilson

Posted On 25 Aug 2011 By Bad Kermit. Under: The Top 79.
The Top 79 Cub Killers of My Time #29: Preston “Wears T-Shirts…Sometimes” Wilson Surely, you remember Preston Wilson. His hair was kinda- I don't know- brown. Well, not really brown. Oh, he's tall. Yeah. Kinda- kinda tall. Sorta tall. And he's always wearing- like- t-shirts. I mean, he's Preston. PRESTON. You know? Preston. Press-TONE! And he's the 29th biggest Cub ... Read More

Friday Night Fukudome: Lee vs. Ramirez

Posted On 19 Aug 2011 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Ex-Cubs, Friday Night Fukudome.
Friday Night Fukudome: Lee vs. Ramirez Well, it's still Jim Hendry day, and old Jim made a few good moves during his time. No question, however, the two best moves he made were (1) trading Bobby Hill, Matt (hee hee!) Bruback, and Jose Hernandez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Aramis Ramirez and Kenny Lofton; and (2) trading Hee Seop Choi to the Florida Marlins for ... Read More

The Top 79 Cub Killers of My Time #36: Billy “Goat” Wagner

Posted On 27 Jul 2011 By Bad Kermit. Under: The Top 79.
The Top 79 Cub Killers of My Time #36: Billy “Goat” Wagner Billy Wagner has had a very long, very successful MLB career. Wagner was half of a lethal back end of a Houston Astros bullpen in the early '00s. Wagner saved games behind setup man Octavio Dotel. He's saved quite a few of them in his sixteen seasons. 422, to be precise. He might be stuck ... Read More

The Muskbox FINALLY Addresses All of Your Burning Questions About…Scott Moore

Posted On 21 Dec 2010 By Bad Kermit. Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs, Muskbox.
The Muskbox FINALLY Addresses All of Your Burning Questions About…Scott Moore Of all the obscure former Cubs who were once traded for Kyle Farnsworth and Steve Trachsel, and who you didn't even realize were reacquired by the Cubs, Scott Moore is that specific one. And he's actually the subject of a question in this week's Muskbox. Scott. Moore. I'm stunned the Cubs would spend $10 million on Pena and ... Read More

I’m Shocked–SHOCKED–That the Muskbox Addresses Maddux

Posted On 24 Nov 2010 By Bad Kermit. Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs, Ex-Cubs, Muskbox.
I’m Shocked–SHOCKED–That the Muskbox Addresses Maddux If you thought that this week's Muskbox would ask whether or not Greg Maddux will be the next Cubs pitching coach, say another sooth, give yourself a gold star, and prepare for your weekly reminder of why you're embarrassed to be a Cubs fan. And, if you're NOT so embarrassed, thank you for your contributions to the Muskbox this week. Now that ... Read More
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