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Cubs Surpass 3 Mil Fans, Name Farm System Players of the Year

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The Chicago Cubs today reached three million fans at Wrigley Field for the eighth season in a row and will be one of only four major league baseball franchises to surpass the mark every year starting in 2004. Remember, this for tickets sold, not fans showing up. Because we've seen how empty Wrigley has been this season. The Cubs are the only Chicago professional sports team … [Read more...] about Cubs Surpass 3 Mil Fans, Name Farm System Players of the Year

Former Barack Obama Press Secretary Hired by Chicago Cubs

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Who says sports and politics don't mix? These days, college and professional teams spend a lot of money and effort trying to manipulate their message and the media. So why not bring a former political operative in the front office? And that's what the Chicago Cubs did today- announcing the appointment of Julian Green to the newly-created position of vice president, … [Read more...] about Former Barack Obama Press Secretary Hired by Chicago Cubs

Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?

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We knew this was coming, just a matter of when. The Chicago Cubs today officially fired General Manager Jim Hendry, naming Assistant GM Randy Bush as his interim successor. Owner Tom Ricketts issued a statement saying that the search for Hendry's long-term replacement has already begun. Hendry, 56, was named Vice President/General Manager on July 5, 2002 and departs as the … [Read more...] about Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?

Cubs Place Zambrano on MLB’s “Disqualified List”

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The Chicago Cubs have placed Carlos Zambrano on something called the disqualified list today; effective immediately. What is the DQ list? The disqualified list includes a period of 30 days without pay and no activity with the ball club. During this time, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association will discuss recent statements attributed to … [Read more...] about Cubs Place Zambrano on MLB’s “Disqualified List”

Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today

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Infielder Trevor Gretzky, a seventh round selection in the 2011 MLB First-Year Player Draft, by the Chicago Cubs, signed with the club today. Yes, Gretzky is the son of the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The offspring of the greatest hockey player in history was selected out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California where he was also the football team's starting … [Read more...] about Wayne Gretzky’s Kid Signs with Chicago Cubs Today

Cubs Unveil New Statue of #10 Ron Santo (Video)

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The Chicago Cubs and their fans celebrated “Ron Santo Day” (it is the 10th after all) yesterday by unveiling a statue of the Cubs legend at the corner of Addison and Sheffield, only the fourth statue of its kind at Wrigley Field. Members of the Santo family, many members of the 2011 Chicago Cubs and several of Ron’s former Cubs teammates – including Ernie Banks, Glenn … [Read more...] about Cubs Unveil New Statue of #10 Ron Santo (Video)

The Chicago Cubs are NOT GOOD at baseball

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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

The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

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Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts

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As they say, a chain is only is strong as its weakest link, and you can only judge a team by its most recent game. If we are using that logic, well then look out for the explosive offensive of the 2011 Chicago Cubs. And then, as Eminem says, “Snap back to reality … “ The present-day Cubs can easily be compared to present-day Detroit.  Most people are rooting for both … [Read more...] about Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts