September 2011
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Longtime Jim Hendry Assistant Gary Hughes is Leaving Quietly
With Hendry out the door and a new regime coming, Hughes’ future with the Cubs was very much in doubt.
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 5, Cubs 1 – September 20, 2011
There isn’t much clever to be said about this one. The Brewers are better than the Cubs.
Meet the Cubs’ GM Candidates Cheat Sheet: Theo Epstein
The second in a series on the most likely candidates in the Chicago Cubs general manager search. Up today, the hero of Boston: Theo Epstein.
Scouting Director Tim Wilken Does Not Get an Extension
Wilken remains under contract for 2012, but, unlike with Oneri Fleita, Tom Ricketts doesn’t offer an extension.
Kerry Wood Done for Season, Possibly Career
Torn meniscus in his left knee ends Wood’s season. And, if the Cubs don’t invite him back into the bullpen next year, it will end his career, too.
The Cubs Have Miraculously Caught the Pirates and Other Bullets
Hoo. Ray. Mike Quade won’t play the “kids” against the Brewers, Prince Fielder might be on the Cubs’ radar, Marlon Byrd wants to stay, and what about Ozzie Guillen on the North Side?
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 2, Cubs 5 – September 19, 2011
Who exactly was that pitching for the Cubs last night?
Aramis Ramirez Continues to Negotiate Through the Media (UPDATE)
By Brett on September 21, 2011
Ramirez said he might be done as a Chicago Cub, and the media tripped over itself to send out the alerts. The problem? This is not news. And it’s just Ramirez doing some crafty negotiating.
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