It's more than just rumors at this point. It's very close to becoming a done deal. The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder, and former MLB All-Star Marlon Byrd to the Boston Red Sox. Presumably, for a left-handed pitcher. Rumored to be one of the reliever variety. UPDATE (via NESN): The Cubs will get Michael Bowden, a right-handed pitcher from the minors, and a player to be … [Read more...] about Cubs send Marlon Byrd, cash money to Red Sox for Michael Bowden
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Plenty of Depth, Lack of Pizzazz Defines Cubs’ Farm System
"As the Cubs' draft went on, we were sitting around in our draft room and we could tell what they were doing. We said 'hey, they get it, they're finally getting it'....That got my attention, the attention of a lot of other people in the game." Those words, spoken by Theo Epstein at his introductory news conference in Chicago in October of last year, speak volumes about the … [Read more...] about Plenty of Depth, Lack of Pizzazz Defines Cubs’ Farm System
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
Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!
Good morning and happy Friday. I hope each and every one of you out there among the Cubs Faithful is having a wonderful start to the day. Or middle of the day. Or in two days, basically whenever you read this. I have spent my fair share of time, as well as many others’ fair share of time, inside Wrigley Field, and there were only one or two times the weather made the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!
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
Marlon Byrd is the All-Star Word
As miserable a season as the Chicago Cubs of had, every Major League Baseball team is allowed one All-Star and outfielder Marlon Byrd has been named to the 2010 National League team on behalf of the Cubs. It is the first All-Star selection of Byrd’s career. Byrd was selected to the All-Star team by way of voting by the players. The 81st Major League All-Star Game is … [Read more...] about Marlon Byrd is the All-Star Word