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Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates received hate mail - ESPN Chicago
sports.espn.go.com — Cleveland Indians closer and ex-Cubs ace Kerry Wood didn't dismiss the notion that Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley... and other African-American players may have experienced racial insensitivity during their time in Chicago. "I know just from the ... (more) Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates ...
Indians' rookie Trevor Crowe experiences cold feet at Fenway Park: Indians chatter
Indians' rookie Trevor Crowe experiences cold feet at Fenway Park: Indians chatter
cleveland.com — By Paul Hoynes October 03, 2009, 1:24AM Trevor-Crowe.jpg Plain Dealer file Trevor Crowe Clubhouse confidential: You've heard... of a hot foot. Well, rookie Trevor Crowe received not one, but two cold feet courtesy of veteran Kerry Wood. When Crowe ... (more) Indians' rookie Trevor Crowe experiences cold feet at ...
Kerry Wood Confirms Racist Mail Rumors
Kerry Wood Confirms Racist Mail Rumors
bleachernation.com — During the Dusty Baker era, several Chicago Cubs players - and Baker, himself - obliquely suggested they... were the victim of racist vitriol in Chicago. And it was not as if fans necessarily didn’t believe them - it only takes one idiot to write a letter - it was simply that, there was ... (more) Kerry Wood Confirms Racist Mail Rumors
Morning Update: Martinez Has High Praise for Wedge
thetribedaily.com — Former Cleveland Indians catcher Victor Martinez has high praise for his old manager Eric Wedge. Vic also... talks ownership. Plus stuff on Farrell, Sowers, Carrasco, and Kerry Wood's Jim Halpert prank on Trevor Crowe. (more) Morning Update: Martinez Has High Praise for Wedge
Wells pitches Cubs to victory over Arizona (AP)
Wells pitches Cubs to victory over Arizona (AP)
cubscore.com — Randy Wells allowed three hits in seven strong innings and struck out a career-high 10, helping the... Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Saturday. Wells (12-10) gave up a leadoff double to Stephen Drew and then retired 14 straight before Eric Byrnes hit a two-out single in the ... (more) Wells pitches Cubs to victory over Arizona (AP)
Kerry Wood: Black Cubs players got hate mail
baseballthinkfactory.org — Cleveland Indians closer and ex-Cubs ace Kerry Wood didn’t dismiss the notion that Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley... and other African-American players may have experienced racial insensitivity during their time in Chicago. “I know just from the ... (more) Kerry Wood: Black Cubs players got hate mail
Kerry Wood: black Cubs players got racist hate mail
Kerry Wood: black Cubs players got racist hate mail
bases.nbcsports.com — There was a lot of scoffing at Milton Bradley when he and his family suggested that his... difficulties in Chicago this season were due in part to racist fans and preschools and what have you. But while it may still... (more) Kerry Wood: black Cubs players got racist hate mail
Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can Lay Off the Pidgeon Peas
Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can Lay Off the Pidgeon Peas
bleachernation.com — As documented in these here pages, Geovany Soto attributed his Rookie of the Year 2008 campaign to... a strict offseason workout and diet regimen, as developed by former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood. Before 2009, Kerry Wood left, Soto appeared to gain weight, and then boom, his 2009 pretty much sucked. ... (more) Geovany Soto Will Be in Better Shape Next Year if He Can ...
Kerry Wood Man's Up
talkingchicagobaseball.com — I was done with the Milton Bradley and racism and Cubs fans issue, but it's news again... thanks to former Cub Kerry Wood. Wood was on the Waddle and Silvy show the other day and told them that he witnessed racist hate mail that guys like LaTroy Hawkins, Dusty Baker, and Jacque Jones got from Cubs ... (more) Kerry Wood Man's Up
TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2006
talkingchicagobaseball.com — A disappointing 2005 season brought about more changes to the Cubs, and put manager Dusty Baker on... the hot seat. Nomar Garciaparra was let go in free agency and the Cubs brought in a completely new outfield. Free agent signing Jacque Jones joined prospect Matt Murton and spring training trade ... (more) TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2006