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Exhaustively researched rankings of every Chicago Cubs manager from 1-to-60
August 16, 2019

60 – Vedie Himsl (10-21) – Himsl led the Cubs during three unsuccessful stints as the leader of the College of Coaches in 1961.  What made him the worst of those guys who were forced to operate in an idiotic experiment?  Nothing, but he’s the best known of the bunch because his name is fun […]

Cubs send Addison Russell to Iowa because talent without discipline will always fail
July 25, 2019

People who make bad decisions – or exhibit a lack of behavioral control – in one area will likely make them in others. Such is the case with Cubs second baseman Addison Russell, who was accused in social media posts by his ex-wife of general idiocy that included physical abuse and emotional terror.  Russell was suspended […]

Easily wooed Paul George more valuable when traded than playing
July 6, 2019

When Paul George showed himself to be a potential all-star for the Indiana Pacers, he started showing and receiving all kinds of postgame love with opposing all-stars.  He was like the high school kid who coveted popularity and suddenly got some. It was sad to watch George genuflect to LeBron James as though a touch from his […]

Colts need to thin the Ring of Honor herd – I start with Jim Harbaugh
May 3, 2019

Owner Jim Irsay announced last night that Dwight Freeney would be the next former Colt honored with membership in the team’s Ring of Honor. No doubt Freeney is worthy.  A great sack artist during the 2000s, Freeney was the straw that stirred the Colts defensive drink during two Super Bowl runs.  He posted double-digit sack […]