tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59345813111767657112011-04-21T23:39:30.607-04:00Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-11619748457502920342007-12-29T09:37:00.000-05:002007-12-29T09:44:32.742-05:00

I had another winning week last week at 9-7, bringing my season standing to 114-118-8. I have an outside chance at finishing .500 with a great week. It will be hard to figure out with all the starters that will be playing limited time (and most the playoff teams being underdogs), but here it goes.Week 17NE -13.5BUF +7.5TB +3CIN -2.5WAS -8DET +5JAC +6.5CHI +2PIT -3SEA +1.5SF +12TEN -4.5MIN -3SD

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-28381575336493451362007-12-21T10:31:00.000-05:002007-12-21T10:38:06.517-05:00

A nice week last week ending at 10-6. Season stands at 105-111-8. I didn't get a chance to enter this in last night but I was taking the Steelers and giving the points. So mark that down as a win.PIT -9.5DAL -10CIN +3HOU +7DET -4.5MIA +22BUF +3JAC -13NO -3WAS +6.5ARI -10SEA -10TEN -9TB -6SD -8.5

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-58649790227699347532007-12-15T16:28:00.000-05:002007-12-15T16:34:26.994-05:00

An average week, finishing 7-9 and bringing my season record to 95-105-8.Week 15 Picks**I missed out on picking the Den and Hou game, but I will count it as a loss as I would have gone with Denver.DEN - MISSED ITSF +9.5NO -3.5TB -13MIA +3.5CLE -5.5GB -8JAC +3.5NE -21SEA -7TEN -3.5IND -10SD -9.5DAL -10NYG -4.5CHI +10.5

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-18012498565453368122007-12-06T15:21:00.000-05:002007-12-06T15:27:25.655-05:00

Finally a solid week. I went 10-5-1 in Week 13. My season standing is now approaching .500 again at 88-96-8. I look to keep the rally going for more than 1 week.Week 14 PicksCHI +3JAC -10DAL -10.5MIA +7PHI -2.5GB -10NE -10SD pick emSTL +7TB -3ARI +7MIN -7.5CLE -3KC +7BAL +10NO -4

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-15318949454981834352007-11-29T19:08:00.000-05:002007-11-29T19:14:06.190-05:00

8-8 last week to finish at .500. Still down on the year at 78-91-7. It's been a long time since a winning week.Week 13 Picks:DAL -7STL -3BUF +6MIN -3.5TEN -3.5IND -6.5NYJ +2SD -5.5PHI -2.5CAR -3TB +4CLE +1DEN -3CHI +2.5PIT -7BAL +21

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-70332743879198545462007-11-26T22:04:00.000-05:002007-11-26T22:08:02.000-05:00

Well if you have been checking back here often, the only thing you have been seeing is my pathetic experiment on what it would be like to pick the winner of every NFL game all year long against the spread. My experiment has been extremely disappointing, but I guess this is why millions of people lose money betting on sports. Work has been extremely busy for me the last few months. And with the

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-51532671552060134152007-11-21T14:30:00.000-05:002007-11-21T14:35:53.742-05:00

Another sub .500 week....its getting to be a routine. I finished 7-8-1 after having changed 3 games just before kick-offs and having changed them to all losers. But we move on. Season record stands at 70-83-7. I need a 16-0 week!Week 12 PicksThanksgiving DayGB -3DAL -14IND -11DEN +2.5TEN -1.5BUF +8.5KC -5CLE -3SEA -3NYG -7NO -3WAS +3ARI -10SD -9PHI +24PIT -15.5

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-73212105098780584382007-11-17T20:51:00.000-05:002007-11-18T12:20:28.108-05:00

Another dreadful week at 5-9. Season now sits at a dismal 63-75-6. It's looking like a failed experiment. Maybe I can muster a +.500 week sometime soon.Week 11 PicksSD +3IND -14.5MIN -4.5BAL +3PIT -9.5TB -3ARI +3PHI -9.5BUF +16DAL -11NO +1.5 **GB -10NYG +3STL -3CHI +5.5TEN +3

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-18264469342302263202007-11-11T07:30:00.000-05:002007-11-11T07:36:44.870-05:00

In at the last minute....Week 9 will be the week to end this season as I went a catastrophic 3-11 on the week. That is pathetic. I missed 3 of games by .5 or 1 pt. I stand at 58-66-6 on the season.But we move on.Week 10Ten -4.5KC -3Buf -2.5Pit -9.5NO -10Car -3Phi +3GB -5.5Bal -3Chi +3.5**NYG +1.5Det +2**SD +4SF +10** Week 10 Locks

