Just when you thought the Cubs had already made some serious waves during this off-season, they could be preparing to make an even bigger splash. According to a report by FoxSports.com, the Cubs are pursuing free agent first basemen Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder, who are the two crown jewels of this year's free agent class. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com also weighed … [Read more...] about What’s My Motivation: Cubs Interested in Fielder, Pujols?
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Chicago Cubs Have a Couple Top Prospects in Arizona Fall League
Here's a listing and synopsis of some of the top prospects in the Arizona Fall League. Many reside in the AL Central and NL Central divisions. The Chicago Cubs have two. … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Have a Couple Top Prospects in Arizona Fall League
Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum: More Detailed Biography
Dale Sveum was named the manager of the Chicago Cubs for the 2012 season. This is after he has been a coach in the majors for most of the last decade. Sveum has two World Series rings, one in 1998 with the Yankees and one in 2004 with the Red Sox. (Editor's note: Guest post from David Malamut, But if you've already figured out I didn't write this because you know I DON'T … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum: More Detailed Biography
Chicago Cubs New Manager: Dale “Sick Facial Hair” Sveum
During his MLB playing career, Dale Sveum was known for his "Sick Facal Hair."As a young man he sort of resembled what would happen if Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Foxworthy had a child. Sveum also had the distinction of playing for five different managers who would eventually win a league Manager of the Year Award. They were Tony La Russa ('83, '88, '92, '02), under whom … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs New Manager: Dale “Sick Facial Hair” Sveum
Chicago Cubs Name Assistant GM to Theo Epstein today
Shiraz Rehman will be the Chicago Cubs assistant to the general manager, reporting to Jed Hoyer. Rehman, 34, joins the Cubs after six seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, most recently serving as the club’s director of player personnel. He also held the titles of director of baseball operations (2009-10) and manager of baseball operations (2007-08) after joining the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Name Assistant GM to Theo Epstein today
These Chicago Cubs are not your Dad’s Chicago Cubs
It is Friday, so it is time for me to get a little nutty, hopefully funny, and somewhat lovey … dovey. Unfortunately, there is really nothing to talk about as it relates to the Cubs. It has been a very quiet offseason thus far with basically nothing happening. So, I am really at a loss of what to write. Or, I guess just go on and throw it all out there, so let’s get at … [Read more...] about These Chicago Cubs are not your Dad’s Chicago Cubs
Cubs Make It Official: Manager Mike Quade Fired
Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein the following statement just minutes ago. “Jed Hoyer and I had an all-day meeting with Mike Quade last Thursday at Wrigley Field, and Mike and I continued our dialogue with a lengthy phone conversation yesterday after the press conference. Today, I flew to Florida to inform Mike in person that the Cubs have decided not to bring him back as … [Read more...] about Cubs Make It Official: Manager Mike Quade Fired
New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
After weeks of speculation and several years of futility, a new era finally began in Chicago baseball on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs named Theo Epstein their new President of Baseball Operations. He brings with him the obvious pedigree of winning two championships as GM of the Boston Red Sox, but perhaps more importantly, he has shown an ability to make moves that may not seem … [Read more...] about New Era in Cubdom: Five Ideas for Theo Epstein
Red Sox and Cubs Finally Make Theo Epstein Move Official
Here's what we've known for days and what seems like weeks. Finally both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs made the announcement: effective immediately, Theo Epstein has resigned from the Red Sox in order to become the new President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs. The Clubs also have reached an agreement regarding how compensation will be determined for the Red Sox. … [Read more...] about Red Sox and Cubs Finally Make Theo Epstein Move Official
Got $969,000? Buy Carlos Zambrano’s House!
Everyone's favorite starting pitching psychopath/sociopath hybrid Carlos Zambrano, the man who's performance this season was a de facto heist of $19 million from the Chicago Cubs, has put his house on the market. Let's hope for the prospective buyer that he treated his home better than he treats his teammates/gatorade cooler/umpires/catchers/general human beings. Big Z, … [Read more...] about Got $969,000? Buy Carlos Zambrano’s House!