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“I’ve developed a new philosophy. I only dread one day at a time.”
Well, dears, it’s mid-August and Chicago’s North-siders continue to entrench themselves in a mire of mediocrity. But, hey! That doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun! With the Cubs losing in some...
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“I’m gonna go to the game. They could win. It could happen.”
I was in attendance of Monday’s contest between the Cubs and the Washington Nationals up in DC. What follows are a lot of random thoughts and details of the experience. If they seem boring or trifling...
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Your 2010 Chicago Cubs: A Look Back
I can’t count the number of times during 2010 when I heard someone say, “[Fill in the blank] has been the only good thing about this Cubs season.” Or, “[Fill in the blank] has been the only bright spot...
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2011 Cubs Convention Recap
A good chunk of this post ought to have been put up yesterday. Since that didn’t end up happening, however, I’m just gonna cram it all in today. Double your pleasure, double your fun! I’m going to...
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Predictorama!: Your 2011 Chicago Cubs, Part Two
A most happy MLB Opening Day to one and all! The Cubs turn doesn’t come until tomorrow afternoon, but there are several games (real games!) being played to hold us over for 24 hours. There is also...
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Wildcard Wednesday: Happy Birthday, Frank Oz!
Happy Wednesday, all. You know the drill… Today’s notable birthdays: Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803), Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (1878), Ian McKellen (1939), and FRANK OZ! (1944). And other stuff: Eyre M....
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While I Was Out…
I am afraid the FBB has been sadly neglected over the past few weeks, but I promise it has not been without just cause! I have been to and fro all over creation (well, really just New Market,...
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GM For a Day
It had reached that time of year when fans the nation over begin to put their GM caps on and think/talk about what moves they would make if they were in charge. GM caps aren’t nearly as fun to play …...
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Saying Goodbye: Your 2011 Chicago Cubs
“I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.” I know that the average Cubs fan was relieved when the 2011 season finally ended last week,...
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Saying Goodbye: Sean Marshall
The Cubs are bidding adieu to another gem… There wasn’t much not to like about Sean Marshall. In fact, I can’t think of a single thing. He was an excellent pitcher, as everyone is well aware. He’d been...
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