Category Archives: Cubs

Next Man up?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Yesterday I reminisced, today we move forward.  I’ll break down the managerial candidates as I see them.  Keep in mind; this is one of the most important hires in Cubs history (on the other hand, it will have been 103 … Continue reading →

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One Drink to Remember, Another to Forget

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

For some reason, I already miss Lou.  I was ready for him to move on, but not like this.  Somehow, I wish his four seasons at the helm could have been reversed.  Those first two seasons were so fun.  Every … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I wasn’t able to engage in my normal banter with Des Moines Sports Freak 2 this week during our weekly show.  Therefore, I will challenge some of his incorrect positions and reaffirm others.  (Yeah, go ahead and think it, I’m … Continue reading →

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Favre. Blount. Lee.

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joseph Earp

It has been one of those days. There is a lot going on around the world of sports…but nothing I think worthy of a full post. Yes, that includes Brett Favre. We have talked enough about him to last a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Quick Hits

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

It’s official, writers block has taken over.   Joe cannot come back to work fast enough to give my mind the mental breather it needs.  That being said, we’re going with some quick hits today.  5.  Lou Piniella went all LeBron on … Continue reading →

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The Unwritten Rules of Sports Fandom

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I want to start out by saying that yesterday, I was butt ass wrong.  I have no idea what could make me think I should put down on paper for all the world to see that I thought the Cubs … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Kool-Aid

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

In a time of armageddon death thunderstorms, killer floods, hurricanes, and winter storms, there is a lot of crazy things that happen in this world, and time may be running out for all of us.  That means if the world … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wrap-up

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Joseph Earp

Here it comes, the weekend wrap-up with a sprinkle of forward thinking.  It was a great sports weekend, with the greatest golfer not making the cut, boxing coming back to the forefront, and the NBA playoffs.  You don’t get too … Continue reading →

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We Are Rockstars!!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Joseph Earp

Happy Monday to all! I hope your weekend was as good as mine was. Family events, drinking events, co-hosting a radio show, lazy Sunday…this one had it all. But in case you were in hiding the ENTIRE weekend, let me … Continue reading →

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Coach Cal! Big Ben! Cubs Bullpen!

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joseph Earp

IT’S FRIDAY!  Time for the weekend!  I apologize to all readers out there; my weekend began Wednesday evening.  I like having 30 days of vacation a year.  Go me and whatnot.  But, this gives me the opportunity to write my … Continue reading →

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