Not dressed for success

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ESPN Page 2 fashion guru Paul Lukas has some interesting thoughts about the Cubs’ uniforms throughout the ages, and, of course, making the obligatory case for curses.

But after seeing some of the 1970s flashbacks, I might have to admit Lukas makes more sense than blaming the goat.

Petty, not so heartbreaking

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White Sox general manager Kenny Williams has the ring, but no class to go with it.

And so he decided to fire the first shot across the bow of the upcoming Cubs-Sox series.

But why should I be surprised. It’s just another typical Sox reaction. It’s not that they won a Series; it’s more important to them to point out the Cubs haven’t won a Series in a 100 years.

Go on hating, Bridgeport faithful.

The not so great northwest

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With the firing of John McLaren today, former Cubs manager Jim Riggleman (1995-99) moves from bench coach to manager of the MLB-worst (25-47) Seattle Mariners. Interestingly enough, notorious Cubs manager Lee Elia (1982-83) was hired as the Mariners hitting coach earlier this month.

Now that the Seattle bench coach position is open, why not throw a bone to another ex-Cubs manager? Jim Essian is available. So is Jim Lefebvre, but only if he’s done helping the Riddler fight Batman. By the way, whatever happened to Bruce Kimm?