White Sox to shoot off fireworks any time they advance a runner to second...
"I tried extra batting practice, no batting practice, a bunting tournament, nothing worked," said Ventura. "But we do have a huge surplus on fireworks, so I figured maybe that would work as motivation. The only fireworks I've seen this season have been Adam Dunn's profane tirades after striking out."
Ronnie Woo-Woo at Declaration of Independence signing on July 4, 1776
The original Fourth of July meant many things to many people, but perhaps no one was more excited than Cubs superfan Ronnie Woo-Woo Wickers who used the opportunity to share the spotlight with our nation's Founding Fathers.
Fans begin flocking to Wrigleyville to celebrate Marmol trade
"I have no idea who they got for him but as long as it's not Carlos Marmol, I'm happy," said Steven Carter, who drove from Schaumburg to show his support of the trade with a "Hell no! He won't blow (saves for us anymore)!"-sign.
Experts commend Hoyer in acquiring living human in Marmol trade
"I almost choked on my cigar smoke when I heard the trade," Steve Stone said. "Is there any way I can switch teams again? Jed Hoyer is a genius."
Hoyer seals Marmol trade to Dodgers with ‘No Take Backs’ provision on last line
Out of fear that the deal was too good to be true, savvy General Manager Jed Hoyer inserted a little used, but time-honored, clause into the deal.
Cubs Week In Review: Alfonsomania!
MVP: Alfonso Soriano – Old man Alfie hit .500 for the week with two homers and a double. Most of the damage he inflicted was from the mostly seated position as a DH. Hear that, A.L. teams, he hits great when he doesn’t field. You must trade for this man now!
End of hockey season brings fear to Chicago baseball fans
“Chicago baseball died with the first Mayor Daley,” said South Sider Brian McBride. “I was smart enough to Tivo every Hawks’ game since 2002, so I’m set for the next 10 years.”
