SB Nation User Blog: socalicubsfan

Dustin Eglseder passes

socalicubsfan — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:37:05 -0000

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dustin Eglseder, the young man who won last year's "Ultimate 7th Inning Stretch Contest". Dustin was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and, according to the article, had undergone a recent surgery. I know he'll be watching down and cheering on the Cubs...

Links:
MLB Story:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070922&content_id=2224019&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
Chicago Tribune:
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_whatsgoinon/2008/07/fan-who-sang-tm.html

Wrigley tour

socalicubsfan — Sat, 31 May 2008 04:07:47 -0000

Excuse me if this has already been discussed, but I recently returned to Chicago to visit family for my niece's high school graduation. I purchased tickets for the Memorial Day game only to find out that the graduation party was the day of the Cubbies game. Ugh!

Instead, with Sunday being my only "free time" and the Cubs playing out of town, the wife and I headed to Wrigley to find my brick paver and watch the game from a few of the local establishments. As we searched for the paver (and enjoyed an Old Style at Harry's new place), I inquired about the availability of tickets for a Wrigley Tour. No luck, I was informed - sold out (the Internet told me the same story). I was told that I could "stand by" and see if there were any no shows... 15 minutes later, the wife and I went on the tour of Wrigley. If you've never had the opportunity - DO IT! It was one of the coolest things ever... The things you're allowed access to is unreal. I have a whole new perspective of the Friendly Confines. From the press box to the clubhouse to the dugout - one word "AMAZING!"

Cool side note, aside from all the wedding parties (nice touch for my wife!), we got to see "Challenger", the bald eagle used on Memorial Day's game go through a few practice runs!

Anyone else out there go on the tour?

Who should be the back up CF?

socalicubsfan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:28 -0000

I know I've seen posts discussing who the back up to Pie should be for the Cubs. But now both the Tribune and Sun Times are reporting that the both Reed Johnson and Jeff DaVanon "could draw the Cubs interest." http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/eyre-experienci.html and http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/857360,eyrecubs032308.article - Did I do that okay, AL? Never done this before :)

Anyways, give me your feedback on the poll - another new adventure for me... GO CUBS!

Poll

Who should the Cubbies have as the infamous CF back-up plan?

Coco Crisp

13 votes

Reed Johnson

23 votes

Jeff DaVanon

1 votes

Brandon Inge

1 votes

Kenny Lofton

22 votes

Marcus Thames

3 votes

None - Let's see what we got!

43 votes

106 votes | Poll has closed