By The Soxman and Paul Schmidt (Paul Schmidt) – It’s time for round two! The Red Line series shifts south to U.S. Cellular Field, where this Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Cubs and Sox will once again take each other on in a battle for city supremacy. Now, that really sounds like I’m fired up about these games, doesn’t it? However I’ve always, as a Cub fan, felt like … [Read more...] about Cubs-White Sox Exchange Part Deux: Weather Will Be Better!
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Cubs-White Sox Exchange: Apathy Reigns!
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay (PMB)What a difference a year makes! Last season around this time, both Chicago teams were in first place and the Crosstown Classic actually came remotely close to living up to the absurd hype that accompanies it each year. It was so important that we actually ran two exchanges for each series, and broke comment records on all of them. (Those … [Read more...] about Cubs-White Sox Exchange: Apathy Reigns!
Peavy to White Sox?
By Soxman A bold move could be the “P” in Prozac to fix the South Side. Hot rumor from the San Diego Padres Beat Reporter Tom Krasovic: The Chicago White Sox have offered four players to the Padres for their ace Jake Peavy. The trade is apparently so close to getting done, that manager Bud Black met with Peavy Wednesday night to discuss it. If true, give Kenny … [Read more...] about Peavy to White Sox?
Manny’s Ban Redefines Good Wood.
By Soxman Baseball is Life. While extreme, this statement pretty much defines my passion for the game, my appreciation for anyone who can be successful at it, and for the rich historical tradition which has labeled it America’s Pastime. Well, if baseball is life I guess you could say that I’m feeling a lot like the biblical character Job right about now. Big Mac, … [Read more...] about Manny’s Ban Redefines Good Wood.
Inside-Out Sox Exchange
By Soxman and Paul M. Banks In a role reversal, our South Side super hero Soxman grabs the interview reigns to lead this week’s Sox exchange, as Paul M. Banks has been completely consumed by the three P’s…Play-offs, Politics, and Pitching (for his local softball team) In this week's exchange, our sports media dynamic duo discuss the AL Central race this young season, the … [Read more...] about Inside-Out Sox Exchange
Spring Sox Exchange
By The Soxman and Paul M. Banks (PMB) First off, I’d like to thank all the members of Soxman Nation that came out to give feedback on NBC Chicago.com in Soxman’s spring prospectus. We teamed up to possibly break the unofficial record for comments on the NBC homepage! Primary question out of the gate, what are your thoughts on the development of the kids most people have … [Read more...] about Spring Sox Exchange