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-85649291618407739812007-11-01T14:17:00.001-04:002007-11-01T14:22:33.215-04:00

A sub .500 week last week with a 6-7 mark....although I started the early games 1-6, so I fought back in the afternoon. Season to date, I am a steady .500 at 55-55-6.Now to Week 9, including the biggest regular season NFL game of all time.WAS -3.5KC -2TB -3.5CAR +4.5SF +3.5JAC +3.5DEN +3BUF pkSD -7SEA +1IND +6OAK -3PHI +3.5BAL +9.5

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-48965433369552522442007-10-27T22:28:00.000-04:002007-10-28T12:21:07.970-04:00

Freshly back from a weeks vacation in burning San Diego, just in time for this week's picks. I finished week 7 at .500, going 7-7. My winners last week included Buf, Dal, NE, Ten, KC, Cin, and Den, including both my lock picks (NE and Dal).I sit at 49-48-6 on the season.Week 8 picks:STL +3CHI -5CAR +7.5NYG -9.5TEN -6.5PHI -1CIN +4BUF +3SD -9 **JAC +4NO -2 **NE -15.5DEN -3** Two-team parlay

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-37574307477421257512007-10-20T21:30:00.000-04:002007-10-20T21:39:57.780-04:00

A solid Week 6 for me (7-4-2). Puts me above .500 for the season at 42-41-6. CIN -3JAC -6.5CLE -4CHI -4PHI -3STL +10TEN +3WAS +3ARI -4NE -6 **SD -9.5 **NO +7NYG -3** Two-team parlay locksLet's keep the solid picks going with Week 7:WAS -7.5NO -7.5BUF +3DAL -9.5**NE -16.5**SF +9.5TB +2.5TEN -1KC +3CIN -6PHI -6STL +8.5DEN +4JAC +3.5** Two-team parlay locks

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-49523993394495915652007-10-12T11:49:00.000-04:002007-10-12T12:00:40.533-04:00

Baseball - sucksNobody wants to watch expansion teams in the playoffs....not even residents of those cities (I'm looking at you Phoenix). Boston and Cleveland...well, it could be worse or better. I am indifferent.Football - blahMiddle of the season, very little excitement in the league unless you are a Dallas or New England fan (both of whom I despise). Sure, the Colts are undefeated, but with

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-85629818907497545682007-10-12T11:40:00.000-04:002007-10-12T11:48:12.271-04:00

I have to admit, I am tired of making these pick things, but I committed to seeing how good I could do during an entire season, so here it goes, week 6 picks, a little more streamlined....Now you only get my pick and the line....not the opponent. Do your own research.CIN -3JAC -6.5CLE -4CHI -4PHI -3STL +10TEN +3WAS +3ARI -4NE -6 **SD -9.5 **NO +7NYG -3** Two-team parlay locks

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-5561362613469538952007-10-11T07:42:00.000-04:002007-10-11T07:49:33.093-04:00

My first WINNING Week, going 9-5 and also snagging the two team parlay pick.On the season, I am nearing .500 at 35-37-4.NO (-3) vs CARKC (+2.5) vs JACWAS (-3)** vs DETTEN (-8) vs ATLMIA (+5.5) @ HOUPIT (-6) vs SEANE (-16)** vs CLESTL (+3.5) vs ARINYG (-3) vs NYJTB (+10) @ INDSD (+1) @ DENBAL (-3) @ SFCHI (+3.5) @ GBBUF (+10) vs DAL**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-79497343451681742832007-10-06T17:59:00.001-04:002007-10-06T17:59:28.854-04:00

I feel it this week...I am feeling a winning record. I have to have a winning record in some week don't I?NO (-3) vs CARKC (+2.5) vs JACWAS (-3)** vs DETTEN (-8) vs ATLMIA (+5.5) @ HOUPIT (-6) vs SEANE (-16)** vs CLESTL (+3.5) vs ARINYG (-3) vs NYJTB (+10) @ INDSD (+1) @ DENBAL (-3) @ SFCHI (+3.5) @ GBBUF (+10) vs DAL**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-69991578779555681052007-10-04T09:03:00.000-04:002007-10-04T09:28:17.228-04:00

Yes Lou, you are awesome, but I disagreed the minute you made the decision last night.Carlos Zambrano, game 1 NLDS, as locked in as I have seen him all year. 85 pitches through 6 innings and Sweet Lou pulls him. Not for a pinch hitter, not for a pinch runner, flat out pulls him. Here is a list of Z's pitch count in every game this season...do you notice something really odd. Only once did he

