tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18150887065758515932024-03-12T17:57:10.945-05:00Pig Pen's Denunique views about music, sports and the world in general...Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-63880367656702457542008-05-21T13:58:00.013-05:002008-11-12T20:33:14.529-06:00Wrigley Field Name Change?<div><div><div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnghh2HHuLmgxrUrviuF_QG5ppUFZN-BOWGcsTO8-o1wN4oyliV_lGPdEuEQN1SCSLiCGV7PkbrWbopz-PVpTzuNguS7VVTHzD9BZMYOmnM02Ui672akYj1jigQOdPFXk7mFQI0RpqOsg/s1600-h/cubs-slug-cards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202920429012323490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnghh2HHuLmgxrUrviuF_QG5ppUFZN-BOWGcsTO8-o1wN4oyliV_lGPdEuEQN1SCSLiCGV7PkbrWbopz-PVpTzuNguS7VVTHzD9BZMYOmnM02Ui672akYj1jigQOdPFXk7mFQI0RpqOsg/s400/cubs-slug-cards.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Go Cubs Go!!!</strong><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">Hi Everybody,</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">I think blogging is a great thing, however I simply don't have the time to contribute to such an endeavour. Maybe I'll catch the writing bug as the Cubs march on towards a potential championship run. However, I felt compelled to write for the first time since last October. Hope you enjoy! If not, my 1-3 readers, I sincerely apologize for waisting your time. Hopefully the pictures made you laugh.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202921910776040642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSY2OMfTZEHSWS1OoONEa5LgS9ZrQnd-Q9jmIzW8_X9gRQmn5qK7ySyB8is4X5oo8X-3LFf3I1Tg_s1WfaPFGI33ajIoR6cHbhZDg-yVYf_b0RaiTTIiN8fpxUue82vUftuQb_viHGTHc/s400/pinella.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">Lou's horse pick of the day, Sir Kingsford in the 6th at Pimlico</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">ON THE WRIGLEY NAME CHANGE...</span></div><div align="left"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202922314502966482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWvvhvq9P65rGcatMugTCF69N9zm67a9bNK4KD7arLS8PgLfZJD0A2b7p8oOuXQKGz2U6SJRP-mIciLYgQKdIZ4Ovglsi_0EFzc_v0NIS5yjSfnHiYcSoVlMG2swlI6oZZkc1U7hBpvE/s400/Wrigley-Field-Photograph-C10106773.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="left">I feel it's OK to rename Wrigley. As a baseball fan, I would certainly miss the historical value attached to the name. However people shared the same concern about Comiskey Park's name change a few years back, and I think they won a title in Camel Light Field, or what ever they call it. (I say "I think they won" is because once the Cubs are out of it, I quit following baseball and my focus shifts to The Bears. Don't hate the Sox, just don't care. )</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202924453396679906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXTK3TDn5NNMfdmrkNIpCRS8oB9j5vHce-OdTnA8StGj3OtLiuV-auC9GES2eDjHlUVgbkjNXIvieGLyK1kdYwLIMuoA-yGNd-Ikx8N290LKgZtvpFPQPvuMVBiLmGric84ozfgORyzg/s400/sox_suck.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="left">But honestly does a moniker or real estate remove anything about a team or it's history? The Bulls won a 3-peat in 2 different buildings. Cubs aren't even talking about moving. The argument lies solely in the name. Even if the name of the stadium is changed, the famous Wrigley Field Marquee will have to stay the same. The marquee is protected by the Chicago city council, and declared a local landmark. </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Financially, it makes great sence. If we can sign a lease for someone to pay for their name to be on the marque at the stadium for lets say $20 mil per year for 10 years, that $200 mil will help defray the costs of our multiple back loaded contracts to Z, Soriano, Aramis, and Lee. Also, I don't want to get hit with another outrageous ticket increase, or at least lessen the amount extracted from my wallet.<br /></div><br /><div align="left">It costs money to put a quality product on the field, so why not let Canadian Club or Starbucks help pay for it. Wrigley has been enjoying some discount advertising for years, time to enjoy some new revenue streams that don't involve the finances of the average fan. Juicy Fruit sucks anyways. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202919737522588818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoAv1O-235MAtyBM5ay2ZuoL11hnOvEDz6ES6hPuH3e43UxNsxN64KWovZ2YiJyQUV1QG00Em_NpFpVLjIyEsypKtp-8vXHCP5ZzSRM43_Qrz4h3o-DdTBiy16rTjjSTCXS5OFNVj_Bc/s400/4610595526215817.