February 2010
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Garfield Minus Garfield Plus Theriot
In honor of the Chicago Cubs and Ryan Theriot getting ready to square off in arbitration, we offer a very special Garfield Minus Garfield Plus. Jon is as confused and disappointed as we are. And if you’re wondering what the heck this is all about, read up here.
Jerry Reinsdorf and the Mayor of Mesa Are Probably Not Friends
Jerry Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago White Sox, recently voiced his opposition to a decision being made by the state legislature in Arizona to help fund the Chicago Cubs’ new facilities in Mesa via a ticket surcharge on all Cactus League games. Reinsdorf, of course, is not alone, but he has been one of [...]
Is Tom Ricketts Laying the Foundation for Jim Hendry’s Dismissal?
One of the most heavily debated topics in the Chicago Cubs’ space for the last two years is how effective general manager Jim Hendry has been. I will not go off on a rant in this particular article, but suffice it to say: his decisions the last two or three years have left me disappointed. [...]
Carlos Zambrano is in Shape, and in Arizona
Pitchers and catchers report to Mesa, Arizona in 10 days, but that doesn’t stop them from showing up early if they’re so inclined. And Carlos Zambrano is so inclined. And I am so inclined to say that is so awesome. “We did it quietly,” general manager Jim Hendry said. “I don’t think he wanted any [...]
Remember Joel Guzman?
There was a time when a kid named Joel Guzman was basically the top infield prospect in all of baseball. He was 19, 20 years old, and he had the world laid out before him. Guzman was a lock to man shortstop or third base for the Dodgers for years to come. And then, well, [...]
A Wrench in the Cubs’ Spring Training Plans
After an offseason of back and forth, the Chicago Cubs decided two weeks ago to stay in Mesa, Arizona for Spring Training for the foreseeable future. As part of that decision, Mesa committed to provide new and improved facilities for the team, and a sweet new ballpark. As it turns out, the city and state [...]
How About Tony LaRussa for Cubs Manager?
With Tony LaRussa coming up for free agency soon, and Lou Piniella wavering between retirement and returning in 2011, maybe the Chicago Cubs will consider LaRussa for their next manager spot? You should see your face right now. No worries – he feels the same way we do. “You’ve got a double-headed whammy there. I [...]
The Bad News? No Orlando Hudson. The Good News? No Adam Kennedy.
The Chicago Cubs were never really into Orlando Hudson, despite his ability at the top of the order and the fact that he plays the one position that the Cubs could reasonably add a bat (after center field). And now that the Twins have signed him to a deal around $5 million, we know why [...]
