Category Archives: Baseball

The Cubs, Chicago and the Chair — Part One

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Roger

I’ve rooted for the Cubs my whole life and I will continue to do so. But I’m moving out of state. In my head, I kinda feel like the Cubs won this for me as a going-away present. To return … Continue reading →

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The Cubs Are in the World Series

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Roger

I’ve always known that it would happen sometime in my lifetime. It’s one of the reasons I never stopped rooting for them. How depressing would it be to have it happen the year after I gave up? The Cubs played … Continue reading →

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Some Deep and Meaningful Thoughts on Stadium Names

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Roger

The White Sox recently announced that the name of their ballpark will soon change to Guaranteed Rate Field. That just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? The fact that the logo consists of a giant arrow pointing straight down is … Continue reading →

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Brewers vs. Cubs — Miller Park

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Roger

When the 2016 baseball season began and it became immediately apparent that the Cubs were very, very good, I decided I couldn’t let the year go by without seeing at least one game. Miller Park, in Milwaukee is almost twice … Continue reading →

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Cubs vs. Brewers — Wrigley Field

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Roger

My sister called me on Wednesday evening and said friends of hers had given her a couple free tickets to the Cubs-Brewers game on Thursday afternoon and did I want to go? I had to rearrange my schedule a little. … Continue reading →

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