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Catching Up on a Slow Cubs News Day

December 11, 2012 By Neil 30 Comments

Monday was relatively quiet day for the Cubs as the baseball world focused on mega-deals the Dodgers closed over the weekend and the huge trade between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays. The Cubs have irons in the fire but lost another one of their targets when Jason Grilli re-signed with the Pirates. [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Billy Williams, Carlos Marmol, Cubs Convention, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, David DeJesus, Dioner Navarro, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Hector Rondon, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Kyuji Fujikawa, Luis Valbuena, Matt Garza, Nate Schierholtz, Scott Baker, Scott Feldman, Shawn Camp, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein

A Helping of Cubs Trivia

November 22, 2012 By Neil 17 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from the CCO! Today is the day we give thanks for all of things in our lives while spending time with family and friends. But just in case you are looking for your daily ‘Cubs fix’, here is another look inside the Cubstory book. So if you are wondering who are the only [...]

Filed Under: Cubstory Tagged With: Billy Herman, Billy Williams, Cap Anson, Charlie Grimm, Don Cardwell, Don Kessinger, Eric Young, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Frank Chance, Glenn Beckert, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Hack Wilson, Hank Sauer, Harry Steinfeldt, Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Lee Smith, Phil Cavarretta, Rogers Hornsby, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa, Stan Hack

The Unofficial Opening Day … It’s Time for the Cubs Convention

January 13, 2012 By Neil 57 Comments

Harry Caray referred to it as the “unofficial opening day”, some refer to it as the “kick-off to spring training”, call it what you want but the bottom line is baseball is just around the corner. The 27th Annual Cubs Convention officially begins this afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. Pat Hughes will once again have [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andre Dawson, Anthony Rizzo, Bill Buckner, Bill Madlock, Billy Williams, Blake DeWitt, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Crane Kenney, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Dwight Smith, Eric Young, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Harry Caray, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Fassero, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Jon Lieber, Jose Cardenal, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Mike Bielecki, Milt Pappas, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Monday, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Scott Sanderson, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Shiraz Rehman, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Steve Trout, Theo Epstein, Tim Stoddard, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Vance Law, Welington Castillo

2012 Cubs Convention Schedule and Attendees

January 9, 2012 By Neil 8 Comments

The schedule for the 27th Annual Cubs Convention was released Sunday night and Monday morning. The three-day event begins Friday afternoon at the Hilton Chicago. The Cubs’ new front office will be in attendance and the Saturday morning session with Theo Epstein figures to have the biggest crowd of the weekend. Cubs past and present, [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andre Dawson, Anthony Rizzo, Bill Buckner, Bill Madlock, Billy Williams, Blake DeWitt, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Crane Kenney, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Dwight Smith, Eric Young, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Ian Stewart, James Russell, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Fassero, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Jon Lieber, Jose Cardenal, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Mike Bielecki, Milt Pappas, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Monday, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Scott Sanderson, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Shiraz Rehman, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Steve Trout, Theo Epstein, Tim Stoddard, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Vance Law, Welington Castillo

The 2012 Cubs Convention is Just Around the Corner

January 5, 2012 By Neil 6 Comments

The 27th Annual Cubs Convention kicks off next Friday at the Chicago Hilton and some of the details were released on Thursday. This year’s convention will feature a lot of new faces … both in terms of the front office, the coaching staff and the players. Theo Epstein will host his own session in the [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Andrew Cashner, Billy Williams, Bob Brenly, Bobby Dernier, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Chris Bosio, Chris Carpenter, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, Danny Lockhart, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, Dave Otto, David DeJesus, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Glenn Beckert, Ian Stewart, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Kerry Wood, Laura Ricketts, Lee Smith, Len Kasper, Lester Strode, Marlon Byrd, Matthew Szczur, Michael Brenly, Oneri Fleita, Pat Hughes, Pete Ricketts, Randy Bush, Randy Hundley, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Shawon Dunston, Shawon Dunston Jr, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Tim Wilken, Todd Hollandsworth, Todd Ricketts, Todd Walker, Tom Ricketts, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Welington Castillo

A Cubs Trivia Christmas

December 25, 2011 By Neil 49 Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone at the CCO! For those looking for their baseball fix after opening what the jolly old elf brought down your chimney, here is another look inside the Cubstory book. Did you ever wonder when the Cubs played their first game? Or who holds the franchise record for the longest hitting streak? [...]

Filed Under: Cubstory Tagged With: Albert Spalding, Bill Dahlen, Bobby Dernier, Charlie Root, Ed Reulbach, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Frank Chance, Gabby Hartnett, Greg Maddux, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Hack Wilson, Hank Sauer, Harry Steinfeldt, Hippo Vaughn, Jody Davis, Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Lee Smith, Mark Grace, Randy Hundley, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, Stan Hack, Steve Trachsel

Cubs Convention Day Two: The Owners, the Management and Remembering Ronnie

January 16, 2011 By Neil 35 Comments

Day two of the 26th Annual Cubs Convention was filled with information and fond memories of Ron Santo. The Ricketts Family Forum led off the day and Jim Hendry, Mike Quade and Randy Bush answered question after question on the current team as well as the plans for the future. Tom Ricketts announced the team [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Billy Williams, Carlos Pena, Carlos Zambrano, Casey Coleman, Darwin Barney, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Geovany Soto, Greg Maddux, Jim Hendry, Josh Vitters, Kerry Wood, Koyie Hill, Larry Rothschild, Len Kasper, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Pat Hughes, Randy Hundley, Ron Santo, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Ryne Sandberg, Tom Ricketts

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas from the CCO!

