January 2010
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Greg Maddux is Back with the Chicago Cubs Organization
Today the Chicago Cubs announced that legendary Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux (that’s right, Cubs pitcher) has been hired as a special assistant to general manager Jim Hendry. Let’s hope Maddux doesn’t have a Hendrian hard-on for mediocre, aging vets. “We are thrilled to have Greg back with the Chicago Cubs,” Hendry said in a statement. [...]
Mark McGwire Used Steroids – In Other News, Kennedy Shot
By now you’ve no doubt heard that, today, former St. Louis Cardinals slugger – and current hitting coach – admitted that he used steroids during his professional career. What follows is McGwire’s complete statement, and a couple comments of my own. “Now that I have become the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, I [...]
Ben Sheets is Picky – or Crazy
Starting pitcher Ben Sheets, theoretically recovered from elbow surgery last year, is still looking for a 2010 home. There haven’t been many clues as to where Sheets will ultimately end up, nor how much he’ll ultimately make, but we do know that the Chicago Cubs are interested. Whatever happens, Sheets isn’t making it easy on [...]
Jim Hendry Hearts Relievers: Chicago Cubs are Still Considering Heath Bell
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry continues his relentless pursuit of a right-handed reliever. But at least this rumor involves a slightly more dominant type. According to sources, the Cubs are kicking the tires again on Padres closer Heath Bell, as they did at the winter meetings. He would strengthen the bullpen, but Lou Piniella [...]
2010 Cubs Convention Attendees Finally Announced
The 2010 Cubs Convention attendees list has finally been released, and it features new Cub Marlon Byrd and new Hall of Famer Andre Dawson (I don’t see him going to any ‘Expos Convention’ – just sayin’). The Ricketts family will be there, as will Lou Piniella and his staff, Jim Hendry and his staff, and [...]
Aroldis Chapman Signs with Mystery NL Team?
Cuban youngster Aroldis Chapman has been attached to a number of teams this winter, including the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs long ago appeared to bow out of the bidding – but word is breaking that Chapman has signed with a mystery National League team, despite being most recently rumored to be headed to the Angels. [...]
Cubs Always Beat White Sox – Um, But Then Go to Jail for It
The Cubs will always be on top in Chicago. Whether it’s in fandom, ticket sales, market share, or general awesomeness, the Cubs are simply better than the White Sox. Oh, and apparently Cubs fans kick White Sox fans’ asses. A Cubs fan has been sentenced to 6 months in jail for helping to beat his [...]
Bryan LaHair is a Chicago Cub
Today the Chicago Cubs signed first-baseman Bryan LaHair to a minor league deal, and invited him to spring training. LaHair, 27, had spent his entire professional career with Seattle. He didn’t appear in the majors last year, and the Mariners removed him from their 40-man roster in October. But he has experience in the majors: [...]
