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Why the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

Why the 2011 Milwaukee Brewers Will Suck

By Brett on March 16, 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 Astros, Blue Jays, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Mets, Nationals, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Reds, Royals | 25 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

Rule 5 Draft is Much Ado About Nothing for Cubs

Rule 5 Draft is Much Ado About Nothing for Cubs

By Brett on December 9, 2010

Rarely is a non-event good news in the world of the Chicago Cubs (“why didn’t Hendry sign that guy? why didn’t he make that trade? why haven’t the Cubs won in a million years?”), but today’s Rule 5 Draft was a relative non-event for the Cubs, and it’s a good thing. The Cubs selected a [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | Tagged Aaron Miles, Chicago Cubs, Mets, Orioles, Rangers, Reds | 2 Responses

Obsessive New Manager Watch: Bob Melvin Expected to Interview on Friday

Obsessive New Manager Watch: Bob Melvin Expected to Interview on Friday

By Brett on September 28, 2010

Another on the long list of Chicago Cubs managerial candidates will get his formal interview this Friday. Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager and current New York Mets scout Bob Melvin will interview with the team on Friday, according to Ed Price. Tweet

Posted in Chicago Cubs News, Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Mets

Mike Quade Benched Starlin Castro, and May Have Scored Points in the Process

Mike Quade Benched Starlin Castro, and May Have Scored Points in the Process

By Brett on September 7, 2010

On Sunday, Starlin Castro lost track of the number of outs in the 7th inning of an 18-5 drubbing at the hands of the Mets. He hit a grounder, believing there to be two outs, and jogged to first – he was promptly made the latter part of a double play. Interim manager Mike Quade [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Astros, Mets, Starlin Castro | 1 Response

Wow: Mets Offered Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo to Cubs for Carlos Zambrano

Wow: Mets Offered Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo to Cubs for Carlos Zambrano

By Brett on July 31, 2010

I’m not at all surprised that the Cubs said no, but it’s interesting to hear that there has actually been some action on Carlos Zambrano this week. Zambrano recently said he’d waive his no-trade clause if the Cubs really want to get rid of him, but obviously they aren’t desperate. Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo have [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Carlos Zambrano, Mets | 2 Responses

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Might Have to Cross Phillies Off the List

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Might Have to Cross Phillies Off the List

By Brett on July 29, 2010

Late yesterday, a rumor started circulating that the Cubs and Phillies had agreed to swap lefties Ted Lilly and JA Happ, but it seems to have died on the vine. Whether it was because of Ted Lilly’s partial no-trade clause (which includes the Phillies), or because there wasn’t anything to the rumor in the first [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Astros, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Ted Lilly, Twins | 1 Response

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Bundle of Rumors

Obsessive Ted Lilly Trade Watch: Bundle of Rumors

By Brett on July 28, 2010

A trio of rumors has popped up on Twitter regarding the Cubs’ efforts to deal Ted Lilly: The market for Lilly has picked up, according to Stark. The Tigers are involved, and so are the Dodgers, Twins and Phillies. The Phillies have inquired on Lilly, according to Rosenthal. Ed Price of AOL FanHouse hears rumblings [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs Rumors | Tagged Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Ted Lilly, Tigers, Twins

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