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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

White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

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Let’s be honest White Sox fans, despite our place in the standings, the Detroit Tigers have owned the Chicago White Sox this year in every sense of the word.  The Tigers have swept the Sox in back-to-back series, crushed us in home attendance and since the beginning of the season have received all of the attention, praise and post season backing from media outside of Chicago.  … [Read more...] about White Sox Fans Need to Show Up or Shut Up for Tigers Series

Chicago Cubs and Starlin Castro agree on 7 year extension

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The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Starlin Castro have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season in 2020.  The contract covers Castro’s four arbitration seasons as well as his first three free agent seasons (club option for his fourth free agent season).  Terms of the deal were not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs and Starlin Castro agree on 7 year extension

MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade

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This is what happens when you over-centralize your power and resources. When you make a blunder, you being the so-called authority, the fallout is magnified. MLB Advanced Media (perhaps the greatest Orwellian doublespeak that you'll ever hear) is Major League Baseball's subsidiary which seeks to control and monopolize baseball related web content. It's the reason bloggers … [Read more...] about MLB Advanced Media BLUNDERS in “breaking” Braves-Cubs Dempster non-trade

Cubs hosting Ron Santo Hall of Fame watch party

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The Chicago Cubs will host a Ron Santo Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony viewing party at the Captain Morgan Club adjacent to Wrigley Field Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. CDT. Attendees can watch the ceremony live on dozens of televisions from 12:30-2:30 p.m., just steps away from Ron Santo’s statue at the corner of Addison Street and Sheffield Avenue. … [Read more...] about Cubs hosting Ron Santo Hall of Fame watch party