Recently, I began to reflect on my tenure as a Chicago Cubs fan, starting with the excruciating pain endured in 2006. At that point in time, the Cubs were comparable to the 2016 Atlanta Braves, as they housed numerous veterans at the end of their careers, along with young prospects […]
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Sixteenth Podcast Featuring Special Guest Chris Duhon!
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Sox, Cubs Make Moves for 2015
When I think about an ace, or leader of a starting rotation, I think of a pitcher that has experience with an impressive statistical backing. Jeff Samardzija and Jon Lester both fit the criteria of an ace perfectly. Lester has won multiple World Series championships with the Boston Red Sox […]
The Future Is Here After The Samardzija Trade
It was still difficult for me to fathom when I learned that the Cubs had finally traded Jeff Samardzija after nearly two years on the trade block. Year in and year out we witnessed the Cubs dangle Samardzija in front of teams as trade bait, yet no team had worked […]