The 2008 Fall Classic match-up appeared to be set on Thursday night....but then the Boston Red Sox pulled off the second biggest comeback in post-season history. So while a big tip of the cap goes out to the organization and fan base of the Philadelphia Phillies, there is still some unfinished business in the American League. As the very memorable season prepares for its final series to begin next Wednesday, the remainder of the baseball world has all but turned the page and is making plans for … [Read more...]
The Price of Winning
As the Cubs soared into the top ten of salaries in the majors, the expectations have risen to an all-time high. Fortunately for the Cubs, they do not have any albatross-type salaries from players that are not producing, ala the New York Yankees. 2009 will see a few contracts come off the books, and this is assuming the Cubs do not end up resigning any of their own free agents. Ryan Dempster, Bobby Howry, Jon Lieber, Kerry Wood, Scott Eyre, Daryle Ward and more than likely, Henry Blanco will all … [Read more...]