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In News That Isn’t News: The Cubs May Depart WGN-TV After 2014
It’s sad for a variety of reasons, but the Cubs have to confront the new financial reality of Major League Baseball.
Archive for February, 2013
Brandon Phillips is Probably an Arrogant Jerk and Other Bullets
Darwin Barney didn’t win the Gold Glove. Brandon Phillips lost it. And he only lost it because he’s too flashy for the managers to handle.
Catching Up on the Weekend: Injury News, Wrigley News, Batting Practice Video, More
A ton happened over the weekend, so if you’re just now getting back into the Cubs’ world, here’s what you’ll want to check.
Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Cubs Hope Approvals Will Soon Be in Place to Start Work This Year
No additional night games this year, though, and probably no new ad signage, either.
God’s Wrath Watch: Matt Garza’s Throwing Session Cut Short (UPDATE: “Mild Lat Strain”)
At least it apparently didn’t look like it was the elbow.
Jorge Soler is Getting a Whole Lotta Love in Mesa (Plus Batting Practice VIDEO)
Folks were gushing about his swing and the sound off his bat when he arrived in Mesa on Friday. And now you can gush, too.
Bob Brenly Almost Stuck Around and Other Bullets
He thought he had a new deal with WGN before the length of the deal and the guaranteed years threw him for a loop.
Cubs Bunt Tourney Upset: Theo Takes Out Jed
Hoyer is the far more accomplished baseball player. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
Jed Hoyer Speaks: Interest in Michael Bourn? 500 AAA At Bats for Every Player? Trading Carlos Marmol? More
The Chicago Cubs’ GM just hopped on the radio and offered a range of interesting thoughts.
Ryan Braun Has More ‘Splainin’ to Do
His name appears in Tony Bosch’s documents … this time, together with other players to whom Bosch was allegedly supplying PEDs.
Positional Players REPORT and Other Bullets
Today’s the reporting date for positional players to Spring Training. Of course, most are already there.
Brett Jackson’s New Swing in Action (VIDEO)
Here’s a fresh look, straight from Mesa.
So You’re Saying There’s a Chance: BP Pegs Cubs’ Playoff Odds at a Healthy 12.5%
If that’s what the data says, I’ll certainly take it.
Carlos Marmol Talks About the Awkwardness of Being (Kind of) Traded, and About His Future
Is he still going to be traded? Will he open the season with the Cubs and then be shopped at the deadline?
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