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div></div></div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-44656547967620487092007-10-30T13:22:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:33:14.926-06:00The Argument For Orton<div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb32Jn1rJDAkipntEzDw8LAWLb4F0CN8TQR9g5UmycZGb9M7nseNBYljo2xdP9R9lhn9kn7j-7IVnZ2P9s2mTEDV0ZNOaty2pmC3eTD5DmQnZTe6Cnyn6J20Hckstj5SezQ4zjpM0WY0U/s1600-h/orton4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127198569302475730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb32Jn1rJDAkipntEzDw8LAWLb4F0CN8TQR9g5UmycZGb9M7nseNBYljo2xdP9R9lhn9kn7j-7IVnZ2P9s2mTEDV0ZNOaty2pmC3eTD5DmQnZTe6Cnyn6J20Hckstj5SezQ4zjpM0WY0U/s400/orton4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:78%;">What do you want Santa to bring you this year?</span><br /></em><br />Viewing the past few Bears Games has made me quite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">queasy</span>, even the ones in which we were victorious. It seemed for a while that our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">interim</span> QB was, much like Stella, getting his groove back. This past Sunday proved otherwise. Previous Sundays have shown that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Grossman</span> is not the answer either. All we are saying, is Give Jack Daniels a chance.<br /><br /><br /><br />We have nothing to lose, as this season is already an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">embarrassment</span>. We need to see if K-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ort</span> is a viable option for the future. Below I have assembled a list, some actually based on factual information, as to why we should start said Boilermaker.<br /><br /><br /><br />1) 2005 – Led Bears to division title by starting 15 games as a rookie while helping Chicago to a 10-5 record in those contests… Set Bears rookie records with 15 starts, 10 wins, 368 pass attempts, 190 completions, 1,869 yards and 9 TD passes (tie)… First Bears QB to start more than 13 games in a season since Erik Kramer started all 16 in 1995<br /><br /><br /><br />2) Named his dog Elaine after the Seinfeld character<br /><br /><br /><br />3) He's in a band (far right)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127203663133688802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhxeV7D7cSb-YmBSCO2kGhFHWaY5EmONoc_ocB3SQ33BTgZFgv4VJ5x2tViUiyq71T2fVLUQTZ2jfWuDQbMw96MDAyMVCQ8VmriNGVFYttfG9u5yRH-MRP5YsQKMroFKC0ibO-3W-_Qg/s400/Snuckafoo_-_Rooftop_chillin.jpg" border="0" />4) Brew Drees <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">QB'd</span> at Purdue, he is good. Hence, Orton must be too!<br /><br />5) Drunks succeed in Chicago (See Hack Wilson, Randy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Hundley</span>. Don't See Todd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Hundley</span>)<br /></div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-64912208714473739722007-09-17T21:58:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:33:15.073-06:00Let the Man Sing!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcRc3CYuhbLdkUIrkrst4VM8414M0MVa-JbAj2VYJjBHrjg5tw2hD7_a8uZ3mV1o3YISL1hLx4mZx1IzA4_tdzEPgkR6Y-38GtsQuOpSF_LVVm8cTiPPYGM8URpyd0M5_KUrYoY45dUw/s1600-h/Ron-Santo-Day.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111374518594239602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKcRc3CYuhbLdkUIrkrst4VM8414M0MVa-JbAj2VYJjBHrjg5tw2hD7_a8uZ3mV1o3YISL1hLx4mZx1IzA4_tdzEPgkR6Y-38GtsQuOpSF_LVVm8cTiPPYGM8URpyd0M5_KUrYoY45dUw/s400/Ron-Santo-Day.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am so sick of this stupid "Win a Chance to Sing the Seventh Inning Stretch" contest. Did you hear <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Santo</span> sing tonight? I'm voting for him. As a child I remember seeing a crazy old man leading us in song at the ballpark. Everyone in the stadium seemed to like it. Harry became so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">synonymous</span> with the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> inning, even Will Farrell poked fun at the guy on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SNL</span>. Why not let <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Santo</span> carry on this tradition? He propelled us back to victory tonight! