Chicago Aficionado Gifts

Carl Sandburg.

Back to school.

"We won!"

'Wentworth Street, Whitechapel'

Political Candidates' Playbook Signals from the sidelines

'Greenwich in the Season'

"I can remember when having a '212' phone number still meant something in this world."

"Think of me as the designated sitter."

"I'm thinking of starting my own range of 'inactive' wear."

"Are there any here today who feel this union is not in the best interests of baseball?"

The continuing adventures of Rex, Washington DC insider.

"Try letting the ball come to you."

"Easy on the fast balls, will you, kid?"

'The meat of their order is coming up.'

Baseball.

'We may not agree on the stock market, but we're both Chicago fans.'

'The manager takes the pitcher out of the game'

Clinic. Let's see … Have there been any injuries, digestive disorders or malpractice suits today? Nope - No hits, no runs, no errors.

Ahhh, spring baseball.

'No glove. No hat. No shoes. ... I'm sorry, Andy, but I'm bringing in a new pitcher. You just don't have your stuff today.'

Balk? Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk! Balk!

"I'll be on the porch, pushing ninety."

'I committed the sin of pride. I've been gloating over how our church baseball team waxed yours.'

'Watch out for the hidden ball trick.'

Mrs. Jarley at the pay-place

Baseball Rules Conference. The actions of this runner are prohibited by the current rules. Next slide, please.

Baseball Cheating

"Let's face it, Michele. We're not getting any older."

"Sure, I'm a fan but I don't think I'm rabid."

"This better be important."

375. You'd think so, but "I've got it!" doesn't really count as a catchphrase.

'Nice level swing, Billy. Just meet the ball. Don't try to kill it, Billy.'

"Hey, Mister, can we have our hairball back?"

Look! Up in the sky! It's absurd! It's inane! It's "Malaprop Man"! Malaprop man! Where are you going? To a processional footbrawl game! The Tampa Bay Bucketeers and New York Jest are playing. Are you a serious fan? Yeah, I've a sneezin' ticket holder for years! Isn't it early to go to the stadium? We nave a snailgate party in the barking lot. I drill chicken winks and square ribs! Do you get nervous watching your team play? Yes, I'm very dense during the games! And before and aft

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