September 2011
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There Are Still Good Memories of Sammy Sosa and Other Bullets
Sammy and the Cubs come to mind when reflecting on baseball’s impact on the aftermath of 9/11. Eric Jokisch has had a great year, Ari Kaplan is a stats stud, and an architecture student knows what to do with the Triangle Building.
The Commissioner Discusses Realignment and Expanded Playoffs – Both Are Looking Good
Prospective Houston Owner Jim Crane may be willing to move the Astros to the AL West, which would open the door to expanded playoffs.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: At Least One Candidate Loved the Oneri Fleita Extension
And folks from around baseball believe the Cubs’ GM search would have been more hurt by Fleita leaving than staying.
Marlon Byrd is Ready to Help Brett Jackson Take Byrd’s Job
The Cubs’ top prospect will be ready for the Show next year, and Byrd wants to be there to guide him.
Obsessive Cubs GM Watch: Extinguish Your Torches, It Ain’t Chuck LaMar
It sounds like LaMar is not expected to be a candidate for the Cubs’ GM opening, or any other GM opening this Winter for that matter.
The Albert Pujols Talk is About to Kick Up and Other Bullets
We’ve finally got a baseline for Pujols’ contract talks. If the Cubs don’t go after a big-name free agent, can fans take a rebuild? Bill Bucker wants back in, the Cubs want a partner in Mesa, and the Cubs have a partner in Pabst.
Enhanced Box Score: Reds 3, Cubs 6 – September 7, 2011
That’s another series win for the Cubs. If I had to guess, I’d say they’ve won more series since August 1 than they did in the first four months of the season.
The Bleacher Nation unseat.me Contest: Win $50 to MLB.com
Another simple contest with an awesome prize. You’re welcome.
