http://chicubstickets.com A blog all about the Chicago Cubs and Cubs tickets Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:03:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After defecting from Cuba in April of 2009, pitcher Juan Yasser Serrano has signed with the Chicago Cubs. The deal will not be finalized for up to a month due to paperwork issues, but the right hander will be joining the team in Arizona soon. The Cubs official press release ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/03/04/cubs-sign-21-year-old-cuban-juan-yasser-serrano/   Cubs' right hander Carlos Zambrano appears to be the leading candidate to be the opening day starter when Chicago beings the 2010 season against the Atlanta Braves on the road. The 28-year-old pitcher had a disappointing 2009 season in which Zambrano battled injuries and inconsistency on the mound. Nine wins ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/02/26/zambrano-will-likely-open-season/   There's nothing better to do during these cold winter months than day dream of Wrigley Field in the summertime. Oh, how we yearn for the days of the green of the Ivy, Cubbie blue, and Fischer peanut shells at our feet. What one of us wouldn't do to be skip ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/02/19/single-game-cubs-tickets-go-on-sale-today/   Lou Pinella was awarded the Legend Award at the 30th anniversary Munson Awards in New York City on February 2nd. The annual dinner and award ceremony named after Lou's former Yankees teammate Thurman Munson raises money for charity and honors past and present athletes. Pinella was proud to accept his ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/02/09/lou-pinella-honored-at-munson-awards/   The past three season shortstop has been one of the reliable Chicago Cubs in the field and at the plate, but it seems the two parties will be undergoing arbitration proceedings in the coming weeks. The Cubs offered Theriot $2.6 million, but the ball player has demanded that General Manager ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/02/05/ryan-theriot-cubs-look-to-be-headed-to-arbitration/   The Cubs have announced Friday that they have signed outfielder Xavier Nady to a one-year deal worth $3.3 million. The deal was held up for a few days as Nady had to pass a physical with the Cubs. The 31-year-old has good career numbers (.280, 87 HR's, 325 RBI's), but ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/01/29/meet-your-newest-cubbie-outfielder-xavier-nady/ The Chicago Cubs seem to be taking themselves out of the hunt for former Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets because of the pitchers' salary demands are too high. Team officials have cited the high payroll (which could be over $140 million in 2010) as the reason a move for ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/01/21/cubs-appear-to-be-out-of-ben-sheets-race/ A guy in Utah tried to pass himself off as a member of the Chicago Cubs, signing the papers for a new pickup truck, using the ID and signing the name of a player who is a prospect of the Chicago Cubs. Tyler Colvin is the name of that player ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/01/15/try-again/ Greg Maddux appears to have returned to the Cubs. He's going to be the "special assistant" to general manager Jim Hendry. This means that he'll be part talent scout, part evaluator of the team and then do some other kinds of needs for the team. It will be interesting to ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/01/11/maddux-back/ Andre Dawson, who made his reputation in a Cubs uniform, has been elected to the Hall of Fame, it was announced yesterday. It appears that he really earned it too, with good strong performances throughout his career. He was able to get a great on base percentage, great hitting, and ... http://chicubstickets.com/2010/01/07/hall-of-fame/