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?
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Catching up with Mr. Cub Ernie Banks
It's true what they say about Mr. Cub Ernie Banks- indeed he really is that charming. 80 years young, and still the heart and soul of the Chicago Cubs franchise. He was on hand yesterday for the unveiling of the new State of Illinois Cubs license plate, just the second of its kind in the Land of Lincoln. (The Blackhawks had the first) And he told the story of how his "Mr. Cub" … [Read more...] about Catching up with Mr. Cub Ernie Banks
More From Mr. Cub, Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts, Sec. of State White on Cubs License Plates
The Chicago Cubs unveiled a new license plate for the state of Illinois today! More on that here. Also, Mr. Cub Ernie Banks, owner Tom Ricketts, and Secretary of State Jesse White were on hand at Wrigley Field to unveil and discuss it. Watch the two videos below to virtually join the press conference. … [Read more...] about More From Mr. Cub, Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts, Sec. of State White on Cubs License Plates
New Cubs License Plate Unveiled by Ernie Banks, Jesse White, Tom Ricketts (Videos)
Before the formal press conference was even held and the design unveiled, the demand for Cubs license plates crashed the state's system. 210 people had placed orders before the Chicago Cubs and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White had even unveiled the new Chicago Cubs permanent license plate. Money raised from the license plates will support public schools throughout the … [Read more...] about New Cubs License Plate Unveiled by Ernie Banks, Jesse White, Tom Ricketts (Videos)
Ron Santo, the Chicago Cub, forever
A shout, a moan, a cheer and a heel-click all help explain why Cubs fans fell in love with Ron Santo. People of all ages, be it 7 or 87, love and admire Ronnie. Everyone appreciates him in their respective ways because he was a part of this team for 50 years in different capacities. Ernie Banks might be known as Mr. Cub, but Ron Santo was the franchise. He was the … [Read more...] about Ron Santo, the Chicago Cub, forever
