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True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs

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As the second of the Chicago intra-city series commences this weekend, you'll hear a lot of vitriol for the Cubs from White Sox fans. And that is very misguided. A $146 million team that is hopelessly under .500 and nowhere near the NL Central race is not to be feared, or hated. They're to be laughed at and pitied. Just be thankful your team doesn't insult your intelligence by … [Read more...] about True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs

A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming

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The interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field this past week was especially important to A's utility infielder Adam Rosales. Before he made his way into the Major Leagues, he attended Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Illinois and Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. "This was where I came to my first major league … [Read more...] about A’s Adam Rosales enjoys Wrigley Field Homecoming

Ryan Dempster key to any Cubs Turnaround

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"Not many people care more than he does," Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry said of Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. The quirky, emotionally expressive hurler is known for both his interesting sense of humor and his burning desire. A native of Gibsons, British Columbia, he's the team leader in quality starts and innings pitched. In addition to shouldering a lot of the … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster key to any Cubs Turnaround

Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it

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"It could be a lot worse. Like I said, if you could just reel off a few good weeks, you could find yourself in the middle of July under five games behind and then it's back to 'game on' again," Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry told the media before Wednesday night's 6-2 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics. "It's just time to do it. We need a couple good weeks, and … [Read more...] about Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it

Lou Loses it before BP Crosstown Cup

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Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella should be happy that today is the same day as the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup parade. And that there's reported in-fighting between White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and GM Kenny Williams. Otherwise, we'd have a slow news day on our hands, and his latest rant, right before the BP Crosstown Cup, would be ubiquitous right now. I can't find the video … [Read more...] about Lou Loses it before BP Crosstown Cup

Overview of Cubs Draft Day 2

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Given the way 2010 is going for the Chicago Cubs, it's never to early to start thinking about the future. (And just think how many years Cubs have been resigned to adopt this outlook before Flag Day?) Anyways, critical decisions were made on that short term future today, as the baby bears completed the second day of the 2010 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The … [Read more...] about Overview of Cubs Draft Day 2

Ronaldinho to throw out 1st pitch at Wrigley

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The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Chicago Cubs announced today that play-making A.C. Milan midfielder Ronaldinho will throw out a ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field Friday, May 28 at 1:00 PM CT. The gifted Brazilian will be in Chicago with seven-time European Champions A.C. Milan as they challenge the Fire in an international friendly at … [Read more...] about Ronaldinho to throw out 1st pitch at Wrigley

2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)

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For pick-by-pick analysis of the 2010 MLB draft's first round, click here. With up to 50 rounds adding up to 1,600 picks, most of which either don’t sign or won’t be seen for three to four years, the MLB Draft doesn’t hold the same attention grabbing star power as its NFL and NBA counter parts. But that doesn’t mean MLB Mock Drafts aren’t still fun to discuss and debate, … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)