Over the last decade or so, the Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the best offensive teams in the MLB. With that said, they've also been a team on the rise which finally culminated with the squad capturing their division title for the first time in twenty five years last season. Even though the team has … [Read more...] about Previewing the Milwaukee Brewers 2012 starting line-up
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Plenty of Depth, Lack of Pizzazz Defines Cubs’ Farm System
"As the Cubs' draft went on, we were sitting around in our draft room and we could tell what they were doing. We said 'hey, they get it, they're finally getting it'....That got my attention, the attention of a lot of other people in the game." Those words, spoken by Theo Epstein at his introductory news conference in Chicago in October of last year, speak volumes about the … [Read more...] about Plenty of Depth, Lack of Pizzazz Defines Cubs’ Farm System
Big Questions in Cubdom: Should the Cubs Re-sign Kerry Wood?
In a tumultuous off-season for the Chicago Cubs, there have been a slew of players who have found themselves on the outside looking in with the new regime of Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer doing some serious housecleaning. Aramis Ramirez has departed to Milwaukee, Carlos Pena won’t be brought back by the club, and Carlos Zambrano, Tyler Colvin, Sean Marshall, and Andrew Cashner … [Read more...] about Big Questions in Cubdom: Should the Cubs Re-sign Kerry Wood?
Cubs Trade Tyler Colvin to Colorado Rockies for Ian Stewart
Before leaving Dallas and the Winter Meetings on Thursday, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer did manage to make one move. No, it wasn't signing Albert Pujols or CJ Wilson (both of whom signed with the Angels), but instead it was a trade, acquiring third baseman Ian Stewart from the Colorado Rockies. They also acquired minor … [Read more...] about Cubs Trade Tyler Colvin to Colorado Rockies for Ian Stewart
Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs
In what historically is a fun event for fans of trades and free agent signings, the Winter Meetings are taking place next week in Dallas, Texas, and GM's of various teams are already starting to talk to the media. Theo Epstein, the Cubs' new President of Baseball Operations, took some time to talk to ESPN.com's Bruce Levine on Thursday, and he had some interesting comments for … [Read more...] about Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs
New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
After weeks of speculation and several years of futility, a new era finally began in Chicago baseball on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs named Theo Epstein their new President of Baseball Operations. He brings with him the obvious pedigree of winning two championships as GM of the Boston Red Sox, but perhaps more importantly, he has shown an ability to make moves that may not seem … [Read more...] about New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
The Chicago Cubs season is like the Cubs … almost over
I am catching everyone a bit off-guard here on Friday, but it is always good to change things up a little bit, right? Just like the Cubs are going to need to change things up more than a little bit when it comes to their 2012 roster. So, let’s get going and starting rambling, and maybe even start talking about next year a little bit. … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs season is like the Cubs … almost over
The Chicago Cubs are NOT GOOD at baseball
Hello, good day, hope you are all doing fantastic. It is Friday, and as well all know, that means it is time for some ramblings. It is time to just throw some thoughts out there, see what sticks, then ask some hopefully intriguing questions and create some debate. That is what we do here, so let’s get it on. The trade deadline is Sunday, and a certain third baseman might be … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs are NOT GOOD at baseball