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-28415180904075252602007-10-03T10:27:00.000-04:002007-10-03T11:53:52.635-04:00

Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia PhilliesTheme: Runs Wild!Season Series: COL won 4 - 3Key Player(s): The Mashers (Rollins, Utley, Burrell, Howard vs Tulowitzki, Helton, Holliday, Atkins)Analysis:Who really knows in this series? Probably the most difficult for me to predict of the 4 DS series. Here are two teams that absolutely mash the ball in ballparks that see incredible amounts of offense.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-23337724208675928172007-10-01T15:36:00.000-04:002007-10-02T14:41:18.620-04:00

Here it goes folks, my 2007 AL Playoff Predictions:Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Boston Red SoxTheme: Past Performance Really MattersSeason Series: BOS won 6 - 4 (7 @ Fenway, 3 @ Anaheim)Key Player: John Lackey (LAA SP)Analysis:In this series, I really do think that the history between these 2 teams in 2007 will matter. But I do think the history I am talking about goes even deeper than just

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-34953845192870509812007-10-01T15:29:00.001-04:002007-10-02T14:14:11.248-04:00

I was feeling good about myself early on as I got a few upsets correct....I just didn't realize how many upsets there would be. Just plain awful. This again is why I am very glad that no actual money is involved with this fun test. I went 5-9 on the week, reaching a season to date record of: 26-32-4 AWFUL!OAK (+4) @ MIAATL (+4) vs HOUBAL (-6)** @ CLECHI (-3) @ DETMIN (+3) vs GBSTL (+14) @

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-44522474604745252412007-10-01T14:57:00.000-04:002007-10-02T14:14:20.693-04:00

I plan to deliver my MLB Playoff Predictions as soon as the play-in game is complete so look for those sometime before Wednesday. But until then let me give my thoughts on tonight...My pick is the Padres. I know the game is in Coors Field, giving the Rockies a slight offensive edge, but Jake Peavy is downright disgusting this year. He carried my fantasy team to another championship this year

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-145666997923316042007-10-01T11:18:00.001-04:002007-10-02T14:14:20.693-04:00

Ha Ha New York Mets. You had this one coming! While the Chicago Cubs held one of the worst end of season collapses that I am aware of (8.5 game lead on August 14) in 1969, eventually losing out to the New York Mets....the 2007 Mets blew that record out of the water. A 7 game lead with 17 games to play. CHOKE CITY. Now that we have reversed the 1969 Curse, its time to reverse all the curses. GO

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-80349923621818155902007-09-28T09:58:00.000-04:002007-10-02T14:14:11.248-04:00

OAK (+4) @ MIAATL (+4) vs HOUBAL (-6)** @ CLECHI (-3) @ DETMIN (+3) vs GBSTL (+14) @ DALBUF (+4) vs NYJCAR (-3) vs TBSF (+3) vs SEAPIT (-7) @ ARISD (-11) vs KCIND (-9.5) vs DENPHI (-3.5) @ NYGNE (-7.5)** @ CIN**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-2120580790805229042007-09-24T15:45:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:50.893-04:00

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070924/LOCAL/709240389I am really jealous...My wife would never let me go for this.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-20128399182377512542007-09-24T10:59:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.834-04:00

A dreaded 7-8-1 in Week 3 moving my season record even lower to 21-23-4 and 0-3 in my two-team parlay locks. Looks like a failed experiment. My goal is to get one week above .500IND (-7) @ HOUSD (-5) @ GBKC (-2.5) vs MINPHI (-6.5) vs DETBUF (+17) @ NENYJ (-3) vs MIA - PUSHPIT (-9) vs SFARI (+8) @ BALSTL (+4)** @ TBDEN (-3.5) vs JACCIN (+3.5) @ SEAOAK (-3) vs CLECAR (-4.5) @ ATLWAS (-3.5) vs

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-17573205368647275952007-09-20T15:46:00.001-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.834-04:00

This is looking to be a failed experiment as I am 14-15-3 on the season so far. Oh well, here it goes again.Week 3 Picks:IND (-7) @ HOUSD (-5) @ GBKC (-2.5) vs MINPHI (-6.5) vs DETBUF (+17) @ NENYJ (-3) vs MIAPIT (-9) vs SFARI (+8) @ BALSTL (+4)** @ TBDEN (-3.5) vs JACCIN (+3.5) @ SEAOAK (-3) vs CLECAR (-4.5) @ ATLWAS (-3.5) vs NYGDAL (+3)** @ CHINO (-4) vs TEN**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-7932792897836544682007-09-20T10:54:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:45.381-04:00

Details...www.turning-two.com

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-32265849423949951442007-09-18T16:18:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.835-04:00

I've got something you'll never have....

