March 2012

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Chicago Cubs Prospect Primer 2012: Shortstop and Third Base

Chicago Cubs Prospect Primer 2012: Shortstop and Third Base

Want to hear about the Cubs’ top shortstop prospects? How about third base? How about all together in one gigantic list?

I Talk and Talk and Talk about the Cubs and Other Bullets

I Talk and Talk and Talk about the Cubs and Other Bullets

I did a podcast about the Cubs’ offseason and upcoming season. The Cubs pick up one reliever and dump another, the defense is improved, and Kerry Wood isn’t going to pitch for a while.

Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 4, Padres and Diamondbacks 3 – March 26, 2012

Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 4, Padres and Diamondbacks 3 – March 26, 2012

It’s a split for the Cubs today, who took down the Padres, but lost to the Diamondbacks.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Diamondbacks, Padres v. Cubs – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Diamondbacks, Padres v. Cubs – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

It’s Spring games 26 and 27 for the Chicago Cubs, who could theoretically pull up to .500 today on the Spring.

Chicago Cubs Prospect Primer 2012: Second Base

Chicago Cubs Prospect Primer 2012: Second Base

The series taking a look at the Chicago Cubs’ top prospects at each position continues with second base.

Dale Sveum is Losing Sleep Over Lineup Construction

Dale Sveum is Losing Sleep Over Lineup Construction

It’s easy to see why when you ponder the regulars he’s got to work with.

Marlon Byrd is Clearly a Weakling Who Makes Excuses

Marlon Byrd is Clearly a Weakling Who Makes Excuses

Except that he’s clearly not. So, when he says the Cubs’ unique schedule wears players down, I believe him.

Koyie Hill is Free! and Other Bullets

Koyie Hill is Free! and Other Bullets

The Cardinals have released Koyie Hill back into the wild. Andy Sonnanstine is a free agent, Ryan Flaherty probably isn’t coming back, and Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol will pitch again soon.