June 2011
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Carlos Zambrano: If the Cubs Want to Trade Me, They Can Trade Me
Carlos Zambrano says he will not use his no-trade rights to block a trade if the Cubs decide to move him.
Enhanced Box Score: Yankees 1, Cubs 3 – June 17, 2011
Dare I be a total homer and simply say, “go, Cubs, go”?
Series Preview: Yankees v. Cubs, June 17 – June 19, 2011
I imagine that this series looked a lot sexier three months ago. Whatever the stakes, I suppose, it’s exciting to see the Yankees come to town.
Report: Yankees Are Scouting Carlos Zambrano
The Yankees’ pitching staff has fallen on hard times, and it looks like they’re considering making a move for Carlos Zambrano.
Baseball Owners Should Do What’s Good for MLB, Not Their Team and Other Crazy Bullets
Fay Vincent hates Mark Cuban, Mike Quade loves Tom Ricketts, Mark Riggins doesn’t mind criticism, Joe Girardi loves Chicago, and you may love the ‘Moneyball’ trailer.
The Free Fantasy Baseball Contest is TODAY: Join Now or Cry
The deadline is 1:20 CST today, when the Cubs game starts. Free, one-day fantasy game with the chance to win cash, and, no matter how you do, you’re supporting BN. Why are you not clicking on this right now?
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 7, Cubs 12 – June 16, 2011
Wow, a four-game series win? Against the first place Brewers?



Managing Expectations and the Meaning of Confidence
By Brett on June 16, 2011
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has “100 percent confidence” in Jim Hendry. But what exactly does that mean?
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