You have probably heard this story before- Jake Peavy, recently coming off a Cy Young/Triple Crown season in 2007, and convinced that he was soon headed to the northside of Chicago, sang “Go, Cubs, Go” at a Las Vegas bar during the 2008 Baseball Winter Meetings. But according to the man himself, the signing, like the trade itself, never actually happened. … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy on How Close He Came to Joining the Cubs
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Big Questions in Cubdom: Should the Cubs Re-sign Kerry Wood?
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?
Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?
We knew this was coming, just a matter of when. The Chicago Cubs today officially fired General Manager Jim Hendry, naming Assistant GM Randy Bush as his interim successor. Owner Tom Ricketts issued a statement saying that the search for Hendry's long-term replacement has already begun. Hendry, 56, was named Vice President/General Manager on July 5, 2002 and departs as the … [Read more...] about Cubs Terminate GM Jim Hendry; What’s his Legacy Among Cub Nation?
The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!
Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!
Cubs Thoughts, Opinions, Moods Changing Like the Weather
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
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
Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it
"It could be a lot worse. Like I said, if you could just reel off a few good weeks, you could find yourself in the middle of July under five games behind and then it's back to 'game on' again," Chicago Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry told the media before Wednesday night's 6-2 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics. "It's just time to do it. We need a couple good weeks, and … [Read more...] about Cubs GM Jim Hendry Believes they’re still in it
50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?
By Paul Schmidt The halfway point of the baseball season has been reached for the Chicago Cubs. Suffice it to say, things didn’t quite go as planned. What has happened? What will happen? Let’s take a brief, brief look back (mainly because that’s all I can stomach) and then a glance at the future as we try to figure out where this team is going to take us in this wild and … [Read more...] about 50% of 162 is…uhh…Where’s my Calculator?
One…Two…Three…Let’s All Step Back From the Ledge
By Paul Schmidt So as a general rule I have been the most pessimistic Cub fan I know. Outside of the loss of Mark DeRosa (which every Cub fan hated this past offseason), I hated every single move the Cubs made both with their offense and with their pitching staff. I felt as though they completely weakened the team from a season ago in a reaction that could only be … [Read more...] about One…Two…Three…Let’s All Step Back From the Ledge
Cubs Off-Season Exchange
By David K. and Paul Schmidt (DK) The wheel certainly doesn’t need to be re-invented. But after the embarrassment of a second straight three-and-out in the post-season, some sort of shake-up needed to be made with the Cubs roster. GM Jim Hendry has kept the core of the club in tact, but has been fairly active in adding other pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps the biggest … [Read more...] about Cubs Off-Season Exchange