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Cubs Thoughts, Opinions, Moods Changing Like the Weather

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It’s not an off day, but it is Thursday, and the Cubs will not be playing until much later tonight, so that can only mean one thing. Well, it could mean a lot of things, but in this case it means it time to get your ramble on. Technically, it would be my ramble, but let’s just get our collective ramble going in the column and in the comments. I am bringing it with a few of … [Read more...] about Cubs Thoughts, Opinions, Moods Changing Like the Weather

Rotator Cuffs and Forearms Seriously Frustrating to Cubs Fans

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With the off day yesterday, the DL debacle and Dempster’s destruction, it is time to just get it all out and rant like nuts about all things Chicago Cubs. So, let’s get it on … • Dempster does not look good. In fact, he looks bad. • I feel like with need a real-life version of ESPN’s fantasy baseball commercial, where Quade sits down with Marmol, Wood and Marshall and … [Read more...] about Rotator Cuffs and Forearms Seriously Frustrating to Cubs Fans

Ryan Dempster’s Harry Caray Impersonation (Video)

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster is probably the Darrell Hammond of Major League Baseball. No one can do impersonations like Dempster. Most athletes struggle to even get a half-way decent soundbite out that isn't one of these dumb-you-down platitudes: "it is what it is," "we're just focused on ourselves," "i'm just happy to be here, and I'm working hard," "we don't look … [Read more...] about Ryan Dempster’s Harry Caray Impersonation (Video)

How Many People Applied to be the new Cubs Public Address Announcer?

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Some people are going to be really busy over in the professional offices at 1060 W. Addison for the next few weeks. As many know, the Chicago Cubs decided to have what can be described as an open casting call for their next Public Address Announcer. So, the Cubs have told basically everyone with a computer: “Hey, you can be the next voice of the Wrigley Field!” Hey, it … [Read more...] about How Many People Applied to be the new Cubs Public Address Announcer?

Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol

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The Chicago Cubs and right-handed pitcher Carlos Marmol have agreed to terms on a three-year, $20 million contract. The deal covers Marmol’s final two seasons of arbitration eligibility and his first year of free agency. Marmol, 28, last season set a franchise record with 138 strikeouts as a reliever and recorded 38 saves in his first full season as the club’s closer, … [Read more...] about Cubs Give 3-Yr $20 Million Extension to Carlos Marmol

Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon

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I am a rambling, rambling, rambling man. As you can tell by the headline, it is time to ramble. Let the thoughts flow, let it all hang out, let it go. So let’s do this. Ramble on! • Picking up where I left off last week, the Groundhog says Spring is near. I think Punxsutawney Phil must have not seen the 24 inches of freaking snow in Chicago. • So, the Cubs are … [Read more...] about Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon

Rambling about the Cubs and Groundhog Day

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It’s Friday. And by now, we now that Friday means it is time to Ramble! That’s right. Get pumped! Get psyched! Scream out loud! Go crazy! Get nuts! Read your computer screens! Let me hear you! Now that we are in the proper mindset, it is time to remind everyone that Groundhog Day is next Wednesday. Wow, that went by fast. Really? Groundhog Day is next week. So … [Read more...] about Rambling about the Cubs and Groundhog Day

Cubs List, Announce 21 Non-Roster MLB Spring Training Invites

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The Chicago Cubs have invited 21 non-roster players to major league spring training, which begins Sunday, February 13 when pitchers and catchers are invited to report in Mesa , Ariz. Their first workout will take place on Monday, February 14. Position players report to camp Friday, February 18 with the team’s first full workout Saturday, February 19. Today, the Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs List, Announce 21 Non-Roster MLB Spring Training Invites