I wanted to take a minute out of my schedule to say thanks to Al for the coverage he provided for this season. I can't even imagine how hard it would be to recap 90 losses. Base running errors, poor pitching, poor closing, poor managing, poor hitting with RISP and it goes on and on. You should be commended Al for coming up with interesting reads day in and day out.

If the Cubs will cooperate tonight, at least Al can recap a positive end to a dismal season. BCB, let's give Al some great ideas, win or lose, to help his last recap be the best one of the year. It will have to hold us until next season.

Again, thanks Al, BCB makes the baseball season so much more enjoyable because of your undying loyalty to the Chicago Cubs.