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Posts tagged "Kerry Wood"

Crosstown Haiku: Worst. Weekend. Ever.

Crosstown Haiku: Worst. Weekend. Ever.
Endless frustration Utter humiliation An embarrassment   If Kerry Wood hadn’t decided to retire on Friday, there would have been virtually nothing enjoyable for Cubs fans this entire weekend at Wrigley Field. For the first time since 1999, the Cubs were swept by the White Sox at Wrigley Field. And for the first time in... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
Monday at 12:42 pm
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Cubs In Haiku: So Long, Woody

Cubs In Haiku: So Long, Woody
I’ll miss Kerry Wood He’s not what he used to be But I’ll still miss him   The most exciting moment of the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention in January was the announcement that the Cubs had re-signed Kerry Wood. In anticipation of a year (or two) or rebuilding under a new management team... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
May 18, 2012 at 2:18 pm
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Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 2, Cubs 1

Cubs In Haiku: Nationals 2, Cubs 1
Winds saved us early Cost us a run in the eighth Cold slap in the face The Trib’s caption for the photo accompanying this post was “It’s quiet around Wrigley Field early Thursday.” Sadly, it was quiet in and around Wrigley Field late Thursday, too. Dempster was impressive with 10 Ks, but the Nats might... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 6, 2012 at 11:45 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Convention "Shocker"

Cubs In Haiku: Convention "Shocker"
A surprise? Hardly Even I tweeted the “news” Before it happened   Cubs fans got just what they wanted as the Opening Ceremonies came to a close at Cubs Convention on Friday. After introducing legends, coaches, executives and much of the 2012 roster, Pat Hughes said he had some breaking news. That was all it... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
January 14, 2012 at 8:06 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Phillies 4, Cubs 2

Cubs In Haiku: Phillies 4, Cubs 2
Garza gem wasted This time Marshall blows the save You thought they would win? Paul Sullivan wonders if Quade will be back next year … Now in his first full season at the helm, Quade is seemingly on the endangered species list himself, while Piniella is home relaxing in Tampa. After the Cubs 4-2 loss... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
July 20, 2011 at 10:39 am
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 5, Pirates 3

Blake DeWitt celebrates after giving the Cubs the lead in the eighth inning. (Chicago Tribune photo by Brian Cassella) Five runs in the eighth And Marmol’s nasty ninth frame Get the fans singing Did anyone think That the Cubs hero today Would be Blake DeWitt? Things were looking bleak until the eigth inning.  Pirates pitcher... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
April 2, 2011 at 4:45 pm
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Opening Day Haiku: What's New At Wrigley Field

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On Opening Day  There’s some new stuff at Wrigley For you to enjoy Yes, Cubs fans, next year is finally here once again. Tomorrow – Friday, April 1st –  the Chicago National League Baseball Club will begin another season of baseball at Wrigley Field.   From food, to rooftop advertisements, to the broadcast booth and... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
March 30, 2011 at 9:08 pm
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Cubs In Haiku: Brewers 5, Cubs 3

Chicago Tribune Photo by Phil Velasquez Once again the Cubs Lose a meaningless ball game At least it was close While summing it up Manager Mike Quade says “We’ve got work to do“... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
March 1, 2011 at 11:22 am
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Cubs In Haiku: We've Got Wood!

Chicago Tribune Photo By Nancy Stone Cubs fans celebrate Wood returns to Wrigley Field Never should have left It’s been two long years We’re ready to give Kerry Twenty K salute  Won’t be our savior But I’ll enjoy seeing him  Back where he belongs A surprisingly cheap contract …  In a move that surprised even... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
December 16, 2010 at 4:36 pm
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Cubs In Haiku: Cubs 4, Astros 1

Wells gets his 10th winFirst Cubs pitcher this seasonFirst rookie since Wood Cubs take advantangeOf Houston’s defensive flubsFor two unearned runs... Read more »
By Ed Nickow,
September 2, 2009 at 1:02 am
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