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Monthly Archives April 2007

Good News for #10

Former Chicago Cub great Ron Santo was released from the hospital Tuesday night and is expected to return to the WGN-AM radio booth on May 4th for the Cubs game against the Washington Nationals.
Santo had entered the hospital over the weekend for an “irregular heartbeat.” No surgery was required.
It’s always a sunny day with […]

Posted 25 April 2007 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)

Up, Over, Down and Through

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has been twisting himself in knots, trying to find a winning combination for his club.
So what do you do when the on-field talent isn’t performing up to off-season expectations? Break out a new version of an old dance, of course. And what better way to shake things up than […]

Posted 25 April 2007 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cubs Transactions § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Bad to Worse

The 2007 Chicago Cubs baseball season began in a knotty situation even before the first pitch.
Following the footsteps of a disastrous 2006, the Cubs were met at the door with news that the Tribune Company was peddling the organization - suitors welcome.
Off-season changes in the front office and on the field had taken place. […]

Posted 24 April 2007 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

To Eyre is Inhuman

Forget about the Curse of the Billy Goat. This year’s haunting of Wrigley Field and points beyond is the Chicago Cubs bullpen.
I haven’t decided yet whether they’re bad magicians or apparitions. Cub relievers have been mostly successful at making things disappear - like leads and balls flying out of the Friendly Confines.
What’s […]

Posted 23 April 2007 † Corked Bat § Comments & Opinion ‡ Comments (0)

Good Thoughts to #10

Former Chicago Cub great Ron Santo remains hospitalized today while undergoing tests for an irregular heartbeat.
Santo, who’s battle with diabetes is well documented, was admitted to the hospital last night.  His return to the radio booth has yet to be determined.
Good thoughts to Ron for a speedy recovery - and long overdue selection into the […]

Posted 22 April 2007 † Corked Bat § Chicago Cub Baseball News ‡ Comments (0)
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