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>1.0 game up on the Beer Makers. Magic Number 13</div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-63490076704669526352007-09-09T13:20:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:33:15.806-06:00BEAR DOWN!!!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1l69aG_ujWbCov8gVv_ANsrcGrQkwmj5DeCW1KKVHH5zNZQDL1DRQ5KxEItHgq8RyjB0DnEL4r-VS8dLUC0Qx7RrkDd9R7odQ_z37BYU6uMDQw1M1n2Y81eJk0DHLGxhmlpR1PTPpmYA/s1600-h/images.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLiUXpWk8efTJdx7lKTPVO-0jRK490bW6pQsPeigN1fr1D-NLHWDOIjcgUCzrsyUiuVLMXV7s_-LJK8CpamrzxCEL6hW6fgiKFFF_DgrPkQCq8DX_5Y87h34poj1VAqWQkMxm8Xf3Ne0/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108280563873838098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLiUXpWk8efTJdx7lKTPVO-0jRK490bW6pQsPeigN1fr1D-NLHWDOIjcgUCzrsyUiuVLMXV7s_-LJK8CpamrzxCEL6hW6fgiKFFF_DgrPkQCq8DX_5Y87h34poj1VAqWQkMxm8Xf3Ne0/s400/images.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div>Ah, football season is upon us. A few talking points before gametime...<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108273859429888994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29r8dQ2367GRCigOIBCBAxFQGz-Mo_GQOgRZdp8WSuepgy0MEUd6NibysHYWgoH2vv_D34IRX1UoT6WIdj579brTc9M1RhhyphenhyphenPLcBIKebG9QTMznhTvvFZt1ciGgBCNn5C3C0yvOvf2qU/s400/images.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>1) Will Leon Joe be the impact player we expect him to be? Is he the answer if Urlacher or Briggs go down? Do you know who I'm talking about? I don't know why I get a kick out of seeing "Joe" on the back of someone's jersey. Not since "He Hate Me" has a jersey given me that much joy. Ok, "THE RIOT" pleases me as well, but we are talking football, damnit!</div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108275263884194802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EqKWCdiytM0QHLYvddhi129necoCUce4PVyXCufLNsFQ9Zb73iIyLwDqvRD0t7jxkbmYJNidLMastXIIVr_3a3v4fz5tJVCkyuCczAcoVA8gx6hAYzg_6tK20_nS500hK9rFhMoHQ8A/s400/Robbie%2520Gould%2520MC%2520(dark).jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>2) Were you aware that MC Gould has Mike Control?</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108277222389281794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjG7Prg0n49Hrqwuk5cJkiz65h6BSYVsXgn5xuN-jEXPu2KWxsNzGw9Zm4jFlWAsPbgjlv7UdfqWJlLi0V5-m5TjM-4Wm5xeP8uSqWcYOfLTNa-feZMw_Nm4BBLhYX0jLwsdIVKz2qun8/s400/orton.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div>3) This guy is really our QB?<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108281693450236978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6cZyx_kN9JjfZzygi597Q7Rk8qGwDEg6GZORPinso9qlJRvAP6AzaeD2KZKFsclPBAUk7-LVKD99Dysg-nz6sBG6QydBwfhM6DFaXwfjUOoJp9IuDWFGKzgC4-Xv6lfC1gcJW6S7hyphenhyphenkU/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" /><br />4) Is he good? I hope not.<br /></div></div></div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-6710328545257898082007-09-04T23:11:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:33:16.101-06:00Why Do We Have Jacque Jones in Center and Not Juan Pierre?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNPMrfYQLytCVec_9oacW8W9O4xOCO6vve5KeQgoN_ZdjfrFZ9t7GpZM_ID4F6a27FRTNghluSgVwiu-jpd6-FMzIgvcrbxShm3h83ctxUom80jiLTSYaEyPM6lLiujvW7M-eUWfWsd8/s1600-h/Character_jareth.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106750352925619154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQNPMrfYQLytCVec_9oacW8W9O4xOCO6vve5KeQgoN_ZdjfrFZ9t7GpZM_ID4F6a27FRTNghluSgVwiu-jpd6-FMzIgvcrbxShm3h83ctxUom80jiLTSYaEyPM6lLiujvW7M-eUWfWsd8/s400/Character_jareth.jpg" border="0" /></a>"Cubs, this is 1976 Ziggy Stardust Bowie. Stop losing, Cubs." </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQNE36UMx-Gc_27CVPvS6B-3tzRS8eb3CuMm4VFAdWtGLSXnYxmQN-bkq1E8itA6-X6D1k10dUEw9pl43W29ufuzHZddaKKEahHzQuEqlSSba7dSqJEIJP7K6LIfO1kKmEmAUIN4p3hg/s1600-h/TB.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5106568443880764354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQNE36UMx-Gc_27CVPvS6B-3tzRS8eb3CuMm4VFAdWtGLSXnYxmQN-bkq1E8itA6-X6D1k10dUEw9pl43W29ufuzHZddaKKEahHzQuEqlSSba7dSqJEIJP7K6LIfO1kKmEmAUIN4p3hg/s400/TB.gif" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Eye of the Tiger...</span></div><br /><p>Sure a season has it's ups and downs, and this is to be expected. Hell, Cubs lost 74 games in 2003 and that was a good year! However on this date in 2003, the Cubs won 7-6 over the Cardinals to take 4 out of 5 that series. The then jumped on a bus and swept the Brewers. To quote the Beach Boys, Wouldn't It Be Nice? </p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">How does Lou fix this mess?