Did You Guys Get TWO Past the Goalie in This Week’s Muskbag?
This may have already been discussed in the Shoutbox while I was recovering from the rooftop game, but I’m pretty sure not one, but two Sons of Jim Essian got questions into this week’s Muskbag. Meaning it’s the greatest Muskbag ever. Shall we?
Cubs Sign Jesus Christ; Christ Gives Up Grand Slam to Lee
CHICAGO, Ill.–The Cubs took a drastic step in their struggle to get out Astros slugger Carlos Lee Wednesday morning. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry signed Jesus Christ to a three-day contract reportedly worth thirty pieces of silver. Christ wore the number 99, as his first four choices, 3, 7, 12, and 40, were [...]
Friday Night Fukudome: Astros vs. Brewers
Clearly, the St. Louis Cardinals are at the top of every Cub fan’s Hate Chart (everyone else has Hate Charts too, right?). Which NL Central team is number two, though? I’m assuming everyone is exactly like me and at least respects the Pirates and the Reds, so the Astros and the Brewers are [...]
T79 #66: Craig Biggio “My God, Chip Caray Wants to Bang You”
Was there any greater satisfaction during the 2007 season than knowing each Cubs-Astros game crossed off the calendar meant that there was one less opportunity for Craig Biggio to torment the Cubs? For two full decades, Chip Caray’s favorite player, “The Beeg,” with his absurdly oversized jersey and his penchant for leaning into pitches [...]
There is a God, and He Hates the Astros
Thanks, Houston, for taking the loaded gun out of Jim Hendry’s hand!
EDIT: Bruce Miles politely suggests that the Astros may have done the Cubs a favor. Awesome, Bruce.
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