Magic Number Countdown: 11

11 more wins. That’s all the Cubs need to collect to make the unthinkable thinkable and to set off what will be the most ridiculous party in the history of the city of Chicago. You know HJE has a plan to count this down in style. Below are my top eleven moments [...]


Does Gail Miss Eric Already?

Some quick food for thought. Did anyone notice after last night’s (Tuesday’s) game, that Gail Fischer was all over the place during the post-game show? At least twice while reading the highlights, she said the incorrect inning during which the highlight was taking place (she said Dempster’s four walks came in the third [...]


Photoshop #16

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Friday Night Fukudome: Corey Patterson vs. Eric Patterson

Maybe it’s because of his big brother. Maybe it’s because of his love affair with the former-letter site. Maybe it’s because he sort of sucks. But the more I watch Eric Patterson, the more he reminds me of his loathsome older brother, Corey Patterson. So, let’s put them in the Fukudome, [...]


Friday Night Fukudome: Mike Fontenot vs. Eric Patterson

Lou Piniella’s top of the order has been mostly baffling throughout the early stages of the 2008 season. Perhaps the most mind-boggling move he’s made, though, is to lead off with Mike Fontenot and then with Eric Patterson. If those were your two choices, and death were not an option, who would you [...]


Cubs Keep Dumb Guy Quota; Swap Soriano for Patterson

In case you hadn’t heard, yesterday the Cubs placed dumb guy Alfonso Soriano on the 15-day disabled list and called up dumb guy Eric Patterson to take his place. Soriano injured his calf, or hamstring, or hoof or something on his first chance Tuesday night. Presumably, Mike Fontenot will get a fair amount [...]