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Monthly Archives February 2007

Prior Offense

“This is like deja vu all over again - Yogi Berra
Not only was Yogi a helluva ballplayer, but he was a reluctant sage as well.
For that quip peers into the heart of every Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Because, as Cubs fans, we know when things are looking up, it’s probably a good time to […]

Posted 27 February 2007 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Dempster Diving

The advent of actual spring games commences this week, and what better time to assess Chicago Cubs baseball than the present.
As we all know, Gentleman GM Jim Hendry was an active ol’ boy this off season, even with IV tubes dangling from his carcass and cardiologists hovering his hospital bed. GM Jim was […]

Posted 25 February 2007 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Fluff with Stuff

“Hope springs eternal” and as much as I despise cliches, this one is no better captured than in the hearts and minds of baseball fans - particularly Chicago Cubs baseball fans. And no better time than the present with the start of spring training.
At the end of each of the past 98 years, the […]

Posted 21 February 2007 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Just Pay the Man, Jimbo

From A to Z, tomorrow is a big day for Chicago Cubs baseball. And it’s only the second full day of spring training.
Tuesday is the day the Cubs hope to avoid A (arbitration) with Z (Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano). From all indications it’s a day that will likely come and pass […]

Posted 19 February 2007 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Those Seven Magic Words…

Catchers and pitchers report to spring training.

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Posted 15 February 2007 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)
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