February 2011
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Dusty Baker Is Afraid of the Chicago Cubs
It’s ok to admit it. Dusty Baker’s success with the Cincinnati Reds last year kind of roiled you. Sure, the success wasn’t much different than he saw with the Cubs, but he did it with a whole lot less payroll, and it looked like a lot more fun. It bugged me. I’m a small man. [...]
All the Ways You Can Get 2011 Chicago Cubs Tickets
Well, all the official ways, anyway – and assuming you don’t want to check out the view from the Wrigley Rooftops. Single game tickets go on sale February 25th on the web (cubs.com, starting at 10am CST), on the phone (1-800-THE-CUBS for Illinois residents, 866-652-2827 for out-of-staters, starting at 10am CST), or at the Wrigley [...]
Baseball Prospectus Thinks the Chicago Cubs Will Suck in 2011
It’s the time of year that player and team predictions start trickling out. Most are just some blowhard’s thoughts on a team he rarely watches (for example, BN’s annual and upcoming “Why X Team Will Suck in 2011″ series), but others are deeply involved statistical analyses that are a little bit harder to ignore. Such [...]
Chicago Cubs 2011 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule
This year’s Spring Training broadcast schedule – i.e., when you can catch the Cubs on TV and radio – is out thanks to Cubs.com. You’ll be able to catch the Cubs on TV eight times this Spring, six times on WGN and twice on CSN. The schedule: February Sunday, February 27 vs Athletics 2:05 PM [...]
Probably Irrelevant Michael Young Watch: He’s Officially Requested a Trade
Just in case the Michael Young drama somehow ends up impacting the Chicago Cubs – they could use an upgrade at second base, after all – it’s worth passing along that Young has officially requested a trade from the Rangers. He’s owed $16 million per year over the next three, so it’s either going to [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Michael Young Likely to Be Traded
Michael Young has finally had enough of his ever-changing role in Texas – shortstop? third base? second base? first base? DH? – and he’s ready to move on. Surely the Rangers anticipated his frustration when they added first Adrian Beltre and then Mike Napoli, leaving Young without a clear starting spot. The Texas Rangers have [...]
PROTIP: If You’re Going to Graffiti, Bring a Dictionary
The statue of Harry Caray, for whatever reason, is a seemingly constant target of vandalism. Perhaps it was Harry’s jovial nature or the fact that some folks just *have* to vandalize (in the same way I just *have* to dance), but whatever the reason, some loser struck again this weekend. But in the future, the [...]
Cardinals Think Albert Pujols Wants Too Much Money
We are but a couple weeks away from Albert Pujols’ self-imposed contract extension deadline, the start of Spring Training. Pujols is a free agent after the 2011 season, and if we are to avoid a LeBron James-esque Decision next Winter, Pujols and the Cards will need to work something out soon. But to date, things [...]
