Happy Birthday, You Ol’ Blog!
It’s been four years since Matt Hartwig and I started this thing in hopes that we could take over the world.
Unfortunately, our attempts at global domination have fallen short. Way short. Then both of us grew up, took big boy jobs and scrapped the world domination via sports blog chit-chat.
And while Hartwig has retired from the blogosphere, I’m still chugging along. As is this blog.
With that being said, I’d like to say thanks to this blog’s fanbase. I appreciate you all the same, but bless the Saluki fans for really putting me on the map and trusting me as a source for analysis and news.
I’d also like to give a shoutout to the contributors we’ve had over the years.
Johnny Sole. Jon Iaccino. Stile Smith. Brian Feldt. Jeff Engelhardt. Mike Carter.
Here’s hoping I didn’t forget anyone.
(Though I probably did.)
So, how will we celebrate another year of this blog’s existence?
Well, if it was up to me…
And if you’re note already doing so, follow this fine blog’s editor on Twitter @lcm1986.
Drama Between Ozzie Guillen, Bobby Jenks Just Won’t Die
Leave it to the White Sox to allow a player no longer on team payroll to steal headlines during spring training.
Believe it or not, there’s a lot to talk about in White Sox camp.
Where should Adam Dunn hit in the line-up?
What to make of Jake Peavy’s comeback trail?
How many new stories about Carl Yastrzemski will Hawk Harrelson dig out of his past?
Yet, for whatever reason, the early part of spring training makes us all want to go back to Bobby Jenks vs. Ozzie Guillen. (more…)
Contrary To Popular Belief, TBDS Has Love On Valentine’s Day
I know you doubt it, but believe me when I say we here at The Big Dead Sidebar have a heart.
One that’s been broken by guys like Mark Prior, Jay Cutler, Rex Grossman and those of the ilk, but nevertheless we come back strong year after year.
So while everyone else cozies up to their favorite special someone before sneaking off in the night to go see their side piece, TBDS has compiled a list of things we love about our beloved Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox and Salukis. (more…)
Chicago Baseball Year In Review: Cubs, White Sox Headed In Opposite Directions
One city.
Two teams.
Two different directions.
Lucky us, huh? (more…)
A Letter To Santa From The Big Dead Sidebar
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Dear Santa,
I have a confession to make. (more…)
Bulls, Bears & Blackhawks Help Chicago Sports Fans Win Weekend
In sports, there are winners and losers.
And as we wake up on a bitter Monday morning in Chicago, it can be said that no one won the weekend like Chicago sports fans. (more…)
Phil Rogers Has A Bad Idea For The Cubs & White Sox
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I’ll never understand why mainstream media blasts members of the blogosphere for pulling turds out of a toilet and calling it a good idea when they themselves are getting paid salary to do so.
So, here we are with Phil Rogers’ grand plan for a swap of this great city’s baseball GMs in what could be the biggest waste of column space in the history of baseball writers. (more…)
The Official 2011 TBDS Offseason Plan: Chicago White Sox
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Finally, Matt Hartwig has returned to The Big Dead Sidebar.
It’s been quite a lengthy hiatus for Matty Ice as his return to the blogosphere coincides with the period between the end of the postseason and the start of the Hot Stove schedule.
Last year, Hartwig provided the Chicago White Sox’s blue print for offseason success, including the acquisition of J.J. Putz.
One year later, we’ll see what he has in store to propel the White Sox past the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
It’s Election Day & TBDS Cares — Kind Of
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Election Day is one of those things that makes America great.
Like Apple Pie, baseball, 20-inch rims and deep-fried anything, voting has a unique place in what makes America what it is today.
And today, I will be taking part in a little bit of Americana. (more…)
Giants Make Champions Out Of Former Cubs, White Sox
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I would not be surprised if Tim Lincecum, Buster Posey, Edgar Renteria and Brian Wilson wake up with stiff backs tomorrow morning because those four just carried several former Chicago Cubs and White Sox to a championship.
The San Francisco Giants defeated the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Monday, clinching the Giants’ first World Series since moving to the Bay Area. And with the victory, the following former Chicago baseball players are World Series champions: (more…)