December 25, 2010 By Neil 47 Comments

Merry Christmas from everyone here at the CCO! In between opening all of the presents the jolly old elf brought down your chimney and celebrating the Christmas Holiday, here is another look inside the Cubstory book. Did you ever wonder when the Wrigley marquee was painted red? Or the number Ron Santo wore when he [...]

Filed Under: Cubstory Tagged With: Andre Dawson, Bill Madlock, Billy Herman, Billy Williams, Buck O'Neil, Cap Anson, Doug Dascenzo, Eric Young, Ferguson Jenkins, Fred Pfeffer, Gabby Hartnett, Kerry Wood, Kevin Foster, Leo Durocher, Ned Williamson, Phil Cavarretta, Ron Santo, Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa, So Taguchi, Tom Burns, Wrigley Field West

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Padres – 09/27/10

September 27, 2010 By Neil Leave a Comment

Game One Hundred Fifty-Six: Cubs (70-85) vs. Padres (87-68) Game Time – 9:05pm CDT Coverage – WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 188 Location – PETCO Park, San Diego Carlos Zambrano (9-6, 3.56/1.50) vs. Tim Stauffer (5-4, 1.95/1.11) Only seven games remain for the Cubs in Twenty-Ten … Q’s crew begins their [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Zambrano, Charlie Root, Dave Otto, Ferguson Jenkins, Marlon Byrd, Mike Quade, Pat Hughes, Ron Santo

Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Astros – 09/07/10

September 7, 2010 By Neil Leave a Comment

Game One Hundred Thirty-Nine: Cubs (60-78) vs. Astros (64-73) Game Time – 7:05pm CDT Coverage – Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 186 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Carlos Silva (10-5, 3.92/1.24) vs. Nelson Figueroa (2-1, 2.36/1.14) Updated 3:05pm CDT – Carlos Silva activated from 15-day DL Updated 3:06pm CDT – According [...]

Filed Under: Talkin' Cubs Live Tagged With: Aramis Ramirez, Billy Williams, Bobby Scales, Brad Snyder, Carlos Silva, Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Glenn Beckert, Jeff Samardzija, Jeff Stevens, John Grabow, Justin Berg, Mike Quade, Ron Santo, Sam Fuld, Starlin Castro

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RT @TommyBirch: Josh Vitters is back in the #IowaCubs lineup for the first time in three games. He's manning third base and hitting sixth. about 21 mins ago
#Cubs : From the Wire ... Cubs Claim RHP Eduardo Sanchez Off Waivers from St. Louis http://t.co/CgnrdIwy0U #MLB about 1 hour ago
RT @CarrieMuskat: #Cubs claim RHP Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from #Cardinals. He will report to Iowa about 1 hour ago
RT @Cubs: #Cubs lineup @Pirates 5/21: Borbon CF, Castro SS, Rizzo 1B, Soriano LF, Hairston RF, Castillo C, Ransom 3B, Barney 2B, Garza P about 2 hours ago
@MindofStan Raley started game 1, pitched 3 innings. Loux is slated to start game 2 about 2 hours ago
RT @TommyBirch Esmailin Caridad on to pitch for the #IowaCubs. Raley headed to the locker room. Will have more in a bit. #Cubs #PCL about 2 hours ago
RT @TommyBirch Brooks Raley's day is done. Tosses two quick innings. Josh Vitters coming on to pinch-hit. #IowaCubs #Cubs #PCL about 2 hours ago
RT @JonathanMayoB3 @seanmanaea scratched from start because of same hip issue that has plagued him this spring. Possibly will pitch on Sat about 2 hours ago
RT @IowaCubs Gm1 vs. @LasVegas51s Watkins 2B, Bogusevic RF, Jackson LF, Sappelt CF, Nelson 1B, Stewart 3B, Murphy SS, Boscan C, Raley LHP. about 3 hours ago
RT @BaseballAmerica: RT @jimcallisba: Sean Manaea was late scratch for MVC tourney start at 9 a.m. Could pitch later in tourney. #mlbdraft about 5 hours ago
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RT @TheCCO #Cubs: From the Wire ... Cubs Claim RHP Eduardo Sanchez Off Waivers from St. Louis http://t.co/erwkw7H8ID #MLB about 1 hour ago
UPDATE @BrooksRaley today's Game 1 starter 3-3 4.91 ERA He went 3IP with no ER and 3K for a Save in his last outing @RandyWehofer #teamkap about 3 hours ago
@RandyWehofer Thanks Randy! about 3 hours ago
Today's @IowaCubs Game 1 starter @BarretLoux 2-2 8.22 ERA He went 3.1IP with 7ER and 2K in his last start. @RandyWehofer #teamkap about 3 hours ago
Tanned, rested, and ready! #TWTU Tuesdays w/TomU tonite 7CDT http://t.co/jdLN0s5WxO . @IowaCubs. @smokiesbaseball. @daytonacubs. @KCCougars about 9 hours ago
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