MAKING A HIT WITH THE CUBS: Q&A with Eric Karros

When the Cubs acquired ERIC KARROS from the LA Dodgers, it ended his 12-year relationship with the team. That's a long time.

His three-run game-winning homer on June 7 against the
New York Yankees helped make him a Cub.

Karros answers your e-mail questions - and was a little
embarrassed at his response to the last one.

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Q: What's your favorite Greek restaurant in Chicago?
Jeff S. - Deerfield

KARROS: I haven't been to one yet. I hate to admit that.

Do the players usually eat dinner before or after a night game? -- Luke Rothaar, Chicago

Since food is catered into the clubhouse after games, most players eat dinner after the games. Some eat so long after games that we miss our deadlines while they digest properly. I have to admit, this is a question I just didn't see coming.
Source:
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-040707paulsullivansanswers,1,7677389.story

Which park serves the best pre-game meal for the press and what is the most unique or interesting thing you've been served for a pre-game meal? --Ron Deuter, Round Lake Beach, Ill.

The best pre-game meals, coincidentally, are prepared by Cubs chef Robert Chamberlain, also known as the Sultan of Smoke for his delicious smoked ribs and sausages. Mmmmmmm, sausages. The worst meals come from St. Louis' Busch Stadium, which I like to call E-Coli Stadium for its peculiar smell. Most interesting thing I've been served pre-game? Probably a summons.

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chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/askthewriter/cs-040506paulsullivansanswers,1,7329857.story

Eating well

The Cubs' run of injuries has benefited one group: Minor leaguers on the Iowa farm club are fattening up.

"Actually, they've been eating better than us with all the guys going down there [on rehab]," Gonzalez said. "We've been buying meals every day for them. I'm sure they don't mind.

"It's always something, as a player, you want to give back to the players who make room for you so you can work on things."

More food

Talking about good eats, the big-league Cubs had a feast after Saturday's game, thanks to hitting coach Gary Matthews, who went fishing on Lake Michigan on Wednesday.

Matthews and friends caught eight huge fish, six of which he brought to the ballpark for a gourmet preparation-in white wine and lemon sauce-by Cubs chef Robert Chamberlain.

Were they good?

"Are you kidding me?" Matthews asked. "Delicious."

Source:

chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-040718cubsbits,1,6641283.story

THE DINING SCENE: Stopped by Gibsons on Sunday to grab a bite to eat with R&B artist Howard Hewett, Soul 106.3 on-air personality Emilie McKendall, popular photog Dot Ward, businessman Abe Thompson and Channel 7's Ken Bedford. Also dining were the Phillies' Jim Thome, Todd Jones, Tim Worrell, Roberto Hernandez. At a separate table were the Bears' Brian Urlacher with his younger brother Casey.

On a separate evening, the Cubs' Nomar Garciaparra (who is now beaming over his wife Mia Hamm's gold medal in soccer) ate hearty with friends. . . .
The Score's Mike North at Harry Caray's.

Source:
www.suntimes.com/output/foster/cst-nws-stella31.html

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