November 2011
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Dale Sveum Dominates the Bullets and Other Dale Sveum Bullets About Dale Sveum
Tons more from the last 24 hours of Dale-mania, including his thoughts on Zambrano, Castro and Marmol. His plans for the coaching staff, and more. Oh, and stuff on re-signing Kerry Wood. So there’s that.
Roster Moves: Vitters, Lake, Szczur, Beliveau In, Montanez, Caridad, Smit Out
The Cubs are preparing for next months’ Rule Five Draft by protecting some of their top prospects.
Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Pujols, Fielder, Cespedes, Buehrle, Murphy, Cubs’ Plans
A round-up of the latest Chicago Cubs rumors, and relevant notes from around baseball.
The Dale Sveum Welcome Press Conference
The Chicago Cubs will introduce new manager Dale Sveum at a press conference at 9am. Live updating of quotes, reactions, commentary, etc. here.
It’s Official: The Astros Are Moving to the AL West, and There Are Two Wild Cards
Long-expected, but the vote is in. The wheels are now in motion for a different MLB experience come 2013.
A Tale of Two Cities, Chicago and Boston, and Other Bullets
The Red Sox still have the better roster, but things look grim in Boston. Epstein compensation is delayed again, everyone loves Dale Sveum, and the Cubs could consider another front office hire.
Obsessive New Manager Watch: Theo Won’t Confirm, but Sveum Could Be Introduced by Tomorrow (UPDATE: Sveum to Be Introduced at 9am Tomorrow)
Theo says the Cubs are in the 9th inning in the managerial search. He might be the only person currently not saying Dale Sveum is a done deal. UPDATE: It’s official.



Dale Sveum is the Manager of the Chicago Cubs – And I’m Happy About It
By Brett on November 17, 2011
Theo and Jed wanted Sveum? Well, then I wanted Sveum.
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