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OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named

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The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Darwin Barney and a cash consideration to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later. OUCH BABE! Remember when he was relevant? When he was possibly considered "a piece" in "the rebuild?" At least defensively, he was thought to be something, Now this is his fate.    The one AAA leader hits once gave Cubs fans such high hopes. … [Read more...] about OUCH! Cubs trade Darwin Barney for player to be named

5 Northwestern football games at Wrigley Field this decade, Cubs and NU partner up

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In some ways, the Northwestern Wildcats and Chicago Cubs were meant for each other. Both had/have major droughts. The NU college football team just won their first bowl game since 1949, and the college basketball has never ever made the NCAA Tournament, 70+ tries. As you've heard a million times, the Cubs haven't been to the World Series since 1945 and won one since … [Read more...] about 5 Northwestern football games at Wrigley Field this decade, Cubs and NU partner up

Stunning Wrigley Field replica in Freeport adding bleachers

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When Denny Garkey built his little league park to replicate Wrigley Field, he paid attention to every detail. In Freeport, IL he brought to life a little league baseball field that recreated every aspect of his own field of dreams. Now he's adding bleachers to his masterpiece, Little Cubs Field. A fundraising drive is starting now, with Cubs fans being offered a chance to … [Read more...] about Stunning Wrigley Field replica in Freeport adding bleachers

Cubs vs. Wrigleyville rooftop owners: more friction inevitable

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In the 2000s, the Chicago Cubs and the owners of the rooftops surrounding Wrigley Field had quite a tiff going on. The Cubs put up fences in the bleachers blocking the view of the Wrigleyville rooftops, so the rooftop owners built their seats higher above it. Then the ballclub put up another screen blocking the view, claiming it was for "post 9/11 security screens." After years … [Read more...] about Cubs vs. Wrigleyville rooftop owners: more friction inevitable

Ink dries on Chicago Cubs deal with Edwin Jackson

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The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract.  A Cubs source said that the deal is for $52 million; including an $8 million signing bonus with annual salaries of $11 million per year. Jackson, 29, has pitched all or part of the last 10 major league seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2003-05), Tampa Bay (2006-08), … [Read more...] about Ink dries on Chicago Cubs deal with Edwin Jackson

Chicago Cubs DFA All-Star Bryan LaHair

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he Chicago Cubs today selected the contracts of four players and added them to the 40-man roster: right-handed pitcher Trey McNutt from Double-A Tennessee, infielder Christian Villanueva from Single-A Daytona, infielder Logan Watkins from Tennessee and right-handed pitcher Robert Whitenack from Daytona. Infielder Bryan LaHair has been designated for assignment, as he and the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs DFA All-Star Bryan LaHair

Cubs analyst Bob Brenly leaves; Mark Grace, Kerry Wood his replacement?

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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?

The Chicago Cubs season is rambling down

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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