With the Cubs on the road for the next ten days and as they prepare to begin a three-game series in Atlanta, it seems like the right time to empty out the CCO Inbox and pass along information we have received over the last month.
So while Lou contemplates whether to stay with the hot hand of Reed Johnson and give Alfonso Soriano the night off…here is the latest from the inbox.
15th Annual Lou Gehrig Day at Wrigley Field
The 15th Annual Lou Gehrig Day at Wrigley Field is coming up on July 26 when the Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds. The fundraising event benefits the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
The event begins with a two-hour pre-game part emceed by Lin Brehmer from 93 WXRT. More information can be found at www.lesturnerals.org or by calling 847-679-3311
Is It Time for Josh Vitters?
Bleacher Report questions if it is time for Josh Vitters to play at Wrigley Field… Tab Braford does a good job and his article is worth a read.
Josh Vitters: When Will He Reach Wrigley Field
Cubs Movie: We Believe Director on The Interview Show
Mark Bazer hosts a live talk show at The Hideout located at 1354 W. Wabansia in Chicago on the first Friday of every month. This Friday (June 5) the director of the Cubs’ movie, “We Believe: Chicago and Its Cubs” will be his guest. The show is from 6:30pm – 8:00pm and the admission is $5.
An Addition to the Cubs Blogosphere
Phil Gialluisi has entered the vast Cubs Blogoshere with Baseball and the Chicago Cubs (www.Cubswin000.blogspot.com). You can click on the link or go to the CCO Community Blog to check out some of Phil’s work.
CCO Site News
The CCO Community Blog has been very active over the past month. Long-time readers of the site may forget about the new feature that was added last October. This is just a reminder to check it out from time to time. There are many different opinions and views of baseball and the Chicago National League Ballclub that might not be covered on the main page…
- Hittability
- I miss our old president John McDonough
- More Player the Cubs are Interested In…
- Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated on Jake Peavy
- How long will the Cubs stay in the Race?
- International Scouting
- Ownership Update
- Getting this roster winning for the road!!
Auto Refresh the CCO
Chris posted an excellent link on the Community Blog last week that might help with those looking for an auto refresh function for the CCO. I have looked into that on my end and my hosting company has told me I cannot add an auto refresh function to the site.
Chris posted the link to help with those that are looking for an auto refresh function during game discussions. Click here to add an auto refresh function to your computer.
CCO Radio Schedule for June
Here is the show schedule for June:
- Monday, June 8 from 7:00pm C.T. – 8:00pm C.T.
- Monday, June 15 from 7:00pm C.T. – 8:00pm C.T.
- Monday, June 22 from 7:00pm C.T. – 8:00pm C.T.
- Tuesday, June 30 from 7:00pm C.T. – 8:00pm C.T. while the Cubs battle the Bucs in Pittsburgh
You can call the show and talk Cubs with the CCO. The number is 347-237-4020…normal long distance charges apply. Or you can email topics and questions to neil@chicagocubsonline.com
Anyone looking to contact the CCO can drop us an email to neil@chicagocubsonline.com. It might take us a while, but we will respond.
Stay Classy Cubs Fans!

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