Blow Out the Candles January 4

2007 Topps Heritage #245

Happy Birthday to former Cubs and current Dodgers pitcher Theodore Roosevelt Lilly III who is turning 35 today. Ted was one of my favorite Cubs. Though he had a rough year in 2011Ted did finish strong, going 3-1 in his  last five starts with a 1.76 ERA.

2007 Topps Opening Day #126

I call this "Lonely Lilly"

Leapin' Lilly

Talkin' baseball with his pal Ryan Dempster

Ted spent 2-1/2 years in the Bronx going 8-12 before being traded.

Ted signing at a high school alumni game.  Here's a link to an article about it.

Singer Michael Stipe of R.E.M. turns 51 today.