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March 2012

Boston Has a Case of Buyer’s Remorse. Or Just a Case of Sour Grapes

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Yesterday, news came out that the Boston Red Sox had sent a young minor league first baseman named Jair Bogaerts to the …

Batting practice, anyone?

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Before we get to today’s practice game against the Padres, let’s get through a few items first.  We know that unfortunately for …

The Great Jeff Samardzija Experiment

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Today, the Cubs played the Indians at HoHoKam and Jeff Samardzija was the starting pitcher for the home team.  The Cubs couldn’t …

I Went to Spring Training and All I Got Was….A Lifetime of Memories

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  “The strongest thing that baseball has going for it today are its yesterdays.”  -Lawrence Ritter   Yes, the late Lawrence Ritter, …

Wrigley Field Scoreboard

Top Ten List: Things to look forward to with ten days left until Opening Day

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  We are now slightly less than ten days away from Opening Day on April 5th, barring a rainout that we hope …

Another Contest To Keep You Interested (In April, At Least)

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Once upon a time, World Series Dreaming founder Anno Catuli and devoted minion Rice Cube made a gentlemen’s bet where we argued …

Alfonso Soriano Looking Like the Leader Sveum Wants Him to Be

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I know that we are still in Spring Training, but there are a few players in camp for the Chicago Cubs who …

Cubs Practice Game #…Awww heck, I lost count

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Who can keep track when the games are on during work hours and there’s March Madness to be had?  Are your brackets …

While LaHair Has Been Promised the Job, Rizzo is Making His Case

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  One of the most amazing aspects about Spring Training, is how quickly the opinion of a specific player can change. Late …

Cubs Practice Game(s) #17A and #17B: Ties are lame

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Just before the off-day (oooh, more cuts soon), the Cubs hosted the Rangers and sent some B-listers to Phoenix to face off …