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Published 23 hours ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

They gave the Cubs' new owners a standing ovation when they were formally introduced to the other major-league owners at a dinner Wednesday night at the O'Hare Hilton.

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Cubs trade Heilman, add 2 years to Grabow's deal :

 

Published 23 hours ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs took two key steps in shaping their 2010 bullpen Thursday, even as they continue to work and wait on their bigger offseason tasks of trading Milton Bradley and acquiring another outfielder.

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Cubs finalize signing of Grabow

 

Published 23 hours ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs announced the signing of lefty reliever John Grabow to a two-year contract that sources say is worth $7.5 million, a deal that has been imminent for weeks.

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Cubs sign lefty reliever Grabow to two-year deal

 

Published 23 hours ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

John Grabow believed in his new team enough to ignore the free-agent market, and the Cubs believe in the fitness of Grabow’s left elbow enough to give the reliever a two-year, $7.5 million contract that was completed Friday.

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Cubs reach contract agreement with pitcher John Grabow

 

Published 47 hours ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs and relief pitcher John Grabow have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension that has been anticipated for weeks.

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Cubs announce 2010 Spring Training schedule

 

Published 47 hours ago at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Chicago Cubs announced their 35-game Spring Training schedule for the 2010 season. The club will play 15 home games at HoHoKam Park, 18 road games in Arizona (including a pair of games at Chase Field to close the exhibition schedule) and two ...

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Sosa: Lighten up folks, it's just facial cream

 

Published 9 days ago at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Relax, Sammy Sosa says. The dramatic lightening of his face is caused by a facial cream, not steroids, an infection nor skin-bleaching treatment.

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Cubs' offseason plans tied to Bradley trade

 

Published 9 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs' efforts to trade outfielder Milton Bradley picked up speed on the second day of the general managers meetings Tuesday at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport. The Cubs were to meet with four or five teams late Tuesday before the meetings ...

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THE DEAL HUNTERS

 

Published 11 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Is Milton Bradley still here?

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Sammy Sosa pictures reveal lighter face

 

Published 11 days ago by BY ELLIOTT HARRIS Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

We're not one to make light of a person’s skin color.

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Lilly optimistic after surgery on shoulder

 

Published 15 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs' effort to rebound from a disappointing 2009 season already took its first hit this week when their best pitcher from last season underwent arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder.

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Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly has shoulder surgery

 

Published 16 days ago at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly might not be ready in time to start next season after having shoulder surgery yesterday in Los Angeles.

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Ricketts next number? Making 101 years go away

 

Published 20 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Tom Ricketts has spent his life becoming an expert at handling big numbers, whether in the form of multi-million-dollar stocks and bonds trades or $845-million purchases of sports franchises.

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Ricketts says he'll lead off with repairs to Wrigley Field

 

Published 20 days ago by BY CHRIS DE LUCA cdeluca@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Now that Tom Ricketts has control of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, he has plans to make immediate upgrades to the ballpark that turns 100 years old in 2014. Enough upgrades, he hopes, that Major League Baseball will agree to hold the 2014 All-Star Game ...

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THE WON-WAY RICKETTS

 

Published 20 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Three years ago this month, in a prelude to a sale as it turned out, John McDonough took over as Cubs president and declared, ''It's time to win a World Series.''

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RICKETTS' GAME PLAN

 

Published 20 days ago by BY DAVID ROEDER Staff Reporter/droeder@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Thomas Ricketts spent $845 million for, among other assets, a baseball team that in a good year will record a profit of around $30 million.

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Their new toy still a business

 

Published 20 days ago by BY NEIL HAYES nhayes@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Laura Ricketts met a friend for lunch in Wrigleyville the same August day her family signed an agreement with Tribune Co. to purchase the Cubs. Her friend suggested they take a Wrigley Field tour to celebrate. They were sitting in the bleachers when ...

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Sun-Times' Q&A with Tom Ricketts

 

Published 21 days ago by SUN-TIMES STAFF REPORT at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Shortly before the sale of the Cubs was complete, new owner Tom Ricketts met at Wrigley Field with Sun-Times sports editor Stu Courtney, columnist Rick Telander, national baseball columnist Chris De Luca, Cubs beat reporter Gordon Wittenmyer and ...

