October 2011

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So, About Chicago Cubs President Crane Kenney

So, About Chicago Cubs President Crane Kenney

With Theo Epstein coming in as President of Baseball Operations, what’s to come of Crane Kenney? And why does the media hate him so much? It turns out there are some fair reasons.

Theo Epstein is Not the Savior and Other Bullets

Theo Epstein is Not the Savior and Other Bullets

Epstein is the best executive the Cubs could get, and that’s enough. The new President is in town and ready for his debut, Mike Quade is expecting to be dumped, a number of managerial candidates are discussed, and Roy Oswalt is a free agent.

Lukewarm Stove: The Marlins Might Not Want Carlos Zambrano After All

Lukewarm Stove: The Marlins Might Not Want Carlos Zambrano After All

ESPN’s Buster Olney says Zambrano’s declining performance may be an impediment to the Cubs moving the pitcher to the Marlins.

Cubs and Red Sox Have Until November 1 to Resolve the Theo Epstein Compensation Question

Cubs and Red Sox Have Until November 1 to Resolve the Theo Epstein Compensation Question

Commissioner Selig says if the two sides don’t have an agreement in place by November 1, he’ll make the decision.

Theo Epstein Press Conference is Tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Wrigley Field

Theo Epstein Press Conference is Tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Wrigley Field

For those itching, like me.

Ryan Dempster Still Undecided About Returning to the Chicago Cubs in 2012

Ryan Dempster Still Undecided About Returning to the Chicago Cubs in 2012

Deciding about the future of Ryan Dempster may be one of the more difficult decisions facing incoming President of Baseball Ops Theo Epstein and presumed GM Jed Hoyer.

Should the Cubs Keep Interim GM Randy Bush in the Front Office? and Other Bullets

Should the Cubs Keep Interim GM Randy Bush in the Front Office? and Other Bullets

Bush was out of the loop on the Epstein signing, Albert Pujols is going to get paid, DeMarlo Hale is a managerial candidate, Phil Rogers is a conspiracy nut, and Junior Lake is looking better and better.

Theo Epstein Shows His Class and Other Bullets

Theo Epstein Shows His Class and Other Bullets

New Cubs’ President thanks his former organization, he’ll probably be handling his own negotiation discussions, Albert Pujols talks to the media, the Padres’ farm system is rising, and Junior Lake is on fire.