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-62585612278003425242007-09-17T16:40:00.001-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.835-04:00

Week 2 Pick Recap:I went 7-8-1 and I missed both the games in my 2-team parlay...go figure.Season Record: 14-15-3 (.482)PIT (-10) vs BUFTEN (+8.5) vs INDCAR (-7) vs HOUNYG (pk) vs GBATL (+10) @ JACNO (-4.5)** @ TBMIN (+3) @ DET - PUSHDAL (-4.5) @ MIADEN (-10) vs OAKKC (+13) @ CHINE (-4) vs SDPHI (-6.5) vs WASCIN (-8) @ CLESTL (-3.5)** SFSEA (-4) @ ARINYJ (+10) @ BAL**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-33990801065723354252007-09-15T22:17:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.836-04:00

Week 2 Picks:PIT (-10) vs BUFTEN (+8.5) vs INDCAR (-7) vs HOUNYG (pk) vs GBATL (+10) @ JACNO (-4.5)** @ TBMIN (+3) @ DETDAL (-4.5) @ MIADEN (-10) vs OAKKC (+13) @ CHINE (-4) vs SDPHI (-6.5) vs WASCIN (-8) @ CLESTL (-3.5)** SFSEA (-4) @ ARINYJ (+10) @ BAL**Two-team parlay pick

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-70126654756988628282007-09-14T23:07:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:37.211-04:00

Bye Bye Cardinals!Carlos Zambrano just ended your season. What a relief to see such a dominant outing. Better luck next year.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-73708612474027954022007-09-11T09:04:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.836-04:00

So week 1 is in the books, and my little experiment is sitting at a flat .500 so far. I ended the week 7-7-2. My 2-team parlay lock was incorrect and sits at 0-1 for the season. Look for my week 2 picks a little later in the week.Here was the week 1 review...obviously greens are correct, reds are incorrect, and white is a push.IND (-6) vs NOKC (+3) @ HOUDEN (-3.5) @ BUFPIT (-4.5) @ CLETEN (+

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-75281548586194739822007-09-10T10:12:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:07:03.652-04:00

We've officially secured:WWW.TURNING-TWO.COMfor our blog dedicated to Ryan Theriot. Please check us out.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-3342472043563843592007-09-06T23:17:00.001-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.836-04:00

As quoted from my blog earlier today in my NFL Predictions..."I have this feeling that New Orleans really is not that good and that they will struggle being the hunted team rather than the under dog. Brees will put up great numbers. Bush will be a highlight reel. But defense will let them down. They are relying on Jason David assisting in the secondary. As a Colts fan, I say good luck to that."

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-35287259691640057642007-09-06T15:00:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.836-04:00

Each week I will make my NFL Picks against the spread and keep a tally going of the stats. Hopefully I can break .500 or at least beat some NFL Analyst. With the Thursday game this week, here are Week 1 picks. The first team listed is my pick.Disclaimer: I am not betting money on these picks, neither should you.IND (-6) vs NOKC (+3) @ HOUDEN (-3.5) @ BUFPIT (-4.5) @ CLETEN (+6.5) @ JACSTL (-1

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-43920226653048716782007-09-06T11:15:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:06:24.837-04:00

Living in Indianapolis today is a bonus. Don't get me wrong, I love Indy. It's a great town. Traffic isn't too bad, its clean, its in the mid-west (meaning its cheap), and tonight its the home to the kick-off of NFL season.The city is a little bit crazy. Media from all over the nation is in town and downtown looks like a circus. Indy is used to hosting big sporting events like this. After

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-90892081261575330252007-09-05T15:17:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:07:03.652-04:00

I attended the game last night with my co-author at turning-two.blogspot.com. For a recap of the game and some nice highlight videos, visit the blog at:Ryan Theriot - Turning "Two"

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-89112064394524817382007-09-04T13:14:00.000-04:002007-09-06T14:22:49.951-04:00

I didn't know how long it would take me to post my first NCAA Football or NFL posting, but after this weekend, I could not resist any longer. You see, I am a Purdue Boilermaker, which means a few things. 1. I expect high-powered spread offense.2. I expect to be competing or winning in games vs the "Big Boys" until 2 minutes left at which point some freakish turnover will happen and change the

