“This Old Cub’s†candid take on the 2008 baseball season By Paul M. Banks WGN radio broadcaster Ron Santo is a legendary figure within the Chicago Cubs organization. His number #10 was the third number retired by the Cubs, honoring a stellar Cubs career that included nine All-Star appearances and five Gold Gloves. The current Chicago Cubs color analyst held a press … [Read more...] about The Ron Santo Interview
Archives for June 2008
Cubs Legend Ron Santo Opens Little League Park
By Paul M. Banks On Saturday, June 14th, current WGN radio Cubs broadcaster Ron Santo appeared at Little Cubs Field in Freeport, IL. Santo, a legendary figure within the Cubs franchise, appeared for the Cubs’ official opening of a little league park built to replicate Wrigley Field. In “Pretzel City,†about 30 miles west of Rockford, Santo was the guest of honor at a … [Read more...] about Cubs Legend Ron Santo Opens Little League Park
Fantasy Flopping
Soxman’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Insider  Ok, the Cubs have swept the White Sox and my fantasy baseball team is now under .500 (35-37), for the first time in the 12-year history of me playing this game. What more could go wrong? How about Carlos Zambrano going on the DL? Alas, we take a look at this week’s fantasy picture.  Sizzlers  Jermaine Dye At … [Read more...] about Fantasy Flopping
Fantasy Flip-Off
Poor week takes Soxman from first to worst (almost)  Most of the time the phrase “what a difference a week can make,†implies something positive. However, my fantasy team tanked on a massive scale this past week…going 0-6 for the first time all season. Not only did I lose my hold on first place, I dropped to sixth in an eight-team division. Sadly, playing in … [Read more...] about Fantasy Flip-Off
Rating the Kitschy, Retro Pro Team Fight Song
By Paul M. Banks “Here come the Hawks,†is by far the best of all the kitschy, retro Chicago pro team fight songs. You’re likely hearing “Go, Cubs, Go†plenty enough this season Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers is a great name for band making music that would be entitled “Go Go White Sox†An older classic, “Bear Down†with … [Read more...] about Rating the Kitschy, Retro Pro Team Fight Song
Who Goes Third?
TSB.net NBA Draft Nerd David K. and Timberwolves die-hard fan Andy Weise discuss what Minnesota should do with the #3 overall pick in the NBA Draft. While Derrick Rose/Michael Beasely is the true storyline of the 2008 NBA Draft, there is a pretty interesting debate building with what the Timberwolves should do with the third overall pick. Unlike the top two players, there … [Read more...] about Who Goes Third?
Fantasy First
Soxman’s Team tied for First!  In all that is the mind numbing game of fantasy baseball, perhaps my “rant†about Paul Konerko and other under performers had the “Ozzie Guillen Effect†on my team as I’m now tied for first in my 16-team dynasty league.  Sizzlers  Paul Konerko FINALLY Paulie is showing some flashes of heat. In the past seven days, … [Read more...] about Fantasy First
Thunder Struck Sox Exchange
By The Soxman and Paul M. Banks  Storms ripped through the Chicagoland area this week and the White Sox brought the thunder from their lumber in a huge way on this home stand. This left Soxman’s ears windblown and Paul Banks quoting Al Gore. Put aside Obama and Hillary for now and make way for the Sportsbank’s White Sox “dream ticket†in another edition of the … [Read more...] about Thunder Struck Sox Exchange
Happy World Environment Day from Vegetarian Slugger
Prince Fielder’s diet very Earth-friendly By Paul M. Banks Thursday June 5th was “World Environment Day,†a holiday not very well known in America. Chicago played a special role, serving as the United Nations North American host city. On this day, I attended the International Climate Change Forum at the beautiful Botanic Garden in gorgeous Glencoe, Illinois. (see … [Read more...] about Happy World Environment Day from Vegetarian Slugger
U.S. Cellular Field Stadium Club Experience
By Paul M. Banks Whoever believes America is truly a classless society has never bought tickets to a baseball game. The press box and suites are located next to each other for literal and metaphorical reasons. The best views of the game are on the stadium’s middle level, so it’s also where the people deemed “most important†reside. Also, most journalists are born … [Read more...] about U.S. Cellular Field Stadium Club Experience