November 2011
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The Sixth Inning of the Managerial Search and Other Bullets
Another candidate (or more) to go, and the Cubs will start making a decision. Donnie Veal is a member of the White Sox, Ernie Banks’ statue is gone, and Cubs’ prospects are on TV.
You’ve Asked, I’ve Listened: Let’s Make a 2012 Bleacher Nation Shirt
Many of you asked for a Bleacher Nation t-shirt, so now I’m asking you to help me come up with ideas.
Lukewarm Stove: Buerhle, Wilson, Cespedes, Zambrano, Fielder, Headley, Soto, Wright
ESPN’s Bruce Levine and MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes throw out some rumor-y thoughts on the Chicago Cubs.
Mike Quade Speaks About His Dismissal and the 2011 Cubs
Quade isn’t mad at Carlos Zambrano, doesn’t feel like he got a raw deal, and doesn’t feel like criticisms late in the year were fair.
Lukewarm Stove: Carl Crawford to the Chicago Cubs?
At least one analyst believes the Cubs, under Theo Epstein, will make a push to acquire 2011 disaster zone outfielder, Carl Crawford.
Ryne Sandberg Talks About His Interview with the St. Louis Cardinals
Sandberg interviewed with the Cardinals yesterday for their managerial opening. He thinks, gulp, it went well.
Mike Maddux is More Famous than Frank Zappa and Other Bullets
Tons of bullets today. More Maddux, plus Sandy Alomar, Mike Quade, Theo compensation, Aramis Ramirez, free agents, Cubs prospects, Wilson Ramos, labor talks, and more.
Obsessive New Manager Watch: Mike Maddux Speaks
Maddux loves Chicago, has spoken to his brother about the Cubs, thinks Carlos Zambrano is a big teddy bear, and isn’t big on the word “talent.”