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-68381010275210023252007-08-30T08:25:00.001-04:002007-09-06T10:28:48.060-04:00

My buddy and I decided that since we absolutely love Ryan Theriot of the Chicago Cubs that we would create and dedicate a blog to just him. After checking Google, it seems that almost nothing on the web is dedicated to Theriot. So without much further ado, please check it out at:http://turning-two.blogspot.comWe are looking into registering a more official DNS name for the site and I will update

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-3008586666805043752007-08-29T09:28:00.000-04:002007-09-04T13:47:47.869-04:00

The game last night was simply marvelous. I watched the first few innings, saw the Brewers take a lead and then I had to leave for a bit. I came back just in time for the bottom of the 7th inning....and what an inning.Congrats goes to Jacque Jones. I have a superstition that if I bad mouth JJ when he comes to the plate, he delivers. Its been working great in the 2nd half, and last night was

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-81736865705121732782007-08-27T13:53:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:02:31.370-04:00

Its been quite a while since I had any significant posting on my blog. I apologize. I got a little busy with work and my brain has been in a literal lock of any unique thoughts.I don't really know what to write about the Cubs. They're in first place. Great. But, I don't feel like we're playing anywhere near first place levels. The Brewers are awful. Anytime the Cards get real close we have

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-26824297404390058282007-08-17T10:36:00.000-04:002007-09-26T09:07:03.653-04:00

Wow did I need some good news. The Cubs have been frustrating me this past week since my last positive posting. All season long I've feared we'd lose Zambrano to the stupid Yankees all because of the impending sale of the Cubs and the uncertainty.Well today that has all changed!Big Z is a Cub for at least 5 more years!5 years, 91.5 Million. I don't care what it cost, we desperately needed his

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-56808743299026300302007-08-11T11:33:00.001-04:002007-08-11T12:11:16.590-04:00

The Cubs have won 2 in a row in Coors field which is quite an accomplishment in my mind considering what the Rockies did to the Brewers earlier this week. When I determined the pitching rotation was going to be Lilly, Marquis, Hill, and Marshall, I figured we had to win the Lilly game and then hope for one other. Well that one other already came in the form of a stellar Jason Marquis start. He

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-53349470000928032182007-08-09T13:00:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:14:36.936-04:00

Well I was starting to formulate my thoughts on the state of the Cubs right now....and then I read this. I think it says just about everything I was thinking and then some. Give it a read. It's at one of my more favorite blogs (Thunder Matts Saloon). Bravo to the author Rich....dead on. Why should I try to write anything else?http://thundermatt.com/2007/08/crunch-time.html

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-37621981957605116982007-08-08T10:51:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:15:01.152-04:00

Congratulations to Barry Bonds. He is the all time homerun king in MLB with 756 HRs and now counting. I am so happy and relieved it is all over because now I can hope that ESPN and Sports Talk Radio shows can go back to being normal. I personally don't have a whole lot against Barry Bonds and could care less who owns the record, but on my drive in this morning I couldn't help but question the

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-47179920208918982742007-08-07T14:11:00.001-04:002007-08-09T13:15:01.153-04:00

So I saw this on ESPN the other day....while they had better footage than this, I love the crowd reaction....audio is really needed for the full effect.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-11841530808859720172007-08-07T10:30:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:14:36.937-04:00

While I was in Japan, the Cubs played some decent ball. They took 2 out of 3 against the Reds and split a 4 game series with the Phillies. But upon my return is when I started to not feel so well. The Mets series opened with 6-2 loss; a game the Cubs did not play well in. I was then able to attend on Saturday and watch Ted Lilly shutdown all but Moises Alou in a 6-2 win. All 6 runs came

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-84686585670433437482007-08-01T07:26:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:14:54.411-04:00

Tonight our colleagues in Japan took us to a Ramen Noodles restaurant. When I heard that is where we were going I have to admit I was initially disappointed. Ramen has never really excited me....pretty boring and not very tasty. I know guys that lived off Ramen in my fraternity in college (mostly the Maruchan brand pictured here), but I couldn't do it. It was just not filling nor tasty enough

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-41050257242781748552007-07-31T08:24:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:14:54.412-04:00

Ok, so I've been in Japan for 4 days now and I can't help but continue to think about Jerry Seinfeld. Why, you may ask? Well it has to do with a certain utensil....or pair of utensils if you call it that.Its my second trip to Japan in the last 12 months so I don't know why it hit me more the second time than the first. But seriously...I've had 10 meals so far this time in Japan, and on every

