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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

The High Cost of Matt Garza … and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors

January 4, 2012 By Neil 87 Comments

The Cubs finally announced the one-year contract with Reed Johnson on Tuesday. The agreement between the Cubs and Johnson surfaced on December 21 and Johnson spoke about re-signing with the Cubs during an interview on MLB Network Radio/XM Radio shortly after the agreement was leaked. Johnson made $900,000 last year and will be paid $1.15 [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Andrew Cashner, Anthony Rizzo, Brett Jackson, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Pena, Carlos Silva, Carlos Zambrano, Casey Coleman, Chris Carpenter, Coco Crisp, Darwin Barney, Edwin Jackson, Ernie Banks, Geovany Soto, James Russell, Jed Hoyer, Joe Saunders, Jorge Soler, Josh Vitters, Kerry Wood, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Matthew Szczur, Paul Maholm, Prince Fielder, Randy Wells, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Theo Epstein, Tony Campana, Travis Wood, Trey McNutt, Welington Castillo, Yoenis Cespedes

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

The Sandberg Factor

February 21, 2011 By Tom U. 66 Comments

The opening of Spring Training ends a very emotional off-season for Cubs fans. We lost a legend, and a hero returned. There was a controversial trade, and free agent signings kept us buzzing. And, as always, there is the promise of youth. However, one decision stands out as a possible sentinel moment concerning the team’s [...]

Filed Under: Notes from the Soap Box Tagged With: Andrew Cashner, Aramis Ramirez, Augie Ojeda, Brad Snyder, Carlos Pena, Casey Coleman, Darwin Barney, Dennis Eckersley, Greg Maddux, Jamie Moyer, Jeff Baker, Jeff Pico, Jeff Samardzija, Jim Hendry, Koyie Hill, Les Lancaster, Marcos Mateo, Matt Garza, Mike Quade, Reed Johnson, Rick Sutcliffe, Ryne Sandberg, Scott Maine, Scott Sanderson, Steve Trout, Todd Wellemeyer, Welington Castillo

Rambling About the Boys of Spring

February 18, 2011 By Brian McCabe 26 Comments

Hey there, everybody … it’s Friday and it is time to ramble. Ramble like crazy. Spill my thoughts, go nuts, get excited, say dumb things, regurgitate funny jokes, basically just attempt to entertain you with all insights and thoughts on the Cubs! We all know I have plenty to say when it is quiet, and [...]

Filed Under: The CCO, Live from Wrigleyville Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Pena, Carlos Zambrano, Geovany Soto, Jeff Baker, Keith Moreland, Mark DeRosa, Marlon Byrd, Pat Hughes, Rick Sutcliffe, Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin

Updating the Search for Pat Hughes’ New Partner

January 6, 2011 By Neil 6 Comments

The Cubs and WGN were hoping to hire Pat Hughes’ new radio partner around the time of the Cubs Convention, which begins next week. But it appears the search may drag on a little bit longer. WGN Radio has not released their broadcast schedule for the Cubs Spring Training games … the Cubs and A’s [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Dan Plesac, Dave Otto, Gary Matthews, Keith Moreland, Mark Grace, Pat Hughes, Rick Sutcliffe

The Final Cubs Weekend Update of Twenty-Ten

December 26, 2010 By Neil 10 Comments

With Christmas in the rearview mirror and only six days remaining in the year, does Jim Hendry have anything in the works that would allow Twenty-Ten to end on a positive note? If Jim Hendry keeps to his New Year tradition, it could be an interesting week on the North Side. The Cubs GM has [...]

Filed Under: If The Ivy Could Talk - Cubs Rumors Tagged With: Alfonso Soriano, Brandon Webb, Carlos Zambrano, Gary Matthews, Geovany Soto, Kerry Wood, Mark DeRosa, Mark Grace, Marlon Byrd, Matt Garza, Mike Quade, Pat Hughes, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin

Cubs and WGN Begin Search for Pat Hughes’ New Partner

December 23, 2010 By Neil 53 Comments

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 [...]

Filed Under: News and Transactions Tagged With: Crane Kenney, Dan Plesac, Dave Otto, Doug Glanville, Eric Karros, Gary Matthews, Keith Moreland, Mark Grace, Mitch Williams, Pat Hughes, Rick Sutcliffe, Ron Santo, Todd Hollandsworth

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