"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
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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
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
50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?
By Paul Schmidt The halfway point of the baseball season has been reached for the Chicago Cubs. Suffice it to say, things didn’t quite go as planned. What has happened? What will happen? Let’s take a brief, brief look back (mainly because that’s all I can stomach) and then a glance at the future as we try to figure out where this team is going to take us in this wild and … [Read more...] about 50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?
The Father, The Son, Aramis Ramirez, Amen.
By Paul Schmidt The moment that the Cubs and their fans have waited for is finally here. The second coming of Jesus Christ himself, Aramis Ramirez, has returned to the Cubs lineup. Now they will start hitting! He’ll fix the budget crisis too! And heal all the election tension in Iran! I also heard he knows where Osama bin Laden is hiding and is, on his next off day, … [Read more...] about The Father, The Son, Aramis Ramirez, Amen.
Cubs-White Sox Exchange Part Deux: Weather Will Be Better!
By The Soxman and Paul Schmidt (Paul Schmidt) – It’s time for round two! The Red Line series shifts south to U.S. Cellular Field, where this Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Cubs and Sox will once again take each other on in a battle for city supremacy. Now, that really sounds like I’m fired up about these games, doesn’t it? However I’ve always, as a Cub fan, felt like … [Read more...] about Cubs-White Sox Exchange Part Deux: Weather Will Be Better!
Cubs and Twins exchange: Whoever Sucks Less Wins!
As the Twins head to Wrigley Field for an interleague series against the Cubs this weekend, TSB.net's David K. and Peter Christian are feeling very pessimistic about their team's outlook, even though David's Cubs are just 2.5 games out of first in the NL Central and Peter's Twins only 4.5 back in the AL Central. That "glass half-empty" approach comes to light as the two … [Read more...] about Cubs and Twins exchange: Whoever Sucks Less Wins!