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Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day
Rambling with Five Months to go until Opening Day
As Harry used to say, hello again everybody. For a multitude of reasons, I have been away from the CCO for almost three months. I apologize for missing the last few CCO Radio installments of the season and for not being around to share my witty, intelligent and groundbreaking thoughts with you. ...
Crystal Ballin'
Crystal Ballin'
thecubreporter.com — I would expect the following to happen over the next few weeks: 1. NO LATER THAN THE... 4TH BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF WORLD SERIES : Clubs must decide whether to add any of their Rule 55 minor league free-agents to the 40-man roster. Probably the only Cubs candidate is RF ... (more) Crystal Ballin'
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
chicagocubsonline.com — The Cubs' organizational meetings are in full swing in Mesa. Tom Ricketts reportedly addressed his baseball staff... for the first time and will meet with Mesa officials on Wednesday to discuss possible sites for the Cubs new facilities. A majority of the news ( and rumors ) around the Cubs is ... (more) A Little News ... and A Few Cubs' Rumors
Cubs to Make an Offer to Mark DeRosa?
Cubs to Make an Offer to Mark DeRosa?
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs will be looking for a few pieces this offseason, but a utility player is... not expected to be one of them. So what is this quote all about? DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least. STLtoday.com . With Jeff Baker, Jake ... (more) Cubs to Make an Offer to Mark DeRosa?
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