Thursday, April 03, 2014

Just One Bad Century--April 3

Who stayed up and watched that game last night? I have to admit that I did. The Cubs lost in the bottom of the 16th inning. I have one observation about this season's Cubs: That closer (Jose Veras) reminds me of Mel Rojas. (For you youngsters and non-Cub fans...that's not a compliment.)

On to better topics...

Today in Wrigley Field history goes back to 1998. The first game without Harry in the booth. Find out who the first guest conductor was.

Today's Historical Event is Eddie Vrdolyak's re-election to the Cook County board in 1984; a poke in the eye to Harold Washington. Where were the Cubs?

Today's Cubs birthdays include the prospect that lured the Pirates into trading us Aramis Ramirez.

In the latest Cubs news: Don't look now, but Emilio Bonafacio leads the majors in hits, ex-Cub Matt Garza took a no-hitter into the 7th last night (and lost), and Carlos Villanueva has lost both games this season.

Although let's be realistic...the pitching has looked pretty good so far. They've only given up five runs in 26 innings.