January 2010
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In Case You Were Worried the Wrigley Field Name Was in Danger
Any time a professional sports team changes hands, a little bit of trepidation is understandable. Beyond the ownership, what else might change? With the Chicago Cubs – a team reborn of tradition, rich history, and supported by a fan base that is nearly as well known for its fondness of that tradition and history as [...]
Party with Len Kasper and Bob Brenly – You Know You Want To
If you’re itching to party with obvious party animals Len Kasper and Bob Brenly, here’s your chance: the “Len & Bob Bash” will take place on January 14 at the House of Blues in Chicago, and tickets are still available. Snap them up. Here’s a little more on the event: This year’s concert will feature [...]
Lou Piniella is a “Legend”
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella will be presented with the Thurman Munson award, along with four other honorees, on February 2 in New York. The AHRC New York City Foundation benefits from the gala, which remembers Munson, the late, great Yankees catcher and captain who tragically perished in a 1979 plane crash. Diana Munson, Thurman’s [...]
Jason Frasor for Angel Guzman?
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry continues his quest for a veteran, right-handed reliever for the bullpen. But is he getting ready to rob Peter to pay Paul? After confirming the Cubs’ interest in Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jason Frasor, Bruce Levine had this to say: Frasor has a good power arm, seems to have something [...]
Cubs Will Decide on Spring Training Location Soon – Mesa Could Give a Clue
The Chicago Cubs are expected to decide whether to remain in Mesa, AZ for Spring Training beyond 2011, or to move to Naples, FL, by the end of January. But we may be getting a strong clue as soon as tomorrow. A decision on whether to spend $684,000 to build covered batting cages for the [...]
So is the HOF Hawk a Cub or an Expo?
In the modern era, where players move around from team to team with regularity, the discussion of which cap a player will wear when he enters the Hall of Fame is sure to become an increasingly divisive one. Andre Dawson didn’t play many of his seasons in that era, but there’s still a decision to [...]
Andre Dawson: Hall of Famer
Andre Dawson belongs in the Hall of Fame, and soon he shall be there. Today, Dawson gained admission to the holy of baseball holies, receiving 77.9% of the vote (he needed only 75% – total blowout, right?). Dawson will be inducted on July 25 in Cooperstown, and will be joined by manager Whitey Herzog and [...]
The Marlon Byrd Signing: Local Media Woo, National Media Boo
By Brett on January 8, 2010
Now that the Marlon Byrd signing is firmly in the rear view mirror, and we’ve all had plenty of time to process the move, we can reflect and consider just what it means for the Chicago Cubs. Was it really the right move? Was it a bad decision? Interestingly, there seems to be a noticeable [...]
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