June 6, 2009

Hard To Stay Mad At Big Z

It’s hard to stay mad at Big Z.
One moment he’s throwing a world class tantrum and missing the team’s plane. The next minute he’s unhittable through six innings and bopping the game-winning home run for good measure.
Now, Zambrano is declaring his retirement at the end of his contract (2012).
C’mon Z, there’s no way!
Not a chance [...]

June 6, 2009

Sammy Sosa & The Corked Bat

Remember when Sammy got caught using a corked bat?
It was six years ago, June 3, 2003.
That night Lou Piniella managed the Devil Rays from the visiting dugout at Wrigley Field. Mark Prior lasted eight strong innings, and the Cubs were racing towards the postseason under Dusty Baker’s watch.
Sosa, on the other hand, was struggling.