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MLB the Show musings, MLB commentary, mainly my beloved Chicago Cubs
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Monday, May 9, 2016

State of the Cubbies - 5-9-16

Posted on May 9, 2016 at 02:17 PM.

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I have been a Cubs fan my whole life (26 years and some change). I grew up during an era of the team in which I have seen more playoff births then most groups of die hards, but the learning curve of heartbreak was much quicker. '98, '03, '07,'08, and '15. Considering a ball club that has only seen 17 total playoff appearances in THEIR ENTIRE EXISTANCE, I should consider myself spoiled.

I was in college for the Lou Pinella era. These two seasons were the height of my Cub delirium. ... Read More

Friday, April 22, 2016

Home Opener - An opener of my perspective

Posted on April 22, 2016 at 04:11 PM.

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This is the view of my section. I am so excited to sitting in those green beauties once again (Well, 2 rows closer than last year &#128525

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I don't know if it is just me, but I am trying really hard not to overdue my excitement just yet. Lots of expectations, predictions, etc. No, I am not selling out to some curse theory, hoax, hex, or such either. As I have gotten ... Read More