Home Run Derby

The Cubs don’t have a mascot.  That’s the official word.

They’ve had some unofficial ones though … namely Harry Caray, Ronnie Woo-Woo, and the Goat.

Add another one to the list.
One who’s not above a cheap feel of a Mets fan …

I don’t think his actions are sanctioned by the Chicago National League Baseball Club.

You’ve got to wonder what the Cubs’ official position is about some guy in a cuddly bear suit wearing a Cub Jersey (with no pants) walking around outside Wrigley Field.

Thanks to a reader named J who emailed the pic. 

Found another pic …

Add ESPN announcer Rick Sutcliffe to the list of coaches-fans-players-announcers who have objectified Erin Andrews.

Last night, the lovely and talented Erin Andrews wore a bright yellow dress during ESPN’s telecast of the Braves-Cubs game at Wrigley Field.  Sutcliffe and his broadcast partner Dave O’Brien made mention of the dress … which prompted Sutcliffe to say …

“I got a new favorite color, I know that”

and

“I’m more worried about Erin than I was me … wearin that skirt in the windy City?  You think all eyes weren’t on her during batting practice?”

Here’s the video …

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