The implications for the Cubs and/or the Ricketts Family are unclear, but probably not serious, if they exist at all. I think. Well, I hope.
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Rule 5 Draft is Much Ado About Nothing for Cubs
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 [...]
On the Starting Pitching Front, the Market Look Grim For the Chicago Cubs
With the De La Rosa’s, Vazquez’s, and Garland’s of the free agent starting pitcher market gone, and the Padilla’s of the market not on the Cubs’ radar, the remaining options generally fall into two categories: solid and expensive (think Cliff Lee or Carl Pavano), and cheap and risky. The Chicago Cubs are falling, decidedly, into [...]
Carlos Zambrano: Adam Dunn Wants to Play for Chicago Cubs
Now that Carlos Zambrano has confirmed his desire to remain with the Chicago Cubs for the foreseeable future, he’s making plans for the team. Specifically, he thinks the Cubs need a big bat in the middle of the order (the Amazing Kreskin that guy is), and he says that guy should be soon-to-be free agent [...]
Series Preview: Giants v. Cubs, September 21 – September 23, 2010
The Chicago Cubs take on the very good San Francisco Giants this week. I imagine that the Giants are thrilled to be playing the Cubs right now in the midst of a heated pennant race – you know, now that the Cubs have decided to actually compete. Time for the Series Preview. The idea is [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Cardinals, September 13 – September 15, 2010
It’s series preview time again as the Chicago Cubs continue their road trip, and head to St. Louis to take on the Cardinals for the last time this year in St. Louis. The Cubs have little left to play for this year, but putting the final nail in the Cardinals’ playoff coffin certainly qualifies as [...]
Schadenfreude: Tony La Russa and Colby Rasmus Aren’t in Love
Let’s be clear about something from the get-go: the Chicago Cubs have suffered through a brutal 2010. They’ve had on-field and off-field headaches, and they’ve been profoundly uncompetitive. So when I say I’m taking pleasure in the recent dust-up in St. Louis, you’ll not think me a hypocrite – at least not the worst kind. [...]
Series Preview: Cubs v. Reds, August 27 – August 29, 2010
The Chicago Cubs head to Cincinnati to take on the (still) best team in the National League Central – best not only in record, but in the sense that they might be able to keep the Cardinals out of the playoffs. I may still have antipathy for Dusty Baker, but I can’t say I hate [...]
Series Preview: Padres v. Cubs, August 16 – 19, 2010
It’s series preview time again as the Chicago Cubs welcome the best team in the National League to Wrigley Field. So bring it on Braves… er… Dodgers … er Cardinals? Giants? Wait. San Diego Padres? Um, what? A refresher on the series preview here at Bleacher Nation: The idea is to hook you up with [...]
