Prose and Ivy

Obviously there is a lot to talk about. Thing is, I’m putting the computer on higher ground to protect it among other things from Hurricane Irene. We’re evacuating the city for a couple of days and I’ll be back to talk about all things Cubs once I do. Wish us luck. We get water in [...]

The Cubs have won four straight series and 11 of their last 14 games. On the other hand, Zambrano has quit on the team and Casey Coleman is on his way back to the majors. Never a dull moment with this team and quite frankly, we’re all in this together. It’s fun to meet other [...]

That’s it. It’s over. Last year we saw Zambrano go from demoted Opening Day starter, to average joe member of the rotation, relegated to the bullpen, off the roster altogether and then back on the team throwing like the effective Zambrano we all know and love. Effective Zambrano is not coming back this season. Likely, [...]

  Let’s kick this one off with a quick poll. No dwelling on it. Answer with whichever choice comes to mind naturally after hearing the question. Which Fab Five was more impressive: Chris Webber, Jimmy King, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard and Ray Jackson…or…Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner and Christy Mathewson? (I’ll wait [...]

That’s not a bad idea for a blog. Thing is, I don’t cook. Cooking is not a passion of mine. Baseball is. And no, I don’t believe Amy Adams should play me in the film adaptation of Prose and Ivy, should there be one. Not that she couldn’t pull it off. I just don’t see [...]

Few athletes have had an impact on the MLB, NFL and our overall cultural landscape the way Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders did. While never a Cub, his story is an interesting one for baseball fans in general. If you have a minute, take a look! Excerpt: If we were to truly honor Deion Sanders, the right way, this [...]

Looking to start a baseball franchise in Wichita. The mascot? The Kinaboutwillis. The Wichita Kinaboutwillis.— Ryan Maloney (@proseandivy) August 01, 2011 Go Cubs Go! Follow @proseandivy