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 Loco Rob: I know what the Cubs need next summerSeptember 2, 2006 Let's face it, Cubs fans: The Cubs officially had themselves a little fire sale this summer. They're the "Snakes on a Plane" of baseball, a real disappointment despite lots of hype. I was sitting there wishing I was watching "Talladega Nights," but that's only because I was suffering through the rubber game of the Cardinals series.  Doug the Sox Fan: Surviving the post-Neifi eraSeptember 2, 2006 Well, the inevitable happened: Cubs GM Jim Hendry realized that of the eight nonpitching position players a team can field, a maximum of five should be second basemen.  Hecklerazzi: The down and dirty on Chicago's sports communityDid you see Brian Urlacher sacking a stripper? Kerry Wood shopping for a new arm sling? Ben Wallace getting a haircut? Send tips, photos and videos to Hecklerazzi today: tips@theheckler.com.  One for the 'Boys'Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006 New TBS comedy brings sexes together through baseball New Chicago-based TBS comedy tries to bring sexes together through baseball, beer and wings  Lame excuses abound as fans continue to ignore BullsThursday, March 29, 2007 Why aren't you watching? If Bulls 2007 season was a Disney movie, this would be one of those gut-check moments.  BEHIND ENEMY VINES: Witnessing HistoryTuesday, April 24, 2007 By Doug the Sox Fan Due to the convergence of various external factors in my schedule, it turned out that, of the three Sox home games this past week against Texas, I chose Wednesday night's game to attend. It is safe to say I'm glad it worked out that way.  Hecklerazzi: Spotted (and partied with): Bruce Bochy and his merry band of GiantsTuesday, July 17, 2007 The postgame party at Hi-Tops Monday featured the league's oldest team, including its skipper and a surprisingly still-in-the-league Ryan Klesko.  Hecklerazzi: Spotted: A ton of Cubs at Kerry Wood's bowling event Monday, July 23, 2007 The Heckler scored a couple press passes for Kerry Wood and Derrek Lee's Project 3000 bowling fundraiser Sunday night. Here's the proof  Hecklerazzi: Spotted in River North: Chris Duhon and (probably) Michael JordanFriday, Aug. 3, 2007 Heckler spotter Regan was out Thursday night celebrating his birthday (Happy Birthday Regan!) and wound up at BB's in River North (I hadn't heard of it either) and he stumbled upon Bulls backup Chris Duhon.  Doug the Sox Fan: Trade deadline inactivityMonday, Aug. 6, 2007 Baseball's most disappointing team made only one deal at the deadline Baseball's most disappointing team made only one minor deal at the deadline  Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Joakim Noah on Wrigley rooftop, rooting for the MetsMonday, Aug. 6, 2007 The Bulls No. 1 pick was clowning it up on a Wrigley rooftop Sunday night, making friends with blondes and cheering for the Mets  Bears training camp report: Two thumbs down to TransformersWednesday, August 8, 2007 Unable to bear heat, reporter bails practice for A/C movie theater.  Heckler blog: Fat Bobby's record and Captain Kirk's departureTuesday, Aug. 14, 2007 Bobby Jenks' pending consecutive outs record is one of the most impressive in sports and Kirk Hinrich's departure from Team USA furthers the demise of national ball.  Hecklerazzi: Spotted: Devin Hester and his pimped-out rideThe Bears return man was seen in his convertible, but get this: He pumps his own gas  Doug the Sox Fan pays some attention to the Cubs Monday, September 24, 2007 The Cubs are in first; the Sox are in last. You'd think that I, like most Sox fans, would be teetering on the edge of a high-rise balcony, a half-finished fifth of Jack Daniels in my hand.  Season Preview: Despite injuries, Bulls look poised to win it all ... maybeWednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 Still down in the dumps after a wretched Cubs postseason performance? Do the inconsistent Bears have you teetering on the brink of sanity? Never fear, the Bulls are here.  Stayin' Alive: Bears get an assist from The Heckler in OaklandThe Bears Report, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 A few members of The Heckler staff accompanied the struggling Bears to California's Bay Area in hopes of giving the NFC Champs the hometown love needed to fend off the Oakland Raiders and their notoriously hostile fans.  Yes, I regret predicting the Bulls would win it allWednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 But through the power of creative thinking, this season doesn't have to totally suck  Fists of Flurry: The Heckler Goes to the AIBA ChampionshipsSunday, Nov. 4, 2007 Even though it took place in Chicago, event had strong international feel  Doug the Sox Fan: Shame on you, corporate America!Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 Corporate America missed an excellent opportunity this week to take a strong stand against cheating and drug abuse. Typically, they waited back like cowards and then, in the weeks ahead, will try to act as if they had intended all along to "do the right thing." Shameless Self-Promotion: The Heckler gets some Tribune and Sun-Times love Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 The January 2008 issue of The Heckler was a big hit with Paul Sullivan and Elliott Harris The January 2008 issue of The Heckler was a big hit with Paul Sullivan and Elliott Harris  The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention photo galleryTuesday, January 22, 2008 Check out The Heckler's 2008 Cubs Convention pics and share your own too  She Makes the Call: Tell me how much you missed meSaturday, Jan. 26, 2008 Jen makes a triumphant return to the pages of The Heckler with her January 2008 column.  