Archive for March 2005
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March 29, 2005
Punctuation
Posted by Mike J. | 2:36 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
On Sunday I said that baseball coverage would resume the next day, but it turned out that I was a little off. Monday was the last day of Spring Break and with all the free time in the world, I didn’t manage to post. Now that classes have started, however, I expect that finding the […]
March 27, 2005
Baseball Coverage Resumes Tomorrow
Posted by Mike J. | 6:40 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
The Illini beat Arizona last night 90-89 in overtime, completing the greatest comeback I’ve ever seen in college basketball. There are others who have said plenty about the game already, and I would direct you to Big Ten Wonk, where all the action is recapped exhaustively.
I’m still breathless over that game. Back to baseball tomorrow.
March 18, 2005
Lines From Las Vegas
Posted by Mike J. | 1:19 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
Now that I don’t have finals to worry about anymore, I have all the time in the world to think about baseball.
Well, not right away, anyway. I’m leaving for Las Vegas on Sunday for Spring Break, a vacation that is rife with many distinct possibilities. If television and movies are as factual as I presume, […]
March 15, 2005
Is It Time To Despair Yet?
Posted by Mike J. | 12:07 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
It figures. When I’m trolling news sites and poring over meaningless Spring Training games, there’s not an ounce of interesting information. The second I get busy and have to turn in three final papers within 10 days of each other, there’s Cub news abound. Of course, none of it is good.
Abandon Ship! Mark Prior’s elbow […]
March 9, 2005
Rick Ankiel, OF?
Posted by Mike R. | 10:31 am | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
According to several news sources, Cardinals’ pitcher Rick Ankiel has decided to give up pitching and try to make the team as an outfielder. I really don’t even know where to begin with this one. Ankiel has always been an interesting guy to watch seeing as he has amazing stuff and absolutely no control. While […]
March 7, 2005
ESPN @ 1:05 CST
Posted by Mike J. | 12:12 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
Today is the day I watch my first Cubs game of 2005. Greg Maddux is expected to start, and once and future closer Joe Borowski will take the mound as well. Spring Training games are just tune ups, but I still hope he doesn’t suck.
Also in Carrie Muskat’s daily smattering of Cubs’ news is a […]
March 6, 2005
Sunday News
Posted by Mike J. | 11:56 am | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
Just a link today, regarding Sammy Sosa’s baffling ejection in the Orioles-Nationals game Saturday. Maybe the umpires were Cub fans.
March 4, 2005
Spring Is In the Air
Posted by Mike R. | 9:12 am | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
After what has seemed like an eternity, real live baseball has returned. The Cubs won their spring opener 2-1 against Oakland yesterday and man did it feel good to hear something actually happening. I love the hot stove offseason as much as the next guy, but it sure is a great feeling when the games […]
March 2, 2005
Pitching Matchups
Posted by Mike J. | 1:03 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
Happily, there’s no news to report from Mesa, Arizona again today. There are little tidbits that say Nomar is looking healthy, Jerry Hairston is playing well, and Borowski’s velocity is up, but those are things we expect rather than are surprised by.
Carrie Muskat casually drops an interesting sentence into the article, saying that “Cubs manager […]
March 1, 2005
Broadcast Schedule
Posted by Mike J. | 5:53 pm | Old Style Posts | Comments: 0
With a near-complete lack of news (which also means no injuries), I have only this to offer: a link to the broadcasting schedule for Spring Training games. Not much is available if you’re not in the Chicagoland area, but if you are, rejoice: WGN Radio will broadcast the first game of the year on Thursday, […]