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-33855138269804086622007-07-26T11:14:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:14:54.412-04:00

So my postings have been few and far between the last week. That's because I have been preparing to fly out to Japan tomorrow for a week of work. So, don't expect much else next week either....especially since I'll miss most of the Cubs games (considering they'll be playing around 8 or 9 am in Japan).Its been a good couple of days for the Cubbies. Two in a row against our hated rival Cardinals

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-13126042140017819682007-07-23T10:54:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:08:00.023-04:00

It was quite the disappointing weekend losing 2 of 3 to the Diamondbacks and watching a no name pitcher (Petit?) completely stiffle our hitters. I am SO ready for Derrek Lee to be back in the lineup. We looked lethargic and bored over the weekend. But there is good news.The Cubs will play 6 games at STL and CIN this week. Now a Cardinals game is never a sure thing, but this Cardinals team is

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-86303713558631847032007-07-20T18:05:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:30.338-04:00

In complete honor, respect, and credit to Thunder Matt's Saloon, one of my favorite blogs. Here is a knock off of a great Chip Wesley theme that he has going....Chris Carpenter......................or.....................Chris Carpenter.....

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-53284638055308653712007-07-18T13:56:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:25.797-04:00

So my place of employment has been going all around campus remodeling the restrooms. It was well overdue as many of the bathrooms did not even have urinals. Many of them simply had 4 regular toilets. It was frustrating not having any urinals, and I figured there was a lot of wasted spaced, but I did not figure this would happen.They have transformed these restrooms to now have two urinals and

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-26535617702786481772007-07-18T10:48:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:08.845-04:00

So the Cubs finally lost last night to the lowly Giants 4-2. Barry Zito looked great, although any lefty does well against the Cubs. I realize the Cubs can not win all of their games, but I can't help but think this was one we should have won. Sean Marshall pitched really well. The Giants offense stinks. Bonds was not in the lineup.Jason Kendall had a poor first game for the Cubs. Soriano

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-68461647160159948172007-07-17T08:34:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:08.845-04:00

Another great Cubs win last night. Aramis Ramirez once again is in the position with 2 outs (this time 8th inning) with the chance to tie or take the lead and he does NOT disappoint us. Smokes a double off the wall in the left field corner. All of this got started with a 2-out hustle infield single by Theriot, and brilliant hit and run by Pinella with D. Lee at the plate. Simply beautiful

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-10763309974004271822007-07-16T08:20:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:08.845-04:00

I have to be completely honest. I was afraid for some reason that the Cubs would stumble out of the gate in the second half, dig a hole of about 7-8 games back and then have to claw their way back all second half in an attempt to make the playoffs.I apologize.This team came out on fire this past weekend. Sure, the Astros gave us game 1 with their 4 errors, but let's not forget that Zambrano only

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-55681011338236666372007-07-13T10:13:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:07:15.151-04:00

Sports Illustrated published this recent article based on a Baseball Prospectus "Secret Sauce" calculation for determining the top 5 teams with the highest likelihood to win playoff games.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/07/10/bb.preview.cubs/The "Secret Sauce" (or as I will call it "The Big Mac Theory") is determined by calculating the following categories (taken directly from

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-20624524965082717622007-07-11T00:10:00.000-04:002007-08-09T13:15:10.204-04:00

I never thought I'd see the day in which you could pinch hit Albert Pujols for Orlando Hudson or Aaron Rowand and you didn't take it. Wow, what might have been. Thanks a lot LaRussa. The NL Champs have you to blame for a poorly managed All Star Game. Not just the Pujols debacle (although I have no idea how you never play the best player in the game), but I am too tired to chronicle all the

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-56524639353438493762007-07-10T12:44:00.001-04:002007-07-10T15:21:15.882-04:00

I almost forgot.....Can ESPN possibly butcher anything else? Seriously. First they got outside of their speciality and started making awful movies about Bob Knight, Nascar, and the Yankees. Reality shows like Dream Job and Poker coverage starting cutting into my Baseball Tonight and NFL Live time. Next, they took Monday Night Football and made it a complete joke in one season while NBC

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-13166928160114475192007-07-10T08:38:00.001-04:002007-07-10T08:49:59.681-04:00

In 2005, Bobby Abreu had 18 HRs coming into the HR Derby before absolutely putting on a clinic in the derby. He went into a complete tailspin after that by only hitting 6 HRs in the second half and never really getting his form back after struggling in 2006 and so far in 2007.Last year, Ryan Howard won the derby and kept up an amazing pace to hit 30 HRs in the second half.So will Vlad by winning

