The Muskbox Hasn’t Yet Learned of Theriot’s Cardinalism

Posted On 01 Dec 2010 By . Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs, Muskbox.
The Muskbox Hasn’t Yet Learned of Theriot’s Cardinalism This week's Muskbox sadly came out just before Ryan Theriot was traded to the Cardinals, natural enemies of the Cub. But that's okay. I suspect that next week's Muskbox is going to be absolutely epic in its garment-rending. But fisking duty calls. Marlon Byrd was awesome in center field this year. Did he get any votes for a ... Read More

Magic Number Countdown: 11

Posted On 29 Sep 2008 By . Under: Cubs, Postseason.
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 of the 2008 season (in ... Read More

Does Gail Miss Eric Already?

Posted On 09 Jul 2008 By . Under: Broadcasters & Journalists, Cubs.
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 inning, for one). She ... Read More

Photoshop #16

Posted On 26 Jun 2008 By . Under: Cubs, Photoshops.
Photoshop #16 Have fun with this one. CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE ... Read More

Friday Night Fukudome: Corey Patterson vs. Eric Patterson

Posted On 13 Jun 2008 By . Under: Friday Night Fukudome.
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, and see who survives. ... Read More

Friday Night Fukudome: Mike Fontenot vs. Eric Patterson

Posted On 18 Apr 2008 By . Under: Friday Night 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 go with? ... Read More

Cubs Keep Dumb Guy Quota; Swap Soriano for Patterson

Posted On 17 Apr 2008 By . Under: Cubs, Transactions.
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 of playing time at second ... Read More