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Why the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Will Suck

Why the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Will Suck

By Brett on March 30, 2011

Editor’s Note: Yes, it’s that time of year again – the time for us to settle back into our protective bubble where the Chicago Cubs are destined for greatness, and every other team in the National League Central is bound for spectacular failure. If you’d care to check out last year’s fare: St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary | Tagged Aaron Miles, Albert Pujols, Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Giants, Mariners, Orioles, Phillies, Pirates, Red Sox, Reds, Royals, Ryan Theriot, Tigers | 36 Responses

God’s Sigh of Relief Watch: Starlin Castro OK

God’s Sigh of Relief Watch: Starlin Castro OK

By Brett on March 14, 2011

If there is one player the Chicago Cubs cannot afford to lose this year – for a variety of reasons, some performance-related, and some attendance-related – it’s probably shortstop Starlin Castro. Not only is Castro a unique talent and tearing the cover off the ball this Spring, the Cubs don’t have much in the way [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Starlin Castro

Blake DeWitt is Not Guaranteed the Second Base Job

Blake DeWitt is Not Guaranteed the Second Base Job

By Brett on March 10, 2011

While it has been assumed by most that, since he was acquired last year in the Ted Lilly trade, Blake DeWitt was *the* Chicago Cubs’ second baseman until further notice, I suspected that he could find himself in a bit of a battle this Spring with infielder Jeff Baker and possibly an up-and-comer like Darwin [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Jeff Baker, Ryan Theriot, Ted Lilly | 5 Responses

Did the Rangers and Cubs Discuss a Michael Young Trade?

Did the Rangers and Cubs Discuss a Michael Young Trade?

By Brett on February 12, 2011

This week, the Texas Rangers went from we-aren’t-trading-Michael-Young to we-have-to-trade-Michael-Young back to we-aren’t-trading-Michael-Young, all in the span of a few days. It is safe to assume that the book-ends of that back-and-forth are mere posturing, and, as an expensive, disgruntled, superfluous player, Young’s days in Arlington are numbered. The Chicago Cubs have never been a [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs, Dodgers, Jeff Baker, Orioles, Rangers, Red Sox, Twins, Tyler Colvin | 27 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Plenty of Interest in Tom Gorzelanny

Lukewarm Stove: Plenty of Interest in Tom Gorzelanny

By Brett on January 17, 2011

The starting pitching glut continues to threaten Tom Gorzelanny’s existence as a Chicago Cub, and, indeed, the Cubs are hearing from a number of teams about the lefty. The Washington Nationals are the latest to showing interest, according to a major-league source. The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles have been said to be interested [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Dodgers, Mets, Nationals, Orioles | 3 Responses

Lukewarm Stove: Chicago Cubs Are Talking to Brandon Webb Says Source

Lukewarm Stove: Chicago Cubs Are Talking to Brandon Webb Says Source

By Brett on November 27, 2010

AOL Fanhouse’s Ed Price has a source who is indicating that the Cubs have been in contact with former Cy Young pitcher Brandon Webb. While most rumors have the Cubs looking at the middle tier of free agent starters, it would be no surprise to see the team go after a reclamation project/high upside type, given [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers, Twins | 7 Responses

Ryne Sandberg Getting Nibbles from Other Organizations

Ryne Sandberg Getting Nibbles from Other Organizations

By Brett on October 24, 2010

As I mentioned earlier this week, despite lip-service entreaties from the Chicago Cubs, Ryne Sandberg is a mortal lock to leave the organization. Where he will end up is still a matter of considerable debate, and, of course, in what role. The Toronto Blue Jays were the only team (other than the Cubs) to express [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Dodgers | 2 Responses

Ted Lilly is Probably Not Coming Back to Chicago

Ted Lilly is Probably Not Coming Back to Chicago

By Brett on September 28, 2010

Current Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ted Lilly was a bit of a long shot to return to the Cubs as a free agent this Winter. But it became a much longer shot recently – Lilly is selling his Chicago home. Former Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly has just listed his six-bedroom, nearly 5,500-square-foot mansion just west [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Dodgers, Ted Lilly

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