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  mheun 11:01:28 pm on October 3, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: Chicago, Cubs, playoffs, White Sox

  Never has the excitement been sucked out of so many people so fast than it has this week. Two Chicago baseball teams struggling to find a groove, could be heading home by Monday. Whether you  were a fan or not, the excitement was so apparent all week it seemed almost tangible. Buildings displaying the team logos, hanging signs and flags with pride were just a few of the many changes. It made the week fun being able to see things like the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza wearing a Cubs hat. Monday could mark the first day of a return to normalcy. Newspaper fronts will now focus their attention on the upcoming election rather than a potential red-line series. Is there still a glimmer of hope for our hometown teams? Could both teams pull off what few have accomplished before? The Sox return to a coveted outdoor stadium, while the Cubs leave their “not so friendly confines”. This optimistic fan says we still have a pulse. That is the beauty of the game of baseball. Three wins in a row is far from impossible, and a game of momentum makes anything possible. If this isn’t the case, I will at least be grateful for the week of excitement. It was a change of pace from the same old routine. If the rest of the world really does have their eyes on Chicago, then lets rally the troops for one last push. Miracles do happen and with the way things have gone so far, it’s going to take two to keep the excitement alive.

  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/playoffs/2008-10-03-chicago-fans_N.htm

   
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  Phil 11:20:28 am on October 2, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: Top Ten Chicago Sports, White Sox

  Alright I am going to attempt to give a quick two-minute guide to the Sox-Rays matchup that begins this afternoon. As many know, the Sox squeezed into the playoffs while the Rays dazzled, electrified, and more than anything, stunned the baseball world.
  At the same time though, this is probably the best matchup the Sox could hope for in the first round. The Rays are young inexperienced and will most likely be without aging closer Troy Percival.
  Like all postseason series, the game should come down almost entirely to pitching. While the Rays have a very solid 1-2 punch, the Sox have a pretty balanced 1-4 rotation.

  Game 1- James Shields v. Javy Vasquez
  No doubt in my mind Javy lays another egg and doesn’t show any emotion. It will only be a matter of how short a leash Ozzie gives him before bringing in Richard. Shields has pitched one inning since September 23 though and the rust could show, but I would rather have that than a guy who has pretty much admitted he doesn’t care.
  Game 1 pitching matchup winner: Shields

  Game 2- Scott Kazmir v. Mark Buerhle
  A matchup of the young hard-throwing, up-and-coming strikeout king in Kazmir, against the aging, “put the ball in play”, big-game Buerhle. This could really go either way, and while there is probably a higher percentage of Mark getting shelled, he has been here before and Kaz hasn’t.
  Game 2 pitching matchup winner: Buerhle

  Game 3- Matt Garza v. John Danks
  Two young hard-throwers go head-to-head in game 3. I think Danks will continue to dazzle while Garza will not be ready for Comiskey and Sox hitters.
  Game 3 pitching matchup winner: Danks

  Game 4- Andy Sonnanstine v. Gavin Floyd
  Nobody deserves a no-hitter in baseball more than Floyd, and in game 4, it happens. Even if he doesn’t, he is the clear-cut favorite to win this matchup.
  Game 4 pitching matchup winner: Floyd

  Game 5- Shields v. Buerhle
  If the series goes four games, I give the Sox the edge, but if the Sox have to travel back to Tampa, they will be in a lot of trouble. TB has the best home-winning percentage this year. While the matchup is pretty good, I just don’t like the Sox chances.
  Game 5 pitching matchup winner: Shields

  For more information on this topic, check out Top Ten Chicago Sports, for all your Chicago sports info.

   

• Phil 11:49:19 pm on September 30, 2008 | 6 | # |
  Tags: playoffs, White Sox

  Well the post below pretty much explained the excitement looming on the South Side. The entire city might be in for a treat for the next week or so. For the first time since 1906, both the Sox and Cubs will play in the Fall Classic. But while mathematical chances are high for one team to make the World Series, the reality is, the chances of both making the World Series is rather slim (23-1 according to Bodog.com). As much as it pains me to say this, for as clear-cut favorites as the Cubs are to represent the NL in WS, the Sox are the exact opposite. But it’s not just because I don’t think the Sox are good enough, the other teams are just better. Below are my first ever postseason power rankings.

