“Hello again, everybody.” Those three words, while probably not as often said as, “I’ll have another,” were always on the tip of Harry Caray’s tongue. A week after what would have been the amazing broadcaster’s 99th birthday, I wanted to lead this edition of Ramblings with a shout-out to the man that made me fall [...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Giants – 03/02/13
Spring Training Game Eight: Cubs (4-3) vs. Giants (SS) (2-2) Game Time – 2:05pm CST Coverage – TV: None – Radio: 720 WGN Location – Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale Carlos Villanueva (0-0, 27.00/4.50) vs. Tim Lincecum (0-0, 20.25/3.00) The Cubs make the short trip from Mesa to Scottsdale this afternoon to take on the Giants. Jeff [...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Dodgers – 02/27/13
Spring Training Game Five: Cubs (3-1) vs. Dodgers (1-1-2) Game Time – 2:05pm CST Coverage – TV: None – Radio: Cubs.com, XM Radio Channel 186/844 Location – HoHoKam Park, Mesa Brooks Raley (0-0, -.–/-.–) vs. Aaron Harang (0-0, -.–/-.–) The Cubs face the Dodgers for the second time in five spring games this afternoon. The [...]
Day Seven of Cubs Camp: First Full Squad Workout Straight Ahead for the Cubs
As the last few position players made their way to camp on Saturday ahead of the first full squad workout on Sunday, Dale Sveum announced Travis Wood will start the Cubs Cactus League opener against an Angels split squad team in Tempe on Saturday. Jeff Samardzija will start the home opener against the Giants in [...]
Day Two of Cubs Camp: Spring Training is Officially Underway
Before getting into the updates from Mesa, the Michael Bourn to the Cubs rumors will finally cease to exist. Bourn agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract with the Indians on Monday night that includes a vesting option for a fifth year that could max the deal out at five years and $60 million. The [...]
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