It won't be long till the Chicago Cubs and owner Tom Ricketts end up the subject of a CNBC "American Greed" segment. The Cubs' new "Pick 13 Plan" goes on sale Thursday. It calls for three packages enabling fans to attend two designated games featuring the marquee opponents: either the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals or Chicago White Sox. But before we examine what … [Read more...] about Cubs New Ticket Plan Extravagant, Exploitative; Even By Their Standards
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Chicago Cubs Claim Max Ramirez off Waivers from Boston
Today the Chicago Cubs claimed catcher Max Ramirez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox claimed Ramirez from the Texas Rangers last Wednesday. He split the 2010 campaign between the Rangers and their Triple-A Oklahoma City affiliate. Ramirez played 56 games with Oklahoma City , batting .286 (54-for-189) with nine doubles, three home runs, 29 RBI and a .373 … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Claim Max Ramirez off Waivers from Boston
Bobby Jenks, Oney Guillen Bring Junior High Level Drama to White Sox
Wow. Just Wow! Welcome to Major League Baseball coverage in the era of social media and idiots with no inhibitions. Chicago White Sox, welcome to damage control. Bobby Jenks conveyed some classlessness, bitterness and angst about the way he was treated while a member of the White Sox. And Manager Ozzie Guillen's son, Oney displayed plenty of childish vitriol, horrible … [Read more...] about Bobby Jenks, Oney Guillen Bring Junior High Level Drama to White Sox
Chicago Cubs Announce Players Attending Fan Convention
Chicago Cubs fans learned their next month at the 2011 Cubs Convention, as the Cubs today announced the first wave of attendees for the 26th annual gathering that takes place January 14-16, 2011 at the Hilton Chicago. It's a chance for MLB fans to welcome home Kerry Wood, spend time with future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux and say hello to newcomer Carlos Pena at his … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Announce Players Attending Fan Convention
Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Cy Young Winner Zach Greinke
What a coup this is for the Milwaukee Brewers. With a deal like this in place, the Brew Crew have to be considered right up there with the Cards and Reds as favorites in the NL Central. Tonight it was leaked that they acquired one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Cy Young Winner Zach Greinke
Derek Jeter Possesses By Far the Best Contract in Baseball
There was a time in sports when players were rewarded for their performance on the field. It actually is more logical to pay a player for his potential rather than his resume since that is essentially the period of time for the contract. It does help to have a body of work at the highest level to convince owners and general managers to part with some of their money. Derek Jeter … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter Possesses By Far the Best Contract in Baseball
Chicago Cubs Bring Back Kerry Wood: 1 Yr, $1.5 Million
The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Kerry Wood have agreed to a one year, $1.5 million deal. Wood returns home to the MLB organization that originally selected him in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1995 June Draft. The righthander made his big league debut with the Cubs in 1998 and pitched for the club through the 2008 season, compiling a 77-61 record with … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Bring Back Kerry Wood: 1 Yr, $1.5 Million
Canadian Stamp to Honor Fergie Jenkins
Former Cubs Pitcher, and MLB Hall of Famer, Fergie Jenkins will be getting a stamp in his honor from his native Canada. It was announced on his 68th birthday, December 13th by the Canadian Post Office. … [Read more...] about Canadian Stamp to Honor Fergie Jenkins
Ron Santo, the Chicago Cub, forever
A shout, a moan, a cheer and a heel-click all help explain why Cubs fans fell in love with Ron Santo. People of all ages, be it 7 or 87, love and admire Ronnie. Everyone appreciates him in their respective ways because he was a part of this team for 50 years in different capacities. Ernie Banks might be known as Mr. Cub, but Ron Santo was the franchise. He was the … [Read more...] about Ron Santo, the Chicago Cub, forever
Chicago Cubs Sign 1B Carlos Pena: 1 Yr, $10 Million
The Chicago Cubs and first baseman Carlos Pena today agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Reportedly for $10 million. Pena, 32, has averaged 36 home runs and 102 RBI in each of the last four seasons since becoming a regular starter with the Tampa Bay Rays beginning with the 2007 campaign. With 144 home runs and 404 RBI as a first baseman the last four years, Pena … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Sign 1B Carlos Pena: 1 Yr, $10 Million