  1. Angels 2. Cubs 3. Red Sox 4. Rays 5. White Sox 6. Brewers 7. Phillies 8. Dodgers (If Ben Sheets was healthy, Milwaukee would be #5).

  Based on my always-reliable rankings (right?) one will immediately notice that while the Sox are at #5, the other three AL teams are in front of them. Meanwhile, the Cubs could really not have an easier trip and it is fairly obvious as to why they are 3-1 favorites to win the World Series.

  For more information on the Sox/Rays series, stay tuned for Thursday’s post where previews pitching matchups and the whole shbang will be broken down in a few hundred words.

   
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  gpatters42 01:08:37 am on September 28, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Chicago, Cubs, Fans, Firsts, Hockey, Losers, October, Sox, Sports, White Sox

  It’s hard to believe that in all the illustrious years that the Bulls, Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs, and White Sox have shared this great city, they have failed to share something else; October. Pending a (probable) Sox meltdown, one of the most famous sports cities in the world will finally have all is favorite sons representing it during the most important month of the year. Sure, the Bulls only play two regular season games during the month. Okay, there is a strong chance the Bears will only have three wins by the time November rolls around, and yes I know, the only way I’ll get to see all five teams in the same week is if magically all the stars align and we can finally have that “Red Line” series everyone has always dreamed about, but seriously its better than having to watch other people have all the fun.

  Being a Chicago fan, I’ve learned three things:

  1. First place one year and Last place next. Though many have tried to explain it, it’s almost better to expect it in Chicago.

  2. Don’t get cocky and don’t get greedy in this city. Enjoy them while we got um, because while it may rain, and it may pour in Chicago, the only thing that means is you’ll need an umbrella on your walk home from the “L”. (Editors note: Yes, I remember the Jordan era. But he was freaking Michael Jordan. Until Chicago stops dwelling in the world of Urlachers, Dyes, and Sori-assholes, I will stay optimistically pessimistic.)

  And who could forget…..

  3. “Wait till next year.” Even before the final minutes of any Chicago team’s season, you’re bound to hear some idiot jinx said team with those fateful words; words which have become etched in the pits of our brains, hearts and DNA. Four words that intend to bring hope, but actually solidify that all hope is lost; that we are once again losers, and it will remain that way until opening day.

  Considering all this, it only seems natural that as a true Chicago fan, I document this great occurrence. I finally get to revel in the fact that I can watch (on television; i.e. Go Hawks) five different teams. I want to remember every painful strike-out, every draw play run on third and long, and every time Kirk Hinrich has two fouls during the first quarter, during the best fall a fan in Chicago could ask for. This is going to be an October to remember for sure, and unless I write it all down, by the time we see another October like this, I’ll be to old or more likely dead, to remember it clearly.

   
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  mheun 11:12:03 am on September 25, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: Chicago, Cubs, Sports, White Sox

   

  Two division leaders on Chicago’s North and South sides with only 4 games left on the grueling MLB schedule? People would call you crazy in March for even suggesting a scenario. It is now September 25th and both the Cubs and White Sox are on top, the Cubs already securing a date in the NLDS, and the White Sox hanging on for dear life. The scenario is so odd, Chicago officials are preparing for a city wide celebration in a way never before presented, which is already upsetting many. Back track to 1992 when the Bulls knocked off the Trail Blazers at home in the NBA Finals. Fan celebrations turned into rioting, which led to a number of arrests. Chicago is being watched around the world with their 2016 Olympic bid, and Chicago native and presidential candidate Barack Obama.

  <a href=”http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/09/chicago-is-purposely-trying-to-start.html”>

   
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  Phil 11:02:57 am on September 25, 2008 | 0 | # |
  Tags: Chicago Sun-Times, Joe Cowley, Tremendous Upside Potential, White Sox

  As many know the White Sox are in the heat of the playoff race. Last night the Twins defeated the South Siders 3-2 in a very upsetting, yet typical, Metrodome loss. The Sun-Times Joe Cowley talked to a few members of the team after the game including manager Ozzie Guillen, who had unfriendly words to the Twins pitcher that dominated his ball club hours earlier. While Ozzie does mention that there was no timely hitting, it is something we have seen all too much this year. I think Bobby Stompy of Tremendous Upside Potential has summed up our feelings on this AL Central rivalry best.

  

   

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