Archive for the ‘Carlos Zambrano’ Category

Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Monday, June 6th, 2011

The beauty of the Chicago Cubs is the simplicity of their design. Just when you think they've lost in the crappiest way you could ever imagine, they find a way to do something even worse the very next day. That was the case on Sunday, as the Cubs got swept by ...

The Chicago Cubs Have Arrived With My Ulcer

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Well, the moment has arrived for those of us who have the sometimes unfortunate designation of being a Chicago Cubs fan. And I'm not talking about you douchebags that show up at Wrigley during the year to drink beer and soak up the sun but don't know who that day's starting ...

Hey Did You Hear What the Chicago Cubs Did?

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

We're sorry. We know it's late. We know it's old news. We know that by now you're way beyond the fact that the Cubs clinched their second straight NL Central title over the weekend and have now set their eyes squarely on making the World Series. Still sounds funny to say ...

A Retrospective Look at Hurricane Carlos’ Path of Destruction

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a no-hitter in person? Well, have ya? If you answered yes, then do we ever have a solution for you: a guest entry from Cousin Charlie, long-time friend of the program who was in attendance at Miller Park on Sunday ...

I Did Not Z That One Coming

Monday, September 15th, 2008

[caption id="attachment_2465" align="alignright" width="309" caption="'Los points to the sky after recording the final out, courtesy of Chicago Tribune"][/caption] People sometimes wonder why I nerdily keep score at every baseball game that I attend. The answer is always the same. "You never know when you'll be at a no-hitter. This scorecard could be ...

Let the Doomsday Count Begin

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

As has been posted here before, we're not immune to believing in curses around here, no matter how crazy they may seem. This is especially true when it comes to the Chicago Cubs. Many of us are true Cubs fans, not just the beer toting, partying variety. Now, the Cubs have the ...

Chris Young Deserves To Be An All-Star

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

Now I know I'm a total homer Padre fan, but I was looking at the list for the "Fan Vote" for the final slot on the N.L. All-Star team today and I don't understand why this is even a competition. At last count, San Diego's Chris Young was barely holding ...