Worth a thousand words. Actually, a lot more, who long are those pirate romance novels- 50,000? This MLB headshot would make even Fabio blush. Congratulations to Chicago Cubs reliever Jeff Samardzija. The former Notre Dame wide receiver turned major league pitcher looks like he's ready to find and kill the six-fingered man in the "Princess Bride." See his new 2012 mlb.com … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Jeff Samardzija: creepiest MLB headshot ever
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Theo Epstein Talks at Winter Meetings, Reveals Plans for Cubs
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
The Chicago Cubs season is like the Cubs … almost over
I am catching everyone a bit off-guard here on Friday, but it is always good to change things up a little bit, right? Just like the Cubs are going to need to change things up more than a little bit when it comes to their 2012 roster. So, let’s get going and starting rambling, and maybe even start talking about next year a little bit. … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs season is like the Cubs … almost over
Update on Notre Dame Fighting Irish in MLB, MiLB
The University of Notre Dame currently has five players in Major League Baseball: Craig Counsell (1989-92), Milwaukee Brewers; John Axford (2002-03), Milwaukee Brewers; Aaron Heilman (1998-01), Arizona Diamondbacks; Brad Lidge (1997-98), Philadelphia Phillies; and Jeff Samardzija (2004-06), Chicago Cubs. (note: years denote their time in South Bend, not service with the stated … [Read more...] about Update on Notre Dame Fighting Irish in MLB, MiLB
The Chicago Cubs, Mickey Mouse and plenty of General Managers
Carlos Pena, Adam LaRoche ... or will it be Tyler Colvin? First base is empty for the first time in a long time. Remember when Hee-Seop Choi was the Cubs first-baseman of the future? Yea, it is darn funny to think about that. And this is just the first of many questions regarding the 2011 installment of the Chicago Cubs. Will Tom Gorzelanny be traded? Will Brandon … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs, Mickey Mouse and plenty of General Managers