Archive for 'Chicago Cubs'
Cubs Pull Off Matt Garza Trade
Cubs fans finally have something to get excited about. Matt Garza will be plying his trade at Wrigley Field next season after general manager Jim Hendry traded Sam Fuld and four prospects for the right hander and two minor leaguers. The 27-year-old is coming off a 15-win season for the Tampa Bay Rays, giving the Cubs rotation […]
Posted: January 7th, 2011 under Chicago Cubs, Matt Garza.
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The Cubbie Bowl: It Could Happen
Although the media seemed to focus mainly on the controversy over Northwestern and Illinois having to use only one end zone in their November 20th game, I loved college football’s return to Wrigley Field. Take a walk around Chicago (especially Wrigleyville) on any Saturday in the fall and you will see people in a multitude of college football […]
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field.
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Kerry Wood Back in Wrigleyville
Despite spending years out injured, Kerry Wood for a decade was one of the most beloved Chicago Cubs in the city. Wood is on his way back to the Chicago Cubs. Always a class act to fans and media, Wood sadly said goodbye to Chicagoland in 2008. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was not willing to […]
Posted: December 17th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Kerry Wood.
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Analyzing The Carlos Pena Signing
The Chicago Cubs made their first big move of the off-season by acquiring left handed first-basemen Carlos Pena. General manager Jim Hendry signed the free agent slugger to a 1-year, 10 million dollar contract this past Wednesday. The Dominican power hitter spent the first six years of his big league career bouncing around the American League, […]
Posted: December 10th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs News.
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Ron Santo in Remembrance
We all got some bad news this morning in Wrigleyville. Chicago Cub legendary third baseman and broadcaster Ron Santo has lost his battle with bladder cancer at age 70. The nine-time All-Star third basemen’s retired #10 jersey waves from Wrigley Field’s left field foul pole not only for what he did on the field, but what […]
Posted: December 3rd, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Ron Santo.
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Cubs Should Sign Adam Dunn
The Chicago Cubs’ brass recently admitted they’re are actively looking to sign a new free agent first baseman during the off-season. The Chicago Cubs unloaded Derrek Lee in a trade last season, freeing up some salary to bring in a good power hitting player to man first base. There has been considerable support for the Cubs […]
Posted: November 8th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs News, Free Agency.
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On The Mike Quade Hiring
THE CUBS HAVE THEIR MAN! Mike Quade is the new Chicago Cubs manager. Jim Hendry opted to remove the interim disclaimer preceding Quade’s title and begin preparing for the 2011 season. The Cubs’s snub of Wrigley Field legend Ryne Sandberg rubbed a lot of fans the wrong way, but let’s take a good look at the decision. […]
Posted: October 29th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Mike Quade.
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Cubs Manager Candidate: Eric Wedge
Multiple sources reported that former Cleveland Indians skipper Eric Wedge met with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts in regards to the vacancy at the Northsiders’ managerial position. The 2007 MLB Manager of the Year in Cleveland has been thought of as a potential candidate for the job for some time now. After a few quiet years in the majors, […]
Posted: October 14th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs News, Cubs Off Season.
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2010 Cubs Season: It’s All Over Folks
It’s been a frustrating year to say the least in Wrigleyville this season, but it’s all over Cubs fan. It would be unfair not to point out a few positives in the ball clubs’ first season under the Ricketts ownership. A handful of young stars joined the Cubbies’ roster including Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin, and Andrew Cashner. […]
Posted: October 5th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs News, Cubs Off Season, Derrek Lee.
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Cubs Manager Candidate: Mike Quade
The Chicago Cubs are 20-11 under Mike Quade which has prompted some to ask if the Cubs’ interim manager is a good candidate to take over job full time. Quade has the Cubs playing some of the best baseball they’ve played all year (be it as a team that’s out of the playoff picture). Owner […]
Posted: September 28th, 2010 under Chicago Cubs, Cubs News.
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