The Cubs and WGN Radio have begun the search to find a color analyst. According to a report from the Chicago Tribune, the search is still in the preliminary phase and Dave Eanet (WGN 720 Sports Director) indicated it could take up to three weeks to find a new partner for Pat Hughes. Hughes will [...]
Weekend Update … Thinking of the Future while Celebrating a Cubs Legend
December 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As the entire Cubs organization and the Faithful spent Saturday celebrating and reflecting on the life of Ron Santo, the future of the Chicago Cubs was the other topic of discussion as the team prepares for the Winter Meetings. Crane Kenney spent a little time on ESPN 1000 Saturday morning and revealed that Jim Hendry [...]
A Creative Off-Season Ahead for Hendry?
November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As the baseball world converged on the Happiest Place on Earth, the rumor mill picked up a little steam Monday as Jim Hendry prepared for the GM Meetings. In recent years, Hendry has laid the groundwork on free agent signings and trades during this week. According to a report from Bruce Levine, Jim Hendry “will [...]
The Mike Quade Era Officially Begins
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The announcement many were expecting finally came on Tuesday when the interim tag was removed from Mike Quade’s title. Mike Quade agreed to a two-year deal, with an option for 2013, to remain the 51st manager in the history of the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. Quade was formally introduced in a press conference [...]
The Cubs Documentary … We Believe
April 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“We Believe” the documentary film about the Chicago Cubs that premiered last summer will be released on DVD on Tuesday, April 13. Whether or not you are a Cubs fan, and chances are, if you are reading this, you are a Cubs’ fan. But, nonetheless, go buy the movie. Making a documentary about the Cubs [...]
On the Air: Jim Hendry
February 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After meeting with the media on Tuesday, Jim Hendry spent time at the end of the week on the radio. Thursday it was Waddle and Silvy (ESPN 1000), Friday morning Mully and Hanley (The Score) and Friday night, Hendry finished up with Sports Central (WGN Radio). The three interviews on Hendry’s radio tour were very [...]
Peripheral Moves on the Horizon for the Cubs
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Official releases should be flying out of the offices at 1060 West Addison on Wednesday. Not only are the Cubs expected to announce deals with Xavier Nady and Chad Tracy, there is a press conference scheduled for 11:30am CST on Wednesday morning in Arizona. At that time, the Cubs are expected to make the official [...]
Cubs Convention Day Two: Lou Piniella, Crane Kenney and the Afternoon Sessions
January 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The afternoon sessions on Saturday have been a little more relaxed in recent years … but not at the 25th Cubs Convention. After Lou Piniella and his coaching staff fielded more questions and revealed a couple of interesting tidbits, Crane Kenney and the Cubs Business Management dealt with a variety of topics …
Three Teams Interested in Milton Bradley?
December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On the same day Ron Santo said Milton Bradley would definitely not be back with the Cubs in 2010, the Mariners and Rangers re-entered the rumor mill as possible destinations for Milton Bradley. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, “at least three teams remain interested in Cubs’ outfielder Milton Bradley.” [...]
The Ricketts Family is the Owner of the Chicago Cubs
October 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Friday was a big day for the Chicago Cubs … The Ricketts Family is now in charge. The Ricketts Family met the Chicago Media and fan base for the first time as owners of the Chicago Cubs on Friday morning. Mr. Ricketts began the press conference by saying, “After three long years, we are very [...]
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