Editor's Note: this exclusive originally ran on June 1, 2016, and is now being re-published and updated in the wake of Chicago Cubs legend Anthony Rizzo announcing his retirement and re-joining the team, this time as an official Team Ambassador. The Cubs will welcome him back to Wrigley Field this Saturday, where his Cub will be celebrated with on-field festivities. … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo Retires, Flashback to 2016 Exclusive with Chicago Cubs Legend
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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
The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff
After a crazy Cubs week, full of news and groundbreaking signings like those of Trever Miller and Matt Tolbert combined with another eye-opening list of prospects from BA that no one has ever thought of before, it is hard just to catch one’s breath. Can you sense the sarcasm? Good, because I am laying it on pretty thick. And as I am typing this, word breaks across the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs week that was and more Cubs stuff
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
Coverage of Castro Accusations Sets Dangerous Precedent
On day that Cubs fans should be celebrating both the departure of Carlos Zambrano and the arrival of super prospect Anthony Rizzo (who was an instrumental part in the trade that sent Adrian Gonzalez to the Red Sox), instead the news cycle on the North Side has been dominated by a bombshell dropped earlier today. Starlin Castro, the star shortstop who has been touted as the next … [Read more...] about Coverage of Castro Accusations Sets Dangerous Precedent
Cubs Trade Cashner for Padres Super-Prospect Anthony Rizzo
Today, the Chicago Cubs acquired San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo and right-handed pitcher Zach Cates in exchange for one of their own super-prospects, right-handed pitcher Andrew Cashner and outfielder Kyung-Min Na. This move pretty much ends the idea of the Cubs signing Milwaukee Brewers mega-free agent Prince Fielder. … [Read more...] about Cubs Trade Cashner for Padres Super-Prospect Anthony Rizzo