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-60215531530375644232007-06-30T16:38:00.000-04:002007-07-10T08:50:08.936-04:00

Living in Indianapolis, I really only get to about 5 Cubs games in person each year. Its unfortunate, but I absolutely love the chances that I do get to get up there and enjoy Wrigley Field. That is why when yesterday the Brewers dropped 5 runs on my Cubs in the top of the 1st, I felt like the trip was going to be kind of a waste. Sure it was a beautiful day, and I was at Wrigley field, but

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-42526096453742075732007-06-28T08:29:00.001-04:002007-07-10T08:50:20.579-04:00

While I am not particularly fond of David Beckham (I think he is vastly overrated), I am a true fan of the game of 'futbol'. I had heard about these upcoming commercials to air in the U.S., and this spot shows all the bits in succession....its an enjoyable watch. Reggie Bush seems to be the perfect fit for this campaign.

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-1691856710195257662007-06-27T13:07:00.000-04:002007-06-27T13:46:02.941-04:00

Ok, seriously. I know everyone in the league wanted to test out his arm last year as a new OF in Washington. All he did was lead the league in outfield assists with 22 last year. Evidentially, the memo still has not made it around the league, even with his gem nailing Terrero this past weekend. Last night, Soriano gunned down Troy Tulowitzski for his 10th assist already. Only Michael Cuddyer

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-86162045546171722542007-06-26T11:08:00.000-04:002007-06-26T18:00:43.869-04:00

The odds of what happened in the Cub's game last night are almost improbable. The Cubs not only experienced their lowest point of the season, the luckiest point of their whole season, and the most exciting point of their whole season in one game....it all happened in the same inning. And, it almost killed Ron Santo.THE WORSTI went to bed after the 8th inning with the Cubs up 8-3 vs the Colorado

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-6797219586226792692007-06-23T21:18:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:26:09.967-04:00

This morning I attended a men's breakfast at my church in Carmel, IN and Tarik Glenn (left tackle for the Indianapolis Colts) was the guest speaker. My initial reaction was the incredible size of this man as he walked into the room in street clothes. He is definitely not someone I would ever want to cross. Additionally...the Superbowl XLI Champion rings are really something to see up front in

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-42777908571147323642007-06-21T06:17:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:25:48.791-04:00

One of the famous rules in baseball is "Never make the 1st nor 3rd out at third base". I think for the most part all baseball fans know this rule and agree with it. But I ask the question...."Why make any out at 3rd base?" Is taking a calculated risk trying to attempt to reach 3rd base with one out really worth it? Especially considering the fact that you should already have 2nd base safely?

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-9654703581896486532007-06-20T13:56:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:25:19.729-04:00

Well we could all see the writing on the wall. After Michael Barrett and Carlos Zambrano scuffled in the Cubs dugout a few weeks ago, it was clear that Barrett's days were numbered as a Cub. Then last week Lou Pinella announced that Barrett's playing time would be reduced. Reduced was right....right out of town.I've always been a Barrett fan and he's been a good offensive weapon for the Cubs

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-81683506169943286202007-06-20T08:23:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:26:40.412-04:00

We are within 9 days of the launch of the iPhone. While I KNOW I am not going to buy one, I have developed this itch of really wanting one. What is it about Boys and their Toys? I am a tech geek and have become quite the Apple guy in the last 12 months with my iPod and Mac Mini. I'm going to hold off nonetheless, at least until generation #2 comes out....maybe the iPhone Nano as being

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-42497237707052780792007-06-19T08:55:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:27:02.929-04:00

Ok, time for my first fantasy baseball posting here. I realize this will be of absolutely no value to any reader except for myself and maybe the 1-2 guys from my fantasy league that read this blog (of course they make up my only readers). But what are blogs for anyway?Chone Figgins going 6-6 last night prompted me with this idea. One of my favorite things about fantasy baseball is trading with

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-12443898099088295642007-06-18T08:08:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:27:29.567-04:00

So my Cubbies lost 2 of 3 to the San Diego Padres this weekend. It was a little painful to watch, especially on Saturday. Carlos Zambrano takes a no hitter into the 8th inning that is eventually broken up by a fluke chopper over the mound that Carlos just barely deflects. Had the ball not been deflected, it would have been an easy out for the SS. Then, in the top of the 9th inning, Russell

