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The Muskbox Plays GM
hirejimessian.com - 10/12/2009
The Muskbox Plays GM
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At the Mathematical Elimination Party this Saturday, one of my friends told me she was rooting for the Cardinals to win the World Series. “Why the hell would you do that?” I asked. “Because you have to root for the NL Central when your team gets eliminated,” she ...
Did I Just Hear the Cubs Window Shut?
zonersports.com - 10/15/2009
Did I Just Hear the Cubs Window Shut?
— zonersports.com — I’m hearing all kinds of sounds lately. Windows slamming shut. Trucks backing up. People saying goodbye, some perhaps laced with invective. They are all emanating from the Cubs. Is there anything to feel good about for next year? I’m finding little. And I’m thinking that ... (more) Did I Just Hear the Cubs Window Shut?

Comments vote down The Zoner The Zoner posted 10/15/2009posted this
CHICAGO CUBS FILE CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION
bizofbaseball.com - 10/12/2009
CHICAGO CUBS FILE CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION
— bizofbaseball.com — THIS IS BREAKING NEWS... In a technical move designed to hasten the sale $845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake in Comcast SportsNet Chicago, the Chicago Cubs have, as expected, filed for Chapter 11 ... (more) CHICAGO CUBS FILE CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION

Comments vote down Maury Maury posted 10/12/2009posted this
Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach
bleachernation.com - 10/14/2009
Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach
— bleachernation.com — The first rumor about a possible hitting coach replacement involves Texas Rangers’ coach Rudy Jaramillo. The Chicago Cubs let their hitting coach, Von Joshua, return to AAA Iowa. Joshua, himself, was a midseason replacement for previous hitting coach Gerald Perry. Hitting coaches ... (more) Chicago Cubs Considering Next Hitting Coach

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