CCO Updates and From the Inbox

With Spring Training in full swing and the regular season less than a month away, this seemed like an appropriate time to do a little housecleaning.

There are several changes that have taken place with the CCO over the last five months and more additions on the horizon. Here's some news you can use concerning the CCO and information we have been asked to pass along to the Faithful....

CCO Site News

The CCO Radio

For those that missed the announcement last week, the CCO Radio is back...but with a twist. The one-hour podcast is now a talk show that readers can call into and listen to live, via Blog Talk Radio.

Our next show is Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00pm C.T. We think we have worked out several of the technical issues, mainly Brian's connection so the sound should be a lot better.

For those interested in listening to the first show, there is a player on the right side of the main page of the site.

If you have any topics you would like discussed feel free to email them to neil@chicagocubsonline.com before 9:00pm on Tuesday night.

Other CCO News

The CCO has added Twitter Feed to the site. If you want the latest headlines from the CCO, make sure to sign up with the CCO Twitter on the right side of the site toward the bottom of the main page.
Just a reminder that if you do not have an account and would like to either post your thoughts in our Community Blog or have your comments appear on the site without delay, sign-up for a CCO account. We do not email you anything, and pretty much leave you alone. All it takes is a valid email address and a little time.
The CCO will be contributing to a Cubs Prospects Poll run by the guys at Bleacher Nation and Cubs Brickyard. The first poll is due next week and will feature many of the other Cubs bloggers' on the net.
The CCO will be announcing a very cool partnership in the coming weeks...so stay tuned.

From the Inbox

The CCO receives email from time to time asking us to pass on info to our readers. So without further ado...

Wrigley Expansion is proposing their ideas on how to best utilize the land west of Wrigley Field. Here is a link to an artist rendering and their site: www.wrigleyexpansion.com
MoreHardball.blogspot.com is asking for votes on the 'hottest fans in MLB'. So if you have a chance and would like to vote: www.MoreHardball.blogspot.com
Fanzak.com is a network of sports bloggers that the CCO is linked to. For more opinions on every sports topic there is, check out: www.Fanzak.com
Emerging Pictures recently released WOOLIFE on DVD, a film about Ronnie "Woo-Woo" Wickers. For those interested: www.EmergingPictures.com

The CCO is working constantly on improvements to the site and we welcome feedback from our readers on changes and additions they would like to see made...or information you would like to pass onto the Faithful...you can reach the CCO by emailing neil@chicagocubsonline.com.

After setting readership records all winter, the CCO is off to its best start for the month of March....and we could not do it with out all of you. A big tip of the hat to all of the regular readers, and the casual ones as well.

Brian

Hey guys,

Thanks for your comments on the CCO Radio. Shaun and I really love doing it. And Joe, yes, PLEASE call in. The next show is Wednesday night and we really want to have callers. The show will be at 7:00 central time on Wednesday evening. The more callers the merrier. Neil produces the show and he will have information on what number to call and how it all works. We really look forward to your calls.

By the way, seeing Julio Zuleta in the WBC brings a smile to my face!

I look forward to all of the calls on Wednesday night. The CCO Radio is going to be a great thing and it will be because of all of you guys. So pick up the phone and call!!!

coutz

joe i fully agree with you about pudge, he is one of th egreatest catchers to play the game and would help tramendusly with the development of geo, even tho geo has enough talent to do it on his own, remember he got the call up bc of his own skills and potential not bc they thought he would be great with the help of blanco. but pudge would be a great fit, hed sign for cheap, and he plays the game with edge and compasion and want to win so he would fit right in, plus this signing would give us good depth in the minors for catching with hill and bako, in case geo or pudge gets injured of even for trade bait.

Joe S. (San Diego)

You know, I couldnt help but wonder as I watched Puerto Rico and Panama---about having Ivan Rodriguez on the Cubs as the back up to Soto. Fellow countrymen....the vet and potential Hall of Famer along with the youth and Rookie of the Year.

Maybe his arm isn't what it once was, but his defense isn't that bad....and he certainly showed tonight that he still has a bat...4 for 4 with 2 HR's 1 2B and 4 RBI and a walk.

We could keep Geo healthy and give him more days off during the dog days of summer without losing any offense with the likes of Bako or Hill. We could give Geo some of the interleague road games off from behind the plate and DH him instead while Pudge catches.

Seems like it would be a GREAT option and I'm sure Pudge would be a steal like some of these other late signing players would be....

Heck, I'd also take a flyer on Pedro Martinez if his price was right...he looked pretty sharp too.....

Matt Haggard

Didya see that stolen base, too? Pudge still has some passion too. I wonder if he's worth a flier too.

Joe S. (San Diego)

I just listened to it as well.... nice job! One idea that came to mind as I listened was that I think it would be cool to have some of the regular CCO contributors call in for a healthy part of the show each week and take part in the back and forth discussions. I know I'd love to do that, and would certainly love to hear people like Aaron, Jim K, and Matt share their opinions in that format as well....

Just my 2 cents......