Or so Harry Caray used to tell me on WGN. We're off to Wrigley Field in just a bit to see the Cubs battle the Minnesota Twins in the first interleague game of the year. This will most likely be the last game I attend in a long time. Weather looks perfect, if only a little on the cold side. Just checked the matchup and it appears we'll be seeing Randy Wells face off vs Kevin Slowey. Randy Wells has looked really good as a rookie call up. Although he's 0-2, he sports a 1.86 ERA. Not bad for someone who appeared to be brought up just to fill a spot for a few days. I haven't watched nearly as many games this year as I have in the past, but I do know that the Cubs appear to have cold bats whenever Wells pitches. Let's hope that changes today.
Here's an oldie but a goodie.
Postgame update, 11pm. Not a good one. Not by a long shot. Nevertheless, we got to witness history. After catching a fly ball for out number two, right fielder Milton Bradley turned around and threw the ball into the bleachers, thinking it was the third out. He also lost a fly ball in the sun and dropped another one. Not a good day at the office. Nor could the same be said for Randy Wells.
So to answer the above song's question: yes, they do still play the blues in Chicago. After today's ballgame we hopped on the L and rode downtown to see a bit of the Blues Fest. We enjoyed some ribs and a much needed bottle of water while listening to Charlie Musslewhite. It didn't completely erase the stink of that game, but it sure helped.
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