February 2012

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Dale Sveum Says He Isn’t Into Platoons

Dale Sveum Says He Isn’t Into Platoons

Ian Stewart, David DeJesus and Bryan LaHair may get regular time against lefties, with Jeff Baker filling in occasionally.

What Can We Expect From Kerry Wood This Year?

What Can We Expect From Kerry Wood This Year?

Wood’s knee feels good, and the veteran righty is ready to head to back to set-up duties.

Position Players Report and Other Bullets

Position Players Report and Other Bullets

Actually, almost all of them are already in Mesa, getting ready for today’s big bunt tournament. Bryan LaHair and Anthony Rizzo are both eager to work hard, and Brett Jackson might have Jeremy Lin’s autograph.

Jed Hoyer on Clubhouse Confidential: Free Agents, Front Office Input on Game Management, In-Season Trades

Jed Hoyer on Clubhouse Confidential: Free Agents, Front Office Input on Game Management, In-Season Trades

The Chicago Cubs’ General Manager was on MLBN this evening talking about a range of subjects.

The Collected Reactions to the Theo Compensation Conclusion

The Collected Reactions to the Theo Compensation Conclusion

Who’s happy, who’s not, and what do all the men involved think about the conclusion of the long, long Theo Epstein compensation drama.

The Batting Order Discussions Begin: Dale Sveum Wonders Where to Bat Starlin Castro

The Batting Order Discussions Begin: Dale Sveum Wonders Where to Bat Starlin Castro

First? Second? Third? Fourth? Fifth? I could probably keep going. The Cubs’ batting order is going to be fertile ground for discussion this Spring, and beyond.

Pranking the Red Sox and Other Bullets

Pranking the Red Sox and Other Bullets

A Cubs fan has pulled a fast one on the Boston Red Sox, which is swell. Dale Sveum wants two lefties, the Cubs still want Jorge Soler, and Paul Maholm wants more oxygen.

Meta: Bleacher Nation Exists Elsewhere

Meta: Bleacher Nation Exists Elsewhere

Spread your wings and consume.