We had an unusually fertile weekend for news and Cubs-related stuff, so I wanted to offer a quick round-up for those of you who are weekday-only BN’ers, and who may have missed all the stuff that appeared here over the weekend.
- Tom Ricketts addressed the media about, among other things, the status of Wrigley Field renovation talks with the City, and his expectations for what will be new/different during the 2013 season.
- Matt Garza strained his left lat muscle (mildly), and had to cut his live batting practice session short. It was the first time he’d thrown to live batters since last July, when his 2012 season ended thanks to a stress reaction in his elbow. The good news is that Garza says his elbow feels great, and he doesn’t expect this to be a serious issue.
- We had a discussion about Jorge Soler’s much-awaited arrival at big league camp, and a video of his first Spring batting practice.
- Ryan Braun has more explaining to do after being connected to that allegedly dirty Miami clinic once again.
- Jed Hoyer spoke about a variety of interesting topics, including the Cubs’ interest in Michael Bourn (it existed).
- But Jed wasn’t so interested in the Bunt Tourney, apparently. He lost in the first round to Theo Epstein (with a little video).
- Bob Brenly explained how close he was to returning to the Cubs’ booth. It was a lot closer than we thought.
Goat bullets:
-Goat is crazy sick with the flu
-Goat can’t taste or enjoy beer
-there is still snow in Michigan
-Jr. and Mrs. are also sick so everything sucks at the barn
It is time to move the cubs. Come on Tom we are behind you
alright you and the few can send out a scouting party and find a perfect location the rest of us will stay back here at Wrigley and await you response.
Let’s move them to Des Moines…I certainly wouldn’t mind.
This is what I love about BN – an entire post just dedicated to pimping stories written here on BN.
At least it was short and informative…
I like that Smitty’s nearly immediate follow-up justifies that my instinct was correct.
Brett, as one of the weekday only BN’ers I appreciate this round-up. It makes it much easier to enjoy the site! Please consider doing this in the future as well.
Great Job as always!
Thanks, Smitty. Glad it helped.
Yes, it does help! Brett, I just read the Ryan Braun story, and you said it looks “bad” for him. That really means “good”, right?
CT vs CUBA
Yao-Lin Wang (CUBS Prospect)3.0IP,6H,5K,BB(Yulieski Gurriel),HR(Alfredo Despaigne)
HBP 2ER (FB 88-89mhp,touch 92mhp,control problem)
Hong-Chih Kuo (form-CUBS?) 1.1IP,H,BB(FB 91-93mhp,touch 94mhp)
Top International Free Agent RHP Jen-Ho Tseng(18y): 2.0IP H,BB,K.
Speaking of international players, what is going on with the two players from Cuba? The shortstop and outfielder I believe, I really wanted to Cubs to sign these guys but I haven’t heard anything recently.
Mum’s the word of late. Seems like the age issue with the shortstop (Diaz) really messed things up.
Thanks Brett, that’s kinda disappointing to hear there are age issues. Was really hoping the cubs could make a play for one or both.
This happened over the weekend: I purchased a pack of Topps 2013 baseball cards at Target. I don’t go to Target that often as most people. The trip ends up being roughly a quarterly endeavor. So needless to say I get excited about swinging by the card shelf. Anyways, in the pack who should I find, Adam Greenberg. In the voice of Gob, “Oh, c’mon.”
Ricketts are from Omaha NE. Omaha just built a brand new Baseball stadium for the College World Series. The stadium holds 20K+ now and was designed future expansion if necessary. Move the team to Omaha!
Matt Gamel (Brewers) is out for the season again after reinjuring his ACL.