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Grabow deal nears
espn.go.com — Free agent pitcher John Grabow and the Chicago Cubs are close to agreeing on a two-year contract worth nearly $7.5 million for the left-handed pitcher. Grabow, who was traded to the Cubs last summer from Pittsburgh, will be the North Siders' primary ... (more) Grabow deal nears
John Grabow is About to Get Paid
John Grabow is About to Get Paid
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of doing what they do so well in the Jim Hendry era: resigning the players they want to keep. Unfortunately, they’re also on the verge of doing what they do so crappily: signing middle relievers with short track records of success to contracts for too ... (more) John Grabow is About to Get Paid
Remembering the 2000 AL Manager of the Year race
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — The Managers of the Year were announced earlier today and Squawker Lisa and I just competed in a trivia contest , so here's a trivia question: Who won the American League Manager of the Year in 2000 and who finished second? And who did they beat out? Before I give the answers, Lisa and I had ... (more) Remembering the 2000 AL Manager of the Year race
Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
bleachernation.com — Kevin Gregg has officially filed for free agency. The Chicago Cubs are not expected to re-sign him, or even offer him arbitration despite his Type A designation. Carlos Marmol is expected to take over as the closer next year. Related posts: Cubs Free Agent Classifications Are Now Official  ... (more) Kevin Gregg is a Free Agent
Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
cubbienation.net — Filed:November 9th, 2009 Mike Cameron (Cubbie Nation/file) No, it hasn't come to fruition yet, but I suspect that it's a phrase that we should all start practicing. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired center fielder Carlos Gomez in a swap with the Twins for J.J. Hardy, relegating Mike ... (more) Welcome back to Chicago, Mike Cameron!
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “You’re Probably Not Reading, Because You’re Playing Modern Warfare 2″ Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “You’re Probably Not Reading, Because You’re Playing ...
hirejimessian.com — Oh, good to see you nerds. I figured everyone on the planet, including Chad Ochocinco , is playing Modern Warfare 2. When he’s not Tweeting two hundred times a day. Thanks as always for the tips . How many times do you think Hef will get asked, “Do the Bunnies come with the ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “You’re Probably ...
Should Cubs Go After Dave Duncan?
Should Cubs Go After Dave Duncan?
bleachernation.com — Some folks believe Rudy Jaramillo is the best hitting coach in baseball, and he’s now a member of the Chicago Cubs’ coaching staff. Should they now go after the best pitching coach in baseball? Now that the Cubs have signed the supposed best hitting coach in baseball in Rudy ... (more) Should Cubs Go After Dave Duncan?
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “World Series That You Won’t Watch” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “World Series That You Won’t Watch” Edition
hirejimessian.com — It’s looking pretty inevitable that the Yankees are going to be the American League representative in this year’s World Series. That means it would be a Phillies-Yankees matchup. Could it be any more boring than that? We just saw Philly win the World Series, and I’m sick of ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “World Series That ...
From the Wire ... Scales Outrighted to Triple-A
From the Wire ... Scales Outrighted to Triple-A
chicagocubsonline.com — According to the Cubs.com transactions wire , the Cubs outrighted Bobby Scales to Triple-A Iowa on Friday ... with the move the Cubs' 40-man roster was reduced to 38 players . Scales made his big league debut in 2009 and played in 51 games. (more) From the Wire ... Scales Outrighted to Triple-A
TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2007
talkingchicagobaseball.com — The disaster of 2006 brought about a ton of changes to the Cubs starting with the hiring of Lou Piniella as manager. Lou came out of the broadcast booth to turn the Cubs into winners again, but he wasn't going to do so without the Cubs getting some more talent. That meant Jim Hendry had to ... (more) TCB All-Decade Project: Reviewing 2007
Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any New Big Names
Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any New Big Names
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs sported a very healthy $140 million(ish) payroll in 2009 - good enough to top the Senior Circuit (with the New York Mets having about the same payroll). And it was worth every penny, right? Fans no doubt expect that payroll will increase next year, and it is expected to do ... (more) Payroll May Increase Slightly, But Might Not Include Any ...
The Man Who Screams at Goats
The Man Who Screams at Goats
hirejimessian.com — Congratulations to Tom Ricketts for finally getting control of the Cubs . In honor of his new Cub ownership, I have prepared a trailer for the program I expect him to institute prior to the 2010 season. So, without further ado… Coming soon to a theater near you… Lou Piniella ... (more) The Man Who Screams at Goats
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Scarier Than Quade Watching You Sleep” Edition
Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Scarier Than Quade Watching You Sleep” Edition
hirejimessian.com — Happy Halloween, guys and ghouls. Ha ha ha! Seriously though, ghouls, do us all a favor and dress like sluts tomorrow. There’s nothing scarier than Mark McGwire’s pockmarks, so I assume you’ve had your fill of terror for this week. But I hope you all have a safe and happy ... (more) Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “Scarier Than ...
The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game
The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game
thecubreporter.com — Tom Ricketts and family will be introduced to Cubs fans everywhere in a press conference on Friday morning at 11am CST and probably a couple dozen TV and radio interviews. To help you get through the day, I suggest grabbing your favorite alcoholic beverage(bring a thermos if you're at work) ... (more) The Tom Ricketts Drinking Game
Better Management Resume: Lou Piniella or Captain Lou?
Better Management Resume: Lou Piniella or Captain Lou?
bugsandcranks.com — Professional wrestling personality/legend/icon Captain Lou Albano passed away from natural causes last week at the age 76. Yes, it’s possible for professional wrestlers to live well into their 70’s and pass from natural causes. Though ... (more) Better Management Resume: Lou Piniella or Captain Lou?
Cubs' New Owner: 'There Is No Curse'
npr.org — Curse? What curse? Tom Ricketts, who's taking over as chairman of baseball's Chicago Cubs now that his family has completed its $845 million purchase of the franchise, isn't one to subscribe to the many, many reasons that many, many Cubs fans think ... (more) Cubs' New Owner: 'There Is No Curse'
Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
chicagocubsonline.com — The Cubs' organizational meetings begin Tuesday in Mesa, Arizona and run through Friday with more than ninety members of the Cubs' organization converging on Fitch Park ... from scouts to minor league coaches and coordinators to Oneri Fleita to Jim Hendry to Lou Piniella and his coaching staff. ... (more) Let the Cubs Organizational Meetings Begin
The Chicago Cubs passed on Joe Girardi to hire Lou Piniella as manager; now Girardi might be on the verge of a World Series title - ESPN Chicago
The Chicago Cubs passed on Joe Girardi to hire Lou Piniella as manager; now Girardi might be on ...
sports.espn.go.com — Three years and three weeks ago, Joe Girardi interviewed for his dream job. He didn't get it. That job, of course, was manager of Chicago Cubs . He waited a year, did some TV, and then got another job. A pretty good one managing the New York Yankees ... (more) The Chicago Cubs passed on Joe Girardi to hire Lou ...
Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too Late!
Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too Late!
bleachernation.com — I hope you weren’t planning on taking your time in purchasing passes for the 2010 Cubs Convention. The remaining passes for the 2010 Cubs Convention sold out in 15 minutes on Wednesday morning, the Cubs announced. The Cubs distributed more than 10,000 passes, many of which were ... (more) Want to Go to the 2010 Cubs Convention? Act Fast! - Too ...