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Edwin Jackson Down to Cubs and Rangers? And Other Cubs Notes and Rumors

December 19, 2012 By Neil 46 Comments

The Cubs are one of two teams left in the mix for right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson. According to reports from Jim Bowden and Jon Heyman, the Padres are no longer interested in signing Jackson after being seen as the front-runner to land his services. Bowden reported Tuesday night that Jackson is down to the Cubs [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Marmol, Darwin Barney, Domonic Brown, Edwin Jackson, Jed Hoyer, Pat Listach, Rick Porcello, Shaun Marcum, Theo Epstein

Darwin Barney is Golden … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

October 31, 2012 By Neil 60 Comments

Darwin Barney turned in a record setting season and was rewarded with a gold glove on Tuesday night. Darwin Barney beat out the Reds’ Brandon Phillips and Arizona’s Aaron Hill for the Rawlings Gold Glove. Barney became just the fourth second baseman in Cubs’ history to take home the award (Ryne Sandberg, 1983-1991; Glenn Beckert, [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Carlos Marmol, Dan Plesac, Darwin Barney, Derek Johnson, Eric Karros, Gary Matthews Sr., Glenn Beckert, Josh Johnson, Justin Germano, Keith Moreland, Ken Hubbs, Pat Listach, Placido Polanco, Ryne Sandberg, Theo Epstein, Todd Hollandsworth

Baseball Operations Staff Structures, Theo Epstein and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

October 24, 2012 By Neil 4 Comments

The Cubs announced several changes to the front office, scouting and field staff, plus a three-year contract extension for Assistant General Manager, Randy Bush. Dale Sveum finalized his coaching staff on Tuesday with the hiring of David Bell to replace Pat Listach as the team’s third base coach. The Cubs also removed the interim tag [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Albert Almora, Alex Lontayo, Alex Suarez, Andrew Bassett, Anthony Rizzo, Arodys Vizcaino, Brad Kullman, Brandon Hyde, Brooks Raley, Chris Clemons, Chris Rusin, Chris Volstad, Christian Villanueva, Dale Sveum, Dan Plesac, Dave Littlefield, David Bell, David DeJesus, David Macias, Denny Henderson, Ian Stewart, Jake Ciarrachi, James Rowson, James Russell, Jason Karegeannes, Javier Baez, Jeff Samardzija, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, JP Davis, Junior Lake, Keith Moreland, Len Kasper, Lucas McKnight, Mark Adair, Mark Kiefer, Pat Hughes, Pat Listach, Randy Bush, Shane Farrell, Shawn Camp, Starlin Castro, Steve Boros, Steve Hinton, Terry Kennedy, Theo Epstein, Tim Cossins, Todd Hollandsworth, Tony Campana

The Beginning of a Long Off-Season for the Cubs

October 7, 2012 By Neil 5 Comments

The off-season has begun for the Chicago Cubs. While the playoffs are underway and the focus throughout the game is on some set of games in late October, the Cubs remain focused on the future and building an organization with sustained success. Theo Epstein spent just under an hour with the media in the dungeon [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adam Greenberg, Alex Hinshaw, Alfonso Soriano, Anibal Sanchez, Arodys Vizcaino, Blake DeWitt, Blake Parker, Bob Brenly, Brett Jackson, Brooks Raley, Casey Coleman, Chris Bosio, Dale Sveum, Dave McKay, Edwin Jackson, Gerardo Concepcion, Ian Stewart, Jacob Brigham, Jake Peavy, James Rowson, Javier Baez, Jed Hoyer, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Lonnie Chisenhall, Luis Valbuena, Marcos Mateo, Mark Grace, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Pat Listach, Randy Bush, Randy Wells, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryne Sandberg, Shaun Marcum, Shiraz Rehman, Steve Stone, Theo Epstein, Zack Greinke

From the Wire … Cubs Dismiss Pat Listach

October 3, 2012 By Neil 3 Comments

The Cubs announced the first changes to Dale Sveum’s staff shortly after the Cubs closed the season with a walk-off win against the Astros. The Cubs decided to dismiss third base coach Pat Listach. Sveum said that Listach did nothing wrong and he would recommend him for another coaching job. The Cubs did not announce [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Dale Sveum, James Rowson, Pat Listach

Rambling While Reflecting on the Walk-offs

April 27, 2012 By Brian McCabe 35 Comments

The Cubs were down then Mather found some redemption, some ice and some shaving cream. Marmol blew it the next night, but was bailed out and the Cubs walked off again. Matty G and the Shark pitched well, Wrigley was having fun and the Cubs won a series against the defending World Champions. Hey, quite [...]

