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One Down, Several To Go
One Down, Several To Go
ivychat.blogspot.com — Despite the hatred some had for Jacque Jones, this page never really despised the guy. Sure, he... had the Dusty Bakerish habit of blaming everything but himself. But Hate? (more) One Down, Several To Go
March 2008
ivychat.blogspot.com — Just When You Think You've Heard Everything Yesterday, Alfonso Soriano batted second in a spring training game.... He didn't like it. Why? Because he lost the honor of leading off? No. Because the pitcher threw him fewer fastballs? No. Because the chalk ... (more) March 2008
Zell Heading Out?
ivychat.blogspot.com — Potential big news on the Tribune financial front could have huge, positive issues for the Cubs. It... seems that in order to alleviate the debt burden of the company, the banks that lend money to the Trib may exchange their debt for equity and Zell may ... (more) Zell Heading Out?

Done But For The Details - But BIG Details
ivychat.blogspot.com — It's Ricketts or bust : The Chicago Cubs will have a new owner, and it's who everyone... expected it to be back in January. Tribune Co. said Friday that it signed an agreement to sell the iconic franchise to the Ricketts family. The family is paying ... (more) Done But For The Details - But BIG Details
October 2007
ivychat.blogspot.com — Thank You, Colorado Denver has always been a fun city to visit. And what John Elway did... to the Packers a few years back has certainly earned Denver a warm place in the heart of many a Chicagoan. But what they did last night was tremendous. Winning 21 ... (more) October 2007
Exit Gambit?
ivychat.blogspot.com — It's not a secret that the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family is on thin... ice. Just how thin was made clear in two Chicago Tribune articles today. The first appeared in Phil Rogers' column this morning: As the transfer between Sam Zell -- the ... (more) Exit Gambit?
Judge - Get It Over With Already!
ivychat.blogspot.com — Nominee for the Greatest Person on the Plant - Judge Kevin Carey : A judge presiding over... Tribune Co.'s bankruptcy case has agreed to expedited procedures regarding the company's sale of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Judge Kevin Carey on Monday ... (more) Judge - Get It Over With Already!
Tax Chat
ivychat.blogspot.com — Our pal Corn Cob Dress at the Wax Paper Beer Cup blog is one of the few... Cubs bloggers who follows the financial side of the Cubs as much as this site does. Yesterday, ccd linked to a fascinating article about Sam Zell, the Tribune, and tax dodging:  ... (more) Tax Chat
The Home Stretch Come Monday, things will be fresh...
ivychat.blogspot.com — The Home Stretch Come Monday, things will be fresh again in Cub Land. Sure, the baseball season... starts, but Monday should also signal a new direction for the Chicago Cubs ownership. The Tribune Company is expected to make a decision on its future. ... (more) The Home Stretch Come Monday, things will be fresh...

Opening Day / Closing Season On Monday, October 24...
ivychat.blogspot.com — Opening Day / Closing Season On Monday, October 24, 2005, this page informed you that, "the Chicago... Cubs could go on the block." The "could" is now gone. Read it now, hear me now: >The Chicago Cubs are up for sale . Tribune to Sell Chicago Cubs ... (more) Opening Day / Closing Season On Monday, October 24...
The Lou Effect Over at Desipio, Andy Dolan did a p...
ivychat.blogspot.com — The Lou Effect Over at Desipio, Andy Dolan did a player-by-player and a coach-by-coach run down of... the current Cubs (what happened to Alan Trammel?). One of the things Andy was dead on about was what has happened to Aramis Ramirez. Some people have ... (more) The Lou Effect Over at Desipio, Andy Dolan did a p...
Adjusting on the Fly Some interesting notes via Br...
ivychat.blogspot.com — Adjusting on the Fly Some interesting notes via Bruce Miles and the Daily Herald : •First baseman... Derrek Lee remained in Chicago because neck spasms haven’t let up enough for him to fly. He may not rejoin the team until Friday’s home game against ... (more) Adjusting on the Fly Some interesting notes via Br...
Calling Them Out It's all over the papers and prof...
ivychat.blogspot.com — Calling Them Out It's all over the papers and professional blogs now. Players are pissed at Lou... Piniella : (The talk) concerned various national reports that manager Lou Piniella had "lost" his clubhouse. Piniella, who was serving the second of his ... (more) Calling Them Out It's all over the papers and prof...
First Place The Chicago Cubs are in first place.  ...
First Place The Chicago Cubs are in first place. ...
ivychat.blogspot.com — First Place The Chicago Cubs are in first place. "What?" you scream. "Of all the places to... read positive stuff that doesn't involve EBITDAs, Ivy Chat is off its rocker! They are 1/2 game back!" Yeah, that's what the papers say. But like the ... (more) First Place The Chicago Cubs are in first place. ...
Big Whoop The injury that Alfonso Soriano suffered...
Big Whoop The injury that Alfonso Soriano suffered...
ivychat.blogspot.com — Big Whoop The injury that Alfonso Soriano suffered tonight looked bad. Real bad. Lou Piniella has already... said that he will be out two weeks to a month. And, given how late in the season this is, it's possible that the next Soriano sighting could be ... (more) Big Whoop The injury that Alfonso Soriano suffered...
Z Signs, Z Bails? By now you've all heard that Car...
ivychat.blogspot.com — Z Signs, Z Bails? By now you've all heard that Carlos Zambrano has signed a five-year, $90... million contract extension with the Chicago Cubs. This can only mean one thing: Sam Zell is bailing on buying the Chicago Tribune. Follow this. Back in April, ... (more) Z Signs, Z Bails? By now you've all heard that Car...
A Virtue
ivychat.blogspot.com — From Jason Stark's latest : Sori You're Gone Dept.: In the Cubs' first eight games without Alfonso... Soriano they averaged 8.4 runs a game. They looked so good, in fact, that some scouts say they like this lineup better without Soriano than with him.  ... (more) A Virtue
Vote Early, Vote Often
Vote Early, Vote Often
ivychat.blogspot.com — All Star balloting is underway at MLB.com . Many of you will vote for Cubs. One of... those Cubs deserves to start above anyone else in the National League. Sure, a case can be made for any of them. But there is one guy for whom no case can be made to ... (more) Vote Early, Vote Often
Albie
Albie
ivychat.blogspot.com — Andy Dolan, as he so often does, took the time to lay out the case against Alfonso... Soriano. He correctly notes that Soriano has become a DH far sooner than anyone expected: Sensible Cubs fans knew that when he signed that contract before last season ... (more) Albie
Who To Trade
ivychat.blogspot.com — It's pretty obvious that the Cubs need to step up their pitching. The entire rotation is a... series of question marks right now. This includes Carlos Zambrano and his shoulder. Until we see him throw two or three starts in a row without showing that ... (more) Who To Trade
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