Game Twenty-Four: Cubs (12-11) vs. Marlins (14-10) Game Time – 1:20pm C.T. Ferguson Jenkins-Greg Maddux Retirement Ceremony – 12:30pm C.T. Coverage – TV: WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channel 188 Location – Wrigley Field, Chicago Carlos Zambrano (2-1, 4.64/1.48) vs. Ricky Nolasco (1-2, 6.92/1.69) Before the Cubs try to post their third [...]
Cubs to Retire Number 31
March 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to a report from Carrie Muskat, the Cubs will retire number 31 on May 3 in honor of Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins and future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. The official announcement is expected on Wednesday.
Session After Session….Day Two at the Cubs Convention
January 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Day two at the Cubs Convention can turn into information overload. The entire day is filled with one session after the other beginning at 9:00am. Saturday began with the extremely popular Meet Cubs Baseball Management with Jim Hendry, Randy Bush and Crane Kenney. Lou Piniella was absent from the session with the flu…the Cubs’ skipper [...]
A Beautiful Day for a Convention
January 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When Pat Hughes stepped to the microphone to kickoff the 24th Annual Cubs Convention he announced it was two below zero outside but hearing Mr. Hughes and his familiar voice meant one thing….the baseball season is right around the corner. The Hilton was filled to the brim, some even said it’s more crowded this year [...]
Not Quite a Field…but a Hotel of Dreams
January 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever had a drink with Bob Dernier? Have you ever had your picture taken with Andre Dawson? Have you ever seen Rick Sutcliffe apologize to Andre Dawson for throwing at his head before they were teammates? Have you ever asked Jason Marquis what number he was going to wear when everyone knew it [...]
A Little History for the Faithful
February 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The CCO Feedback column is back. Over the next couple of days we will run another article from one of the Faithful, but today is Jim Kneisley’s turn and I appreciate the time he took to share a few very cool stories…. When Neil says he’s a history buff and that I’ve lived long enough [...]
In the Single Digits
February 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Congratulations to the New York Football Giants and their fans, Super Bowl XLII Champions. While many basketball fans might disagree, all eyes will now turn to Major League Baseball and reporting dates for pitchers and catchers. Here is the latest from around the league, the new Under Armour commercial, a couple of rumors from Sunday [...]
Oh That Sweet Convention Smell
January 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Cubs Convention will kick off two weeks from today, and boy am I excited! This will be the third year in a row I attend the Convention and it is quite an experience. I wrote a similar column last year, but I could not avoid doing it again. More and more people read the [...]
Crazy Eights
December 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
With tomorrow being the first day of 2008, the mainstream media will undoubtedly begin reminding the Faithful, on seemingly a daily basis, why this year is significant to the Chicago Cubs. While many organizations celebrate such anniversaries, it is safe to say there probably will not be any references to the accomplishment from a century [...]
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