October 1, 2009
QUESTIONS
1. How many wins did Carlos Zambrano have at Wrigley this year?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 7
d. Other
2. How many times has Sam Fuld crashed into the wall at Wrigley this year?
a. 0
b. More times than Zambrano has won at Wrigley this year
ANSWERS
1. If you chose “a”, “b”, or “c”, I can understand why. He is, after all, the “ace” of our staff. But the correct answer is “d”. Big Z had 2 wins at home this year. That’s right: 2 -count ‘em – 2 home wins. For a correct answer, give yourself 1 point. Otherwise, write a letter to Jim Hendry letting him know how you feel.
2. If you chose “a” you must have been thinking of Alfonso Soriano. The correct answer is “b”. Sam has tasted the ivy at least 3 times this year. In other words, more times than Zambrano had home wins. For a correct answer, give yourself 1 point, take 2 aspirins, and call me in the morning. If you were wrong, you are not very good at taking multiple choice tests.
EVALUATION
0 points: Are you really a Cubs fan? You need to be paying closer attention.
1 point: Pretty good. You can share the feeling the Cubs have now that they have “clinched” 2nd place in the division. Big Deal.
2 points: Congratulations! You now have as many points as Zambrano had home wins this year! That should keep you warm over the long winter.
3 or more points: I hope you’re not a CPA.