Category: baseball
Weathering the National Pastime
Baseball’s in swing, And the pitcher’s delivering. While the fans bring Winter coats to stop shivering.
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April 7, 2018 at 9:25 am
April 7, 2018 at 9:25 am
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On opening day at Cubs park
I will go to the Cubs game like many will do And sit in a seat that will have a good view. If they show on the cam Where exactly I am, My dear, rest assured, I’ll be cheering for Yu.
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February 15, 2018 at 6:49 am
February 15, 2018 at 6:49 am
For the victorious Cubs, great expectations loom
Their championship rings in our heads, giddy, spinning. How easy it is to get used to the winning. After parading, and boasting, and boozing, We wait until next year, and won’t accept losing.
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November 6, 2016 at 8:44 am
November 6, 2016 at 8:44 am
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The lowly Bears now languish in what used to be the Cubby hole
A question I pose is who cares In the least about Chicago’s Bears? Do these gridiron wrecks Deserve getting their checks While the foisted upon fan now despairs?
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October 25, 2016 at 11:23 am
October 25, 2016 at 11:23 am
On the Cubs, there's no reason to curse.
The Cubs against the Dodgers? For the record I’ll be terse. Despite what say old codgers, I reiterate, What curse?
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October 16, 2016 at 11:23 am
October 16, 2016 at 11:23 am
Perfect game on tap for Arrieta?
Tonight Arrieta skewers The Milwaukee Brewers. Adding to his illustrious fame With a perfect game?
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April 27, 2016 at 8:59 am
April 27, 2016 at 8:59 am
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The invincible Jake Arrieta: Is he baseball's greatest pitcher... ever?
His foes are the fodder For farce-operetta. No pitcher is hotter Than Jake Arrieta.
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April 22, 2016 at 9:05 am
April 22, 2016 at 9:05 am
In the Cubs camp, silence is golden
The Cub fans see glory this Spring. With anticipation simmering. March may be the time For a” loquacious” mime By October ’twill be deafening.
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March 23, 2016 at 10:53 am
March 23, 2016 at 10:53 am
Thoughts on the Adam LaRoche fiasco
We hope every time that the truth will prevail. At issue is why the LaRoche talks did fail. Was Williams off base How he handled the case? Will the team in the end be for Sale?
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March 19, 2016 at 1:57 pm
March 19, 2016 at 1:57 pm
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Joe Maddon is not high on banning chewing tobacco
“Just eradicate tobacco, period, if you’re going to go that route. I’m not into over-legislating the human race. I’ll just have to listen and learn. If somebody else is going to make up his mind for me, I’m going to have a hard time with that. So that’s where I draw the line, but... Read more »
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March 17, 2016 at 9:14 am
March 17, 2016 at 9:14 am
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Aquinas wired
I'm Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I'm enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I'm an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
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