http://www.worldseriesbound.com A website for all Chicago Cub's hopeful. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just when I thought he was gone for good, it appears as if the Chicago Cubs have signed a new "Neifi" clone, Tomas Perez. Neifi part two is another utility man who hits in the low 200s, plays all infield positions, and would qualify for a starting job if ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/13/neifi-perez-part-ii/ I just came across some interesting information on Sandberg....5) He was a dual - sport athlete. Apparently Sandberg was recruited to play quarterback by several NCAA division I schools and actually signed a letter of intent for Washington State University. As we all know ( and thank God for ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/11/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-ryne-sandberg/ I hate the Florida Gators .. but I should give credit where its due.  They put on a show last night, completely dominating Ohio State.  Apparently a few of the Gators were surprised at how easily they won, saying that OSU wasn't even close to the best team they played ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/09/reactions-from-the-national-championship-game/ I've never been a Mark McGwire fan, and today's episode of Cubscast just cemented it for me. Now I truly understand why I never cared for him. The hosts of Cubscasts ( an excellent podcast, by the way ) were pondering the fate of McGwire, and one of ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/08/mcgwire-in-the-hall-of-fame-what-a-joke/ Comparing Soriano's current off season to last years, he's got every reason to be happy. I mean, he SHOULD be ecstatic with an eight-year $136 million contract, but the upcoming season has some new reasons for him to be enthusiastic.7 - He's not being asked to switch positions. Well, ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/07/7-reasons-for-soriano-to-be-pumped/ Unlike past years, when we've won ( or at least thought we'd win ) on the strength of our pitching, this year is different. The Cubs, once again, are going to be a lopsided team. Only this time, the batting lineup is going to have to carry us. Pray for ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/06/2007-rotation/ Why can they never take a walk?  It seems as if the Cub's lineup is perpetually brimming with liberal swingers .. i mean, for the love of all that is good .. take some pitches!  What have we heard from Steve Stone ( and subsequent color commentators ) throughout the ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/05/so-what-the-crap-is-the-problem-with-cubs-hitters/ What happened ? He's out of the majors ?  How is my fantasy team going to make it without him...  Looks like our favorite utilityman Jerry Hairston, Jr. has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rangers.  I wonder if he'll make it back ... Speaking of former light-hitting middle ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/05/hairston-sighting/ Dusty Baker had a good run, didn't he?  I mean in his first season, the cubs claimed their first divisional title in about 10 years.  Unfortunately, the 2003 National League Championship Series "incident' marked the beginning a slow decline... The next year the Cubs dropped out of the wild card ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/05/speaking-of-managers/ When I think of Lou Piniella, I really can't get past the flashbacks of him going NUTS -- throwing hats, spitting, kicking bases, kicking dirt...I saw a clip once of him jerking his head back and forth while spitting profanities at a blank-faced umpire. And A-Rod and Palmeiro laughing ... http://www.worldseriesbound.com/2007/01/05/lou-piniella/