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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

Why the 2011 Cincinnati Reds Will Suck

Why the 2011 Cincinnati Reds Will Suck

By Brett on March 2, 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, MLB News and Rumors | Tagged Astros, Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Diamondbacks, Milton Bradley, Nationals, Padres, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Reds, Ted Lilly | 19 Responses

The Chicago Cubs Had a Good Offseason

The Chicago Cubs Had a Good Offseason

By Brett on February 9, 2011

If the offseason were the season, the Chicago Cubs might have made the playoffs. That’s because, according to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Cubs had the second best offseason in the NL Central (behind, obviously, the Brewers). Well, the Cubs got better. We’ll give them that. But how much better? That depends. Depends on whether Garza can [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Kerry Wood, Ted Lilly | 2 Responses

Ryan Dempster Continues Fight Against DiGeorge Syndrome

Ryan Dempster Continues Fight Against DiGeorge Syndrome

By Brett on December 27, 2010

Since her birth a year and a half ago, Ryan Dempster’s daughter Riley has had a tougher road than most. Diagnosed with 22q11.2 deletion – or DiGeorge Syndrome – she has trouble eating and swallowing normally, and has already had tracheostomy and gastric tubes inserted to help her eat and drink. And Riley isn’t alone [...]

Posted in Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Ryan Dempster, Ted Lilly

Kent Sterling Says the 2011 Cubs Are Doomed – And It’s Hard to Argue

Kent Sterling Says the 2011 Cubs Are Doomed – And It’s Hard to Argue

By Brett on November 11, 2010

A couple years ago, Kent Sterling of ESPN Radio wrote a piece on why the 2009 Chicago Cubs would not win. Recall, the 2008 iteration of the Cubs had won 97 regular season games, and looked as good as any team in baseball (until that whole “playoffs” thing, but memory has a way of self-protection), [...]

Posted in Analysis and Commentary, Chicago Cubs News | Tagged Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Cashner, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Geovany Soto, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly, Tyler Colvin | 9 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

Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, September 10 – September 12, 2010

Series Preview: Cubs v. Brewers, September 10 – September 12, 2010

By Brett on September 10, 2010

It’s Series Preview time again, as the Chicago Cubs head off to friendly Miller Park to take on the Brewers. If the Cubs were still in the race, this would look like a tasty match-up. As it stands, it looks like a reason to drink tasty beer. A refresher on the series preview here at [...]

Posted in Series Previews | Tagged Alfonso Soriano, Astros, Brewers, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Derrek Lee, Geovany Soto, Randy Wells, Rockies, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Ted Lilly | 2 Responses

Seven Chicago Cubs Prospects Will Play in the Arizona Fall League, Including Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters

Seven Chicago Cubs Prospects Will Play in the Arizona Fall League, Including Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters

By Brett on September 1, 2010

Two of the Chicago Cubs’ last four first round picks will get the opportunity to play in the prospect-heavy Arizona Fall League this, well, Fall. Third baseman Josh Vitters and outfielder Brett Jackson will compete against some top tier competition, and will have the opportunity to refine their skills. Recall that, following a successful 2009 [...]

Posted in Cubs Minor Leagues and Prospects | Tagged Carlos Marmol, Chicago Cubs, Randy Wells, Starlin Castro, Ted Lilly | 3 Responses

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  • Alex S Maybe he's just mentoring him on defense...Vitters needs all the help he can get in that area. – May 21, 3:35 AM
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  • mudge I think the Cubs will be sellers. But they have more depth to begin with than last year. If they are buyers, an experienced... – May 21, 1:39 AM
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  • 70'scub Bottom line the Cubs need a top ten pick the next two years 2014, 2015 to catch up to their division rivals. They need... – May 21, 1:14 AM
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