Headlines for February, 2004
ENOUGH!
The "Bartman Baseball" was blown up Thursday. The Today Show was in town to feature the event, which was televised around the nation. The promoters even brought an in "Oscar-winning special effects man" to perform the deed. Major League Baseball players are universally puzzled by the widespread fascination over this horsehide albatross. Meanwhile, entertainment promoters everywhere are wondering whether Babe Ruth's [read more...]
Cursed and Comfy
Serial killers have been executed with less fanfare.And not only was there more cheering at this execution, but it was far more gruesome. The accused and convicted was literally blown to smithereens, in the blink of an eye. And this to a chorus of cheers so loud, you would have thought it was a crowd witnessing their team win a [read more...]
Passion of the Cubs Started Early – Too Early
For Chicago Cubs cronies, the controversy surrounding Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson's new film, is old news. Sacrilegious, sure, but Northsiders have been for weeks dealing with the Passion -- of the Cubs.Perhaps the greatest threat to the success of either? Overwhelming expectations. Gibson's film is purported to contain the most graphic and realistic representation of the last hours of [read more...]
Only in Chicago
Thursday, February 26, 2004 It is a strange thing to be a sports fan in Chicago. Fans here are among the most rabid, most loyal creatures in the universe, but with this comes a strange type of depression, bordering on schizophrenia. Chicagoans love to win; they wish nothing more than for their teams to win championships, but the ownership of the major [read more...]
Signing Maddux: Wisely or Unwisely?
Several of my friends, all Chicago White Sox fans, have something to smile about this week.My friends have been glum since last summer with the hated cross-town Cubs winning the NL Central Division while the White Sox foundered just short of the playoffs. Their angst was only placated by the Steve Bartman foul ball incident and the Cubs loss to [read more...]
Yankees Envy a New North Side Passion
They're easy to hate, but often easier to envy.The Yankees and Alex Rodriguez deserve each other. Each is rich and needy, but maintain one significant difference. The Yanks display remarkable loyalty to fans, and a good product. A-Rod has showed a sincere sense of selfish ambition and disloyalty to those who've cheered for him. Now that's over, pleasing Steinbrenner is [read more...]
Cubs’ Hendry On a Roll
It's one thing when the team's on fire, but the general manager?GM's in Chicago should watch Jim Hendry operate right now. He's rollin'. Hendry remains quietly in the midst of one of the better GM streaks this city has seen in some time. A microcosm for Hendry's talents, the negotiations with Greg Maddux and difficult agent Scott Boras have been handled [read more...]
Cubs Get R-Rated … Good
Put the kids to bed, or cover their eyes. It's time for the Chicago Cubs to move up - in ratings. Call the FCC if you want, but we're getting Rated-R - Finally.Time to darken the tender sunshine atmosphere, and add more night-ball at Wrigley. Inserting extra night games into the Cubs schedule not only adds to a national appeal, it [read more...]
Still Missing ‘Sweetness’
If I were a running back in the NFL, there are a few places I would love to play. The offensive line in Denver seems to turn every sixth-round draft pick into a 1,500-yard rusher. A bunch of backs have made a name for themselves as runners and receivers in that San Francisco west coast offense. The legendary smash-mouth style [read more...]
Low Expectations Leave White Sox Sitting Pretty
What are you so afraid of Sox fans? You'd think that the White Sox had raised another white flag during the off-season from the negative energy coming from the South Side. Much of this malaise is simply a product of watching the other side of the city spend money.The North Siders currently carry the city bragging rights after an NLCS [read more...]
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