Posted on June 6, 2008 by Corey
* It’s been kind of quiet here at Ivy Envy. We try to keep things moving along and fresh for regular readers, but it’s tougher to write when your team rolls off 9 straight and 10 out of 11. I’m naturally kind of a criticizer Continue reading →
Filed under: The Cubs | Tagged: Angels, cubs, Earl Cunningham, Greg Maddux, Padres, Peoria Chiefs, Rockies | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 11, 2008 by manstrength
Alright, I know I’m writing alot of historical blogs, but it’s been a pretty historical season thus far. In case you hadn’t noticed, Greg Maddux got his 350th career victory last night against the Colorado Rockies. Winning in typical Maddux fashion, in was a 3-2 victory. Low Scoring, and efficient. Continue reading →
Filed under: General Baseball, Starting Pitching, The Cubs | Tagged: 350 wins, Colorado Rockies, cubs, Cy Young, Gold Glove, Greg Maddux | Leave a comment »
Posted on May 5, 2008 by manstrength
I couldn’t helpbut notice that Julio Franco retired two days ago. Kudos to him on a long and illustriouscareer. He began his Major league career in 1982 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Continue reading →
Filed under: General Baseball | Tagged: Braves, cubs, Indians, Jim Kaat, Julio Franco, Old Guy, Phillies, Retired, Roger Clemens., Ryne Sandberg, White Sox | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 29, 2008 by manstrength
Look, I know everyone and their sister are out there talking about Lee Elia’s rant today.. but it wouldn’t be right if Continue reading →
Filed under: General Baseball, Management, The Cubs, Uncategorized, Wrigley Field | Tagged: 25th Anniversary, Chicago, cubs, Fans, Lee Elia, Rant | Leave a comment »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by manstrength
I’m secretly convinced that there is no wall behind the ivy at Wrigley. Alright, that’s probably a silly belief. I mean, we’ve all seen the wall.. but I think there’s a door to… the secret garden! Alright.. maybe not that lame.. but I suspect that something much cooler than just a wall exists there.. And this line of thought got me to thinking about things that are probably lost back there…. Continue reading →
Filed under: General Baseball, Minor Leagues, Outfield, The Cubs, Wrigley Field | Tagged: Adolf Hitler, Amelia Earheart, Corey Patterson, cubs, Dizzy Dean, Doubles Tennis, Eva Braun, Ivy, Jimmy Hoffa, Kingdom, Magic, Tupac Shakur, Wrigley Field | 4 Comments »
Posted on April 24, 2008 by manstrength
Hey Cubs Fans- If you live under a rock, and you don’t have a radio, computer, or television.. Continue reading →
Filed under: The Cubs | Tagged: arizona diamondbacks, cubs, dollars, holy hell, tampa bay devil rays, ten thousand, wins | Leave a comment »