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A bleacher bum just like you

 

Published 21 days ago by BY CHRIS DE LUCA Columnist at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Tom Ricketts and his family have been introduced as the ninth owners of the Cubs. Ricketts is a bona-fide Cubs fan, not a corporate entity hiding inside a neo-Gothic tower on Michigan Avenue. He likes to drink beer and sit in the bleachers. He knows ...

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Upgrades in the plan for Wrigley Field

 

Published 21 days ago by BY CHRIS DE LUCA Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Now that Tom Ricketts has control of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, he has plans to make immediate upgrades to the ballpark that turns 100 years old in 2014. Enough upgrades, he hopes, that Major League Baseball will agree to hold the 2014 All-Star Game ...

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Red Sox provide Cubs a blueprint

 

Published 21 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Before the clinching game of the 2004 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry looked at team president Larry Lucchino and said, ``If this were to happen, is there anything bigger to happen in New England since ...

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Ricketts met wife in bleachers

 

Published 21 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Apparently not every urban myth is a myth.

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Path to promised land?

 

Published 21 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Before the clinching game of the 2004 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Boston Red Sox owner John Henry looked at team president Larry Lucchino and said, ''If this were to happen, is there anything bigger to happen in New England since ...

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<span style="font-size:11px;display:block;margin-bottom:2px;" class="redtext">A SPECIAL REPORT </span>Ricketts' vow: 'We're going to win the World Series'

 

Published 21 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Ricketts family re-introduced themselves to Chicago today with a curse-defiant news conference that included vows of making the Cubs a perennial playoff team and World Series champion.

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Money ball: How the deal was made

 

Published 21 days ago by BY DAVID ROEDER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Thomas Ricketts spent $845 million for, among other assets, a baseball team that in a good year will record a profit of around $30 million.

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Business as usual for the Cubs

 

Published 23 days ago by BY CHRIS DE LUCA cdeluca@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

At 11 a.m. Friday, Tom Ricketts and his family will be introduced as the ninth owners of the Cubs. Ricketts is a bona-fide fan, not a corporate entity hiding inside a neo-Gothic tower on Michigan Avenue. He likes to drink beer and sit in the ...

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Cubs sale final: Ricketts family take ownership

 

Published 24 days ago by BY DAVID ROEDER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Chicago Cubs have a new owner. The Ricketts family officially assumed control of the team today upon the closing of its $845 million deal with Tribune Co.

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<span class=redtext><b id=red>Deluca: </b></span> Meet the new boss

 

Published 24 days ago at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

At 11 a.m. Friday, Tom Ricketts and his family will be introduced as the ninth owners of the Cubs. Ricketts is a bona-fide Cubs fan, not a corporate entity hiding inside a neo-Gothic tower on Michigan Avenue. He likes to drink beer and sit in the ...

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Cubs look safe at home

 

Published 24 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Don't start pricing timeshares in Southwest Florida for Cubs spring training trips yet.

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Wrigley neighbors: Clark project too tall

 

Published 28 days ago by BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter/fspielman@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Lake View community groups are lining up against a plan to construct a hotel, retail and residential complex across from Wrigley Field featuring a building so tall they fear it would set a precedent and destroy the residential character of their ...

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Cubs land a heavy hitter in Jaramillo

 

Published 29 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

No hitting coach ever has been credited with leading a team to the World Series. And not even Rudy Jaramillo's best groups of hitters have taken him there.

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<span style="font-size:11px;display:block;margin-bottom:2px;" class="redtext">AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB </span>Cubs should set sights on best pitching coach ever

 

Published 29 days ago by BY MARK POTASH | Commentary at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Now that the Cubs have signed the supposed best hitting coach in baseball in Rudy Jarmillo, maybe they can start thinking really big and go after a coach who can make an even bigger difference: Cardinals pitching guru Dave Duncan.

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Cubs should try for Duncan

 

Published 29 days ago by BY MARK POTASH | Commentary at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Now that the Cubs have signed the supposed best hitting coach in baseball in Rudy Jarmillo, maybe they can start thinking really big and go after a coach who can make an even bigger difference: Cardinals pitching guru Dave Duncan.