Filed Under: The CCO, Live from Wrigleyville Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, David DeJesus, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Pat Listach, Rafael Dolis, Randy Wells, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein

Intrasquad, Lead-Off Hitters, Bunt Tourney and Other Notes from Cubs Camp

March 3, 2012 By Neil 17 Comments

The Cubs first intrasquad game took place Friday afternoon at HoHoKam Park … and Rick Sutcliffe’s Blue Team beat Dale Sveum’s White Team 10-4. Matt Szczur stole the show. The speedy outfielder drove in six of his team’s ten runs with the big blast of the day. Szczur hit a grand slam off Travis Wood [...]

Filed Under: Cubs Spring Training News Reports Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alberto Cabrera, Alfonso Soriano, Alfredo Amazega, Andy Sonnanstine, Anthony Rizzo, Blake DeWitt, Blake Lalli, Bobby Scales, Brett Jackson, Bryan LaHair, Carlos Marmol, Casey Coleman, Chris Rusin, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Edgar Gonzalez, Geovany Soto, Ian Stewart, Jae-Hoon Ha, James Adduci, Jason Jaramillo, Jay Jackson, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Baker, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Mather, Jonathan Mota, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Kerry Wood, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matt Tolbert, Matthew Szczur, Micah Gibbs, Michael Brenly, Pat Listach, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo

A Look Back at the Cubs Off-Season as Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training

February 18, 2012 By Neil 38 Comments

Doesn’t it seem like a lot longer than just 144 days since Jed Hoyer’s San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2? Ryan Dempster took the loss on the final day of the 2011 season. Starlin Castro ran his hitting streak to 11 games in the loss and reached base for the 40th game in [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Adrian Cardenas, Alfonso Soriano, Andy Sonnanstine, Anthony Rizzo, Aramis Ramirez, Blake DeWitt, Brett Jackson, Brian Schlitter, Carlos Martinez, Carlos Pena, Carlos Zambrano, Casey Weathers, Chris Bosio, Chris Volstad, Dale Sveum, Dave McKay, Dave Sappelt, David DeJesus, Esmailin Caridad, Geovany Soto, Gerardo Concepcion, Greg Maddux, Ian Stewart, Jamie Quirk, Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer, Jeff Baker, Jeff Beliveau, Jeff Bianchi, Jeff Samardzija, Joe Bohringer, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Junior Lake, Justin Berg, Kerry Wood, Koyie Hill, Kyle Evans, Kyle Smit, Lendy Castillo, Lester Strode, Luis Montanez, Manny Corpas, Mark Riggins, Marwin Gonzalez, Matt Dorey, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Mike Quade, Pat Hughes, Pat Listach, Paul Maholm, Randy Bush, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rodrigo Lopez, Ron Santo, Ronald Torreyes, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Steve Clevenger, Theo Epstein, Tim Wilken, Tom Ricketts, Travis Wood, Tyler Colvin, Yasiel Balaguert, Zach Cates

Day Two of the 2012 Convention … Meet Cubs Baseball Management and the Coaches’ Den

January 15, 2012 By Neil 6 Comments

The Cubs’ new general manager was front and center in the second session of the day. Jed Hoyer picked up where Theo Epstein left off earlier. Hoyer spoke about the importance of building an organization in order to have a big league team that consistently plays in October. Randy Bush, the Cubs’ assistant GM, and [...]

Filed Under: Chicago Cubs Convention Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Brett Jackson, Chris Bosio, Dale Sveum, Darwin Barney, Dave McKay, David DeJesus, Ian Stewart, Jamie Quirk, Jed Hoyer, Jorge Soler, Lester Strode, Pat Listach, Randy Bush, Rudy Jaramillo, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Yoenis Cespedes

Are the Cubs In or Out on Fielder?

December 17, 2011 By Neil 89 Comments

The Cubs are interested in signing Prince Fielder. The Cubs do not have the money to sign Prince Fielder. The Cubs are the front-runner to sign Prince Fielder. The Cubs have not spoken to Prince Fielder. Industry consensus: Prince Fielder will sign with the Cubs. Dale Sveum: “We haven’t had any talks with Prince Fielder.” [...]