Many Thanks Marlon Byrd!

The Cubs finally have a big-game player!
Too bad Marlon Byrd wasn’t around for the playoff runs in ’07 & ’08.
By the looks of it, he wouldn’t have faltered against Arizona or Los Angeles.

Terrific at-bat against cross-town rival Matt Thornton!
Instead of being overly aggressive, Byrd draws a patient walk.
Then comes around to score a huge insurance run for the NL!

Byrd’s ninth inning spin & throw was the play of the game.
He read the situation perfectly, made a spot-on throw and saved the game.
It’s one of the best plays from a Cub all year!

Hendry took much heat for signing Byrd to a starting position…
and not just from Cubs fans, but from all around baseball.
Byrd, however, has been worth every penny, and then some!

Steinbrenner Vs. LeBron

Like so many baseball fans, I disliked George Steinbrenner for one reason–jealousy.

He’s the owner every baseball fan dreams of…a guy fully committed to winning, no matter the money.

By opening his wallet to the game’s best players, the man took a pitiful Yankees
organization to the pinnacle of baseball, and better, he did it year after year.

What other owner can say that? What other owner would you rather have running your organization?

Playing in New York is a huge advantage, but I have no doubt “The Boss” would’ve won championships had he bought the Cleveland Indians, the Kansas City Royals, or even our beloved Cubbies.

And as far as Clevelanders go…I’d take George over LeBron any day!