Archive for July, 2009
Jose Cardenal is a legend for more than just his afro
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The Chicago Cubs and injuries go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Injuries are a part of professional sports and can’t be avoided but somehow the Cubs seemed to have taken injuries to a higher form of art. Why get injured making a diving catch [...]
July 10th, 2009 | Posted in alfonso soriano, carlos zambrano, cubs history, kerry wood, ryan dempster, sammy sosa, schedule | No Comments
Chicago Cubs MLB Stadium Bean Bag Toss Game
Chicago Cubs Cornhole is the key to your backyard BBQ success!
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Chicago Cubs Cornhole Game
It took me a little while to find it but I may just have the final piece you need for your backyard bbq a total success. It’s the Chicago Cubs cornhole game!
Cornhole is a classic [...]
July 10th, 2009 | Posted in gifts, toys | No Comments
Ryan Dempster has a classic Cubs injury
Ryan Dempster Breaks His Toe Entering Dugout
I was hoping that maybe this was one of those crazy Ryan Dempster practical jokes but apparently not. It may be a joke of an injury but it’s real. Ryan Dempster broke his toe jumping into the Cubs dugout and is on the [...]
July 9th, 2009 | Posted in news, ryan dempster | No Comments
Aramis Ramirez has returned to save the Cubs from mediocrity (photo by leath)
Aramis Ramirez Returns from the Disabled List
After two long months, Aramis Ramirez has returned to save the Chicago Cubs offense and playoff hopes. Lou Pinella is trying to play down expecations, but we know: Aramis Ramirez is here to save the day.
Aramis Ramirez [...]
July 7th, 2009 | Posted in aramis ramirez | 3 Comments
Meet Tom Rickets, new owner of the Chicago Cubs. Are you familiar with the term “Back Loaded Contract” Tom?
Tribune Agrees to Deal to Sell the Cubs to Ricketts Family
Part of me worries that it may be to early to report on this story, but the Chicago Tribune and MLB.com have both reported that the Chicago [...]
July 6th, 2009 | Posted in cubs history, news | 2 Comments
Ted Lilly is Going to the All Star Game!
(photo from the Ted Lilly Fan Club)
Ted Lilly Selected for 2009 All Star Game
Ted Lilly, the Chicago Cubs ultra-consistent, left handed starting pitcher, has been named to the 2009 National League All Star Team. Delusional Cubs Fans everywhere are celebrating this honor given to Ted Lilly, who [...]
July 6th, 2009 | Posted in news, ted lilly | No Comments
Fontenot celebrates the winning walk after Theriot ran home (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Cubs Beat Brewers with Walk Off Walk
It was another low scoring game by the Cubs offense but nobody cares as long as you win the game and the Cubs did just that, beating the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings. The winning run scored on [...]
July 4th, 2009 | Posted in carlos zambrano, cubs win, news, ryan theriot | No Comments
Chicago Cubs Authentic 2009 Stars & Stripes RED Performance 59FIFTY On-Field Cap by New Era
Patriotic Stars and Stripes Chicago Cubs Hat 2009
Here is the official patriotic Chicago Cubs Stars and Stripes hat by New Era. You will see the Chicago Cubs wear the Stars and Stripes Cubs hat on July 4th weekend and again on [...]
July 3rd, 2009 | Posted in apparel, cubs hat, gifts, wrigley field giveaways | No Comments
Sam Fuld has contributed big to the Cubs with little playing time
Sam Fuld Returns to Chicago
Hey Sam Fuld, it’s NICE to see you again! For those of you that don’t remember, Sam Fuld was a Class-AA minor leaguer called up to Chicago in September 2007 during the heat of the pennant race. That year Sam [...]
July 3rd, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized, cubs win | No Comments
Chicago Cubs Monopoly
Chicago Cubs Games for the Whole Family
Hey Cubs fans! I’ve tried to find all the great Chicago Cubs games, as in board games, that you would be interested in. It’s always good to have a few games around the house, especially if you have family game nights. I’m a big believer in family [...]
July 3rd, 2009 | Posted in collectibles, gifts, toys | No Comments