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2010 MLB Predictions: Chicago Cubs Won’t See First in NL Central

Posted: 29th March 2010 by Alex Kantecki in MLB
The regular season is right around the corner, but don't expect Carlos Zambrano or Ryan Dempster to make a World Series prediction for 2010. It was just three years ago when Zambrano declared himself the best pitcher in the National League and forecasted a Series victory for the Cubs. Dempster took over as prognosticator in ‘08, stating the ...

Caridad, Berg and Russell, Oh My! Three Rookies in the Cubs Bullpen

Posted: 28th March 2010 by Alex Kantecki in MLB
With just over a week remaining until opening day, the prospects of another long season for Cubs fans is finally starting to settle in. Spring training helped clear up some minor position battles and lineup tweaks, such as Ryan Theriot serving as the full-time leadoff hitter and Mike Fontenot appearing to be the front-runner at second base. But lots of questions remain in arguably the most overlooked aspect ...

The New NFL Overtime of Second Chances

Posted: 28th March 2010 by Alex Kantecki in NFL
Don’t worry, National League Football fans. Even if Brett Favre decides to hang up his cleats immediately before or long after the 2010 season concludes, the legendary antics of No. 4 on and off the field will never be forgotten. When the oft-described risk taker decided to throw across his body in the final minute of the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints, not ...