With the Bulls and Blackhawks not in the playoffs, everyone is excited about the upcoming baseball season. As I write this both the White Sox and Cubs are in first place. Not a surprising start for the Cubs by the start of the White Sox is a pleasant surprise.
I went to the White Sox opener and tailgated in the parking lot. They won the game on Joe Crede’s grand slam. I also went to the Yankees game in Chicago with an ardent Yankees fan.
The White Sox erected a monument outside the front gate to the 2005 World Series Champions. My mother bought me a brick for Christmas that will be part of it with the inscription “2005 White Sox, Dreams Come True, Frank Ochal”. Look for it when you go to the park.
With the real estate slump, my business has been down a little. I have doing more criminal and family law cases. Prices are still holding up in Chicago but most of my work seem to involve the seller having problems making payments. It is a good time for buyers and there are many good deals out there on property!
Not much good in Chicago sports right now, with the Bears and Bulls struggling. The only bright spot seems to be the Blackhawks and their decision to place home games on TV. Go Hawks and it is about time.
With the White Sox season over, the Cubs heading for the playoff, the Bears open the season disappointingly. Let’s hope they get well playing the Lions.
The White Sox open the season playing OK baseball. The pitiching staff has looked strong including the 5th starter, John Danks. We now need to get the hitter to start hitting and we can be a legitimate contender in the tough AL central
The White Sox report to spring training this week. It will be interesting to see who will be in the outfield with Darin Erstad, Brian Anderson, Scott Podsednick and Ryan Sweeney competing for spots in left and center field. Of course, Jermaine Dye is set in left.
