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Zambrano to Undergo LASIK surgery

The Original Dave — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:10:59 -0000

Zambrano to Undergo LASIK surgery

Carlos Zambrano really is a special baseball player. He played last season with a blurry right eye and had the best BA for a Cubs pitcher since 1900.

Now he's having LASIK surgery to correct the problem. Every little bit helps.

Big Z Has Right Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

The Original Dave — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:01:20 -0000

Big Z Has Right Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

It doesn't appear that Big Z needs any surgery. A day after reportedly "refusing" an MRI, Big Z underwent the procedure and was found to have right rotator cuff tendinitis. He's expected to miss one start with an extra day or two of rest. At this point his next start is scheduled for the last day of the road trip in Houston, and he should resume throwing in a couple of days.

Audio: Pat and Ron Calling Ram's Slam

The Original Dave — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:20:28 -0000

Here's the audio of Pat Hughes and Ron Santo calling Aramis Ramirez's grand slam in the 8th inning of the Cubs win over the Phillies Thursday, August 28, 2008.

This just might be one of those games we look back on and say "That's when I knew this team was special."

Of course, it couldn't possibly be the only moment this year we've said that. There have been too many to count. The sweep of the Brewers in Milwaukee after the Some Stars Game is just one other one.

But really this FanPost is about Pat and Ron. Well, really it's just about Ron. I mean, Pat Hughes is the consummate professional; there's nothing else to say. Ron, on the other hand, is the funniest play-by-play man in the Majors. Isn't that why all of Cubs Nation, and indeed the guys who produce SportsCenter, love that Old Cub so much?

It sounds like he's grabbing Pat by the shoulder as he's jumping up and down, then he doubles over as he's laughing.

Just one of many examples of Ron going ballistic after a Cubs home run.

"Can you believe it?!?!"

I don't know about you, but I'm starting to!