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-41165671700137754662007-06-15T12:50:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:28:10.124-04:00

I just got back from spending 3 days at Lake Cumberland in Kentucky with our high school youth group on a retreat. Among some great spiritual growth, we had the opportunity to spend time tubing, riding wave runners, and doing a lot of 4-wheeling in the mountains.Now I had been on 4-wheelers in the past, but nothing like what we were riding this past week. I caught myself about 10 different

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-19189316666508593742007-06-08T11:41:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:25:48.791-04:00

My brother in law was chatting with me today and said he was told there were 9 ways to reach first base in MLB. So we started brainstorming and researching. We found people stating anywhere from 7 to 23 different ways. After the research, I do believe there are 9 different ways to score a batter to first base. Obviously there are tons of variations of each, but these are the ways it can be

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-90347459385903087552007-06-07T09:32:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:25:48.792-04:00

Power Rankings are a growing trend among sports sites these days. Seems every analyst posts his "Power Rankings". These rankings normally have something to do with standings, but takes the human factor and perception of how good the team is into it. Well I started thinking the other day....what if the Cubs disappeared? Who would I cheer for? Believe me, there are days being a Cubs fan when I

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-35092756671274716002007-06-07T08:18:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:25:19.729-04:00

I know its cliche, but I am wondering if the Zambrano/Barrett fight or the Pinella blow-up has at least caused the Cubs to turn a small corner recently? I don't want to give any of them credit, but Carlos seemed to pitch with purpose yesterday, and it was good to finally see that. He did get in his usual trouble in the 6th inning, giving up a HR to Prince Fielder, but he got out of it and kept

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-58463820769578043602007-06-06T13:30:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:26:40.413-04:00

Mostly for my own benefit, when I need to set this up again in 2 months and can't remember, to configure MOSS (Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server) 2007 Usage Analysis Reporting/Processing, it is very well summarized at the below technet link:http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/5233cf43-6a8f-40cb-9014-0724600e7e381033.mspx?mfr=true

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-83316924599707896572007-06-06T10:19:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:25:19.729-04:00

Ok, so maybe Trammel doesn't make much of a difference....but, outside of Ted Lilly stinking it up, I felt like the Cubs played a very solid all around game last night. And this just in....the bullpen seems to be fine when we are trailing games and there is no pressure. Give them a lead though and we might as well put a 12-year-old girl on the mound. Results would be the same.Today is a big

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-5446609673992817602007-06-05T10:17:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:25:19.729-04:00

WOO HOO! I personally like seeing Pinella in the suite away from the team....its soothing and the Cubs are playing relaxed....minus the awful dropped pop up at the mound with 5 players in a circle. But nonetheless....we won!

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-60121798410833023812007-06-05T10:00:00.000-04:002007-06-26T12:26:09.968-04:00

I'm honestly sick and tired of hearing about A-Rod and his life. It seems I can not go a single 45-minute commute without hearing of A-Rod and something about his life on ESPN Radio or MLB Home Plate (XM). Yet it's these same radio broadcasters (that I enjoy listening to when they are not talking about A-Rod) that are appalled at the media paparazi that follow A-Rod around and chronicle every

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-54327368598840683202007-06-04T14:02:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:25:19.729-04:00

By now everyone is aware of Lou Pinella's tirade and indefinite suspension from baseball. MLB is supposed to rule on his actual suspension today/tomorrow. My suggestion to MLB....please make his suspension last a long time.Since the Cubs signed Pinella, I was not crazy about the decision. Ask my buddies about my position the day it was announced. While most Cub fans were dancing in the

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-54577452903882136462007-05-31T13:23:00.001-04:002007-06-26T12:25:48.792-04:00

Living and dying day-to-day by what the Chicago Cubs do, means I have an incredible amount of bitterness and resentment towards the Florida Marlins organization. Still to this day I vividly remember calling my buddy in the 7th inning of game 6 of the 2003 NLCS exclaiming....we're going to go....we're going to go to the World Series.....we've got Prior on the mound and he is lights out....nothing

Kylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074881277948865607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934581311176765711.post-10295636623675257142007-05-31T12:05:00.000-04:002007-05-31T12:10:36.300-04:00

I've succumbed to the pressure of having a blog. Maybe its peer pressure. Maybe is boredom. Maybe I think as dull as I am, I still have an original thought once a year. I don't have an inital purpose to this blog. I named it "No Linkage" because I truly believe there will be absolutely no theme or consistency posted here. Some days you will surely find Chicago Cubs dialog. Other days maybe

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