September 2011
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Reds 2 – September 13, 2011
The Reds win a pitchers’ duel after last night’s homerfest.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Tampa Bay Owner Modestly Confident Andrew Friedman Will Stay
The AL East race could prove interesting when it comes to hiring the Cubs’ next GM, but Rays’ GM Andrew Friedman might not be the guy.
Mike Quade Speaks and Removes All Doubt and Other Bullets
The Cubs’ manager offers a pair of dim quotes, the Cubs bring in a community ringer, the possibility of a rebuild is discussed (and, by BP, demanded), and the AAA pitching staff may offer some signs of hope.
Series Preview: Cubs v. Reds, September 12 – September 15, 2011
The Cubs head to Cincinnati after an emotional series in New York. Here’s hoping Mike Quade keeps playing “the kids.”
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Two Say Theo Epstein May Still Be a Possibility
Neither Phil Rogers nor Nick Cafardo is ready to close the book on the Epstein-to-Chicago rumors.
It Sounds Like Jeff Samardzija May Get a Chance to Start Again and Other Bullets
And you know he wants it. Mike Quade and Bobby Valentine hug it out, DJ LeMahieu could be the future at a couple positions, Chris Carpenter is off the market, and the D-Cubs win a championship.
Aramis Ramirez Wants a Multiyear Extension, Suggests He’ll Walk if He Doesn’t Get It
By Brett on September 13, 2011
The Cubs’ next GM will be faced immediately with a difficult – and potentially telling – decision about the future of the team.
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