Month: February 2015

All I’m Askin’ is for a Little Respect 90

Respect 90. Cheesy? Yes. Trite? A little. But you’d better believe that I’m buying in to Joe Maddon’s new catchphrase…

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The Rundown: Will David Ross Be Jon Lester’s Personal Catcher? Baez Lowers Hands at the Plate, Wainwright on Track to Make Opening Day Start Against Cubs

New Cub Jon Lester threw his first session of live batting practice yesterday, with Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Jorge…

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Name That Incorrect Tune: Cubs and Others as Mistaken Lyrics

Not one of us is immune to the growth of the occasional wild hair. But while most choose to pluck…

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Lefty Groove: Can Anthony Rizzo Continue to Rake vs. Southpaws?

Did you guys know that Anthony Rizzo was much better last year than in 2013? I know it hasn’t really been…

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2015 NL Central Preview: If They Can Stay Healthy and Cheat Father Time, Reds Could Get Hot

2014 record: 76-86, 4th in Central 2015 projection: 79-83, 5th in Central (based on PECOTA) Projected lineup: Billy Hamilton (CF) Joey…

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Recent Cubs News Steeped in Mystery

I doubt they’re the types of cases Hercule Poirot would investigate, but there is a level of mystery and intrigue…

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The Rundown: Manny Ramirez Hired As Hitting Consultant, Sammy Sosa Discussed, Single-Game Tickets On Sale March 6

Last night was a rough one for me as a Chicago sports fan. First the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane took an awkward…

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They Grow Up So Fast: Why I’m Not Opposed to Pace of Play Changes in Baseball

My son opened the garage door today. While it’s probably silly to view something so mundane as a signpost of…

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