Archives for June 2008

 By Paul M. Banks  From sports talk radio to internet comment threads to discussions held at sports bars, the Cubs’ Alfonso Soriano is a hot topic. Whether it’s positive or negative, depends on the week, or sometimes the day. Last Wednesday night, the Cubs leadoff hitter was a hero and local deity after driving in the winning run with a walk-off single. A week from … [Read more...] about Soriano: Just Like 2006 Grossman

By Seymour Pennants  I’m in a great mood today.  Even though young whipper-snapper Banks called me the crabbiest man in baseball, I’m still in a great mood. The Cubs have the best record in MLB, coming back from a 9-0 deficit to win 10-9 (Hooooly Cow!).  Even the south-siders are in first place in their division (does anyone other than Soxman actually care though?).  … [Read more...] about The best name in baseball: Fukudome t-shirt contest