Tag: Mark Prior

Chicago’s “Chosen Ones”

10 July, 2009 (12:55) | Chicago | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

About a month ago, Deadspin ran a story about all the people that Sports Illustrated has declared the “Chosen One”.  It is a hilarious list.  Some of them worked out, and some of them were complete busts.  In honor of that list (which you should definitely check out), I have decided to do my own [...]

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10 July, 2009 (07:35) | The Links | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

A new camera system is being installed in every Major League ballpark to measure the exact location and speed of the ball on every part of the field, as well as where the players are.  This will allow for a better statistical analysis of the game in a lot of ways.  Joe Morgan is not [...]

Dusty Baker Arm-Wrecking Count Up To 4

9 April, 2009 (11:00) | Baseball, Chicago Cubs | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Dusty Baker is famous for his savvy managing style and deep understanding of the game of baseball.  Okay, I had a lot of trouble writing that sentence without laughing/crying.  Dusty is actually more famous for his horrible, horrible misuse of pitchers.  After running the Cubs rotation into the ground during his time in Chicago, he [...]

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17 March, 2009 (07:30) | The Links | By: StevieY19

ESPN Ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber’s last column for the WWL.  She was one of the most overlooked, underappreciated, and brilliant voices in sports media.  [ESPN]
Another vote for the Bears trading for Jay Cutler.  Your move Angelo.  [Sun-Times]
Chester Frazier a “long shot” to play in the NCAA Tournament.  So you’re telling me there’s a chance…[Tribune]
Don’t sleep [...]