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Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention

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After a day dominated by headlines about Kerry Wood returning to the North Side, day two of the Cubs Convention in Chicago was marked by headlines in other areas. New changes to Wrigley Field were discussed, some free agency matters were addressed by the Cubs’ head honchos, and there was plenty of reaction both positive and negative to all of it. … [Read more...] about Cubs Cause Stir With Big Announcements at Convention

Kerry Wood Thrills Convention Goers, Re-signs with Cubs

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After months of speculation as to whether or not he would return to the North Side, reliever Kerry Wood revealed his decision on Friday night by being the last player introduced at the Cubs Convention at the Hilton Chicago. The event, always geared toward recognizing the new faces the team has brought in over the winter, as well as appreciate the club's history, but this time, … [Read more...] about Kerry Wood Thrills Convention Goers, Re-signs with Cubs

Big Questions in Cubdom: Should the Cubs Re-sign Kerry Wood?

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In a tumultuous off-season for the Chicago Cubs, there have been a slew of players who have found themselves on the outside looking in with the new regime of Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer doing some serious housecleaning. Aramis Ramirez has departed to Milwaukee, Carlos Pena won’t be brought back by the club, and Carlos Zambrano, Tyler Colvin, Sean Marshall, and Andrew Cashner … [Read more...] about Big Questions in Cubdom: Should the Cubs Re-sign Kerry Wood?

Coverage of Castro Accusations Sets Dangerous Precedent

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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

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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

Cubs Carlos Zambrano to Marlins: MOST ANNOYING PLAYER EVER IS GONE!

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Now that the Cubs have sent Carlos Zambrano packing to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Chris Volstad, with the Cubs eating the majority of the contract. I felt it was time to re-publish something from Aug 13th on Big Z. Enjoy:   Mind-numbing futility and abject failure is so commonplace to Chicago baseball that making fun of it isn't even worth doing anymore. … [Read more...] about Cubs Carlos Zambrano to Marlins: MOST ANNOYING PLAYER EVER IS GONE!

FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame

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  For more than 30 years, Chicago Cubs fans and baseball fans alike have been wondering when the day would finally come that Ron Santo would get his just rewards for his 14-year career and be granted entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally, almost a year to the day after he died in December 2010, Santo was elected to the Hall by the Veteran's … [Read more...] about FINALLY: Thoughts on Santo’s Induction into Hall of Fame

Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs

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In what historically is a fun event for fans of trades and free agent signings, the Winter Meetings are taking place next week in Dallas, Texas, and GM's of various teams are already starting to talk to the media. Theo Epstein, the Cubs' new President of Baseball Operations, took some time to talk to ESPN.com's Bruce Levine on Thursday, and he had some interesting comments for … [Read more...] about Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs

Chicago Cubs Sign Former Royals, A’s OF David DeJesus

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Let the MLB Hot Stove season in Chicago commence! It begins with the Chicago Cubs landing outfielder David DeJesus. He signed a two-year deal with a club option for the 2014 campaign. DeJesus joins the Cubs after nine seasons with Kansas City (2003-2010) and Oakland (2011), posting a career .284 batting average with 207 doubles, 50 triples, 71 home runs, 436 RBI and a .356 … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Sign Former Royals, A’s OF David DeJesus