Editor’s Note: I’m leaving this note here for a while, in case some are confused as to why there would be a “Good, Better, Best” recap written even after a Cubs loss. It’s because nobody else will do it. If it’s criticism and doom and gloom you’re looking for, you can find it anywhere online – even after a win. So, I’m doing the opposite of that.
Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates
Result: L (0-2)
Record: 1-4
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Editor’s Note: OK, it’s four games into the season and I’m already sick of this. Not recapping games, but having to do this “Good, Bad & Ugly” format. So, from here on out, this is going to be called Cubs Good, Better, Best and I am going to find the positives in every game, win or lose. Why, yes, I do love a challenge…
Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates
Result: L (2-7)
Record: 1-3
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Though I’ve been consumed with the beginning of baseball season this week, this intro is dedicated to the Washington Wizards, who clinched their first playoff spot since 2008. This has been a huge goal for John Wall, et. al., and I give a ton of credit to these guys for overcoming a slow start and a few lulls during the season to turn into a really intriguing, fun to watch team. The other night Steve Buckhantz said that, when they’re on and playing to their potential, this is a team that can beat anyone in the league. The question is can they do it four out of seven games. The good news is we’re going to find out. And it sounds like reinforcements might be on the way…
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Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates
Result: W (3-2)
Record: 1-2
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Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates
Result: L (3-4)
Record: 0-2
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Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates
Result: L (0-1)
Record: 0-1
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WOO HOO!!!
Opening Day (yes, I am formally capitalizing it) is finally here, and in celebration I’m breaking out my keyboard and banging the keys to create my first ever season preview. If you’ve read much of my writing here before (Hi, Aunt Neicie…), you know that I am far from an insider…more like a troublingly interested fan. If you haven’t read much of my writing before, I’m, uh, the world’s preeminent expert on baseball prognostication. Either way, I guarantee you’ll get your money’s worth out of this preview.
I’m breaking the roster into squads and for each I’ll give a quick synopsis of what the Cubs are opening the season with, along with a best- and worst-case scenario for the season. I’ll post my season prediction at the end of the post. So, without further ado… Continue reading
This is a pretty abbreviated issue of the Filaments, so consider it Part 1. I’ll post some more stuff this weekend. The streak is alive!
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Get off my lawn! I turned 40 this week, sit down and let me tell you how much better things were back in my day…
This has nothing to do with anything, I just wanted to post this picture.
Happy Pi Day! It is also the last Filaments of my 30’s. Those who know me know this is the beginning of a three year run of significant birthdays. This year is the big Four-Oh, next year is the 20th anniversary of turning 21 (woohoo!) and the year after is my second 21 (woohoo!). I came up with this concept when I thought I would actually still party like I was 21. Actually, I probably do, I was a fairly tame 21 year old. Now I’m just old. On to the links!
So…many…freakin’…candles…
