Tag Archives: Jeff Baker

Goodbye, 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Kiki Writes

It takes me a couple of days to come to terms with the end of a Cubs season. I sit through their last game knowing it’s their last game, getting a little bittersweet with every out. I watch them leave … Continue reading →

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Reds Series–We’re Tired of Seeing You

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Kiki Writes

This series with the Reds started off well, but the Cubs used up all of their runs in the first game of the series, unfortunately. We warned them about that. The season might be winding down for these two teams, … Continue reading →

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Astros Series–That’s Three! (Finally!)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Kiki Writes

It’s what we’ve been waiting all season for. Three W’s in a row. There’s nothing more fun than that.    

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Giants Series–Walk-off Wonders

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Kiki Writes

After a bummer of a double header, the series ended on a high note of two walk-off wins. We don’t know if they have any pitchers left in the bullpen for the weekend series, but we’ll take the wins. And … Continue reading →

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Brewers Series–3 W’s, Just Not In a Row

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Kiki Writes

Taking 3 out of 4 from the first place Brewers feels pretty good. Baker, Reed, and Soriano coming back was tempered by losing Wood and Barney to the DL. Snyder and Coleman went back to Iowa while Chris Carpenter (Cubbie … Continue reading →

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Injury Bug

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Kiki Writes

Last week I wrote about the plague of injuries inspiring me to open a clinic specializing in Boo Boo Kisses and Get  Well Hugs. Apparently, the idea was such an appealing one that players are now clamoring for my services. … Continue reading →

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Get Well Soon

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kiki Writes

It’s been a rough go for the Cubs. After getting through spring training unscathed, Karma dropkicked the team hard. As of right now, Wells, Cashner, Soto, Byrd, and Garza are on the DL. Wells and Soto should be on their … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Series–Insults and Injuries

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Kiki Writes

First of all, we wish Marlon Byrd a speedy recovery after he took a fastball to the face and sustained facial fractures. We need your smile and swagger back ASAP. Also going down over the weekend, Matt Garza with elbow … Continue reading →

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Marlins Series–Oh Yes, They Call It a Sweep

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kiki Writes

Sure, it was only two games, but that was two more than they won in Cincinatti and it’s the first time the Cubs have won two in a row in…well, a while. Yeah, Dempster had a shaky fifth that tied … Continue reading →

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Reds Series–A Walk-off High Point in the Middle

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Kiki Writes

So the bad news is that the Reds won the series and Joey Votto went un-plunked for the duration (Note: Kiki has a vendetta here). The good news is that we got two quality starts from two pitchers that really … Continue reading →

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