August 2011
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Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: A Way-Too-Early Short List
This process will take some time to play out, but five names (among others) to know are Byrnes, Cashman, Cherington, Friedman and Hahn.
The Media is Dumping on Crane Kenney and Other Bullets
The media paints Kenney as a villain, Jim Hendry paints ownership change as the villain, MLB (the villain) is planning to add a one-game playoff, and Randy Wells’ twitter account was hacked by a villain who called bloggers the villain.
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 0, Cubs 3 – August 20, 2011
A series win over the Cardinals always tastes sweet, no matter the circumstances.
The Jim Hendry Firing: In Their Words
Tom Ricketts, Mike Quade, and Cubs’ players on now-departed GM, Jim Hendry. Today is the day to let them remember Jim fondly.
Mike Quade Probably Goes, Crane Kenney and Tim Wilken Probably Stay, and Other Bullets
With Jim Hendry out as Cubs’ GM, Mike Quade is probably gone after the season. President Crane Kenney and Scouting Director Tim Wilken will probably stay. Watch the Hendry and Ricketts press conferences. Also, Lance Berkman is a douche.
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 4, Cubs 5 – August 19, 2011
The Cubs won one for the Gipper, it seems.
Jim Hendry Out (UPDATES APLENTY)
It’s official: the Cubs will haves new GM in 2012. And there was much rejoicing.
Series Preview: Cardinals v. Cubs, August 19 – August 21, 2011
The Cardinals come to Wrigley Field, fading fast in the NL Central. Let’s help them along their way, shall we?
