Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM
By now, my century long-depressed baseball brethren on the north side of Chicago are aware that, despite Prince Charming occupying the king's seat at Addison and Clark, Cubbie Land might still get turned on its head. Oh yes. Ryne Sandberg. If Ryne Sandberg becomes the new manager of the St....
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM
DATELINE: HUMOR! When Ben Cherington used the word “multifactorial” during his press conference in Boston as General Manager, the truth about his elitism came gushing out. Pedants, snobs, and hoity-toity rejoiced. Class society was firmly at work in baseball on this past week. It is the age of ever-changing demographics...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Oct. 26, 2011 at 2:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and Semi-Closeted Tony Plush Lover, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: “Blind faith is the crutch of fools.” We may not be in the Prince/Pujols derby, but it’s fine. It’s fine. My water just broke. Theo is here. I’m feeling woozy. I’ve been harvesting my organs to get the...
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Posted by Bret Leuthner on Oct. 25, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Posted by Jeffery Lung on Oct. 22, 2011 at 2:08 PM
1. Remembering that no one gave us a chance in 2006 either 2. Sending a boatload of chicken, beer and video games to the Rangers clubhouse 3. Whisky 4. Encouraging Wash to use Ogando against Craig, again and forever 5. Trying to find a reason to hate the Rangers (it's...
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM
DATELINE: HUMOR! After winning two World Series and serving eight years, Theo Epstein discovered leaving Boston is not sweet sorrow. The cold Red Sox announcement late on Friday night in October simply noted that “Mr. Epstein” would join the Cubs. There were no thanks, but plenty of no thanks for...
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Posted by Bill Zeltman on Oct. 14, 2011 at 12:42 AM
The MTR Sports Report is hosted by Bill Zeltman and a variety of MTRMedia.com journalists. The show covers MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, and college sports. MTR Sports Report's latest podcast is now available. You can listen on MTRMedia.com's new 24/7 online radio station by clicking here, or finding us in...
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM
DATELINE: HUMOR! Theo Epstein was spotted at Starbucks in Chicago on Saturday, apparently missing two champion teams of Boston that appeared at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. In case you missed it: the newly crowned Boston Bruins joined the Patriots on the field. The Red Sox were not among the winners...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Oct. 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and Podcast Epstein-Lover, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: Failed sequels. Failed remakes. I’m looking for a balcony I don’t have. That’s what the Cubs do to me. That’s what a possible year without the NBA does to me. But regrets are for horseshoes and handbags, just like Oprah...
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM
DATELINE: HUMOR! Fans of the Red Sox have asked if it is true that Theo Epstein’s grandfather wrote one of the most famous movies of all time, the beloved and timeless Casablanca. Younger fans have asked, “Who’s Humphrey Bogart?” The youngest fans have said they never watch black and white...
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM
DATELINE: HUMOR! Reports suggest Theo Epstein was in Chicago this past weekend, interviewing for a job with the Cubs. Red Sox fans seem to buy it, but astute observers don’t believe it until they hear that a man in a gorilla suit has been seen on Lake Shore Drive. Some...
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Posted by Joshua.Lobdell on Oct. 8, 2011 at 9:15 PM
Is it the curse of the Billy Goat? Steve Bartman? Or is it simply bad management. Personally, I think the Chicago Cubs' issues stem from the choices they make, and it seems pretty clear that a total rebuild is in order. They wound up 71-91, which doesn't sound so bad...
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Posted by Ossurworld on Oct. 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM
DATELINE: HUMOR! What are the ties that bind Theo Epstein, general manager of the Boston Red Sox, to his team owner John Henry, captain of the S.S. Iroquois and part owner of the Liverpool F.C.? Where love has gone, a continuing saga! Inquiring minds may never know. Theo plays the...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Oct. 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Click ME to Listen!!! And so in this Podcast brought to you by Lifestyles… For the first time EVER in RSBS Podcast history, Jeff, Allen and Johanna all meet IN THE SAME ROOM! That's right, no phone lines, no Skype, just a microphone and three unfettered opinions overlapping and slip-slapping...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Sep. 24, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Go ahead, give him the keys, Fan Boy! Sounds like he has some pretty solid ideas! Happy Saturday! Jeff
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