Chicago Cubs television analyst Bob Brenly will not return next season. We don't know for certain what he'll be doing next, but returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks is a possibility. Perhaps as a broadcaster, perhaps as a coach. Could he be replacing Mark Grace who was let go by the team as a broadcaster? Would Gracie then take the Cubs position, making this a de facto … [Read more...] about Cubs analyst Bob Brenly leaves; Mark Grace, Kerry Wood his replacement?
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The Chicago Cubs season is rambling down
Well, hello again everybody. It has been awhile since I shared my ridiculous and random stream of consciousness with everyone. My sincerest apologies. Life got in the way as a trip to Ireland, and that pesky thing called a “work conference” prevented me from rambling about all things Cubs including a great weekend in Pittsburgh and due propers to Alfonso Soriano who … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs season is rambling down
Chicago Cubs and Starlin Castro agree on 7 year extension
The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Starlin Castro have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season in 2020. The contract covers Castro’s four arbitration seasons as well as his first three free agent seasons (club option for his fourth free agent season). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs and Starlin Castro agree on 7 year extension
Chicago Cubs ramblings on the way to a 100 loss season
After a week off, thanks to life getting in the way of a good rant, Ramblings are back and better than ever. Well, hopefully these are at least decent. Basically, I just hope you enjoy them a little bit. Or more. So let’s go … … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs ramblings on the way to a 100 loss season
Chicago Cubs sign 2nd rounder; list of signed draft picks
The Chicago Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Duane Underwood, their second round selection (67th pick overall) in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Underwood, from Pope High School in Georgia, will report to Mesa. Overall in 2012, the Cubs signed each of their first 20 picks and 29 players overall selected in the draft. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs sign 2nd rounder; list of signed draft picks
Cubs finalize deal with Cuban sensation Jorge Soler
There were a ton of MLB teams in the derby for Cuba defectee Jorge Soler, and the Chicago Cubs won the spending battle to get him. Now that Anthony Rizzo is up at the Major League level, Soler gets to become the next big name to be "franchise savior." Soler, 20, joins the Cubs organization after playing for Cuba at several international tournaments, including the 16-under … [Read more...] about Cubs finalize deal with Cuban sensation Jorge Soler
Anthony Rizzo makes Cubs debut with astounding hype; Wrigleyville abuzz
The Chicago Cubs will probably lose 105+ games this season (the club record is 103), so in this most dreadful of seasons tonight was pretty much their Super Bowl. It’s the first "green shoot" of the Theo Epstein- Jed Hoyer regime, a huge night for Cubs fans and the long term view. And a reason for extra media to show up. With over a century on ineptitude, Cub fans are always … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo makes Cubs debut with astounding hype; Wrigleyville abuzz
Superprospect Anthony Rizzo called up to Cubs; for real this time
Update: the Des Moines Register is reporting that Cubs uber-prospect Anthony Rizzo was taken out of last night's Iowa Cubs game in the 4th inning, and is being called up to the parent club. So far, there hasn't been word from the big league team as of yet. So this is call-up for real, and not an error/publicity stunt like last time? What we wrote on Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Superprospect Anthony Rizzo called up to Cubs; for real this time