From disappointing to disastrous: a Bulls mid-season reportWednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 Go ahead and try to name a highligh from the first half Here's your challenge of the day: Try to think of one Bulls' highlight from the first half of this season. Go ahead ... we have time. We'll wait.  Heckler On the Town: A night at the Blackhawks game Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Staffers hit up Blackhawks-Wild game I decided to check the Blackhawks out in person for the first time in more than five years. It was a damn good time.  Heckler Blog: Cubs choose dollars over fans' best interests ... again Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 Fewer games on WGN, means bad things down the road.  Heckler On the Town: A night at the Rush gameTuesday, March 4, 2008 Sitting front and center at any sporting event is usually a great time. The Rush is no exception.  Heckler On the Town: Wolves are low-cost family-friendly optionTuesday, March 4, 2008 It's a great time to be a hockey fan in Chicago. The upstart Blackhawks are in an underdog battle for a playoff spot and the Wolves are a playoff lock and the enthusiastic fanbase knows it.  Heckler Review: Harry Caray impersonator AT&T ads are awfulFriday, March 7, 2008 I'm embarrassed to say that I am currently connected to the through AT&T. That's how much I hate the telecom's new ads featuring Harry Caray impersonator John Caponera.  Shameless Plug: The Heckler's mentioned in today's Daily-Herald Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Thanks to Heckler reader Brad H. for pointing this one out. Daily-Herald sports columnist Mike Imrem referenced The Heckler in his column today:  Try out ChicagoSports.com's lame do-it-yourself Wrigley marquee applicationThursday, March 13, 2008 ChicagoSports.com has a link on their homepage encouraging fans to post their ideas for Wrigley's name to the famed marquee and then the site magically puts it on the marquee. Here's ours ...  WNBA's Chicago Sky finally makes headlines, but it's not for something goodChicago Sky coach/GM Bo Overton resigned Wednesday, according to a team news release. A more accurate way of putting it would be that he "was fired for sexually harassing team members."  Spotted: Bill Murray partying it up with The Heckler and friendsMonday, March 31, 2008 Legendary Cubs fan drops by the 100th Annual Next Year Day  Shameless Self-Promotion: Oh man, we're media whoresSunday, April 6, 2008 Huge week for The Heckler in the press  Spotted: Chick fight outside WrigleyTuesday, April 22, 2008 When we get something as special as a short grainy cell phone video of a girl fight outside Wrigley, you're damn right we'll share it.  Spotted: Ben Gordon at Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige showMonday, April 28, 2008 He wasn't playing in the postseason and he wasn't smiling for our pic either.  Shameless Self-Promotion: The Heckler gets major shoutout from Len and Bob Friday, May 9, 2008 The boys in the TV booth dig our May issue The boys in the TV booth dig our May issue  Shameless Self-Promotion: Mariotti mention Len and Bob's shoutout for some reasonSaturday, May 10, 2008 Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end Sun-Times columnist asks when the madness will end  Loco Rob: Confessions of a half-lifelong Cubs fanSunday, June 15, 2008 This month, I will reach a milestone birthday, which is as good excuse as any to clear my conscience, or at least rearrange the contents.  Shameless Self-Promotion: Joe Malonecki steals show on NBC-5Monday, June 30, 2008 Joe Malonecki rocked the NBC-5 morning show live from US Cellular Field Friday and next thing you know the South Siders sweep the Cubs. The Heckler's South Side report rocked the NBC-5 morning show live from US Cellular Field Friday Doug the Sox Fan scouts Midwest baseball August 18, 2005 For eight days last month, The Heckler’s Doug the Sox Fan attended nine games in eight different ballparks in eight different cities. He was accompanied by his fiancée, Erin, whom he calls a wonderful traveling partner despite being a Cub fan. The following is his account of the trip. Wood's Wanderings: Fear the 'fro? I think not July 6, 2006 As a Pistons fan, I'm so torn about this whole Ben Wallace signing with the Bulls. Even after a few days of letting it sink in, it's still hard to believe one of the key pieces to the 2004 championship run is gone -- one of the five starters that have been a key part of this team for the past three years -- and to a division rival, no less. Hell, not even just a division rival. It's the Bleeping Baby Bulls! Wood's Wanderings: Living in a fantasy world July 10, 2006 I stayed up well past my Sunday night bedtime last night, watching the Cardinals and Astros play a 12-inning marathon on ESPN. But it wasn't because I gave a crap about either team. No, I was tied in stolen bases in my fantasy matchup and needed Astros outfielder Willy Taveras steal a base and get me a win for the week. She Makes the Call: Oh Matty, why won't you pay attention to me? June, 2006 The highlight of my Memorial Day game was not, as expected, a sing-along with Vince Vaughn. Nor was it my first delectable corn dog of the year (although it was delicious). I actually found myself a new prospect to drool over. BEHIND ENEMY VINES: Let the Bidding Begin Monday, April 9, 2007 By Doug the Sox Fan I suppose I'd be remiss if I neglected to offer my thought on THE BIG NEWS, the development that no Chicago media outlet can avoid--the impending sale of the Chicago Cubs.  Doug the Sox Fan scouts the East Coast baseball experienceMonday, September 10, 2007 In a continuing effort to see every Major League Baseball stadium, Doug the Sox Fan and his wife, Erin the Cubs Fan, embarked on a voyage recently to the East Coast to see six games in nine days. Here is his report on the effort that covered eight states, several beers, and a Heckler travel stipend that ran out after four minutes. |
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