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Cubs sign hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo

 

Published 30 days ago by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Cubs got their marquee hitting coach. The team agreed to terms on a three-year contract with former Texas Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo and plans to announce the signing today.

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Cubs zeroing in on hit guru Jaramillo

 

Published 10/20/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

One of the Cubs who could have used Rudy Jaramillo most in 2009 said he's looking forward to celebrating the team's hiring of the former Texas Rangers hitting coach.

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Cubs zeroing in on hit guru Jaramillo

 

Published 10/19/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

One of the Cubs who could have used Rudy Jaramillo most in 2009 said he’s looking forward to celebrating the team’s hiring of the former Texas Rangers hitting coach. ‘‘That’s going to be good news,’’ said Alfonso Soriano, who averaged 32 home runs and ...

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Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Cubs to Ricketts family

 

Published 10/13/2009 by ASSOCIATED PRESS at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

WILMINGTON, Del. — The sale of the Chicago Cubs moved closer Tuesday as a bankruptcy judge said the team can go to the family of billionaire Tom Ricketts in a $845 million deal.

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Bankruptcy filing for Cubs will help in sale

 

Published 10/13/2009 at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Chicago Cubs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, a step that will allow Tribune Co. to sell the baseball team in an $845 million deal.

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Ex-Cub Eckersley on postseason gaffes: 'It stays with you'

 

Published 10/13/2009 by BY KYLE KOSTER kkoster@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

In Dennis Eckersley's illustrious Hall of Fame career, there were plenty of highlights.

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Chicago Cubs file for Ch. 11 to speed team's sale

 

Published 10/12/2009 by ASSOCIATED PRESS at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

The Chicago Cubs baseball team is seeking Chapter 11 protection, a step that will allow its corporate parent to hand the team to new owners. The team filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday. The move was anticipated as the Tribune Co. looks to ...

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If I were Jim Hendry ...

 

Published 10/9/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Cubs manager Lou Piniella calls 2010 ''an important year for this organization.'' He talks about re-establishing the contender status that peaked -- so far -- with a 97-victory season in 2008 as the team builds on a streak of three consecutive ...

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Three takes on the Cubs

 

Published 10/9/2009 at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

What-if MVP

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Cubs sale finally gets MLB's OK

 

Published 10/7/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

It's hard to call the timing positive after a ridiculously drawn-out, three-season process.

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MLB owners unanimously OK sale of Cubs to Ricketts family

 

Published 10/6/2009 by ASSOCIATED PRESS at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Major League baseball owners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale of the Chicago Cubs from the bankrupt Tribune Co. to the family of online brokerage billionaire and longtime fan Joe Ricketts.

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Bradley at top of Hendry's list

 

Published 10/6/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Hey, Chicago Cubs, you've just finished short of first place for the 113th time in franchise history! Where are you going next?

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Lou pledges his best

 

Published 10/5/2009 by BY TONI GINNETTI tginnetti@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Some thought Cubs manager Lou Piniella wouldn't make it through the season once the team's high hopes began to slip away. Some thought he would pen his own ending by declining to return in 2010 for the final year of his contract.

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CUBS IN BRIEF: Von, goodbye: Joshua fired

 

Published 10/5/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Another hitting coach took the fall for the Cubs' poor run production when Von Joshua was fired Sunday from the position he accepted June 14 after Gerald Perry was fired.

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Arizona beats Cubs in finale of miserable year

 

Published 10/4/2009 by ASSOCIATED PRESS at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams. Davis pitched eight strong innings and Chris Young homered Sunday. leading the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory.

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Cubs fire hitting coach Von Joshua

 

Published 10/4/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER Staff Reporter at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Another hitting coach took the fall for the Cubs’ poor run production when Von Joshua was fired Sunday from the position he took June 14 after Gerald Perry was fired.

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POISON IVY, INDEED

 

Published 10/4/2009 by BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com at Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs ::

Milton Bradley's gone, and the Cubs only can hope he'll be forgotten by next spring.

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