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Rickey's bottom-up rebuild with the Pirates paid off big in 1960 and, as you say, for another 20 years after that.
Commented on An Open Letter To Theo Epstein on Jun 18 2013, 9:59p - 1 reply
If he wasn't a placeholder when he got the job, he certainly is today.
Commented on Dale Sveum: Placeholder, Or Championship Manager? on Jun 18 2013, 2:49p - 2 replies
Interesting and insightful analysis from Ivy Walls. Guess he thought Mark Cuban would win out...
Commented on An Open Letter To Theo Epstein on Jun 18 2013, 11:53a
Perfect example.
Commented on An Open Letter To Theo Epstein on Jun 17 2013, 11:08a
Theo and Jed seem headed for that long list of sports and entertainment execs who find that the magic they produced in one locale...
Commented on An Open Letter To Theo Epstein on Jun 17 2013, 11:06a - 8 replies
Not many trades change the course of a franchise, and the Colvin deal won't fall into that category.
Commented on Why Ian Stewart's Suspension Matters on Jun 16 2013, 1:44p - 3 replies
Don't look now, but somebody in the Rockies system taught Tyler Colvin to work the count.
Commented on Why Ian Stewart's Suspension Matters on Jun 15 2013, 9:18p - 5 replies
It's a Father's Day gift.
Commented on Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Mets, Friday 6/14, 6:10 CT on Jun 14 2013, 10:15p
section 11, row 19
Commented on Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Mets, Friday 6/14, 6:10 CT on Jun 14 2013, 9:35p - 1 reply
Made it to the game tonight.
Commented on Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Mets, Friday 6/14, 6:10 CT on Jun 14 2013, 9:23p - 3 replies
Nothing like a public figure grabbing some cheap headlines, eh?
Commented on The Wrigley Saga: Another Silly 'Cubs Move' Idea on Jun 13 2013, 10:47a - 2 replies
$2MM may not mean all that much to MLB or the Cubs, so the impact to the club of Stewart's year in limbo is negligible.
Commented on Ian Stewart Faces Fine, Suspension For Twitter Rant on Jun 11 2013, 5:17p - 3 replies
Here's hoping he's a little more durable than Horner.
Commented on 2013 MLB Draft: Open Thread on Jun 6 2013, 7:47p
A great pick – maybe the best first round choice ever for the Cubs.
Commented on 2013 MLB Draft: Open Thread on Jun 6 2013, 7:41p - 1 reply
Speaking of tradition, I believe I may have stumbled across the answer as to why the original "W" flag was white-on-blue,
Commented on A Modest Proposal For Wrigley's Landmark Scoreboard on Jun 6 2013, 1:44p
Tradition!!!
Commented on A Modest Proposal For Wrigley's Landmark Scoreboard on Jun 6 2013, 1:18p
That's an even better idea.
Commented on A Modest Proposal For Wrigley's Landmark Scoreboard on Jun 6 2013, 1:17p
The current version is overloaded.
Commented on A Modest Proposal For Wrigley's Landmark Scoreboard on Jun 6 2013, 7:26a - 2 replies
...annnd, for all those who missed out on '50's Chicago baseball on Channel 9,
Commented on A Tribute To Ryne Sandberg on Jun 4 2013, 10:55p
Those of us too young to remember Ryno's early days, but old enough to have witnessed his '96-'97 "comeback,
Commented on A Tribute To Ryne Sandberg on Jun 4 2013, 6:32p
Great shots, especially the panoramic view toward right with just the infield getting soaked.
Commented on Photos from Cubs/Diamondbacks June 1st, 2013 on Jun 3 2013, 10:14p - 1 reply
At least one of those Sunbelt towns should have a Johnny Mercer Stadium,
Commented on Mapping MLB's Future on Jun 3 2013, 9:35p
For the most part, distinctions between the two leagues always have been artificial.
Commented on Mapping MLB's Future on Jun 3 2013, 7:01p - 1 reply
Sammy's 10-year climb to the top gave him five years as perhaps baseball's biggest star.
Commented on 10 years ago Monday in Cubs history.... on Jun 3 2013, 6:23p
Keeping two leagues is essential...
Commented on Mapping MLB's Future on Jun 3 2013, 3:31p - 1 reply
OK, let's substitute "impressive" for "phenomenal."
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on Jun 1 2013, 1:28p - 1 reply
Wotta dump – literally!
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on Jun 1 2013, 11:49a
Must have been the wind pouring in from left center that sent that ball straight to Richardson.
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on Jun 1 2013, 11:36a - 1 reply
It differs only by degree, but where else can you find a sense of entitlement...
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on May 31 2013, 9:19p - 2 replies
The Giants didn't win anything until they left Candlestick Park,
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on May 31 2013, 12:01p - 2 replies
Hey Vonde, there's at least one regular you won't offend by reaching for the heart of Cubness.
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on May 29 2013, 2:21p - 2 replies
Hey Vonde, there's at least one regular you won't offend by reaching for the heart of Cubness.
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on May 29 2013, 2:16p - 1 reply
Wrigley Field has always been a great place to watch baseball.
Commented on Is Wrigley Field the Cubs' Real Curse? on May 28 2013, 4:19p
A Leap of Faith
Posted on May 27 2013, 12:37p
An amazing collection...
Commented on Bleacher Bum/Ray's Bleachers tribute on May 26 2013, 5:07p - 1 reply
Jack has to be tops...
Commented on Who's On The Mount Rushmore Of Cubs Broadcasters? on May 25 2013, 3:11p
Unfortunately, the overall impact of Cubs' owners far overshadows player achievements.
Commented on Who Goes On The Cubs' Mount Rushmore? on May 25 2013, 2:32a
Dale reminds me more of Tram every day.
Commented on What has been the stat of the year thus far for the Cubs? on May 24 2013, 12:03a
The Shark & Jax potential 20-loss seasons would be my favorite.
Commented on What has been the stat of the year thus far for the Cubs? on May 23 2013, 1:51p - 1 reply
Thanks, Al...
Commented on Off Day OT: Most Amazing Thing You've Seen In A Game on May 21 2013, 11:29p
In person, I'll go with Walt Moryn's shoestring catch for the final out of Don Cardwell's no-hitter.
Commented on Off Day OT: Most Amazing Thing You've Seen In A Game on May 21 2013, 12:52p - 1 reply
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