On a Saturday afternoon with Bob Costas calling the game for NBC, Ryne Sandberg cemented himself in the storied history of the Chicago Cubs with one of the greatest games in franchise history. That unbelievable afternoon has since been nicknamed ‘The Sandberg Game’ and for many reasons June 23, 1984 will be forever etched in the memory of generations of Cubs fans. Ryne Sandberg went on to win the NL MVP that season and the Cubs made it to the post-season for the first time since 1945. A new … [Read more...]
The Unofficial Opening Day … It’s Time for the Cubs Convention
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 the honor of introducing the Cubs past, present and future during the Opening Ceremonies but this convention will be a little bit different than previous years. Theo Epstein, Jed … [Read more...]
2012 Cubs Convention Schedule and Attendees
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, the entire front office including Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod will be in attendance. The Ricketts family will hold their question and answer session on Saturday … [Read more...]
The 2012 Cubs Convention is Just Around the Corner
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 Grand Ballroom on Saturday morning and will be followed by 'Meet Cubs Baseball Management' featuring Jed Hoyer, Randy Bush and Dale Sveum. The Cubs new coaching staff will be on hand as well as … [Read more...]
A Cubs Trivia Christmas
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? Do you know who the primary third baseman was in the famed Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance infield? Or which player hit the first grand slam in the franchise's history? How about the … [Read more...]
From the Wire … Sveum Retains Rudy Jaramillo
Dale Sveum's coaching staff is beginning to take shape. According to a report from the Sun-Times, Dale Sveum has decided to keep Rudy Jaramillo for the final year of the three-year, $2.42 million contract he signed with the Cubs in October of 2009. Jaramillo said he was happy to be back with the Cubs and on Sveum's staff. As for the rest of his coaching staff, Dale Sveum informed Ivan DeJesus and Bobby Dernier that they will not be back next season. … [Read more...]
The Cubs Hire a New Manager … It’s Sveum Time
The 52nd manager of the Chicago Cubs will be introduced at a 9:00am CT press conference on Friday at Wrigley Field. Dale Sveum has agreed to a three-year contract with a fourth year option to skipper the Cubs through a rebuilding process led by Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer. In a matter of weeks, the entire image of the Chicago Cubs has changed. The Cubs have gone from what appeared to be a good ole boys network that tried every possible band-aid they could think of in order to hopefully hoist … [Read more...]
Cubs Clean Slate … Let the Managerial Search Begin
The search for the next manager of the Chicago Cubs has already begun and according to the Tribune, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer will interview a handful of candidates. The Cubs are "looking for someone with whom and around whom we can build a foundation for sustained success." The Cubs next manager "must have leadership and communication skills; he must place an emphasis on preparation and accountability; he must establish high standard and a winning culture; he must have integrity and an open … [Read more...]
With Theo Close, Could Sandberg Be Next?
With Tom Ricketts closing in on hiring Theo Epstein to run his baseball team, could Ryne Sandberg soon return to the organization? According to a report from the Sun-Times, the Cubs want to renew ties with Ryne Sandberg. According to the Sun-Times, "sources close to the Cubs, along with those close to Sandberg, have said in recent weeks that they expect a reconciliation this off-season." The Cubs and Sandberg have not discussed the situation of late but all of that is expected to change once … [Read more...]
Day Five of Camp ‘Q’ … Position Players, the Three Amigos and Other Cubs Notes
Friday was reporting day for the Cubs position players. Alfonso Soriano, Kosuke Fukudome and Luis Montanez made their way to Fitch Park ... but two thirds of the 'Three Amigos' did not report. Mike Quade referred to Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano and Starlin Castro as the 'Three Amigos' on Friday before the trio was scheduled to report to camp. Soriano showed up after the pitchers and catchers got their work in but as of Friday night, Ramirez and Castro had not reported. Mike Quade did not … [Read more...]