</span></p><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">1) It is time for a vintage Sweet Uncle Lou Tirade! Worked last time <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Zambrano</span> went crazy, right? </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">2) The Riot's glorious return to the lead-off spot. If all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Soriano</span> can do is strike out and hit home runs, he is Sammy! Bat him 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>. However, Sammy would give up his boom-box for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Soriano's</span> Hand-Cannon. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">3) Cut Will <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ohman</span>. How will that help you ask? Don't have a good rebuttal, just cut Will <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ohman</span>. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">4) Wait, was that Steve <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Trachsel</span> pitching tonight? </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Who else does <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Hendry</span> have up his sleeve? My money is on Gary <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Gaetti</span> or Felix <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Heredia</span></span></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">At least the Bears don't have to go up against the best player in football this week, because that would suck. </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815088706575851593.post-6260356911405032762007-08-29T15:10:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:33:16.473-06:00Wilkomen, Bienvenue, Welcome, Come on in<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4bgb0Uhp-GwfsC18LNnpd9LuWVsDESqe9EWRa1zHklPMZuN9PuYvRLloCdKyZORiJxfJk4rtvpn_civGY6QasQ7HWPsuvqwTM38gzN5lvnUlhcEPY1luuqd95dx_cEPf1SPRUsxB2_Y/s1600-h/609925559_64461cf1f0.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104251334794376114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4bgb0Uhp-GwfsC18LNnpd9LuWVsDESqe9EWRa1zHklPMZuN9PuYvRLloCdKyZORiJxfJk4rtvpn_civGY6QasQ7HWPsuvqwTM38gzN5lvnUlhcEPY1luuqd95dx_cEPf1SPRUsxB2_Y/s400/609925559_64461cf1f0.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> <em>New Poll <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sugests</span></span> 64% of Cub Fans in Favor of Proposed Sistine Chapel Ceiling Modifications<br /></em></span><br /><br />Welcome to my attempt at the wide, wide world of blogs. I will rant, dissect the Chicago Cubs, give my opinions on music, politics, dance parties and much much more. You are invited to play along! Words of wisdom appearing fortnightly, or more often if time permits.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Special thanks to all 40,884 of you who came out to Lou and Dan's Birthday Fiesta last night at Wrigley. We had fun. Lou and I were making prank phone calls to Jim <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hendry's</span></span> cell phone after we took the lead in the bottom half of the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span></span>. Lou does the best <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Uecker</span></span> impression. All night he was quoting Major League, both in reference to the plays on the field and used as motivational tools during key game situations. Before The Riot's chopper to the pitcher that resulted in a hit, Lou yelled to him in the on-deck circle, "This guy threw at his own son in a father-son game." If you were watching the game on TV you could still see The Riot laughing while he was standing on first base. Moments like that illustrate Sweet Lou's ability to connect with his players in a way that Dusty never could. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104251145815815074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gog-lRDrrnas4JwOu5onExXgXfM_naBjfEvKXM6RBs0nlyv66HlgI5tdLxy2zEcoOGvMw-HM8fSVpfH2Gb7oppgvrUg19EeA-QYZCP3CzhQjIm7impAfSOvK4nlRG5XsqQU7DgUueAM/s400/200px-Lou_Piniella.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div>Dan the Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13172719116302365732noreply@blogger.com1